https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-01-07.pdf 1bcfd02e70c9df990bc565a467d7e456 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Pub) ic Library 121 F u-5 S. Church Street HASTINGS, Ml 49oje Hastings, HI. 49058 ...a lo calpaper oftoday! ... PAID ■ OSTAQt \ HASTINGS PV"T.»V .» Published u se by y J-Ad Graphics, rap cs,nc. Inc. \21 S .J^5jl n. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 HASTINGS, Ml 4 . P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 23 — Tuesday, January 7, 1992 Millage joins school bond proposal in Feb. 22 election by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Maple Valley voters next month will have an opportuni­ ty to decide on a bond issue for expansion and im­ provements at three of the district’s present locations and on a request for additional operational millage for the proposed new facilities. The dual proposal- ballot was approved by the Board of Education at a special Dec. 30 meeting. The board adopted a resolution setting Saturday, Feb. 22, as the date of the special school election and ap­ pointed the necessary election inspectors to handle the balloting. The bonding proposal will ask voters for permission to borrow up to $10.45 million and issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds to add a new middle school wing to the present junior-senior high school building and to make improvements there, as well -aS "Tit Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools. The plan also calls for con­ structing a new all-weather track and developing and im­ proving school sites. But the board agreed last week that the proposed new 11 Any district that updates their facilities (to this extent) takes on the same burden. We need , 5 to bite the bullet and do it. — Dr. Ozzie Parks facilities would require addi­ tional revenues for operation and decided to ask voters to approve a four-mill increase over its current 29.01 opera­ tional millage rate. “Any district that updates their facilities (to this extent) takes on the same burden,” noted Dr. Ozzie Parks, Maple principal is added at the middle school, that figure would be increased by approximately $50,000 per year, said Parks. “If we vote to build a firstclass school, we’re going to need the money to operate it,” noted Board President Harold Stewart. He agreed See Vote set. Page 2 Members of a campaign committee met last week to plan support of the up­ coming school bond and millage issues facing Maple Valley voters in February: (from left) Bonnie Leep; Kathy Mace, chairwomann; Dr. Ozzie Parks, superinten­ dent; Sharlot Sours and Tom Taylor. Missing from photo are Jill Booher, Sue Butler, Sue Dunham, Donna Garvey and Hildred Peabody. Valley superintendent. “We need to bite the bullet and do it.” Parks presented the board with projected figures totaling $283,182 for increased annual costs of maintenance and utilities for the expansion that proposes to increase square footage by 44 percent. A pro­ jected increase in staffing and instructional materials with three additional teaching staff members at the middle school was set it $106,000. If a new School Board vetoes 'substitute caller plan by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Principals in the Maple Valley School District will continue to handle the daily task of lining up substitutes for absent staff members. A proposal to hire an in­ dividual specifically to do that job was defeated in a 4-1 vote at a special Dec. 30 school board meeting. The idea to employ so­ meone to relieve ad­ ministrators of “a very time consuming and stressful task” initially was presented to the board earlier last month by Fuller-Kellogg Principal Nan­ cy Potter. She proposed hiring a per- son to work at home to field calls from faculty members reporting in sick and to ar­ range for substitutes by phone. Proposed weekly compensation was $56.40, based on two hours per day for a five-day week in a 36-week school year. The school district was to provide an answering machine to be placed in the individual’s home. Potter said last month that on many days princials have spent in excess of two hours attempting to find subs for teachers who have called in sick or have other excused absences. She said she has made as many as 22 phone calls in an attempt to find one sub and has been unsuccessful in the attempt. But Board President Harold Stewart suggested last Mon­ day that other needs at Maple Valley have greater priority. “I can’t see how hiring so­ meone to call for the prin­ cipals is going to help educate any child in this district, district,” said Stewart. “They’ve been doing it for 20 years and they can continue until contract time.” Stewart said the issue is a “contractual matter” that should be discussed during negotiations. The present contract and the board policy list the duty of sub-calling as part of the job description for prin- cipals, saying that they are “responsible fcr arranging for substitutes. “Building principals are still responsible for arranging it,” argued Board Vice Presi­ dent John Krolik, who cast the lone vote in support of the measure, “but now they (would) have a staff person under them to actually make the calls.” Jeannie Putnam, new,principal at Maplewood, told the board. “We have other issues where our time could be better used.” Maplewood custodian Stan Graham asked the board if See Substitute, Page 2 M.V. earns praise in U of M evaluation by Susan Hinckley Christmas snow arrives late in the 'Valley' Children were most delighted with the storm for it provided material forr an entertaining Sunday. These cousins, children of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Clements, all of Nashville, fashioned this snowman complete with carrot nose at the Cook home at 111 Lentz St. (Clockwise, from right) Jennifer and Elizabeth Clements, Jeff Cook, Craig Clements, Andrew, Amanda and Christy Cook. More on page 2 Staff Writers Teachers are experienced and caring, students exhibit excellent behavior to set a positive instructional tone, and the school program is designed to accommodate a wide range of individual needs. These are just a few of the commendations heaped on Maple Valley High School by consultant Theresa A. Davis in a report on her recent ac­ creditation evaluation for the University of Michigan. Davis visited the local school Nov. 26; the results of her observations were reviewed by school board members at a meeting last week. “Many good things were said about the school,” com­ mented Dr. Ozzie Parks, Maple Valley superintendent. Davis cited the agri-science program as “exceptional,” noting the equipment, land, etc., available to the program. She also observed that the music and art programs “are excellent and have outstan­ ding student participation.-” The computer applications program “is well planned and the equipment is well used,” reported the consultant. Davis labeled as “impressive” the variety and quality of vocational educational programs available to local students, especially through Eaton County Intermediate School District and Lansing Community College. “The strong athletic pro­ gram provides a real source of pride for students,” observed Davis. She also was impressed by the “positive words of encouragement painted on the walls in the high school hallways, and said “The ex­ cellent graphics on the walls in classrooms, the gym­ nasium, and other areas add a pleasant atmosphere.” Davis observed that student honors are showcased throughout the building, and she commended Maple Valley’s “academic letter” program that annually recognizes students’ academic achievements with letters and pins in a program patterned after traditional athletic awards. In her report, Davis noted that the school’s dropopt rate is 2.7 percent, ana approx­ imately 80 percent of the graduates continue their education beyond high school. She attributes the low dropout rate to Maple Valley’s in­ school suspension program. Davis also offered specific comments on student out- See Evaluation, page5 In This Issue... • Dr. Hogan to open practice in Nashville • Michigan winter weather delights exchange student • Response low to holiday tree recycling • Artists show Grinch at local Post Off ide �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 Vote set Feb. 22 for millage on school bond proposal, both issues should appear on the Feb. 22 ballot. After considerable discus­ sion about how much operational millage increase is needed, the board agreed to ask voters for four mills for three years. “Let’s be honest, let’s be fair, and say it’s going to cost us four mills,” commented Stewart. Four mills equals $4 on each $1,000 of state equalized valuation of property. While the bond issue is not stated in millage figures, it would translate into approximately 7.5 mills, or $7.50 per $1,000 SEV. The total package for expansion and new operation would add about 11..5 miillks, th.elowest of 25 districts stri in In­ or $11.50 per $1,000 SEV, to gham, Eaton and? CMhton the tax levy. counties, according to a'WhanMarilyn Hosey, an audience ciall report by Charlotte member, questioned the board schools presented at the about what would happen if meeting. Among those in only one^of the ballot issues Eaton County, operational were approved, which could millage figures, for the result in expanded facilities 1991-92 school year show with no operating revenue to Bellevue at 33.47; Olivet, support them or approval of 35.00; Potterville, 37.00; an operational millage for a Eaton Rapids,, 37.47; non-existent expansion. Charlotte, 37.50; and Grand She asked if the two ballot Ledge, 40.50. proposals could be linked, but The proposed expansion Parks said, “We can’t lock and improvement of Maple them that tightly.” Valley’s present facilities was In considering the proposed initiated last year by the operational millage hike, the Building and Site Committee, board reviewed current rates one of 12 branches of a Long at other area schools. ’sA ist Range Planning Committee 29.01 mills. Maple Valley s is composed composed of of school school and and com- munity representatives who made detailed studies of the current status of various aspects of school operation and compiled ideas for change. Among their recom­ mendations was the addition of a middle school and the elimination of overcrowding at the elementaries. “This is something the school system needs,” com- mented Stewart. “Without Chairwoman Kathy Mace (approval of) these resolu- said the group is taking tions, Maple Valley is as high “positive” steps to promote as it can go. We cannot grow passage of the bonding and any more.” millage issues in February. After adjournment of the Serving with Mace on the school board session, a committee are Bonnie Leep, citizens’ campaign committee Sharlot Sours, Tom ayor took over the table to conduct Jill Booher, Sue Butler, Sue its third meeting to plan sup­ Dunham, Donna Garvey port for the proposed school Hildred Peabody and Dr.’ expansion plan. Parks. Snow arrives late in the valley, £ £ IIp** from front I*; Substitute call pla n,from front page they had checked to see how often one substitute might have been called the same morning by different Maple Valley principals, seeking replacements in theirr own buildings — a problem that would be eliminated with a central caller. Putnam said this happens frequently. She also told the board that she believes hiring a central caller would help in the education of students because it would allow prin­ cipals more time for good decision-making. “What the (principal’s) job lacks most is time for thinking (matters) through thoroughly so we make good decisions,” said Putnam. “We have to be ahead of the issues, not following up on issues.” Potter had presented the board with a report of 12 other area schools that have shifted the sub-calling task from their principals through various ar­ rangements, ranging from hir­ ing a part-time phone person to using a professional message service. Look at the (operational) millage of schools they gave us for comparison,” com­ mented Stewart. He said all have more than Maple Valley’s current 29.01 mills. To bring the matter to a vote, Stewart then moved that Maple Valley hire a substitute caller to be paid $56.40 per week for the balance of the school year but said he would vote “no” on the motion. Trustees Lynn Mengyan, David Tuckey and Rebecca, Eaton joined in the negative vote. Trustees Bonnie Leep and Ted Spoelstra were absent. In other business Monday, the board: — Adopted a resolution for a bonding proposition for schooll expansion and improvements and another for additional operational millage, with both proposals to appear on the ballot in a special election set for Feb. 22. (See related story in this issue.) — Approved hiring Nancy Brown as an aide to teacher Janis Gaubatz in a special education class at Maplewood School. Brown has been unpaid volunteer in the school system for at least 12 years, said Putnam, who with Gaubatz recommended Brown after interviewing five applicants for the post. A*1 kalki IkW owoke’fourr’doys'larer’to aXX'sXwHhat aXX's Pihee Rs The T scenic icveenricm bbeauty ilelpaountyd oof ffroththe me season s ev?d=„. Pie River millpond from Nash^^rTh .1 Map.,e.Valle>' «re">unify meosured close to four Inches ThOra "P' f*s w to* insurance O hib Home Auto., Farm, Busines W ILL Iran 726-0580 art Inrty, Itrty *(l felk® (toidl Antes Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mar l$I| Hastings Mutual streets snow-covered anddulhy by ™ldday's’’' V'^TK hris,mos le residential in Nashville was typical Z V . day Sunday. This is scene on o Maple Street The storm come on the heats of severe, days aI unseosonob.y m Ml to Hubs X totoj Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass 930 30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School 10 a.m. Church Service 11 a.m REV. BOB KERSTEN SMuonrndayW Socrshh ooipl 10 aam£ Morn. Worship p.......... „ . Evening Service ...... 6 p.m > Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 pm PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road ?und®* School ..... ?und® .. 10 a.m. *» S;,v'.cenSm wid W°rshl|> W°rshl|>....... .... «:■« Wednesday Night: Bible Study... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR assembly of GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship..........11 1 a.m Evening Worshi Worship... ...6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.. Meeting....... 7 p m REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship .... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... n a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service..... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.. 10:00 a m Worship... 11:00 amAfter School Special ...... Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle NASHVILLE BAPTIST'CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ... 9:45a.m. A.M. Service ... 171 a m P.M. Service ... . 77 nm Wed. Service ..*. 7 d m PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ...9:45 am Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 1 1 a.m Worship.......... 7 p.m Worship Wednesday Evening Worship ....................7 p.m REV- ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODISTCHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .... 1: 00- .m. Sun. School .... 1 Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p. m . PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL ROnt4275aX<lE:aLsattlAn lMass East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of y mon,h at 6:30 p. pm 7m (616) 765-3094 (afterr 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worshi Worship ..11 am Church School ...... 11 am’ Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK maple grove BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m A.M. Servic e.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: ?a32 am. ...Bible School 10:30 a,.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday Ml* �The Maple Valley News, Nashville Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 3 Fire destroys Maple Grove Township landmark by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Memories of early schooldays went up in smoke along with a family’s home Sunday afternoon when fire destroyed the old Norton schoolhouse on Assyria Road (M-66) south of Nashville. Matt and Jenny Milboum and their teen-age daughter were not at home when fire broke out in the 106-year-old red brick building that had been converted into a residence several years ago. A neighbor, Ben Hasman, spotted smoke coming from the roof of the Milboum place shortly after 1:30 p.m. and notified the Nashville Fire Department. Arriving firefighters found the structure fully involved, and remained on the scene for about 316 hours. They were assisted in bringing the blaze under control by a tanker from the Hastings Fire Department. Earl Wilson, assistant Nashville Fire Chief, said the building is a total loss. An estimated amount of loss was not immediately available, but he said the dwelling was in­ sured for a “fair” amount. The Norton school, located on the southeast comer of the intersection of Assyria and Cloverdale Roads, was built in 1886 to replace an earlier frame schoolhouse there. The school took its name from an adjacent early landowner. The facility was used as a school until the early 1960s when the rural district con­ solidated with the Nashville school system, now part of the Maple Valley school district. In its conversion to a residence, the exterior of the Norton school had been left largely untouched. A sketch made in 1981 of the historic building, with its belfry, original fanlight and tall arch­ ed windows intact, was featured in a 1982 Yesteryear in Maple Valley calender pro­ duced by J-Ad Graphics Inc. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Hot dog/bun, tater rounds, applesauce, cookie. Thursday, Jan. 9 Chili, crackers, carrots, fruit mix, butter sandwich. Friday, Jan. 10 Pizza, com, pear, cookie. Monday, Jan. 13 Tomato soup, crackers, pickle spears, peach, meat ,sandwich. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Turkey gravy, biscuit, peas, pear. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 8 ♦Tacos, lettuce/cheese, com, fruit juice. Thursday, Jan. 9 ♦Hot Dogs, Tuna and Noodle, peas, apple, roll and butter, salad bam. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters 5 i BINGO 5i - MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. J ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g iinmiiiiiirtiiiiiimmiiii The music group “The Liv­ ing Truth” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St. Living Truth is composed of Russ and Dee Dee Tibbits served with each Salads sold daily. meal. Friday, Jan. 10 ♦Pizza, corn, pears. Monday, Jan. 13 ♦Salad, *Chili/crackers, pickles, peach crisp, peanut butter sandwich, cookie. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Salad, *Ravioli, *Fish wich/bun, mixed vegetables, fruit, com bread, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 8 Chicken nuggets, w/dip, peas, bread and butter sand­ wich, fruit. Thursday, Jan. 9 Beef ravolli, green beans, bread and butter sandwich, pears. Friday, Jan. 10 Pizza, com, pickles, fruit. Monday, Jan. 13 Vegetable soup, w/crackers, pickles, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Hot dog w/bun. french fries, peas, peaches. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 3. FAMILY HAIR CARE at Village Hair Port MEN'S-WOMEN'S CHILDREN'S 470 E. Main Vermontville Call for Appointment 726-0257 The old Norton school, a well-known landmark six miles south of Nashville, was gutted by a Sunday afternoon fire, leaving a family of three homeless. The 1886 structure had been converted to a residence a number of years after it closed as a school in the 1960s. ‘The Living Truth' to perform Jan. 18 School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu of Hastings. The schoolhouse also was featured in a production series of watercolor paintings of historic regional sites in a late 1970s project sponsored by Security National Bank of Battle Creek. In its interior renovation as a home, the schoolhouse re­ tained the cloak room inside the front entryway and a por­ tion of the old blackboard on the west wall. The main floor quarters were arranged in an open floor plan reminiscent of the building’s original role. An open stairway was install­ ed to reach a bedroom loft ad­ ded above. As of late Sunday, the origin of the fire was undetermined. Said Wilson, “We may never know the cause.” and Tammie Kosters from Caro, Mich., who play 18 in­ struments, both antique and contemporary. These include hammered and Appalachian dulcimers, recorders, zither, ukelin, psaltry, marxaphone, steel drum, melodica, flute, soprano saxophone, guitar, and keyboards. They have traveled throughout much of the United States presenting their diversified musicall program in combination with testimony of their relationship with Jesus Christ. A free-will offering will be taken for their ministry. The public is invited. Latest contributions to Lakeview cemetery The latest contributions to a new program to benefit Nasvhille’s Lakeview Cemetery came recently from Dale M. Cluckey in memory of Donna Cluckey and Bryon A. Cluckey, and from Don and Jeanette Joseph. A memorial fund was established last August to help the financially strapped cemetery continue to be an at­ tractive asset to the communi­ ty. Contributions will be used for upkeep and beautification of the cemetery which now operates on an annual budget of about $10,000, received primarily from sale of lots, in­ terments and installation of foundations. Donations to Lakeview Cemetery may be sent to Larry Decker, secretary­ treasurer of the Cemetery Board, at 636 East St., Nashville, 49073, or checks or money orders made payable to the cemetery may be left at Village Hall, 206 N. Main St. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors to the fund and those named in gifts will be listed periodically in the Maple Valley News. Acknowledgements of memorial donations will be Jr. Livestock group to meet One of he first meetings of the new year for 4-H members is the Jr. Livestock Associa­ tion meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Kardel Hall at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. Business for the evening will include setting the beef weigh-in date and educational program updates. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. sent to the family designated by the donor, ifname and ad­ dress are supplied. Now You Can Do Your Banking 24 Hours, Monday Through Sunday With an Eaton Federal SPIRIT Card and our automatic teller machines, you can make deposits, withdrawals and transfer funds any time you choose. Bank when it’s more convenient for you . . . after work or later in the evening after you have had time to relax. You can even combine a trip to the bank with a trip to the grocery store or use your SPIRIT Card at all MAGIC-LINE and CIRRUS locations Put an end to all those late afternoon rushes to the bank and open your SPIRIT Account today! Eaton Federal Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOram LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past 4 Near miss on Nashville's Main Street was news in '27 by Susan Hinckley What could have been a tragic auto accident on Nashville’s Main Street was narrowly averted 65 years ago this week. A warning to alert other motorists to the potential danger of sudden stops on icy streets was one of the stories carried in The Nashville News Jan. 6, 1927: A warning An accident occurred on our street Tuesday morning that might very easily have turned out rather seriously. This incident forcibly impressses us that we are all more or less careless as we drive through the streets, and stopping without giving pro­ per signals. A car driven by Mrs. Van Pendill stopped in front of the post office to let some school children out. Closely follow­ ing Mrs. Pendill’s car was a truck driven by a young man by the name of Wolfe. When Wolfe saw the car stop and the children getting out on the right side of the car, he realiz­ ed that it would be impossible for him to turn to the right and pass without hitting some of the children. He did the next best thing, to avoid colliding with the Pendill car, and shot the truck to the left, at the same time putting on the brakes. It so happened that Wes Noyes, Walter Ayers and Dell Cazier were holding a men’s “Aid Society” meeting in the immediate vicinity, and on ac­ count of the ice on the pave­ ment the truck refused to stop and kept skidding until it went up on the sidewalk and nearly to the billboards on the south side of the post office. Walt and Dell saw what was going to happen and made good their escape, but Wes was caught unawares and knocked to the sidewalk with the result of being badly shaken up and his left arm quite badly sprained. This accident, with no serious harm done, never­ theless should be a warning to others to use every precaution when driving through the streets, especially while the pavement is covered with ice. Star Theatre closed this week A force of three men com­ menced operations Monday morning at the Star Theatre and are busily engaged in building a new fire-proof (projection) booth of the latest type. The owners, Mr. Face & Sons, apparently are deter­ mined to give their many patrons the best to be had in moving pictures, and are in­ stalling two new machines of the latest models. The Faces, since coming to Nashville, have left no stone unturned. When these latest improvements have been completed, the theater and its equipment will have been completely changed since their ownership, with many improvements and new addi­ tions to the building itself. We are informed that the theater again will open its doors Saturday evening. The people of Nashville and vicinity may justly be proud of this up-to-the-minute picture house. The pictures the managers bring to us are always of the highest grade. Nashville fire truck gets midnight call A small fire at the Chester Smith residence a mile west of town, was responsible for an alarm sent in to the Nashville Fire Department last Wednes­ day night. The truck was headed for the scene as soon as the driver could be aroused, but Mr. Smith had been putting in some good licks with his own equipment and had the fire ex- tinquished before the truck arrived. The blaze was caused by sparks from the chimney ig­ niting wood shingles on the roof, and it is very fortunate that the fire was discovered before it had gained much headway. The loss, which is covered by insurance in the Barry & Eaton, was light, the only damge being a small hole burned in the roof and some saturated walls in the rooms below the blaze. Nashville post office nears second class According to Postmaster Surine, who has just com­ pleted his report of the year’s business, the Nashville office has experienced good growth during 1926 and is rapidly ap­ proaching the second class mark. The increase in postal receipts has been consistent for a number of years, the figures for 1926 being $7,352.90, as compared with $6,867.79 for 1925 and $6,567.13 for 1924. At this rate, two years should see the local post office topping the $8,000 mark, which would put it on the second class list. The year’s report shows a total of 808 registered letters and 2,685 insured parcels, while 8,375 money orders were issued and 1,604 orders paid. Basing an estimate on the official count made during the month of July, it is probable that over 400,000 pieces of mail were handled on the four routes from the Nashville of­ fice during the year. Local News — Mrs. Glenn Shupp returned last Thursday from the hospital in Ann Arbor, where she had an operation for appendicitis and is con­ valescing nicely at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Young people of the community enjoyed attending New Year's Eve Watch ties, such as this 1914 roller skating event at Nashville's opera house. Skaters are riXdOW|l T }} +LewisAHyde +LewisAHyde'' Hu9h Hu9h Hecker, Hecker, Virgil Virgil Laurent,(second Laurent,(second row) Mary w l cc Remington Remington, emngon, Aura Munroe, Zaida Keyes, Zella Frank Burdette MeadehpetreM K ?hn.:er' ,Slayton w°'t (third row) Effie Edmonds, Bernice Be M / m . 0 D®maray' Ed Kane< Beulah Mead, (fourth row) Henry fH-T°undS'i H‘nckJey'1berta Martin- Ruth Lake, Lake Wilda Gorthau, naan indeuunidem nntiid fieemd 1i k 'k y 6 Cortnght. (f,fth row) Clyde Green, Vern Hecker, two girls, (sixth row) Marian Everett, Glady Harper, John Mead. Nashville's Evangelical Church was host for a "winter picnic" in its new base­ ment rooms for children of the Sabbath School. The 1886 church was raised in 1926 to add a basement to house facilities including a kitchen, lavatories and fur­ nace room. An entry tower (center) and wing (out of sight at left) were added in 1903. Seen here about 1930, the structure now is part of Nashville Baptist Church. Eugene Barnum. — Word has been received here that George Austin is in a hospital in Florida, where he went last fall with his family, expecting to spend a pleasant winter. But the climate does not seem to agree at all with Mr. Austin, and he is suffer­ ing severely with rheumatism. — Frank Curtis received word from Mrs. Curtis, who with her son is visiting relatives in Canada, that the son had burned himself quite seriously by tipping over a cup of hot tea. Mrs. Curtis will be obliged to extend her visit for a few days longer so that the little fellow can ride with comfort. — C. W. Smith, who has been taking treatment of a specialist in Grand Rapids during the past fall and winter, is much improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are spending a few days in the village before returning to their home in the Southland. They expect to leave for Florida Sunday evening. — Christmas day brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Marshall two very unusual, yet very welcome, gifts. One of the presents was a fine fruit cake from friends living in Arizona. The other gift was a box of candy and nuts from New Mexico. The candy was made from the sap of cactus. — Mrs. Mary Cool, mother of Charlie Cool, who spends the summer months in Nashville, was very nearly overcome by gas fumes at the home of her son, Harry, in Grand Rapids. The fiimes seemed to leak from the gas stove. Mrs. Cool revived and is doing nicely, but it was con­ sidered a close call. — A movement is well under way for the forming of a Nashville Business Men’s club. A meeting was held Thursday evening and everyone present seemed to be in favor of the proposition, so several committees were ap­ pointed, another meeting ar­ ranged for next week, and it is probabb that the organization will be effected at that time. — Much credit is due Mrs. Bessie Feighner, superinten­ dent of the Evangelical Sab­ bath School, for the winter picnic given the children and a few guests, numbering about 60 in all, in the basement of the church last Wednesday evening. The forenoon was spent in playing games, supervised by Miss Theressa Douse, which were followed by a delicious potluck dinner served at noon, the last course of which was ice cream, donated by Mr. Chris Marshall. — About 25 of the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Meyers met at the Meyers residence on South Main Street Saturday for a potluck dinner. They ar­ rived from Chicago, Lyons, Battle Creek and other places in Michigan. — Miss Eva Garlinger, who is teaching at McMillan, spent the holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Garlinger, return­ ing to her school work Satur­ day morning. — Homer Gribbin returned to his school work at Madison, Wise., Sunday, after having spent the holiday with his mother, Mrs. Anna Gribbin. — (Vermontville) We are expecting an early spring as the country has turned “Green” out this way. (Barryville) The efficiency contest of the young people’s class of the Barryville Sunday School terminated in a skating party and weiner roast New Year’s evening. Late in the evening the young folks repaired to the home of Miss Helen Willitts, a member off the class, where a jolly good time was had until the leader of the losing side wished the entire class a Happy New Year. — (North Maple Grove) Only about half of the attendance at school this week, the rest being confined to their home with whooping cough. — (Lakeview) The V. I. S. class members were entertain­ ed at a (New Year’s Eve) watch party at Lyle Fisher’s Friday evening. All reported a fine time. — (North Nashville) Miss Madeline Garlinger returned to Battle Creek Business Col­ lege and Miss Leia Palmer to Kalamazoo Normal after spending their holiday vacations at home. Miss Palmer entertained five of her friends New Year’s eve with a mar­ shmallow roast. — (Barnes District) Mr. and Mrs. Perry Arnold and family spent Sunday afternoon with Seth Graham, listening to their new radio. — (Morgan) J. W. Shaffer, accompanied by Arthur Webb, took Howard Shaffer back to his work at Plainwell Monday, spending the day there with Howard. — (Gregg’s Crossing) Nearly every family in this neighborhood has been enter­ taining some form of influenza. — (Northwest Kalamo) Lynn Mix spent the weekend with Theo Kennedy north of town, and attended a skating party New Year’s evening. — The members of the class of 1926, with Mrs. Ireland as chaperone, held a reunion at the home of Ber­ nice Wenger on the evening of Dec. 29. Only six of the class were absent, making a nice majority present. The evening was spent in talking over old times with classmates, com­ paring notes as to how thepast year had been spent, playing various games, listening to music, and enjoying a potluck supper. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it is hoped to have a 100 percent attendance at the next meeting, which will be held some time during the coming summer. — (West Vermontville) The Scipio Birthday Club held its annual oyster dinner at the Gleaner Hall in Vermontville Saturday. A good time was reported. — (Southwest Maple Grove) Miss Edith McIntyre has returned to Kalamazoo Normal after spending her vacation at home and in Battle Creek. Misses Velma Ostroth and Fern Cole again have taken up their school duties at Hastings High, and Miss Louise Kidder at Nashville. — Saturday, Jan. 1, 1927, being the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Or­ son C. Sheldon, a company of their friends surprised them. A fine dinner was served. The afternoon was spent with music, readings, and telling reminiscences. The bride and groom were the recipients of some beautiful gifts, also of greetings and telegrams con­ gratulating them from relatives from a distance who were unable to be present. — In renewing his subscription for another year, James A. Stanton says of his mother, Mrs. P. S. Stanton, “Mother, now in her 83rd year, still enjoys The News which she has read since itss first issue (in 1873) and although she has been removed from Nashville life these past 35 years she looks ahead each week for the arrival of your interesting paper.” This is surely a good record for Mrs. Stanton, and may this new year of 1927 be pro­ sperous and happy for her. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 5 Evaluation earns praise r comes, environment for change and staff development. She cited no violations at Maple Valley and listed only a few recommendations for im­ provement, all dealing with physical aspects of the building. “The general appearance and maintenance of this school need to be improved,” suggested Davis. “Needed repairs such as heater vent cover,?, have not been made as promptly as desired. The main hallways should be swept more frequently during the school day and are also in dire need of scrubbing.” Davis spotted “pockets of loose dust and dirt’ ’ in comers and along baseboard areas. She also said windows through the building are in need of cleaning, as are doors and some wall surfaces. “These conditions work against the efforts of the prin­ cipal and staff to develop an overall espirit de corps,” wrote Davis. “In view of this concern, it is recommended that the work schedules and priorities of the existing custodial staff be reviewed and possibly made more effective.” Davis also suggested that mats to collect dust and soil from shoes be placed in front of all entrance doors. “The media center,” noted Davis, “is small for a school of this size. Storage space and conference rooms are non­ existent. It is recommended that carpet be added along with automated circulation Engagements from front page- and a security system.” In summary, she commend­ ed the Board of Education, ad­ ministration, staff and com­ munity for their commitment to provide excellent educa­ tional opportunities to the young people of the community. “Efforts to furnish a broad academic program, vocational education opportunities, and various extra-curricular ac­ tivities, give a strong indica­ tion that striving for ex­ cellence in education has become a tradition at Maple Valley High School,” con­ cluded Davis. Maple Valley High School was commended for many facets of operation in a re­ cent evaluation by an accreditation consultant for the University of Michigan. In her visit, Theresa Davis observed a "strong indication that striving for excellence in education has become a tradition at MVHS." Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Donna Green * Mickey Shilton to wed Mr. and Mrs. Robert Swift of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green of Woodland announce the engagement of their daughter, Donna Louise Green to Mickey C. Shilton of Nashville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shilton of Nashville. Donna will be a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School and will attend Davenport College in the fall. Mickey is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley and is cur­ rently employed at Felpausch. Future wedding plans are being arranged. No wedding date has yet been set. Sb^<«ilthn* tJIafJc^ln6L**^ b^<«ltn* tJaJ^n 6*** ^«n ta^6*** ta^6** •ta’S •ta S' mu£ Mih iiteta * Mik^ ‘* * ’Br*^ ** ^a **R BnM)r TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 • Freshman, J.V. & Varsity Basketball, Home, Middleville, 4:30 p.m. VALUABLE COUPON y $_) Lee’s tv Service S1O00 Towards Any T.v. Repair WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Away 7th Grade, Saranac • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Home 8th Grade, Saranac WITH PRESENTING THIS COUPON EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 1992 458 S. Main St., Vermontville THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 • J.V. & Varsity Volleyball, Away, 4:45 p.m. • Freshman Volleyball, Home, Delton Kellogg, 6:00 p.m. • Wrestling, Away, Lansing Christian, 6:00 p.m. Phone 517-726-1379 OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 • Freshman, J.V., Varsity Basketball, Home, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. • Dance after game • • • • SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 • Wrestling, Away, Union City Invit., 8:00 a.m. MONDAY, JANUARY 13 • Jr, Hi. Basketball, Home, 7th Grade, Woodland, 4:30 p.m. • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Away 8th Grade, Woodland, 4:30 p.m. • Wrestling, Away, Plainwell, 5:30 p.m. • EXAM WEEK Balloons Fresh Flowers Plants Arrangements Contact us for wedding consultations ’sasss •-■ee insajgj *** l’ W W Ew tp iHh i is IwiMpaiaii: I k w mtt iH It It litwr. SB it® SIM nd - |fa W ion £>ffialj®taiif at'i GtatMutavi aj uss cpd it -lintaiM k ik $ ta lamed •> M*® M jfe Sumi i® f Id(f ffUBtUita^ ®11® d fti^ ikr id to -t i Ik aia^stw» fca BiUP U®1*1, it -Saturday.!®-1’1’" w n*»5 »k S»»5 Ik5® Af^ r a jiti tf i rf' .. 'ix Maple Valley 'Over 50 group to meet for potluck, program Edged - Hull Shannan Lee Edgel and Nathan Jay Hull will be wed July 11, 1992. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Bernard and Jean Edgel of Sunfield. She will be a graduate of Lakewood High School. She then will continue her education at Grand Rapids Community College. The future bridegroom is the son of Gerald and Rosalee Hull of Vestaburg. He is a graduate of Vestaburg High School and is currently atten­ ding GRCC. On the second Tuesday of each month, Maple Valley residents over 50 meet for a potluck and program. The next potluck will be held on Jan. 14 in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library at 12:30 p.m. Bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks are furnished. There is lots of conversation with friends and neighbors and program following a potluck. Everyone is Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in January you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS I* Jv v STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. s’” Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS Lynelle Pierce to sing in Charlotte Singer Lynelle Pierce will be in concert at the Charlotte Free Methodist Church Sun­ day, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. The concert is open to the public and is free of charge. The Free Methodist Church is located at 748 Bonnie St. It is directly across from Charlotte High School on the comer of State and Cherry streets. For more information, con­ tact the church at 543-0910 between noon and 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thurs­ day, or between 9 a.m. and noon Friday. welcome. For further information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. Mapes Family Florist .107 N. Main St., Nashville 852-2050 , Delive *2 bedroom, 2 both doublewide locoted on 4 lots — some woods *$38,900 - 3 bedroom home with 1'/a baths, first floor laundry ‘Newer deck, satellite dish Hots of value for the money! (N-84) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. da ‘Only $59,500 for this excellent country home *4-5 bedrooms, 1 '/a baths, first floor laundry *Above ground pool, garage *Super location - Charlotte Schools (CH-115) ‘Just $34,500 for this 3-4 bedroom home with first floor laundry *2 car garage (N-83) CH-113.1987 mobile home located on approx, one acre............................ Immediate possession! M-39. Newly remodeled home on Thornapple Lake. Two baths, screened porch. Great location with a sandy beach. CH-109. Ionia area - Large 3 bedroom ranch home on approx. 17 acres. I’/a car garage. Possible land contract terms. L-101. Vacant lot in Hastings................................................................................................ Only $10,500. Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Fh. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. L-100. 2 vacant lots with lake access at Jordan Lake. Only $8,900 for both with contract terms. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Merge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 6 Dr. Hogan to open Nashville practice soon Pennock Hospital has an­ nounced that Dr. James Hogan, an osteopath, family practice, will open the Nashville Medical Center, 307 N. Main St. in Nashville, in early February. Dr. Hogan has been a fami­ ly practitioner in Delton and on the staff of Pennock Hospital since 1965. Hogan received his premedical education from Michigan State University, and his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa. He then com­ pleted a rotating internship at Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital, Saginaw in 1965. Hogan has also served as the staff physician at State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center in Plainwell since 1984. He is currently a member of the American Osteopathic WALK ALONG THIS TRAIL In loving memory of Bill Maker 8-1-60 -1-8-90 His Best Friend Kenny Hansbarger 10-26-61 - 10-28-88 We love & miss you! Bernice Maker Ben Maker I've walked along this trail before; With a man I've always loved; I'll walk this trail again this fall; But this time I'm alone; I miss this man so very much; My tears have turned to mud; I've prayed to. Godfor his return; But this trailjust goes on; He blessed this trail with a small seed; I'm proud to say; A son, we've named Ben; So I can walk this trail again; I truly have been blessed; But most ofall; I must remember this; He is with his Best Friend now; I'll walk along this trail again nextfall; But this time with our son. \ » \ v J Association, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic General Practitioners. Hogan’s office-based fami­ ly practice will include in­ office EKG exams, minor out­ patient surgeries, a full range Program to focus on local government role On Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Eaton Intermediate School District, 1790 E. Packard, Charlotte the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice will sponsor a program, “Role Of Local Government and Alternative Service Deliveries,” as part of the Leadership Eaton project. As state government downsizes services, local units of government are feel­ ing the pinch by being asked to support programs at the local level. . What is the role of local government? Are there alter­ native service'deliveries that can be implemented? How successful have they been and is privatization of services the answer? Dr. Lynn Harvey, MSU Extension specialist in public policy education, will provide an overview ofalternative ser­ vice deliveries, what works, EXHIBIT “A” NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Maple valley schools EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, has called a special elec­ tion to be held in the school district on Saturday, February 22, 1992. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions will be submitted at the special election: EXHIBIT ‘C’ I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Ten Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($10,450,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the pur­ pose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or ad­ ditions to and partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the Fuller and Maplewood elementary schools and the middle/ high school building; constructing a hew running track; and developing and improving the sites? ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 4 mills ($4.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992 to 1994, inclusive, to provide additional operating funds, in part, to operate the proposed new facilities and to ; continue and improve existing curriculum? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIG­ IBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1992, IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1992. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23,1992, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. DAVID TUCKEY Secretary, Board of Education (1-7-92-70) IL of preventive health care services, lab testing, patient education, pediatrics, prenatal care, gynecology, geriatrics, minor orthopedics, sports medicine injuries and manipulative therapies. Office appointments can be made after Jan. 27 by calling 852-2133. what doesn’t. Janice Vedder, Delta Township Clerk, will explain how that township is in­ vestigating and using oppor­ tunities for various service deliveries. Finally, Charles VanEaton, department of economics from Hillsdale College, will speak on privatization of government services. This free program is open to the public. Call the Eaton Cooperative Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. The program will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with time for questions from the audience. Retirement seminar planned for Jan. 21,28 “Ready... Set... Retire,” a two-session seminar, is being sponsored by the Eaton and Ingham County Cooperative Extension services. Topics will include deter­ mining your Social Security and pension income, your retirement income needs con­ sidering inflation, lifestyle and housing adjustments, estate planning and more. The dates are Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 28, at the Midway Hotel (formerly Midway Motor Lodge), comer of Saginaw and Canal Road in Lansing, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A similar seminar will be held at the Lakewood High School in February. Speakers will include MSU financial specialist Irene Hathaway; David Smith, family law attorney; a panel of retirees; and Mona Ellard and Pat Lamison, Extension home economists. Cost is $12 per person, $15 per couple sharing a resource notebook. Pre-registradon is required by Jan. 13. Call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Barry County COA lunch menu set Wednesday, Jan. 8 Pork with gravy, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, oleo, peaches. Thursday, Jan. 9 Chili, Oriental blend, com, crackes, bread, oleo, dessert. Friday, Jan. 10 Tuna noodle casserole, car­ rots, peas, bread, oleo, brownie. Monday, Jan. 13 Veal with gravy, parsley potatoes, 5-way mixed vegetables, bread, fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Chefs choice. Events Wednesday, Jan. 8 Nashville, Consumers Power; Woodland, Hearing Screen; Hastings, The Old Timers. Thursday, Jan. 9 Nashville, bingo. Friday, Jan. 10 - Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Jan. 13 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, Jan. 14 - All sites puzzles. Dr. James Hogan Weed control workshop set for Jan. 22 near Eaton Rapids The 1992 Weed Control Workshop for Com will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Aurelius Township Hall, located six miles east of Eaton Rapids on Barnes Road, at the northeast corner of Barnes and Aurelius. Featured speakers will be Dale Mutch, District Extension Crops Pest Management Agent and Dr. Jim Kells of MSU Crops and Soil Science. The program will include hands-on weed identification, perennial weed discussion, a demonstration of Comherb and a problem solving session of developing herbicide pro­ grams. The program is worth five recertification credits. Cost for the program is $5 per person, which includes the 1992 Weed Control Guide. Lunch is sponsored by Mason Elevator. Preregister by Jan. 15 to the Ingham County Cooperative Extension Service, (517) 676-7207. Small animal group to meet Jan. 15 The next meeting for the Small Animal Association will be Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall, Charlotte. Election of officers, rabbit show plans and other topics will be discussed. The meetings are open to all 4-H rabbit, poultry and goat project members, leaders and parents. You mean so much... ...to so many Life and Disability Income Insurance could mean so much to you - and to them! 136 N. Third Street • Hamilton. Ohio 45025 Contact your agent today for more information. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information. contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main. Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 7 Superintendent’s Comer Has your home become a cocoon? Artists show Grinch at Nashville Post Office The “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” did not get away with it in Vermontville. Marianne Martin’s Maple Valley High School art students saw to that! In the early hours of one re­ cent morning the artists enlisted the aid of postmaster Vic and his mail elves to camouflage the post office windows with paint. In honor of the late Dr. Theodore Seuss, scenes from “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas” were painted on the post office windows. Shane Scott, Travis Graham, and Kedron Rhodes delighted all 3-year-olds, as well as others, with their •“Who Ville” art. BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks A recent speaker at our school pointed out that in recent years many homes have become “cocoons.” This new title describes homes where people have isolated themselves from the rest of society and are self-sufficient. The speaker went on to describe a modem “cocoon” home as one in which a family provides its own entertainment through such technology as the VCR and has special foods delivered to their door. With these recent developments, the family apparently doesn’t need to go oiitside for much of anything. What are we to think of this new description and develop­ ment? Is it possible that people can become “an island” in their home and let “the rest of the world go by”? Should we follow the pattern set by insect larvae and isolate ourselves from the outside world? Let’s consider why the insect larvae forms a cocoon. It is the covering for temporary protection between stages of its life cycle. It is part of the course for becoming an adult which can function hilly in the bigger and broader world. Our homes also serve as a protective covering and are important places for our development. An important fact about cocoons and homes, however, is that neither is intended to be a permanent protection or escape from society. If the larvae stays in the cocoon for more then its intended time, it will die and never reach its full development as an adult. The same may be said about people. We need to get out of our homes for our necessary work, ex­ ercise, social interaction, and community building if we want to become fully functioning and healthy adults in our com­ munities and world. Staying in our cocoons too long may be deadly. Where do schools fit into this picture? Schools are places where people of all ages can develop and exercise their minds, bodies and abilities in contact with others. Research indicates that those who take part in such activities live longer and retain their adult capabilities longer. Their communities and nations also survive longer. Why not enroll in an activity or class at your neighborhood school as soon as possible in the new year? Cocoons have their place, but if they are overdone they become killers. Enrich and prolong your life and help develop your community by getting involved in your school. You will be glad that you did for years to come, and so will others. Look for opportunities in our community education flyer, which will be in your mailbox soon. Have a happy new year in your home, school and community. Got the Post-Christmas’ Why not get a new look? STYLES-R-US g 224 Main, Nashville • Tuesday thru Friday • Walk-ins Welcome Phone 852-1757 • SYLVIA HOEVE A RN or LPN Part Time and OFFICE RECEPTIONIST Full Time James Hogan, D.O. is seeking office staff to open a new family practice in Nashville, Ml, beginning February 3, 1992. The part-time Office Nurse will cover four days per week (Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri.) In addition to current nursing certification, excellent interpersonal skills are a must. Prior experience in a doctor’s of­ fice is preferred. This office receptionist will work full time, Monday thru Friday. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as computer, billing and accounting training/experience. Prior experience in a doctor’s office is preferred. Please send resume and letter of introduction to: Human Resources Department Pennock Hospital 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 e.o.e. Putting the finishing touches on a sleigh is Shane Scott. CUT BOUQUETS from $088 Cash * Carry 2-SIX CARNATIONS $988 Cash & Cany DAILY DELIVERIES to —See our Fiberglass Furniture— J~1 A tn /Ihmwi OPEN? emrv RflfllM ® Nashville & Middleville areas. Free delivery on $15.00 orders and man up - serving the Nashville & Middleville areas since 1954. M West Slate St. Travis Graham Whoville resident. sketches a bow, .945-5 holly and Farm estate planning program to be offered Estate Planning For Your Farm and Family is a two-part series to be held Jan. 14 and 15. The- series will cover topics such as “Understanding Tax Implications,” “Reviewing Farm Business Ar­ rangements” and “Wills, Living Trusts and How Pro­ bate Works.” The program will feature Roger Betz, district Extension farm management agent; Allen Claypool, local at­ torney; Myron Kelsey, MSU farm management specialist; and Stan Moore, Eaton Coun­ ty agriculture agent. Participants have the option of signing up for two after­ noon classes from 1 to 3:30 p.m. or the two evening classes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. All classes will be held in the Community Room of the First of American-Central Bank in Charlotte. Cost of the program is $8 per person or $12 per couple (share a notebook). Registra­ tion deadline is Jan. 6. Registration can be made through the Eaton County Ex­ tension Office, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte. Eaton 4-H Horse committee to meet Th Eaton County 4-H Horse Developmental Committee will meet Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Adult and youth represen­ tatives are urged to attend. The fund-raising committee will report on recent events and 4-H horse programs will be reviewed. Alka Seltzer Alka Seltzer Extra Strength 24'$ 249 Alka Seltzer Cold & Cough 2O's. .$3.77 One-A-Day Within Beano Drops 12-Servings .09 ox. Vitamins itamins 130's Hintstones Vitamins 100's zr 'h'-I Photo Double Print Everyday Hintstones with Iron 100's $4.99 Hintstones with Extra C1OO's...$5.59 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 8 Michigan winter weather delights Spanish exchange student 10. Another surprise for the 17-year-old was the small size StaffWriter Imagine never having seen of Nashville. “She thought she was going snow, never having known temperatures lower than 45 to Nashville, Tennessee,” degrees Fahrenheit — and laughs Sue. Blanca hails from Palma, a then suddenly experiencing a Michigan winter for the first city of 500,000 on the island of Majorca in the Balearic time. For Blanca Serrano, a chain, located in the Mediter­ Spanish exchange student liv­ ranean Sea east ofthe Spanish ing with Mark and Sue mainland. Tourism is the Fawley and family of main industry of the island, Nashville, it has been a and it is the focus ofuniversity studies now pursued by her delightful experience. Not only does Blanca love 22-year-old brother, who snow, she is learning to ski manages a discotheque on and has joined a skiing club at weekends and windsurfs in his Maple Valley High School, spare time. Their mother works part­ where she is a senior. She is one of two Spanish students time and attends college in the enrolled there for the 1991-92 afternoon to complete law studies that she had begun school year. “This is the first time I’ve many years ago, before her seen snow,’’ said Blanca, who marriage. Their father is a arrived in Michigan on Aug. Palma businessman who is by Susan Hinckley — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in special and regular session at the County Facil­ ities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, December 4 and 18,1991. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners (1-7-92-71) • “trying to learn English, but he will never learn,” quipped his daughter. Blanca has studied English for more than six years. After her graduation from Maple Valley High School in June, she will return to Spain for college studies that she hopes will lead to a career as a translator. Her courses here include English, art, global issues, algebra and physical educa­ tion. At home, Blanca attend­ ed a private school where she carried 10 subjects in a com­ parable nine-month schedule. Unlike Maple Valley, that facility is located in a historic multi-storied building that dates back several centuries. The Serranos live in an apartment in Palma. “Everybody lives in apart­ ments (in the cities) there,” noted Blanca. While in America most apartments are rented, many in Spain are owned by the occupants. Waters sports are popular on Majorca, where temperatures range from a low of 45 degrees to a high of 102. Lobster and other seafoods are traditional fare on the island. In Michigan, common American dishes have been a treat for the visitor. “Sloppy joes, that’s my favorite,” says Blanca. She also enjoyed eating com on the cob for the very first time after her arrival in Nashville. “I had never had that before,” she said. As for sports, soccer is very BETTER THAN EVER ■ New John Deere 4760 features a powerful 175-hp aftcrcoolcd turbocharged engine. ■ Easier oil and air filter servicing, new rack-and-pinion axles, and new non-glarc headlights. ■ Wider steps, a more spacious platform and improved visibility. Finance Waiver ■ New 5-ycar/5000-hour warranty. April ’92 — or — 5.9% Variable Interest Rate 48 Months iLC GOOD DEALS... ANDA GOODDEALMORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY , Hastings • 945-9526 Spanish exchange student Blanca Serrano (seated center) has become part of the Mark and Sue Fawley family of Nashville while finishing her high school education at Maple Valley. With her are her American "parents" and "siblings Matt and Jessica (seated at left) and Shannon, right. popular in Spain, and it is the oniy athletic contest pursued in schools. They have no cheerleaders there, and except for TV, she had never seen cheerleaders in action before arriving at Maple Valley. Blanca enjoys several American TV shows, but certain ones are particular favorites: “Married With Children” and “Beverly Hills 90210.” A visit to Detroit’s Boblo Island with a side trip into Canada was a special outing Blanca enjoyed with the Fawley family, which in­ cludes sisters Shannon, 15, and Jessica, 13, and brother Matt, 11. Two dogs, a black cocker spaniel and a huge Newfoundland, plus two cats round out the Fawley household. Recently, Blanca went ski­ ing on the Bittersweet range with a group of students from Maple Valley and reports, “I had so much fun!” In addition to the ski club she is involved in the MVHS Spanish Club. Blanca’s visit to the USA was arranged through the Pacific Intercultural Exchange. Blanca is seen here playing with one of the two dogs, plus two cats, that round out the Fawley household. At the Serrano family's apartment on the Mediterranean resort island of Majorca, her only pet has been a hamster. REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE PRIMARY ELECTION February 17, 1992 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) County of Barry, State of Michigan. Notice is hereby given that in comformity with the “Michigan Election Law,” I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT MY OFFICE January 21, 1992 — LAST DAY during regular office hours 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. the 30th day preceding said election. As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 as amended at Village Hall, 206 N. Main, Nashville. For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and registering such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Con­ stitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be enetered in the registration book. 1 - 2 Year Term Village President 1 - 2 Year Term Village Clerk 1-2 Year Term Village Treasurer 1 - 2 Year Term Village Assessor 3 - 2 Year Term Village Trustees Rose Mary Heaton, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 9 Flowering bulbs can take through the seasons Obituaries James H. Duff __ HASTINGS James H. Duff, 59 of 1292 Charlton Drive, Hastings passed away Wednesday, December 25, 1991 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Duff was bom on October 15, 1932 in Argos, Indiana, the son of Earl and Bemiece (Finney) Duff. He was raised in Argos, Indiana and attended Argos, Indiana schools, graduating in 1950 from Argos High School. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Air Force. He came to Hastings in 1962. Mr. Duff was married to Shirley A. (Harmon) Denny on April 11, 1964. He was employed most of his working life in construction and truck driving and for the past four and a half years at the Barry County Lumber Company. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Duff is survived by his wife, Shirley; son Jeffery Denny of Hastings; daugther, Mrs. John (Kelli) Schaechterle of Norwalk, Ohio; two grand­ children, Kyle John Schaechterle, Kati Lynn Schaechterle; two brothers, Carl Duff of Bourbon, Indiana, Donald Duff of Warsaw, Indiana, David Duff of Argos, Indiana; half sister, Patty Miller of Panama City Beach, Florida; mother-in-law, Mrs. Elberta Harmon of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Jim will be dearly missed by his loving family and many .friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 28 with Military Honors at Union Cemetery with Reverend James Barrett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Laurence J. Anders HASTINGS - Laurence J. Anders, 83 of 4124 Cedar Creek Road, Hastings passed away Wednesday, December 25,1991 at Thomapple Manor. He was bom on October 7, 1908 in Barry County, the son of John and Hattie (Erway) Anders. He was raised in Delton and Cloverdale areas and attended Barry County Rural and Delton High School. He has resided at his home on Cedar Creek Road since 1945. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Anders was married to Arloa M. Cotton on April 28, 1936. He was employed for over 35 years at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, retiring Choose your spring flower­ ing bulbs with an eye toward their period of bloom, and you can have flowers in your garden from early spring to early summer. Some of the earliest flower­ ing spring bulbs are so early that they may be in flower while there’s still snow on the ground. And the latest may persist until late May. Tom Stebbins, master gardener specialist at Michigan State University, suggests that planting formal bulb beds with the shortest plants in the front and the tallest in the back will tend to give you a front-to-back pro­ gression of bloom. Among the earliest bulbs to flower are snowdrops (Galanthus), winter aconite (Eran- Doris A. Naylo HASTINGS Doris A. Naylor, 76 of 1495 Yeckley Road, Hastings passed away Saturday, January 4, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Naylor was born on February 10, 1915 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Elwood and Lulu (Garrison) Slocum. She was raised in Carlton Township and attended Ragla and Shores Schools. She was married to Carl W. Naylor on November 18,1939 and has lived all her married life in the Hastings area and since 1950 at her present address on Yeckley Road. Her past employment included all former Hastings businesses including: Orchard Industries, Reed’s Drug Store, The Highland Dairy and the Grand Rapids Bookcase and in 1971. Mr. Anders is survived by his wife, Arloa; son, John Anders of Delton; daughter, Mrs. Robert (SuAnn) Shurlow of Hastings; four grandchilthree dren; greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Marion Leinaar of Delton, Shirley Bromels of Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Anders. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 28 at the Rutland Township Cemetery with Reverend Paul Deal officiating. Memorial contributions Stanley Holcomb may be made to Barry Howe _______ Community Hospice. Arrangements were made Stanley Holcomb Howe, 76, by the Wren Funeral Home of passed away Friday, January 3, Hastings. 1992. Mr. Howe was born on July 1, 1915. Florence G. Speaks Mr. Howe is survived by his HASTINGS - Florence G. Lutheran Church, Victory wife, Lillian C. Howe; his Speaks, 80 of 2500 North Hospital Nursing School mother, Thelma Howe; his Barber Road, Hastings passed Alumni-Winnipeg, Manitoba, children: Leland W. Howe, Sylvia A. Ward, Diana Lou away Wednesday, January 1, Canada. 1992 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Speaks is survived by Childs, J. Kern Howe, Mrs. Speaks was bom on four daughters, Marilyn Joy Raymond P. Howe; sisters, November 25, 1911 in Brock of Lansing, Sharon Sue Arlene Hokanson, Verginia Fox and 13 grandchildren. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Young of Honolulu, Hawaii, He was preceded in death by the daughter of Harry Allison Mary Frances Hentschel of Pt. his father, Herbert Howe, and Francesica (Hiller) Hunt­ Orchard, Washington, er. She was raised in Winnipeg Margaret Rose Wood of Hast­ sister, Pauline Healey, brother, and attended schools there. ings; nine grandchildren; one Melvin Howe, infant grand­ She graduated as a registered brother, Sidney Hunter of daughter, baby Rae. Memorial services were nurse from Victory Hospital Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Nursing School in Winnipeg in one sister, Mary Helen Kerr of held at the Kilpatric United Brethem Church in Woodland 1936. She came to the United Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. States and Arbor, Michigan in She was also preceded in with Reverend Kearney Kirk1936. death by her second husband by and Pastor George Speas officiating. She was married to Dayle R. Patton Speaks in 1991. It was Stanley’s wish that Hurley on October 25, 1938, Funeral services were held he preceded her in death in Saturday, January 4 at Grace his body be given to Michigan Lutheran Church with State University Medical 1943. She then married Patton Speaks on April 28, 1945 and ' Reverend Michael J. Anton School for the benefit of study officiating. Burial was at Fee and research. came to the Nashville/Hastings Memorial contributions Cemetery, Rose Hill, Virginia. areas in 1945. Memorial contributions may be made to Hayes Green Mrs. Speaks did nursing for may be made to Grace Luthe­ Beach Memorial Hospital in over 40 years. She retired in ran Church, Florence G. Charlotte or the Kilpatric 1972 from E.W. Bliss Speaks Scholarship Fund for United Brethem Church in Company in Hastings as a Woodland. Nursing. company nurse. She and her Arrangements were made husband Patton wintered in In Memoriam by Wren Funeral Home, Florida for the past 10 years. IN MEMORIAM Hastings. She was a member of Grace THE WINNING TEAM Y0U fflSS AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 this) and glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa). Planted in full sun to light shade in a cool, moist but well drained soil, snowdrops will spread rapidly. Plant them four inches deep and two to three inches apart, fertilize with bone meal in the spring after flowering, and mulch for winter protection. Their white, bell-like flowers will be among the earliest to ap­ pear in the spring. Plants reach about six inches in height. Winter aconite is another early bloomer that multiplies rapidly if left alone. Plant two inches deep and two to three inches apart in well drained soil. The flowers, which may appear while there’s still snow on the ground, are yellow. In memory of Billy Ray Maker, Jr., Jan. 8, 1990 It’s been two years since you passed away, but it seems like only yesterday. The pain of losing you is still so strong, we sometimes wonder how we get along. But we know some day the time will come when we will all be together again as one. We love and miss you so much. Your family Chair Company. She was a member of Hast­ ings Women of the Moose, life member of Nashville VJF.W. Auxiliary Post #8260. She was an avid bowler and loved fishing. Mrs. Naylor is survived by her husband, Carl; two daught­ ers, Sharon Vickery of Hast­ ings, Janice Vrooman of Steger, Illinois; eight grand­ children, 12 great­ grandchildren, one great­ great-granddaughter; three sisters, Helen Burr, Anne Rainwater, both of Hastings, Avis Sunless of Otsego; three brothers, Bill Slocum of Flori­ da, Glen Slocum and Gaylord Slocum, both of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin, Kenith, Elwood (Mike) and Lawrence Slocum; grandson, Michael Vrooman and half brother, Merle Slocum. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 7 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Deal offi­ ciating. Burial will be at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion or V.F.W. Glory-of-the-snow pro- orange and yellow, circle the duces sky-blue flowers. stem, crowned by a tuft of Grown in sun or nartial shade, the bulbs multiply radidly. them four to eight inches deep Plant three inches apart and and six inches apart. . three inches deep. Plants Hyacinths, renowned for reach six inches in height. their fragrance, produce Any well drained garden soil flower spikes loaded with is adequate. waxy-looking florets in shade Another early bloomer in of blue, pink and yellow and the garden is the crocus. In white. Because they reach a shades of lavender, mauve, height of only 10 inches or so, violet, purple, blue, yellow, they combine nicely with the gold and white, in solid colors taller daffodils and tulips. and pinstripes, the delicate They grow best in well drain­ blooms stand only a few in­ ed soil and partial shade. They ches high above grasslike look best not in stiff rows and foliage. A sunny, well drained stark geometric patterns, but location is required. Plant in more informally nestled early fall two to three inches among evergreens or in apart and four inches deep. casual-looking clumps with As these earliest of early other bulbs. birds start to fade, the early The tallest of the spring­ blooming tulips (Kaufmanflowering bulbs are Allium niana and Fosteriana), grape giganteum and Fritillaria hyacinths, daffodils and imperial is. hyacinths step into the Alliums are members of the limelight. They’re followed onion family. The giant allium closely by the Triumph, Dar­ bears at the top of a tall stalk a win hybrid, single early and globe-shaped flower made up double early tulips. of hundreds of florets that Grape hyacinths (Muscari) radiate from a central core. get their name from the The primary colors are lilac See Flowers, Page 11 and purple. Like most bulbs, alliums do best in full to par­ tial sun and well drained soil. Allium giganteum Air compressors, air tools, air multiplies rapidly and reaches accessories, socket sets, four to five feet tall. The plant power tools, auto equipment, may be used as a cut flower. body tools, woodworking Plant bulbs in the fall or early equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ spring, eight inches deep for cessories, vises, fans., the larger types, and eight to 12 inches apart. The crown imperial likewise bears its flowers at GitlE.- ,H MSRCHAND'Sfc the top of a tall stalk. The 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 drooping, bell-shaped Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 blooms, in shades of red, TOOLS OLSAlt Fassett Body Shop • PHONE • (517) 726-0319 f| t’jr — hours — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (jRWg} M°FridayhrU j . COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR | Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. AAAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Homer Winegar, GRI Broker (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ GARRY KNOLL.................... JERI BAKER.......................... TIM BURD .Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1784 Eves. 852-0786 .......... 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 Our Salesperson of the Year for 1991! PRICE REDUCED!! NOW $37,900! 3 BEDROOM RANCH • THORNAP­ Located north of Nashville, west of M-66 on 1 acre plus. Home has kitchen-dining room combina­ tion & living room, & nice deck overlooking the river, 24x48 pole barn garage with 16x16 "lean to". Call now to see! I (CH-395) PLE RIVER FRONTAGE - DON STEINBRECHER Congratulations, Don! MAKING A “CHANGE IN 1992?? Whether you are contemplating a smaller home or a larger home, North of Nashville - 2 story, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement barn. Maple Valley Schools. k Call Don. (F-382) 80 ACRE FARM • $79,900! Nashville - "Family Home" - 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, a "well cared for" on large double lot with a two-story garage. (N-380) VACANT LAND 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. Listed at $21,900! (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE let us help you “make your move!" ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Land contract terms. (VL-359) Give us a call if you are thinking of 24 ACRES selling or buying — “Spring" is just Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) getting the family into the “country" or need to move into town — please around the comer!! 10 IN VILLAGE LIMITS. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 10 Emergency kit could save stranded motorists in crisis situation It costs about $65 to provide a winter survival kit for your car, but it'll be money well spent in a crisis situation, according to AAA Michigan. Contents for a winter emergency kit takes up little space in the trunk and can be bought at many stores or auto part outlets. - “Being stranded in a snowstorm or stuck in an isolated area is a possibility for drivers in winter,” said Gerald Gutowski, AAA Michigan Emergency Road Service manager. “Carrying this equipment in your car can help prevent a life-threatening situation.” The kit should include a thermal blanket or newspaper; extra gloves, hats and boots; snow shovel; cat litter for traction; dried fruit and can­ dy; jumper cables; ice scraper/brush; first aid kit, flashlight; tool kit; and a can­ dle, matches and coffee can for heat. “The snow shovel and cat litter from the kit, along with floor mats from the car, may help clear a path and provide enough tractors to get you unstuck if you run off the road,” Gutowski said. “But if the car remains stuck or a blizzard is raging, the remain­ ing items can make being • NOTICE • NASHVILLE RESIDENTS You may deposit your Christmas trees on the cement slab which is on the village property south of Riverfront Park. The village will be chipping up the discarded trees for mulch. Any questions call the Vil­ lage Hall at 852-9544. stranded a great deal more comfortable.” Motorists caught in a bliz­ zard should stay with their car unless they can see shelter within a few hundred feet of the vehicle. It’s too easy to become disoriented walking farther. To stay warm, put on the extra clothing, wrap up in the blanket or use newspaper as insulation between skin and clothing, Gutowski said. If the car’s exhaust pipe is free of snow, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every half hour. Make sure to crack the win­ dows to avoid carbon monox­ ide poisoning. If the tail pipe cannot be cleared, light the candle and place it in the coffee can to create a small-scale furnace. Again, crack the windows slightly. Keep snow away from win­ dows, doors and tail pipe and tie a brightly colored piece of clothing to the antenna to alert rescue workers to your location. Motorists who must drive in heavy snows also should con­ sider purchasing tire chains. However, tire chains are pro­ hibited on dry pavement. Jobs Wanted CREDIT COUNSELOR wants to help you get your bills paid and improve your credit rating. I’ve been there. Call Jessie Lewis, 945-5809. Home ImijroyementHeadguarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware • Drywall it Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber •Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings No-Till Club to meet in Charlotte Jan. 8 Farmers interested in no­ tillage crop production systems are invited to an educational meeting Wednes­ day, Jan. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The program will focus on weed control considerations Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV REPAIR SERVICE IN VERMONT­ VILLE. is now open. Phone 517-726-1379._____________ MARTHA CRISTY PIANO SERVICE piano tuning, repair and regulating. Registered member Piano Technicians Guild. 945-4809. Century Furnace 80% Efficient • Delivery • Planning under no-till systems, with special emphasis on quackgrass control. After a complimentary lunch, to be provided by the Monsanto Corporation, Ron Nelson, Michigan Farm Bureau Legislative Counsel for Public Affairs, will discuss current and future state legislation and its impact on agriculture. The No Till Club is a FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. farmer directed organization assisted by the ThomappleGrand Soil Conservation District, Soil Conservation Service and the Cooperative Extension Service. For additional information on the meeting, contact any of these organizations. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN «:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 Close 2:00 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed; Dec. 31st Closed for Inventory; Jan. 1 Closed BhometownI I LUMBER YARD 219 S. Stats, Nashville i^852-0882 852-0882 ts CREDIT INC AVAILABLE • Heating • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of corner ol M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., Suite 150} (localea in the Kent-1 wood Corporate • • Complex)* £ E0X Complex) (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 11 Flowers, Response is slow to tree-recycling Only four Christmas trees have been brought to the designated site at Nashville's old Riverside athletic field for a municipal recyling project to chip the waste into mulch which will be available to anyone who can use it. Village Presi­ dent Ray Hinckley examines the few trees on hand at the site Saturday morning. Many village residents have mistakenly been placing their discarded trees at curbside for pickup by the DPW crew instead of delivering them to the old tennis court area southwest of the business district (east end of the annual Muzzleloaders encampment). The program ends Jan. 11. continued from page 9 similarity between their clusters of flowers and clusters of grapes. Whiteflowered varieties are available in addition to the better known blue one. They grow to four to eight inches in height. The site should be well drained and exposed to full sun or partial shade. After planting and again after blooming, they benefit from an application of bone meal. Plant four inches deep and three inches apart in groups. Plant early to late tulips six to eight inches deep and six inches apart in groups of at least 12 bulbs for maximum visual effect, Stebbins ad­ vises. Large splashes of one color are more dramatic than a mixture of colors or types. Daffodils come in colors ranging from the classic yellow to white, orange and even pink. The distinctive daf­ fodil trumpet may be a shallow cup or a ruffled bell as deep as the flower is wide, and it may be the same color as the petals or a contrasting one. Like tulips, daffodils do best in a well drained, partial­ ly shaded to sunny spot. Plant green leaves. Plant six inches deep and eight to 12 inches apart in a well drained spot where they’ll receive full to partial sun. At planting, tip the bulb slightly to one side to keep water from collecting in the depression at the top of the bulb. A winter mulch is recommended. Once the plants are established, avoid disturbing them. The small, early blooming bulbs -- crocus, snowdrop, winter aconite, etc. -- can be naturalized. That is, they can be planted in lawn areas rather than organized beds. Stebbins advises against try­ ing this with the larger, later flowering bulbs, however. The foliage must be left on these bulbs to photosynthesize and build up the bulbs for next year's blooms, he explains. That would mean leaving those lawn areas unmowed until the bulb foliage turned brown - perhaps June or even early July. NOTICE The Village of Nashville has received Com­ munity Development Block Grant funding fora 1991 CDBG Home Improvement Pro­ gram. If you are experienced in administer­ ing CDBG funds, please contact the Vill­ age, with a resume to: Ray Hinkley, 601 Reed Street, Nashville, Ml 49073, no later than January 13, 1992. CHOICES What’s a good way to prevent colds? Try vitamin C! We all require vitamin C to build and maintain bone, skin, ligaments and teeth. Not enough Vitamin C causes bruising, bone and joint bleeding, easy bone breaking, poor healing and bleeding gums with loosened teeth called gingivitis. The main body parts affected by vitamin C are glands, blood, bones, vessels, skin, ligaments and the gums, heart, nerves and teeth. When it comes to determining individual needs for any nutrient, including vitamin C, there are several factors that help determine what is right for you, such as health status, personal habits, age, pregnancy, dieting and aging. The most significant role of vitamin C is that it is an impor­ tant agent in wound healing. It is also important for preventing infections and colds. Just how large of an amount is requred is not known. Not everyone needs the same amount. To deter­ mine how much you need, see your chiropractor, medical doc­ tor or nutritionalist. The best way to ensure you get Vitamin C is to eat foods with this vitamin, such as fresh fruits and vegtables, cherries, alfalfa sprouts, apricots, asparagus, beef liver, cantaloupe, cauliflower, salmon, strawberries and tomatoes. There is really no need for mega doses of vitamin C, just a healthy diet, low stress and sometimes a vitamin C supplement is all that is really needed. 16 WE CAN MAKE THEM. COBB FREEDOM OF THE PRESS GUARANTEED Richard R. Cobb, owner • BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION Mich. Lie. «1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair K DH KV KNOW YOUR RIGHTS... 11 | V | i CALL (202) USA-1787 Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available y 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville The opinions expressed herein do not neccessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organization. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 f ’' nnr'cmxfj T W We reserve the right to limit quantities 160 S. Main, Vermontville 7 Zt>"Ut>4Q Due to getting the proper licenses changed over to our name, we are currently unable to sell Lottery and beer and wine. Signs will be posted and our ads will announce when our licenses go through. We can now accept food stamps. and correct errors in printing. PRICES GOOD JAN. 6 THRU JAN. 11,1992 Boston Butt Smoked Pork & Beef Combo Roast Picnics Sliced FREE $169: $139 99! LB. A Roast lb. Michigan Russet Baking Chicken US #1 Turbana Bananas Leg Quarters Potatoes $109 LB. Shurfine Dark Red 50c Every Friday Up to 30 ^ ,soz on Manufacturers9 Coupons CAN Spaghetti Sauces Vit. D, 2% or Prega ________________________ JAR Kraft Deluxe Mac. & Cheese or Velveeta Shells & Cheese Milk $J1L3 5 • *A% Velveeta^ (Dinners $J49 Sxlbty Cheat 30 12-14-OZ. %-GAL. 25-lb. bag Purina 20-oz. Loaf Dog Chow Hills Bros. ADC, Reg./EP Coffee Pre-Priced *8.99 $2" Franco American WIC COUPONS 8-oz. Kraft Shredded Cheddar, Mozzarella or Colby Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Microwave Cheese 14.75-OZ. CANS 5 Pack Frozen Bread Dough Sale price $1.34 coupon -.25 H.09 Expires 4-1-92 Ttai una> u tan. Mui uupcna te OUMPION IDBPT. B«U4r!,SJ-C,VW> M125. 250 Your Price with Coupon Orville Redenbacher’s® Gourmet® Microwave Popping Corn 69* with Coupon Redeemable on 10.5 oz. or 13 oz. size boxes nnlyat Capjstar Stores Supplier ends 88362 I IN-AD COUPON T FREE HUNT’S. MANWICH. Buy one can of Hunt’s Manwich Original or Mexican Sloppy Joe Sauce for $1.39 Get a second can FREE! Redeemable on 15.5 oz. Manwich. Original and 15.25 oz. Manwich. Mexican Capistar Stores Hunt Wesson coda 88565 TO RETAILER: Hunt-Wesson will reimburse you ytxr repwa’ retail pnee up 10 $1.00 plus tc handim; if submitted m compliance with the hunt­ wesson Coupon Redemption Policy, available upon rtouest Cash vame 1/100 of a cent. Sene property reoeemee coupons tc Hunt-Wesson, Me.. In-Aft. CMS Dept. *27000.1 Fawcett Drive. Del Rio. TX 7B840. LIMIT ONE COUPON P» PRODUCT PURCHASE. TO RETAILER: Hunt-Wesson will reimburse you your refluiar retail price upto Ji.00 plus Be rundun® it submit ted m compliance with the Hunt­ Wesson Coupon Redemption Policy, avaiiab’t upon reouest Cash value 1/100 o* a cent Sene property redeemed coupons to Hunt-Wesson Inc.. CMS Dept. W7W9.1 Fawcett Drive, Del Rid, TX 78M0. LIMIT ONE COUPON PER PUR­ CHASE. (Ma*, rotatorwtoe SI JOt Good week of 1-6-92 thru 1-12-92 I IN-ADCOUPON | Rnnrt Week of 01/06/92 With In Ad Coupon | iN-AD~COUPON T Save 250 on Shurflne 5-Pack Bread Dough nnlyat 69° 10.5-13-oz. ~j IN-ADCOUPON | SP SP1271 $799 WE NOW ACCEPT 79c [ffKRAFIjflE Spaghetti 2/$]00 C j-l RETAILS*: 89e . Variety of Flavors Heatherwood Farms Prego 10-LB. BAG Tri-Packs DOUBLE COUPONS Kidney Beans -X JL FREE LA CHOY® BI-PACK Buy one La Choy® Bi-Pack for $3.09 Get a secone one FREE Redeemable on any variety La Choy< Bi-Pack 52700013100 Coupon exons 01/12/92 to muR muR to wrwkwi m mint m m Redeemable onlyat Capistar Stores Hunt-Wesson code 88822 Retailer Value S1.50 UMfT ONE COUPON PER PURCHASE. ! 8 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-01-14.pdf 6b3b6b1fdf44876bcdec05547b20133d PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST. mi 49058-1893 Hastings, » ^0Ja Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 24 — Tuesday, January 14, 1992 Nashville Council, Planning Commission agree on master plan need by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A session to open lines of communication between the Nashville Village Council and the Nashville Planning Com­ mission last Tuesday helped clear the air between the two panels and between members of the planning board iself. Besides improved com­ munication, another positive outcome may be a master plan for development of‘ the community. The conference was held during the regular monthly meeting of the Planning Com­ mission, an advisory panel whose duty it is to review pro­ posed variances or changes to the village’s 1976 zoning ordinance. Members of the seven- member Planning Commis­ sion are not elected; they are appointed by the village presi­ dent with approval of the Village Council. Planning Commission member Virginia Tobias, who had not attended recent meetings of the board, said she came to last week’s ses­ sion to find out exactly what the role of the commission is. Vermontville Village Council sets two-year wage plan increase by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Vermontville Village Council, meeting Thursday in a session postponed from Jan. 2, approved wage hikes for two full-time employees ofthe Department of Public Works, The two-year plan calls for a 3 percent increase effective March 1, 1992. The following year the raise will be based on the 1992-93 cost of living in­ crease, not to exceed 3 percent. Said Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, “If the cost of living goes up 2 percent, they will get only a 2 percent raise. But if it should go up 5 percent, they will get only 3 percent.” Stewart also received a raise at Thursday’s meeting, since she has taken oyer duties formerly handled by Deputy Clerk Jill Booher, who recent­ ly resigned to accept a posi­ tion with the Maple Valley schools. The council will hire a new deputy clerk for only light secretarial duties such as typ­ ing and answering the phone. The village office will be clos­ ed on Monday, and the deputy clerk will be called in to work only as needed. Stewart now will have full office responsibilities at Ver­ montville Village Hall* in­ cluding issuance of water and sewer bills, a job previously assigned to Booher. For this added duty, Stewart will receive an additional $191.40 per month. Also at Thursday’s meeting, the council members agreed that after Vermont­ ville’s 1992-93 budget takes effect March 1, they will com­ plete a project they have been pursing for several years. “We are definitely going to get our ordinances codified,” said Stewart. She said the council has been talking to Ellen Fox of Ordinance Systems of Kalamazoo over the past five years with that goal in mind. See Wage hikes. Page 8 Nashville Village Council and members of the Planning Commission met last Tuesday evening to open lines of communications that could enhance future development in the community. “I do not want to sit on the board if we have no authority at all,” said Tobias. According to Nashville’s zoning ordinance, the role of the Planning Commission is to review and make recommen­ dations on any matters of zon­ ing referred to them by the Village Council. An applicant seeking a variance in present Maple Valley Jaycees elect officers J-Ad Graphics News Service The new Maple Valley chapter of the Jaycees met at the high school last Tuesday for election of officers. Those chosen to lead the organization are Steve Cor­ win, president; Nicole McMillen, secretary-treasuer; Dina Corwin, community development vice president; Betsy Roberts, indiviudal development vice president; Tom McMillen, membership development vice president; Dennis Vanderhoef, manage- ment development vice presi­ dent, and Ken Christopher, state director. The local organization, with a current membership of 32, was chartered in December with the Michigan Jaycees, the United States Junior The newly-chartered Maple Valley Jaycees will be headed by President Steven Corwin (front). He is flanked by Diane Ferris (left), president of the Grand Rapids Jaycees, and Judy Johnson, membership vice president for the GR group. Other MV officers are (from left, middle row) Nicole McMillen, secretary-treasurer; Dina Corwin, community development VP; Betsy Roberts, individual development VP; (back row) Tom McMillen, membership development VP; Dennis Vanderhoef, management development VP; and Ken Christopher, state director. Chamber of Commerce and JC International. “You have to get 20 members to be chartered,” said Steve Corwin. The Jaycees are looking for civic-minded adults ages 21-39 to join the newly form­ ed chapter. “We encourage others to join us, come and check us out,” added Corwin. The local chapter was organized with the assistance of Diane Ferris, president of the 500-member Grand Rapids Jaycees chapter, and Bonnie Ballinger of the Hastings Jaycees, who is director for Region C, cover­ ing the west side of Michigan. Ferris was on hand at last week’s installation ofofficers, along with Judy Johnson, membership vice president for the Grand Rapids chapter. The Jaycees (formerly call­ ed the Junior Chamber of Commerce) are devoted to the improvement of their com­ munities by training com­ munity leaders. Members are encouraged to organize and run projects that aid their communities and develop the personal skills of individuals. The next meeting of the Maple Valley Jaycees is set for Thursday, Jan. 16. For more information, call Steve or Dina Corwin at (517) 852-9216. zoning would first appeal to “I’ve gotten so many the council, which in turn negative vibes in this com­ would forward it to the com­ munity,” commented Tobias. mission for an opinion before “It’s not that we’re against acting. (proposals for change),” said But only the council has the commission member Bonnie power to actually enact a White. “All we have to go by change. is our (zoning) book. We “We can express our opi­ don’t have a master plan for nion but we have no authori­ the village, all we have is a ty,” explained Commission zoning map. We tell them it Chairman Nelson Brumm. can or can’t be done.” Village President Ray Hin­ Tobias suggested more flex­ ckley criticized the commis­ ibility: “There are times when sion for what he called a the twig is meant to be bent.” “negative” attitude toward a Council Trustee Carol 1990 plan by James Lakin, a Jones Dwyer supported the Portland developer who pro­ need for a master plan for the posed to build a senior village: citizens’ apartment complex “We should have a map of across from Carl’s Super Nashville the way we’d like to Market. see it.” “In the next two or three Dwyer also noted that such months the Planning Commis­ a plan is “a license to state sion is going to be looking at and federal monies that are several exciting (proposals),” available only if you have a said Hinckley. master plan.” He said an industry has in­ Village Trustee Richard dicated a desire to locate in Chaffee Jr. asked whose Nashville, and owners of the responsibility it is to draw up Mulberry Fore Golf Course a master plan. are proposing a condominium White said the plan should development at the south edge reflect not what officials of that property and an RV might prefer, but what village park near the north boundary. residents want. She said that Tobias said, “The idea of at zoning seminars she has at­ change has become so for­ tended she learned the sug­ midable” that many ap­ gested first step for drawing plicants have become afraid to up a master plan is to conduct appear before the Planning See Master plan. Page 2 Commission. In This Issue... • Recycling...hit or miss? Education is the key • Wilson to perform at Nashville Assembly of God • Nashville Council hears Baptists about building proposal • Economic development meeting planned locally �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday,. Janyofy 14, 1992 — Page 2 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation donations announced Hale B. Sackett Memorial is the 'newest Benefactor listing for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation, as donations totaling more than $1,000 have been received in his memory. Additional 1991 Funder ($100 during calendar year) listings are: Leonard and Irma Joppie 70th Anniversary, Charles and Luoise Viele Family, Maple Valley Imple­ ment Inc., Lavance Aldrich, Eaton Federal Savings Bank, State Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald, LCA of Congrega­ tional Church, Roger W. Sackett, Gail and Henry Tinsey, Hinman H. Sackett, Harold and June Satterly, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, S.D. and Iva Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. Ron Barrette, and Donald and Jeanette Joseph. Additional donations in memory of Margaret Bateman have been received from Joseph and Ellen Harper, Elizabeth Arnold, Judith J. Bryan, Diana L. Lipp, G.A. Ryan, Louise Wotring Riley, Gayion and Marie Fisher, Gail and Henry Tinsey Suzanne and Brad, John and Lois Moore, and Mildred Wotring Ford. Memorials were received for Dorothy Benton from: S.D. and Iva Rogers, Kathryn Hodgman, Edwin and Marian Goris, Jim and Carolyn Bryans, Robert and Teri Terry, Robert and Eileen Goris, Leon and Shirley Goris, Margaret Woodard, Kenneth and Gertrude McC r i m m o n, Serena Goodenough, Jim and JoAnn Zemke. Donations in memory of Greta Firster were received from Ruth Wright and Gayion and Marie Fisher. Harold and June Satterly donated in memory ofRolland Baker, Roger Baker and Jack wagner; LaNola Fox in memory of Charlotte Cross Hynes; and Lavance Aldrich in memory of Robert and Donna Gelina. Donations in honor of Ed­ ward (Jim) Zemke were from Dale and Denise Berry and Charles and Louise Viele; in honor of Irma Joppie, first teacher of Marie, from Gayion and Marie Fisher; in V.F.W. POST 8260, Nashville, MI FISH/CHICKEN FRY Friday, Jan. 17,1992 Serving...5:30 to 7:30 P.M. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spears from Jim and JoAnn Zemke; in honor of Alberta and memory of Curtis Rockafellar from their family. Donations in honor of the 70th anniversary of Leonard and Irma Joppie were receiv­ ed from their family. Other contributions were received from: Daryl and Kay Hartzler; John H. Schuring; Eaton Federal Savings Bank; State Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald, Lloyd and Frances Eaton; LCA of Congrega­ tional Church; S.D. and Iva Rogers and Donald and Jeanette Joseph. Roger W. Sackett donated in memory ofHale B. Sackett; Norman and Ruth Richard­ son, in memory of Phillip Gallager; Charles and Louise Viele, in memory ofJune Bar­ rette Wallace, Henry Joppie, Thomas Wyble, Gerald Siple and Rolland Baker; Hinman H. Sackett, in memory of Hale B. Sackett. Phyllis Kilpatrick and Rosemary Housler donated in memory of Sue Y. Morgan (Yasuko Feyiki), former Verj montville teacher. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors who share our sorrow in the loss of our husband, father and grandfather. A special thanks Reverend Barry Smith for his special words, Chester Gospel Church for the lovely lunch. Many thanks to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility and Pray Funeral Home for their many acts ofkindness. The Family of Don Wright INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 % Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ..........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship...... . .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. > Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT Cramped and cool ‘classroom’ quarters What appears to be a typical classroom scene is actually a class being conducted in a foyer at Nashville's Fuller Street Elementary. Chapter I reading teacher Cindy Walker works with third-graders Jennifer Clements (center) and Bobbie Depyper, two of 24 students she meets with daily in the breezy makeshift location just inside the east entryway. Maple Valley school district voters on Feb. 22 will have to decide if they want to eliminate such evident overcrowding with a $10.45 million proposal to add a middle school and expand and renovate other exisiting facilities. Master plan in Nashville discussed, a survey to determine what changes or improvements the public wants to see in the community. “The Planning Commission should consider such things as sewer and- water capacity for growth, ’ ’ suggested Dwyer. “The commission could kind of be in the front line to ask the questions that need to be asked.” Hinckley said he would pre­ sent the idea of a master plan at Thursday’s council meeting, and ask the council to allow the commission to begin formulating steps to develop such a plan. White suggested a citizens’ commit­ tee could be appointed to gather public input for the plan. Also at the Tuesday meeting, the two boards debated pros and cons of abandoning Nashville’s village-owned alleys, which would allow control to revert to abutting property owners. The village has in place an alley abandonment procedure, but each request must be handled on an individual basis with public hearings schedul­ ed before the council can act. Proposed abandonments are reviewed by the Planning Commission. The boards remain divided QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. .10:00 a.m. Worship....... 1:00 a.m. After School Special .. Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .11 a.m. P.M. Service ..7 p.m. Wed. Service ............ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE on the topic; neither board has alleys.” Nashville’s alleys were unanimous agreement. Hinckley said that he and originally set aside for fire­ Village President Pro Tem fighting access, but modem Ted Spoelstra favor total day equipment can no longer abandonment of all alleys ex­ negotiate most of the narrow cept those running behind right-of-ways that divide stores, those leading to village many village blocks into utilities, and those fronting quarter sections. residences. Dwyer said Tues- ■•■(■■■■■■■■■■Maiiiaiiiaiiaiv day she might favor the aban-- Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S donment plan if the village had an overall policy to deal with alleys.. - MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S Brumm said the Planning ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 5 Commission disagrees: “We JJ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 F decided as a board not to close iiiimmiai.wiiiiiimiiiiiu i BINGO I We Now Have MYLAR & LATEX BALLOONS for all OCCASIONS 1 Maple Valley Balloons Mapes Family Florist 107 North Main Street, Nashville 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship . .9:30 a.m. Sun. School ...,11:00 a.m. Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO 301 Fuller St., Nashville Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 1 1 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... 7 p.m. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .......11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. ALAN METTLER Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH from front page INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St; MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, January 14. 1992_ Page 3 Search is on for 1992 Vermontville Two square and contra dances to Maple Syrup Queen, deadline near be held in Vermontville Spring can’t be too far away because it's time once again to prepare for the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen con­ test. Girls who are juniors at Maple Valley High School are eligible to enter the 1992 pageant. Applications are available at the high school office through this month. The new queen will be selected on Tuesday, Feb. 11 after a 7 p.m. dinner, sponsored by the Ver­ montville Lions Club at the Congregational Church. A panel of judges will ask each contestant a series of questions, including the Obituaries Leslie T. Conklin HASTINGS Leslie T. Conklin, 89 of 1991 Camp­ ground Road, Hastings passed away Friday, January 10,1992 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Conklin was bom on February 26,1902 in Dowling, the son of George and Lena (Packer) Conklin. He was raised in the Dowling/Lacey areas and attended the Bristol School. Mr. Conklin was married to Agnes Ketchum in 1928 and she died in 1973. He then married Veda (Scudder) Campbell in September 1976. He was engaged in farming most ofhis working life in the Dowling/Lacey areas. He has resided at his present address since 1976. Mr. Conklin is survived by his wife, Veda; daughter, Hazel Skidmore of Dowling; three sons, Laurence Conklin, Elsie S. Young HASTINGS Elsie S. Young, 71 of 496 Gaskill Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, January 9, 1992 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Young was born on August 22, 1920 in Saranac, the daughter ofAzor and Jessie (Hughes) Curtiss. She was raised in the Saranac area and attended the Henderliter and Clarksville schools. She was married to Garry A. Young on December 4, 1937, having just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. She was employed several years ago as a waitress in the former Hastings restaurants including: Betty’s, The Copper Lantern, and the Highlander. Had also worked for the former Orchard Industries in Hastings. She attended the Hastings Free Methodist Church and was an avid birdwatcher and rose gardner. Mrs. Young is survived by husband, Garry; two daught- Robert Conklin both of Hast­ ings, Charles Conklin of Dowling; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; step­ daughter, Ellen Gray of Delton, two step-sons, Frank Campbell p ofAugusta, g, William Campbell of Grand Rapids; brother, Clifford Conklin of Dowling; four sisters, Nina Stanford, Elsie Davis, Louis Fender all of Hastings, Grace Ritchie of Bellevue; many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by grandson, Gordon Skidmore in 1971; brothers, John and Albert Conklin; sister, Edna and Anna Conklin. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Janu­ ary 14, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend James Barrett officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. topic of maple syrup mak­ ing. The syrup queen and her court will reign over the community's annual Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival on the last week­ end in April, promote local maple syrup products and represent the town in pa­ rades around the state. Prior to the Feb.. 11 event, there will be preliminary judging to narrow the field of contestants to five candidates. Reservations for the din­ ner may be made with members of the Lions Club. Barry County COA lunch menu and events planned Wednesday, Dec. 15 Spaghetti, cauliflower with cheese, green beans, bread, fruit. Thursday, Dec. 16 Turkey and rice casserole, peas, carrots, dessert. Friday, Dec. 17 Meatloaf with gravy, Italian blend, mashed potatoes, bread, pudding. Monday, Dec. 20 Chefs choice. Tuesday, Dec. 21 Swiss steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, bread, fruit. Events Wednesday, Dec. 15 Nashville, blood pressure; Woodland, The Old Timers; Hastings, Consumer Powers; ers, Patricia Dukes of Delton, Lou Endsley and his Kentucky, Shirley Hanford of music. Thursday, Dec. 16 Hastings; son Gerald Young of Lake Odessa; nine grandchil­ Nashville, bingo. Friday, Dec. 17 dren, nine great­ grandchildren; four brothers, Nashville, birthday party. Monday, Dec. 20 Charles Curtiss of Portland, Ervin Curtiss of Ionia, Lynn Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Curtiss of Big Rapids, Loren Woodland, Dr. Calton and his Curtiss of White Cloud, Flori­ music. Tuesday, Dec. 21 - All sites da; four sisters, Helen Darby of Saranac, Carrie Rhodes of puzzles. Muir, Myrtle Swanson of Grand Rapids, Ethel Williams of Belding; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Ranae GIRL, bom Dec. 22, 1991 at Young; brothers, Dale and 1:07 a.m. to Darren and Julie Fisher (Sullivan) at Com­ Milo Curtiss. Funeral services were held munity Hospital in Battle Monday, January 13 at the Creek. Lindsey Noel weighed Wren Funeral Home with in at 7 lbs. and was 20 inches Reverend Daniel D. Graybill long. officiating. Burial was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Lost & Found Charlotte. Memorial contributions LOST two young dogs, male may be made to the Elsie S. brown/white/i.an, female tan/ black spots, West of Nashville Young Memorial Fund. on Swift Rd. 852-9162. Birth announcement The Bandaloop Doctors invite the public to a square and contra dance on the new wood floor of the Vermontville Opera House. Two Fourth Saturday dances have been scheduled, for Jan. 25 and Feb. 22, from 8 to 11 p.m. Beginner workshops to introduce newcomers to the basic dance steps will begin at 7:30 p.m. both Saturdays. Contra dancing involves an active social evening of danc­ ing in circle, square and line formation. All ages, from 6 to adult, can follow and enjoy contra dancing. Experience is not necessary — all dances are taught. It is not necessary to bring your own partner. Contra dancing encourages everyone to dance with as many people as possible. Dress is casual. Do wear flat, comfortable shoes. Music and calls will be pro­ vided by the Bandaloop Doctors, a Lansing area string band whose members hail from Meridian Township, Lansing and Dimondale. They began playing for the Lansing Parks Department DaddyDaughter dances five years ago and have played and call­ ed contra dances in Lansing and Traverse City, as well as the Newaygo County Fair and many parties and weddings. Dave Langdon plays fiddle See us for QUALITY INVITATIONS RECEPTION ITEMS ATTENDANTS GIFTS by Carlson Craft THE REMIN 1952 N. Broadway, 945-9554 student of Holland's who has twice called the Looking Glass Dance and regularly calls at the weekly Foster Center Thursday dances in Lansing. The cost is $4 per person, but anyone interested in sitting gate for one-half hour in ex­ change for half price admis­ sion can sign up at the door. The Opera House is located on Main Street in. Vermontville. Latest contributions to Putnam Library fund The latest contributions to Putnam Public Library came recently in memory of Margaret Bateman by Mabie Powers, and Vidian and Louise Roe. In memory of George Graham by Donald and Jeanette Joseph. In memory of Geneva Brumm by Bruce and Pam Barnes. I memory of Arthur A. In Kays by Ellen Kays. A donation was received from Donald and Jeanette Joseph. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment EXHIBIT “A” NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Maple valley Schools EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, has called a special elec­ tion to be held in the school district on Saturday, February 22, 1992. TAKE NOTICE that the following propositions will be submitted at the special election: EXHIBIT ‘C’ I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Ten Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($10,450,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the pur­ pose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or ad­ ditions to and partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the Fuller and Maplewood elementary schools and the middle/ high school building; constructing a new running track; and developing and improving the sites? ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 4 mills ($4.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992 to 1994, inclusive, to provide additional operating funds, in part, to operate the proposed new facilities and to continue and improve existing curriculum? THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIG­ IBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1992, IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1992. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23,1992, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Board of-Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. DAVID TUCKEY Secretary, Board of Education (1 -7-92-70) II. BEFORE WEDDING BELLS and is a member ofthe Scarlet Runner String Band, seen regularly at the Looking Glass Third Saturday dance in Lansing. Melanie Kennicott, a member of the former Bosom Buddies string band, plays banjo. Trading places on guitar and calling are Jan Holland, a long-time Lansing area caller who has made guest appearances throughout the midwest, and Edna Poore, a �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 14, 1992 __Page 4 Memories of the Past... Illness and wintery roads news in '28 by Susan Hinckley News in the Nashville com­ munity 64 years ago this week was scarce, except for reports of colds and flu, wintery weather and impassable rural roads. Also of note was a PTA meeting interrupted by a bam fire in the Martin district. The following local items, school notes and country cor­ respondence appeared in The Nashville News on Jan. 12, 1928: Local News — Clyde Sanders has been quite sick for several days, and unable to work at his job on the railroad section. — Mrs. Harry Boise was brought home from the hospital Saturday and is get­ ting along nicely. Dr. Brown is attending her. — Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jessup are nicely located in their new home, the Mae Potter residence, on Middle Street. — Ed Hafner, mail carrier, who has been confined with the flu, is again on the job. — Gail Lykins has gone to Detroit today to purchase some new machinery. — Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Greenfield have moved to Charlotte. — Francis Kaiser, who has been working in Lansing, has entered the Worksham Train­ ing School at Chicago, taking up work to become a mortician. — The Nashville School Board officers attended the Barry County Officers meeing at Hastings Wednesday. — A minstrel show will be at the Star Theatre next Tues­ day night. — Basketball, Hastings In­ dependents vs. Nashville In­ dependents Friday night. Two games, starting at 7:15, at the Opera House, Admission 15 and 25 cents. — Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Munro and Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Edmonds were at Hastings Monday evening attending ladies’ night and regular meeting of Giblum Council. — R. H. Olin was at Kalamazoo Monday, atten­ ding a meeting of the WillysOverland dealers. — Daniel Bollinger, who is seriously ill at the home ofhis daughter, Mrs. Wesley Booher, 86 Yale St., Battle Creek, is reported no better at present. — F. H. Rarick of Hayward, California, renew­ ing his subscription to The News, writes: “I am still en­ joying California weather, working a little in the garden every day. Does that sound a little fishy? I love to read the letters ofall old friends in The News.” — Dr. Edith Gibson of Tyler, Texas, left Saturday, after spending a week with her brother, Ward Smith, and family. — Bom Jan. 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker, a 9-lb. son who will answer to the name of Robert Carroll. Mrs. Will Weaks is caring for mother and baby. mail man goes with horse and cutter, the old way. — Mrs. John Rupe is suf­ fering with inflamation in the eyes. — The Castleton Center School puts on a program at the Shores school Friday evening, Jan. 20. The Shores School returns the favor by putting on a program at Castleton Center on Friday, Jan. 27. — Homer Rowlader’s children are on the gain after a tussle with colds. — Caroline Hershberger is now enrolled at the Wellman school. South Vermontville The snow plow has been running day and night the past week to keep the roads open. — Mr. Pilfer received word last week that his sister at Mulliken is very sick. — Milbom Strait attended the basketball game at Woodland Thursday night. — The Chance School will visit the Wells P.T.A. Thursday evening and put on the program. — Miss Barbara Dille has been quite ill at her home in Grand Rapids. She is some better now, but is still unable to attend school. School Notes — The third class in the first grade have finished their primers and will begin to read from the Field first readers this week. The second grade expected to begin reading in the Field Advance second reader next week. — The second grade is making some very pretty Eskimo booklets. — Ruby Penfold is absent North Irish Street from the second grade this — Mrs. Jason Gorham of week, and Joyce Rothaar is Jackson spent the weekend absent from the first grade. with her sister, Mrs. Andrew — Dorothy Powers and Dooling and family. Mr. and Evelyn Tieche visited Mrs. Mrs. E. L. Bosworth and Don Parks’ room last week. Nolb were callers Saturday, to — Madeline Allen, see the new baby. Eugene Margaret Snow and Pearl Dickey of Vermontville was a Penfold were absent last caller Sunday night. Bernice week. Swift is working at Andrew — Velva Penfold is still ab- Dooling’s. sent from the seventh grade. — The snow left us bad — Theresa Douse visited roads, the road scraper had to the kindergarten Wednesday. clear the roads and the mail — The kindergarten enman had to go with bobs. joyed a birthday party given by Mrs. Edmonds in honor of Striker District Loren’s sixth birthday. — Edwin Chaffee has been having a tussle with boils of North Castleton late, last week being in bed — The snow plow went nearly all the week. through this vicinity last — The ladies of the East week, but as yet it’s not safe Baltimore Sewing Project to venture through this Vicini­ class met with Lenora and ty from the Shores Esther Striker Dec. 30 for an schoolhouse west, as several all-day meeting. The earlier have tried it with bad luck. hours of the day were spent We are speaking of autos. The with a home beautifying lesson given by our leader, Mrs. Francher. In the after­ noon, we reviewed our last year’s work and cut and started to fit a muslin model for one of our new members, Mrs. Grace Chaffee. Only two members of our group were able to go to Hastings last Friday to attend the lec­ ture given by Prof. Gregg of M.S.C., sickness and bad roads being the cause. — Mrs. Calvin Palmer is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Adelbert Reynolds. She is doing quite poorly at present. — Leon Myers, the road constructor, has moved the big power shovel and teams to Caledonia, where they are busy on a gravel job for the winter. We are all patiently waiting for spring to come and then we all wish Mr. Myers better success with gravel pits. Three Bridges — Mrs. Flora Baird is seriously ill at the home ofher daughter, Mrs. Mildred Crane, in Battle Creek. — L. Underwood and fami­ ly are spending a few days at Clayton Decker’s. They ex­ pect to move into the Ackett house soon. — Mrs. Dale Navue has been sick with the grippe the past week. Her grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Downing, spent Sunday and Monday with her. — Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dickinson are enjoying elec­ tric lights. Moore District — The Moore School children ate dinner served by the L.A.S. at Clyde Walton’s last Thursday. — We are sorry that Miss Leora Briton has moved from our district. — Erma Janson is back in school, after a long absence. — Mr. and Mrs. Van Hellen and family have moved to Hastings. — Glenn and Tom Hoff­ man went to Lansing on business Monday. Entertainment was homemade in the days when rural residents were housebound by winter snows. News was scarce then, too, observed the North Castleton correspondent, as everone was busy "keep­ ing the home fires burning." Here, two men identified as Byron and Erwin Campbell, entertain themselves with an outdoor concert on a wintery day. The photo is from the collection of the late Ella (Denton) Taylor of Nashville. Martin Comers — Friday evening, just as the people began to con­ gregate for the Parent­ Teacher’s meeting, it was discovered that some of the buildings belonging to our teacher and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Eldin Matthews, were on fire. Nearly everyone went to the fire, which was caused by an explosion of a gasoline lantern, and which destroyed the grainary, tool shed and bam. The livestock, harness and a quantity of grain were saved. Not being able to get central (telephone operator), the fire truck did not get there in time to do much good. At a late hour, after the fire, we had the business meeting of the P.T.A. and a short pro­ gram. We are sorry that this bad luck had to come to Mr. and Mrs. Matthews. Barryville — Miss Ida Burchett and son ofFreeport started out last Wednesday night to visit the former’s sister, Mrs. Orlo Roush, but at the Foster cor­ ner they got their car stalled in the snow drift and had ta call Mr. Foster, who had gone to bed, for help. They worked for about two hours. before they got righted up and on their way back to Freeport. Morgan — William Stone returned Saturday to help Leonard Doxley and Mr. Service cut wood on the David Bolinger farm. — School began Monday, after a two weeks’ vacation. Dayton Comers — Mr. and Mrs. Leo Underwood have moved south of Nashville. We are sorry to lose them from our Kalamo neighborhood and wish them — Owing to the stormy success in their new home. weather and so much sickness Baltimore Townline among the members, only — Vem Hammond, who eight were in attendance at the has been sick for the past two meeting of the K.W.C. on weeks, is somewhat better at Wednesday at the home of present. Mrs. Alfreda Frey. After a — The pupils in the Barney short business session, in­ Mills school are having an ex­ teresting items about the tended vacation on account of Southwest Maple Grove peculiarities of different races illness of their teacher, Miss — There was a good sized were given for roll call. Mrs. Garrett. crowd in attendance at the Leona Martens told us about L.A.S. at Clyde Walton’s last the Indians and Mrs. Cecil North Castleton week. Proceeds were over Frey about the yellow race, — News is very scarce, as $13. after which a social hour was everyone is keeping the home — Mrs. Claude Hoffman enjoyed and the hostess fires burning, so there is was at Hastings Friday atten­ treated us to delicious nothing doing in the line of ding the second lesson on homemade candy. news. home beautification. — Friends ofMr. and Mrs. — Mr. and Mrs. Roy George VanSickles and family Gillespie and daughter spent were sorry to learn of their the weekend in Lansing. losing their home by fire recently. The VanSickles liv­ Northeast Castleton ed on the A. P. Swift farm 80% Efficient — A shower was given Mr. while in Kalamo and less than and Mrs. George Austin and a year ago moved to the farm family on Friday evening at they purchased near Marshall. the home of her father, M. Mrs. VanSickles was alone at Ehret. On account of sickness the time the fire was in the different homes, the at­ discovered, Mr. V. being in tendance was small. Marshall, six miles away. The contents from the cellar and Maple Grove Center first floor were practically all — W. C. Clark and Mr. saved. They plan to rebuild as Zervel made a business trip to soon as possible. Battle Creek Monday. — Mrs. Lydia Shields, who — Marcelle and Madlyn has been very ill the past Mason visited in Augusta last • Air Conditioning week, is somewhat improved. week. • Sales & Service — Mrs. William Fowler is — School began this week We also do custom on the sick list. at Norton after two weeks’ — There were no church sheet metal work vacation. services here Sunday on ac­ — Prayer meeting Thurs­ count of the stormy day and day evening was at the home drifted roads, many of the of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Balch. crossroads being impassible. Century Furnace Travel by auto in early January 1928 was impeded by heavy snows rni.d„n least one Nashville mailrnan to go "with horseean and cutter cu er the eoo^d way ere na area-1910 photo, a one-horse sleigh waits for a driver at the old arist mill « NashviHe's North Main Street. Looking on is Edwin, son of mill owners Fredrick tocolTuggS5"' ° la,er Cha"9ed ,he ,amil* ’« Kane. become a Walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, January 14, 1992 — Page 5 Recycling Education considered the key by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Response to a convenient new community recycling site at Carl’s Market in Nashville has been overwhelming, say organizers, but some users still need education to make the project a complete success. “This is not a dump, it is a collection site for clean recyclable materials,” said Ted Spoelstra, volunteer coordinator of the site, spon­ sored by the village of Nashville. Costs of operation are shared equally by the villages ofNashville and Vermontville and townships of Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermontville. “It makes it difficult for Hastings Sanitary Service to sell (the recyclables) if they are not properly sorted,” said Spoelstra. HSS provides the containers and hauls away the materials whenever capacity is reached for only $100 per month. Spoelstra said there are a few people who have been us­ ing the site improperly. In­ fractions include failure to remove caps or lids from jugs, jar or bottles, not flattening *« „ -1 -1 i ik ■ota ■otaUi Ku " "I ImIm uai uMk^S Mk k^S .ins Nib ■vt m Btat iita fa --W, lt,n Bfa|. R it k d AniUKk'iui taft® ik - Mr. k fc b CuhmlteaviE lilt litiliniii cans and jugs, and depositing colored glass in the bin that calls for “clear only.” “There is a problem with brown glass,” said Spoelstra. “People need to read the signs.” Sturdy signs with explicit instructions were provided by Recyling in Barry County (RiBC), a non-profit organization that helped Nashville village officials establish the site last year. “Milk jugs should be just that no other kinds of plastics at all (in the bin designated for milk jugs),” said Spoelstra. Inside the market there is a large container near the pro­ duce department for deposit of mixed plastics, such as detergent or fabric softener bottles. There is another con­ tainer for styrofoam items, such as egg cartons. These materials are hauled away for Carl’s by the Spartan Corp. “This is a neat idea and they are doing it at their own expense,” said Spoelstra. He said a primary concern in recyling is to compact everything as much as possi­ ble to reduce costs of hauling the materials to market. Thursday there were items in both containers that had not been crushed by the depositor. “All they’ve got to do is smash it flat,” explained Spoelstra. “Our biggest complaint,” said store owner Jeanette Joseph, “is that they are not taking lids off colored plastic bottles and not flattening them.” Metal cans and plastic milk jugs placed in the outside bins also must be flattened to con­ serve space. Since the site was opened in September, Hastings Sanitary Service has emptied the 30-cubic-yard bin of tin cans and plastic milk jugs five times, and the 10-cubic-yard glass container, four times. “It’s kind ofexciting,” said Spoelstra. “That’s 150 yards of plastic and tins cans that didn’t make it to the landfill and 40 yards of glass. That is quite a significant amount not going into landfill.” Items accepted at the out­ door site are clear glass jars and bottles (clean with no lids); metal food cans (clean­ ed, labels off, and flattened); aluminum, including aluminum foil (wiped clean); and plastic milk jugs, (wash­ ed, flattened, no caps). RECYCLE STATION CLEAN REMOVE LIDS Labels need not be removed from glass jars and bottles, but only clear glass is accep­ table. No window glass, ceramics or light bulbs are accepted. Recyclables that may be deposited inside the storeare items of polystyrene (com­ monly called sytrotoam) that have been cleaned and crush­ ed, and colored plastics such as detergent bottles (rinsed clean and flattened). “The public has got to understand that the site has to be used properly,” concluded Spoelstra. “We would sure hate to lose it just on account of a few (violators).” He suggested that depositors who spot others mis-using the site might offer them instructions in proper procedure for recycling. Spoelstra said he may pro­ pose an educational poster contest among youngsters in the Maple Valley school district as an interesting way to inform the public of proper recycling procedures. The posters could be displayed in store windows and other public places. CD’s Maturing?... Stock Market Blues? YOU CAN OO aW OZOf GUARANTEED EARN 1 FULL YEAR Genny is from Charlotte, and has been celebrating her gift of song since 9 years of age. She has had many years of vocal and keyboard study under several of the nation's top gospel music educators, and is now in a solo ministry role. A freewill offering will be taken. The Assembly of God is located at 735 Reed St., Nashville. The public is in­ vited to attend. * High Renewal Rates * Tax Deferred Growth *10% Free Withdrawal Each Year * Guarantee Acct. Value * No Probate ' * No Front End Loads or Fees ♦PENALTY FOR EARLY WITHDRAWAL Stanley Trumble CALL TODAY sKSiteniu 4 WASH Only clear glass is accepted at the convenient new recycling drop site at Carl's Market, points out Ted Spoelstra, volunteer coordinator of the project, but this does not include window glass. He believes public education on proper use of the facility will help ensure its continued existence. Other infractions include failure to flatten plastic or metal items and to remove caps or lids. itfttoiaW msMun limit NO WINDOW GLASS LIGHT BULBS OP CERAMICS RECYCLING IN BARRY COUNTY 623-5546—----------- Genny Wilson to perform at Nashville Assembly of God Genny Wilson, a mid­ Michigan gospel singer, keyboard and recording artist, will appear in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Nashville Assembly of God. Wilson has performed throughout Michigan and has toured several other states singing with many Michigan groups. She has performed on stage with the Mid-south Boys, the Northams, the Novell Edition, Perfect Heart, and many others. GLASS BOTTLES & JARS CLEAR ONLY. PLEASE HELP KEEP THIS SITE Got the Post-Christmas TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main Vermontville, MI -faifcaW lot ktaiMl81* ’a auimta*1 ri pi Bl k Ba fcso(ian«jffl6s Jfc. G»tL id jd Genny Wilson Why not get a new look? Jobs Wanted STYLES-R-US 224 Main, Nashville • Tuesday thru Friday WALK-INS WELCOME Phone 852-1757 • SYLVIA hoeve K ns CREDIT COUNSELOR wants to help you get your bills paid and improve your credit rating. I’ve been there. Call Jessie Lewis, 945-5809. STANTON'S WmcTioneees & BF (517)726-0181 144 south min sneer ueiMOrtTMIlie. MIOHG4H 49096 rcmtors (517)852-1717 . s*™™ OPEN HOUSE tss IB Donkey Basketball Sunday, January 19 1:00-2:30 PM Come and watch local Maple Valley Atheletes ride donkeys ... JANUARY 18 at 7:30 P.M. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL — Free Rides for Kids — $4.00 $3.00 $1.00 Adult and High School Student Grade School Student and Senior Citizen More at the Door Sponsored by ... MAPLE VALLEY VARSITY CLUB Located at 4197 Kalamo Hwy., Charlotte (south on Battle Creek Hwy. past the Charlotte High School to Kalamo and west approx. 3-4 miles) Excellent country home for only $59,500. Home has 4-5 bedrooms, 1 '/a baths, 1st floor laundry, above ground pool, garage. Be sure to plan to see this property if you are looking for a special country home! JUST LISTED! 100 acres of land approx, one-half wooded. Contract terms. L-103. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Volley News, Noshville, Tuesday, January 14, 1992 — Page 6 From Our Readers Now is a bad time to ask for millage increase! To the editor: Each week now I look for­ ward to my Maple Valley News to see what Supt. Parks has to say about our educa­ tional system and our need for more space for a better education. There is only way we can gain more room, and that is to build at great cost to the tax­ payer. Here we go again, that old idea that more money spent creates better education. It ain’t so! I believe the mind set at this time with Mr. Parks is the same as with the state and federal government. Its only tax dollars we spend, why worry, we can always get more? In his remarks Sept. 24, Mr. Parks talked about a longrange planning committee and a community survey. He talk­ ed about involvement and how volunteers were to collect results, which were to be published. Where were these volunteers? No one contacted me or the more than 100 peo­ ple I talked to. Most of these people were opposed to most of the survey, that may have been the reason. After reading the headlines, “Survey shows support,” I changed my mind. Of 3000 forms sent out, only 145 were returned. I felt that there was little concern and less support than even I had believed. This is less than a 5 percent response, and of these, more than 50 percent were against any increase in operation fun­ ding or the bonding issue, yet Mr. Parks continued on. Mr. Parks on Dec. 29 said students in grades K-6 have one regular teacher and then have to adjust to six teachers in seventh and eighth grade. Many have difficulty and this results in higher failure rates and behavioral problems for seventh and eighth graders. With this in mind, is it then wise to create these problems for fifth and sixth graders? Mr. Parks talks about these failure rates and behavioral problems, and I wonder why more adults from this school system are not really messed WOMEN'S CHANGING ROLE • Growing Independence • Career Women • One-Parent Family • Divorced • New and Major Responsibilities Have you planned ahead to: • Protect your children • Protect your standard of living • Protect your income • Save for retirement • Have financial security The Ohio CaMjaltv Insurance Company Thr ONIO l*e Insurance Comp** 116 S Third • Hamilton On* a$O2S Contact your agent todayformore information. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information. contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate up from not having middle schools available to them. What about those who entered school right out of the oneroom country schools? They must have really had problems! I read with interest Dec. 3 the letter to the editor in total favor of the new middle school, saying “it would be in the best interest for students and teachers, and well worth the money spent.” Maybe in his 14 or 15 years he is wise beyond his age. But maybe we should wait another 15 years and ask him again, after he has lived in the adult world, paid outrageous property taxes, gas taxes and income taxes. Until that time I don’t feel he really can state it’s “well worth the money.” How many tax dollars have already been spent on this idea with little or no taxpayer ap­ proval? I’m sure no plans were drawn for free. What is the real cost of our bonding, that cost above the $11,000, the cost of printing and mail­ ing about 600 copies of pro­ spectus and the possible trip to New York. At most every other opportunity, Mr. Parks has stated estimated costs. Why not now? We continue to hear that our school is short on funds, yet on Dec. 17 we read that the school board approved pay hikes for substitute teachers and a generous raise it was. We now pay more than Charlotte, Hastings, Lakewood and Barry County Intermediate. In the same article, we hear about a proposal from a prin­ cipal to hire someone to do part of his or herjob, another MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HNIS • BUNGALOW ■ LAKE ODESSA - 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. ON CORNER LOT • NASHVILLE - 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, garage and extra storage. Good loca­ tion. Priced to sell. Give Don a call! (N-396) CLOSE TO HOSPITAL, HASTINGS - 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward close to schools. Call Tim for more "info". (H-397) 120 ACRES NOW $98,0001! AND EXTRA 40 ACRES .Eves. 726-0223 .......... 852-1784 Eves. 852-0786 ........ 726-1171 ........ 852-2012 JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER......... Multiple Listing GARRY KNOLL.................... Service (MLS) JERI BAKER......................... Home Warranty Available TIM BURD $28,000!! Bellevue: 3 bedroom house plus farm buildings. LAND CONTRACT TERMS!! 15 miles to Battle Creek — 30 miles to Lansing. The "extra" 40 acres has been perk tested for septic. (F-384) MAKING A “CHANGE IN 1992?? Whether you are contemplating a 5 ACRE “PARK-LIKE” SETTING ■ NASHVILLE - Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole build; ing. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! (N-392) VACANT LAND 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. Listed at $21,900! (VL-247) smaller home or a larger home, NEAR VERMONTVILLE getting the family into the “country” or need to move into town — please let us help you “make your move!” Blacktop road. Land contract terms. (VL-359) Give us a call if you are thinking of selling or buying - “Spring” is just around the corner!! 10 ACRE 24 ACRES PARCEL IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) way to spend more money. Maybe we could have this persion paid out of the prin­ cipal’s wages as he or she will be doing his or her work. I have talked to a number of people on this issue and have yet to hear any positive responses. The main concern is, where is this money going to come from? Nashville and Vermontville area made up of many retired families, farmers, and some working class and a number of public assistance families. Few peo­ ple in the area command a salary of $60,000 plus. Factories are closing, jobs are being lost, wages are down, homes are being foreclosed on, bankruptcies are at our all-time high, and what do we hear? “Bite the bullet.” I can’t even afford the gun! In 1991 our townships reap­ praised local property and I received a $500 tax increase, now Mr. Parks wants to add $299. Being self-employed for the past 21 years, this is about as bad as I have seen it, and it doesn’t look to get better. I can’t believe it’s only me. There has got to be others. Write a letter, let this superintendent and his group know how you feel. This country is in trouble, and now is not the time. Mr. Harold Stewart made a remark that without this bond approval, M.V. is as high as it can go, we can grow no more. Then we read all the praise from the U of M evaluation. We don’t need to spend over $10 million to get a better education. A big push is being made to vote soon, and it looks kind of funny to me. A great number of retired people on fixed in­ comes are in the south and have-little idea what is going on up here. Is this the plan? Is the school district making ef­ forts to contact these people? No, it is up to us to obtain voter applications to send to these people. I also wonder about the ballot and the way we will vote. The question was asked about what if the millage passes and bonding doesn’t, or vice versa. Mr. Parks says we can’t tie the two together, I ask, why not? The only sensi­ ble thing to do is make it a combined vote. Gary Spidel Nashville Bonding, millage should be defeated here! To the editor: It appears the Maple Valley School Board is out of touch with the people who elected them. The bonding and millage issue is very poor timing, with the economic problem in this area. It will tax people out of their homes, including renters who will pay higher rents due to increased property taxes. Did any committee member do any personal contacting? Apparently not much, judging from the results of the survey with less than 150 returned. No one picked any surveys that I’ve heard so I finally mailed mine. I’ve yet to talk to anyone who approves of either the bonding or millage issue. Vote no! Defeat it! David Murphy Nashville Free eye exams offered to area’s working poor citizens Area optometrists will offer free eye examinations for the working poor under the 1992 Vision USA program: Dr. Bard Bloom and Dr. Scot Bloom in Hastings and Dr. John Hemming and Dr. David Burnett in Lake Odessa will provide eye examination services during Save Your Vi­ sion Week March 1-7. Potential patients for the Vi­ sion USA program will be screened by the American Op­ tometric Association during January. The toll-free number for pa­ t i e n t s to call is 1-800-766-4466. Those deterHousehold Size 1 2 3 4 5 (or more) mined eligible to participate will be assigned to an op­ tometrist near their residence or place of employment. To be eligible for care under Vision USA, a person must be working at least part­ time, have no health in­ surance, have not had an eye exam within the past 12 mon­ ths, and meet income guidelines (see chart). The professional services are free. Those who need glasses will pay $19 for single vision and $28 for bifocals. To participate, call the tollfree number during January. Monthly Income $600 or less $765 or less $1,025 or less $1,275 or less $1,700 or less or Annual Income $7,000 or less $9,000 or less $12,000 or less $15,000 or less $20,000 or less Superintendent’s Corner Appreciating your local school board BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks January is “School Board Appreciation Month.” It is fitting that we give credit to the 4,200 men and women who make decisions that affect the lives and futures of 1.7 million school children in our great states. Under Michigan law, the schools are the responsibility ofthe state, which is subdivided into 560 local districts, each govern­ ed by a local school board. Although each school board is sworn to carry out the federal and state laws relating to educa­ tion, there are many rights and responsibilities at the local level. Included are decisions about programs, policies and facilities. Our system of local school districts and boards of education epitomizes representative and participatory government — citizens elected from their community making decisions about educational programs based on community needs, values and expectations. -r School board members do not serve because of the wages and benefits of the job. The pay is low and the hours are long. Rather, they serve out of the conviction that the education of our citizens is a very important part of our society. They also know and believe that leadership from local citizens is an essential part of education in our nation, state and community. Ifyou believe in the value ofeducation and the importance of representative government in carring it out, this is a good time to show your appreciation to your local board members. Give them a call or write to them. They will appreciate your contact and concern. The names ofyour local board members are Harold Stewart, president; John Krolik, vice president; David Tuckey, secretary; Lynn Mengyan, treasurer; Rebecca Eaton, trustee; Bonnie Leep, trustee; and Ted Spoelstra, trustee. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Staff of Dr. Michael Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries For Sale Automotive ’89 S-10, red, 83,000 miles, $3000. Phone anytime, 948-2574. ।--- --------------------- । NEW PATIENT SPECIAL .s n 1 EXAMINATION, EXAMINATION X-RAYS, X-RAYS AND TREATMENT T ..................... r...o..2..o * MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 1/21/92 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 |1 �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. January 14, 1992 — Page 7 Nashville Council hears Baptists' 2nd building proposal by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter 316 Phillips St. to a vacant church-owned lot on the east side of Middle Street. A A plan for expansion by garage near the Phillip Street Nashville Baptist Church that house also would be removed. narrowly failed to gain village Adams said that during the council approval in 1990 was Baptists’ 1990 presentation to brought before the panel again the council, village officials Thursday evening. had expressed concern about Roger Adams, a member of water runoff from the propos­ the church board, made the ed building. He said he has presentation to the council. since met with Leon Frith, Adams said he was giving Nashville DPW supervisor, the council “more informa­ who suggested a method to tion to base a decision on.” route the water to the The proposal calls for addi­ municipal storm sewer “so tion of an approximately 80 x runoff would be no significant 100-foot fellowship hall and problem.” gymnasium to be added to the Adams also said concerns north side of the church. about property values in the Adams said it would be a area have been dealt with by “nice facility” also contain­ asking professionals to visit ing a kitchen and classrooms. the neighborhood to assess the Village approval for the situation. project is needed because the “The real estate people ad­ Baptists propose to construct vised us that (the expansion) the addition over the west end would make no appreciable of an east-west alley that lies difference in values ofthe sur­ north of the present building. rounding houses,” reported The church owns all proper­ Adams. ties abutting the affected sec­ He stressed that the propos­ tion of the alley, and all but ed building would stand no one parcel of the entire length higher than 20 feet, which of the east-west strip. should not affect air flow to The proposed structure neighboring homes — another would not affect the east end concern expressed at the 1990 ofthe alley, nor would it have hearing. any effect on an intersecting Adams said church Roger Adams explained to Nashville Village Council north-south alley in the block representatives will personal­ plans for proposed addition of a fellowship hall­ which lies between Phillips ly contact every homeowner and Cleveland streets, from in the immediate area to ex­ gymnasium to Nashville Baptist Church. Washington to Gregg Street. plain the proposal before “We don’t want to buy any west of the church, where in To make way for the addi­ another public hearing is held. more houses, or build any the past the Baptists acquired tion, the Baptists propose to “If we get this done, this is more parking lots.” several homes and tore them move a house they now own at our final plan,” said Adams. He referred to the blockjust down to construct a large pav­ ed parking lot. This was after neighborhood residents com­ plained about churchgoers’ vehicles parked on area streets during Sunday services, which normally draw an atten- dance of 700 to 800 persons. One home facing the sanc­ tuary was left standing and now serves as the church office. Alleys in Nashville are owned by the village, having originally been set aside for firefighting purposes, but to­ day most are not large enough to handle modem fire trucks. The village zoning or­ dinance contains nothing about closure ofalleys, but the council does have a pro­ cedural guideline for alley abandonment, and has aban­ doned at least five of them on an indiviudal basis since 1978. The council Thursday set a public hearing on the Baptist proposal for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12. In other business last week, the council: — Approved a resolution expressing a desire for a master plan for the village and requesting the Village Plann­ ing Commission commence work on development of such a plan with the full coopera­ tion of village employees and assistance of a citizens’ com­ mittee answerable to the com­ mission. (See related story in this issue.) — Heard a report from Village Clerk Rose Heaton on renewal of a two-year $150,000 Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation for qualified low-income homeowners in the villages of Nashville and Vermontville and townships of Castleton and Vermontville. “The village (now) is going to ad­ minister the grant instead of (Castleton) township,” said Heaton. — Heard a year-end report from Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr., council representative to the Castleton-Maple GroveNashville fire board. He said that the local department was called out on 70 runs in 1991. The total of structural fire losses in the district for the year was only $20,000; total contents amounted to $7,500. Time Out For Women" program offered by Extension Service Jan. 30 iiialastasMSK' nmisiffi altaite jsrciiwpfflwinTisiten snimimtaftte? The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers will have a special program, “Time Out For Women,” Thursday, Jan. 30, beginning at 9:30 a.m. This program is designed to expand the participant’s think­ ing while networking with other women. Start the morn­ ing by selecting one of three concurrent sessions. One can choose Connie Meredith, a nurse practitioner from the Lansing Women’s Health Center, as she discusses health issues for the mature woman. Or Judith McQueen, acting director of MSU women’s programs, will show how to develop a strategy for managing time and finding time for oneself. The third op­ tion will open the world ofart, as Dr. Carolyn Fisher of Kresge Art Museum lets one enhance the senses through art appreciation. Three more class options are available after lunch, which include how to plan your dream cruise, discover­ ing beauty at any age and step­ ping forward into a unique volunteer challenge. The final speaker will be John Stucko, director of cor­ porate communications with Farm Bureau Insurance, who will provide insight in “Mak­ ing Yourself Heard” through public speaking. “Time Out For Women” will be held at the Quality Suites Hotel, 901 Delta Com­ merce Drive, just off from Saginaw Street in Delta Township, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, in­ cluding registration, lunch and light refreshments. Pre­ registration is required by Jan. 17. Write check payable to Eaton Extension Homemakers and mail to Thelsa Turner, 709 High Street, Charlotte, Mich. 48813 or call 543-2899. Local economic development group to begin meetings A meeting will be held at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Monday, Jan. 20 at 7 Bar-B-Q Ribs Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18 $625 Potato, Salad or Soup, Vegetable and Roll — 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. — We are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday thru Saturday The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main. Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! p.m. to learn more about the importance of economic growth and development for the area. For nearly a year, the con­ cept of having an area-wide group involved in discussion of economic development has loomed as a possibility the community may want to investigate. The group may want to look as such questions as the im­ portance of the economic status ofour communities; the causes of economic decline; characteristics needed within a community for economic growth and development; the role of business; community, school and government in the help or hinderance to growth and development; how ex­ isting businesses can be enhanced and developed, and what are characteristics of our community that foster good growth and development? For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. HOURS: ? a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Recycle Hearing Aid Batteries Here 219 Main St., Nashville • 852*0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 14, 1992 — Page 8 Video teleconference scheduled for Jan. 29 A series of video teleconference meetings is be­ ing offered through Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin and the Univer­ sity of Minnesota. The second local broadcast of this series will be held on Jan. 29 at Roger Sederlund’s farm, 4121 S. Perkey Road. Producers are encouraged to be at Roger’s home at 11:45 School Lunch Menus ____________o Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High Schoo) Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 15 ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, corn, pears. Thursday, Jan. 16 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna Sandwich, green beans, fruit juice, roll and butter, no salad bar. Friday, Jan. 17 School in A.M. only. No lunches. Monday, Jan. 20 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog, *Mac. and Cheese, apple, french fries, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Jan. 21 ♦Salad, *Tuna and noodle casserole, sweet potatoes, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 15 Fishwich/bun, cheese slice, green beans, stewed prunes. Thursday, Jan. 16 Pizza, sweet potatoes, fruit jello. Friday, Jan. 17 School in A.M. only. No Lunch. Monday, Jan. 20 Barbeque/bun, peas, peach cobbler. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Chicken nuggets/dip, com, pears, peanut butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 15 Nacho chips w/cheese and meat, com, fruit. Thursday, Jan. 16 Spaghetti-o’s w/meat, green beans, pears. Friday, Jan. 17 School A.M. only. No Lunch. Monday, Jan. 20 Goulash, peas, peanut but­ ter sandwich, fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Fiesta Stix, green beans, pears. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 3. a.m., as this program will start at exactly noon and run until 1:30 p.m. The title of this broadcast will be "Transferring Farm Assets-and Management.” The conference will feature University of Wisconsin -Platteville Farm Manage­ ment Specialist John Am­ brosius, University of Min_n_e__ s_o_ta___E__x_te_nsion Economist in farm management, Ken Thomas, and Minnesota area Extension agents in farm management, Lorin Westman and Merv Freeman. Topics to be discussed will include early transition years; getting to full partnership; phase-out and retirement years and transferring in­ divisible property. Participants can direct ques­ tions for Ken Thomas and Lorin Westman as well as a lender and attorney via an 800 number. Call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension office for further information (517/543-2310 or 372-5594). Adult Education class gets underway Jan. 27 Maple Valley Adult Educa­ tion classes begin again at the Adult Learning Center in Nashville Jan. 27. The learning center is located at 204 N. Main St. in Nashville - just south of the village office and is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thorough Thursday. All classes required for a high school diploma are of­ fered, as well as typing and accounting. Classes are three and one half hour blocks of time and students may take a class any time during the above hours. Betty Heidt is the instructor. For further information, stop in the Learning Center, or call the Community Educa­ tion office at 852-9275. Evening classes are held at the jr.-sr. high school and begin again on Feb. 3. Adult education classes are free to those who are working toward a high scool diploma. Adults with diplomas may take the classes for a small fee. 4-H animal science seminars scheduled 4-H leaders, parents, teen 27 to attend the seminar date leaders and 4-H supporters of their choice. are invited to attend the 4-H ■ All sessions will cover Animal Science Leaders’ training in the following 4-H Seminars. areas: dairy and goats, They may register by Jan. livestock, pocket pets and poultry, rabbit, horse and horseback riding for the han­ dicapped project. The seminars will be held Friday, Feb. 14, in Marshall at Schuler’s, Feb. 12 in Grand Rapids, Feb. 3 in Mt. Plea­ sant, and at three other loca­ tions around the state. The registration cost is $10 per participant, which in­ cludes a noon meal, refreshments and handout materials. To make reservation and payment, contact the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. COMBINE OF THE ’SOS DEAL OF THE YEAR ■ 9500 Maximizer” Combine... 215-hp, 204-bu. grain tank. ■ Slow moving, 26-in. diameter cylinder assures excellent grain quality. The Cooperative Extension threat of fire and explosion, Service and Mueller Bean leaks from storage facilities Company will sponsor an can contaminate surface and educational meeting on safe ground water. storage practices Thursday, Participants will receive on Jan. 16, from 1:30 to 3:30 recertification credit for p.m. at the Community attendance. Room, Main Street, Sunfield. For additional information, The hazards associated with contact the Eaton County storage of agricultural fer-Cooperative Extension Sertilizers, pesticides and fuels vice at 543-2310 or 372-5594 should be a concern of all or Mueller Bean Company, farmers. In addition to the566-8031. Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP MEETING January 8, 1992 All Bd. members present plus audience of 7 persons. Treasurer's report: General Fund Balance $56,183.45; Block Grant $5,941.03; Fire Voted $38,947.76; Amb. Voted $43,519.78; Twp. Imp. $49,462.90; PPC#1 $545.00;#2 $162.34. Bills approved GENERAL FUND: L. Thompson....... M. Reid................. D. Hall.................. State of Ml.......... L. Pixley............... M. Meade............ Ml. Bell................. M. V. News.......... J. Jarvie............... C/MG/N Amb.... Stamped Env. Ag B. Sandbrook..... H.C. Bank............ J.W. Cooley......... N. Rasey.............. Cons. Pow............ V. of Nash........... M.V. Schools....... C/MG/N Fire...... C/MG/N Recycle. F. Sayles.............. S. Bishop.............. ..$50.00 ... 25.00 .... 22.17 ..280.47 ..496.17 ...375.00 ....60.04 ....18.90 .. 34.30 .2000.00 ...160.00 .. 25.00 ..830.02 ...848.60 .... 83.12 ...156.73 .... 16.33 3022.00 3250.00 .1000.00 .... 50.00 .... 25.00 Quill........... J. Jarvie.... W. Wilson.. Quill........... D. Hall....... L. Pixley.... Postmaster BLOCK GRANT: B.C. Reg. Deeds Yoder.................. H.C. Bank.......... Yoder.................. Wolohan............ Schulert.............. Builders Sq........ St. of Ml.............. B. C. Lumber..... Yoder.................. C. Barth............. C. Barth............. N.Y. Carpet....... 121.75 .510.02 ...83.12 ..47.71 ..49.88 ...15.72 ..29.00 .. 33.00 .3674.00 ...654.00 .5511.00 ....90.84 .2750.00 .... 78.58 ...277.11 ...493.72 .3602.00 ... 33.74 1406.63 323.64. Action taken: Cooley will meet with BCRC regarding Greggs Crossing Road closing. Replied affirmatively to Barry County, regarding each Twp. receiving $500 for recycl­ ing expenses. Accepted bid to purchase Township Hall. Resolution passed to elect no constable in 1992 election. Resolution to hold annual meeting. Requested placement of Bridge over Mud Creek on Barger Road on Critical Bridge List. Authorized Cooley to investigate software for cemetery records. Included printer with computer given to Putnam Library. Rasey and Wilson appointed to evaluate all paved roads in Township. Motion for benefit of BCRC, relative to strength of determination, regarding replacement of Greggs Crossing Bridge, not passed. (1-14-92-77) Wage hikes ■ Large threshing area, extra cleaning capacity. ■ Advanced cab, center­ mounted with buddy scat. Safe storage meeting set continued from front page Depending upon legal fees in­ volved in the project, Stewart said a “real rough idea” of cost is $3,500. In other action Thursday, the council agreed to abandon Jefferson Street east of Seminary Street at the request of Doug Janousek. He asked the council to abandon the platted but unused portion of Jefferson Street that runs through his property because he plans to construct a new home that would span the old roadway. There was no opposition to the proposal at a public hear­ ing held immediatley preceding the council meeting. Finance Waiver Until September 1992 or CASH DISCOUNT TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans., GOOD DEALS...ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY oHNQEtRtJ ings • 945 945-9526 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 Fassett Body Shop • PHONE :• (517) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 726-0319 MofXhrU — HOURS — COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR $ Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 14, 1992 — Page 9 Reese nears milestone as Lion eagers top Bellevue added 10 points, while Mickey Collier sparked the defense with eight steals. He also had nine points and five assists. Matt Graham led Bellevue with 30 points, while Travis Graham added 10. Maple Valley hit 27-of68 from the floor, a 41­ percent shooting clip. They struggled at the line, canning just eight-of -21. Tuesday Middleville defeated Maple Valley in a non-league game 59-46. The host Lions dropped to 2-2 overall with the loss. The Trojans, ranked sixth in the first AP Class B poll, improved to 6-0 with the victory. After a tight first half, Trojan point guard David Sherwood took matters into his own hands. He lit up Maple Valley for 10 thirdquarter points as the Trojans extended a 27-22 lead to a 44-31 advantage entering the fourth quarter. "It makes such a difference to have him back in the lineup," Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter said of Sherwood, who has suffered one injury after another in the early weeks of the season. "His shot and ball-handling ability is starting to come back. "We were able to win a couple of games without him, but we wouldn't have been able to win the last two." Jerry Reese echoed a similar sentiment. "His coming back really enhanced their team," he said. "(Sherwood) started hurting us in the second half by dribbling out of our traps. If we could have contained him, we might have been able to keep it close. "But he's just so quick." Middleville had increased the margin to 48See Lions page 10 NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Village of Nashville 206 Main Street Nashville, Michigan 49073 January 14,1992 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: On or about January 22,1992 the above named Village will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM REHABILITATION OF APPROXIMATELY 15 HOUSEHOLDS VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE $150,000 An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above-named Village which documents the environmental review of the pro­ ject. This Environmental Review Record is on file at Bear Creek Villa, 179 E. Ferney, Clarksville, Michigan 48815 and is available for public examination and copying upon request. The Village of Nashville will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Nashville is certifying the State of Michigan that Nashville and Ray Hinckley, in his official capacity as Village President, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in i relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, Nashville may use the Block Grant funds, and the state of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection of its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other of­ ficer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant’s environmen­ tal review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) at P.O. Box 30044, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Maple Valley's Mickey Collier pops a short jumper in- the lane during Tuesday's loss to unbeaten Middleville. Collier had nine points, eight steals and five assists in Friday's 69-60 win over Bellevue in the SMAA opener. srefjWgewetUixICreekM MHplil. ifit iffitjik ttai I? f «*• S'i.'t'JWltftT Sometimes one quarter can decide a basketball game. Friday night's SMAA opener between host Maple Valley and visiting Bellevue was one of those instances. The Lions outscored the Broncos 25-12 in the EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies decisive second quarter and cruised to a 69-60 victory. Maple Valley improved to 3-2 overall with the win. Lion mentor Jerry Reese is fast approaching a coaching milestone. His record including boys and girls teams at Maple Valley is now 399-312. A win Tuesday at Potterville gives him his 400th career win. Reese's boys teams have compiled a 256-208 mark. Trailing by two, 11-9, after eight minutes, the Lions' press turned the tide in a hurry in the second quarter. By the half, they had opened a comfortable 34-23 advantage. "It seemed like Bellevue tired a little bit (in the quarter)," Reese said. "We were able to get some easy layups off our press. "It gave us the opportunity to get out in front” Once there, Maple Valley prevented their guests from getting much closer. Bellevue did creep to within single digits by the end of the third period, but the Lions held on for the win. Chip Reese led the Maple Valley scorers with 17 points, and added four assists. Brice Hasselback chipped in a dozen points and grabbed eight rebounds. Tim Ferrier Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by MSHDA. No objection received after February 7,1992 will be con­ sidered by MSHDA. Ray Hinckley Village President 206 Main St. Nashville, Michigan 49073 —Look to the future with— ^mpiun high performance ' vinyl replacement windows ALL WINDOWS: 100% solid vinyl - the best man-made resister to heat and cold. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE The Vermontville Junior Fanners 4-H Club will meet Monday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Maplewood gym. Please be prepared to pay dues and bring record books. The next meeting is Feb. 17. For more information, call Jeri Mater at 726-1432. New members are welcomed. Double Hung & Slider Features: • Full 1” insulating glass plus double­ weather-stripped interlock between Maintenance free — won't peel, chip, swell or rot — no painting! Easy cleaning — clean both sashes keep your home free of drafts. • Tilt-in sash for safe, easy cleaning indoors • Reinforced sash comers for better seal, neater looks. sides of nearly all styles • Sloped sill drains water away from home: from indoors. Custom fit — made to your no need for measures to vent accumulated moisture. specifications: minimizes • Dual durometer glazing with flexible vinyl "fingers" seals the glass and frame tightly — installation time, hassles, and expenses. Jr. Farmers to meet Jan. 20 114 Quiet comfort — outside noises cut down up to 50%. Beauty — improves both the no air leaks or wind rattle. • Cam-action security latch for added peace of mind: limit-lock tab restricts forcible appearance and value of entry, while allowing partial ventilation. your home. • Premium weatherstripping with solid center maintains a constant seal. Bay, Bow and Casement Features: • Insulated glass 7/8” thick for superior insulation • Deluxe hardware including dual, tandem operating locks' for airtightness, security and convenience. • Airtight, welded comers create the extra strength casement style windows needed for top perfor­ mance. • Dual compression weather­ stripping window with the unique frame design for one of the indus­ try's tightest infiltration ratings. • Casements open a full 90° for easy cleaning of both sides from indoors. 'on units over 33'. 36" for bays or bows HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville OtIKAKAK lACvCR AVEAAD.OI1TI 852-0882 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 14, 1992 — Page 10 Lion eagers top Bellevue, Continued from page 9 31 in the fourth quarter on a nice baseline move by Jeff Roodvoets, but the Lions weren't ready to give up yet. They used a 9-1 scoring run to slice the deficit to 49-40 with 3:41 remaining, forcing a Trojan timeout. However, Maple Valley could get no closer. Middleville led 10-8 after one quarter, and increased the lead to 15-10 in the first minute of the second. A Collier put-back pulled the Lions to within 23-20 with 2:58 left in the half. Darrell Stine, who led Maple Valley with a dozen points, then drew the Lions to within a point, scoring on a turn-around jumper. Stine' had eight of his points before halftime. But a steal and layup by Jamie Berg and a Jeff Geukes lay-in off a nice feed from Sherwood gave the Trojans a five-point cushion at halftime. "We've reacted well to full-court pressure all year," Holzhueter said. "But they did a nice job with traps and their half- School activities Tuesday, Jan. 14 - J.V. & Var. Basketball, Away, Potterville, 6:00 p.m.; Wrestling, Home, Springport, 6:30 p..m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 - Wrestling, Home, Bellevue/Lakewood, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 - Jr. Hi. Basketball, Home, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m.; Fresh., J.V., Var. Volleyball, Away at Pennfield, 6:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 - Fresh., J.V., Var. Basketball, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 - Var. Volleyball, Away, Cereal City Classic at Pennfield, 8:00 a.m.; J.V. Volleyball, Away, Hastings Tour., 8:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 - Jr. Hi. Basketball, Away, Bellevue, 4:00 p.m.; Fresh. Volleyball, Away, Lakewood, 6:30 p.m.; J.V. & Var. Volleyball, Home, Portland St. Pats/Union City, 6:30 p.m. CUT BOUQUETS $088 from £rt CmIi & Cany J’SIX CARNATIONS $<0988 Caah & Cany DAILY DELIVERIES to Nashville & —See oar Fiberglaaa Furniture— A i»w .. OPEN: iJnrr Middleville areas. Free delivery on $15.00 orders and up ■ serving the Nashville & Middleville areas since 1954. West State St.. I tastings Lion spikers top Olivet 15-0,15-10 court defense." Berg was the only other Middleville player to net double figures, tallying 11 points, seven of which came in the first half. He also had five assists. Roodvoets chipped in nine points and a team-high six rebounds. Middleville hit 55 percent on 21-of-38 shooting. Hasselback scored 10 points for the Lions, while Collier added nine points and six rebounds. Poor free throw shooting also hurt Maple Valley's chances for an upset. Maple Valley canned just six-of-16 charity tosses. Maple Valley travels to Potterville tonight and faces pre-season SMAA favorite Olivet on Friday. The Eagles won their league opener Friday against St. Philip 71-61. 8th graders go 2-1 in basketball The MV eighth grade basketball team won two and lost one. Monday the Lions traveled to Olivet and came away with a 47-41 victory. Pete Kellepourey and Scott Heyboer scored nine points apiece. Wednesday against Saranac, the “B” team started the night with a 36-20 win. Guard Andy Gordon led the team with eight points while Jason Trowbridge and Nick Gilmore chipped in six apiece. In the second game, the “A” team fell 44-35. Three players scored eight points each to lead the team — Damon Patrick, Adam Driksna and Adam Thayer. Guard Brian Hopkins’ five steals anchored the defense. Sara DeGroot: Perfect 15-for-15 serving in Thursday's league win over Olivet. The varsity volleyball team opened their SMAA season with a win over the Eagles of Olivet, 15-0, 15-10. Sara DeGroot was perfect in serving, 15 of 15, with nine aces. Michelle Baker was also perfect at 10 of 10 and had 3 aces. Jennifer Phenix and Janet Boldrey each had four blocks. Kills were recorded by Stephanie Bouwens, Alicia Golovich and Janet Boldrey. Thursday, the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams travel to Pennfield for a match with Kalamazoo Chris­ tian and the host team. Game time is 6:00. On Saturday, the varsity team will return to Pennfield to compete in the Cereal City Classic. Maple Valley will compete in a pool consisting of St. Joseph, Jackson Nor­ thwest, Eaton Rapids and Ferndale. Action begins at 8:00 a.m. Lion matmen third at own tourney The Maple Valley wrestling team finished third at its own Maple Valley Invitational last weekend. Portland won the title with 154.5 team points, while Springport was second with 137. The Lions totalled 117.5 points. Nine Lions finished in the top four in their respective weight classes, led by Dan Finkler, who won the 152-pound class. Grant Simpson was second at 130. Also placing were Jack Cripe (119), Chris Varney (103), Casey Thompson (125) and Aaron Patrick (145), who finished third, while Matt Fuller (135) took fourth. The Lions will be host to Springport tonight. Maple Valley will be host to Lake wood's "B" team and Bellevue for a triangular meet Wednesday. FACTORY WORKERS Dan Finkler Lion jayvee boys win a pair f MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. FREE to the high school graduate who is under 20 by 9/1/91. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY thru THURSDAY 204 North Main Street, Nashville 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. DAYTIME CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 27, 1992 ATTEND CLASSES ANY TIME DURING THE ABOVE HOURS. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Global Issues U.S. History Writing And More!! EVENING CLASSES-MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL - 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. EVENING CLASSES BEGIN FEBRUARY 3, 1992 MONDAY Global Issues WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading Improvement TUESDAY Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Word Processing Welding & Machine-Shop THURSDAY U.S. History ENROLL NOW!! MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION 12:00 Noon to 10:00 P.M. Monday thru Thursday 852-9275 ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team won a pair of games last week. Tuesday night Middleville came to town, a team the junior varsity squad had never beaten. Maple Valley took the early lead 12-10 at the end of one, and a 28-20 lead into the half. The second halfbelonged to the Lions, as they outscored Middleville 36-20 en route to 7th grade wins two of three The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team opened their season at Olivet. MVjumped to an early 10-6 lead after one quarter. They also held a slim 15-14 halftime lead. Olivet roared to a 24 to 20 lead after three quarters. Maple Valley went ahead with 1:40 to go and held on for a 35-29 win. Leading scorers for Maple Valley were Brent Braden with eight points and 12 re­ bounds. Robb Rosin and Nick Waara added seven points each. At Saranac, Maple Valley won their first game 54-17, Maple Valley was led by Matt Knoll with 10 points, while T.J. Burton and Tony Avitable added eight. The leading rebounder was Tony Avitable with six. The second game Saranac won 44-41. Braden had 21 points, while Jim Mitchell added 10. Braden led the rebounders with six. a 64-40 win. Gabe Priddy led the Lions with 18 points and 13 re­ bounds. Jon Mitchell added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Friday night Bellevue came to town for the league opener. Maple Valley jumped out to a 16-2 first-quarter lead and a 39-11 halftime margin. In the second halfthere was no let down as the Lions outscored the Broncos 34-24 and cruised to a 73-35 win. Priddy and Brent Stine led the Lions with 14 points each. In all, 14 Lions scored in the game. The junior varsity record is now 4-1. The Lions travel to Potter­ ville on Tuesday night and Olivet Friday night. Richard R. Cobb, owner • Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starting wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 <eoe) Three Bldgs. South ol comer ol M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., SuiteJSO, (tocaleo in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)* t Mich. uc. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS W 7 Do-it-yourself • 11/a” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 u 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line FROM A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J-AD GRAPHICS INC. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... Sun & News Banner Maple Valley News Weekender Shopper (Battle Creek) Reminder Advisor (Marshall) Lakewood News 948-4450 ...by Calling DIRECTORY [EBB To place a classified ad after dialing the phone number above, press Hl on your TOUCHTONE PHONE! YOU WILL HEAR: PRESS [jTJ| For Business Hours PRESS [EH For Classified Rates & Deadlines PRESS |T| To Place a Classified Ad PRESS For Display Ads PRESS For Our Printing Department PRESS jT| For Our Circulation Department PRESS jjQ| For News & Information If you are going to place an ad please have it ready. Please provide the following information to place your classified ad, and remember to speak slowly and clearly. O What is your phone number? (Begin recording at the tone, when finished press the star key.) O Give your full name, spelling your last name. (When finished press the star key.) O What is your full address? (When finished press the star key.) O Under which classification would you like your ad to run? A few examples are: for sale, for sale auto, farm and misc. (When finished press the star key.) O Which paper or combination of papers would you like your ad in? When, and for how many weeks? (When finished press the star key.) O Please recite your ad just as you would like it to be read in the paper. (When finished press the star key.) e Your ad will be billed directly to your home unless you specify to charge to your VISA or Master Card. Please indicate which card, the number and the ex­ piration date. (When finished press the star key.) If you pause for three seconds or more the program will automatical­ ly proceed to the next question. ^ciTssiFiEDPLACEMENT FORM FROM (S) ad to run in which PAPERIS) Weekender Reminder PHONE NUMBER Advisor (Marshall) Lakewood News Maple Valley News FULL S(hopper Shopper (Battle Creek) Sun & News ® XltVbOeUrsaSJnthTppaper. ADDRESS, street, box, city, zip. apt. n • For silt • OittBiSrii . c«rt ol Thinks . Buslniss Smrtcos . Jobs Winlid . M Iscellsneous » Wintld . AntlquM • For Silo Auto • in Momortem • Pott • HilpWinttd • Community Notion . LMt A Found • Root Estill • Firm . Recrestlon • WsntsC CLASSIFIED 24 is your 24-HOUR classified placement and information line . should j-=i UN NDDEER wwnhiivcnh classification cla your ad APPEAR? . F<x R«n< ]4| Use this form to fill out your ad. Be sure to have it ready before you dial CLASSIFIED 24. ® our® °o. vlsk voice communica­ tion service of J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, January 14. 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville DE ■ ■ Every Day UW Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vsrmontvill© Center cut Round Steak We reserve the right to limit quantities # daU"UwLJUv PUB and correct errors in printing. Boston Butt Roast or Pork steak UP TO 5OC on Manufacturers Coupons Beef Cube steak s2s? EATS Bulk Bulk Bacon Sausage 1109 $109 PRODUCE DAIRY western cello Vitamin D Cauliflower Milk $009 89c US #1 Turbana Bananas 29* SPECIAL NOTE We at Vermontville Grocery Thank You for your patronage in helping us get started. We sincerely appreciate your business. BREAD 24-oz. soft Twirl White Bread BUY ONE GET ONE ~ IDWIE Ba E WE NOW ACCEPT WIC COUPONS Prices Good January 13 through January 18, 1992 Ground Chuck GROCERIES Pepsi WRE W j Products 2 Liter • Plus Deposit SUNSHINE Fudge Dip Graham Crackers or Fudge Striped Shortbread 4 Cookies 11.5-12-oz * ^M|Bi a SHURFINE Gravy Style A MB M Dog Food 9 25-lb. bag JIFFY Corn Bread Corn Muffin Mix 128-oz. Pre­ Priced *5.99 Liquid No Beer, Wine or Lottery License. WP � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-01-21.pdf cfcf9437227c9c9234b3df4d65ab80d6 PDF Text Text Hast ings Pub I ic Library F Su'k Aat* 121 S. Church Street PA 10 Hastings, Ml. 49058 U.S. POSTAGS HASTINGS, Ml 4WJ» Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 25 — Tuesday, January 21, 1992 Special and adult education reports given School board answers questions about bond proposal By Teresa Frith The Maple Valley Board of Education last week answered questions about the upcoming school bond andd millage issues to be voted on in the Feb. 22 special election. The bonding proposal will ask voters for permission to borrow up to $10.45 million and issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds to add a new middle school wing to the present junior-senior high school building. Also proposed is making improvements at the junior­ senior high school building, as well as Maplewood and Fuller Street Elementary schools. The plan also calls for con­ structing a new all-weather track and developing and im­ proving school sites. The construction of these new facilities would require additional operating expenses, according to the board. Bond issues together ask the voters for an 11,5-mill increase (7.5 for the new additions and im­ provement and 4 for operating costs). This would equal about $11.50 per $1,000 State Equalized Valuation (SEV) to the present tax levy. Carroll Wolff, former Maple Valley School Superintendent, told board members that people seemed Vision testing done at Kellogg, Fuller schools Sara Affolder, a fifth-grader at Kellogg Elementary School, gets her vision tested by Health Department technician Sue Dunham. J-Ad Graphics News Service Kellogg and Fuller Street Elementary students had their vision tested earlier this month through the BarryEaton District Health Department. Sue Dunham, a technician for the Health Department, conducted the vision screen­ ing program Jan. 8 and 9 at both schools. School-age children are tested for clearness of vision, muscle balance, near­ sightedness and symptoms of eyesight problems. Students are also tested for color blindness. An average of 5 to 10 per­ cent of Michigan children are referred for more complete examinations. The District Health Depart­ ment, with help from Michigan Department of Public Health, provides periodic vision screening to about 760,000 children each year. Michigan law states that children must be tested for vi­ sion problems prior to school enrollment. See Vision testing, P. 4 confused as to what would happen if only one issue passed. “People also have asked me if the additional four mills for operating expenses are only for the new building,“he said. Current Superintendent Oz­ zie Parks replied, “The four mills are intended as a 50-50 split for the proposed new building and present facilities.” Trustee John Krolik ex­ plained: “The two issues are tied together. Ifthe bond issue should fail and the millage in­ crease pass, then the millage increase will not be levied. However, should that occur, then we would probably have to ask for additional millage in the summer.” Wolff also asked if the amount of millage in the new bond issue would gradually decrease from year to year, as the 1963 bond did. “That is an unknown at this time,” answered Parks. “The millage will not go above 7.5, but whether or not it goes down is determined by SEV See School board, Page 4 Nashville PTO picks fall fund-raiser winners By Teresa Frith Two Fuller Elementary students won bicycles and a Kellogg pupil won a $125 shopping spree, as the Nashville Parents and Teachers Organization picked winners from the schools’ Fall Fund-raiser drawing. Students sold candy and wrapping paper to help raise money for the PTO. For each 10 items the youngsters sold, they would get their names put in for a chance to win a prize in a drawing. For example, if a student sold 50 items, his or her name would go in five times, giving five chances to win. “We have gotten a lot of feeling from parents and students that they wanted a fairer way of determining top winners,” said Jan Adams, one of the PTO fund-raiser chairpersons. ''Previous con­ test winners were usually only one or two items higher than the other sellers, and this seemed a better way to pick the winners.” Another change this year is that instead of the top selling classroom getting a pizza par­ ty, the top 50 individual sellers will get a pizza party at the school during a lunch period. At Fuller Street Elementary School, bicycles were to be awarded to the boy and girl whose name was drawn from among students who had sold at least 10 items. The winners were fourth­ grader Racheal Sears and kindergartner Kody Knickerbocker. At Kellogg Elementary, the $125 shopping spree at the store of the winner’s choice was awarded to fifth-grader Janelle Sottillie. Janelle says that she will probably spend the money on clothes. In other PTO news: — PTO meetings are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tues­ day, Feb. 4; for 3 p.m. Tues­ day, March 3; 6:30 p.m., April 14 and 3 p.m. May. All meetings will be held at the Fuller Street Elementary Library. — This year’s PTO Car­ nival is to be held on Friday, March 6. The theme is “Story Books Promoting Reading” "We have gotten a lot of feeling from parents and students that they wanted a fairer way of deter­ mining top winners." Fall Fund-raiser winners at Fuller Street Elementary School were fourth-grader Racheal Sears and kindergartner Kody Knickerbocker. Their prizes were Huffy bikes with attached radios. because March is National Reading Month. A planning meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Fuller Elementary School Library for those who are able to serve on the Carnival Committee. For more3 information, call Jan Adams at 852-0733. — The PTO , reminds parents and residents to keep saving Campbell’s soup labels and Eberhard cash register receipts. These can be saved all year, not just during the school year. The labels and receipts can be sent to school with children or placed in the drop-off sites located at Carl’s Supermarket and Mace Pharmacy. Janelle Sottillie, a fifth-grader at Kellogg Elementary School, is awarded a $125 shopping spree by school custodian George Skedgell. Her name was picked from among top sellers from the PTO Fall Fund­ raiser. In This Issue... • Kellogg students take DARE program • Adult education classes to start in area • Varsity Club holds Donkey Basketball game • Lions alone in first after win over Olivet �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 2 Kellogg Schools students take a D A.R.E. workshop The two weeks of intensive, specialized training of D.A.R.E. officers is funded by federal and state grants. By Art Frith Nashville’s sixth-grade studentsJ udentsJTjfre EJ^T jf taking a “D.A.R.E from an adult that could sgj/e (fieir ieir li livps. In this caSe c 1,5* ’’D.' D.'A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and the adult is Barry County Sherriff David Wood, a 28-year law enforcement veteran. Wood will visit Kellogg Elementary School every Fri­ day morning through May, meeting with more than 80 students in three classes to teach them how to say “no” to drugs. D.A.R.E. primarily is taught to sixth graders. Wood told Sandra Brigg’s class, “We feel that this is the best time in your life to meet with you and talk about drug and substance abuse. You young people will be going in­ to a junior-senior high school enviroment where we are fin­ ding that you’ll be confronted Superintendent’s Comer It is ‘the best of times BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Barry County Sheriff David Wood talks about the D.A.R.E. program to Sandra Briggs' sixth-grade class at Kellogg Elementary School. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Staff of Dr. Michael Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries —————-| I---- ।! NEW PATIENT SPECIAL SOC00* •I EXAMINATION, X-RAYS, AND TREATMENT.................... I MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES S OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • Ph. 852-2070 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate with the idea of sustance abuse.” The sessions are 45 minutes long and cover topics such as managing stress without tak­ ing drugs, building self­ esteem, media influence on drug use, and resisiting gang pressure. Wood said, “I guarantee that you’re going to ask ques­ tions that I might not have the answer for, but I will find the answer for you.” Workbooks for the program are being provided to school systems state-wide by the Ford Motor Corporation. Each class will make a D.A.R.E. box, which will be left in the classroom. Students can put questions of any kind in the box. At the beginning of each session, Wood will take the questions out and read them. He told students, “This allows those ofyou who might be hesitant in class to ask questions without being MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ NASHVILLE ■ 80 ACRE FARM ■ 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a "well-cared for" home on a large double lot. (N-380) 2 story, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement barn. Maple Valley Schools. Call Don. (F-382) HOME Eves. 726-0223 $79,900! 852-1784 . Multiple Listing GARRY KNOLL................... Service (MLS) JERI BAKER...................... Home Warranty Available TIM BURD NOW $37,900! NASHVILLE • “FAM­ ILY Most of the money that is received by D.A.R.E. comes from corporations and special Continued on next page— Eves. 852-0786 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE • 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON 1 PLUS West of M-66, north of Nashville. Home has kitchen-dining combination & living room, & nice deck overlooking the river, 24x48 pole barn garage with 16x16 "lean to.” Call now to see!! (CH-395) ACRE • embarrassed.” A group ofpolice officers in Los Angeles teamed up with the LA School District in 1983 to start the D.A.R.E. pro­ gram. Since then, D.A.R.E. has served as a model pro­ gram throughout the country. In order to assist com­ munities outside the Los Angeles area in developing programs to meet their own needs, D.A.R.E. developed training classes for other agencies. More than 300 agencies in 34 states, the Department of Defense Schools system, and New Zealand now have officers and instructors trained in the D.A.R.E. program. The Michigan Sheriffs Association and 1P other organizations have united to bring the D.A.R.E, program to area school children. Wood said, “In the state of Michigan, there are around 300 officers who are teaching the D.A.R.E. program.” In Barry County, Wood and two other officers are the only qualified instructors. In addi­ tion to Nashville, the sheriff is teaching students in Delton and Pleasantview. Sgt. Jack Cross teaches the program in Hastings schools and Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker teaches it in the Thornapple Kellogg school district. D.A.R.E. has been operating in Michigan since January 1988 in selected school districts. According to elementary counselor Kris Green, “We have been waiting for four years to get the D.A.R.E. program into our school. Budget cuts at all levels reduc­ ed the number of officers who could receive D.A.R.E. train­ ing. This in turn slowed the introduction of D.A.R.E. in school districts wanting to of­ fer the program to its students.” Recent recommendations for improving our school facilities and programs have raised the question as to whether or not this is the best time for these proposals. This question brings to remembrance the statement of Charles Dickens in his classic book, ‘A Tale of Two Cities:' “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” How could the present time be considered “the best of times” for acting upon the recommendations ofour long-range planning committees? The following information is presented for your consideration: 1. This is the first time in the past 30 years that the bonded indebtedness for our buildings will be paid up so that any new bond obligations will not be added to existing ones. 2. Interst rates for borrowing are at the lowest level in recent history and should result in a savings to the district over other times, when the rates may well be higher. 3. Construction costs are expected to be down because ofthe recent recession and limited building projects. 4. Property assessment levels will be frozen by law this year for the first time, holding down some costs. 5. Proposals for reduction of property taxes are expected to be voted on in November, providing further tax relief. 6. There are a number of tax rebate programs available to community members who have limited incomes. 7. If facility improvements are to be available in the near future, renovation and construction projects should be begun this summer. What about “the worst oftimes?” Anyone who has followed recent news reports is aware that the present economy is not the best possible. Changing from a heavy dependence upon large manufactur­ ing companies to the new fields of technology, service and smaller business have temporarily caused concern to many. However, these changes are here and have made education even more important to our society. Decisions are always easier in times ofprosperity. However, anyone who has ever been involved with the stock market knows that the rule for investing is “buy low and sell high,” which means to purchase stocks when their value or the economy is low and to reap the benefits when their value or the economy is high. This also applies to investments in education. In closing, I would like everyone who is a “stockholder in our schools” to know that I understand that the right timing varies from person to person. I was recently quoted as saying, “We need to bite the bullet and do it.” More completely and exactly, I noted that, “Any district of our size and resources which updates its facilities takes on the same burden of cost. If we want to make these improvements, we will have to bite the same bullet.” Improvements have costs. It is the responsibility of your board and administration to prepare proposals for improvement. However, it is every voter’s right and responsibility to weigh the issues from an educational and economic perspective and to express his or her best judgment at the polls. Collectively the decision will be made as to the appropriate timing of these proposals for improvement. That is how our democratic system works. Whatever we think about the timing, the question we are dealing with is whether our response to the proposals will help our children and our society to have “the best of times” or “the worst of times,” educationally now and economically in the future. INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business VACANT LAND 20 ACRES • PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - 120 ACRES NOW $98,000! And an extra 40 acres $28,000! Bellevue 3 bedroom house plus farm buildings. LAND CONTRACT TERMS!! 15 miles to Battle Creek - 30 miles to Lansing. The " extra" 40 acres has been perk tested for septic. (F-384) MAKING A “CHANGE” in 1992?? Whether you are contemplating a smaller home or a larger home, getting the family into the “country” or need to move into town — please let us help you “ make your move!” Give us a call if you are thinking of selling or buying — “ Spring” Is just around the comer!! 726-0580 Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. Listed at $21,900! (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. _ (VL-359) Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary Hastings Mutual Insurance Company �Il The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 3 DARE clinic, from page 2 grants. Any money used local­ ly comes from community service groups. In Nashville, D.A.R.E. is sponsored by the Lions Club. Each student will receive a D.A.R.E: T-shirt and water bottle, paid for by the Nashville Lions Club. Both private and public schools have access to the pro­ gram. The D.A.R.E. cur­ riculum is not provided to any agency unless officers are trained through the D.A.R.E. seminars. “This program is designed to be taught by police officers and only police officers teach Allerding - Stanton plan March wedding it,” Wood told the class. “Of­ ficers must be in uniform when they teach D.A.R.E. It’s one of the prerequisites of the program.” The fact that a school has the D.A.R.E. program does not mean it has a drug pro­ blem on campus. However, schools that have joined the program have seen their students’ grades improve and a decrease in vandalism. Parents are welcome to at­ tend the weekly sessions to learn more about D.A.R.E. or to ask any questions they might have about the program. David Allerding of Muskegon and JoAnne Rice of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katina Marie Allerding, to Bernard Lynn Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stanton of Hastings. Katina will be a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School. Bernard is a 1986 graduate of Hastings and is currently employed at Renner Ford, where he has worked for five years. A March 28, 1992, wed­ ding is being planned. Kti Mi thi dht *Toni’s Style Shop* 4- ❖ * * * * ❖ ■ " 111 N. Main, Nas hville . . . .. . * TONI’S H O U R S BELINDA’S HOURS Mon.-Fri. 8 Io 4, Sat. 8 to 12 Tues. Fri. 8 to 4, Sat. 8 to 12❖ *!* •? . We are here to make you look your best. ★ WE USE REDKEN PRODUCTS ★ • EYE BROW WAXING • • EAR PIERCING • ❖Ju Just Phone Us O.K. — 852-9192 * * * * ies' Ms A Hundred Thirty Million Thanks to Our Friends and Customers! 5?% # & x7£ki»M x7£ki» # # # December 31, 1990 # # # December 31, 1991 ## $122,540,147 *130,114,153 $ Eaton Federal Savings Bank announces another year of record performance during a challenging time for the banking industry. ottdridg, snail qnWtntm pihliiRBM With *130,114,153.00 in assets and *12,328,251.00 in capital, it’s nice to know your J bank is one of America’s strongest, building on a tradition of quality and integrity 5 Z since 1937. ' Z 'iHKrtluilslii' kwjntiiiiiiT*' ^lalnialtaii^N! imM” m 1UU ■niloBiiW5* ■niloBiiW 5* gSgj gj # Of course we’re proud of our superior earnings performance. But we realize our strength depends on you, our valued customers. We believe these figures reflect the confidence you have placed in Eaton Federal.. . That’s why in 1992, we intend to continue to offer you the most competitive rates in the area plus the safety and # soundness that you’ve come to rely on for the past 54 years ... At Eaton Federal, we appreciate your business! # Eaton Federal $ # Bank a# FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU; Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 ||Kf Federally Insured to SlM.OOQ Backfffiy till FaUntnJ .‘^Unlffd S(i ** 6ov?rmn FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. January 21, 1992 — Page 4 School board answers questions, from front page values. It will probably not decrease as fast as the 1963 bond, but should go down some.” The millage increase is ex­ pected to last three years and the bond between 30 and 35 years. Voters are reminded that they must be registered with the appropriate city or township clerk by Thursday, Jan. 23, in order to be eligible to vote on these issues in the special election next month. In other matters, the board heard progress reports from Special Education Coor­ dinator Beverley Black and Maple Valley Community Education Director Kay Hartzler on each of their programs. According to Black, there has been an increase in the number of students having learning problems in the Vision testing from front page— Children here are screened once before kindergarten and then every other year starting with kindergarten. Early identification of eye problems are very important. These problems are eaiser to correct during pre-school years. The Health Department will conduct hearing screening in the Maple Valley School District next week. elementary classrooms. This has resulted in an increased amount of referrals. “At present, we have suffi­ cient space to handle our needs, said Black. “However, I am con­ cerned that the programs could be filled before the year is up, and that we may need additional room. * ’ Black said that adequate staff are available how, but that also could change ifneeds grow. Hartzler reported that many changes are taking place in the adult education field. Some of these changes are occuring in paperwork requirements, fun­ ding and educational stan­ dards of quality . “The adult education field soon will be required to be comparable to regular day schools,” said Hartzler. “We will go by the same rules as K-12 schools,” The new semester for adult education schools starts Jan. 27 for day classes and Feb. 3 for night classes. In other business the board: — Heard a report from Gerald Aldrich, of the buildings and grounds depart­ ment, about janitorial pro­ blems at the schools. He pro­ posed a plan to rearrange cur­ rent hours of operation to bet­ ter meet these needs. If that did not correct the situation, then he said that it could become necessary to add to the present janitorial staff sometime in the future. Mapes Family Florist 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-2050 ' COPE to meet Thursday night COPE, a grief support group for bereaved families, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the home of Mrs. Claudia Thompson, 211 N. State St., Nashville, a half­ block from the Methodist Church. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home at 852-0840. Maple Syrup group to meet Jan. 21 Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Plants and Fresh Flowers . — Announced that special education teacher Rebecca Jamros was awarded a grant for $300 for her idea of building a reading comer for the individualized reading program. Presented board members with certificates on behalf of the Vermontville Women’s Club in recognition of January being School Board Members Appreciation Month. — Accepted bids from Carpenter Bus Sales and Ser­ vice and Capital City Interna­ tional Trucks for two bus bodies and two chassis. Each bus body will cost $12,995 and each chassis $27,355.89. — Hired Ronald Worth, a Michigan State University graduate, to replace agriculture-science teacher Mr. Forbus, who resigned from the position. — Recognized the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Ski Club as a schoolsponsored activity. This gives the club access to school transportation and disciplinary guidelines. The next school board meeting will be Monday, Feb. 10, in the Maple Valley Superintendent’s Building at 7 p.m. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation will have a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Codngregational Church in Vermontville. The meeting is open to the public. DELIVER Maple Valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES CLASS TIME COSTSTARTWKS.PLACE INSTRUCTOR MONDAY Exercise 6:00-7:00 p.m. $20.001/6/92 10 Fuller St. Open Basketball 7:00-9:00 p.m. N/C 2/10/92 4 Kellogg Introduction to IBM Basic Programming 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.001/20/92 6 MVHS Fundamentals of Investing 7:00 p.m. $5.00 2/24/92 2 MVHS Jazz Dance Class for 7-12 Year Olds 7:00-8:00 p.m. $36.001/27/92 8 Fuller St. Computer Class for Kids -3rd-8th grade Monday and Wednesday 3:00-4:30 p.m. $13.502/5/92 3 MVHS Gurd Carpenter Steinbrecher Vollmar Diebold Hunt TUESDAY Open Basketball Intro, to the IBM/PC Welding & Machine Shop Computer Science Word Processing Beg. & Adv. Jr. Karate Open Karate Baton Twirling Floor Hockey League 4th-6th Grades 6 8 8 Kellogg MVHS MVHS MVHS Carpenter Steinbrecher Kipp Hunt 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.002/4/92 6:00-7:00 p.m. $12.001/28/92 6:00-8:00 p.m. $20.001/28/92 6:00-7:00 p.m. $32.001/28/92 8 8 8 8 MVHS Maplewood Maplewood Fuller St. Hunt OSKA OSKA Heaton 5:00-8:00 p.m. $6.00 8 Kellogg Hustwick See Monday 3:00-4:30 p.m. $30.002/5/92 6 Fuller St. Rhodes 2/11/92 Vandals hurt people, not just 'things To whom it may concern: Think what it felt like or will feel like shopping for your first car. You have an idea what kind of car you want, the stereo system, paint and cool wheels. You picture this car in your mind and you save and search for that perfect car. You tend to treat that car like your best buddy. You want to keep it clean and runn­ ing good. It really is a neat feeling to stand back and look at that shiny car you just spent hours washing and waxing. It makes you feel proud when you cruise to town or take it to school to show all your friends. Now your- car is parked in the driveway, in the same spot as always. When you get up in the morning you are excited about your day. You can’t wait to jump in your car and go cruising. When you open the house door to go out to your car, something comes over you. You start to feel sick. While you were sleeping, someone came to your house with a ball bat and smashed your win­ dows in your car. They put deep scratch marks in that beautiful paint job! How do you react? Are you in shock? Do you get angry? Or do you wonder why so­ meone would want to do something like this to hurt you? This is what happened to me! I planned for two years to line my ditch with stones and build a bridge across it to my mailbox. I spent over 140 hours this past summer, pick­ ing up stones, cleaning them and placing them on my ditch. I designed a bridge and built it across the ditch and built a new mailbox post. I was proud of my ac­ complishment. My bridge and mailbox looked great! When I got up Monday morning, I looked out my window and couldn’t believe my eyes. Someone had bashed in my mailbox and broke every one of my rail pieces on the bridge! I felt all the things you might have felt when you saw your car. Why would so­ meone want to destroy this? You didn’t hurt that bridge any, it can’t feel. You hurt me! I saw all the work go right down the drain! Why would anyone have fun destroying someone else’s property? This is the third time in six years that my mailbox has been destroyed. I leave you with a thought: Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself. We are all neighbors in this communi­ ty. Material things can’t feel pain. Neighbors do! I forgive you! Jeff Burpee Nashville Parents were right about kids these days To whom it may concern: Well, I guess I finally have to admit it, adults are right. Kids nowadays have “no respect.” I thought I would never see the day I would say that. But on Saturday morning, Jan. 11, at about 1:30 a.m., I found out. Some kids nowadays have no respect for themselves, adults, or their peers. I had no idea that the few things that I own meant so much to others. Let's get educated about recycling! To the editor: What a wonderful article from Ted Spoelstra on educating us on recycling! To me, having Carl’s avail us with the dumpsters is wonderful. Not only do I use them for home recycling but also at school. I shudder to think of all those tin cans going into our landfills. Thanks to the food service staff at Maple Valley Schools and Kim Hansen for helping make our recycling possible. Please, people, let’s get educated on recycling and be thankful we have a facility so available to us. Sincerely Lois Gardner Help Wanted 7:00-9:00 p.m. N/C 1/21/92 7:00-9:00 p.m. $18.001/21/92 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.002/4/92 6:00-10:00 p.m.$30.002/4/92 4 From Our Readers BABYSITTER NEEDED for 2 children in my Nashville home, Monday thru Friday, 1pm to 5pm. 852-9473 after 5pm. DRIVERS $35,000 per year++++. No experience needed, local and Nationwide, full time/ part time. Drivers license required. 1-800-992-8005. I’m referring to my car and hurts the most is that my dad my possessions inside. I told me not to put “those always felt that in our small speakers in the back seat;” community we would never but I had to be cool and put have to lock our car doors in them there, because I trusted you. I stood up for you. I said our driveways! I don’t know if it was a kid “not at Maple Valley, not in who did this to my car, but our town!” Well, Dad was right and I because of what was stolen, I’m presuming it was! Most was wrong. The thing I hope adults don’t need one speaker the most is that the person (a large speaker), four tapes, who did this to my car, I never and a pair of girls sunglasses! called a friend! And I feel for Sounds like no big deal, the people who are this per­ huh? Well, the speaker was a son’s friends because if you very expensive Christmas pre­ can do it to me, you can do it sent from my boyfriend which to them, too. I hope that every time you he worked very hard for. The tapes and sunglasses were wear my sunglasses, listen to bought by me, not Mom and my tapes on my speaker you think of what a scum you are! Dad. Kelly Endsley The car broken into is being Vermontville paid for by me. And now I’m paying for a car that has no dome light, because the thief ■aaniiiiiiaiiMiisaiiiiiiiis busted it and shattered all the • Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Z molding around it. In the pro­ cess of ripping the tape out of the stereo, the thief managed ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 5 to break stereo too! stereo, rea my mysereo, oo I guess one ofthe things that ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. g5 JJ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 niinniiiiiaviaiiiiniiiiiiA Let your “beauty” go to your “head”... You deserve it I ... at... VILLAGE HAIR PORT We know how beautiful you are. 470 E. Main, Vermontville Phone — 726-0257 Call for your appointment today! WEDNESDAY Exercise Beginning Juggling THURSDAY CPR 6:00-10:00 p.m.$10.002/6/92 2 MVHS Beginning Clowning 7:00-9:00 p.m;$30.002/6/92 6 MVHS community Band meets first and third Thursdays7:00 p.m.MVHS Parenting for Parents of teenagers 7: 00-9:00 p.m. N/C 2/6/92 6 MVHS Woodworking 6:00-8:00 p.m. $25.00 2/6/92 8 MVHS Intro, to C.A.D. 8: 00-10:00 p.m.$18.00 2/6/92 6 MVHS Gymnastics 3:00-4:00 p.m. $30.001/9/92 6 Fuller St. CALL NOW 852-9275! POWGFS Rhodes VALUABLE COUPONS VALUABLE COUPON^ STOREWIDE SALE 10% Off All Merchandise With this coupon (including sale items) • Expires 2/2/92 Hager Schneiderhan Schneiderhan Thompson (Does NOT include Mr. J Sewing Machine Repair or Hulst HOURS: Mon..Thun. 8-5:30: Fri. 8-7; Sot. 9-5:30 p{ye 945-9673 VALUABLE COUPON B VALUABLE COIiPON �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 5 Free eye exams to be offered for needy in area 'Sv ■ik»?,« ik»?« *?" AS L**f Si Low-income working peo­ ple and their families could qualify for free eye exams if they meet certain eligibility requirements and participate in a January screening pro­ cess, State Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald, R-Grand Ledge, has announced. The tests will be ad­ ministered during Save Your Visidh Week March 1-7, ac­ cording to the Eaton County lawmaker. This is the second year for Vision USA, a public service project sponsored by the Michigan and American Save Your Vision Week celebrated March 1-7 locally optometric associations. Fitzgerald said area residents who are interested in the program must call 1-800-766-4466 during the month of January to be screened for eligibility and referred to a participating op­ tometrist. The phone number will be effective only during January. “More than 8,000 op­ tometrists nationwide provid­ ed nearly 40,000 free eye ex­ ams during last year’s pro­ gram,” Fitzgerald said. “At least 90 percent of those ex­ amined had eye health or vi­ sion problems, with 15 per­ cent undergoing their first examination.” To qualify for care under Vision USA, a person must be working at least part time, have no vision care insurance, have had no eye care within the past year and have low income. “I commend these organizations for devoting time and resources to help the underprivileged. Proper eye care is an important part of maintaining overall health, and I urge those interested to check their eligibility," Fit­ zgerald said. For more information about Vision USA, contact William Dansby, Michigan Op­ tometric Association ex­ ecutive vice president, at 530 W. Ionia St., Lansing, 48933, (517) 482-0616 or Rep. Fit­ zgerald at (517) 373-0853. PLACE ...the place to go for — Professional Styling W "S' —Owner, Diana Kuetnpel Comer of M-66 and Thorn apple Lake Rd. 5 852-9481 ssn '^10 hometownI *> J>’JSS Mace Pharmacy 219 N. Main Street LUMBgR YARD % lisil Only one life — will soon be past __ 219 S. State St. PHUiu“»r ly what's done for Christ will last. NASHVILLE Nashville, Mich. 852-0845 HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 852-0882 w 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HOMECOOKING ATITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Jack & Judy's OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. =;< < Country Kettle . Cafe . 7264)569 •» tn «iBf •* 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE PH. 852-1551 <«■ •pkr it ms is TIMES OF TROUBLE CAN BRING OUT THE BEST IN ALL OF US ^®5. 'MllMllj 'MllMlljdj akdjfristfAiil'ij ■I ®*HI SMS fast®; ■IJD OKtaiyji 1 RIAlIOR' • ■■ ■■■ * ■ I ...,■ "t ■. ■ - WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE DilU 8ta.K Ikftkiqfei dfar.Tk se n Mwsasi iUffini ttaiofftairau tiiat fcft iwfii M ■ten . w iiiiiiiiiiiiiii* ,fc^'s BINOi , ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. Main St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. (517) 726-0637 office (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. i We havejust completed a year that those of us who survived it will not soon forget. In addition to the man­ made calamities of war and economic recession, we saw an incredible parade of natural disasters throughout the world. There were floods, along with tornadoes and other killer storms; as well as earth­ quakes and volcanic eruptions. For the answers to why these things happen, go to your House of Wor­ ship. There you will learn that misfortune can bring out the best in us, causing us to forget our own prob­ lems and pursuits while we help our neighbors in trouble. This is true of nations as well as individuals. Qod has been reminding us of the power of His uni­ verse, and helping man to develop an unselfish ca­ pacity for dealing with it. HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR He who helps tn the saving ofothers Saves himself as well. -Hartmann Von Aue "They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother. Be ofgood courage." -Isaiah 41:6 Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 J» Church Schedules : jlaio, , «oejeiW ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. * Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........ 6 :30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT QUIMBY UNITED PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. .10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special ...... Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle OF BARRYVILLE NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School....... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79} A.M. Worship . .9:30 ■a.m. Sun. School ...... 11:00 a.m. Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship...............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship....................... 7 p.m. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. ALAN METTLER Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER 301 Fuller St., Nashville GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 6 Kids get a sheep’s eye view As her second grade students look on, Sue Schink removes part of the retina from the eye of a sheep. The students examined the eye and learned the parts of the eye as part of a Michigan Model for Comprehensive Health Education. Couple to sing at Nashville Church Have something to sell..advertise in The Maple Valley News... Reach over 4,500 area homes! Let’s Get Acquainted! If you’re looking for a hair care salon that combines fashion know-how with economy, please consider us. All New Customers Receive ... 15% OFF All Services GOOD THRU JAN. 25 Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville WALK-INS WELCOME 852-1757 SYLVIA HOEVE STANTON'S *3 bedrooms, V/i baths, 1st floor laundry ‘Under $40! (N-84) Jim and Shirley Tubbs will share in a sacred concert Sun­ day, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville Nazarene Church. The concert is co-sponsored by the Nashville United Methodist and Nazarene churches. The couple has traveled throughout the U.S. in a full­ time concert schedule as a songwriting/singing duet. As graduates of Olivet University, Jim began a career in business manage­ ment, and Shirley in engineer­ ing physics. However, they became increasingly aware that the Lord was preparing them for a music ministry and began traveling in the spring of 1984. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH Whin STSCCT LITC MeeMoriT'jiLie. Michigan 49096 nASHMiue "Only $34,500 for this 3-4 bedroom home with a first floor laundry ‘Two car garage (N-83) ‘Corner lot (517)852-1717 ‘Two bedroom, two both doublewide located on 4 lots — some woods ‘Large garage ‘Nice location! (N-82) 'Thornapple Lake — sandy beach! 'Two baths, screened porches Beautiful location! (M-39) CH-109. Approx. 17 acres of land with a 3 bedroom ranch home. Located near Ionia. Contract terms. CH-113. 1987 mobile home.................................. located on approx. 2 acres — 2 bedrooms. Nice. L-103. Approx. 100 acres of land with about % woods. Contract terms. Might be able to split. L-97. Approx. 33 acres located near Clarksville and the expressway. Excellent location. Contract terms. L-96. Approx. 44 acres located just south of Clarksville. Perked for building L-102. Perked building site of approx. 2 acres — lots of trees. Sunfield/Mulliken area. Land contract terms. L-99. Approx. 20 acres - perked. Sunfield/Mulliken area ............. Contract terms. HUD house..................................................... SOLD... located in Vermontville. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Their 1985 debut album titl­ ed, “His Way” and their 1989 release, “A Road in the Night,” combine a softer in­ spirational sound with lyrics that encourage perseverance. Jim has written many of their songs, and they are being performed by several solo and group artists throughout the U.S. and Canada. Their three daughters, Evie, 12, Marcie, 9, and Jamie, 6, travel with them, and often sing as well. They reside near Ft. Wayne, Ind. Microtel workshop planned for Feb. 4 The Eaton County and In­ gham County Cooperative Ex­ tension Services will sponsor a one-day workshop Feb. 4 on the MicroTel accounting program. The MicroTel accounting program is a customized ac­ counting software program that can help you generate detailed “on-farm” reports. Producers who attend the hands-on workshop will enter income and expense transac­ tions from their own farm business and produce a cash flow report. Participants will also learn how to use Micro­ Tel as a management tool and see the new MicroTel checkwriter demonstrated. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamlin Township Hall in Eaton Rapids. It is designed for peo­ ple interested in learning about MicroTel accounting, as well as new users wanting more experience. One need not own a com­ puter to attend. New users are encouraged to bring their manual and computers. This program is IBM compatible. Preregistrations are required by Jan. 24, (registra­ tion is limited), by calling the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Contract terms. L-100. 2 vacant lots with lake access to Jordan Lake... Only $8,900 for both with contract terms. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Justin Smith examines the eye of a sheep as his teacher. Sue Schinckm explains the various parts to her second grade students at Fuller Street School. This was done as part of the Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education. Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. 40 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 • 40 « 40 * 40 40 40 40 40 If by chance you recognize this fellow and see him on Feb. 16, wish him a happy 40th birthday. He could be helping with bingo, maybe assisting a coach at a bailgame, having breakfast at a local restaurant on Saturday mornings. He is also a red-head and a great guy! 40 40«40« 40 * 40 * 40 * 40 a40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in January you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. For Sale Registered Representative FOR SALE: wooden bedroom outfit-4 poster bed and 2 chests and mirror. 852-0784. MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to th; Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. 40 Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 7 Thank You Douglas Hardart named Mason of the Year CARD OF THANKS The family of Robert Fueri Jr. wishes to express sincere thanks to our family, friends, and neigh­ bors for the love and kindness shown during the illness since the death of our loved one. Special thanks to Dr. Smiley, Dr. Shin and Leila Hospital staff, Barry Community Hospice staff, Masonic Lodge #255, VFW Post and Auxiliary #8260, Carl’s market of Nashville, and all the wonderful people who helped us during this difficult time. The thoughtfulness has been greatly appreciated. Mary and Michael Fueri. Douglas Hardart has been lege, Scottish Rite, Shrine and named Mason of the Year by the Order of Eastern Star. Nashville Lodge No. 255, Hardart will be honored at a Free and Accepted Masons, special dinner Saturday, Jan. of the State of Michigan, for 25, at the Nashville Masonic his outstanding service and Temple, beginning at 6:30 dedication to his craft. p.m. A certificate will be As a member of presented at the ceremony, Freemasonry for 12 years, he which will include a movie on has served as Master, High Masonry. Priest, and is currently Wor­ Reservations can be made shipful Master of Nashville by contacting Harold Hansen, Lodge, and D.D.I. for 852-9140, or Murray Stall, District 14B. 726-1439. Hardart is a member of Hardart resides at 5171 Bar­ K.T., R&SM, York Rite Col- ryville Road, Nashville. CARD OF THANKS THE FAMILY OF Dorothy Benton would like to express our sincere thanks for all the cards, flowers, and memorial dona­ tions sent during the loss of our dear mother. Special thanks to nurses and aides at Thornapple Manor. Genther Funeral Home and Mr. Richard A. Genther. The family of Dorothy Benton. Douglas Hardart Free tax assistance to be offered for elderly Now that we’re well into January, it’s important to have a good understanding of some ofthe accidents our kids are most likely to have when involved in winter sports. Below I have made a listing of most of our area’s winter sports and their relative incidence of occurance. Incidence of injuries by sport Speed sports - ice skating, 17 percent; sledding, 11 percent; and skiing, 11 percent. Collision sports - ice hockey, 6 percent. Contact sports - basketball, 22 percent; volleyball, 22 per­ cent; and wrestling, 6 percent. Noncontact sports - gymnastics, 5 percent. Take special note of the surprise winners for disaster, basketball and volleyball. Basketball and volleyball produce the most overall injuries in the winter, while football is the in­ jury leader in the fall. These statistics are based on not only the injury rate of a sport, but the number of children involved. This is why girls’ volleyball shows a higher injury rate than downhill skiing. Although downhill skiing is more dangerous, girls’ volleyball is more popular and will produce more overall injuries and more visits to the doctor’s office. Of the injuries that are seen in a doctor’s office, about 25 percent are sprains or strains, 20 percent are broken bones, 7 percent dislocations, 6 percent are some sort of inflammation, with the remainder of injuries falling into a wide variety of problems. Unfortunately, surfer’s nodes on the knees will never been on the Maple Valley’s sports injury list, but winter sports are important, and so is prompt attention by a medical doctor or chiropractor for treatment of these injuries. Something To ThinkAbout DAVID D. ROSIER DIRECTOR A CHILD’S TEARS Often, children attend the funeral of a loved one with­ out any obvious demonstra­ tion of emotion. The child stands there stiffly, dry-eyed. The child is probably neither being brave or unfeeling; rather, the child is probably too stunned or uncompre­ hending to fully express his or her feelings. Sometimes, the child gets a subtle, or not so subtle message from adults to keep a lid on emotions. Psycholo­ gists generally agree that this is wrong, that it is unhealthy for the child to bottle up grief. The young­ ster who stoically represses his or her feelings may later find a release in an explosion more dangerous to psycho­ logical well-being. Adults are advised by psy­ chologists not to fear the allowing or even causing of tears. There is no reason to steer conversation away from the deceased for fear of starting the tears to flow. Ex­ pressing grief through crying is both normal and thera­ peutic. A child’s tears are a fitting and tender tribute that should not be stifled. ROSIER FUNERAL HOME Mapes-Fisher Chapel 193 Jackson St. Tel: (517) 566-8141 Dedicated to those we serve. J-Ad Graphics News Service Nashville and Vermontville senior citizens and lowincome people again will be be offered free tax assistance this year. Qualified individuals will receive assistance in filling out state and federal tax preparation forms. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons(AARP) and USA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VISTA). Warren Travoli of Nashville, along with several other volunteer tax preparers, will be available to assist those seeking help through this program. To qualify, one must be over 60 years of age or of low income. According to Travoli, no YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. farms, businesses or people who own rental property will be served. All the volunteer workers have completed Internal Revenue Service training classes for both state and federal tax forms. Appointments can be made through the Nashville Village Hall at 852-9544. The first session will be Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Castletown Township Hall. The program will last at least through February and could be extended if a need is shown. CARD OF THANKS Thank you very much to all our friends, neighbors and fami­ ly for making our Golden Wedding Anniversary such a joyous and memorable occasion, with so many beautiful cards, and lovely letters. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness, and shall enjoy reading all these good wishes over and over again. Richard and Pearl Ewing. CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU Each year we are over­ whelmed by the out pouring of love that comes from our Community. Through the gener­ ous gifts of many people, the Nashville Community provided food for 81 families and gifts for 143 children. The “Wish Upon A Star” program was a huge success again this year by giving every child their three wishes. There are many groups, orga­ nizations, businesses, churches, private individuals, our elementry schools, high school students and staff who contributed to make this program work. They provided food, toys, gifts, pray­ ers, money and many manhours of work. As chairman of the Nashville Christmas Basket and “Wish Upon A Star” program we wish to thank each one of you and wish you a Happy New Year. Michele & Lois y VALUABLE COUPON $y ) Lee's tv Service s-io°° Towards Any T.v. Repair WITH PRESENTING THIS COUPON EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 1992 458 S. Main St, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1379 OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. Thank You CARD OF THANKS I don’t know how to start IF Stanley were here, he would. There were so many people so good to him; the cheerful clean­ ing ladies who kept every thing so spotless, cafeteria personnel with beautiful trays he could seldom touch and he felt so badly; those in Ems, so thought­ ful of his comfort and care. The family got to really know them as well as Doctors Deason and Beau. The folks in admitting, lab, the ladies in grey, then up to first. Nothing but angels there. When he was near the top of the hill-“This is my cross”-you were there to lighten his load, we knew not how to, but you did. How loving and tender were your hands; your social workershe’s something else, bless her. How fortunate are we all to have Stephen Mapes-HGB pres-what a job he does. We thank those bringing food, relatives and friends for their support, Marlene Martin for cooking our August reunion dinner honoring Stanley, and Illa Cheal for her help that day; the blood donors, the Kilpatrick Church women for our tasty meal, Pastor Speas and Reverend Kearney Kirkby, always ready to comfort and console, the prayer chain, David Rosier (funeral director) who helped Stanley with his plan, MSU College of Anatomy and Medicine for accepting Stanleyhe had so much to offer. We love you all and thank you. Lillian and our five. Leland Howe Sylvia Ward Diana Childs Kearney Howe Raymond Howe -I Vicks NvOiillicfr UgOCa* Listenne rt Listermint Vicks Fornmni rnmniuia 44, 44£, 44M, or 44D 4 oz. Nyqui 6 oz. 387 059 VapoRub Vida Nyqul Uqufctqx W«..... S3.87 Vldts Maponjb L5 OZ. .S1.88 BARGAIN OF THE WEEK! Dexatrim Advil Tablets or Caplets 50's Ben Gay VIA A Original or Sports Gel 3” 1,25 ”■ tablets or Caplets 100's or Maximum Strength Tablets 75's t Choice Cepacol wJwLubriderm Lotion 16 oz. Lubricienn Lotion 588 Cepastat lozenges IB's. .1.89 Cepastat Extra Strength Lozenges IB's. .$2.09 Recycle Hearing Aid Batteries Here WEmilMiW HOURS: 9 a.tn. io 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 >2.09 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 8 5. MAPLE VALLEY Board of Education Minutes - SPECIAL MEETING — Administration Building 7:00 p.m. — Monday, December 30, 1991 Present: H. Stewart, R. Eaton, J. Krolik, L. Mengyan, O. Parks, D. Tuckey. Absent: T. Spoelstra, B. Leep. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by president Harold Stewart. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Administrators present: Jeannie. Putnam and Ozzie Parks. 1 2. Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and the correction that o.m. should have been p.m. in the last line was made. Motion by Eaton, seconded by Mengyan to approve the minutes as corrected. Ayes: All. 3. MEAP grant: Supt. Parks presented a communication from the Mich. Dept, of Education indicating that the school would receive $7,357 as an achievement grant for improvement in student scores on the MEAP tests. They encouraged the school to use these funds to continue efforts to improve student achievement. 4. Tax base sharing: Another communication from the Dept, of Education advised the district that the payment for tax base sharing receipts which in-formula school districts were to receive on December 15th will not be made at this time due to court actions. Athletic Conference: A letter from the Leslie High School principal relating to their interest in joining our athletic conference was shared. Larry Lenz and Bill Farnsworth are representing the district in a meeting to be held on January 13th, 1992. 6. Reports: Supt. Parks also presented reports on the millage campaign, the recent University of Michigan Accreditation evaluation and the 9th Annual Michigan Education Poll. 7. Calling Substitute Teachers: Under old business, discussion was held regarding the proposal to hire an additional staff person to contact substi­ tute teachers. Harold Stewart made a motion to hire a person for calling substitute teachers for the balance of the school year at a rate of $56.40 per week. Seconded by Eaton. Ayes: Krolik. Nays: Stewart, Mengyan, Tuckey, and Eaton. Motion failed. (Bonnie Leep entered the meeting at this time. 7:50 p.m.) 8. Millage Proposals: Under new business, Supt. Parks presented projected costs for the operation and maintenance of proposed additional facili­ ties, additional staffing needed at the middle school level and balancing future budgets. John Krolik moved that the amount of new operating millage requested be set at 4 mills, seconded by Eaton. Ayes: All. Harold Stewart made a motion that the resolu­ tions calling for Feb. 22, 1992 special election and approving the bonding proposition prepared by our attorneys be adopted as proposed. Seconded by Eaton. Ayes: All. Absent: Spoelstra. Becky Eaton moved that the resolution related to election inspectors and the proposed list of inspectors be adopted. Seconded by Krolik. Ayes: Eaton, Krolik, Mengyan, Krolik, Tuckey, Leep. Abstain: Stewart. Absent: Spoelstra. 9. Sp. Ed. Teacher Aide - N. Brown: Jeannie Putnam recommended that Nancy Brown be approved for the position of teacher aide in the newly esta­ blished special education room. Stewart moved approval of the recommendation to hire Nancy Brown as a teacher aide. Seconded by Krolik. Ayes: All. 10. Workers Compensation: Eaton moved to approve payment of an invoice to SET-SEG INS. for 9,588.75. Seconded by Tuckey. Ayes: All. 11. Adjournment: John Krolik moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mengyan. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be Monday, February 10, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. Tentative agenda items include: Reports 1. MEAP test scores and recommendations 2. Proposed improvements in our telephone arrangements 3. Recommendations regarding fund raising projects Business items 1. Updating of the operating budget 2. Updated computer for the H.S. office 3. Additional bus radios 4. Possible purchase of milk cooler Other Strategy meeting with the district's labor relations consultant. Agenda items are subject to change. 1-21-92-81 The Changing Roles of women Adult Education classes to start Jan. 27 we've come a long way Monday thorugh Thursday. The second semester begins All-classes required for a high Monday, Jan. 27, for Maple school diploma are offered, as Valley Adult Education well as typing and accounting. daytime classes and Monday, Classes are 316-hour blocks Feb. 3, for evening classes. of time and may be taken Classes are held in the anytime during opening Maple Valley Adult Learning hours. The instructor is Betty Center, located just south of Heidt. the Nashville Village Office at Some of the classes being 204 N. Main St. The center is offered this semester are con­ open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. sumers education, English, GED preparation, govern­ ment, math, reading, science J-Ad Graphics News Service we Have to Plan Ahead Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashvilla, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 '&&&■ &&& Whirlpool $335?° $329fu5P Whirlpool Portable Dishwasher $47500 RCA Camcorder With FREE Hardcase starting at without a high school diploma and to the high school graduate who was under 20 years old as of Sept. 1, 1991. All other adults may take a class for $30 for eight weeks. To enroll in a class, contact the Maple Valley Community Education Office located in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 8 5 2 9 2.,7. 5 Enrichment classes for kids, adults planned HOTPOINT ((HARDWICK Gas Ranges Electric Ranges and more. Evening classes are available from 6 to 10 p.m. and cover different topics on different days. Offered are global issues on Mondays; science, math, computer science, word processing and welding on Tuesdays; GED preparation, writing, English and reading on Wednesdays and U.S. history on Thursdays. Classes are free to the adult OUU $335?° $300?°, Color TV 13” Diag. 20” Diag. Remote 26” Diag. Table Tl Mode Ml $47500 $475 E 26”-27” Diag. Console mcs vhs Tapes and Hook-up Supplies • Antenna Supplies • Telephone Hook-up wire Lake Odessa T.V. & Appliance Enrichment classes for both youth and adults have started this month at various loca­ tions. An adult exercise class started Jan. 6 at Fuller Street Elementary School on Mon­ days and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $20 for 10 classses or $3 a class. Open basketball started at Kellogg Elementary on Tues­ day, Jan. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. This no-cost activity is a way to exercise and have fun with friends. It will move to Mon­ days starting Feb. 4. Two adult computer classes started this week Monday at Maple Valley High School. These classes are $18 each. A computer class for third through eighth grades will start Feb. 5 and be held Mon­ days and Wednesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the high school. Cost is $13.50. Other adult classes to be of­ fered starting in February are fundamentals of investing, welding and machine shop, computer science, word pro­ cessing, CPR, beginning clowning, woodworking, and introduction to C.A.D. Various fees and starting dates TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 and floor hockey. Various fees and starting dates apply. For more information on any of the above classes, call the Community Education of­ fice at 852-9275. Don’t miss your Valentine kiss Loose Carnations Roses, Red, White, ezZ>"n.n " \v Pink & Yellow .. .ea. from Mixed Bouquets S O88 X* ca t OPEN Mon.-Fri. ’til 8 p.m. Sat. til 5:30 p.m. DAILY DELIVERIES to Nashville & Middleville area. Free delivery on $15.00 orders and up — serving the Nashville and Middleville areas since 1954. 945-5029 SPAGHETTI SUPPER Friday, January 24th Come to the Maple Valley High School cafeteria before the basketball game featuring the Maple Valley Lions and the St. Philip’s Tigers. Meal Includes: AIl-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti • Bread • Salad • Beverage • And Dessert Serving Time: 4:30 to 7:00 P.M Adults s4.50 Children (12 & Under) STORE HOURS: 8:00 AM *1115:30 PM Mon.-Fri.;' Sat. 8 AM Til 4 PM 1039 FOURTH AVE.- We Service What We Sell - 616-374-8866 apply to these classes. Other youth classes to be of­ fered starting this month and next month are beginning jug­ gling, junior and open karate, baton twirling, gymnastics s2.00 Sponsored by Maple Vai Athletic Boosters �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 9 WScN^*s' aScSSs; »t. %sw %sw ''M )Mcw SS ’ SSV Latest contributions to Lakeview Cemetery The latest contributions to a new program to benefit Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery came recently from Edythe Hicks Klinkner, Joanne McCord, Susan Billman and Dorthy and Orvalle McCleary, in memory of Beatrice Hicks Buchanan. A memorial fund was established last August to help the financially strapped cemetery continue to be an at­ tractive asset to the community. Contributions will be used for upkeep and beautification of the cemetery, which now operates on an annual budget of about $10,000, received primarily from sale of lots, in­ terments and installation of foundations. Donatations to Lakeview Cemetery may be sent to Larry Decker, secretary­ treasurer of the Cemetery Board, at 636 East St., Nashville, 49073, or checks or money orders made payable to the cemetery may be left at Village Hall, 206 N. School Lunch Menus Sk % *X >S Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 22 Hotdog/bun, baked beans, pineapple. Thursday, Jan. 23 Goulash, green beans, fruit mix, cheese sandwich. Friday, Jan. 24 Breakfast for lunch. French toast/syrup, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Monday, Jan. 27 Rib-E-Q/bun, sweet potatoes, pineapple. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Tacos/chips, 1e t tuce/cheese, fruit mix, but- FACTORY WORKERS l -ar *®£4fe £4fe 52 ft** “*J •' w siitiWa.ta EEJI- KKiOatt'j ijtk ftrwintnj g» BitasJ bs Bin im ini.® Alto area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 1:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY i I — Beacon Seruices, Inc. 698-7979 ieoe) Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite150, (located in the Kent’ wood* Corporate Complex)* J.O.E. u 00® FP*** FP As*’’1 ter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 22 Nacho chips w/meat & cheese, celery & carrot sticks, mixed fruit. Thursday, Jan. 23 Chicken patties w/bun, com, pickles, fruit. Friday, Jan. 24 Pizza, mixed vegetables, pickles, peaches. Monday, Jan. 27 Scalloped potatoes w/ham, peas, peanut butter sandwich, fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Hamburger w/bun, french fries, pickles, pears. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 3. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 22 •Salad, *Fiestada, peas, fruit juice. Thursday, Jan. 23 •Salad, *Stew/Biscuit, •Tuna Sand., pickles, pears, roll & butter, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 24 •Salad, *Hamburger/Bun, •Cheeseburger/Bun, mixed veg., fruit. Monday, Jan. 27 •Salad, *Chicken Patty/Bun, *Tuna Sandwich, com, pears. Tuesday, Jan. 28 •Salad, *Spaghetti, green beans, fruit jello, roll & but­ ter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. ui> •* *•** COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich: lic. #iz48 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Main St. Unless anonymity is quested, names of donors to the fund and those named in gifts will be listed periodically in the Maple Valley News. Acknowledgements of memorial donations will be sent to the family designated by the donor, if name and ad­ dress are supplied. Special personal appearance clinic planned Feb. 29 A modeling and grooming workshop for youth ages 10 and up is set for Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Michigan State University Union Building. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m., with the workshop run­ ning from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. intPoa trwticoipgarnotusp ws:ilalgbees d1i3viadnedd over and 10- to 12-year-olds. The teen workshop (13 and over) will include hands-on posture and modeling with C.L. Adams, presidnet of Adams Modeling and Finishing School; and skin care, makeup and hair care with Sandy Spirit, trainer for Haircuts Plus, and her staff. The 10- 12-year-olds’ workshop will feature handson modeling and sessions on hair, nails, and healthy snacks. There will be a hospitality suite with refreshments and videotapes for parents and leaders. Contact the Extension office to register. Registration is limited and deadline is Feb. 12. Cost for the workshop is $5, payable at the door. Member-leaders workshop planned Electric energy, bloomin’s sweats, crafts, jump-roping, backyard wildlife habitats and more will be part of the 4-H Tri-County Member-Leader Workshop Feb.8. Pre-register through the Eaton County Extension Ser­ vice office by Jan. 31. Hours for the event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mason Middle School. Call 543-2310 or 372-5594 for more details or a workshop brochure. 4-H Dairy meeting set for Jan. 29 The winter dairy meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Kardel Hall in Charlotte. All 4-H dairy members and leaders are urged to attend this annual meeting. Business will include election of officers, voting on the 1992 dairy fair judge, naming an awards committee, coordinating the trophy donors list and highlighting upcoming dairy programs. Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville For Sale Automotive ’89 S-10, red, 83,000 miles, $3000. Phone anytime, 948-2574, Jobs Wanted CREDIT COUNSELOR wants to help you get your bills paid and improve your credit rating. I’ve been there. Call Jessie Lewis, 945-5809. Fifth-grade boys practice basketball at Kellogg Elementary School in preparation for their season opener on Saturday, Jan. 25. Extension homemakers sponsor two programs The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers will have a lesson morning that deals with two unique topics, “Durable Power of At­ torney” and “Funeral Pre­ Planning.” The program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the First Bap­ tist Church, 1110 S. Cochran, in Charlotte. David Smith, practicing family attorney of Charlotte, will discuss durable power of attorney and living trusts. Joe E. Pray of Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, will pro­ vide guidelines for funeral pre-planning. Both speakers are experts in their specific areas and can answer in- dividual questions. Pre-registration is required. Call the Eaton Extension Of­ fice at 372-5594 or 543-2310 to reserve a seat. Free babysitting will be available. Please indicate if babysitting services will be needed when registering. There will be a $1 fee at the door. ^xwSyjW::::;::::: Fassett • PHONE ’ (517) Shop — HOURS — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MonFdriadyaythru 726-0319 COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR I Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml Home ImproyementHeadguarters • Tools • Plumbing Electrical • Hardware Drywal I Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 Close 2:00 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed; Dec. 31st Closed for Inventory; Jan. 1 Closed hometown; LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville ^isa 52-0882 « I(E8OK CREDIT mANCUtC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville; Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 10 Reese’s 400th career win a time for reflection by Todd Tuber gen Sports Editor Flashback... to 1970. Richard Nixon is president. The U.S. is still involved in the Vietnam conflict. Four Kent State University students are gunned downfor protesting the U.S. involvement there. Man hadfirst walked on the moon the previous year. The Maple Valley basketball team, 12-0 and ranked seventh in the state under rookie coach Jerry Reese, travels to Potterville High School. The Vikings upset the Lions, handing Reese his first loss as Maple Valley coach. Flashback ... to last week. George Bush is president. Economic times are tough, as the first anniversary of the Persian Gulf war has passed. Basketball star Magic Johnson shocked the world three months earlier when he disclosed that he had contracted HJV, the virus that causes AIDS. A different Maple Valley team travels to Potterville. The Lions pin a 46-34 win on the host squad. It is Reese's 400th career coaching win, including boys and girls teams at MV. Reese has seen it all in his 21-plus seasons as coach of the Lions. While the CMU-grad downplayed the milestone victory, he did admit that the win provided food for thought. HI was kind of reflecting back to that game in 1970," he said on Friday. Lions alone in first after win over Olivet It's nice to be able to win basketball games on the road. Mike Trowbridge: careerhigh 22 points in 73-58 victory over Olivet But it's especially nice to be able to win league games on the road, particularly when there are only six league games in the season. Maple Valley seized sole possession of first place in the SMAA standings with a convincing 73-58 win over host Olivet on Friday. The two teams entered the game with 1-0 conference marks. The Lions improved to 5­ 2 overall heading into Tuesday's non-league contest against Portland. Maple Valley returns to league polay Friday when it hosts St. Philip. "At this point, we were very happy to win on the road," Lion coach Jerry Reese summarized. "Anyone will take a win on the road, especially in a four-team league. "Hopefully we can come out and stay competitive and on top of the league with a win over St. Philip on Friday." Reese, who picked Olivet as the team to beat in the pre-season, saw his squad play some of its best basketball of the season. The Lions were in control throughout, pulling out to a 39-30 halftime lead. Maple Valley then iced the game by outscoring the Eagles 20-7 in the third quarter. Olivet came into the game boasting the explosive one-two punch of Ed Collins and Jeff Carlson. But it was the Maple Valley duo of Darrel Stine and Mike Trowbridge that stole the show. Stine scored a seasonhigh 28 points to pace the Lions, while Trowbridge added 22. Trowbridge's figure was a career-high, including the varsity and junior varsity levels. NOW, ADVANCED VACUMETER” SYSTEM: IMPROVED SEED SPACING, FASTER PLANTING ■ Advanced-design V;icu Meter" system on John Deere MaxEmerge* 2 planters selects single seeds for improved spacing control. Now up Io I7 |M*rcenl bet ter spacing in corn compared Io lingerpickup planters. Take advantage of Early Retail Bonus before it ! Expires 1-31-92 ■ No seed blowing, no pressurized hop|K*rs, no maintenance of finger-pickups. Chip Reese and Tim Ferrier added seven points apiece. Stine led the rebounders with 11, while Mickey Collier added six assists. Collins led Olivet, which fell to 6-2 overall, with 19 points, while Carlson scored 18. Tuesday's 46-34 win over host Potterville was Reese's 400th career coaching win. "It was not what you'd call a real pretty game," Reese said of the victory. "But it was a win, so we'll take it" The Lions broke open a tight game in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Vikings 21-7. They trailed by two, 27-25, entering the final eight minutes of play. The Maple Valley run was ignited by pressure defense. The Lions took advantage of numerous Viking miscues, converting three quick layups to take control of the game. The defense limited Potterville to 12-of-54 shooting from the field, including one-of12 from three-point range. While Potterville was misfiring, Maple Valley was dominating the boards. Three Lions reached double figures in rebounding, led by Brice Hasselback's career-high 17. Collier and Stine each grabbed 11 caroms. Maple Valley, which totalled 71 rebounds, also struggled from the field. The Lions were 18-of-57 for 32 percent shooting. Stine led all scorers with 16 points, while Collier also hit double figures with 10. ■ More seeding rate* choices... with simple adjustments. Century Furnace 80% Efficient GOODDEALS...ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom THORNAPPLE VALLEY JOHN DEERS (M37 Hastings (M-37, Hasti s • 945 945-9526 sheet metal work Walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 "We took them lightly and didn't shoot very well, and they beat us. "It was strange to win (his 400th) in the same gym as the one we first lost But it was just another game. Milestones like that are worth nothing unless you use them to reflect back on the kids who earned them." Reese's wins have included several league and district championships, including the 1990-91 version, which tied Battle Creek Pennfield for the SMAA title. His boys teams have compiled a 258-208 record through Friday’s win against Olivet, while Reese is 143-104 as the girls coach since 1980. A 1964 graduate of Pontiac Northern High School, Reese, 46, has always had the desire to coach. His high school mentor, Dick Hall, had won 21 of 23 conference championships at Northern. Reese said that his favorite prep memory was advancing to the state Class A quarterfinals. He adds that the' possibility of a long tournament run remains a driving force, although he said that there other things that are more important than winning and losing. "I get the most pleasure from seeing a player improve," he said. "When someone has trouble with a particular skill, then, by the end of the season, is fairly successful at it, that gives me a great deal of satisfaction. "Another thing I like about coaching is to see the players continue having fun with basketball after their careers are over." After playing for Hall at Northern, Reese went on to compete for four years at Central Michigan University. The Chippewas advanced to the NAIA national tournament in Kansas City Reese's sophomore and junior seasons. CMU was 46-9 during those two years. Reese averaged 4.0 points per game in his three-year varsity career, shooting 43 percent from the floor and 71 percent from the line. After graduation, Reese interviewed for a position at Fremont High School before college roommate Larry Lenz told him about an opening at Maple Valley. He has been an institution at the school ever since, and he plans to stick around for some time to come. "As long as I enjoy doing what I'm doing, I'll do it," Reese said. "My goals are not to pursue other levels of coaching. "I just enjoy working with youngsters in this community." While Reese has been coaching the varsity since 1970, the game he has been teaching his players is no longer the same, particularly with the addition of the three-point line.. "The game has changed dramatically," Reese said. "The team that has the skill players, the ones who can shoot the threes, are more likely to win these days. "Size is not that big a thing anymore. In the high school game, you need to have a balanced team. There are some awfully good three-point shooting teams out there." Reese said that there are many different factors involved in being an effective coach. "First of all, you have to have a good knowledge of the game," he said. "Second, you need to be as fair as you can be. Third, you must instill discipline and provide a leadership role. "Sometimes it takes a tremendous amount of energy and a great many sacrifices in your family and personal life. But it is something I enjoy doing." Reese said that the backbone of any successful program is quality coaches below the varsity level. Those coaches are primarily responsible for developing players so that by the time Reese gets them, they are fundamentally sound and can be molded into a solid team. "No matter how hard you work, it is the lower level coaches that are most instrumental in having a successful program," he said. "As long as the summer camps and the Saturdays continue to encourage interest, kids will remain satisfied and enjoy the game.” EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER 4 WELL DRILLING 4 PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic 4 Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE, �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 21, 1992 — Page 11 Maple Valley Varsity Club holds donkey basketball game k\ JSs S 22C CSS 'SSfi" sk< sk<* s s Jis Aofet!. i S 'HSot!. ^>«®! Maple Valley Varsity Club members drag their donkeys down the court as they try to get their reluctant mounts back into play during the annual Donkey basketball game held at the Maple Valley J.-Sr. High School last Saturday. *» & %*?» 5 *5^ w w‘ Bfa M"ltiLo. k.,ihlto o jj® M»liL. i.,i ir -■ WMiiijjj! uu'^Wk ™a SMstaitigjj ’Unw^ii ’ube^e ia St ap|fcn' ;hs ■Mt Etifc an rjaii A Maple Varsity Club member drags a very reiuctanr aoriKey acci'oss the court in an attempt to get back into the game. No-till club session attracts good crowd Jim Droscha, a member of the Eaton County No-till Club, reported that the club’s first 1992 meeting was suc­ cessful, as 63 persons turned out. The meeting was sponsored by the no-till club, Monsanto Corporation, Extension Ser­ vice, Citizens Elevator and the Thomapple Grand Soil Conservation District. Lynn Smallman ofthe Mon­ santo Corporation; Dale Mutch, Extension Service; Robert Mansfield, Citizens Elevator; Bob Baetsen, Soil Conservation Service; and Murray Stall, Thornapple Grand Soil Conservation Have something to sell., advertise in The Maple Valley News... Reach over4,500 homes! MM M District, spoke on varied topics relating to conservation tillage, weed control and water quality issues. A chicken dinner was serv­ ed, compliments of the Mon­ santo Corp.. Luncheon speaker Ron Nelson of the Farm Bureau presented a talk of legislative issues facing Michigan during the upcom­ ing year. The meeting closed with a question and answer session. The next no-till club meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Kardel Hall, Charlotte, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. X_ 1 I don't know how to start. If Stanley were here, he would. There were so many people so good to him; the cheerful cleaning ladies who kept everything so i spotless, cafeteria personnel with beautiful trays he could seldom touch, and he 1 felt so badly; those in EMS, so thoughtful of his comfort and care. The family got to really know them as well as Doctors Deason and Bean. The folks in admitting, ? lab, the ladies in grey, then up to First. Nothing but angels there. When he was 5 ? near the top of the hill -"THIS is MY cross" - you were there to lighten his load, we knew not how to, but you did. How loving and tender were your hands; your | social worker - She's something else, bless her. How fortunate are we all to have Stephen Mapes - HGB pres. - what a job he does. i We thank those bringing food, relatives and friends for their support, Marlene Martin for cooking our August reunion dinner honoring Stanley and Illa Cheal , for her help that day; the blood donors, the Kilpatric Church women for our tasty 1 meal, Pastor Spcas and Reverend Kearney Kirkby, always ready to comfort and console, the prayer chain, David Rosier (funeral director) who helped Stanley with his plan, MSU College of Anatomy and Medicine for accepting Stanley - he * had so much to offer. We love you and and thank you. Lillian and ourfive. Leland Howe - Sylvia Ward - Diana Childs - Kearney Howe - Raymond Howe Players scramble for the basketball during the annual Maple Valley Varsity Club donkey basketball game Saturday night at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. By Teresa Frith The clip clop of hoofbeats sounded in the gym during a different sort of basketball game at Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School Saturday night. No, a game hadn’t been in­ terrupted by someone’s runaway horse. It was the Maple Valley Varsity Club’s annual donkey basketball game. Held as a fund-raiser for the club, the night’s play included four co-ed teams of four players each. Each team also had substitute players to fill in as needed. Teams played two 12-minute ' games and one 16-minute championship game. “Each player must have a signed permission slip in order to play the game,” said Tim Whitmer, unit manager of the Buckey Donkeyball Company in Westerville, Ohio. The company supplies donkeys for these games in 33 states. “These donkeys are specially trained,” he con- JV boys move to 6-1 The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team won a pair of games last week, defeating Potterville and Olivet. Tuesday night the Lions traveled to Potterville. MV started out very slow, trailing 6-4 at the end of one and leading 16-15 at the half. The third quarter belonged to the Lions, as they outscored the Vikings 15-8, and held on to win 45-40. Jon Mitchell led the Lions with 15 points, while Gabe Priddy added 10. Friday the Lions visited Olivet for a battle of the undefeated in league play. The Lions were on top oftheir game, playing good defense and controlling the tempo. Maple Valley took the early lead 14-11 at the end of one and 28-24 at the half. The MV press took over in the third quarter, enabling the Lions to outscore the Eagles 11-6, and then played even in the fourth, winning 55-46. Dan Rasey led the Lions with 16 points and four steals. Justin Lake added nine points. While Priddy grabbed 10 rebounds. The Lions will play three games at home this week. Portland Tuesday, St. Philip Friday and Galesburg Satur­ day night. tinued. “Some will buck, some run fast or refuse to run. Others will duck, roll over or other tricks. Not everyone gets an easy ride.” Donkey ball games are entertaining and fun for both the players and the audience, but they don’t come without rule?. Players must be mounted in order to score or play defense. They must have possession of a donkey in order to pass the ball. Above all, players must wear helmets at all times for protection. Except for emergencies, there are no time outs. Sometimes the donkeys seem to be playing by their own rules, according to Whitmer. “These donkeys listen to me more than they listen to a rider,” he said. “I enjoy these watching these games myself and sometimes I like to give the crowd a little more fun by making the donkeys perform.” At halftime, children in the audience were given free rides on the donkeys. Varsity club members were all given certificates of par­ ticipation at the game. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 �Vermontville ||| “M | WVRMW IM P Every Day Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville Center Cut > gm gm gm gm gm UP TO We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. Ranch Steak 5O€ on Manufacturer's Coupons Boneless Sirloin Tip steak S2S® MEATS Country Style Stuffed Farmland Ribs Pork Chops Sausage Links $23? PRODUCE Icy Fresh Green Cabbage GROCERIES 14-14.5-oz. Eagle Thins or BBQ GROCERIES 46-oz. can Campbell’s Tomato Juice Potato Chips 46-oz. can V-8 5-lb. bag Big Chief Granulated vegetable Juice sugar l-ib. pkg. Blue Bonnet 3-lb pkg. Margarine Quarters 34.5-oz. can Maxwell House Master Blend 64-oz. Sunny Delight Pre-Priced *1.59 Palmolive Original coffee Citrus Punch DAIRY Vz% Gallon Milk 24«oz. Cottage Cheese Prices Good January 20 through January 25, 1992 Dish Soap 22-oz. • Just BREAD Great Plains Whole Grain Wheat Bread POP Pepsi Products ....20-oz. WE NOW ACCEPT WIC COUPONS + Dep. No Beer, wine or Lottery License � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-01-28.pdf 990d4399d562560e66983476c648a594 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1893 ^'NCS »^ ^9°5e' 12a1s n Sgs gs Publ ic Library . Church Street i . Mhli .49058 H,as.tings, Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ...a localpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No.26 — Tuesday, January 28, 1992 Barry, Eaton counties define local homeless problems, solutions by Art Frith Michigan has become the focal point of national debate over welfare issues, with the elimination of general assistance for over 82,000 adults with no children. Much of the media attention has been focused on metropolitan areas such as Lansing and Detroit, but there is a local aspect of the homeless problem. Ron Decker, director of the Barry County Department of Social Services, says there are no defined homeless shelters in the county that provide beds for people who have no place to sleep or can’t find housing. The homeless problem in rural areas is not as visible as in metropolitan areas, so it is not perceived to be a problem as depicted by the media. "The majority of rural homeless fall into the category of the ‘invisible homeless’,” Decker said. "Instead of sleeping on the town’s streets, they move in with friends or relatives. This is called ‘stacking’.” Stacking eventually causes its own problems. The hous­ ing family has emotional and economic stress placed on it by way of increased expenses for utilities and food. Fire damages local business, injures local volunteer fireman firefighter Rod Hannon fell By Teresa Frith Fire broke out Wednesday through the upper level onto afternoon at the Vermontville the ground floor. Harmon was Auto Body Shop, 220 South first taken to Hayes-GreenMain St., owned by Al Beach Hospital in Charlotte Morgan of Vermontville. and then was transferred to According to Vermontville Lansing General Hospital. O’Dell said Harmon’s in­ assistant Fire Chief Monty O’Dell, the blaze destroyed juries included a broken leg most of the upper level of the and damaged vertebrae. His building. condition at press time was "We think the fire started in satisfactory, according to a a wood-burning stove whose spokesperson at the Lansing smoke stack either overheated General Hospital patient in­ or was too close to the wall,” formation desk. said O’Dell. Morgan estimated his losses While trying to contain the at $10-20,000 for replacement fire, Vermontville volunteer of the roof and $2,000 for miscellaneous lost equipment. Morgan said that the property was not insured. Though there were vehicles in the building when the fire broke out, none were badly damaged by the flames. “We expect to be back in business as soon as possible,” said Morgan. “We are still open for partial business in our other building next door.” Fire trucks from both Ver­ montville and Charlotte aided in fighting the blaze. The Nashville Fire Department also was on alert. There are funds available in Barry County to house the homeless in local hotels on a temporary basis. Decker said, “They are allowed to stay for up to seven days and must be looking for housing and employment at the same time.” “In general,” Decker said, "most rural homeless who can’t find housing move to the metropolitan areas, where there are shelters and soup kit­ chens in operation.” Local DSS staffers con­ tacted approximately 300 clients last fall to let them know that general assistance cuts were forthcoming. Decker said, ’’Staff members made a special effort to find these individuals employment or other available programs, to ease the shock.” Their efforts did not go un­ noticed in Lansing. State Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District, said: "It’s to the credit of Barry County. Many counties did not attempt to forewarn their clients of the budget cuts before they went into effect in October.” Since the general assistance cuts went into effect, there have been no increases in the number of homeless handled by DSS. According to Decker, “The big increase has been in the number of requests for finan­ cial assistance in paying fuel and utility bills.” Bender, a Republican who represents all but Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County, said, “In general, rural areas like Barry County, are better equipped to meet the needs of the homeless in their com­ munities than the metropolitan areas. Many volunteer and community service organiza­ tions have answered the call and helped fill the void left by the general assistance cuts.” In Eaton County, the story is slightly different. Nancy Oliver, coordinator See Homeless, Page 2 Nashville blood drive schueduled for Feb. 5 This time of year, when winter weather causes slip­ pery roads, accidents are bound to happen, and that can mean an increased need for blood. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive in Nashville from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Methodist Church. Donors must be between the ages of 17 to 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. According to the county Red Cross unit, the only per­ manant exemptions from giv­ ing blood are those who have tested positive for HIV, or those who have had malaria or hepatitis. A donor can give one pint of blood every 56 days without harm. "Giving blood is perfectly safe,” said a Red Cross of­ ficial. “It takes about one and one-half hours counting filling out the forms and actually giv­ ing the blood.” While no particular type of blood is in short supply, donors are reminded that all types are needed to ensure that hospitals have the blood they need. Refreshments will be served by the Methodist Church to all blood donors. Nashville Cub Scouts compete in 'Genius Kit' Night By Teresa Frith Nashville Cub Scout Pack No. 3176 held a “Genius Kit” night competition at Fuller Street Elementary School last week Monday. Parents and siblings were on hand to admire each boy’s creation. Before the meeting, scouts from each of the dens were given a list of common household items, such as cereal boxes, pop cans or bot­ tles, nails, paper, foil, candy, etc. They were to use their imaginations to create any sort of item they could make from the list items. The creations ranged from race cars and rocket ships to boats and a camping scene. Judges Diana Kuempel and Eagle Scout Chad Farlee had to take some time before an­ nouncing the winners from each den. Winners received pencil kits, belt packs and frisbees. The winners were: First and second Tiger Scout winners were Michael Mead, for his robot, and Jeff Taylor for his sheep. First through third Bear Scout winners were Michael Reid, Brian Rumsey and Ken­ neth Mead. First through third Wolf Nashville Cub Scouts from Den Five (from left) Cory Currier, Tom Powers, Lee Gould and Andy Adams, were awarded the Compass point, Athlete, Traveler, Geologist and Physical Fitness pins. Not pictured are Shawn Graham, Judson Burpee and Chris Dunham. Bear scouts (from left) Michael Reid, Brian Rumsey and Kenneth Mead were awarded first through third places in their division during Genius Night. Scout winners were Darin Thrun, Justin Sealy and Daniel Mace. First through third Webelos Scout winners were Andy Adams, Rickey Stevens and Cory Currier. In other business that night, the following scouts were given awards for their achievements: In Den One scouts Brian Rumsey, Michael Reid, Matt Keeler, Mark Pincumbe and Tim Rumsey were awarded gold and silver Arrow points. See Cub Scouts, Page 4 In This Issue... • Nashville scouts enjoy Mother-Daughter Aerobics Night • Gearhart elected Maple Syrup President • Vermontville grad gets coaching award • Vermontville Fire Dept, to hold dance �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28, 1992 — Page 2 Nashville Girl Scouts enjoy annual Mother-Daughter Aerobics Night By Teresa Frith Nashville Girl Scouts and their mothers enjoyed a night of fun and exercise last Tues­ day during a Mother­ Daughter Aerobics Night at the Nashville Baptist Church. The session was led by Lynn Rigelman of Nashville and her daughter, Lynzie. Rigelman completed train­ ing at a Lansing aerobics and dance institute last year. This is the second year die session has been held. A large group of scouts and their mothers danced and worked out to Disney tunes in the church basement and then enjoyed snacks and juice. This was part of a series of monthly get-togethers in which Nashville troops from the Nashville Neighborhood of Glowing Embers Girl Scouts participate. Next on the Girl Scouts’ agenda is a sleepover at the Nashville Baptist Church, scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21. The girls also will have a “Show and Tell” before the sleepover begins. Parents are to pick up their children at the church the following morning at 9 a.m. Nashville Girl Scouts and their mothers enjoy a night of music and exercise during a Mother-Daughter Aerobics Night at the Nashville Baptist Church. Homeless problems r V.F.W. Post 8260 • Nashville, Mi. PENNY SUPPER A mother and daughter team exercise together during a Girl Scout Mother­ Daughter Aerobics Night held at the Nashville Baptist Church last week. February 1, 1992 Serving: Chop Suey & Baked Chicken • 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. • Chairperson — Alberta Lewis The annual cookie sales started Jan. 24 and will con­ tinue until sometime in February. Fore more information, scouts may call their leaders or Janet Adams at 852-0733. INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for the Eaton County Shelter Program, said, “The budget cuts have had a significant im­ pact on the program and ser­ vices. In 1991, we served 219 clients and that number is steadily rising.” Financial assistance from organizations such as the United Way is available. “It takes a year to get into the United Way funding cy­ cle,” Oliver said, however. “At this time, we are working to get on next year’s budget.” There are four furnished apartments in Eaton County for displaced families. They may stay as long as there is an effort being made to find housing and employment. For single persons, there are four foster homes where they may stay up to 21 days. Before he took office, Gov. John Engler said, “We have to change because it (the welfare system) hasn’t worked.” The general assistance cuts were proposed by Engler, a Republican, and approved by the State Legislature. However, this year’s budget does include $1.6 million for homeless shelters and $10 million for housing. State Rep. Mary Brown, a Democrat representing the 46th District in the Kalamazoo area, said the Legislature has tried to counter the general assistance cuts. ‘‘Some alternative measures to general assistance were passed in the House,” explained Brown, “but they died in the Senate. Sup- QUIMBY UNITED Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Sunday School .... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School . .10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special ...... Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School...... .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ..... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service..... ......7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER <Jl from front page plemental appropriations were passed by the House and they, too, died in the Senate.” When asked if the recession is the cause of Michigan’s homeless problem, Brown said, “I believe it to be a general consensus that the number of homeless increased as a direct result of Gov. Engler’s insistence to decrease general assistance funding. I don’t believe the in­ crease would have happened of the cuts had not been passed.” Bender said, however, “The governor is doing exact­ ly what he said he’d do during his campaign. Whether the governor is Blanchard or Engler, the financial situation facing Michigan, an approx­ imate $1.8 billon deficit, would have eventually brought about these cuts.” The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is working with the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Develop­ ment (HUD) to acquire addi­ tional money. Bender said, “These funds will be specifically targeted for our homeless programs.” To help individuals or displaced families find available shelters, the Michigan State Department of Social Services has establish­ ed a toll-free number, 1 -800-A-SHELTER. Z jti ® gfii hsittoi jHinaiiiaaaiiMiiaaiiaimii - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters: tai I BINGO I taeStfi ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA I ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.* ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 [ laiaaaaaaaaasvaaaaaonaaaaaaa* Hid fytk il H|it sue It ta spndi hiifkig ... INVOLVED? .. Special Groups Need Special Protection... — Ask Your Agent — Accidental Death/ Medical Expense Insurance for YOUR Special Group Camps Church Groups Clubs Daycare/Nursery Scouts Special Events Sports Volunteer Groups Youth Groups Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias. 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 Ibaxit n tat k c sajiiil ktaiitai ’Saa: <pi«i tai tat ^i>ki totyijk jk tUK [ Wkfcc • 517-852-2005 •Rtatdio PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A M. Worship ... ,9:30a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...,11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday Man �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, January 28. 1992__Page 3 Maple Valley receives state grant to help special education readers The Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School special education English class soon will be studying in a new reading comer, thanks to their teacher, Rebecca Jamros. Jamros has been awarded a $300 grant from the Michigan Department of Education for her suggestion to build a reading confer at the junior­ senior high school. T money will help set up the comer and purchase materials. “I plan to buy easy to read paperback books on topics of interest to high school students.” said Jamros. “I will also get bean bag chairs, which will make the comer an inviting spot to relax with a book.” The grant supports a program of daily reading, which is designed to promote a positive attitude toward reading as a fun and wor­ thwhile activity. Nashville Village Council hears complaint about police, dispatch h *■■ SS» »»ll U. *U*..ss *■■ CC KC C C?icL*k sC?tceL' Kste' 'hi 'S S S :<Ib. *Hi1..... Ssj, *fck ktad U|g I£3 *k Si BBT MlSHbilSI*!1 ■miiitiniiiiiiiiiiii lOESOHiE JOB’.] | Sfetiilhfib | 1 SftallMi. | -Hfalpif!f! -ora'D® -ora'D® If Maa^sta * i”4 nfl Mi’Ll* pi Z 11 pond to that information, make a report or seek an ar­ rest warrant from the pro­ secutor if the sister wanted to press charges. The committe recommend­ ed the council to take the following actions: — Request an explanation of the Barry County Sheriffs dispatcher’s communication to the Nashville Police about the incident. — Request of the sheriffs department an explanation of policy as it relates to dispat­ ches to local law enforcement agencies, and if different, its policy for dispatches on domestic complaints. — Direct the police depart­ ment, in consultation with the Police Committee, to use a portion of its conference and training funds appropriated in the coming budget year for training related to the proper handling of domestic violence situations and complaints. — Send a letter to the fami­ ly members involved in the in­ cident, advising them of these findings and the actions that will be taken. A copy of the committee’s report also will be placed in the personnel file of the of­ ficer involved. In other business last week the council: — Proposed to put together and enforce a rental agree­ ment plan for the Community Hall in Nashville. A set of rules and regulations will be posted in the building. — Appointed Leon Frith as Department of Transportation Street Administrator. — Announced that the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals is in need of two members and the Planning Commission is one member short. If anyone would like to apply for one of these positions, contact the Village Hall for more infor­ mation. Applicants must be residents of Nashville and be at least 18 years old. — Made the fire and am­ bulance board payments of $3,250 and $1,500, respectively. — Paid the transfer recycle board $1,000 for use of the recycling point. — Gave Putnam Library $2,000 out of funding budgeted for its use. The next council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thurs- FREE ADMISSION-FREE AUTOGRAPHS COIN, STAMP, COMIC BOOK & SPORTSCARD .fagst SHOW day, Feb. 13. The Feb. 27 meeting has been changed to Feb. 20 due to the expected absence of board members. Special Education teacher Rebecca Jamros sits at her desk near her portable library. Jamros was awarded a $300 grant which will be used to purchase additional books and materials for her reading class. Individual Retirement Account Chart Your Course With An IRA ,|T’- In spite of tax reform, an IRA is still one of the best paths to follow for a safe and secure retirement. Here's why: • Most people still qualify for a tax deduction • An IRA still gives you the benefit of tax-deferred interest • Unlike many pension plans, an IRA allows you to control your own investments • An IRA helps promote regular savings See us today and we'll tell you more about why an IRA with us is still one of the easiest - and simplest - retirement routes around! Eaton Federal Bank FRI., SAT., SUN. Jan. 31, Feb. 1 & 2, 1992 Hl A f* ril 7 f By Teresa Frith Nashville Village Council members Thursday heard a Police Committee report on a complaint filed by a local family against the Nashville Police Department. The complaint stemmed from an incident Dec. 30 in which an Eaton County 911 dispatcher was called for help in a reported assault. The dispatcher, tape transcripts showed, was told that a man was threatening his ex-wife and her children at a home in the village. The family now maintains that the emergency was mishandled by police. The committee reported that the 911 dispatcher was told by the caller that her sister’s ex-husband was at her sister’s home threatening himself and others with a knife and damaging property. She asked that a police officer be sent to that address. The call then was forward­ ed to , the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Excerpts from the Barry County Sheriffs recording of the call show that the Barry dispatcher, when calling Nashville police, failed to state the nature of the emergency and only told the officer that the caller wanted him to stop by her home. Therefore, the officer did not handle the call as an emergency and it took one to two hours for him to respond. “The dispatcher altogether failed to properly transmit the request for assistance to the Nashville Police,’’ said Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer. “That is totally inexcusable. The caller did not ask the of­ ficer to ‘stop by her house’.” By the time the officer responded to the call, the ex­ husband had left the woman’s home. However, the woman’s sister explained to the officer that if her sister did not press charges, then she wanted to pursue another criminal mat­ ter against the same man. The committee concluded that though the officer did not find out about the assault from the dispatcher, he learned of it after speaking with the caller. He then failed to properly res- if WESTWOOD MALL 1850 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson SPORTS STARS APPEARING Saturday, Feb. 1,1-3 P.M.: Paul Gibson, Detroit Tiger Star Sunday, Feb. 2,1-3 P.M.: Ted Lindsay, Detroit Hockey Star FDIC FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 INSURED EMMLHMSIM LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28, 1992 — Page 4 Cub Scouts compete t Brian Rumsey and Michael Reid also earned their Bear badges. from front page------------- Den Two scouts David Rumsey, Darin Thrun and Daniel Mace earned their Wolf badges. Bobcat badges were awarded to Shane Hickey, Jake Goodner and Den One members (from left) Brian Rumsey, Michael Reid, Mark Pincumbe and Tim Rumsey were awarded gold and silver Arrow points. Brian and Michael were also awarded their Bear badges. Missing from the picture is Matt Keeler. Wolf scouts (from left) Darin Thrun, Justin Sealy and Daniel Mace won first through third in their division during Genius Night competition. Isaac France. Den Three scout John Jarrard earned the Showman pin. Rickey Stevens, Chris Ewing and Nate Glass earned the Showman, Scholar, Han­ dyman and Compass point pins. Den Four scout Brandon Garvey was awarded his Citizen pin and one gold and three silver Arrow points. Den Five scouts Cory Cur­ rier, • Shawn Graham, Tom Powers, Judson Burpee, Chris Dunham, Lee Gould, and An­ dy Adams earned a Compass point and their Athlete, Geologist, Traveler and Physical Fitness pins. Tiger scouts (from left) Michael Mead and Jeff Taylor were awarded first and second place in Genius Night competition. Cubmaster Tim Rumsey awards a Bobcat badge to Shane Hickey (far left) and Wolf badges to (from left) David Rumsey, Darin Thrun and Daniel Mace. Four Maple Valley youngsters win in ‘Voice of Democracy* program (517)726-0181 STANTON'S MuCTIOHCERS G RChLTORSi^ Price reduced to $31,900! 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre Two bedrooms (CH-113) '3 bedrooms, I'/i baths, 1st floor laundry Under $40! (N-84) 144 SOUTH fAllt STSCCT UCBMOtlTMULC. M CH.C4N 49096 96 MSHumc (517)852-1717 ‘Only $34,500 for this 3-4 bedroom home with a first floor laundry ‘Two car garage, corner lot (N-83) ‘Doublewide located on 4 lots with some woods ‘2 2 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2 2 baths, baths, large large garage garage ‘Nice location! (N-82) ‘THORNAPPLE LAKE................ Sandy beach, two baths, screened porches, super location. M-39. CH-109. Approx. 17 acres of land with a 3 bedroom home. Located near Ionia. Contract terms. L-103. Approx. 100 acres of land — about '/> wooded.......................... Contract terms. Might split. L-97. Approx. 33 acres located near Clarksville and the expressway. Excellent location. Contract terms. L-96. Approx. 44 acres located just south of Clarksville. Perked for building. Can split into two parcels. Contract terms. L-100. 2 vacant lots with lake access to Jordan Lake. Only $8,900 for both with contract terms. L-102. Perked building site of approx. 2 acres — lots of trees. Sunfield/Mulliken area. Land contract terms. L-99. Approx. 20 acres - perked. Sunfield/Mulliken area Contract terms. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan |Lansing| 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Marth 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! V.F.W. Post No. 8260 and the Ladies Auxiliary have an­ nounced four local winners in the V.F.W. “Voice of Democracy” program in Maple Valley schools this year. The contest consists of a three to five minute tape judg­ ed in Nashville. The firstplace tape was sent onto the district level to be judged again. All the award winners will be honored Feb. 28 at the school pep rally. The V.O.D. winners, parents and teachers involved will be invited to the V.F.W. annual past com­ manders, past presidents and members banquet April 11. The winners’ names will be announced later. Local V.F.W. and Aux­ iliary also are involved in the art program and the Seabold programs. All the national programs can win scholar­ ships for the students of the community. V.F.W. Post No. 8260 sup­ ports cancer research; pro­ vides relief for needy families; sponsors the Cub Scouts; veterans’ celebration at Charlton Park; sends veterans trust representatives to school; donates to V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids for children of veterans; Maple Valley Track Fund; handling of funerals for veterans; lending of walkers, crutches and other medical supplies to the community; and monthly fish and chicken frys open to the public. The Auxiliary also is in­ volved in the Maple Valley Track Fund, V.F.W. National Home, furnishing and putting on funeral lunches. Giving to needy families, cancer research, putting out a mon­ thly newsletter to all V.F.W. and Auxiliary members, sell­ ing the annual poppies, besides putting on monthly penny suppers, which are also open to the public and benefit dances when needed. They also support the D.A.R.E. program. Both the V.F.W. and Aux­ iliary yearly support the am­ bulance services, Little Leagues and many other activities. Mary Maus has worked with Richard Byrd in the schools to get programs to this level. Economic development group elects officers at meeting By Teresa Frith The newly-formed Economic Development Com­ mittee held its first meeting last week Monday at Maple Valley High School. The committee was started to help learn more about the importance of growth and development in the area. Several objectives were discussed at the meeting. Some were to improve economic conditions, to drum up community support for planned growth, to create new jobs, and the possibility of creating a Mutual Fund. Kay Hartzler talked about some of the reasons for developing the committee. She said she feels there is a need for the Maple Valley area to develop and grow. Officers were elected to help get the committe organiz­ ed. The officers are Chairper­ son Arden Byrd, Secretary Sharon Stewart, Financial Secretaries Karen Kirchoff and Carol Clothier, By-laws Committee Members Sue Dormer and Kay Hartzler and Trustees Ozzie Parks and Harold Stewart. Business owners or anyone interested in economic development in the Vermont­ ville and Nashville areas are invited to attend the next meeting. It will be held at 7:30 tonight at the high school. For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education . at 852-9275. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. January 28, 1992 — Page 5 Larry Gearhart elected Maple Syrup president Larry Gearhart of Charlotte was elected president of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association at its winter meeting Jan. 18 in Grayling. Fern Gearhart was re­ elected vice president of the association at its 32nd annual session, which was held at the Holiday Inn in Grayling. Larry Gearhart was first elected as a trustee to the board of directors and then was elected secretary. In the position of secretary, he wrote, “Some Observa­ tions and Facts About Michigan Maple Syrup Pro­ duction,” “It’s Spring in Michigan! Welcome to Maple," facts on why join the MMSA, and initiated, organized and directed “Michigan Maple Week” for the State of Michigan for seven years. He helped organize two fall maple syrup tours in the Eaton County area, revised, reorganized and condensed membership cards, as well, as simplified the method of collecting delin­ quent MMSA dues. Larry Gearhart has served on various committees, in­ cluding nominations and pro­ grams for both the fall and winter meetings and has serv­ ed as representative from the MMSA to the Michigan Department of Agriculture. He also initiated the crowning of the MMSA queen at the State Capital each March and initiated giving maple sugar to each house and senate member and gift boxes to the governor and It. governor during the crowning of the MMSA queen. Larry is in partnership with his mother, Fem, in making maple syrup at Maple Valley Farms, Charlotte. His goals for the future of MMSA are to insure steady membership growth of the association, to create better ties with the NMSC (National Maple Syrup Council) and the IMSI (International Maple Syrup Institute), to generate better knowledge of marketing and pricing of maple products and to con­ tinue to promote quality stan­ dards in producing maple syrup. Fem Gearhart, maple syrup producer of Maple Valley Farms, has now served the longest of any person on the MMSA Board of Directors and since being re-elected, unanimously, as vice presi­ dent of the board, has now became the longest elected of­ ficer in the 32 years of the MMSA. Fem has also been an alter­ nate delegate at the interna­ tional level for the last 12 years, served on various com­ mittees, initiated the Michigan Maple Syrup Queen and was coordinator of the queen’s ac­ tivities for five years. Fem instituted for sale signs and license plates. The MMSA Board noted that Fem shall make all the maple sugar and bottle all maple syrup when it is necessary that the maple products be represented by the MMSA. Numerous times, Fem has been on the MMSA winter program demonstrating how to make sugar, candy and cream, and this year was on a producer panel, “Marketing Tips and Strategies.” She is known in the State of Michigan for her innovative ideas of marketing maple pro­ ducts. Her talk was well received by the membership, especially the showing of her Obituaries packaging techniques. Many in the state have been taught by Fem how to make sugar, candy and cream at her sugar house kitchen. She has also demonstrated these techniques throughout the state. Fem served on the commit­ tee to host the MMSA in 1982 and has hosted two fall tours in Eaton County. 4-H Shooting sports The second 4-H Shooting Sports Meet is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1. This meet will be held at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. BB gun and firearms are schedul­ ed from 10 a.m. to noon and archery is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Heather Marie Slagel HASTINGS - Heather Marie Slagel, infant daughter of Ronald and Kristina (Brumm) Slagel of Woodschool Road, Hastings, was stillborn on Janu­ ary 21,1992 at Blodgett Memor­ ial Hospital in Grand Rapids. Heather Marie is survived by her parents, Kristina and Ronald Slagel of Hastings; maternal grandmother, Sharon Sixberry of Hastings; maternal grand­ father, Roger Brumm of Nash­ ville; paternal grandparents, Fay and Frederick Slagel of Free­ port; maternal great­ grandparents, Velma and Lyle Endsley of Hastings, Maternal great-grandmother, Shirley Brumm of Vermontville; pater­ nal great-grandmother, Julia Martin of Rolla, Missouri; maternal great-great grand­ mother, Mabel Brumm of Nash­ ville; step-great grandparents, Lloyd and Donna Sixberry of Nashville. Private family services were held Friday, January 24, at Babyland in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. we Now Deliver in The Maple valley Area Jean Henderson ■ Dehnel oiingslm DAYTONA BEACH, FLOR­ IDA - Jean Henderson-Dehnel, 83 (Mabie E. Parker) passed away Saturday, January 11, 1992 at her home in Daytona Beach/ Florida. She was bom in Vermontvil­ le, the daughter of Elmer and Pearl (Roach) Parker. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1925, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan in Kalamazoo and held a Master of Arts Degree from University of Ann Arbor. She taught elementary education in the Flint School system for 20 x/popi Baked Goods years. Mrs. Dehnel had a long distin­ guished career in community theater both as an actress and director with The Civic Theater of Kalamazoo and The Flint Community Players. She was a member of the professional company ofThe Bam Theater in Augusta for seven seasons and the Traverse City Play House. She retired and moved to Dayto­ na Beach in 1970. She is survied by son, Robert P. Henderson of Branchport, New York and grandson, Christ­ opher D. Jones of Frankling, Tennessee. Hal Leroy 'Butch’ Phenix ig. itsitariilo (if itoV'tllli fjori P® MfcWJite kd fcjpW” wrf Mu# «* 0. lap*1®® FV 1®® ®® J sdmWI'?*11 NASHVILLE Hal L. Phenix, 54 of Nashville passed away Monday, January 27, 1992 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 at Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will be at Hosmer Cemetery, Nashville. Arrangements were made ;i» I"1' Century Furnace 80% Efficient by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home. Clarification: The headline, “It’s the best of times,” which appeared with the superintendent’s col­ umn in the Jan. 21 edition of the Maple Valley News was not written by the superintendent. The headline was written by the publication’s editor. It may not have reflected entire­ ly accurately what the superintendent tried to say about the timing of the up­ coming millage and bond issue. For Sale FOR SALE: HOUSE TRAIL­ ER. 12x50, will trade for car of equal value or pickup of equal value or best offer. 517-852-9116._____________ FOR SALE: Nintendo player and games. 852-0784. J0! I* • Heating • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work <• W>! ** walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 LAKEVIEW CEMETERY taking sealed bids on wood thats down. Contact Larry Decker, 852-9749. Deadline Feb. 4, 1992. National Ads WOULD YOU STUFF 1000 envelopes for $3000 plus 50% commission? Free details. Rush 2 stamps: WNS Publishing Co., P.O. Box 5428-R1, Coralville, IA 52241. Delivery between 11a . m. and Closing Phone 726-1000 151 South Main, Vermontville HOURS: Monday through Thursday 6 am to 10 pm, Friday & Saturday 6 am to 12 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm KING SIZE �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. January 28, 1992 — Page 6 Vermontville children make guest appearance in national magazine by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer If Maple Valley residents think that the little girl on the front of the February is­ sue of Country Folk Art Magazine looks familiar, they're probably right Smiling sweetly and standing in the center of a room filled with sunflowers and country crafts, fouryear-old Jessica McMillen of Vermontville made her modeling debut on the cover of the nationally dis­ tributed magazine. Jessica is not the only Vermontville child to make an appearance in the mag­ azine. Her three-year-old brother Justin, togged out in western apparel, appears on page 156 of the same issue, riding a rocking horse. The children got their big break with a little help DIAHAJ PLACE ...the place to go for — WM? THE Professional Styling Owner, Diana Kuempel Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate from the magazine's man­ aging editor, their aunt Julie Semrau. "Country Folk Art has a tradition of recruiting mod­ els from within our staffs families," explained Semrau. "I knew the art director needed a rider for the rock­ ing horse and suggested Justin. The art director, Nancy Mitchell, looked over pho­ tos and an age and size de­ scription of Justin and ac­ cepted him immediately. "Nancy is a mom, though, and she knew there would be a problem with shooting only half the fam­ ily," said Semrau. "When it came time to make a deci­ sion on a cover model, she remembered Jessica, and the rest is newsstand his­ tory. Jessica and Justin, the children of Mark and Julie McMillen, said they en­ joyed having their pictures taken in the studio at the MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • AttSv Homer Winegar, GRI (Groduote Realtors Institute) • REALTOR' Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ GARRY KNOLL.................... JERI BAKER.......................... TIM BURD .Eves. 726-0223 .......... 852-1784 Eves. 852-0786 ......... 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 .JIlHiniE BUNGALOW • LAKE ODESSA - 3 $42,000! Close to hospital, Hastings. 9 rooms, 4 bed­ rooms, large lot, 4th Ward, close to schools. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) $60,000! 5 acre "-park-like" setting, Nashville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole buil­ ding. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! (N-392) VACANT LAND 20 ACRES - PRICE REDUCED!! POND & WOODS S. OF NASHVILLE - 120 ACRES NOW $98,000! And an extra 40 acres $28,000! Bellevue 3 bedroom house plus farm buildings. LAND CONTRACT TERMS! I 15 miles to Battle Creek - 30 miles to Lansing. The " extra" 40 acres has been perk tested for septic. (F-384) Are You Thinking Of SELLING? Or BUYING? GIVE US A CALL! Springtime Buyers Are Looking Now! Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Land contract terms. Call Don. Listed at $21,900! (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRE 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms (VL-359) Justin and Jessica McMillen of Vermontville point out their photos in the latest issue of Country Folk Art Magazine to their mother Julie. magazine's headquarters in Holly, Michigan, where they each posed for 20 to 30 different photos. "I liked getting my pic­ ture taken," said Justin. "I liked all the craft stuff around me," said Jessica. "She thought it was fun because of all the attention," said mom Julie 4-H Advisor Council to meet The next Eaton County 4-H Advisory Council meeting will be Monday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgounds. The 1992 fair book cover design will be voted on, as well as further preparation for upcoming council events. The newly-elected council officers who will run this meeting are President Raejean Babcock, Vice President Marilyn Bishop, Secretary Jeri Mater, Treasurer Sue Norris, Fair Board Represen­ tative Kathy Pion, Teen Presi­ dent Tina Priesman, Vice President Bridget Kreis, Secretary Sarah Mater and Treasurer Nikki Babcock. Each 4-H club is asked to send at least one youth and one adult. McMillen. "They fixed and curled her hair and put make-up on her." McMillen said that it's amazing to look at a mag­ azine and see her kids' pic­ tures. Grandparents Lee and Dorothy McMillen of Nashville and Bud and Dorothy Semrau of Hast­ ings are also proud of their offspring. "My mother went up to a clerk in Meijer's in Grand Rapids with a copy of the magazine and said, 'It's kind of expensive isn't it?" Then she said, "Oh well, it's worth it because my grandchildren are in it.,'” said McMillen. While both Jessica and Justin enjoy showing peo­ ple their pictures in the magazine, they seem unaf­ fected by their new-found fame. Would they like to do some more modeling? Jessica responded with an unqualified, "yes!" Justin, without a trace of jealousy, simply stated his ambition, "I want to be on the cover." Vermontville Hardware SPECIAL OF THE WEEK 25 % Off Our Entire Line of HWI Paint Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main St., Nashville »>»5.00 Off Phone 852-2050 Special Good through Saturday, Feb. 1st Prices good Janunary 28 through February 2 Color tints no extra charge. Vermontville Hardware 131 S. Main, Vermontville, Mich. " ™ “Ab■1■1 f9c 1I I HOURS: Mon.-Fii. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28, 1992 __Page 7 Vermontville Fire Department to hold 72nd annual dance Local couple honored for 65th anniversary Otto and Bernice Dahm of Nashville were pleasantly sur­ prised Saturday evening Jan. 11, when upon arriving at a Battle Creek restaurant they found their family and some close friends waiting to help them celebrate their birthdays and 65th wedding anniversary. After dinner, they all met in Climax at the home of their grandson, Brad Wyant, wife, Debi, and sons. The evening was spent reminiscing, socializing and watching tapes. Those present were their son, Robert Dahm and wife, Betty of Battle Creek, their daughter Sharon Brady of Nashville, and grandchildren Tom Brady of Battle Creek, Nancy Morawski and husband Dominic of Vermontville, Judy and Randy Johnson and son of Eaton Rapids, Jill and Wes Lewis and Leslie of Freeport, and Jack Wyant and daughter of Nashville. A special surprise was their Barlow Lake neighbors Jack, Kathy and Kurt Washbum of Shelbyville, and neighbor Analee Gabrick of Nashville. Absent were their daughter. Bonnie and husband Gene Wyant of Bradenton, Fla., and their two oldest grand­ sons, Dan Wyant and family of Gallup, N.M., and Bobbie and Sheila Dahm of New Haven, Conn. Adult education classesstarted Second semester classes began in the Adult Learning Center this week Monday. Many classes are offered in the learning center and adults may choose the time they wish to attend. Classes are 3‘/z hours in length. The learning center is located at 204 N. Main St. and is open from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Adults may enroll at the learning Superintendent’s Corner center, or in the Community Education office. Adult education evening classes begin again on Mon­ day, Feb. 3, at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Classes are held from 6 to 10 p.m. Classes are offered at no charge to those adults working toward a high school diploma, or grads under 20. Others may take the classes for a small fee. Many enrichment classes also are being offered. Youth enrichment classes include baton twirling, karate, gym­ nastics, computer, beginning juggling and jazz dance. A floor hockey league will also begin Feb. 11 at Kellogg School. Programs for adults include computer, welding, word pro­ cessing and parenting classes, as well as exercise, open basketball and more. Those interested in classes, should call ahead. A minimum number is needed to run the classes. For a complete list of classes, or to enroll, call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. The public is invited to dance the night away at the 72nd Annual Fire­ men's Dance, sponsored by the Vermontville Fire Department, on Saturday, Feb. 15. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Fire Barn in Ver­ montville. Music will be provided by Pure Energy. Proceeds from the Nashville Masonic Lodge to hold benefit dance Feb. 8 A beneffit dance is planned for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Nashville V.F.W. Hall. Music will be by Pete Dull and The Old Timers, who will play hillbilly, polka and gospel music. The dance will begin at 7:30 and last until 10 Husband and wife team to visit Charlotte church Changing times & requirements affect local facility needs BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks The traditional reason for needing additional facilities has been an increase in enrollment. However, in today’s schools, including ours, there are other changes which also require such changes. Among the changing times and needs requiring facility im­ provements are the following: 1. Starting in 1968, state and federal laws required the establishment of programs for the handicapped. Early think­ ing, laws and arrangements allowed these special education programs to be in separate facilities at a state or county center. Later, new findings and laws required that the handicapped be educated with other students in a more normal setting and as close to home as possible. They also required that special education be funded from preschool to age 26. These changes have resulted in the need for many more classrooms, since serving these students requires smaller class sizes. Eleven more classrooms have been needed for these pro­ grams since the start of the programs in 1968. 2. Also in the 60’s, federal laws and funds were used to establish guidance and counseling programs for high school students. Elementary programs were later added. These programs were established to help meet the changing personal, educational and vocational needs of our society and our students. These new and important programs also required additional facilities at each building. 3. Soon after the start of the above programs and services, the federal government provided funds for establishing pro­ grams to help assure that all students could master at least the basic skills of reading and mathematics. These programs were first called Title I and later Chapter I. Again, these needs, desires and programs required additional facilities and equipment. 4. In these new time periods, changed laws and desires helped establish athletic programs for girls, as well as boys. New programs such as volleyball, cross country and wrestling have required additional facilities. As you can see from the above examples, education has changed considerably in the last thirty years, while our facilities have stayed basically the same. Even though our enrollments have not required additional facilities, new think­ ing, requirements and programs have made them necessary. • NOTICE • Vermontville Residents The last day to register as a quali­ fied voter for the MARCH 9, 1992 GENERAL ELECTION is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1992. I will be in the Vermontville Village Office at 121 S. Main from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to accept registrations. Sharon Stewart Village Clerk 1-28-92-90 Bob and Becky Brunton, a husband and wife vocal duet team from Eaton Rapids, will present a concert of sacred music at 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at the Charlotte Free Methodist Church, 748 Bonnie St. The church is located on the comers of Cherry and State streets and is directly across from the high school. The concert is free of charge. The Bruntons have been seen by millions on national syndicated television. Their records are heard on radio sta­ tions from Canada to Ecuador and from Korea to West Africa. They have had concert tours, taking them from Maine to California and from North Dakota to Texas, and even beyond the borders of the U.S. The concert will include familiar songs, as well as some of their own composi- dance will be used to purchase new fire equip­ ment. Tickets are $10 per couple and $5 per indi­ vidual and are available at the door on the evening of the dance or in advance from Ken’s Standard Station, the Old Cook Stove or from any firefighter. p.m. The event is sponsored by Nashville Masonic Lodge. Donations and proceeds from 50/50 drawing will go to Mrs. Robert Fuerie and son, Michael. STYLES-R-US tions, and will feature something for all ages and musical tastes. Bob and Becky were mar­ ried in 1963 and were involv­ ed in educational careers for mnay years in the Lansing area. Becky, a music teacher for the Michigan School for the Blind, and Bob, director of payroll for Michigan State University, resigned their positions in 1979 to begin their singing ministry. They now have eight albums releas­ ed on the Pinebrook label. would like to welcome PAM WHITE Pam has been a stylist for 5 yrs. As a special get acquainted offer there will be a 10% discount on all services, good thru 2-11-92. Pam will be here to serve you Tuesdays 8:30 to 5:00; Wednesday & Thursday evening after 4:00. Sylvia Hours Wed.-Fri. 8:30 to 4:00 Sat. by appointment 224 N. Main Nashville 852-1757 Walk-Ins Welcome! Girl Scout cookie soles to start Vermontville Girl Scouts will be taking orders for cookies until Sunday, Feb. 9. The girls will deliver cookies and collect money from Monday, March 2, through Monday, March 16. The cookie sale is an impor­ tant part of the Girl Scout pro­ gram in several ways. Girls learn sales, marketing and business skills as well as im­ proving on social skills. Proceeds from the cookie sale help sponsor troop pro­ grams, council facilities, training and council spon­ sored programs. Individual girls can earn credits that can pay for camps and other council activities, as well as a variety of merchan­ dise available at the Girl Scout council. Anyone who would like to buy Girl Scout cookies, but are not contacted by any Girl Scouts, may place an order by calling Dawn Balcom, local cookie manager, at 726-0052. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment Jobs Wanted CREDIT COUNSELOR wants to help you get your bills paid and improve your credit rating. I’ve been there. Call Jessie Lewis, 945-5809. IWharW HOURS: 9 a.m. Io 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday ’219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28 1992 — Page 8 Castleton Twp. Vermontville graduate gets coaching award to sell hall? From Our Readers Village can't afford raises for employees To the editor: I read in the Maple Valley News about raises for Ver­ montville maintenance men. Well now, it is fine to get raises if the village can afford them, but last year they bought new trucks, a backhoe, lawn mowers. Where is all this money coming from? They bought a new outfit to clean sidewalks and sold the old one, then the council says the people have to clean their own sidewalks. I do belive they do have the time to clean sidewalks, as in the past, because I do not believe they are that busy. There are some people in this town who can­ not get out and shovel. It appears to me that there is battle for supervisors over the maintenance employees. I guess the council hasn’t heard yet that there is a reces­ sion on now. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way. They also posted a sign, due to budget cuts, the office will be closed Monday. Don Lewis Vermontville Absentee ballots have too many hassles To the editor: We are two Nashville residents who spend some time in the south. Yes, we received applications for absentee ballots for the com­ ing school election. I’ll tell you why we didn’t vote. To get down here, it takes about 314 days of leisurely driving. To get a letter down here it takes seven days. To get our ballots back up there would have taken us well beyond the deadline for filing absentee ballots. This was no fault of the sender. We did ap­ preciate the thought. In this park where we live, there are five families from the Nashville area. To the best of my knowledge we are the only ones who got the applica­ tions. I feel that we have been deprived of our right to vote. I don’t understand how the board can justify this election when the economy is in such trouble. Are they going to help the people whose income has been reduced or stopped altogether, to pay this addi­ tional tax? Have they figured out just how much additional this will cost on top of what people are now paying? Clara L. Liebhauser Naples, Fla. House guest turns out a bat To the editor: While sitting alone in my living room watching televi­ sion 7:30 Tuesday evening, something swished over my head, back and forth from the darkened dining room over my head. NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in organizational and regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on January 2 and January 15, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitched Clerk of the Board of Commissioners 1-28-92-89 I thought, “What’s happen­ ing? Am I losing my marbles? Is this the twilight zone?’’ After I sat a few more moments, I realized that it was a bird. I called my neighbor, Betty, and said “There’s a bird in my house.” (I still didn’t quite know what I was talking about). She asked what kind of bird. I replied that I didn’t know, thinking I really must be off my rocker. She and her husband came over and he cornered the bat and took it outside. Do you think that I slept with my head covered that night? G. Gutchess Nashville Help Wanted DRIVERS $35,000 per year++++. No experience needed, local and Nationwide, full time/ part time. Drivers license required. 1-800-992-8005. REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 9, 1992 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Election Law,” I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE HALL FEBRUARY 10, 1992 — LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N. Main Street, Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. To the editor: Castleton Township residents, did you know your township board has made ar­ rangements to sell your township hall? And, they plan to build a new one way out in the country. All without public discus­ sion, notice or competitive bids! This action is highly unethical and I suspect it’s il­ legal. Furthermore, it will make it hard for township residents to get to the hall for elections, etc. There is something wrong with this arrangement and the township board should recon­ sider their actions. Dave Murphy Nashville Local taxpayer opposes local millage issue To the editor: Hooray! Gary Spidel has written a great letter. I agree thoroughly with him, as I’m sure many of the tax payers do. I think our new superintendent thinks he is sit­ ting on a pot of gold. He bet­ ter take another look, because ‘all that glitters is not gold’. I know of no one in the Maple Valley district who has gold-lined pockets, more like lint from millage, millage and taxes. It makes one feel like a sacrificial lamb being led to slaughter. But not this old ewe, if she can help it. I also agree with Gary that if that principal needs help, let her pay for it herself. She wanted the job so bad, several other qualified people were passed over, and it was given to her. By the way, did she move into the district? Vote “no”, taxpayers and vote “no” when they throw it at us again. For those of you who buy lottery tickets, don’t you wonder where the money goes that was supposed to go to the schools? It seems to me that it should go to the schools, not in the place of state aid, but over and above state aid. Thelma Linsley Vermontville In the Service Christopher M. Cochran Navy Fireman Recruit Christopher M. Cochran, son of Becky Smith of 329 N. Main St., Nashville, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic end on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. The 1991 graduate of Nor­ theastern High School, Elizabeth City, N.C., joined the Navy in August 1991. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR TERM TERM TERM TERM TERM VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 • Jr. Hi Boys Basketball Tourn., Home, 4:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 • Jr. Hi Boys Basketball Tourn., Home, 4:15 p.m. • Wrestling, Away, Potterville, 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 • Jr. Hi. Boys Basketball Tourn., Home, 4:15 p.m. • J.V. & Var. Volleyball, Away, Lansing, Christian, 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 • Wrestling, Home, Union City, 6:00 p.m. • S.A.D.D. Dance, High School Cafe., 9-11:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Volleyball, Away, Delton Invitational, 8:00 a.m. • Jr. Hi Boys Basketball Finals, Home 9:00 a.m. (All Day) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 • J.V. & Var. Volleyball, Home, DeWitt, 6:30 p.m. • Fresh. Volleyball, Away, Delton-Kellogg, 4:00 p.m. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 29 *Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, peas, pears. Thursday, Jan. 30 ♦Salad, *Fish/bun, *Com dog, broccoli, com bread, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 31 *Salad, *Pizza, baked beans, applesauce. Monday, Feb. 3 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog, *Tuna Sandwich, french fries, pears. Tuesday, Feb. 4 ♦Salad, *Goulash, ♦Fishwich/bun, peas, apple, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *ChOose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 29 Barbeque turkey/bun, com, peach, pudding. Thursday, Jan. 30 Fiesta stix/cheese, peas, applesauce. Friday, Jan. 31 Pizza, baked beans, pear. Monday, Feb. 3 Breakfast for lunch. French toast/syrup, sausage links, juice, stewed prunes. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Rib-E-Q/bun, baked beans, pineapple, cookie. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. Fassett Body Shop • PHONE • (517) 726-0319 PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR TRUSTEES guests at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing were his wife, Jane; his mother, Laura Steward of Lake Odessa; daughter Lee of East Lansing; daughter Kristen and her husband from Parchment; and son Jim of Kalamazoo. Steward was given a watch with an inscription marking the occasion. Steward graduated from Vermontville High in 1954 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree at Kalamazoo College in 1958. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Wednesday, Jan. 29 Ravolli, com, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Thursday, Jan. 30 Com dogs, green beans, pickles, fruit. Friday, Jan. 31 Ham and cheese w/bun, french fries, peas, peaches. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 3. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-2 Bob Steward, a graduate of Vermontville High School, received the Charles Sweeny Award at a track clinic in Lan­ sing Jan. 17. Steward, who retired recently as track coach at Por­ tage Northern High School, earned the honor for ex­ cellence and the guidance and caring of his athletes. Though retired from coaching after 26 years, he re­ mains on the faculty at Por­ tage Northern, teaching social sciences. Joining him as honored a I — hours RICHARD J. EWING . OWNER — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M°F?idayhru GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR $ ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk Discount for Cash Claims Comer of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28, 1992 — Page 9 Musical clown Dairy live broadcast is Wednesday to visit at A series of video teleconference meetings is be­ ing offered through Michigan State University, University of Wisconsin and the Univer­ sity of Minnesota. The second local broadcast of this series will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Roger Sederlund’s farm, 4121 S. Perkey Road. Producers are encouraged to be at Sederlund’s home at 11:45 a.m. because this program will start at exactly noon and run until 1:30 p.m. The title of this broadcast will be “Transferring Farm Maplewood Freddie the Musical Clown will perform at Maplewood School Wednesday, Jan. 29. He is accomplished on the tenor saxophone, C melody saxophone, clarinet, flute and recorder. Freddie introduces the woodwind instruments in an entertaining and educational way. Examples of music in­ cluded are country, rock, march, show tunes and jazz. Freddie plays the game, “What’s That Song?” with the students and gets them in­ volved with singalongs. He also includes juggling in his shows, adding humor with his clown antics. Schedules for the two shows is as follows: morning DK, K, PPI and grades 1-3 will attend at 10*a.m.; and afternoon DK and grades 4-6 will attend at 1 p.m. The “B” team lost 41-27 at Woodland with Nick Gilmore and Andy Gordon scoring 7 and 6 points, respectively. Riley Fowler pulled down six rebounds. W^w WiJ /** Mnnlniii ® tea'idfa tafc,liJ taitfsm 1 W jO frito,Ja.ll ■ direct questions for Ken Thomas and Lorin Westman as well as a lender and at­ torney via an 800 number. Call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension office for further information (517/543-2310 or 372-5594). YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Freddie the musical clown Eighth graders win 4, lose 2 ^1 ::’ Assets—and M anagement. ’ ’ The conference will feature University of WisconsinPlatteville Farm Management Specialist John Amrosius, Univesity of Minnesota Ex­ tension Economist in farm management, Ken Thomas, and Minnesota area Extension agents in farm management, Lorin Westman and Merv Freeman. Topics to be discussed in­ clude early transition years; getting to full partnership; phaseout and retirement years and transferring indivisible property. Participants can The “B” teram again lost a close one at home to Lake Odessa 29-25. Jeremy Duffy’s eight points and six rebounds anchored the team as Luke Forquer chipped in Announcing consolidation of Tanning and Toning and Koos Bookkeeping and Tax Service. 5 years experience. Both located at 230 Main Street, Nashville. Hours: 8:30 thru 5:30 Monday thru Friday; 8 til 2 Saturday. Stop in or call 852-9080. Ask about special packages and pricing. ta «i cits iW '.'ll BiteffiBli! i» fcflirtfii d ddihli nluK four points and seven boards. The “A” team won 50-46 at Woodlandd as Wayne Moore’s 11 points and Scott Heyboer’s eight points led the team. The young Lions again scored 50 points, stopping Lake Odessa’s “A” team 50-38. Adam Driksna had a fine game with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Moore and Adam Thayer chipped in 10 points apiece. Between the A and B games the young Lions scored vic­ tories over St. Philip 42-29 and Bellevue 32-25. Driksna scored eight points and pulled down seven rebounds against St. Philip as scoring was spread out among 11 different players. Against Bellevue the young Lions scored 15 fourth­ quarter points to come from behind to win. Pete Kellepourey and Driksna scored eight and six points to lead the Lions. Top fundraisers enjoy pizza party Kellogg Elementary School's top sellers in the Fall Fund-raiser enjoy a pizza party at the school Friday. The top 50 sellers from both Kellogg and Fuller were awarded pizza parties for their efforts. Pop was donated by Carl's Supermarket in Nashville. Brighten Up! iat fotamttyA Makeyour home improvementproject easier with our greatproducts & lowprices! i ROYAL ONE COAT if® fjlfBl! 1 COLOR HUES Spatterless Latex Flat .ftj^ ■P fa# 1. ifa» Reg. s18.99 • Covers withjust one coat. •For walls and ceilings, yAi •Available in 100 decorator colors & white. •Dries fast & cleans up even quicker. $12.99 g. HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville K =EDT 852-0882 , s-^ENAMEL^—-' #351 ht.,„ INTERIOR _«T ^PtJESS LATEX P_^ Latex Flat or Semi Gloss •Consistently outperforms otherpaints in the same price class. •Applies easily & evenly. •Available in 100 mix or match colors. Reg. s18.99 $15.99 sa. CGDK&DUNN COLOR IN THE FINEST TRADITION #011 Reg. s14.99 9.99 8aI. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28, 1992 — Page 10 Maple Valley Lions post a pair of weekend basketball wins Balance is often the difference between winning and losing basketball games. This past weekend, Maple Valley used scoring balance to post a pair of convincing victories, improving to 7­ 3 overall and heading into the second half of the SMAA schedule alone in first place with a 3-0 league mark. Friday's 75-46 spanking of Battle Creek St. Philip assured the Lions of that honor. Maple Valley exploded from a 31-31 tie game at halftime by outscoring their guests 17-4 in the third quarter. In fact, Maple Valley trailed 29-21 midway through the second quarter before going on a 27-6 run to take a 48-35 lead heading into the final eight minutes. Coach Jerry Reese was able to empty his bench throughout the fourth quarter, but his team didn't miss a beat, tallying 27-fourth-period points. CD’s Maturing?... Stock Market Blues?... YOU CAN EARN OQe dbaJ ZO GUARANTEED 1 FULL YEAR All the Lions who dressed reached the scoring column. Maple Valley was led by Darrel Stine with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Tim Ferrier added 13 points and four steals. Mickey Collier added nine points, and Chip Reese and Mike Trowbridge each scored eight. Anthony Hardy led the Tigers (1-2 in the SMAA) with 14 points, while teammate Pat Lucas added 13. Jerry Reese said that his team is pleased with its position heading into a 10-day hiatus. The Lions play next at Bath a week from today. "I'm not so sure that we need the time off," Reese said. "We're happy at this point to be where we are in the league and that we've been able to be competitive with the other teams we play." Saturday night Maple Valley was host to Galesburg Augusta for a non-league game. The Lions were able to maintain control throughout en route to a 73-50 victory. Maple Valley led by nine-points after one period, but again a strong second half clinched the win. The Lions had built a 56-34 advantage by the 1992 To celebrate another year /jfwfe of working together, let’s get together. < Rancher and actor WHforti llriinley... John Deere Day 1992 S/>okes/>er.wn AJKA 'HliHi'? We’ve worked hard together, so now let’s get together at John Deere Day 1992. There’s a whole line-up of activities and films (some featuring actor and rancher Wilford Brimley). Your neighbors will be there — so bring the whole family to John Deere Day. We’ll be waiting for you! Saturday, February 8th • 10:30 A.M. • Thornapple Valley Equipment, Inc. THORNAPPLE VALLEY JOHN DEERE Maple Valley's Tim Ferrier dumps the ball off inside to an open Brice Hasselback during Friday's 75-46 win over St. Philip. end of the third quarter. Stine again led a balanced Maple Valley attack with a dozen points. Ferrier and Brice Hasselback added 10 apiece, while Reese and Scott English chipped in nine and eight, respectively. Hasselback led the rebounders with nine, while Collier had four steals. Steve Kolodiziezik scored 13 points for Galesburg. Pursel Casey added 10. Tuesday Maple Valley lost a tough non-league tilt against Portland 72­ 70. The Lions converted only 12-of-24 free throws in the loss. The Red Raiders* Jason Keusch scored the winning basket with 27 seconds remaining. Maple Valley tried to work the ball down for the final shot, but Collier missed a three-pointer and Stine failed to convert a pair of put-back attempts in the game's waning seconds. Stine scored 21 points to lead the Lions, while Chip Reese and Hasselback added 12 and 11, respectively. Ferrier aded nine points. Portland's Cary Meyers nailed seven-of-10 triples and led all scorers with 25 points. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages lor the non* experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Freshmen boys even eager record to 3-3 The Maple Valley freshmen Lions even their record at 3-3 with a pair of weekend wins. On Friday the Lions took sole possession of second place in the conference with a 62-32 win over St. Phillip. The following afternoon they beat Galesburg 61-39. Against St. Phil, the Lions ran out to a 13-6 first quarter lead and never looked back. With a 21-point second quarter, they built a 34-16 halftime advantage. The teams played evenly in the third period, but a 17-5 out­ burst in the final stanza built the lead to 62-32. Danny Rose and Ben Kuemple both had season highs of 12 points to lead the Lions. Jeff Pennington added 10 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. Saturday Galesburg came to the valley and were shut down on the short end of the score. The Lions won every quarter, but the first quarter was the story. The Lions dominated the first eight minutes 18-6. The Lions built on an 18-point third quarter lead to win 61-39. Nate Dipert had a career high of 15 points to pace the team. Kuemple added 10 points, while Danny Rose had nine points and added 10 rebounds. 698-7979 ieoe) Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad’ mqor, S.E., Suite>150, (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)^ COBB Mt Richard R. Cobb, Owner Mich: lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS ff) M Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks St > 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps DiI fl ; Estimates Available xr/WzWX&v? 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, January 28. 1992 __Page 11 JV's win two of three Kellogg fifth grade (blue team) member Mike Smith (19) takes a shot from the free throw line during Saturday's opening game. Maple Valley boys' intramural basketball season gets underway By Art Frith The Maple Valley fifth and sixth grade boys’ intramural basketball league opened its 1992 season Saturday at Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. 3 Mlles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Maplewood fifth grade (white team) scored the first points of the season in the first of two fifth grade matches. Though Kellogg’s blue team came within four points at one time during the game, the Maplewood unit won 30-22. In the second fifth grade match, Kellogg’s white team and Maplewood’s blue were deadlocked at 9-9 at the half, but Kellogg went on to win 25-18. The sixth graders then took the court in a match between the Maplewood white team and the Kellogg blue team. This game turned out to be all Kellogg’s in a 35-9 romp. The fourth game of the day proved to be a battle between two closely matched and com­ petitive sixth grade teams. The Maplewood blue team and Kellogg white team each had the opportunity to win with shots from the free-throw line in the final seconds of the game but game ended in a 14-14 tie. Leading scorers for Kellogg were: fifth grade, Kevin Aspinall, 10 points; Chris Ewing, 10; sixth grade, Andy Oleson, 13 points and Chris Easey, 6. Top scorers for Maplewood were: fifth grade, Troy Duf­ fey, 12 points, Jarred Carpenter and Scott Stickeles, 5 each; sixth grade, Ben Woodworth, 8, and Travis Van Alstine, 7. The next intramural games will be Saturday, starting at 9:15 a.m. at Kellogg Elementary. The Maple Valley Junior Varsity basketball team had a big week last week playing three home games. Tuesday night Portland came to twon and jumped all over the Lions. The Red Raiders jumped out to a 23-11 first quarter lead and never slowed down. Maple Valey just never got started in this one, losing 79-42. Brent Stine led the Lions with 12 points and Gabe Priddy added nine. Friday night the Lions got things moving again when SMAA rival St. Phil visited. The Lions jumped out to a 19-8 first-quarter lead and a 33-21 halftime edge. In the se­ cond half it was all Maple Valley, as the Lions outscored the Tigers 41-29 enroute to a 74-50 win. Jon Mitchell led the Lions with 22 points and Stine added 10. Saturday night the Lions entertained Galesburg Augusta and again the Lions were on top of their game, jumping out to a 23-10 first quarter lead and a 35-17 halftime advantage. In the se­ cond half Maple Valley outscored Galesburg 38-30 to win 73-47. Five Lions scored in double figures. Priddy led the Lions with 13 points and seven re­ bounds. Mitchell added 12 points and Cory Hamilton, Keith Carpenter, and Justin Lake added 10 points each. The Junior Varsity’s record is now 8-2 overall and 3-0 in the SMAA. The Lions will not play again until Feb. 4 when they travel to Bath. Wrestling results offered— Lakewood “B” 37 at Maple Valley 25 January 15, 1992. 103, Double Void; 112, Scott Darling (L) pinned John Decarli 2:47; 119, Phil Ziegler (L) pinned Jack Cripe 2:48; 125, JeffHaight (L) pinned Casey Thompson 5:35; 130, Grant Simpson (MV) pinned Andy Coates 1:52; 135, Matt Bowen (MV) maj. dec. Chad Baitinger 16-6; 140, Jeremy Collison (L) maj. dec. Jesse Snow 10-2; 145, Aaron Patrick (MV) reg. dec. Dan Herald 7-6; 152, Dan Finkler (MV) pinned Ryan Barnum 1:24; 160, Tom Snyder (MV) pinned Darrell Rodriguez 2:20; 171, Ben Henney (L) reg. dec. Brian Dennis 14-13; 189, Chad Mescard (L) pinned Shane Scott 2:37; Hwt., Jeff Briggs pinn­ ed Chris Harmon 1:13. January 15, 1992 at Maple Valley 59, Bellevue 18 103, Chad Archer (B) won by void; 112, Adam Smith (B) pinned John Decarli 1:22; 119, Jack Cripe (MV) pinned Justin Keesling 3:31; 125, Casey Thompson (MV), won by void; 130, Grant Simpson (MV) won by void; 135, Tom Archer pinned Matt Bowen 1:48; 140, Jesse Snow (MV) pinned Paul Franklin 1:18; 145, Aaron Patrick (MV) pinned Chuck West 3:09; 152, Dan Finkler (MV) pinned Josh West 2:49; 160, Tom Snyder (MV) tech, fall Scott Higgins 5:01; 171, Tim Schilz (MV) pin­ ned Curt Boehmer 1:24; 189, Shane Scott (MV) pinned Steve House, 0:57; Hwt., Chris Harmon (MV) won by void. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Staff of Dr. Michael Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries ———— ■ NEW PATIENT SPECIAL SZHOE00* |1 EXAMINATION, X-RAYS, AND TREATMENT MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER • OFFER EXPIRES 2M/92| OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • Ph. 852-2070* Need a Car? Slow Credit? Bad Credit? Bankrupted? Re-establish Your Credit Today! If you have a job and $500 to $1000 down payment we can help! Auto Credit of Michigan C517J 543-7717 CALL TODAY �Vermontville MWNl CAPISJ^rAjNG hm| uWa War Every Day OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville 7■Z gmtrUU4amU SO UPTO We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. 50^ on Manufacturers Coupons PRICES GOOD MON., JAN. 27 THRU SAT., FEB. 1, 1992 pork cutlets Chicken Breast Boneless Pork chops MEATS Pork steak PRODUCE Genuine Idaho Baking Potatoes 10 1b bag Michigan “Kropf” Ida Red Apples am bag Michigan Medium Yellow Cooking onions 69c DAIRY M8® Orange $499 I Juice Shaved Ham 5499 GROCERIES Shurfine Creamy or Crunchy 18 oz. Bulk Sausage $409 GROCERIES 10.5 oz. Kraft White or Colored Mini Peanut Butter Marshmallows 24 oz. Can Dinty Moore Reg./EP, ADC Hills Bros. coffee 2«... Shurfine 32 oz. Crape Jelly Sunshine Reg. or Unsalted Krispy Crackers Pre-Priced ’2.99, 64 oz. Yes Detergent 15‘ Off White 4-Pack Cottonelle BREAD 24 oz. White Soft Twirl Bread WE NOW ACCEPT WICCOUPONS Beef stew Asst. Var. Hortnel Chili 15 oz. 2 lb. Can Nestle Quick Choc. Flavor. Pre-Priced s1.49, 32 oa Rinso Detergent POP .P ...EPSI 2 Liter No Beer, wine or Lottery License^ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-02-04.pdf 2246e807a5b9293006fcdef76709c675 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LfflMRY 121 S. CHURCH St PASTINGS. Ml 49058-1893 Bulk Rat* PA I B D3. POSTAC: URfTINOS, M Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michiga Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 27 - ues ay, eruary , Former Vermontville queen holds state title LaChelle Haigh, the 1989 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen, now holds the state syrup queen title. LaChelle, a Bellevue resident, was named Maple Syrup Queen of Michigan at the annual Michigan Maple Syrup Producers' annual meeting, held in Grayling in January. The daughter of Larry and Karen Haigh, LaChelle graduated from Bellevue High School and is attend­ ing Kellogg Community College, majoring in ele­ mentary education. She works part-time in a group home, for which she has Four Maple Valley students chosen for Michigan Lions All-State Band Four Maple Valley band students were selected to participate in this year's Michigan Lion's Club All-State Band. They are (from left) Mattew Mace, Brad San­ som, Samantha Hughes and Marcie Reid. By Teresa Frith Four Maple Valley students were selected for this year’s Michigan Lions All-State Band. After auditions were held Jan. 11 and 12, Lions members chose Marcie Reid as assistant flag captain, Samantha Hughes and Brad Sansom on clarinet and Mat­ thew Mace as jin alternate on saxaphone. “The band has rehearsals starting in April,” said Reid. “We have to memorize the music and learn all the routines. It takes a lot of hard work, but everyone seems to enjoy it.” This year’s band will travel to Hong Kong to participate in the Lions International Con­ vention. The group will leave the United States on June 16 and return home July 15. They will also have perfor­ mances in Communist China and stop off in Hawaii for some rest and relaxation. According to Reid, though there are several concerts and parades, the band will have a lot of free time as well. “We will be visiting jade mines, going to free markets and trying different types of food,” said Reid. Fund-raisers are planned to help the group finance the trips. One ofthese will be piz­ za sales at home basketball games. Donations can also be made to the Michigan Lions Club. trained and received certi­ fication. The Haighs have been involved in syrup making for four generations, so LaChelle has been in­ volved since childhood and has become very knowl­ edgeable in all phases of the process. LaChelle enjoys cooking with syrup and entered cooking contests when she was nine years old. This year in her reign as state queen, she will be at­ tending meetings, activi­ ties and parades. One of her first appearances will be in the April 25 Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Festival parade. LaChelle has demon­ strated syrup making to el­ ementary students. She re­ cently completed an inde­ pendent class room study at Mrs. Perkin's first grade class in Bellevue. School board member Rebecca Eaton resigns, successor being sought By Teresa Frith Maple Valley Board of Education Trustee Rebecca Eaton submitted her resigna­ tion to school officials last week. Eaton, who was appointed to her post last October, is leaving because of a job offer in Farmington Hills. She will be a trial attorney for the firm of Mitchell and Leon. Eaton said that she enjoyed her brief tenure on the board and learned a lot from the experience. Nashville Girl Scouts start annual cookie sales Brownies from Troop 6UU ask Judy oonzer to buy some ot this year s Girl Scout cookies. There are seven varieties and each box cost $2.50. Lachelle Haigh of Bellevue is the new Michigan Maple Syrup Queen. Girl Scout cookie time is here again and Nashville scouts are out taking orders for this year’s selections. Cookie sales started Jan. 24 and continue through Feb. 9. Proceeds from the sales go to both the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council and the in­ dividual troops. This is the on­ ly fund-raiser that the troops have. This year there are seven varieties of cookies: peanut butter sandwich, thin mints, shortbread, peanut butter pat­ ties, lemon pastries, carmel delight and praline royale. Praline royal is a new flavor. The price is $2.50 per box and payment is made upon delivery of the cookies, which will be sometime in March. . Ifyou have been missed and would like to buy a few boxes, contact Jan Adams of Troop No. 600 at 852-0733 or Kari Burd of Troop 689 at 852-2012. “My position on the board was. very informative,” she said. “I learned a lot ofthings that an average citizen might not know. I encourage anyone who has questions about what is happening at the school or how decisions are made there, to apply for a position on the board.” Eaton’s departure from the district leaves open a trustee position that will expire at the end of June. Anyone in­ terested in filling the slot is asked to submit a letter of in­ terest to the board. The letter should state reasons why for interest in serving in the position, in­ terest in the school district and any other pertinent information. Deadline for submitting let­ ters is Thursday, Feb. 6. The board is expected to announce the new selection at the next school board meeting, scheduled to be held Monday, Feb. 10. “I would like to thank everyone, especially the school faculty, for their sup­ port,” said Eaton. In This Issue • Spanish exchange student enjoys visit locally • Former Nashville man part of award­ winning Christian rap group • Nashville man wins use of new automobile • Yearbook staff to sell pizzas �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 2 Spanish* exchange, student enjoys visit to Nashville By Terjesa Frith Skiing and making friends have been .the hjeh points for Spanish excHafige student Cristina in her first visit to' the Uniteed States. The 18-year-old is from Vitoria, which is in northern Spain near the French border. She came to Nashville in August through Pacific Intercultural Exchange. P.I.E. is a non-profit organization that handles foreign exchange students in 18 different countries. Casado is staying with Jim and Shirley Molloy of Nashville. Jim Molloy, who also is known as Chuckwagon the Clown, is very popular with the children in the neighborhood. “We don’t have any children of our own,’’said Molloy. “But we have always had kids around our house.” “We treat her just like we were her own parents,” said his wife. “She fits into the family very well.” Casado is the first foreign exchange student the Molloys have sponsored. According to Shirley, they are already thinking of doing it again next year. “This has been a unique that school work in Spain is also much more difficult than in the United States. “We usually have class from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and then go back in the evening from 3:30 to 6 p.m. It’s more like college and we have four hours of homework at a time.” According to the Molloys, Casado has adapted very well to her senior year at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. “Cristina is getting very good grades,” said Jim. “The only thing that has been hard for her was changing classes. In Spain, the teachers come to the students instead of vice versa, as it is here.” In Spain, Casado’s family includes her parents and one older brother. Though she misses them occasionally, she seems to be handling the separation well. “Sometimes I miss my family,” she admitted. “But they will be coming here to visit me in April for a week.” For those interested in sponsoring a foreign exhange student next year, P.I.E. already is interviewing pro­ spective families. Anyone in­ terested can contact Kay Tischer of Lake Odessa at (616) 374-7645. All it takes is filling out an application and being interviewed by one of P.I.E.’s representatives. All financial responsibilities except food and shelter are paid for by the student. Casada receives money from and fulfilling experience,” said Jim. “Anyone who does this should be open minded and allow the student to ex­ perience the United States.” Casada said that things in Nashville are very different than in her hometown. “In Spain everything like shopping, buses, etc., are close to where I live. Things are farther apart here and you have to have a car to get around,’’ she said. “Teenagers in Spain have more freedom than here in the United States because we can do things at a younger age.” She said she also believes Vermontville Lions learn about Eaton County Road Commission Seventeen Lions and guests enjoyed dinner at the Ver­ montville Congregation Church Tuesday, Jan. 28. Special guest was Alan Kupis, a foreign exchange student staying with the Brand family. His home is Lima, Peru and he told some things about his country: four million people live in a warm country, about three times the size of Michigan, with mostly moun­ tains and jungles. Gasoline is three dollars a gallon with the average income of one hun­ dred dollars per month. Peru is on the Pacific Ocean so fishing is a big industry. When asked what he likes most about being here he said “the cold weather.” : OPEN BASKETBALL FOR ADULTS • THURSDAY EVENINGS • Beginning February 13th • 8:00 P.M. • KELLOGG GYM IN NASHVILLE • For further information, call J • 5 MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION — 852-9275 — Road maps of Michigan and Eaton County were distributed by the manager of the Eaton County Commis­ sion. The Lions learned where the money comes from to maintain their roads. Ap­ proval has been given to repair the bridge on Vermont­ ville Highway at a cost of about one half million dollars. Feb. 11 - Ladies Night with the Lions sponsoring the An­ nual Syrup Festival Queen Contest. Feb. 22 - Trip to St. Johns, White Cane Symposium, where the Annual White cane fund raiser kick off is held. Feb. 25 - Trip to Jackson prison where the braille transcribing is done and spon­ sored by the Vermontville Lions. For more information call President Wayne Lobert, 726-1108 or Secretary George Steward, 726-1026. Application forms for absentee ballots for the special school election Saturday, Feb. 22, may be obtained by con­ tacting the superintendent’s office, 1190 Nashville Highway, Vermontville 49096, or calling 852-9699. The special election will in­ clude two ballot proposals. One will be a bonding pro­ position to build and update facilities. The other will be for providing additional millage to operate the additional Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 For Sale USED APPLIANCES Sharp microwave oven’s, compact washer and electric dryer, range’s and dryer’s, gas and electric automatic washer’s, refrigerators. Lake Odessa TV & Appliance, Inc. 1039 4th Ave. 616-374-8866. Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary’ Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ..........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School .....10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6p.m. A.M. Worship........ ..11a.m. P.M. Worship........ ... 6p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...... 6:330 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Sunday School ...... 10 a.m Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . .10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship . .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School.......... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ........ 7p.m. Church Service 9:30 a m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways home to pay for things like skiing or other items. Families sometimes can receive as much as a year’s advance notice of whether or not they will have a student. After a student is selected by a prospective family a package arrives with the name, background and country information. “This year there was a Absentee ballots are now available locally INSURANCE ST. CYRIL Jim and Shirley Molloy stand with Cristina Casado, a foreign exchange student from Spain. Casado is staying in Nashville until June and attends Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School as a senior. facilities and to add to and continue present programs. NOTICE Of SCHOOL BOARD POSITION OPENING An opening has developed through the resigna­ tion of school board member Rebecca Eaton, who is moving put of the district. The appointment is through June 1992. Anyone interested in being considered as a candidate for appointment to this position should send a letter stating your interest in this position including any general information regarding why you desire to serve on the board of education. This appointment will be made at a meeting of the Board of Education on February 10, 1992. Letters are to be addressed to the Board of Education, Maple Valley Schools, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. All letters are to be received by 4:00 p.m., February 6, 1992, QUIMBY UNITED PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. .10:00a.m. Worship...... 1:00 a.m. After School Special .Wed., 4.p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School :45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ,9:30 a.m. Sun. School . 11:00 a.m. Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. p PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ......... ,.6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, MI 49058 FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 301 Fuller St., Nashville CHURCH Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 ai.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 |p.m. Wednesday Evening ..7p। .m. Worshi 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .......11 a.m. REV. ALAN METTLER shortage of families willing to take students," said the Molloys. “We> didn’t know for sure that she was coming until three weeks before she got here. We did get to pick her from several other choices." The Molloys said they would recommend this ex­ perience to anyone who can handle the responsiblities that come with the job. "It take a special sort of person to do this," said Jim Molloy. “But we will be very sad when Cristina has to leave us. It will be hard to let her go and we hope to go to Spain some day to visit her.” Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m .Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m. Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 3 Fuller School ‘Math-A-Thon* to help St. Jude's Fuller Street Elementary School again will participate in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “Math-AThon” fund-raising project. Students in grades kindergarten through four who have their parents’ per­ mission will be issued workbooks containing more than 200 problems. Each par­ ticipant will gather pledges from sponsors for the pro­ blems completed. For example, if someone pledges one penny per pro­ blem and a student finishes 200 problems, then the spon­ sor will pay $2. All funds collected will go to the St Jude's Children's Hospital to further needs for their cancer reseach. Cancer is the leading killer of American children and St Jude’s is the leading center in the drive for the conquest of this disease. Last year 58 children from the Maple Valley district rais- Yearbook staff selling pizzas locally The Maple Valley High School yearbook staffwill sell Old World Style Pizza bet­ ween Feb. 20 and March 2 to raise funds. The pizzas come in packages of three for $12 and includes crust, cheese, sauce, pepperoni and sausage. “We’re giving the students a chance to earn a free year­ book (which costs $28), while at the same time helping out with the yearbook,” said ad­ visor Cindy Gatewood. “We have other incentives, too.” Students who sell at least eight will be eligible for a free yearbook. Those who sell at least 10 will go into a drawing •4es dni®" Maple Valley 'Over 50' group plan luncheon Feb. 11 ™ £ Maple Valley residents over 50 years old will meet again in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High '■ ■M ’f*i ||V for a one-night stay at the Am­ way Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids. Those who sell at least 20 will have two chances for the drawing prize and three chances for selling at least 30. The overall top seller also will win a free night at the Amway Grand. Gatewood said an Old World Style Pizza sales representative met with the yearbook staffers one night last week and he brought samples of the product. “They were really tasty,” Gatewood said. “We really enjoyed them.” She said the pizzas can be frozen as they are when they PmoiiodotB,"^ dotB,"^ ■Maple Valley Athletic Boosters £ ’i’taCisiihi^l i^l I B I N G O ' 'S-k'ildiiiiokit, 1111 ■ MAP LE V ALL EY H S CA FETERIA MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA I S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 : P.M. . .E “ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 fflMlI mint School library Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 12:30 p.m. for a potluck. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks are always furnished. Hildred Peabody will pre­ sent the program. For more information, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. DIANA’S PLACE The Place To Go For... tantetaiiiw ^:r:Ws tt nstnlilqwMiii Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. HOURS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Owner — Diana Kuempel ra^NliiiW । >5; ;■ MW Phone 852-9481 lew* 1 Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in January you may be in for a big shock. Since Interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS come in packages. She added that they can be kept for up to 14 days in the refrigerator. Orders must be paid for when placed. Gatewood said, “If we can make this (fund-raiser) work, we may have others later.’’ ed $2,275.81 for St. Jude's, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. The Math-A-Thon lasts about two weeks from the time the children receive their math workbooks to collecting pledges from their sponsors. Each of the participating students will receive a cer­ tificate of appreciation. Those collecting at least $30 also will receive a St Jude’s Tshirt. Anyone who collects $75 or more will receive a Tshirt and a sports bag. Schools that raise between $3,000-$4.999 will receive 15 hand-held pocket calculators. Those that raise between $5,00-59,999 will be awarded a VCR. A telecorder will be presented to any school that raises more than $10,000. HAPPY VALENTINE’S Give a Gift Certificate .... to your favorite person. VILLAGE HAIR PORT We know how beautiful you are. 470 E. Main, Vermontville Phone — 726-0257 Call for your appointment today! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 4 Freddie the Clown entertains Maplewood Elementary students Freddie the Clown mingles with students and shakes hands during his recent visit. Freddie the Muscial Clown does his imitation of a semi-truck’s air horn, using two saxophones, during his Wednesday performance at Maplewood School. By Art Frith Freddie the Musical Clown entertained Vermontville students Wednesday at Maplewood Elementary School. Mixing music with humor, Freddie introduced the DK through sixth-graders to a variety of woodwinds as he STYLES-R-US would like to welcome PAM WHITE Pam has been a stylist for 5 yrs. As a special get acquainted offer there will be a 10% discount on all services, good thru 2-11-92. Pam will be here to serve you Tuesdays 8:30 to 5:00; Wednesday & Thursday evening after 4:00. Sylvia Hours Wed.-Fri. 8:30 to 4:00 Sat. by appointment Walk-Ins Welcome! 224 N. Main Nashville 852-1757 played tunes from TV, coun­ try, rock, march and jazz charts. Freddie’s bag of tricks in­ cluded a touch of magic, jug­ gling, jokes, two saxophones, a flute, a kazoo and a clarinet. Freddie said, “It’s a lot of fun and the kids really enjoy the show.” An accomplished musician in a clown suit, Freddie says his act is an entertaining way to introduce children to musical instruments, possibly creating an interest in learning how to play an instrument themselves. He has been performing his muscial clown act for more than six years. Freddie said, “Every year it seems I do more and more apperances. A fruit fanner and part-time clown who hails from Sparta, Freddie is half ofthe husbandand-wife clown act of “Fred­ die and Frances.” The duo performs at business parties and nursing homes, in addi­ tion to schools and shopping malls. Vermontville scouts announce Pinewood Derby winners The Vermontville Cub Scouts Pack 649 held a Pinewood Derby Jan. 15. The cars were judged by den for appearance. The winners were: best of show, Alex Lorenz, Nate Heinze, Jason Carrigan and Nick Baker; best of paint, Jacob Lawless, Tom Balcom, Brandon Kay, and Ben Car­ rigan; best use of accessories Lee Hansbarger, Mike Strong, Abe Arnold, and Craig McDougal; and most original, Nate Jarvie, Greg Rathbum and Zac Jarvie. The winners of the in­ dividual den races were: Tiger Cubs, first, Jacob Lawless; second, Alex Lorenz; third, Lee Hansbarger. Wolf, first, Kenny Hayes; second, Derek Musser; third, Nate Jarvie. Bear, first, Jason Carrigan; second, Corey Williams; third, Abe Arnold. Webelos, first, Nick Baker; second, Joe Stadel; third, Craig McDougal. The winners of the Pack races were first, Nick Baker; second, Joe Stadel; and third, Ben Carrigan. Pancake breakfast set for Saturday morning Feb. 8 Pancakes, sausage, eggs, plus biscuits with sausage gravy, will be served at the Vermontville United Methodist Church Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 to 10 a.m. The meal will be prepared and served by United Methodist. A freewill-donation will be requested. 'Antiques & Collectibles} ANTIQUE SHOW, furniture, glass, collectibles. Feb. 8-9.9-5, 3 miles north ofIonia on M-66 at Boyce School. 616-527-2413. Superintendent’s Corner Portable classrooms helpful, but expensive BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks One solution to immediate school facility needs is to pur­ chase or lease portable classrooms. The advantages to this solution include the fact that they may be obtained on short notice and purchased or leased out of general operating funds without having to obtain voter ap­ proval for long-term bonds. With these advantages, why don’t schools use them more often and desire to build more permanent structures? There are a number of reasons, including the following: • Although the initial cost ofportables is less than more per­ manent facilities, the fact that they may only be projected to be useable for approximately one-fith to one-third as long as a regular buiding makes them more expensive to purchase over the long run. • Portable classrooms are much more expensive to operate, since they are normally heated with electricity. A recent com­ parison of our utility bills for portable and regular classrooms indicated that the portable classrooms were nearly four times more expensive to operate. • Portable classrooms are not normally well equipped to provide the necessary ventilation required for large groups, such as a classroom full of students. • The fact that portable classrooms are not easily accessible to the rest of the building requires extra expenses for hookups and separate equipment, such as film projectors and vacuum sweepers. • Portable classrooms are isolated from the rest of the school, limiting easy access to other areas, such as libraries and lunchrooms. This, of course, also presents problems in the winter and during inclement weather. *. Storage areas are usually small in portable classrooms, limiting educational activities and learning tools. In summary, portable classrooms can be helpful on a temporary basis. However, their extra costs put them in the “pay me now or pay me later” category. Over the long run, more substantial and complete school facilities better serve the educational needs ofcommunities at a. lower cost. NOTICE Vermontville Syrup Association ...will be... TAPPING TREES ...in Vermontville. If you don’t want your trees tapped, please put a white cloth around the tree. ANY QUESTIONS? Phone Gene Fisher at... Miscellaneous ADOPTION Couple wants to adopt baby. Legal, confidential. Call Pat collect, 517-646-0330. 726-0670 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 5 Former Nashville man part of award-winning Christian rap group By Teresa Frith “Praise Him (God) with dancing,’’says the Bible in Psalms 150, and former Nashville resident Juan Otero is doing just that with the Christian rap group D.C. Talk. Otero is one of three dancers for Decent Christian Talk, a nationally known rap group who recently won the Dove Award, a Christian music honor. D.C. Talk has three rock, rap and soul videos out on the Black Entertainment Televi­ sion (BET) Network and just finished a tour with singer Michael W. Smith. The vocal half of the group is recording an album, so the dance half is off until April. Originally from Battle Creek, Otero lived in a Nashville foster home during his sophomore year in high school. He said that he has fond memories of that year. “I’m in the process of writing a screen play,” said Otero. “After being on the road, I wanted a place that was quiet and peaceful. I also couldn’t find a better church than the Nashville Baptist Church to come back to while I’m here.” Otero’s group is well known by children in the church’s congregation. While here, he has started a dance class for them. About 10 children meet twice a week at the Masonic Lodge Temple to learn Otero’s style of street dancing. Along with the dance lessons, the kids spend a half hour in Bible study at the beginning of the lesson. “It’s fun,” said Amie For­ syth and Sarah Kenyon. “We .get to dance and worship God at the same time.” Rich Furlong added, “I always wanted to be a dancer, but didn’t know how to put it all together.” Otero says that the class is meant to be more than just a place* to learn dance steps. “We take our time during our devotions and Bible studies,” he said. “It’s a very positive thing for the kids." Juan Otero shows the kids in his dance class some street dancing tips during a class at the Masonic Lodge Temple in Nashville. Otero is part of the Christian rap group D.C. Talk. School Lunch Menus SfEKBliltffiiipjitu MfepjtiMEfe :pttt dm fflutai Juan Otero's students watch as he shows some of his street dancing steps during a class held at the Masonic Temple in Nashville. oopmte. SfflMHMBldsa: mvffltatBpiijkjs Fuller St. School Wednesday, Feb. 5 Hot turkey sandwich, sweet potatoes, pear. Thursday, Feb. 6 Mrs. Hubka’s Room - Piz­ za, com, peach, cherry cutie pie. Friday, Feb. 7 Fishwich/bun, cheese slice, peas, fruit mix. Monday, Feb. 10 Spaghettios/meat, green beans, peach, combread/butter. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Cheeseburger/bun, car­ rots, fruit jello. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. NOTICE oMolsmias The Feb. 27, 1992 regularly scheduled council meeting has been canceled and rescheduled for February 20, 1992. ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk putaijfc^® Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 5 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *W/O sauce & cheese, green beans, peaches. Thursday, Feb. 6 ♦Salad, *Chicken patty/bun, *Mac. & cheese, mix­ ed veg., fruit jello, com bread, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 7 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo/bun, •Com dog, french fries, applesauce. Monday, Feb. 10 •Salad, *Hamburger/bun, •Cheeseburger/bun, green beans, cookie, peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 11 •Salad, *Ravioli, *Tuna sandwich, peas, pears, roll & butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 5 Sloppy joe w/bun, broccoli, peaches. Staff of Dr. Michael Callton TOOLS “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics’* • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries [ NEW-PAflENT-SPECiAL I Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... | MUST UST BRING COUPON [ TO REDEEM OFFER Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. I ‘Offer Expires _2/W92_________ __l 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 “My main motive is to show kids that if you want to do something for God, then it's OK,” said Otero. “I praise the Lord with my feet. ’ ’ Coing Places? Vacation/Business/Fishing/Hunting However You Travel Take Our . Short Term Accident Policy Along Covers You forAccidents Anywhere in the World 24 Hours a Day Vi'herever You Go Tobias-Mason Insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias. 10® N. Main, Naahvllla. Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 we now Deliver in The Maple valley Area 16 Mile Radius of Vermontville • • • • • • • • • • Baked Goods Pizza • Subs Wet Burrito Taco Salads Hot Dogs Coke, Pepsi &7-Up Cigarettes Videos Shakes • Floats Sundaes VCR Head Cleaner s11” Delivery between 11 a.m. and Closing Phone 726-1000 151 South Main, Vermontville HOURS: Monday through Thursday 6 am to 10 pm, Friday & Saturday 6 am to 12 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm C SO KOO * । OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK « 127 S. Main St., Nashville « Ph. 852-2070 Thursday» Jan. 6 Spaghetti w/rheat, green beans, roll & butter, fruit. Friday, Feb. 7 Pizza, com, pears. Monday, Feb. 10 Goulash, green beans, bread & butter sandwich, applesauce. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Hot dogs w/bun, french fries, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 3. Otero also will conduct teen dances on selected Saturdays. Times and dates will be an­ nounced later, but all dances will be at the Masonic Lodge Temple in Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 6 Kellogg school honor roll named 6th Grade Honor Roll All A’s Melissa Scripter and Danielle Watson. Be or Better Average Donna Anderson, Terrance Augustine, Nick Blakely, Jed Brisco, Hillary Cates, Shane Clapp, Chris Easey, Ryan Elliston, Ricky Fowler, Jesi French, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Emile Gould, Holly Green, Maria Green, Chris Hartwell, Lezlie Hay, Andy Heyboer, Melissa Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin, Pat Lowe, Tonya May, Jeremy Mix, Bethny Owen, Jessie Pennington, Rachael Pettengill, Monelle Quick, Wes Quick, Tyler Robins, Michael Skedgell, Adrienne Simmons, Jessica Smith, Mike Sulcer, Loma Symonds, David Taylor, Andy Thomp­ son, Stephanie Webb. 5th Grade Honor Roll All A’s Heidi Eberly, Carrie Har­ din, Dustin London, Andrea Mace, Brandon Phenix. B Average or Better Kevin Aspinall, Sara Affolder, Andy Adams; Sarah Behrndt, Judson Burpee, Cristina Desrochers, Chris Dunham, Chris Ewing, Shawn Graham, Jenny Halliwill, Tom Powers, Kevin Robinson, Trish Sloan, Janelle Sottillie, Dewey Spicer, Aaron Treloar. Maplewood honor roll announced Third Marking Period Fourth Grade All A’s Joshua Smith. B Average John Aspinall, Nick Baker, Carrie Balko, Eren Berry, Joey Bowers, Cyrus Brandenburg, Amanda Briggs, Annie Burton, Jon Coblentz, Debbie Collier, Julia Draper, Jessica Dunham, B.J. Griffin, Nicole Hoffman, Kevin Horton, Ken Lackscheide, Casey Milligan, Misty Nisse, Christina Pena, April Randall, Kyle Rose, Justin Seitier, Kristin Setchfield, Steve Shipman, Joey Skelton, Danielle Spicer, Stephanie Stanton, Lateshia Ward, Chad Wetzel. Fifth Grade All A’s Jared Carpenter, Aaron Dempsey, Karl Hoover, Zac Jarvie, Melissa Mansfield, Joe Stadel, Loren Wright. B Average Seleena Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, Nathan Davidson, Troy Duffy, Kristin Fajnor, Stacie Goris, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Jonessa Ham­ monds, Sara Horowitz, Jon Kenyon, Jamie Root, Sarah Russell, Melanie Shance, Ben Shepherd, Krista Teasdale, Adam Thompson, Lori *♦* ♦ *♦* ♦ *2* 2 *♦* ♦ *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 *2* 2 ^2* 2 *2* 2 *•* • £ Toni’s Style Shop* *2* 111 N. Main, Nashville •2* Vallance, Fawn Ward. Sixth Grade All A’s Erin Booher, Nicky Bulmer, Erica Krolik, Kim Pennington, Amber Shilling, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Da V anderVlucht, B Average Shelly Arras, Eli Brisco, Dan Butcher, Jeremy Camp­ bell, Holly Carrigan, Emily Cerny, Becki Conroy, Brad Conroy, Josh Cook, Michelle Dennis, Jennifer Forquer, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jen­ ny Hoisington, Casey Hud­ son, Jonathon Kay, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Desiree Lorenz, Craig McDougal, Travis McIntyre, Kelly Moore, Alisha Pena, Cory Pethick, Mandy Pierce, Melinda Powers, Katrina Rassey, Beth Sleeper, Jason Thompson, Travis VanAlstine, Trevor Wawiemia. *** Mon.-Fri.8to4,Sat.8to 12 Tues.-Fri. 8 to 4, Sat. 8 to 12 National Ads *2* We are here to make you look your best. •J* ★ WE USE REDKEN PRODUCTS ★ •J. Just Phone Us O.K. *•* - 852-9192 *2* ❖ MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate WOULD YOU STUFF 1000 envelopes for $3000 plus 50% commission? Free details. Rush 2 stamps: WNS Publishing Co., P.O. Box 5428-R1, Coralville, IA 52241. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available NOW $37,900! NASHVILLE - “FAM­ ILY HOME’' - 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a "well-cared for" home on a large double lot. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER......... GARRY KNOLL.................... JERI BAKER.......................... TIM BURD HASTINGS • $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info" (H-397) (N-380) ® .Eves. 726-0223 .........852-1784 .Eves. 852-0786 .......... 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE - 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON 1 PLUS ACRE - West of M-66, north of Nashville. Home has kitchen-dining combination & living room, & nice deck overlooking the river, 24x48 pole barn garage with 16x16 "lean to." Call now to see!! (CH-395) - VACANT LAND BUNGALOW - LAKE ODESSA - 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - NASHVILLE - 80 ACRE FARM ■ $79,900! 2 story, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement barn. Maple Valley Schools. Call Don. (F-382) IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING” (or) “BUYING ” GIVE US A CALL! Springtime Buyers Are Looking Now! Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Obituaries __ Hal Ler NASHVILLE - Hal Leroy Phenix “Butch”, 54 of Nash­ ville and formerly of Lansing passed away Monday, January 27, 1992 at his residence. Mr. Phenix was bom on February 26, 1937 in Lansing, the son of Francis and Hazel Phenix. He attended school in East Lansing and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Phenix was married to Nancy Jenks on July 19, 1957 in Lansing. He was employed as an auto body repairman his entire life and managed Keyes Auto Body in Battle Creek until he became ill. He moved to Nash­ ville from Lansing in 1968. He was involved in Scouting, Nashville Softball Associa­ tion, Little League Football and baseball and belonged to Nashville VFW Post #8260. He organized Nashville Harvest festivals and building the Nashville Baseball field. Beatrice Buchanan Beatrice Buchanan, 86 passed away Thursday, Janu­ ary 9, 1992 in Grand Rapids. She was bom in Nashville, July 25,1905, the daughter of Chauncy and Mina Hicks. She graduated fromNashvilleHigh School Class of 1924. While attending Blodgett Memorial School of Nursing she married Errol Wells, in Grand Rapids. He preceded her in death in 1939. She then married Al Buchanan in 1941. Mrs. Buchanan is survived by her children, William and Ruth Wells, Mrs. Mary Jane Conigliaro, Carol and Robert Burman, Ann and Reverend Clarence H. Philip GRAND RAPIDS - Clarence H. Philp, 76 of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 22, 1992 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Philp was bom June 5, 1915 in Detroit, the son of Walter and Florence Philp. He was married to Doris C. Hissong December 27, 1935. He retired from the City of Hastings as heavy equipment operator, then moved to Grand Rapids from Hastings in 1974. Mr. Philp is survived by his wife, Doris; two children, Richard C. and Linda Clum both of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Calvin, Jr. and Theresa. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with Reverend Ward D. Pierce offi­ ciating. Burial was in West Sebewa Cemetery, Sebewa Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Elvin Nykuis, Alan and Linda Buchanan, Joyce and Douglas Roosien; step children, Kathryn Reed, Edward and Elaine Buchanan; 29 grand­ children; several great and great great grandchildren; sisters, Edythe Klinkner of Phoenix, Arizona, Dorothy McCleary of Ft. Myers, Florida. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret in 1939 and a sister, Madeline Culp in 1956. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 11 at Carli­ sle United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids with Reverend John Ritter and Reverend Elvin Nyhuis offi­ ciating. Burial was in Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. He helped with maple syrup making. He attended Nashville Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing softball, animals, golf, hunting and fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Phenix is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Anthony M. (Brenda) ofNash­ ville, Andrew L. of Vermont­ ville, Timothy M. (Kari) of Charlotte, K. Scott of Hast­ ings; daughters, Gay Marie (Brian) Briggs of Lansing, Vallitta (Ron) Ashburn of Chula Vista, California; grand­ children, Jennifer, Brandon, Devin, Zachary, Christopher Arndt, Jessica Phenix, Tyler Orlowski, Katara Briggs; father, Francis Phenix, East Lansing; sisters, Mary Watson of Lansing, Nancy A. Phenix of East Lansing, Bonnie Dunn of Perry; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1990. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 29 at Nashville Baptist Church with Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Hosmer Cemet­ ery, Nashville with full mili­ tary honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hal L. Phenix Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home. Don’t miss your Valentine kiss Loose Carnations / qcac cac Roses, Red, White, $Q00 Pink & Yellow.. .ea. from CAC Mixed cr2kf cif»ic Bouquets............................ DAILY DELIVERIES to Nashville & Middleville area. Free delivery on $15.00 orders and up — serving the Nashville and Middleville areas since 1954. 945-5029 Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Jobs Wanted CREDIT COUNSELOR wants to help you get your bills paid and improve your credit rating. I’ve been there. Call Jessie Lewis, 945-5809. Help Wanted DRIVERS $35,000 per year++++. No experience needed, local and Nationwide, full time/ part time. Drivers license required. 1-800-992-8005. MATURE RELIABLE CARE GIVER needed for 2 children in our Vermontville home. Own transportation and references required. 517-726-1033.. And Trust 100 Funeral Prearrangement is one of those plans that makes a lot of sense. Particularly when our friends told us how easy it is. All it took was a phone call. We liked what we heard. So we each made a Trust 100 Prearrangement. It just makes sense to plan ahead. Trust?® Funeral Prearrangement Centers Pray funeral JJome, Jnc. Family Serving Families Since 1923 401 W. Seminary St., Charlotte. MI (517) 543-2950 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 7 Lions induct new member, watch All-State Band MSI! professor to discuss local government Feb. 13 K8k Sw i^>& i>& £h £"h^ s> ‘«5|^ *$>*£?» ®OBi ’l.taiit-j ltaiit-jT ttjift H| tai * ^3 (ft •lifth Nittiifji titan fatafaita lift Dr. Ken VerBerg, MSU professor and author of numerous books on local government, will be speaking Thursday evening, Feb. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charlotte City Hall­ Community Room. His presentation will be “Understanding Intergovern­ mental Relations.” He will provide a historical perspective of how and why various local units of government were formed and how they are governed. In addition, he will provide guidelines for the various units of government to use when working together, as in a township board col­ laborating with a city council on a special need or project. This program is being of­ fered through the Leadership Eaton project, and being sponsored by the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. Advance registration is required. Call the Extension Office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. This is a free program. J-Ad Graphics News Service The Nashville Lions Club gained a new member at its January dinner meeting. Lion President Ken Hawblitz welcomed Dick Tobias as the newest member, with an induction ceremony. He is sponsored by Blair Hawblitz. The club also presented a videotape on the Lions All­ State Band, showing the selec­ tion process of band members, practice sessions and performances of last year’s members. Any high school student in Michigan is eligible to com- From Our Readers pete for the privilege and honor of being a member of this group. Ten Maple Valley students were chosen for last year’s band. The group went on a 10-day trip to Brisbane, Australia, where they par­ ticipated in the Lions Interna­ tional Convention held June 18-21. The band won first place there and later made ap­ pearances in Sydney, Australia, and Hawaii. Two ofthe students selected for this year’s band were on hand to answer questions. Chosen for this year’s band were Marcie Reid, Brad San­ som, Samantha Hughes and alternate Matthew Mace. They will travel to Hong Kong, where they will take part in the Lions International Convention. WatinG Vermontville's village employees don't need unfair criticism To the editor: I am writing in response to Don Lewis’ letter that ap­ peared in your Maple Valley News Jan. 28. I am writing to defend the employees of the Village of Vermontville. No defense is necessary of their position. I am responding to clarify some misconceptions Mr. Lewis has. For a past councilperson, he seems out of touch with what has been taking place in the Village of Vermontville. Being seated on the council that approved the spending of tens ofthousands ofdollare on a police department, which ■ provided coverage we were already paying taxes to receive through the county, Mr. Lewis is no position to question the purchase ofmuch needed new equipment. This new equipment could have been obtained years ago if all this money hadn’t been wasted on the police budget. The new equipment is now be­ ing used to upgrade the condi­ tion of the village and to enable new growth. Regarding snow removal on sidewalks, this a council deci­ sion, not an employee deci­ sion. Clearing streets has always been, as it should be, top priority. The sidewalks have been plowed this year after the roads were in satisfactory condition. Mr. Lewis was not at the council meeting when this was discussed and approved. Last year, the maintenance employees received a raise of Century Furnace 1 percent, this year an in­ crease of 3 percent. These raises do not equal the cost of living, nor have they in the past several years. Nor do they meet the Workers Index, which is currently at 4.6 per­ cent. This index is the average pay increases of all employees nationwide. After checking the minutes of the public hearing and the council meeting, I can state that there was no opposition by the public, nor by the coun­ cil on these increases. Anyone who wants to attend the council meetings is welcome to do so. The meetings are held the first Thursday of every month. Public meetings are posted ahead of time. If you chose not to attend these meetings, gossiping on street comers and in coffee shops are just a waste oftime. The new truck, backhoe and lawnmower do make the employees’ jobs easier and more enjoyable. However they do not pay the bills, nor do they feed and clothe a family. If they did, my hus­ band would gladly donate his time to the village. I don’t see this happening in my lifetime. How about in yours? Ruth Ann Wawiemia Vermontville Maple Valley schools; love them or leave them To the editor: I have been quite long enough on this school board and operation millage! Superintendent Ozzie Parks says it ws the board’s idea, but he came to board and asked for a study committee. If Mr. Parks doesn’t like our system why did he come to Maple Valley? Maybe it was because we had $800,000 surplus in our budget, I wonder what it is today after one year of his guidance? If people don’t like our system they should move out and take Mr. Parks with them. We don’t have the students to­ day to justify this kind of system. If we are going to become a special ed system, then Eaton Intermediate should not col- President Ken Hawblitz welcomes new member Dick Tobias (center) as his sponsor, Blair Hawblitz, Looks on. lect taxes on us. If we are go­ ing to have a lot of small classes, why not make rooms smaller? At one time we had more than 2,000 students in our school. Could you believe the pic­ ture in the paper of the com­ mittee that is supposed to help get millage passed? All had a smile when they know good and well they are trying to put people out oftheir homes, one lady and her husband get a 50 percent cut in business taxes, maybe we should have them pay full shot and back taxes. Get out and vote “no” Feb. 22. Don’t wait for somebody else to do it. Your vote counts! Ron Tobias Nashville Slock Up for The Cold & Flu Season Essential Balance* Bonus Pack Vitamin C 500 mg Ibalancc $-j89 100 TABLETS 100.30 TABLETS Sunny Maid" Chewable C 500 mg Calcium,, Magnesium ag &Zinc $039 100 TABLETS Garlic Oil Capsules 100 TABLETS $ “199 100 SOFTGELS Vitamin E 400IU DLA Vitamin E 400IU OLA Water Soluble Vitamin B-6 100 mg... Beta Carotene B Complex with C Brewer’s Yeast... Therapeutic-M Bonus Pack ..................................................... Oyster Shell Calcium 500 mg W/O Bonus Pack Stress B Complex with C and Iron Oyster Shell Calcium Exira Strength 625 mg Vitamin C 1000 mg Vitamin B-12 1000 mcg Timed Release Vitamin C 500 mg with Rose Hips Timed Release........................ Sunny Maid* Children's Chewable Multi with extra C Sunny Maid" Chewable Zinc Lozenges Nutra-E" Skin Cream Nutra-E* E Oil Concentrate............................................................ Prices Good February 4th thru February 9th 100 SOFTGELS 100 SOFTGELS 100 TABLETS 100 SOFTGELS 100 CAPLETS 250 TABLETS $469 $3" $389 $449 $269 ...100+30 TABLETS $5" .100+30 TABLETS $5" 60 TABLETS 100 TABLETS 100 TABLETS 60 TABLETS 60 TABLETS $459 $449 $409 $449 $309 100 TABLETS 60 TABLETS 2OZ ..................... 1 oz $2w $2W $379 HOUKS: 9 a.m. fa 4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 T 80% Efficient Upon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, you will receive $50.00 at closing. Call this number today (616) 367-4911, and ask for Dale Hefty. • Heating • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 Ionia County National Bank hometown pride/hometown spirit offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding •This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid on a Refinanced Mortgage Member FDIC A2 A �The Maple Valley New*. Nashville, Tuesday. February 4. 1992 — Page 8 Nashville man drives into new year in 1992 Toyota Camry Chuck Lane, of Nashville, Michigan, won a new 1992 Toyota Camry for six months, courtesy of Sunshine Toyota and Lakeview Square in Battle Creek. Mr. Lane’s name was drawn from over 8,000 entries submitted during the holiday season sign-up, November 15 through December 26, 1991. "This is kind of shocking,” said the winner. “I’m excited! You’ve made my day!" “The new ’92 Toyota Camry is all new, redesigned, and re- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HARING There will be a public hearing Thursday, February 20, 1992 at 7:00 p.m in the Council Cham­ bers to discuss the proposed 1992-1993 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE Eaton County, Michigan The. village of Vermontville (Eaton County) is applying for economic developoment planning funds through the CD-BG program for the purpose of developing a downtown redevelop­ ment plan. A grant application will be available for review at 7:15 P.M. February 6,1992 at the village hall, Vermontville, Michigan. The purpose of this public hearing is to review and discuss the grant ap­ plication for the village downtown revitalization project. engineered,” commented Tom Haluska, General Manger of Sunshine Toyota. “Mr. Lane has won what Toyota consid­ ers to be its car ofthe future — it’s even been compared to the new Lexus. It’s a care built for Americans, by Americans,” he said. Chuck Lane, with his wife. Nan, accepts the keys to a plum color 1992 Toyota Comry that will be his for six months as drawing winner. Making the presentation are Tom Holuska, General Manager of Sunshine Toyota, and Melissa Chalawich, Special Events Coordinator at Lakeview Square. Home buyers' workshop planned by Extension The Eaton Cooperative Ex­ tension Service will offer a day-long workshop Feb. 22 that will help people qualify for a Michigan Initiative mor­ tgage, as well as provide basic information needed to effec­ tively shop for and finance a home. The goal of the workshop is to provide potential homeowners with information on all aspects of home owner­ ship and to help them decide if home ownership is feasible. The workshop will be Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Eaton Intermediate School, 1790 E. Packard Highway, Charlotte, from 9 a.m. to 4 Barry County COA lunch menu, events Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 5 Goulash, winter blend, car­ rots, bread, oleo, pears. Events Wednesday, Feb. 5 Delton, blood pressure; Woodland, The Old Timers. Thursday, Feb. 6 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Bill Sheridan Taxes 10-2. Friday, Feb. 7 - Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, blood pressure, home heating credit tax. Monday, Feb. 10 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Delton, Nutrition Ed. Tuesday, Feb. 11 - All sites puzzles. Veal stew, green beans, bread, oleo, baked apples. Monday, Feb. 10 Veal parmesan, peas, 5-way mixed veg., bread, oleo, fruit. NOTICE FOR VILLAGE GENERAL ELECTION MARCH 9, 1992 To the Qualified Electors of the Village of Nashville (Precinct No. 1) COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that in conformity with the “Michigan Elec­ tion Law,” I, the undersigned Clerk, will upon any day, except Sunday and a legal holiday, the day of any regular or special election or primary election, receive for registration the name of any legal voter in said Township, City or Village not already registered who may APPLY TO ME PERSONALLY for such registration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE HALL FEBRUARY 10, 1992 — LAST DAY The 30th Day Preceding Said Election As provided by Section 498, Act No. 116, Public Acts of 1954 As Amended at 206 N. Main Street, Nashville For the purposes of REVIEWING and REGISTRATION and REGISTER­ ING such of the qualified electors in said TOWNSHIP, CITY or VILLAGE as SHALL PROPERLY apply therefor. The name of no person but an ACTUAL RESIDENT of the precinct at the time of registration g, and entitled under the Constitution, if remaining such resident, to vote at the next election, shall be entered in the registration book. YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR TERM TERM TERM TERM TERM VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE VILLAGE PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR TRUSTEES ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk whether they are interested in the Michigan Initative or not. To enroll or get more infor­ mation, call the Eaton Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice at 543-2310 or 372-5594. — NOTICE — Vermontville Township Residents The last day to register as a qualified voter for the March 17, 1992 Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, February 18, 1992.1 will be in my home at 470 E. Main from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. to accept registrations. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk Tuesday, Feb. 11 Thursday, Feb. 6 Friday, Feb. 7 percent down payment and allows a higher amount of debt to income ratio than most conventional loans. This is a free program open to all potential home owners. Sliced beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, oleo, jello. Chicken cordon, com, red potatoes, bread, oleo, plums. REGISTRATION 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 3-2 p.m. Topics to be covered will include: house hunting — how to evaluate a house inside-and out, the neighborhood; quali­ fying for a home loan — understanding the criteria lenders use when deciding whether to make a loan; finan­ cing a home — understanding the financial aspects of pur­ chasing a home, including monthly costs and mortgage options; and the closing — understanding the closing costs involved in purchasing a home. The Michigan Initiative mortgage only requires a 5 • NOTICE • Vermontville Residents The last day to register as a quali­ fied voter for the MARCH 9, 1992 GENERAL ELECTION is MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1992. I will be in the Vermontville Village Office at 121 S. Main from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to accept registrations. Sharon Stewart Village Clerk 1-28-92-90 PRIMARY ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 N. MAIN STREET within said Village on FEBRUARY 17, 1992 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political parties participating therein, candidates for the following offices, viz: (1) Village President 2 Year Term (1) Village Clerk 2 Year Term (1) Village Treasurer 2 Year Term (1) Village Assessor 2 Year Term (3) Village Trustees 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the evening, and not longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. February 4. 1992 — Page 9 Manure resource workshop set for Feb. 18 A three-hour workshop on manure resource management will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Aleidon Township Hall. The workshop is designed to help area farmers increase their knowledge and skills on the value of this resource and how they can best manage it. The program will feature Lee Jacobs from the Crop and Soil Science program at Michigan State University, Kirt Thelan from the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Laurie Rhodes. Ingham County Ag Agent, and Stan Moore. Eaton Coun­ ty' Ag Agent. Participants will learn how to calibrate their spreaders, the importance of manure testing, how to use the new field record keeping system available through MSU and much more. Contact the Eaton County 4-H Market Beef ‘weigh-in’ is Feb. 8 Mark Andrews of Nashville listens to Paulette Sue Koos of Koos Bookkeeping and Tax Services as she figures out his 1991 federal and state income Tax forms. Bookkeeping, tanning salon merge businesses in Nashville By Teresa Frith Nashville residents have discovered that filing taxes need not be a stressful ex­ perience if they get them done at Koos Bookkeeping and Tax Service at 220 Main St. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER A WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm U/e stock a complete line of... Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. That’s because they can firm up their body or even get a tan while their taxes are be­ ing done. The accounting business recently merged with Tanning and Toning, an exercise and tanning salon in the same building. The salon is owned and managed by Carylen FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starting wag'es tor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN «:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) (517) 726-00&8 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Three Bldgs. South of Corner of M-37/44lh Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite150} (localea In the Kentwood Corporate * Complex)* t J E 01 Real Estate Auction off Two Mobile Homes on a Large Lot Located 3% miles west of Hastings on West State Road (just past Algonquin Lake) on ... Monday, Feb. 17 • 5:30 pm Selling two mobile homes on one lot. Good invest­ ment property! Land contract terms or discount for cash. OPEN HOUSES — Sunday, Feb. 9 • 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 12 • 4 to 5:30 p.m. Call for a flyer Mr. & Mrs. John Seeber, owners A Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Ph. 517*726-0181 or FAX 726-0060 "Selling Real Estate and Personal Property at auction, anywhere" Spidel. Paulette Sue Koos, manager of Koos Bookkeeping and Tax Services, said the consolida­ tion was mutally benificial. “I was operating out of my home before setting up here,” said Koos. “Carylen had the office space and needed someone to help her set up ap­ pointments when she couldn’t be at the office. I needed a place to work from, so it works well for both of us.” Spidel took over the management of Tanning and Toning last year. The two businesses have been operating at the same location since the beginning of January, according to Koos. The shop also rents prom dresses. The Tanning and Toning salon offers clients a chance to firm up their body on its toner machine or to get a tan in its tanning machine. Koos Bookkeeping and Tax Services offers income tax preparation for both state and federal returns. It also offers a variety of accounting ser­ vices. Call for prices on special packages. Hours of operation for both businesses are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm. and Satur­ days from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evening appointments are available upon request. For more information, call 852-9080. The 1992 Eaton County 4-H Beef Weigh-In will be Satur­ day, Feb. 8, between 8 a.m. and noon at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. This weigh-in is mandatory for all members planning to show and sell market animals and carcass animals at the 1992 Eaton County Fair. For more information, con- tact the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Eighth graders in tourney finals The MV eighth grade basketball team won two games to reach the finals of the junior high tournament. Monday the young Lions opened with a 53-24 win over St. Philip. Thirteen of the 21 players scored as everyone contributed equal playing time. Adam Thayer and Scott Heyboer netted 10 points apiece. Brian Hopkins chip­ ped in eight points. Wednesday the entire team again shared time as the Lions held Lansing Christian to 22 points in a 43-22 win. Thayer lead the team defense with six steals while adding in 13 points. Adam Driksna and Hopkins threw in seven and six points each. Farmer’s tax guide available Farmers have until March 2 to file their 1992 Income Tax return. The IRS publication 225. ‘'Farmer's Tax Guide” will assist farmers in completing their federal tax forms. The free publication is available from the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice, 126 N. Bostwick, Charlotte. y VALUABLE COUPON _ J Lee’s TV Service $ $1000 Towards Any VCR Repair 4-H Horse group to meet Feb. 13 The Eaton County 4-H Horse Developmental Com­ mittee will meet Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Reports on up­ coming events and sub­ committee work will be presented. Cooperative Extension Service (517/543-2310 or 372-5594) for more information. WITH PRESENTING THIS COUPON EXPIRES FEBRUARY 28, 1992 458 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-1379 OPEN: Mon. thru Frl. Estate Auction off Real Estate & Personal Property LOCATED: approx. 6 miles south of Nashville on M-66 to Butler Road, 1 mile east to the corner of Guy Road at 9980. Wednesday, Feb. 19,1992 PERSONAL property sells at 11 A.M. REAL ESTATE SELLS at NOON Nice remodeled home (formerly the Moyer School) with 2 bedrooms, bath plus laundry area w/stool, kitchen and dinette area. Home is located on a 1.13 acre corner lot. OPEN HOUSES: Friday, February 7 & 14 4:00 to 5:30 Call for a flyer EACH DAY ESTATE OF RUSSELL ENDSLEY Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Ph. 517-726-0181 or FAX 726-0060 "Selling Real Estate and Personal Property at puction, anywhere" Valentine teen Valentine Teen Dance is Feb. 15 The Maple Valley Jaycees are holding a Valentine Teen Dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Nashville VFW Hall in Nashville. Teens from age 13 to 19 are welcome. Mu­ sic will be furnished by DJs For Hire, Kyle and Ken Christopher. Admission is $2 per person or $3 per couple. Price Reduced! Only $31,900 for this 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre. 2 bedrooms. (CH-113) floor laundry, new deck, satellite dish. Garage. Priced at only $38,900. (N-84) Nashville woman on MSU dean’s list Phi Gamma Chapter of Delta Delta Delta at Michigan State University has announc­ ed that Kimberly Fritz of Nashville was named to the dean’s list for fall term 1991. Fritz is the daughter Mr. and Mrs. William Fritz of Nashville. Students named to the dean’s list must earn a grade point of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Thornapple Lake - sandy beach! Remodeled - 2 baths - porches - super location! (M-39) Approx. 17 acres with 3 bedroom home. Located near Ionia. Possible contract terms. (CH-109) WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 10 Kellogg, Maplewood youth eagers split in week 2 By Art Frith The second week of play in the Maple Valley Boy’s In­ tramural Basketball League was split along grade lines. In the first match between fifth-grade teams, Maplewood Blue dominated Kellogg White, taking an 11-3 lead in­ to the halftime break. Kellogg rebounded and tied the game at 17-17 at the end ofthe third period, but Maplewood held on in the fourth period to win M.C. AUTO REPAIR ...has purchased O'dell Towing Service OF Vermontville We are looking forward to servicing you s... M.C. Auto Repair and Towing <Z{T£T£X 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE Saturday's second intramural game. 20-19. Maplewood’s fifth-graders continued to dominate the morning’s play. After the tip-off, Jarred Carpenter quickly put Maplewood’s (White) first two points on the scoreboard. Kellogg watched as Maplewood increased a fourpoint lead at the end of the first period to an eight-point lead at the ‘half, 15-7. Maplewood went on to defeat Kellogg (Blue) 27-18. It was a different story when the sixth-grade boys took the court. The first game pitted Kellogg White against Maplewood White. Kellogg came out shooting, shutting down their opponents and holding a 10-0 lead at the end of the first period. Maplewood scored its first 1992 To celebrate another year of working together, let’s get together. AJ KA Kancber and actor V'itfimt Krindey John Deere Day S/fokes/ierson We’ve worked hard together, so now let’s get together at John Deere Day 1992. There’s a whole line-up of activities and films (some featuring actor and rancher Wilford Brimley). Your neighbors will be there — so bring the whole family to John Deere Day. We’ll be waiting for you! Saturday, February 8th • 10:30 A.M. • Thornapple Valley Equipment, Inc. THORNAPPLE VALLEY JOMNOtfRt J (M-37), Hastings • 945-9526 points of the game two minutes into the second period, with a basket from Ben Woodworth. Kellogg went on to win 34-15. Maplewood Blue and Kellogg Blue met in Satur­ day’s final game. It appeared to be a close match with Kellogg ahead 7-4 at end of the first period, but three points would be the closest Maplewood would come to its opponent. Kellogg pulled away during the second period and took a commanding 23-4 lead at the half. Maplewood’s five points in the third period would be the last the team would put on the scoreboard, as Kellogg won 41-9. Leading scorers for Kellogg were: Fifth grade — Chris Ewing, 10 points, Dustin Lon­ don, 7; sixth grade — Chris Easey, 8 points, David Taylor, 17 points and Andy Oleson, 15. Top scorers for Maplewood were: Fifth grade — Kenny Branderburg and Joey Bowers, 11 points each; sixth grade — Ben Woodworth, 13 and Gregg Shook, 6. Standings for the Maple Valley Intramural Basketball League are as follows: Win-Loss-Tie Fifth Grade Maplewood White 2-0-0 Kellogg White 1-1-0 1-1-0 Maplewood Blue Kellogg Blue 0-2-0 Sixth Grade Kellogg Blue Kellogg White Maplewood White Maplewood Blue Osgood-Schlater’s disease is an injury to a developing child’s knee that may become very painful when playing cer­ tain sports. This problem is not uncommon to the Maple Valley and in fact, accounts for about 5 percent of all adolescent disease injuries. The players with the most risk of developing OsgoodSchlater’s disease are football backs, basketball forwards and centers, and yes, even the cheerleaders on the sidelines are at high risk for this ailment. The knee pain produced by Osgood Schlater’s will usually hurt directly below the knee cap, maybe down a couple of in­ ches. Along with pain there might be swelling and redness just below the knee cap. But what is Osgood Schlater’s disease? It’s when the liga­ ment that connects the bottom of the knee cap to the leg starts tearing off its connection to the-bone (See figure). As shown in the picture, the powerful quadriceps muscles (or quads for short) pull the knee from a bent to straight position by pulling ■ at the knee cap, which in turn pulls the leg with its ligament connection. In growing children this connection is not completely form­ ed, so with a lot of strenuous activities to the leg, like running or jumping or kicking, the ligament connection to the leg can rip off and most likely end any high school sports career. So, take notice ofyour young athlete’s knees and ask him or her if they are sore after playing sports or if the knees have a swollen area that may be red. This may be your only warning sign that a severe injury is on the way. At first notice, the young athlete should be taken to a chiropractor or medical doctor, so that proper action can be taken to control the injury. This may involve a special band that is placed around the knee to anchor the ligament into the bone and prevent detachment of the ligament. 2-0-0 1-0-1 1-1-0 0-1-1 Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Scholarships to be offered at KCC The Women’s Resource Center at Lansing Community College is offering tuition scholarships for qualified students. The intent is to assist students who lack the employ­ ment skills necessary to sup­ port themselves and their families. Scholarship ap­ plicants may include single parents, homemakers, displaced homemakers, single pregnant women, or men and women seeking employment in fields traditionally occupied by members of the opposite sex. To be eligible, students must meet family income guidelines. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. Full tuition will be provided for recipients in addition to assistance with bus and park­ ing fees and textbooks. For more information, con­ tact the Women’s Resource Center at (517) 483-1199. MORE all 945-9554 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Mictr lic. #V48 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • VA” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 4, 1992 — Page 11 M.V. Wrestling results Wednesday, Jan. 29 (at Potterville) Maple Valley 60, Bellevue 18 103- Pat Archer (B) won by forfeit; 112- Adam Smith (B) p. John Decarli 0:59; 119- Jack Cripe (MV) p. Dustin Kesling 4:41; 125- Casey Thompson (MV) won by forfeit; 130- Grant Simpson (MV) won by forfeit; 135- Matt Bowen (MV) p. Paul Franklin 1:56; 140- Tom Archer (B) p. Jesse Snow 0:29; 145- Aaron Patrick (MV) p. Chuck West 2:52; 152- Dan Finkler (MV) p. Josh West 3:57; 160Tom Snyder (MV) p. Scott Higgins 1:22; 171- Brian Dennis (MV) p. Curt Voghner 2:58; 189- Jason House (MV) p. Wes Menning 4:55; 275- Chris Harmon (MV) won by forfeit. Wednesday, Jan. 29 (at Potterville) Maple Valley 66, Potterville 12 103- Josh Barnes (P) won by forfeit; 112- John Decarli (MV) won by forfeit; 119- Jack Cripe (MV) p. Josh Cransen 1:52; 125- Casey Thompson (MV) won by forfeit; 130- Grant Simpson (MV) won by forfeit; 135- Matt Bowen (MV) won by forfeit; 140Jesse Snow (MV) won by forfeit; 145- Aaron Patrick (MV) won by forfeit; 152- Dan Finkler (MV) p. James Wood 1:29; 160- Tom Snyder (MV) won by forfeit; 171- Brian Dennis (MV) won by forfeit; 189- Jason House (MV) won by forfeit; 275Leroy Finch (P) p. Chris Harmon 3:30. Friday, Jan. 31 (at Maple Valley) Maple Valley 51, Bath 9 103- Double void; 112- John Decarli (MV) won by forfeit; 119- Jack Cripe (MV) p. Ashley Ferris 1:32; 125- Robert Herger (B) d. Casey Thompson 4­ 3; 130- Grant Simpson (MV) p. Ben Fullback 5:43; 135- Jason Smith (B) d. Matt Bowen 12-6; 140Jesse Snow (MV) won by forfeit; 145- Aaron Patrick (MV) won by forfeit; 152- Andy Esch (B) d. Dan Finkler 11-4; 160- Tom Snyder (MV) d. Marty Ham 8-2; 171- Brian Dennis (MV) p. Cleo Friend 1:05; 189- Jason House (MV) won by forfeit; 275Chris Harmon (MV) won by forfeit Friday, Jan. 31 (at Maple Valley) Union City 38, Maple Valley 31 103- Brandon NanDass (UC) won by forfeit; 112Tony Grain (UC) p. John Decarli 1:14; 119- Jack Cripe (MV) won by forfeit; 125- Steve Funk (UC) p. Casey Thompson 2:21; 130- Grant Simpson (MV) d. Peter Converse 4-0; 135- Don Collier (UC) p. Matt Bowen 3:26; 140- Scott Wagar (UC) p. Jesse Snow 2:27; 145- Aaron Patrick (MV) wrestled to a 4-4 draw with Jamie Palmer; 152- Dan Finkler (MV) d. Leon Wolfinger 12-6; 160- Tom Snyder (MV) tf. J.W. Harper 17-1; 171- Brian Dennis (MV) p. Chad Boynton 4:36; 189- Jessie Bradlin (UC) p. Jason House 0:46; 275- Chris Harmon (MV) won by forfeit Fassett Body Shop • PHONE • A I (517) 726-0319 IjF — HOURS — 8 am-t0 5 p m' ^°FridayhrU COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR | Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml 4-H Rabbit show features contests Sititi*t*‘""*111 •*. •.** BteaainH^h 'BMCCtlfl.iiE; aiEEimiha PSBECEffi^®. Spikers compete at Maple Valley Maple Valley's Sara DeGroot drops to her knees for a dig during pool play at Saturday's Delton Invitational. Teammate Janet Pool looks on. (Further inforamtion not made available) wixisiwia jMifcq. The 1992 Eaton County 4-H Rabbit Show will be Saturday, Feb. 15 in the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. An estimated *250 rabbits representing more than 30 rabbit breeds and varieties will be showcased by 4-H youth exhibitors from around the state. A raffle featuring rabbit equipment, feed, rab­ bits and craft items will take place. The Ugliest Rabbit Contest will bring together some of the finest ugliest rabbits. The show is open to all 4-H members including 5- to 8-year-olds. Judging will begin at 10 a.m. with showmanship followed by breed classes. Enter the day of show. Fees are $2 per entry and $1 for the Ugliest Rabbit Contest. For complete rules or more information, contact Heather Vezino, (517) 566-8218, or the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. || CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! | Let Us Do The Dirty Work land You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville * Stripping rppng ★ Repair epar | ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance I Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 Brighten Up! t (Bcsaiis11 BiiKS^PF^ ■ it Ikvrtti^ ^11^1®’' SOBfik?® fi, Makeyour home improvementproject ^easier with our greatproducts & lowprices! $81!^ ROYAL ONECOAT COLOR HUES Spatterless Latex Flat • Covers withjust one coat, • For walls and ceilings, •Available in 100 decorator Reg. s18.99 colors & white. • Dries fast & cleans up even quicker. ’12.99 HOMETOWNS LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville (ROK CREDIT 852-0882 ENAMEL,— -__*351 Reg. s18.99 Latex Flat or Semi Gloss • Consistently outperforms otherpaints in the same price class. •Applies easily & evenly. •Available in 100 mix or match colors. ’15.99, ., *011 Reg. $14.99 ’9.99 CGDK&DUNN ^ color in the finesttradition VISA .MasterCard �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. February 4, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville WJP fl on.-r. Cahse^Ainc fl EgI o ; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 UP TO 9 W Manufacturers coupons We reserve the right to limit quantities 160 S. Main, Vermontville Y on and correct errors in priming. prices good mon., feb. 3 thru sat., feb. s, 1992 • no Beer, wine or Lottery License vet Split Boneless Sirloin Boneless Lean Chicken Breast Tip Steak Chuck Roast 99*.$249$999 MEATS Turkey Breast Ground Beef DAIRY 16 oz. pkg. Kraft American Singles Gallons Vlt. D 12 oz. Kraft Shredded Cheddar or Mozz. Cheese BREAD 20 oz. Mackinaw Milling WholeWheat Bread Shaved T-Bone From Chuck $099 GROCERIES GROCERIES 7£ |>flU QU fl Pre-Priced *8.99 25 lb. Purina Shut Fresh Orange Juice 23 oz. jar Musselman’s Asst. Var. Applesauce Pre-Priced 99‘, 95 ct. Kleenex Boutique Facial Tissues Pre-Priced *1.59 22 oz. Palmolive Dish Soap 4 pack White Cloud Bath Tissue 14.5 oz. Freshlike Canned vegetables Dog Chow just 15 oz. Franco American Beef Ravioli O’s or hE AAEh AbNEbl P Spaghetti Asst. Var... Reg. or Lite Kraft Miracle Whip.. 17-18 oz. Jif or Simply Jif C 9 Af-l9O Q* £ fl fl fl Peanut Butter 20 oz. Reg. or Lite Thank You, Cherry dBH ND RmRF ^ Pie Filling 6 oz. box Jeno’s Var. Pizza Rolls Asst. Var., 15 oz. Quaker Instant Oatmeal ' q d — WITH IN AD COUPON 50* <»« ANY INSTANT QUAKER QAUTAMKEEARL O 8916-3 WE NOW ACCEPT Good week of Feb. 3-8 Only at... Vermontville Grocery WIC COUPONS | |, , ■ 530000120502 POP 12 Packs Pepsi PRODUCTS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-02-11.pdf e4ff01844a31b7501906b1b949f2dfaf PDF Text Text The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 28 — Tuesday, February 11, 1992 Vermontville to get service from Americable next month By Teresa Frith After experiencing a series of problems with Triad CATV cable television services, Ver­ montville customers will be switched to Americable Inter­ national sometime next month. Vermontville council members heard a report Thursday night from Bill Bernasconi, an Americable representative, on the services his company plans to offer. Bemasconi also updated the council on the progress of Triad's Chapter 11 bankrupt­ cy proceedings. Triad declared bankruptcy on Nov. 13, 1991. He reported that Triad would be in bankruptcy court Feb. 21. After that date, Americable International would take over all of Triad’s assets and start preparations to implement its own services in Vermontville. “During the first 30 days we would maintain the present cable services,’’ said Bernasconi. “After that we would be able to go on line with the 36-channel services we propose.” Bemasconi assured the council that Americable’s reputation was one of the best. “We offer cable services all over the country and in Puerto Rico,” he said. “We are in the business of cable televison.” Americable proposes to of­ fer a basic package of 30 channels for $17.95 a month. A super premium package consisting of these channels plus Disney, Showtime and Encore stations will be available for an additional $12.95 a month ($30.90 total). If purchased separate­ ly, Disney would run $9.95 a month, Encore $6.95 and Showtime $14.95. HBO will be offered for $14.95 a month. All customers now serviced by Triad automatically will be hooked up to Americable. During the first 90 days, anyone not receiving cable televison that desires to be hooked up will not be charged any hook-up fees. Village President Sue Villanueva asked Bemasconi if Americable would be will­ ing to provide services to places in the village that Triad had refused. Bemasconi answered that Americable did have plans to run more cable lines and that it was possible. After Americable is on line, representatives from the com­ pany will contact each customer individually to speak to them about viewing op­ tions, according to Bemasconi. “We will send our people door to door to speak with our customers,” he said. Americable will have an 800 telephone number for easy access to its office and its workers. “Our service people carry beepers and can be easily dispatched to trouble areas,” he said. “We have one of our people in Hastings.” The council approved Americable’s proposal and now is working on a franchise agreement to allow them to set plans in motion. A 15-year lease is being considered. Bemasconi assured the council that if the village wanted Triad’s old equipment moved, then the company would do so upon request. Five Republicans to vie for three Nashville Village Council positions Richard Tobias Pam Groner, nursing director at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, holds Zachery Melvillo, as RN Linda MacDowell prepares to give him an immunization. Childhood immunization clinic planned in Nashville next month By Teresa Frith Starting next month, Nashville residents won’t have to travel far to have their children immunized against childhood diseases or get their blood pressure tested. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department plans to open an outreach clinic at the Masonic Temple on Main Street every third Wednesday of each month. The first clinic is scheduled for 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednes­ day, March 18. Linda MacDowell, a registered nurse at the BarryEaton County District Health Department, gives Scott Matwiejczyk his DPT booster immunization. “We may expand the hours of operation if enough interest is shown in the clinic,” said Pam Groner, nursing director at the Health Department. Blood pressure testing will be done from 1 to 2 p.m. and immunizations from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Similar clinics already operate in Hastings on Tuesdays and in Charlotte on Wednedays. Parents are reminded that the following immunizations are recommended: — DTP (Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) at two months, four months, six months, 15 months and 4-6 years of age. — OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)at two months, 15 mon­ ths and 4-6 years of age. — HIB-C at two months, four months and 15 months of age. — MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) at 15 months and 4-18 years of age. — An adult tetanus diptheria booster(TD) every 10 years. By Teresa Frith Five Republican canidates are up for consideration for three two-year openings on the Nashville Village Council in the primary election Mon­ day, Feb. 17. • Incumbent Trustees Ted Spoelstra and Forrest Burd will be joined by newcomers Jeffrey Beebe, Arthur Frith and Richard Tobias. Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. will run as a no party canidate in the general election, but under Michigan law his name can’t appear on the primary ballot because the Indepen­ dent party didn’t appear on the ballot in the last presidential election. Each of the newcomers feels that if elected they will bring good things to the Nashville Village Council. “I would like to see pro­ gress in Nashville,” said Richard Tobias. “Nobody likes change, but we need it, or Nashville could die. I would like to see more things in Nashville geared toward children and the elderly. We need something like a large community center that would give people a place to go to play games, etc.” Tobias is a salesman at Tobias-Mason Insurance on Main Street in Nashville. He also said he would like to see a master plan im­ plemented to help promote Arthur Frith Ted Spoelstra Jeffrey Beebe Forrest Burd growth. “I am enthused about the fact that some business owners here want to grow to better serve our people’s needs.” Canidate Jeffrey Tobias describes himself as a strong See Republicans, Page 5 In This Issue. • Vermontville Council approves 1992-93 budget • Summer arts scholarships available to Barry County students • Valentines traditions date back to 1840s • Castleton Board plans to sell Township Hall �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 2 Vermontville Council approves 1992-93 general budget By Teresa Frith After discussion at a public hearing Thursday, the Ver­ montville Village Council ap­ proved the 1992-93 general appropriations fund budget. The budget allows $181,400 for the general fund. This includes disbursements of $50,550 for the debt ser­ vices account; $1,500 for recreational; $10,000 for street lighting; $23,887.68 for salaries; $11,650 for profes­ sional fees; $915 for council insurance fees; $205.50 for election wages; $1,535 for a new copy machine; $23,800 for public works wages; $2,450 for fringes; $1,850 for supplies; $400 for printing and publishing; $1,000 for telephone fees; $100 building and grounds wages; $6,500 for insurance fees; $3,000 for utilities fees; $17,621 for various contracted expenses; $12,339.40 for various repair services; $5,336 to Capital Outlay; $4,260 for miscellaneous expenses; and $2,500 for gas and oil. These figures show crease ease of 6 percent Tn expenditures over last year.' ' The budget afco’ftlloWs' tfi? water fund $42,763, the sewer fund $56,448; major streets fund $22,385; and local streets fund $43,470. In other matters the council: — Heard a report from Nick Evers, representative from Gove Associates, a Kalamazoo based engineering firm. Evers updated informa­ tion the council had heard previously on grant funds possibly available to the village. The Community Develop­ ment Block Grant is funded by the federal government, but administered by the state. It could provide money for development of community improvements such as new streets, curbing, lights, additional parking, or for extending municipal facilities to a potential industrial park development. The village met with Evers | in December for help in writing the application for the initial grant, which would pay 90 percent of the planning costs for a specific project. Evers stressed the fact that if the grant were not approved this year, then next year the village would be responsible for covering 25 percent of the cost instead of only 10 percent. Village president Sue Villanuvea said the village would not need to pay anything unless the grant was approved. If the initial grant is approved, the next step would be to app­ ly for a second grant that would fund the actual project by providing $1 of grant money for every $2 of local funds. — Approved the purchase of a furnace for the Village garage for $150. The next council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. March 5. Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey has announced that citizens who would like to join law enforcement officials in the fight against crime now have a way to show their support. Kelsey is asking citizens to become associate members of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association. The association is a not-forprofit professional and educa­ tion organization dedicated Jo the preservation of peace and The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. HOURS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary' Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ..........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Sunday School ...... 10 Morn. Worship 11 Evening Service ...... 6 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 Samantha Hughes(center) and Susan Simpson sell Maple Valley Superinten­ dent Ozzie Parks one of the Old World Pizza kits offered by the junior-senior high school students to help earn free yearbooks. Sales run Feb. 20 though March 2. Pizza kits are $12 and must be paid for at the time orders are placed. Kits consist of three pizza crusts and fixings of cheese, sauce and either pepperoni or sausage. Pizzas will be delivered the week of March 9. Each student selling at least eight kits gets a free yearbook. Eaton County residents invited to fight crime DIANA’S PLACE Phone Pizza kits now on sale! a.m. a.m. p.m. • p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Michigan. Residents of Eaton County soon will receive membership applications in the mail, writ­ ten by the Sheriff. Joining the association is voluntary and Sheriff Kelsey encourages as many citizens as possible to join his professional association. “It is difficult to get an ap­ plication to everyone who might want to join the Michigan Sheriffs’ Associa­ tion as an associate member,” said Kelsey. Anyone who does not receive an application by mail may come by the sheriffs of­ fice at 1025 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, or send name, address and check to the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association Educational Ser­ vices, 515 North Capitol Ave., Lansing, 48933. Funds generated by membership dues are used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety and provide technical training and assistance for sheriffs, their deputies and others in the criminal justice system. The association uses QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. .10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special ...... Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..... 7 p.m PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER statewide resources to help sheriffs and deputies at the local level. Sheriff Kelsey said he would like to see tougher laws for criminals, more mean­ ingful punishment and an overall improvement in the criminal justice system. Individuals receive a membership card, a decal for their vehicle, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and a year's subscription to “The Sheriffs Star.” “I hope that many law­ abiding citizens of Eaton County will join me in the fight for good law enforce­ ment by joining the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association when your membership letter is received,” concluded the sheriff. 4-H Fair seeks volunteers Open class fair superintendents are needed to help prepare for the 1992 Eaton County 4-H Fair July 19-26 at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Superintendents are needed in both the sewing and foods departments. Also, assistant superintendents are needed in some of the other nonlivestock exhibit areas. Call Cheryl Van Aken at 663- 1 885 for more information. V.F.w. Post 8260, Nashville, Ml Fish & Chicken Fry Friday, Feb. 14,1992 Serving 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — ALL YOU CAN EAT — PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 -dm. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �EWS The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 Page 3 ,IFJHE FUTURE MAKES YOU FEEL A LITTLE HICKEN,M MAKE TRACKS TO /EATON FEDERAL. In today’s economy, you’re probably concerned over fluctuating interest rates. Although lower interest rates have been beneficial to borrowers, lower rates being paid on savings may be tempting you to explore other investment options. For over 54 years, Eaton Federal has been offering competitive interest rates to help you build a sizable, and most importantly secure nest egg. So, even if the future makes you 1 feel a little chicken, you can count on Eaton Federal to be your solid financial partner. At Eaton Federal we offer stability, \ growth, a wide variety of services, and the added comfort of knowing your investments are backed by the FDIC. Eaton Federal Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852 1830 ' Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet-749-2811 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 4 Raymond R. Shaffer Obituaries Gladys Louise Gragg SUNFIELD - Gladys Louise Gragg, 88 of Sunfield joined her heavenly father Tuesday, February 4, 1992. Mrs. Gragg was bom on December 23, 1903 in Bellevue, the daughter of James and Minnie Cayton, the first of four children. When Gladys was six years old, the family moved from Michigan to Colorado by covered wagon. She married William B. Hines on November 21, 1919. This union produced seven children, one daughter and six sons. Gladys moved back to Michigan and married Fay Gragg on July 17, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband Fay Gragg; sons, Robert and William (Bill) Hines; sister, Maude David Thomas Hill-DuPree NASHVILLE,David Thomas Hill-DuPree, infant son of Douglas DuPree and Patricia Hill passed away February 6, 1992. David was bom in Battle Creek on October 30, 1991. Beside his parents he is survived by his grandparents, Jean and Tom DuPree of Char­ lotte, Annette Benton of Nash­ ville, great grandparents, John and Bernice Wood of Grand Ledge, Helen Morley of Bay City, Daniel J. DuPree Sr. of Charlotte and several aunts and uncles. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 10 at 1:00 P.M. at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Smith officiating. Interment in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Styles VERMONTVILLE Raymond R. Shaffer, 77, of Vermontville passed away Thursday, February 6, 1992 at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Mr. Shaffer was bora in Lansing, the son of Asa and Della (Winslow) Shaffer. He Hanna; three grandchildren. Mrs. Gragg is survived by was a farmer in Nashville for her five children, Monieta several years, then moved to (Forest) England, Vernon Vermontville in 1965 and (Maxine) Hines, Roy Hines, of worked at the Bellevue Door Sunfield, Jim (Charlene) Hines Factory, later retiring from the of Denver, Colorado and Charlotte Chair Company in Joseph Hines of Winslow, 1986. He is survived by his Arizona; sisters, Pauline wife of 50 years, Dorothy, Yoder of Colorado and Vivian daughter, Sue Becraft (Dan) Knighton of Idaho. Also Smith of Bellevue, grand­ surviving is 21 grandchildren, daughter, Carleen Becraft 11 step-grandchildren, 40 (Robert) Wood of Charlotte, great grandchildren, six great- grandson, Lentz Becraft of great grandchildren; many Bellevue, 2 step grandsons, nieces, nephews and loving Gregg Smith of Marshall, Rob friends. Smith of Bellevue. Funeral services were held Funeral services were held Saturday, February 8 at the Sunday, February 9 at the Pray Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- Funeral Home with Reverend Fisher Chapel, Sunfield with Peter R.K. Brenner officiating. Reverend Chris Schroeder of Interment in the Woodlawn the Sunfield United Methodist Cemetery, Vermontville. Church officiating. Memorials may be made to For those wishing, contribu- the Vermontville Rescue tions may be made to the fami- Squad and Ambulance ly in memory of Mrs. Gragg. Service. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. £ Nashville PTO carnival raffle tickets on sale Us Book a haircut for yourself at regular price & your sweetie will receive V2 OFF on his or her haircut. Good thru-2/15/92 Register for FREE Floral Arrangement Drawing on Friday • Compliments of Maple Leaf Florist lQ £> sylvia 852-1757 852-1757 pam Tues. 8:30-5:00 Wed. & Thurs. after 4 Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Sat. by Appt. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate J-Ad Graphics News Service Raffle tickets for the Fuller g Street School PTO Carnival are now on sale for 50 cens arenowonsaeor cents each. Prizes will be awarded to raffle winners in both adult and children’s categories. Grand prize for the adults will be a $100 shopping spree at „ ,Carl's Supermarket. The kids’ grand prize winner receives a $U5s0. gift certificate for Toys ’R MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Second prizes are a $50 shopping spree at Carls and a $25 Toys ’R Us gift certificate. Students selling the most raffle tickets also can win prizes and free carnival game tickets. The top seller will get a Walkman and 30 free game tickets. Second place nets the winner a board game and 20 tickets and the third best seller will be awarded a Uno game and 10 free tickets. Any student selling 20 or more raffle tickets will receive four free carnival tickets. The free tickets will be good for games and activities at the March 6 carnival. This year’s carnival theme will be “Reading Is Fun.’’ Hokansons to mark golden anniversary The children of Hale and Arline Hokanson invite family and friends to share in the celebration of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. A reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Hale and Arline were married Feb. 14, 1942, at her parents' home in Vermontville. The couple have four children and nine grandchil­ dren, Gary and Pat Hokanson (Joanna and Kristen), Paula and Gerald Cole (Amy, Ryan and Dana), Lyle and Mary Hokanson (Jay and Erin), and Loa and Ben Kinyon (Luke and Sara). Extension Homemakers plan dinner party Feb. 25 The Eaton Association of salad with savory ranch dress­ Extension Homemakers will ing, a bakery fresh roll and ice sponsor a Meijer’s Communi­ cream and cookie with choice ty Dinner Party Tuesday, of coffee, tea or punch. Feb. 25, at Kardel Hall on the After dinner people can en­ Eaton County Fairgrounds in joy playing for special door Charlotte. prizes provided by Meijer’s. The party will begin at 6 The evening will end at 7:30 p.m. and will include a dinner p.m. prepared by Karen Harsh, Party tickets are now on Meijer’s Community Party sale by all Extension coordinator, and Extension Homemaker members. Call Homemakers. the Extension office to reserve The meal consists of baked a seat. Tickets are $5 apiece ham with fruit glaze, rice- and must be purchased by florentine style, tossed green Tuesday, Feb. 18. Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Groduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available in Nashville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole buil­ ding. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! (N-392) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR ....... Eves. 726-0223 DON STEINBRECHER........ ................ 852-1784 GARRY KNOLL................. ■. ...... Eves. 852-0786 JERI BAKER......................... ................. 726-1171 TIM BURD........................... ................. 852-2012 HUBERT DENNIS............... ................ 726-0122 HOW $37,900! NASHVILLE • “FAM­ BUNGALOW • LAKE ODESSA - 3 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a “well-cared for­ borne on a large double lot. (N-380) bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) ILY HOME" - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES TERMS NASHVILLE - 80 ACRE FARM - $79,900! 2 story, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement barn. Maple Valley Schools. Call Don. (F-382) HASTINGS - $42,000! CLOSE TO schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) HOSPITAL and IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING” (or) “BUYING GIVE US A CALL! Springtime Buyers Are Looking Now! • - LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRE PARCEL 40 ACRES • NORTH OF BELLEVUE has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. (VL-384) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Pet vaccination clinic dates set in Nashville J-Ad Graphics News Service A rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled in Nashville this month at the Fire Hall. Dr. Larry Julius again will come to Nashville on Feb. 18 and 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and on Feb. 23 and March 1 from noon to 3 p.m. Dogs and cats will be able to get rabies, distempter and feline leukemia innoculations. Heartworm testing and medication also will be available. Costs for these services is $9.50 for one-year rabies, $13 for three-year rabies, dog or cat distemper, cat leukemia or the heartworm testing. After February, these costs will raise slightly. Discounts are available if an owner has three or more pets. No appointments are necessary to participate in the clinic. For further informa­ tion. call (517) 649-2323. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Going Places? Vacation/Business Fishing/Hunting Take Our | Short Term Accident Policy Along The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, Hamilton, Ohio Form 011-AS-ADV (Rev. 1-81) Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 * 517-852-2005 Vermontville Hardware SPECIAL OF THE WEEK SUPER FOX 850 RADAR DETECTOR Suggested Retail ‘127.99 LIMITED SUPPLY $J7 7f9 9 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. JS4. 131 S. Main Vermontville,Ml 726-1121 �ft* Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday February 11. 1992 — Page 5 Republicans vie for positions r environmentalist who is frugal with money. “The purpose of being on the council is to assess the people’s wants and needs for service, evaluate the benefits of those services, select the best method of obtaining them and find the means to fund them,” said Beebee. “I plan to spend the rest of my life in Nashville. Everything that I do will be to benefit the village.** Arthur Frith is a newcomer to Nashville, having retired from the Navy last year. His uncle, George Frith, was a longtime Nashville resident and a previous village presi­ dent, who also served several terms as village trustee. “I belive that I can bring a fresh outlook and new ideas to the Village Council,’’ said Frith. “The council will be Superintendent’s Corner Tax rebates: a well! kept secret *11 iComm- I I iUwik M' ^b|d» fractal itjiill litiHfiiili'l1 uleita f.i nU, taiiMin nil) Party ilk kj ill Eib* ta tanka';' Miittnte tjrfW latlitai!* tlaa, rice- uluiilijta' Sidtrat Tutsdl), to il One of the best "secrets” in our state is that our tax system helps low-income taxpayers have better schools and get tax relief at the same time. A state official recently stated “Actually, low-income peo­ ple pay little property tax in Michigan.” State officials are pro­ ud that Michigan refunds more to low-income and senior citizens taxpayers than any other state. A recent report by the Michigan Department of Treasury in­ dicate that 927 taxpayers in our school district received tax rebates of $472,978 in 1991 for an average of $510.22 each. By category, senior citizens averaged $593.70 per claim, farmers averaged $3039.80 and general taxpayers averaged $312.69. They also report that though our district ranks 414th of 439 K-12 districts in average income, We rank 166th in average rebate per taxpayer. These statistics indicate that some of our taxpayers have found the secret to keeping their taxes at a livable level while supporting their schools and other govern­ mental services. Why is this "secret” for better schools not known and used by more taxpayers? There are likely a number of possible reasons. One is that there is a tendency to distrust governmental agen­ cies. the large rebates indicate that the rebate programs have deserved public trust. Another reason is that the tax relief programs require reading and careful study. Recent studies indicate that many taxpayers do not spend much time reading. The adage "readers are leaders” applies here. National, state and local surveys indicate that the majority of taxpayers want better schools. Although higher taxes are not the answer to everything that needs to improve in education, they are usually necessary for many of the desired im­ provements, such as facilities, broader programs and added services. It is possible to have better schools without having our senior citizens, farmers and low-income taxpayers end up in the poor house. The “secret” is making wise use of tax rebate pro­ grams provided by our state. If you want better schools, but cannot afford higher taxes, please contact the Michigan Department of Treasury, a local tax accountant or your school for assistance. Together we can learn the "secrets,” which can help us have better schools. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Staff of Dr. Michael Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries-* Farm Injuries [ NEW-PAflENT-SPECiAL_ i Examination, X-Rays and Treatment ... j MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER facing a number of important issues in the years to come. I believe I can play a construc­ tive role in the decision­ making process.** Frith also said he feels strongly about Nashville, where he plans to make his permanent home of record. “There are some candburs who, if elected, would push to unincorporate and dissolve the village,” said Frith. '‘I am strongly against that idea. I don’t want to see the place I chose to call home and raise my sons disappear just for the possibility of saving money. Nashville has a too long and proud history for that to happen.” Spoelstra is seeking his fifth term on the council and he currently is President Pro Tern. A service technician for Michigan Bell, he has lived in Nashville since 1974. Spoelstra also serves on die Maple Valley Board of Education. “I would like to remain on the council so that I can con­ tinue to serve the village to the best of my ability,” he said. “I want to see Nashville pro­ sper and see new businesses and projects come to the village. I see good things hap­ pening in the future. ” Burd is running for his third term on the council and is a former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He is a lifetime resident of Nashville and is retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing. Burd was vacationing in Florida at the time the pre­ election material was being put together, so he was not available for comment. Nashville Village President Ray Hinckley, Clerk Rose Stop smoking, weight loss seminar to be held locally BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks ihiu continued from front page SO COO * । 'Offer Expires 2/18/92 OPEN 6 PAYS A WEEK »127 S. Main St., Nashville « Ph. >52-2070_ The Directional Consulting Institute will have a stop smoking/lose weight seminar at 10 a.m. Monday, March 2, at the Nashville Community Room. Directional Consulting has been instructing and resear­ ching in the field of hypnosis for more than 16 years. One of the organization's certified hypnotherapists will be the featured speaker at the seminar in Nashville. The goal of hypnosis in this case will be top control the pain and strengthen the will in the process of attempting to quit smoking or to lose weight. DCI says it guarantees that it will work with clients until they reach their goal. No pre-registration is re­ quired. For more information, call (218) 385-3404. Heaton and Treasurer Lois Elliston. all Republicans, are unopposed candidates for re­ election in the primary. However. Hinckley will be running against no-party can­ didate Justin Cooley, who also is Castle ion Township Super- vi^pr, in the general election March 9. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and dose at 8 p.m. Every qualified voter present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for dosing will be allowed to vote. It makes sense to tell your family about important decisions. My dad always said we should do things because we want to, not because we have to. That’s why we’ve prearranged our funerals with Trust 100. My father had a Trust 100 Prearrangement. It made things so easy for us. Trust 100 funeral prear­ rangement makes a lot of sense. And it’s so simple and easy. I’m glad I finally prearranged for my family's sake. Family Serving Families Since 1923 Pray funeral Jfamc, Jnc. Trust M) (517) 543-2950 CHARLOTTE, Ml Fvaani Prurrancnrrant C«irtm �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11. 1992 — Page 6 Barry County students may apply for summer arts scholarships The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will be awarding its annual fine arts scholarships in April of this year and is looking for students to ap­ ply. Arts Council scholarships may be used for such activ­ ities as visual art, music, theater, writing, dance, photography, film making, sculpture, ceramics, etc. The recipients must be residents of Barry County who are entering sixth through twelfth grades in September, 1992, and the activity must be accredited study such as Interlochen, Blue Lake, Kendall, Battle Creek Arts Center and oth­ ers. The activities are not re­ stricted to programs offered in Michigan, but the schol­ arship money is not in­ tended for private lessons or for the purchase of in­ struments, said a spokesperson. Awards will be granted covering up to 50% of the cost of the selected activ­ ity. The Thornapple Arts Council will assist the ap­ plicant in finding addi­ tional funds as needed. The scholarship money will be paid directly to the agency sponsoring the activity. Applicants must submit applications on Thornapple Arts Council forms and must prepare and submit a portfolio of work or perform an audition, whichever is appropriate. Applicants also will be interviewed by the Arts Council Scholar- ship Committee and must be sure to follow all guide­ lines for applying. Students may obtain ap­ plication forms by contact­ ing their art, writing, drama teacher (including private teachers) or coach or a school principal or by call­ ing Jean Jongbloed, 945­ 9303, or Sue Drummond, 765-3056. Applications are due to the Thornapple Arts Coun­ cil, P.O. Box 512, Hast­ ings, MI. 49058, post­ marked by March 28. They may also be hand delivered to 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, MI. by March 28. Interviews with appli­ cants will be held April 13­ 17 and recipients and the newspaper will be notified April 20. The scholarship recipients will also be pub­ licly announced May 22 at the Children's Art Show in Hastings. Valentine Teen dance is Feb. 15 The Maple Valley Jaycees are holding a Valentine Teen Dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Nashville VFW Hall in Nashville. Teens from age 13 to 19 are welcome. Mu­ sic will be furnished by DJs For Hire, Kyle and Ken Christopher. Admission is $2 per person or $3 per couple. — Annual — g VACCINATION CLINICS Larry Julius, D.V.M. Ark Veterinary Services 616*792*9500 Nashville Fire Hall W Tuesday 6:30-9:00 p.m. FEB. FEB. 18 18 FEB. 25 Sunday, Noon-3:00 p.m. FEB. 23 MAR. 1 Rabies — 1 yr. s9.50 Rabies — 3 yr. s 13.00 Distemper - Dog - 7 in 1 Combination *13.00 Distemper — Cat — 4 in 1 Combination or Leukemia * 13.00 Male Cat Neutering s 19.00 Bring in secure carrier. Additional 10% Off for 3 Animals or More Oft From Our Readers... We must offer the kids education for tomorrow To the editor: There has been a lot of discussion concerning the 7.5-mill bond issue and the four mills for operating the new middle school addition. I am the president of the Maple Valley Board of Education. However, I am presenting this letter as a con­ cerned citizen of the Maple Valley School District, not as president of the board. These opinions are my own, and not necessarily the views of the Maple Valley Board of Education. In the past. Maple Valley Schools have provided a good to very good base education for its students. The voters, teaching staff, support staff, administrators and past school board members should be commended and thanked for their dedication and hard work. At this point, the world is in a transition and no one knows what the outcome will be. However, we do know com­ petition in the work place will be great and technology will increase at a very rapid pace. We, as a community, have to be willing to make the sacrifices necessary to prepare our children to be able to compete in tomorrow’s society. The present Maple Valley School System can not prepare its students to com­ pete in tomorrow’s world with yesterday’s facilities and yesterday's operating millage. There aren’t any funds for im­ provement in programs and not enough classroom space for present programs. At the present time, our budget shows we are spending about $60,000 more than our income and we are teaching classes in portables, storage rooms, on stages, in closets and hallways. Maple Valley is "all it can be’’ without pass­ ing the bond issue and operating millage. I have heard people say they can’t afford a tax increase. Maybe they can’t afford it personally, but we as a com­ munity can’t afford not to ap­ prove a tax increase, for our children’s education will suf­ fer without it. You may tell me you can’t afford it, and I will try to understand, but you can't say the school system does not need upgraded facilities and more operating funds, because that would be a distortion of the truth. I wonder if the people who say they can’t afford the in­ crease in their property taxes have really thought about how much it will really cost after all taxes are paid (property tax, federal and state income tax). For example, a person has a house with an actual cash value of $60,000, it would have a state equalized value (SEV) of $30,000. The new bond and operating millage would raise this property tax $345. However, property tax can be deducted from federal and state taxes if you file Form 1040, schedules A and B. If you take the same $345 and deduct it from your federal income tax, and if you are in the $31,000, income bracket, it would lower your federal income tax by $52. There would also be a state in­ come tax saving of $16. Your after tax increase would be just $277 ($23 per month). For those who do not need or use tax deductions, or are in a lower income bracket, there are other programs, such as the Homestead Tax Credit, and Farmland Preser­ vation Credit. For information on these programs, contact your tax consultant or the superinten­ dent's office for a brochure. I read in the Maple Valley News that people are concern­ ed about the election being held in February. I assure you the only reason the election is .called in February is to enable much of the construction to be completed by the start of the 1992-93 school year. I do not have any children or grandchildren in Maple Valley Schools, but I care about all children, and my position on the school board has made me aware of the tact the present facilities and operating mills are not suffi­ cient to prepare our children for the competition they are going to face when they leave Maple Valley. Times are hard and a reces­ sion is in full swing, but inContinued next page Cheating our children is a bad way to save money To the editor: I, for one, will be voting “yes” in the Feb. 22 school bond and millage election. It has become an unexamin­ ed cliche to say that all tax in­ creases, all bond proposals, all millage hikes are bad on principle. In my conversations, I find that most people assume that we pay the highest taxes in the world. A little more in­ vestigative reading and a lot less repeating of received pre­ judice would prove this untrue. The U.S. citizen pays lower taxes in proportion to G.N.P. than does the citizen of most other developed countries. Sadly, the U.S. school system has come to be regarded as in­ ferior to, say, Germany’s or Japan’s. Do you suppose there could be a connection between their thriving school systems and public support of them? I was fortunate at an early age to have a good role model of a taxpayer in my Aunt Grace. Bom to parents with no more than a sixth-grade education, raised on a farm, a child during the Depression, a woman who raised two children on her own suppor­ ting them on an R.N.’s salary, a homeowner and a taxpayer, she knew how to pinch a pen­ ny. She nevertheless believed that taxes were a good thing. You read me right: Aunt Grace, limited as her resources were, approved of generous, cheerful paying of taxes. She told me, when I was a teenager and we were driving through upstate New York and enjoying a long, philosophical conversation, that taxes were how societies were supported and if we wanted a good society, we had to be prepared to pay for it. I agree, and I am willing to pay higher taxes for better schools. I have two children in school (one in eighth grade, the other in college) but even when they are done with their educations, I will still believe that investment in education will yield a sound return: a productive future generation of adults with a better crack at prosperity. I have an individual identi­ ty, but I also have, I believe, a responsibility to my. community.’ People cbmplain about crime, and indeed, we share-a common right to live free of fear. Our country has more prisoners than any other na­ tion, the quality of our school system is perceived to be sink­ ing. Do you see a connection? I do, and if you survey the inmate population at Jackson, you will find a group of men who failed or dropped out of school. Cheating our kids of a good education is a bad way to save money. If you want to see change in the tax system, push for a progressive income tax where the rich pay their fair share, push for equity in school fiinding, and push for trimming bureaucratic waste. Push for justice - but don’t take your, frustrations out on our schoolchildren! Susan Serafin-Jess Vermontville M-C AUTO REPAIR ...has purchased O’dell Towing service OF Vermontville Mike Visger Is looking forward to servicing you as... M-c Auto Repair and Towing 24 HOUR �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 7 Let's look at all the facts before voting millage r* Dear editor: I have been a Maple Valley District resident since 1984. My husband has lived here his entire life. I taught elementary school in another district for five years, before the birth of our first child. Since then I have been a full-time homemaker, (hough from time to time, I have tutored Maple Valley students one to six hours a week. We now have two children and one on the way. My hus­ band and I own our home and approximately 300-plus acres. The last few years, I have been discouraged by the amount of negative letters written to the editor. So many times the editorial page has' become a forum to wage per­ sonal vendettas rather than a column to exchange opinions and ideas about issues. However, I realize that all people do have the First Amendment right, and the newspaper the obligation, to print all forms of letters, regardless of the quality or form of the letter. Because so many letters have been negative, I have been reluctant to share my opinions. However, I feel it is my right and my honor to share my ideas about the school millage issue. However, I do so with the hope that this will be both positive and helpful. First, I would like to say that if I was to make a deci­ sion about the upcoming Maple Valley millage elec­ tion, based solely on the opi- *w*l *«k *«»k Mb *s*1^1 fc*s’ ’’a«itin; a fc.|Mlki lkiJ nions of others expressed in the letters in the paper, I would vote “no”. Though I appreciate and respect the opi­ nions of others, that is not how I intend to make my decision. There are several factors that I plan to investigate for myself, which I think might be helpful for others to in­ vestigate as well: 1. Tour the buildings. Are they safe, sturdy, properly maintained? Could renovation wait or would the repairs become even more costly? Does the building structure meet the needs of all the kids, including those with special needs? 2. Talk to the members of the school board, the superintendent, the study committee, the faculty, and the students. Gather their opi­ nions, ideas and needs. Are they legitimate needs? Do the various organizations have long-term goals? Could their needs be met in other ways? 3. Consider your own needs as an adult living in a high technological age. How is our society different today than it was 10, 20, 30, or 60 years ago? Does our district still prepare our graduates to sur­ vive financially, emotionally and socially today as it did in the past? I think we need to especially look at the chang­ ing job market and the unemployment plaguing the state of Michigan when we consider the kind of jobs our kids need to prepare for in the future. 4. Ltxik at the recent trends i»cn ^'kaiiii l,w TXCT ’,*■ Character assassination on Mr. Parks uncalled for m •Wiih.llitii I s-;® ®5' r"T Mb^ii Rte n.iiiiH'J ■m on^titlul To the editor: The vicious character assassination that Ron Tobias has leveled at Maple Valley School Superintendent Ozzie Parks is a disgrace to the com­ munity and should be rejected by decent citizens. Millage requests are never easy, and the public policy debate should be carried on with great vigor. But, for too long, certain forces in the community seem to prefer the smear to reasonable discus- >» SOltBJS ’E ISffifeMI ur hjmih the iiBSitnitia » M iDibeibb' Ik JJjBBBt IBi B^dniita apt ti BStl ® gf JflBSlW1 irttk jri®131' pot agri®®® sion of the serious issues that face us at every level. As of now, I remain uncer­ tain of the merit of the millage proposal before the communi­ ty and just how I am going to vote. I am certain, however, that my decision will not be in­ fluenced by the illiterate and illmannered rambling that Tobias’ letter represents. in education and compare them with the plan proposed by the board and planning committee. For example, in many states, vouchers or variations of vouchers are be­ ing investigated. Parents and students are given a choice as to what school they wish to at­ tend. Obviously, the schools with quality programs are chosen and those with less are no longer attended. If Michigan goes to a type of voucher system, will students run to or away from our district? And what about the idea of year-round school? At least one district in Michigan is trying a new approach to scheduling. Borrow a teacher’s magazine and find out what other changees could be just around the corner. 5. Finally, count the cost. As a farm family taxed to the maximum and struggling to make ends meet, we know what a burden property taxes are. But we also know that sometimes we have to make major sacrifices to give our kids the best opportunity that they can have. Of course, we don't want to be wasteful, but we also don’t want to deprive our children of a proper education. Just where does education fall on your list of financial priorities? Maybe considering these questions will help you make an educated and informed decision about the millage. When each one of us lixiks at objective facts, we will find the answer. It may be dif­ ferent for each of us, but it will be an opinion each one of us can defend. When we have examined the facts, we will no longer feel the desire to wage, "mud-slinging” contests in the local paper. Instead we can begin to find out how we can work together to make this district great. Let's all get informed. 1 have not made my deci­ sion yet, because 1 still have some investigating to do, but writing this letter has brought me one step closer. Sincerely, Lorraine A. W. Benedict Vermontville To the editor— from previous page terest rates are low and the ar­ chitect said, “Every attempt will be made to hire local bid­ ders.” This could mean “jobs” for local people. It is my opinion that interest rates can’t stay low for long, so now is the right time for major construction. The new bond issue and operating millage will cost me about $277 more a year ($23 per month). I am going to vote "yes” and I urge you to vote "yes”. I have made the decision not to seek re-election for the school board if the bond and operating millage fails, because there will be no chance for school improve­ ment. The only decisions the school board could make (if the millage fails) are which programs to cut. I will not be part of the dismantlement of the Maple Valley School System! Please call me at 726-1159 if you have any questions. Harold Stewart Millage Supporter Nashville GRANDPA B — and — HEATHER Happy 70th! Happy 20th! We can "arrange" for Your Valentine so that she will not FORGET that you REMEMBER Many Cupid In-Shop Specials Maple Leaf Florist & Gifts 311 N. Main St. • Hours: 9-6 Monday-Saturday 852-2138 Additional letters found on Page 11 TEEN DANCE £ Saturday, Feb. 15 4 V.F.W. Hall in Nashville S Ages 13 to 19 Sponsored by the ... Maple valley Jaycees Food and Refreshments Available S, Music by: D.J.'S fOT Hire Kyle & Ken Christopher $2.00 Per Person $3.00 couple Sincerely, Robert E. Dwyer Nashville p aiiB iii?®1"5' jnfi The other side of the story To the editor: This letter is in response to ' the letter of Mr. Ron Tobias, that appeared in the Maple Valley News Feb. 4. There are many of us who do not feel as he does. However, we doe agree with him on one point. He wrote “I have been quite long enough on this school board and gnmilllllBIMIIIBIMIIIIIE - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters 5 I BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 F ■ operational millage!” With that we heartily agree. His attack on Superinten­ dent Ozzie Parks was uncalled for, unfair and unethical. Mr. Parks is a gentleman and an asset to our community. We are proud to have him as our neighbor and as superinten­ dent of our schools. We do like our schools, that’s the reason we want to see them improved. Mr. Tobias is right on another thing: votes will count on Feb. 22. Paul L. Boger Nashville ■ lllHIMIIIrtlllllinilllllfi LIVE MUSIC Every weekend at ... TWO J'S LOUNGE Nashville Saturday 8 P.M. • Sunday 7 P.M. Fish Fry Every Friday at 5 P.M. (All You Can E I..COo«‘ color hues__ Dnpuess LffreXFLST wall g ciiiiwg whim • • • • • Budget Priced Quality Applies Easily and Evenly Easy Soap and Water Clean-Up Dries in 30 minutes Available in over 100 decorator colors COLORHUES DRIPLESS Latex Flat F HOMETOWN! EXPIRES 2/29/92 • Planning LUMBER YARD 219 South State me $909 n9r nerga, g, 852-0882 • Estimates • Savings * �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 8 Valentine's Day traditions date back to the 1840s By Teresa Frith "Tis all in vain your simpering looks You can never incline With all your hustles, stays and curls To find a Valentine. This was an example of a “penny dreadful,” a penny valentine given in the mid 1800s to 1900s that had in­ sulting rhymes on them. They were some of the first ex­ amples of comic valentines. Perhaps you would rather have sent a card costing as much as $10. In the 1800s cards like that were decorated with dried flowers, feathers, imitation jewels, sea shells, tassels and more. First made commercially in the United States in the 1840s by Ester A. Howland, valen­ tine cards have grown in popularity since. In that first year, Howland’s profits grew to a more than $10,000 business. Today, the greeting card industry makes far more than that with cards for anything from birthdays to Christmas. Valentines have grown from blank cards, which allow one to write their own verses, 13 • 13 - 13 • 13 ■ 13 • 13 • 13 • 13 ■ 13 • 13 Happy 13th Birthday... BESS ANN MARTIN — February 14 — Grandma and Grandpa Stewart to the computer generated messages available today. Cards can be serious, 'touching or hiiarous, depen­ ding on what the giver is try­ ing to say to the receiver. While the custom of giving valentines in other countries is much like our own, some dif­ ferences can apply. For example, in Denmark and Great Britain, valentines are often signed with a dot for each letter in the sender’s name. The recipient must try to guess who sent the card. If they guess correctly, the other person owes them an Easter egg on Easter. Flowers and candy also have become popular gifts on Valentine’s Day. There are many differnt ways they can be combined to honor your chosen valentine. Do you have someone dear to you that you want to show that you love them? Then say it with cards, candy or flowers on Feb. 14. Happy Valentines Day! 13 ■ 13 • 13 ■ 13 • 13 - 13 - 13 -13 ■ 13 ■ 13 Dennis Mapes and his sister, Gayle Scantlen, put the finishing touches on a balloon and flower arrangement for Valentine's Day at Mapes Family Florist in Nashville. Fuller Street 4th grade honor roll announced All A’s Richard Smith, Leah Smith, Alexis Smith, Chris Lentz, Kim Knoll, Jessie Gearin, Tiffani Coats, Craig Harvey, Lindsay Pettengill. B Average Becky Wilson, Tiffany Sparks, Dan Skedgell, Brad Rapson, Amy Pennington, Kevin Mengyan, Mike Meade, Jessie McIntyre, Brook Bennett, Brooke Joppie, Brandon Garvey, Joe Elliston, Elizabeth Criddle, Emily Aspinall, Jessica Cook, Matthew France, Lauren Hansbarger, Sarah Irish, An­ drea Kreps, Ryan Mead, Josh Oleson, Tanya Powers, Tif­ fany Robins, Nathan Swift, Samantha Rice, David Kangas, Joshua Curtis, Jamie Little, Stephanie Ayers, Man­ dy Way, Denny Wood, Cassady Murphy, Kristy Sea­ ly, Kristi French, Chris Wickwire, Pat Chaffee, In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM Dear Donnie Flory, you are greatly missed by all of us, love you. Mrs. Dorothy Mills Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Jobs Wanted A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 CREDIT COUNSELOR wants to help you get your bills paid and improve your credit rating. I’ve been there. Call Jessie Lewis, 945-5809. Help Wanted MATURE RELIABLE CARE GIVER needed for 2 children in our Vermontville home. Own transportation and references required. 517-726-1033. Michelle Jewell, Teather Lowe, Ben Hester, Duane House, Brett Leonard, Mat­ thew Lingholm, Kurt Rhodes, Heather Brisco, Ryan Emerick, Brett Lancaster, Brandi Bernier, Tiffany Banks, Jesse Schantz. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 12 *Salad, *Tacos, lettuce/cheese, com, apple. Thursday, Feb. 13 *Salad, *Hot dogs/bun, ♦Tuna/noodle cass., green beans, juice, roll & butter, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 14 *Salad, *Pizza, corn, peaches. Monday, Feb. 17 President’s Day. No School. Possible make-up day. Tuesday, Feb. 18 *Salad, *Spaghetti, mixed veg., mixed fruit, roll and butter, no salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat White or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Feb. 12 Tacos/chips, lettuce/cheese, applesauce, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 13 Fiesta stix/cheese, peas, pear, pudding. Friday, Feb. 14 Hotdog/bun, french fries, fresh fruit, sweetheart cakes. Monday, Feb. 17 No school. Possible make­ up day. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Chicken nuggets/dip, mashed potatoes, peach, butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Wednesday, Feb. 12 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, bread & butter sand­ wich, peaches. Thursday, Jan. 13 Ravioli, peas, bread & but­ ler sandwich, fruit. Friday, Feb. 14 Burritos, vegetable beans, potato chips, apples. Monday, Feb. 17 No school. Possible make up snow day. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Spaghetti w/meat, green beans, peach pie filling, roll & butter. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock’a complete line of... YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR >50.00 W I IEE Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Upon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, you will receive $50.00 at closing. Call this number today (616) 367-4911, and ask for Dale Hefty. EE Ionia County National Bank I Equal Housing Lender hometown pride/hometown spirit offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding ■ This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid ona Refinanced ? ■•e ■ | , (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HW’t. VERMONTVILLE . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 9 Local nurse tells Fuller Street third-graders about 'body systems' J-Ad Graphics News Service Rick VanEngen, a registered nurse at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing, talked to Gerrie Long’s thirdgrade class at Fuller Street School Friday. The students are studying the body’s circulatory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive and respiratory systems as part of the Michigan Model health program. VanEngen, who lives in Nashville, explained how the heart pumps blood through the body, showed the class a strip from a heart EEG, answered questions and gave everyone a chance to listen to the sounds of digestion by holding a stethoscope to their stomachs. Students asked many ques­ tions, ranging from wonder­ ing why their brains don’t sleep to what happens to the heart when someone holds their breath. VanEngen works in the in­ tensive care unit at the hospital. He explained his duties to the class. The students seemed inlterested in the lecture and some later decided that they might want to become nurses or doctors when they grow up. Maple Syrup meeting set The regular meeting of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation will be Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. It will be held in the Griswald Room of the Con­ gregational Church, Vermontville. The meeting is open to the public. He h h Mill **» #|Hii ,■j’„■ mtn ■■» fail «■’ to,w i • r iaj । m h tdi mpj^fctii COPE to meet in Nashville “COPE” a grief support group for bereaved families, will meet Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the home of Claudia Thompson (211 N. ■Ki ac i jasi Wmi should be sold.” One audience member replied, “It would have been more logical to have advertis­ ed the fact that the building was being considered for sale. About 90 percent of the township didn't even know it.” Castleton Supervisor Justin Cooley said, “Clay wanted the building and we wanted to help out a local business.” The board estimated the cost of a new building at bet­ ween $60,000 and $70,000, not including the land or utili­ ty hookups. According to Cooley, no new property taxes would be «(3ie A Name in FHlowers Since 1954 Bring your Sweetheart in and get a ... FREE Carnation with a meal Valentine's Day FRIDAY, FEB. 14 ONLY 1 P.M. to 8 P.M. OPEN 7 Days a Week 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. West Side of Main St., Nashville GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. 852-1551 PRICE BUSTERS of®*^ »®V BOfW @ M West State St. Hastings DAILY DELIVERIES to Nashville & Middleville area. Free delivery on $15.00 orders and up — serving the Nashville and Middleville areas since 1954. ADVIL TABLETS & CAPLETS MYLANTA 945-5029 LIQUID t 12 OZ. *■* fitfU A. ** levied to pay for construction of a new building. In other business last week, the board: — Announced that the an­ nual township meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. March 28. — Approved buying com­ puter software for $400 to help keep cemetery records in order. — Decided to accept bids on the care of Barryville, Osmer and. Stoney PointWarner cemeteries. Bids must be turned in to the township clerk by March 3. The next board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 in the township hall. Loose Carnations Roses, Red, White, $q oo Pink & Yellow .. . ea. from c*c Mixed $988 Bouquets.................... dLe cac to 1 toil H di& sdtV State St., Nashville), 1/2 block south of the Methdist Church. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home, 852-0840. By Teresa Frith The Castletown Township Board is considering the sale or replacement of its township hall building. During the meeting last week Wednesday, the board decided to seek estimates for the cost of repairing the ex­ isting structure, tearing down the present building and rebuilding on the same site or constructing a new hall at a different location. When asked by audience members why the hall should be sold, Board Trustee William Wilson said that the structure needs major repairs. “The building may not be fixable,” said Wilson. “The foundation is sinking and the roof sags. It was built over a section of ground where old machinery was dumped and sand poured over it. Now the machines are settling and causing the building to sink.” Board members also report that the hall has other pro­ blems, such as improper water drainage from the roof, a roof that has not sealed pro­ perly and water damage from water running under the door because of the building’s foundation sinking and mak­ ing the floor uneven. Audience members had voiced their concerns over the possible sale of the building after an offer was made earlier by Clay’s Diner owner Clayton Chapman. “The possible sale of the hall has been discussed on several occasions,” said Board Trustee Nelson Rasey. “It was the opinion of the people who attended last year’s annual meeting in March that the building Don’t miss your Valentine kiss tall he Dui Registered nurse Rick VanEngen helps third grader Chad Spears listen to the sounds of lunch digesting. VanEngen, who works at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing, gave a lecture to Gerrie Long's class at Fuller Street Elementary School as part of the Michigan Model health program. Castleton Twp. Board plans to sell or replace township hall i CD’s Maturing?... Stock Market Blues?... YOU CAN EARN <Q> •O£E□< K/OT GUARANTEED 1 FULL YEAR BATHTIME BUDDIES 13.5 OZ. POLIDEMT * High Renewal Rates * * * * * Tax Deferred Growth 10% Free Withdrawal Each Year Guarantee Acct. Value No Probate No Front End Loads or Fees EFFERDEMT TABLETS 4O’S CREST TOOTHPASTE 6.4 OZ. BLISTEX CHOICE EACH ♦PENALTY FOR EARLY WITHDRAWAL Stanley Trumble CALL TODAY 726-0580 TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main Vermontville, MI BENYLIN COUGH SYRUP’S 4OZ. HOUKS: ? e.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 10 Nashville Baptist Church holds annual 'Sweetheart Banquet* Master of ceremonies Steve Coplin leads the sing-a-long during festivities at the Nashville Baptist Church annual Sweetheart Banquet Saturday evening at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings. The couples married the longest and the shortest times were awarded gifts of candy at the Nashville Baptist Church Sweetheart Banquet Saturday evening. Married 49 years was Dale and Bernice Lenard and married since last November was Ed and Vickey Block. By Teresa Frith Pink and red balloons and decorations adorned the hall at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings Saturday night for the Nashville Baptist Church Sweetheart Banquet. About 350 people attended the banquet, which is held in honor of love and marriage. The evening started with a buffet-style meal consisting of salad, chicken, meatballs, various vegetables and desserts and beverages. After dinner, master of ceremonies, Steve Coplin led the crowd in a sing-a-long of oldies but goodies such as ‘ ‘ Let Me Call You Sweetheart” and ‘‘By the Light of the Silvery Moon.” Various comedy skits liven­ ed up the night’s entertain­ ment by poking fun at men, • NOTICE • Castleton Township accepting bids for contract for care and upkeep of Hosmer, Barryville and Stoney Point Cemeteries. Contact J. Jarvie, Box 715, Nashville or J. Cooley, 512 N. Main, Nashville for copy of Cemetery Bid Requirements. Bids to be received by Castleton Township Board, 98 S. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073, by March 3, 1992. Castleton Township reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. girl finding and a reporter’s lament at not being able to find a good story. Gifts of candy were given to the couple married the the longest and the newest mar­ ried couples. Married for 49 years were Dale and Bernice Lenard. Married since last November were Ed and Vickey Block. Bags of candy also were given to the church’s engaged couples who expect to be married this spr­ ing, as this year’s sweethearts. One high spot of the night came when the Rev. Tim Hill wowed the crowd with his portrayal of Elvis Presley and his greatest hits. “Elvis” jok­ ed about being alive and hiding out in Kalamazoo. A special guest was na­ tionally known Christian gospel singer, Calvin Thomas. A former Detroit resident, Thomas sang three of his songs and promised to sing more at the church’s Sun­ day service the next morning. The banquet ended with a prayer for everyone and their sweethearts and the church. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. N Broadway, Broadway Hastings. PRIMARY ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 N. MAIN STREET within said Village on FEBRUARY 17, 1992 For the purpose of placing in nomination by all political parties participating therein, candidates for the following offices, viz: (1) Village President 2 Year Term (1) Village Clerk 2 Year Term (1) Village Treasurer 2 Year Term (1) Village Assessor 2 Year Term (3) Village Trustees 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law, Act 416, P.A. 4954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the evening, and not longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk Local church hosts concert Sunday On Sunday morning (Feb. 16), the Quimby United Methodist Church will once again host Genny Wilson in concert. Genny and her husband Herb Wilson comprise Glo­ ryland Ministries and they have presented several mu­ sical programs throughout the area in the past three years since she became a solo artist. The couple have traveled extensively all over Michi­ gan and surrounding states to present their unique style of gospel music. Sup­ ported by free-will offer­ ings, they have had the op­ portunity to touch thou­ sands of individuals with their efforts at ministry. Genny has recently added an electronic piano to her repertoire and with that she is able to offer a wide array of music styles. Southern gospel, bluegrass and contemporary praise are a few of the types of music for which she is known. Sunday's service of mu- Junior Farmers to meet Feb. 17 The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in the Maplewood Gym. This will be the last chance for new members to join this year. Members also should remember dues if they haven’t paid for this year yet. For more information, call Jeri Mater at 726-1432. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of my husband, George J. Kellogg, on our Valentine Anniversary. Always in my thoughts, fore­ ver in my heart. Love, Janet IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our son and brother, Donnie Flory who left us so suddenly and tragically 2-15-91. When you left us a part of us went with you. Will miss and love you forever. Love Mom, Randy, Danny, Lance, Lucas and Colt sical praise will start at 11 a.m. and will include many old favorite hymns as well as new songs which serve to inspire the young, as well as the mature. A free­ will offering will be ac­ cepted during the service to benefit the outreach of Gloryland Ministries. The morning begins at 10 a.m. with the Sunday School hour. Questions about the ser- vice and other ministries of Quimby United Methodist Church may be directed to the parish office at (517) 852-1993. This number may also be called for informa­ tion pertaining to trans­ portation needs. Quimby United Methodist Church is lo­ cated on M-79, east off of M-37. The church is four miles from Hastings and five miles from Nashville. Syrup Festival to honor Columbus, 500th anniversary Planning is under way for the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, which will be held starting off at 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, with the Fright night talent show. The festival will continue Saturday with several activities, including the Kiddie Parade at 10:30 a.m. and the Grand Parade at 2 p.m. It will conclude on Sunday, April 26, with arm wrestling, wood chopping and the family favorite, the egg toss. This year, in keeping with the 500th anniversary of Col­ umbus sailing to the “New World,” the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Grand Parade theme will be “Chart the course of sweet success.” The festival’s course can be charted from when the barber­ shop gathering planned the first Maple Syrup Festival. Or the course can even start before that with Columbus sailing to the New World and then with Indians showing the early settlers how to make maple syrup. If anyone is interested in entering the Grand Parade, call parade chairwoman Sally Martin at 726-1254. NOTICE The Feb. 27, 1992 regularly scheduled council meeting has been canceled and rescheduled for February 20, 1992. ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk — NOTICE — Vermontville Township Residents The last day to register as a qualified voter for the March 17, 1992 Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, February 18, 1992.1 will be in my home at 470 E. Main from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. to accept registrations. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 11 Letters, continued from page 7 Taxpayers can't afford school millage increase Dear Mr. Editor: This week, with my fourth-grader, I received four pages of description of the school bonding and operating proposals. The school informs me that if my house is assessed at $20,000, I’ll “only” pay $230 in additional taxes. For $230 I could: pay my electric bill for almost three months, or buy six weeks of groceries for my family; or new winter coats and boots; or all-season radials — all the way around! FACTORY WORKERS Q|||| Htte !< *&Jb>, !<*&>, ** ‘nJb" w?"& w w WtJ * ft W Will 'K, JS*' "UUli-li Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY ». ?nh'M Mhtar f< Wwwfo/Wfy ■ 698-7979 (EOE) ’0Wk M ^Sji? Ni|kS^M(ai hW taifaiiribt i Fiikj, ktmilMia' IkMimik MMitta m ^jitajWk id xktt ift am o™** Three Bldgs. South of Corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (located In the Kentwood* corporate • • 1 Complex)* E E ox What am I getting for my money? • Three new gymnasiums to heat and maintain. • Four new computer labs (without computers?). • Three enlarged libraries (to fill). • Four large teachers’ lounges. • Three conference/counciling rooms. (In addition to the guidance office). Larger offices, move staff, in all; more than a 50 percent increase in floor space. Half again as much school room as we already have! This is not a student’s dream, it’s a teacher’s (ad­ ministrator’s) paradise. It looks so attractive, perhaps I’ll go back to college (to be a teacher). Better yet, a superintendent! I’d have no problem getting a job, after all, I’m even will­ ing to call substitute teachers (with the help of my personal secretary, of course)! Then, I’m told about “tax credit programs” and “some residents may- pay no addi­ tional property taxes.” How do you figure that! Tax credits are designed to help people who can’t afford Quiz bowl team made good showing To the editor: Congratulations to volunteer Kathy Othmer and the Maple Valley Quiz Bowl team. They may not have beaten Springport in their televised match on Feb. 1, but they made a good showing. Their hard work and extra effort should make the community proud. Cindy Krolik NOTICE OF PUBLIC HARING There will be a public hearing Thursday, February 20, 1992 at 7:00 p.m in the Council Cham­ bers to discuss the proposed 1992-1993 fiscal year budget for the Village of Nashville. ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk COB0 Richard R. Cobb, owner - Mich. uc. «1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • HA" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2"-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available . I. OH In the Service NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN to be held Amanda M. Rugg Amanda M. Rugg, a student at Maple Valley High School and the daughter of Lorry and Terry Rugg of Vermontville, recently enlisted in the United States Army Reserve Delayed Training Program for an eight-year tour of duty as a practical nurse. She is scheduled to report for active duty on June 4 and is slated to receive Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Janette M. Laymance Janette M. Laymance, a 1991 graduate of Bellevue High School and the daughter of Leona Knoll of Bellevue, and William E. Laymance of Nashville, recently enlisted in the United States Army for a two-year, 25-week tour of du­ ty as a light wheel vehicle mechanic. She is scheduled to report for active duty on Feb. 18 and is slated to receive training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Marine Pvt. Michael D. Gusey, a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley Senior High School recently completed recruit training. During the training cycle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield sur­ vival, introduced to typical military daily routine, and personal and professional standards. All recruits participate in an active physical conditioning program and gain proficiency in a variety of military skills including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout the cycle. He joined the Marine Corps in September 1991. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION Maple valley schools Michael D. Gusey s.alit udii sli^lk'Wk taiilitoW iK.daf!'**’6- the taxes they already have. Additional tax is more tax, no matter how you package it! If you get a credit, that you never had, the same year you pay additional taxes, you may not notice it, but you’re still paying more! Tax credits are by percentage. Forty percent of more tax is still paying more than 40 percent of less tax.' What about indirect tax­ payers; such as renters? Are they aware, that this kind of tax increase will raise their rents? We’re looking at $30 a month more rent, to cover the taxes. What’s your vote? Rebecca “No” France Nashville Have something to sell..advertise in The Maple Valley News... Reach over 4,500 area homes! February 22,1992 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Saturday, February 22, 1992. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition(s) will be submitted at the special election: I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Ten Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($10,450,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or Addi­ tions to and partially remodeling and partialjy re-equipping the Fuller and Maplewood elementary schools and the middle/high school buildingfconstructing a new running track; and developing and improving the sites? IL ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 4 mills ($4.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992, 1993 and 1994, to provide additional operating funds, in part, to operate the proposed new facilities and to con­ tinue and improve existing curriculum? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Alvin Starr, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of January 9, 1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in the Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Eaton County: Jail, 1 Mill, 2006; Eatran Vb Mill, 1991; 911, 1 Mill, 1993. By Vermontville Township: 1 Mill, 1996; V2 Mill, 1996. By Carmel Township: None. By Chester Township: None. By Kalamo Township: None. By Sunfield Township: None. By the School District: 20.71 Mills, 1991 only. Date: January 10, 1992 ALVIN STARR, Treasurer, Eaton County I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of January 28,1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County: Courthouse Renovation, .35 Mills, 1992-1999 Unlimited Tax Pledge; Commission on Aging, .25 Mills, 1992-1994; 911 System, 1.00 Mills, 1992-1994. By Baltimore Township: None. By Castleton Township: 1.00 Mills, 1992. By Assyria Township: None. By Maple Grove Township: None. By the School District: 20.71 mills, 1991 only. Date: January 28, 1992 Juanita Yarger, Treasurer, Barry County This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 6164127-2724 David D. Tuckey, Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 12 This Week in SPORTS... Lions return to action; split non-league games A long road trip to Paw Paw on Friday became even longer for the Maple Valley basketball team because of some slippery road conditions. But the ride back to town was much shorter. That's because the Lions used a commanding advantage at the free throw line and some clutch defensive performances to post a 60-49 win over the Kalamazoo Valley Association Redskins. The Lions improved to 8-4 overall with the victory, heading into two more non­ league encounters this week. Maple Valley canned 18of-26 free throw attempts to a mere two-of-six for the host team. Coach Jerry Reese said that the disparity was a large factor in the win. "We were just happy to get out of there with a win, after skating on what seemed to be ice down there" he said, tongue-incheek. "We also got some excellent defensive performances on their two top scorers." Reese was referring to the tandem of Eric Laskovy and Jason Lyon, which came into the game averaging in the vicinity of a combined 37 points per game. Lyon, who had been averaging about 20 points an outing, led Paw Paw with 15 points. Laskovy tallied 11. Darrel Stine and Tim Ferrier were primarily responsible for help keeping the pair in check. Each scored points of their own as well, with Stine Maple Valley Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, FEB. 11 • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Home, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. • Fresh., JV., Var. Basketball, Away, Galesburg, 4:30 p.m. • Wrestling, Away, Hopkins, 6:00 p.m. • Fresh. Volleyball, Away, Hastings^ 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 • Winter Sports Pictures at 3:00 p.m. THURSDAY, FEB. 13 • J.V. & Var. Volleyball, Home, Bellevue, 6:30 p.m. Parents Night • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Away, Springfield, 4:15 p.m. FRIDAY, FEB. 14 • J.V. & Var. Basketball, Away, Lansing Christian, 6:00 p.m. • Fresh. Basketball, Home, Ionia “B”, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB. 15 • Wrestling, Away, Bath Tourn., 8:00 a.m. MONDAY, FEB. 17 • Cheerleading competition at Bellevue, 7:00 p.m. • NO SCHOOL OPEN BASKETBALL FOR ADULTS THURSDAY EVENINGS Beginning February 13th • 8:00 P.M. KELLOGG GYM IN NASHVILLE For further information, call MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION — 852-9275 — notching 22 and Ferrier adding 11. Mickey Collier also hit double figures for the Lions, chipping in 14 points. Maple Valley was in control throughout, taking a 30-18 halftime lead after outscoring the Indians 15-4 in the first eight minutes. The Lions extended the bulge to 42-27 going into the fourth period. Maple Valley shot over 50 percent from the field, hitting 20-of-49 attempts. The Lions also shot 50 percent in Tuesday's game against Bath, yet wound up on the short end of a 71-68 score. Maple Valley, trailing by one point, fouled a Bee player with five seconds remaining, but allowed Bath to rebound the missed free throw and go to the line agin, where the host team iced the game. The game was the first for the Lions in 10 days, and while Reese said that his team played well for the most part, the layoff may have been a factor in the outcome. "We responded well early on, but some type of fatigue may have set in late in the game," he said. "We just made too many mental mistakes (in the second half)." The Lions led 33-26 at the break and upped the margin to as many as 14 points in the third quarter, but Bath's Jeremy Sampson and Jason Haggy combined four four straight threepointers to ignite the Bees' comeback. The host team was a blistering seven-of10 from three-point land. Haggy led four Bath players in double figures with 16 points. Matt Wilt had 12, while Corey Larner and Martin Markevis added 11 each. Stine led all scorers with 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Brice Hasselback also had a good outing, with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Collier had 17 points for the Lions, who travel to Galesburg/Augusta tonight. Tim Ferrier: 11 points and some clutch "D" in non-league win over Paw Paw Maple Valley defeated the Rams 73-50 at home Jan. 25 in the two teams' first meeting. The Lions then visit Lansing Christian on Friday. Their next home game is next Tuesday against Lakewood. Lion gal spikers win DeWitt league opener The varsity volleyball team won a pair of matches last week. On Monday they defeated DeWitt 15-5, 14-16, 15-7. . Junior outside hitter, Jen­ nifer Phenix recorded five kills and five aces to lead her team offensively. Sara DeGroot had six assists. On the defensive side, Janet Boldrey had six blocks. Thursday the Lady Lions played their first league match against Bellevue. After losing the first set 6-15, MV rallied back to take the next two 15-1 and 15-6. “We have had trouble this year in believing we can still win matches after losing the first set," explained coach A PRINTER THAT IS ... Ef Affordable HT Timely Sf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! Carol Kraai. “This time, the team was determined not to let this happen and played solid team ball. “We were moving on the court well, making some ex­ cellent saves, blocks and digg­ ing the ball.’’ DeGroot was top server in this match, going 28 of 28 with five aces. Jennifer Phenix had six kills and Janet Boldrey seven blocks. MV plays its last home match on Thursday against Olivet. This will also be parents night and the team will be honoring the seniors. Game time is 6:30. National Ads WOULD YOU STUFF 1000 envelopes for $3000 plus 50% commission? Free details. Rush 2 stamps: WNS Publishing Co., P.O. Box 5428-R1, Coralville, IA 52241. Century Furnace 80% Efficient Jennifer Phenix: junior tallies six kills in league win over Bellevue Estate Auction of Real Estate & Personal Property LOCATED: approx. 6 miles south of Nashville on M-66 to Butler Road, 1 mile east to the corner of Guy Rood at 9980. Wednesday, Feb. 19,1992 PERSONAL PROPERTY SELLS at 11 A.M. WEAL ESTATE SELLS at NOON 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS » MICHIGAN » USA J* ail Graphic* • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work Walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 Nice remodeled home (formerly the Moyer School) with 2 bedrooms, bath plus laundry area w/stool, kitchen and dinette area. Home is located on a 1.13 acre corner lot. OPEN HOUSES: Friday, February 7 & 14 4:00 to 5:30 Call for a flyer EACH DAY ESTATE OF RUSSELL ENDSLEY Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors . 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Ph. 517-726-0181 or FAX 726-0060 "Selling Real Estate and Personal Property at auction, anywhere" �cop* The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 13 M.V. Junior Varsity splits a pair The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team split a pair of road games last week. Tuesday night they traveled to Bath to take on the Bees. The Lions jumped out to the early lead 16-12 at the end of one, and led 30-22 at the half. In the third quarter it seem­ ed to be all Maple Valley, as the Lions extended their lead to 48-33. But in the fourth quarter foul trouble let the Bees back in and the Lions barely survived 56-55. Jon Mitchell led the Lions with 17 points. Gabe Priddy added 10 and Cory Hamilton nine. Saturday night the Lions traveled to Paw Paw. The Lions fell behind early, trail­ ing. 14-7 at the end of one but settled down in the second quarter to cut the margin to three at the half. In the third quarter the Lions put things together and took a 36-33 lead half-way through the third, but fell behind again 39-35 at the end of three. In the fourth tur­ novers and fouls became the enemy as Paw Paw went on a 19-9 run to win 58-44. Priddy led the Lions with 19 points and Mitchell added 10. The junior varsity record is now 9-3. Maple Valley District Kindergarten round-up plans get underway The Maple Valley School District is preparing for Kindergarten Roundup. Those who have a child who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 1992, may contact the appropriate school. Children who will be atten­ ding Maplewood School in Vermontville call 726-0600. Nashville parents should call Fuller School, 852-9468. It is important that schools get the names of incoming students to plan accordingly for next school year. All students will be given the Gesell Development Test during the week of May 4. The Gesell is a nationally recognized test that measures a child’s educational develop­ ment. After all children have 7th grade eagers win consolation The Maple Valley seventh grade basketball team won the consolation championship in the Maple Valley Jr. High Tournament. The Lions lost to an undefeated St. Philip seventh grade team 55-53 in overtime. MV led 30-31 at the half of the St. Philip game. Nick Waara hit a three-point shot with two seconds remaining to send the game into overtime with the game tied at 49, but St. Philip hit a three-point shot with 8 seconds to go for the final margin. Brent Braden led the Lions with 26 points, while Robb Rosen added eight points. In their second game the Lions jumped to a 21-12 halftime lead. The Lions had a great second half to defeat Caledonia 55-26. Scoring for MV were Brent Braden with 19 points and Lion frosh lose to Paw Paw Saturday, the Maple Valley freshment basketball team lost to Paw Paw 60-54. It was the Lions first appearance since the January 25 game against Galesburg. Fassett Body Shop • PHONE • (51 726-0519 8 a m't0 5 p m' hours M0F?iadayhru COMPLETE INSURANCE WORK and RUST REPAIR $ Robb Rosen with seven. In the consolation cham­ pionship game against Mid­ dleville, Maple Valley roared to a 29-7 halftime lead. The won the game by a 50-21 margin. Braden scored 18 points, while Jim Mitchell added 10. Discount for Cash Claims Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd., Vermontville, Ml The time off was a factor as the Lions came out slowly, trailing after one period 14-8. During the second quarter the Lions fell further behind ear­ ly, but rallied later in the quarter and trailed at the half 28-21. A 21-14 outburst in the third, put the game nearly out of reach as Paw Paw took full advantage of each and every Lion miscue. Down 49 to 35 going into the final eight minutes, the Lions refused to give up, but still ended up on the short end of the score. Postmen Dan Rose and Chuck Brand led the Lions with a dozen points each. Guard Greg Halliwill added 11 points. Eaton No-Till Club to meet The second winter meeting of the Eaton County No-till Club will be held Feb. 12. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be held at Kardel Hall, Eaton County Fairgrounds. State Represen­ tative Frank Fitzgerald will be the guest luncheon speaker. Lunch will be provided by the Ciby-Geigy Corp. Two re­ certification credits will be M.V. 8th grade eagers win 57-22 The young Lions met Bellevue in the finals of Maple Valley Junior High Tourna­ ment and ran away with a 57-22 victory. Thirteen players scored on the evening as the whole team played a strong defensive game, limiting Bellevue to on­ ly seven second-half points. Guard Damon Patrick led the team with 10 points. Adam Thayer followed with eight points and four steals while Scott Heyboer scored seven points and tallied fours steals. available for those attending. The public is welcome to attend. been evaluated, the teachers will meet to determine a recommendation for place­ ment in either the kindergarten or young fives program. Parents will be given an ap­ pointment time for the testing when they call to register a child. Each school will have a story hour to give students and parents an opportunity to become better acquainted with the school and programs of­ fered. Parents can sign their child up for this program at the time they call for registration. NOTICE Vermontville Syrup Association ...will be... TAPPING TREES ...in Vermontville. If you don’t want your trees tapped, please put a white cloth around the tree. ANY QUESTIONS? Phone Gene Fisher at... 726-0670 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE, CASTLETON and VERMONTVILLE TWP. Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME-OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT have to pay back. (GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 9th — 1st ROUND) For additional information: contact Cheryl Barth, at the following numbers: 616-693-2271 or 616-765-3742. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 14 Intra-village matches highlight 5th-6th grade basketball week By Art Frith Inter-village competition dominated week No. 3 of the Maple Valley Boys’ In­ tramural Basketball League Saturday. Maplewood fifth-graders started the morning’s play. The Blue team shut out the Whites through the first eight minutes of play, taking a 2-0 lead into the second period. It wasn’t until Troy Duffey combined with K.J. Goodwin that White put its first points on the scoreboard early in the second period. For the remainder of the game,, only three points separated the two Vermontville teams in a see-saw battle. In the end, Maplewood White came out on top, 18-15. Kellogg’s two fifth-grade teams were next to test their skills. Judson Burpee scored White’s first points of the game, which were quickly answered by two points by Blue’s Shanan Graham. Only two points separated the two teams going into the half-time break, with White leading 5-3. In the fourth period, the White team found a surge of energy and went on to win, 14-10. The close scores continued into Saturday’s third game. Maplewood’s sixth-graders found themselves evenly mat­ ched and tied until the end of the third period, when Maplewood Blue jumped out in front 10-8. Blue continued to pull away and went on to win 16-13. Kellogg’s sixth-grade boys broke the morning’s trend of even matches. At the end of the first period White led by seven points and went on to lead 14-4 at the half. The 27-7 score at the end of the third period reflected White’s domination of the court. Blue came alive during the fourth period, closing within eight points, but could not keep up the momentum as the Wite unit took the match 33-21. Top scorers for Maplewood were: Nashville fifth-graders put their basketball skills to work during Saturday's intra-village pairings at Kellogg Elementary School. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! ££ And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! Fifth grade — Joey Bowers, nine points and Troy Duffey, 12; sixth grade — Travis Van Alstine, eight and Ben Wood­ worth, 11. Leading scorers for Kellogg were: Fifth grade — Shanan Graham and Tom Powers, eight points each; sixth grade — C. Gonser, nine and Trent Harvey, 19. The fifth-graders will have Kellogg gym to themselves next Saturday. Maplewood and Kellogg sixth-graders will be on the road to Lansing to compete in the Lansing Chris­ tian Basketball Tournament. Play will begin at 8 a.m. Current league standings are as follows: Fifth Grade Win-Loss Maplewood White 3-0 Kellogg White 2-1 Maplewood Blue 1-2 Kellogg Blue 0-3 Sixth Grade Win-Loss-Tie Kellogg White 2-0-1 Kellogg Blue 2-1-0 Maplewood Blue 1-1-1 Maplewood White 1-2-0 Record keeping booklets available to fanners A series of four to five crop nutrient record keeping booklets are expected to be available for livestock and crop producers by the end of February. This new record keepig system designed by Lee Jacobs, Michigan State University Extension animal waste management specialist, is comprised of an annual record book, individual field files and supplemental sheets. The record keeping system has been field-tested and designed in cooperation with 100 farmers who identified the type of information they need to help them improve the environmentally compatible management of their crop and livestock production. The information to be recorded in the annual record book includes: planting infor­ mation, amount and type of fertilizer applied, the amount of manure applied, harvest in­ formation, pesticide informa­ tion and other notes. Each field has one annual record book that corresponds for each year of production. The information kept in the annual record book — which is often carried to the field — is sup­ posed to be transferred to the individual field file at a later date. The individual field file has the capacity to contain a field history of up to 10 years. The information kept in the in­ dividual field files includes: a soil test summary, the nitrogen credited, the amount and type of fertilizer applied and pesticide usage. The in­ dividual field file is designed to be used by farmers so they can make decisions on the amount of manure to apply to crop land, the amount and type of fertilizer to use and the amount and type of pesticides' to use. The new record keeping system will be discussed at a meeting scheduled for Thurs­ day, Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. Pesticide certification program offered in county The Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a refresher course and examination for farmers who wish to become certified (recertified) pesticide applicators. The meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the 4-H Building located on the Eaton County Fairgronds in Charlotte. The refresher course will run from 9 a.m. to noon and the examination will begin at 1 p.m. Those who wish to attend are asked to register with the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service, 126 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte (telephone 517/543-2310 or 372-5594). THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 IHFIPLE VHU£ Y new® Red Cross blood drive successful Tom Taylor of Nashville relaxes as he gives blood during a Red Cross blood drive at the Nashville Methodist Church on Wednesday. A total of 40 pints of blood were collected. The ladies of the Methodist Church and Lions Club members volunteered their time and furnished refreshments to help. �Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line FROM A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J-AD GRAPHICS' INC. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... □ Reminder □ Advisor (Marshall) □ Lakewood News □ Maple Valley News □ Weekender □ Shopper (Battle Creek) □ Sun & News □ Banner 948-4450 ... by Calling EH33 BBS DIRECTORY To place a classified ad after dialing the phone number above press |D on your TOUCH-TONE PHONE! YOU WILL HEAR: PRESS jT For Business Hours PRESS jlO| For Classified Rates & Deadlines To Place a Classified Ad PRESS PRESS For Display Ads PRESS jTI| For Our Printing Department PRESS jrj For Our Circulation Department PRESS [fj| For News & information If you are going to place an ad please have it ready. Please provide the following information to place your classified ad, and remember to speak slowly and clearly. 0 What is your phone number? (Begin recording at the tone, when finished press the star key.) 0 Give your full name, spelling your last name. (When finished press the star key.) 0 What is your full address? (When finished press the star key.) 0 Under which classification would you like your ad to run? A few examples are: for sale, for sale autq, farm and misc. (When finished press the star key.) 0 Which paper or combination of papers would you like your ad in? When, and for how many weeks? (When finished press the star key.) 0 Please recite your ad just as you would like it to be read in the paper. (When finished press the star key.) 0 Your ad will be billed directly to your home unless you specify to charge to your VISA or Master Card. Please indicate which card, the number and the ex­ piration date. (When finished press the star key.) If you pause for three seconds or more the program will automatical­ ly proceed to the next question. ^cTtSsiFiEPKACEMENT FORM VOICE COMMUNI^^H^-^— ■®) AO to RUN in WHICH PAPERS) □ Weekender Reminder □ Shopper Advisor (Battle Creek) (Marshall) .0 Sun & News □ Lakewood News Maple Valley News phone number FULL NAME SPELL 0U1 YOUR LAST NAME ® ft wit BEMAO IN ThTpAPRR. CLASSIFICATION SHOULD your ad APPEAR? '"e„ M. * • Garage Salo . card ot Thanks • Business Services . Antiques .For Sals Auto . In Memorlam ■ Pott . Help Wanted • For Rant . Lost A Found • Real Estate • Fann ■ Recreation . Wanted ® Sifi* ourEmc°o. v(sa Use this form to fill out your ad. Be sure to have it ready before you dial CLASSIFIED 24. CLASSIFIED 24 Is your 24-HOUR classified placement and information line from d'O1* - ? voice communica­ tion service of J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 11, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville fl W |fl| vr fl OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 Capisi^^Awg. flfl fl 160 S. Main, Vermontville 33* Am fl lb UP TO We reserve the right to limit quantities #■ g* ■ A gw aw Wfe and correct errors in printing. PRICES GOOD MON., FEB. 10 THRU SAT., FEB. 15, 1992 Chicken Leg Quarters Every Day p/fwV 5OC on Manufacturer's coupons • NO Lottery LiCGHSe Yet Farmland Bulk Sausage Links Bacon $9 6999? in 40 lb box MEATS pork Country Style End Cut Loin Roast Porkchops Center Cut Pork Chops ®22 $029 GROCERIES PRODUCE US *1 Michigan Russet Baking Potatoes 6 oz. pkg. Jeno’s 10-lbs 91 C fl 1 Q Pizza Rolls Blue Bonnet Premium Margarine 2/QQC Lettuce 1 lb. Quarters................. 14-15 oz. Big Bag 3 lb. Yellow Cooking Onions Potato Chips Reg. or Elec. Pk. Hills Bros. 26 oz. coffee 32 oz. Del Monte Squeezable BEVERAGES 12 Pack Cans Pepsi __ $179 ’3UW E j ’l fIl m3Z mQ’a Ketchup BREAD PRODUCTS 20 oz. Mich. Milling Honey Bran 12 Pack Cans Bread Budweiser Bud Light / fl fl WE NOW ACCEPT WIC COUPONS GROCERIES 12 oz. Nestle Semi Sweet Choc. Chips ” 24 oz. Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup 14-15 bz. Asst. Freshlike vegetables Asst. Var. Hershey’s Candy iI BarS Pre-Priced.. White Cloud or Cottonelie Bath Tissue 4Pk DAIRY Vit. D, 1/2%, 2% Lowfat Choc. Milk 1/2 gallon....... 4 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-02-18.pdf 63b25524e327e957c12230707bd67167 PDF Text Text (STINGS PUBLIC LIBRAW 121S CHURCH ST. WINGS. Ml 49058-189,3 . PA ft ijL^ACf 0/99 ings Pub I ic Libra ** N. f S. Church Street Tigs, N Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 29 — Tuesday, February 18, 1992 School bond, millage on ballot in election Saturday By Teresa Frith Maple Valley school district voters Saturday will decide on a $10.45 million bond issue for expansion and on a fourmill increase to operate the proposed new facilities. The plans would add a new middle school wing to the pre- sent' Maple Valley Junior­ Senior High School and would fund improvements there, as well as at Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools. It also calls for constructing a new all-weather outdoor track. The present track does not meet current standards for competition and school of­ ficials say its location limits use by middle and high school students. Determination of a fourmill increase was based on estimated added costs in maintenance and utilities, staffing and materials. instructional Maple Valley Superintendent Ozzie Parks last month See Millage, page 3 Nashville Medical Center now open for business in community By Teresa Frith Nashville is no longer without a local physician, since Dr. James Hogan open­ ed the Nashville Medical Center on Main street last week. Hogan, an osteopath, is a 1964 graduate of the College of Ostepathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed a rotating in­ ternship at Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital in 1965. Hogan comes to Nashville after a five-month practice in West Branch. Before that, he had been a family practitioner in Delton and on the staff of Pennock Hospital for 26 years. “My family is in Delton,” said Hogan. “I am very glad to be here, as I was 212 miles from them when 1 was work­ ing in West Branch.” Hogan said that he is very impressed with the Nashville community. “I have been received here very well,” he said. “The people are very friendly. 1 like to get to know my patients because it helps in treating their needs.” Hogan is an assistant clinical professor at Michigan State and he hopes to start a program here with rotating student interns. The medical students would spend six weeks to three months with Hogan, assisting in the See Medical Center, page 2 Kids celebrate Valentine's Day Sara Thompson pours soft drinks during one of the many parties celebrating St. Valentine's Day at Kellogg Elementary School last Friday. Aymie and Dena to reign at ‘92 Syrup Festival Aymie Alderink and Dena Burton will be in the spotlight during 1992 as they represent Ver­ montville by promoting its pure maple syrup products. In a close race for the ti­ tle of Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen, 17-year-old Aymie was selected for the honor last week. Dena, 16, emerged as the runner-up alternate queen. The two juniors at Maple Valley High School fin­ ished the competition with tie-votes by the judges so Aymie and Dena were asked to endure a second round of questioning, geared to the maple syrup­ making process. Knowledge of syrup-mak­ ing is one of the most im­ portant qualities expected of the Vermontville royalty because Aymie and Dena will be promoting syrup products locally and around the state. The queen and her alter­ nate also will be presiding over Vermontville's 52nd annual Maple Syrup Festi­ val, held during the last weekend of April. Queen Aymie, who has brown eyes and hair, is the daughter of Diane Alderink of 8976 N. Clinton Trail, Mulliken. A member of the Na­ tional Honor Society at Maple Valley High, the five-foot, two-inch queen enjoys dancing as an extra curricular activity. She is enrolled in tap and jazz dance classes. Her hobby is cross-stitching. As queen, Aymie will Reigning over April's Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival will be Queen Aymie Alderink (right) and runner-up Dena Burton. receive a $500 scholarship. Dena, daughter of Nyle and Denise Wells, enjoys working with kids and putting puzzles together. She is involved with her high school's chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving. Traditionally, the syrup queen has a court com­ prised of several other girls, but this year no other prospective candidates met the eligibility requirements by the deadline to enter. This year's junior class is also smaller, with fewer girls than usual, said Mar­ lene Martin, who coordi­ nates the queen competi­ tion. This is thought to be the first time in the history of the festival, that the syrup queen has not had a court, according to several mem­ bers of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. The queen judging event was held Feb. 11 after a community dinner, spon­ sored by the Vermontville Lions Club, at the village's Congregational Church. In addition to knowledge about maple syrup and first hand experience in turning sap into syrup, contestants for the queen's contest are judged on appearance, poise, speaking ability, a written essay and ability to represent the community. A>ymie Alderink is crowned syrup queen by the 1991 queen, Holli Hale. In This Issue... • Maple Valley School Board OKs general budget • MV seniors learn about electronics with ‘ hands-on’ training • Square and contra dance planned at Vermontville Opera House • Nashville Council considers 1992-93 budget �News, Noshville 'l^iSsdoy e February 18. 1992 Page 2 Medical Center continued from page practice. “This is not only good for the student interns.'’ said Hogan. “But it is good for the communty because it exposes these students to a small town practice." Hogan is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicans and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Maple Valley to start a pre-school program Imhoffs celebrate golden anniversary Charles and Shirley Imhoff of Vermontville cele­ brated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 9. He is a retired Oldsmobile Plant II employee. She retired from the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. The couple has three daughters, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. curtis M Correction PRODUCTS STYLES-R-US 224 Main, Nashville • Tuesday thru Friday • Walk-ins Welcome Phone 852-1757 • SYLVIA HOEVE « » Maple Valley Schools soon will start a pre-school pro­ gram for 4-year-olds at Maplewood Elementary School. It will be designed to pro­ vide 4-year-olds who are unable to participate in other pre-school programs with ear­ ly learning opportunities that will improve their chances for success in school. The program will Consist of one 60-minute home visit a week and weekly group ses­ sions until June. Group ses­ sions will be held Wednesday afternoons at Maplewood Elementary School. Parent meetings also will be held Wednesday afternoons at the Vermontville Opera House. Some meetings will be held in Nashville. Transportation will be pro­ vided when necessary. Children who turned 5 after Dec. 1, 1991, will also be eligible for this program. For more information, con­ tact Jan Haag at Maplewood Elementary School, phone 726-0600. Because of an error, the following fifth-grade students were not listed on the honor roll for Maplewood Elemen­ tary: B Average - Jeff Braden, Rusty Cox, Steve Doyle, Jen­ nifer Morehart and Erica White. INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary’ Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 1 General Practictioners. He also has served as staff physi­ cian at the State Technical In­ stitute and Rehabilitation Center in Plainwell. The family practice in Nashville will include in­ office EKG exams, minor out­ patient surgeries, a full range of preventive health care ser­ vices, lab testing, patient education, pediatrics, prenatal care, gynecology, geriatrics, minor orthopedics, sports medicine injuries, and manipulative therapies. Office appointments can be made for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays bet­ ween 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling 852-2133. Hogan is married and has five children, one of whom is still at home. He and his fami­ ly live in Delton. His hobbies are sports, fishing, hunting and wood carving. “I plan to stay in Nashville so that I can be close to my family in Delton,” said Hogan. Dr. James Hogan, who recently opened his practice in Nashville, examines patient Jasen Green. Square and Contra Dance planned at Vermontville Opera House The Bandaloop Doctors will have their second Square and Contra Dance on the new wood floor of the Vermont­ ville Opera House from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. A beginner workshop, in­ troducing newcomers to the basic dance steps, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Contra dancing involves an active social evening of danc­ ing in circle, square and line formation. People from ages 6 to adult can follow and enjoy contra dancing. Experience is not necessary, all dances are taught. It is not necessary to bring a partner. Contra dancing en­ courages everyone to dance with as many people as possible. Dress is casual, cotton clothing is best and flat, com­ f o r t a b1e shoes are recommended. Music and calls will be pro­ vided by the Bandaloop Doc­ tors, a string band whose members hail from Meridian Township, Lansing and Dimondale. Dave Langdon plays fiddle and is a member of the Scarlet Runner String Band, seen regularly at the Looking Glass Third Saturday dance in Lans­ ing. Johnny Mikelsavage, a former member of the Scarlet Runner String Band, plays banjo. Trading places on guitar and calling are Jan Holland, a long-time Lansing area caller who has made guest appearances throughout the Midwest, and Edna Poore, a student of Jan’s, who has twice called the Looking Glass Dance and regularly calls at the weekly Foster Center Thursday dances in Lansing. The cost is $4 per person, $2 for ages 12 to 15, and $1 Obituaries VERMONTVILLE - Ralph G. Wells, 76 of Vermontville passed away Saturday, Febru­ ary 15, 1992 at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Mr. Wells was bom in Eaton County, the son of Glenn and Mabel (Down) Wells. He was a custodian at the Maple Valley Schools. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vera; two sons, Charles of Battle Creek and Douglas of Satsuma, Flori- LAKE ODESSA - Ellen Florence King, 79 of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, February 7, 1992 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. King was born Febru­ ary 15, 1912 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Royal and Flor­ ence King. She is the oldest of three children.' She was married to Frank King on August 8, 1931. He preceded her in death. Upon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, you will receive $50.00 at closing. Call this number today (616) 367-4911, and ask for Dale Hefty. Ionia County National Bank Equal Housing Lender hometown pride/hometown spirit offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding *This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid on a Refinanced Mortgage da; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Febru­ ary 19 at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Kersten officiating. Burial will be in the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont­ ville Ambulance Service. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Ellen Florence King YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR *50.00 W if for seniors. Anyone interested in sitting gate for one-half hour in ex­ change for half price admis­ sion can sign up at the door. The Opera House is located on Main Street in Vermont­ ville. Everyone is welcome. Member FDIC She is survived by her 11 children, Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa, Lee Douglas (Marie) of Webberville, Mari­ lyn (Keith) Erb of Lake Odes­ sa; Esther (Donald) Scheidt of Lake Odessa, Hazel (Kendal) Herbert of Lake Odessa, Beverly (Roger) Erb of Ionia, Linda Hoffman of Battle Creek, Robert (Linda) of Woodland, Richard (Shirley) of Woodland, Ray (Pat) of North Carolina, and Doris King of Lake Odessa; 41 grandchildren, 52 great­ grandchildren; sister, Hazel Amtz of Harbor Beech; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 11 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Brent Bowden of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Otisville officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Living Gospel Church in memory of Mrs. King. Burial was in the Welch Cemetery, Sunfield. - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E BINGO I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 2 THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.” Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g ■■■■niiniiiawiiiiiinmiiiit �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 3 Millage and bond issues to be decided, presented projected figures totaling $283,192 for increas­ ed annual costs of maintenance and utilities, $106,000 for staffing and in­ structional materials at the middle school, and $50,000 for a principal if one is added at the middle school. The $10.45 million for the bonding proposal is expected to be paid for over a 35-year period. It would require 7.5 mills for most of that time. The four mills for operating expenses would be in effect for three years. ‘‘These plans were developed by staff members and people in the communi­ ty,” said Parks. “It was based on their personal and profes­ sional opinions as to what should be provided in the way of facilities and programs to ensure that our children have the education they will need to prepare them for the future.” There is four-tenths of a mill left toward paying off the present high school building. Parks said this will be paid by the end of this tax year. Payment for the new pro­ jects would come out of next year’s taxes. A mill is a monetary unit that equals $1 for every $1,000 of state equalized value of assessed property. The 11.5 mills translates into about $11.50 per $1,000 SEV of a home or property. For example, someone own­ ing a home with an SEV of $20,000 would pay $230 a year in additional property taxes if the two proposals on the ballot are passed. If both issues are passed, millage rates for the Maple Valley school district would increase from the present 29.01 to 40.51 per year. Questions have arisen about the need now to update and expand current school facilites. Parks said there are a number of reasons that it’s a good idea to have the projects done now. “Maple Valley school district’s mission statement says that all students are entitl- Superintendent’s Corner continued from frontpage ed to a comprehensive educa­ tion and that the school will nurture the academic, physical, social, cultural and emotional potential of all students and encourage them to become productive citizens with life-long learning skills,” the superintendent said. “These improvements are needed so that we can bet­ ter comply with that mission. “We live in a changing world and education is becom­ ing more and more important. We must change and improve in order to help all our kids compete and find their places in society.” blems, which have forced the school district to use portable classrooms and to use hallways for special reading, mathematics and counseling programs. Under the proposal, Kellogg Elementary School would be used for a variety of programs, such as adult and community education, job training, alternative educa­ tion, nursery schools, senior citizen projects, and a broad scope of enrichment and recreational activities. He added that the addition of a gym at the middle school, larger gyms at the elementary The proposed expansions buildings and implementation would allow schools to of comprehensive community upgrade facilities to meet cur-education programs will make rent state fire, safety and bar- the school facilities more rier access codes. They would available to community eliminate overcrowding pro- members of all ages. According to information compiled by school improve­ ment committees, there are several good reasons why now is an excellent time to fund this project. Borrowing rates are at their lowest levels in several years, construction costs are down, property asssement taxes are frozen by law this year and proposals for reduction in property taxes are expected to be voted on in November. If the issues pass, construc­ tion of the project is expected to start this summer and be ready for the 1993-94 school year The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. School officials expect a large turnout because the election will not be held on a tradi­ tional working day, so voters won’t have to squeeze in time to vote. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 Feed the kitty every year and retire as a fat cat. What MEAP scores mean with an IRA from BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Recently published results of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests have raised some impor­ tant questions. I will attempt to answer some of them. Question: Why are this year’s scores lower than in the past? Answer: The mathematics test was revised this year and the reading test was also recently revised. The old tests focused on basic skills such as computation and word meaning. The new tests deal with such issues as problem solving and comprehen­ sion. The higher levels of learning measured by the new tests have resulted in lower scores for all schools. Question: Why do the scores for our school rank with the lowest scores in our area? Answer: When new tests are given, research has shown that students from the higher socioeconomic districts will have the highest scores. Students in those districts tend to have some ad­ vantages over other districts, such as having a very high priori­ ty placed on education in their homes and communities. One area school had unexpectedly high scores in mathematics. It was noted that they had a full-time curriculum and learning specialist. The curriculum specialist reported that her school had been preparing for the new math test for the past five years. The advantage of sufficient staffing and leadership was evidenced in the school’s academic success. Question: What does our community and school need to raise our level of learning and test scores? Answer: To help assure that our students learn well and can compete in rapidly changing society, we need to do a number of things. First, we need to place a high priority on education and lear­ ning in our homes, community and schools. Second, we need to provide the best possible schools. This includes facilities, equipment, programs, staff and leadership. Last, but not least, is the need for continuous interest in what direction our society is going and how our students and community can best compete and prosper. We need to work together to assure the best possible future for our children and our community. One indicator of how we are doing will be higher MEAP scores. With your help, that will happen. Eaton Federal Savings Bank An Individual Retirement Account is still the best way to save for the future. Tax reform did not eliminate IRA deductions entirely. Chances are you still qualify. Stop in for complete details! Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda’s Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only EQUAL HOUSING LENDER We are here to make you Look your Best ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 4 Schools have needs but time isn't right From Our Readers Let's not accept the 'easy way out* To the editor: A huge indebtedness for the Maple Valley school system is probably the easiest way out of a difficult situation, but then I have come to the realization that our present­ : day vocabulary is built around I the words “easy,” “easier” • and “easiest”. I am afraid that we are already beginning to reap the tragedy of a few generations of parents, teachers and those in authority who keep trying to make it easier for children to deal with life, its pressures and problems. When everything is made easier, it develops a sick philosophy that kills initiative, creativeness, ingenuity, inventiveness and a desire to work for what you get. Our court system is overrun with young people, as well as those who are not so young, trying to get everything the easy way. Suicide for young peole is supposedly the easy way out. Divorce,it is so much easier than trying to work out the rough spots. Abortion is another example of our young people trying to find an easy way out. The tragedy of it all is that our young people are not be­ ing taught that “toughing it out” is a positive and general­ ly rewarding way to solve most problems. In spite of the easy way out, its conse­ quences are very tough when you can’t find a decent paying job, and easy becomes very tough for those who are left heartbroken over a loved one committing suicide. And, easy bucks makes it very tough when you are peering out the steel bars in your jail or prison cell. Most people don’t want to “tought it out,’’ and even more tragically, we are not teaching our young people, by example, that there is usually a common sense way of doing just that, “toughing it out.” We don’t need the best at Maple Valley in building structures, we need it only to be adequate. What we do need is the life-long benefits and rewards of offering our children the finest curriculum and teachers that money can buy. What if we took $10,000,000 and spent it on nothing but educating our children in the basics... reading fluently, basic ac­ countability in mathematics, good grammar and sentence building, computer sciences, and, very importantly, teaching them to be physically fit and mentally alert. These are not options for life, they are the minimum re­ quirements. We cannot com­ pete in today’s world and the job market without the best education possible. Maple Valley needs dad, mom, family and dedica­ tion... great teachers, motiva­ tion, stimulation, and dedica­ tion... the children need creativity, opportunity and dedication. Let’s try harder to provide a good example and positive atmosphere by our dedication. It will produce young peo­ ple with a sense of self-worth, self-esteem, as well as self­ confidence. It is amazing what “toughing it out” does for the human spirit. Elaborate struc­ tures are definitely not the answer. The only thing basically guaranteed by the passing of the bonding issue is that if you are in the age bracket of 35-40 years, you will have more of a chance to expire before the bonds expire. Virginia A. Tobias Nashville For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available ® RE JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ GARRY KNOLL................. JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1784 Eves. 852-0786 ......... 726-1171 ........ 852-2012 ......... 726-0122 NASHVILLE • 80 ACRE FARM $79,900! 2 story, 3 bedroom NOW $37,900! NASHVILLE - “FAM­ ILY HOME” 4 bed rooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a "well-cared for" home on a large double lot. (N-380) $60,000! FIVE ACRES LIKE” SETTING at edge PARK- of town in Nashville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen screened front porch. & 2 car garage plus extra pole buil­ ding. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call appointment to see! for (N-392) home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement Maple Valley Schools. barn. Call Don. (F-382) - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS Located Great south Nashville. of building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. f-VL-247) 40 ACRES • NORTH OF BELLEVUE has THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE ■ 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON 1 PLUS ACRE - West of M-66, north of Nashville. Home has kitchen-dining combination & living room, & nice deck overlooking the river, 24x48 pole barn garage with 16x16 lean to." Call now to see!! (CH-395) been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. 120 ACRES NOW $98,000!! AND EXTRA 40 ACRES $28,000!! Bellevue: plus farm 3 bedroom house buildings. LAND (VL-384) $28,000. NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop $13,500. CONTRACT TERMS! I 15 miles to Battle Creek — 30 miles to road. Lansing. The "extra" 40 acres has been perk tested for 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. septic. (F-384) Perk tested. Land contract terms. (VL-359) Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) To the editor: I have finally had enough of a handful of people trying to sell me a bogus good. I truly feel Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks and his well­ doers have gone too far in these times of depression. I, for one, know the pinch of these economic times. Society is being forced to take wage cuts either by a cut-throat management or by loss of jobs. Mr. Parks and his band of cronies can confidently sit back in their cushioned chairs and feel the good life, paid for by us, the school district tax­ payers. They know their jobs are secure, after all education and the educators can bully their demands, knowing we have to have schools. Like doctors and medicine, what real choice do we have? • People have lost sight of feduciary responsibility, to themselves and to the people they serve. Our pockets aren’t lined with gold, and they only go so deep. They want me to give more and more to the school system, and they tell me my child will be better educated. Bull! Educate my child on how to be a thrifty and consciencious consumer. Set an example on how to pull together and make do. New hallways don’t make for better education. I sat on the Building Com­ mittee until I felt uncomfor­ table in what I felt was about to happen. Granted, I saw some decay in the school buildings. I saw needs for more janitors and remodeling in the schools. But I felt that because I saw these needs, that I was being brainwashed into believing we need more than we do. And that I was be­ ing asked to try and sell others this same bill of goods. I don’t believe we need new or bigger smoking rooms for the teachers. Smoking shouldn’t be allowed in the schools. I understand the track was going to be rubberized by funds from bingo, etc. Now it’s gone a step further. I think we do need to move the track to the high school, and upgrade sports facilities, but I don’t believe it’s more impor­ tant than basic survival of the people who use it. Mr. Parks outlines in his pamphlet how mobile Barry County COA lunch menu set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 19 Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, spinach, bread, oleo, dessert. Thursday, Feb. 20 Pork patty, squash, broc­ coli, bread, oleo, fruit. Friday, Feb. 21 Chili, peas, carrots, bread, oleo, fruit. Monday, Feb. 24 Chicken sauce’em, mashed potatoe, Italian blend, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Scrod, California blend, peas, bread, oleo, fruit. Events Wednesday, Feb. 19 Delton, blood pressure; Delton, Hearig Screen. Thursday, Feb. 20 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Bill Sheridan Taxes 10-2. Friday, Feb. 21 - Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, Home Heating Credit. Monday, Feb. 24 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, Nutrition Ed. Tuesday, Feb. 25 - All sites puzzles. classrooms aren’t the best way tures are telling us, stand up and say, enough! to go. Maybe so, but in these If the high school debt is deeply hurting economic now paid off, as I have been times we are supposed to make do, pull up our told by the committee, then why not use this same money bootstraps and bite the bullet. to remodel, clean, add janitors How do you figure during (which by the way creates these stressfully hard economic times that people jobs) get the small projects who are only barely holding taken care of, such as boilers on to their homes are suppos­ and lockers, lighting, etc., ed to justify giving hundreds over the next three years and of dollars to a cause that’s on­ then see if the economy has improved. ly a cause to a few people. Don’t let some fancy pants Don’t you think children would rather have a roof over tell you that we’re not keeping their heads than new hallways up with the Joneses. Who cares what other schools are to hang their heads in? It will be these same getting? One reason we mov­ children’s parents who can’t ed here was the lower taxes, pay their bills, afford food or and now some fool wants me clothes or allow their children to feel the need to compete on spending money. extra-curricular activities. I’ll bet the people in these Only the wealthiest will have other school districts are the advantages. It’s not our fault that a wishing they were in our $30,000 house now is worth shoes right now. Let’s set a different exam­ $50,000 to $60,000. But so­ meone keeps raising property ple and show other districts taxes as if each income at we’re not willing to give up these homes are rising at the our homes to higher taxes. same rate. Just the opposite. I see need. But not now. I don’t have figures like Dr. Give the poor of this district Parks, but from first-hand ex­ and the barely making do a perience I can tell you our in­ break. We don’t need come has dropped one third designer jeans and caviar, from three years ago. Food, when heat and food are more clothes, utilities, education important. (teachers’ salaries), taxes and Either come up with a more everything else has escalated reasonable proposal, or I for at an alarming rate. When do one will vote “no.” we poor slobs, who have to keep accepting what a few Linda J. Emery high glossed words and picVermontville Hal & Barbara Noble are celebrating their 40th Anniversary on FEBRUARY 21st Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad Love ... Don & Vivian Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in February, you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD I SIPC ?uPervlsin9 Branch Office Located at: 00 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160,. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 5 Abolishing the village would save tax dollars To the editor: It is about time to respond to some of the allegations and rumors being circulated in the coffee shops and along main street in Nashville. If you understand the dif­ ferent forms of government in Michigan (state, county, city, township and village) you will realize the one most un­ necessary is the village. I have stated that unincor­ porations of the village is something worth in­ vestigating. That is something one person cannot accomplish alone. It would require a peti­ tion signed by at least onefourth of the voters of the village, shown by the registra­ tion list at the preceding elec­ tion held in the village. Having been involved with village government for 25 years I can see better ways to provide what few services village property owners get for the taxes they pay. Sewer and water is provid­ ed, but is self supporting. This is a service paid for, separate from your taxes. The police budget gobbles up almost all of the taxes paid to the general fund. Cost of fire protection and ambulance service is shared by the village from their revenues. Street lighting is provided. All of this and more could be provid­ ed for less tax dollars with the unincorporation of the village. With unincorporation, the village would not lose its iden­ tity. There would still be a village of Nashville, the same as there is a Delton and other villages not incorporated. It just means there would be no village taxes. All of the services listed above and more, except sewer and water, could be supported by payment of less dollars in special assessments to the township. Sewer and water would be provided, but as it is now would be self supporting. Township government is here to stay, until the Constitution of the State of Michigan is changed to do away with townships. I do not foresee any in­ dustrial employment of any size happening in Nashville, partly because necessary ser­ vices have not been extended to provide for any sizable ex­ See Abolishing, page 6 Mace Pharmacy IHOMETOVNJ 219 N. Main Street LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past 219 S. State St. NASHVILLE nly what's donefor Christ will last. 852-084S Nashville, Mich. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 852-0882 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER 126 S. Main St. BROKER Nashville, Ml. 49073 res. (517) 726-0637 Office (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 OUR NATION'S LEADERS WERE ALWAYS LED BY GOD'S GUIDANCE The leaders of our nation have always had to face many seemingly insurmountable problems, both at home and abroad; so many, in fact, that we wonder why they ever wanted the job. Moreover, no matter what solutions they proposed, they always received a mixture of praise and criticism at best. However, since they knew in advance to expect this, it is all the more to their credit that they were willing to take on the often thankless assignment. They differed in their philosophies and in many other ways, but they all had one thing in common: they prayed for God's guidance to help them make the right decisions, knowing that their actions would affect our nation's destiny for years to come. At our House of Worship, concerned with only the destiny of our own families, we would nonetheless do well to follow their example. Let us have faith and let us dare to do our duty as ute understand it. — Abraham Lincoln *7fe that rulcth over men musl be Just, ruling In the fear of God." — // Samuel 23:3 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 HECKER Agency 225 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN Telephone: 852-9680 Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. .10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special ...... Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Nashvilles Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices Earl Furlong Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH to all the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters who made our Second Annual Maple Valley Junior High Basketball Tournament a great success! Sincerely... Bill Farnsworth A.M. Worship .......9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ......... 7 REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. ALAN METTLER Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 C.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m., Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 852-9728 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ...Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 6 Local MEAP scores are a mixed bag Maple Valley School Board OKs general budget revisions By Teresa Frith The Maple Valley School Board approved an updated operating budget last week Monday and heard reports on this year’s Michigan Educa­ tion Assessment test scores. The revised general budget submitted to the board con­ tained changes of an estimated $37,102 addition in revenues and $21,778 in added expenses. This makes a total of $6,261,148 in expected revenues versus $6,330,792 in expenditures. The figures show a deficeit of $69,644. “We have not yet received tax-sharing monies that we are anticipating from the state,” explained Superintendent Oz­ zie Parks. “The laws were changed this year to require school districts with a higher tax base to share monies with districts in a lower tax base (under the so-called “Robin Hood” bill). With the addi­ tion of this money, the budget would be closer to being balanced.” In other business the board: — Heard a report from Dr. Barbara Davis, Eaton In­ termediate School District, on this year’s MEAP test scores for fourth-, seventh- and 10thgraders. The tests are given each year in reading, science and math. In comparison to state-wide results, Maple Valley students had mixed reviews. Fourth-graders scored bet­ ter than the state average in the old math test with 86.4 versus 82.9. However, in the new essential skills math test, scores were only 25.8 versus the state average of 36.3. This was a new test and scores were relatively low statewide. Seventh-graders’ scores in math were somewhat lower than state-wide results, with a 31.8 average compared to 34.7. However, their essential skills results were a half-point better than the state average of 32. Seventh-grade reading scores were higher than the state average, 30.3 versus 29.9. Tenth-grade math scores were higher than the state average in the old test, 74.5 versus 69.2. However, in the new essential skills test, students scores were 14.4 ver­ sus the state average of 18.7 — Heard a report from Junior-Senior High School Principal Larry Lentz on state endorsed school diplomas. According to Lentz, this year’s lOth-graders will be af­ fected somewhat by new re­ quirements and the graduating class of 1997 will have to pass state requirements in order to receive a diploma. Districts will award a stateendorsed high school diploma to 1994-96 graduates only if the student does at least one of the following: 1. Achieves at least category II on the tenth grade MEAP reading test, at least 50 percent of the objectives of the 10th grade math test and at least 50 percent of the objec­ tives on the 11th grade MEAP science test. 2. Receives a passing score on a locally developed and state approved basic profi- ciency test. 3. Receives a passing score on the General Education Development (GED) Test if eligible to take it. Students who do not reach these levels may be re­ evaluated each school year until reaching the appropriate level. “Until the 1997 graduating class, students not reaching these levels will still receive a Maple Valley school diploma if they meet the school’s stan­ dards for graduation,” ex­ plained Lentz. “However, they would not receive the state endorsed seal. We ex­ pect that potential employers will judge applicants on whether or not they have the state endorsed diplomas.” Parks said, “Just because a student doesn’t reach these re­ quirements in the standard four years of high school doesn’t mean we won’t give them a chance to meet them. Changes may have to be made for summer school sessions or a fifth year of high school, if necessary.” — Accepted the resignation of school board trustee Rebec­ ca Eaton and announced that candidates to fill the position will be interviewed Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who wants to hold the position can submit letters of interest up to that date to the superintendant’s office. — Approved buying four radios for use in school buses at the cost of $524 for three non-portables and one por­ table for $499 to use as a monitor. Dr. Barbara Davis from the Eaton Intermediate School District, shows the Maple Valley Board pof Education results of the recent Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests given last fall to fourth-, seventh-, and 10thgraders statewide. — Approved buying new computer equipment for the high school office from Maple Valley Computers in Nashville for $10,540. — Approved changes in textbooks for grades seven through 12 language arts classes. New materials were approved for $10,136. — Approved changing cur­ rent junior-senior high school attendance rules to allow only 10 days to be missed before credit is lost in a class instead of the 12 days now allowed. The new ruling will go into af­ fect next school year. — Approved hiring Vickie Root as an aide for the new pre-primary program. — Announced that parent­ teacher organization (PTO) Maple Valley FFAers win ‘silver awards’ By Michelle Gidner Three Maple Valley FFA members participated in a district leadership contest Feb. 6. Kim Thompson and Michelle Gidner received a silver rating in their demonstration, which involv­ ed the set-up process of From Our Readers Invest in Your Future With an IRA A Hastings City Bank IRA (In­ dividual Retirement Account) is still one of the best ways of saving for a secure retirement while earning taxdeferred interest. And many tax-payers may be still eligible for full or partial deductions. Select from our IRA options, offering competitive rates and the security of FDIC Insurance. Call or stop in today to find out more about saving with a Hastings City Bank IRA. Substantial interest penalty is required for early withdrawal. fund-raising procedures have been very successful this year and that no changes will be made in how they are conducted. The next regular board meeting will be in the junior­ senior high library at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16. All future meetings will be held in the library. Land owners must wake up to school millage To the editor: The land owners of the Maple Valley School District had better do some comparing to see what the millage in­ crease would cost them. The people in this school district who have kids in school and don’t own land are going to pay very little in school tax compared to the land owners. Is this what land owners want? They’d better wake up fast. Think about it! You can’t compare our schools with others that have a lot more industries than Nashville and Vermontville together. Here are the student counts for Maple Valley schools from 1970 to 1992: 1970, Jr.- Sr. High, 847; Maplewood, 437; Fuller, 424; Kellogg, 196. 1975, Jr. - Sr. High, 976; Maplewood, 430; Fuller, 396; Kellogg, 171. 1980, Jr. - Sr. Maplewood, 442; Kellogg, 156. 1985, Jr. - Sr. Maplewood, 406; Kellogg, 122. 1990, Jr. - Sr. Maplewood, 399; Kellogg, 152. 1992, Jr. - Sr. Maplewood, 396; Kellogg, 142. High, 843; Fuller, 352; High, 786; Fuller, 368; High, 717; Fuller, 425; High, 711; Fuller, 427; Lary Matson Nashville hydroponics. John Baker also received a silver rating in greenhand public speaking. In his speech, he talked about the problems faced with wetlands. National FFA Week is Feb. 16-23. The Maple Valley chapter will have activities and displays around the area. Students in agriculture classes will have a blue and gold dress-up day, a tractor drive-in and a pancake sup­ per, which is to be held Tues­ day from 5 to 7 p.m. For fur­ ther information, contact the Maple Valley FFA chapter at 852-9971. The FFA chapter also is planning to tap trees for maple syrup soon. The syrup will be available in the middle of May. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. NASHVILLE FAMILY Abolishing from page 4— Safe and Sound Since 1886 Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland Member FDIC - pansion. It might be best if Nashville concentrated on making it more appealing for more construction of new homes, new multi-family housing and new apartment buildings. Nashville has developed into a bedroom community, so why try to change it? We might better try to build upon it. Sincerely, Justin W. Cooley Nashville Staff of Dr. Michael Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries-• Farm Injuries MEWyPAflENT"SPECiAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment ... । MUST BRING COUPON j TO REDEEM OFFER [ 'Offer Expires 2/25/92 $2^00 * OPEN6j)AYS A WEEK * 127 S. Main St., Nashville « Ph. 852 2070 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 7 0 OUR KIDS OUR FUTURE Our most valuable community resource is ouryouth... Our current students and those who will be in our schools in the future. Our investment in them will assure a strong future in our community. Therefore, we support the bond issue and millage proposition to be voted on February 22, 1992. Allison Avery Cindy Baker Jeri L. Baker Richard Baker Mary Ann Bell •' Dale Berry Denise Berry Mary Lou Bignall Jill Booher Mike Booher Henry Briggs Sandy Briggs Virginia Burd Laurie Bunker Alvin Butler Susie Butler Michael N. Callton, D.C. Jeff Carpenter Sandy Carpenter Rose Cerny Russ Cerny Rev. Tod L. Clark Deb Cooley Suzy Corkwell Larry Corkwell Alfred Decker B. Helen Decker Deb Desrochers Mike Desrochers Barb Dickinson Robert Dormer Susan Dormer Frank T. Dunham Frank T. Dunham II Greg Dunham Rose Dunham Susan M. Dunham Doug Durkee Joyce Edgecomb Brian Elliston Lois Elliston Eileen Fahner Madelyn Forest Christina M. Deland-Foster Darwin Foster Kim Fowler Bernie Garvey Donna Garvey Janice M. Gaubatz Karen Gonser Todd Gonser Gary Goris Lynn Goris Marabeth Graham Stan Graharti Cindy Grant Kris Green Jeanne Hansen Shirley Harmon Lynn Harrison Burr Hartenburg Joan Hasselback Kelly Hasselback Steve Hayes Sue Hayes Rose Heaton Mary Hokanson Steve Hopkins Theresa Hopkins Inez Hubka John Hughes Ruth Hughes Bernadine Hynes Kathryn Jarvie Mark Jarvie Douglas C. Kelsey Bill Kipp Laurie Kipp Gloria Klinkhammer James Krive III Cindy Krolik John Krolik Chris Lake Gary Lake Bonnie Leep Tom Leep Larry Lenz Nori Lenz Gerry Long John Long Lisa Long Mike Long t David Mace Kathryn Mace Marianne Martin Bill Mason Sharon Mason Hal Maxson Glenna McDonald Doug McDougal Dorothy McDougal Lynn Mengyan Sue Mitchell Guenther Mittelstaedt Jan Mittelstaedt David Musser Joy Musser Audry Ommen Michael Orman Ozzie Parks Ruth Parks Hildred Peabody Laurie Pattengill Bea Pino James Pino Jerry Reese Sharon Reese Chris Ricketts Pamela Rooks Ward Rooks Sharon Rothenberg Steve Sanger Susan Sanger Stacy Schadd Kelly Schoonbeck Karen Seifert James R. Shank Norma Sherman Mary Slag Steve Slag Bessie Smith Laura Smith Robert J. Smith Ron Smith Liz Snodgrass Ted Snodgrass Ted Spoelstra Sharlot Sours Kathy Spitzer Rick Spitzer Harold Stewart Sharon Stewart Patricia Stine Edith Swartz Julie Swartz Terrill Swartz Ann Taylor Tom Taylor Amy Toutant Susan Townsend David Tuckey Judy Tuckey Jodi VanAlstine Dennis Vanderhoef Jill Vanderhoef Pat Vandervlucht Bryant K. Vedder Louise Viele Audrey Watson Dan Watson Ruth Ann Wawiernia Tony Wawiernia Vickie Williams Jim Zemke Sponsored by: Our Kids - Our Future, P.O. Box 515, Nashville, MI 49073-0515 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 8 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High 'honor roll' announced ♦Indicates All A’s 7th Grade Evelyn Ackely, Mandy Ashley, Corie Augustine, Amanda Bailey, Stacey Balko, Mandy Beemer, Jonathon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, Tyson Brenton, Charles Brisco, Jennifer Collier,Kevin Conkey, *Lisa Crutcher, Kyle Curtiss, ♦Amber Davidson, Martin Dawson, *Devon Durkee, Brandon Eberly, Janette Emery, Jennifer Gardner, Bernard Garvey, Nick Garza, Mandi Golovich, Roxanne Guernsey, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, Dana Hamilton, ♦Scott Herman, *Mike Heyboer, Erin Hokanson, Sarah Hughes, *Marie Jewell, ♦Sandra Kangas, Richard Krebs, Jenny Kuempel, Amy Ladere, *Dan Leep, Jim Mit­ chell, Joel Mittelstaedt, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Matt Pennington, Daniel Potter, Gretchen Priesman, Erica Reid, Scott Rooks, *Robb Rosin, Angela Name the Library Cat winner Keisha Brauer holds Charles Dickens, the newly named cat recently adopted by the Nashville Putnam Library. Brauer submitted the cat's chosen name in the library's "Name the Library Cat Contest." Library patrons are reminded that March 1 -7 is amnesty week at the library. All overdue books may be turned in without paying any fines during this time. Rumsey, Samantha Salzman, Jason Seger, Carla Shook, ♦Marin Smith, *Scott Spitzer, Kristina Spotts, Kevin Swift, Jason Symonds, Nicholas Thompson, Joshua Thome, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Lucus Willcutt, Mat­ thew Williams, Seth Wright. 8th Grade Samantha Ashley, *Ethan Berry, Keisha Brauer, Regina Coblentz, Delisa Cortright, ♦Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Kerri Gibson, Andy Gordon, Deiek Graham, Cor­ in Guernsey, *Scott Heyboer, ♦Jody Hickey, *Tracy Hickey, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Crystal Hubka, Hope Hughes, Martin Junglas, Jennifer Kangas, Pete Kellepourey, Nichole Kirwin, Lindsey Krolik, Sarah Mater, *Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Kelly Mengyan, Kathryn Murphy, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Justine Quick, Jen­ nifer Reid, Nicole Reid, Patrick Robins, Chad Rogers, Wayne Shance, Heather Ship­ man, *Leah Sleeper, Amanda Starnes, *Andy Swartz, Adam Thayer, Becky Vedder, Blane White. 9th Grade Teresa Aiken, Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Richard Baker, Brad Balko, Nicole Beardslee, Brain Bennett, Dena Bignall, John Bower­ man , Lanette Brumm, A|lison Burpee, Barry By­ ington, Keith Carpenter, Christina Coblentz, Andrew (Ogden) Cole, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, ♦Nate Dipert, Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Tony Green, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Greg Halliwill, ♦Dana Hasselback, Jeff Hay, Charity Hester, Shane Howard, Andrea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Christa Kirby, Suzan Koch, Ben Kuempel, Sarah Leep, Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, *Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Graciela Pena, Jeff Pennington, Bridie Petrie, CALL THE Heather Philipp, Gabe Prid­ dy, Arnie Reid, Jennifer Ripley, Karen Skedgell, Jim Skelton, Kristy Smith, Joyelle Stine, Ernest Sulcer, Holly Taylor, Brian Thomason, Rahcel Thompson, Jason Vandervlucht, Tony Vanderclucht, Mathew Walliczek, *Brandy Wawiernia, Cliff Weller, Matt Williams, Terry Zenker. 10th Grade ♦Christina Bigelow, ♦Stephanie Bouwens, Heather Brenton, Corey Bumford, Jef­ frey Burpee, Retha Byrd, ♦Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Lisa Dickinson, Lors Emery,.Rich Furlong, Donna Garrett, Jaime Gibson, Angie Gordon, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green, *Todd Guernsey, Craig Hamilton, Jason Har­ mon, Stacy Harvey, *Stacey Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Michael Kuempel, Justin Lake, Bran­ dy Loy, Jennifer McArthur, Melissa Melvin, *Lisa Met­ zger, Chris Miller, Jon Mit­ chell, Alice Moore, ♦Ben­ jamin Mudry, *Rudy Othmer, Scott Planck, Cynthia Potter, Daniel Rasey, Matthew Reid, Karon Rhodes, Aaron Ripley, ♦William Rooks, Kristina Rucinski, Jenifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Ses­ sions, Rob Sheldon, Jason Shook, Joshua Sleeper, Linette Snyder, Brent Stine, Jeremy Swift, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Angelo Walliczek, Debra White, Mellinda White, Lisa Wood. 11th Grade Aymie Alderink, Pam Arqulla, Ben Ashley, *Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Tanya Bowen, Joel Butler, Bryan Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Jolene Crabtree, Nate Dickinson, Kale Dipert, Kelly Eastman, Scott English, ♦Daniel Finkler, Julie Fisher, Mandi Goodnoe, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Chris Harmon, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Samantha Hughes, Carl Mazurek, *Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Renee Rosin, Mindy Shoup, Grant Simpson, Aaron See Honor roll, page 8 School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr, High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 19 ♦Salad, *Chicken Nuggets, mashed potatoes, peaches, bread and butter. Thursday, Feb. 20 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Joe/bun, ♦Com Dog, green beans, pears, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 21 ♦Salad, *Fishwich/bun, ♦Mac & Cheese, peas, ap­ plesauce, bread and butter. Monday, Feb. 24 ♦Salad, *Chicken Patty, ♦Tuna Sandwich/bun, french fries, apple. Tuesday, Feb. 25 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *w/o sauce and cheese, peas, pears, roll and butter. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Feb. 19 Chili, crackers, pickle spears, fruit mix, butter sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 20 Pizza, baked beans, fruit jello. Friday, Feb. 21 Breakfast for lunch. Egg and cheese/biscuit, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Monday, Feb. 24 Com dog, peas, pear. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Barbeque/bun, sweet potatoes, pineapple, pudding. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 19 Cheeseburger, w/bun, french fries, fruit. Thursday, Jan. 20 Crispitos, peas, peaches. Friday, Feb. 21 Ham and cheese on bun, com, applesauce. Monday, Feb. 24 Scalloped Potatoes, cellery and carrot sticks, meat sand­ wich, peaches. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Com dogs, peas, fresh fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. x Benefit dance held at VFW post 8260 The Nashville VFW Post 8260 was the site for a benefit dance for the Fueri family to help with the recent loss of their husband and father, Robert Fueri. The Nashville community shared a good time provided by “Pete Dull and the Old Timers.” The dance was held Satur­ day, Feb. 8, and was co­ sponsored by the Nashville Masonic Lodge 255 and the Nashville VFW Post. Special guests were James and Goldie Callihan from Lowell, who teach country western dance at People Lounge in Grand Rapids and at Players Night Club in Shelbyville. Pete Dull and the Old Timers play at the Post. WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 Square Dancers Jim and Goldie Callihan. Presentation of the benefit (from left) Mary Fueri, John Rapson (Commander of the Post) and Doug Hardart (Master of the Lodge). �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18. 1992 — Page 9 Maple Valley senior learns about electronics with 'hands-on' training H L?25 9* * By Teresa Frith A special vocational train­ ing program is allowing Maple Valley juniors and seniors a chance to get handson training in selected job fields. One student, Steven Hay, a senior from Nashville, recent­ ly was accepted into the in­ dividual contracting program through the Eaton Intermediate School Vocational program. He is working with Lee Harmon of Lee’s TV Ser­ vice in Vermontville. “Steven is an outstanding student,’’ said Harmon, who has 30 years of experience in the electronics industry. “I was very impressed with his resume and his work. He is doing very well.” Hay works at Lee’s TV Ser­ vice Monday through Friday from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., repairing televisions, VCRs, radios, antenna and other electronic equipment under Harmon’s supervision. Through the program, students contract with an employer and set up training sessions. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive one full semester credit. “Some occupations don’t attract enough students to set up classes,” said Tom Grif­ fin, supervisor at the Employ­ ment Services Center in Pot­ terville. The center helps coordinate and set up this training through the Eaton In­ termediate School Vocational Program. “This is a good way to get training that these students need in order to get jobs in their chosen fields,” said Griffin. This is the first time that Lee’s TV Service has par­ ticipated in the program. Har­ mon, who is a state cerified electronics instructor, oversees all phases of Hay’s work. “I felt that working with Steven would not only benefit him, but also that it would benefit the community because Steven could choose to eventually work in elec­ tronics in this area. ” Hay also attends special electronics classes at Lansing Commuity College as part of his training. For these classes, he will receive college credit that later can be applied toward an associate’s degree in electronics. “I have always been in­ terested in electronics because my Dad would bring home broken televisions and I wat­ ched him work on them,” said Hay. “I’m glad to have this opportunity to work and learn.” All training under this pro­ gram, including classes and books, is free to the student. Other areas of study are available besides electronics, such as business and cosmetology. Interested students should contact their guidance counselor for more information. J1 ^*9. JJ1' 1' •^as-A Hk’ * *« **« « Ani A *«Lj ®«ifcc, Maplewood Elementary students learn how the mail must go through > *s * Sit; ^>1 iifc ^WtiHi •apt In.FiB ^fti! la * J** taHMi Lee Harmon of Lee's TV in Vermontville watches as Maple Valley senior Steven Hay studies the insides of a televison set to determine what repairs are needed. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Hal Phenix wish to express deep apprecia­ tion for all the kindness and help shown to our family before and after Hal’s death, cards, flowers, food, memorials, Pastor DeGroot, Nashville Baptist Church, VFW 8260, Carl’s Market, Good Time Pizza, Maple Valley Chapel, Hospice, Virgil and Helen Currier, Barb FAMILY HAIR CARE at Village Hair Port MEN'S-WOMEN'S CHILDREN'S 470 E. Main Vermontville ifcam Maplewood Elementary School DK students ana rneir reacnet, Karen otucn, mail valentines during Wednesday's field trip to the Vermontville Post Office. J-Ad Graphics News Service Students from the Maplewood Elementary developmental kindergarten classes took a field trip to Ver­ montville’s post office last week to see how letters travel through the mail. Visiting the post office and seeing how it works was part of a week-long theme for Karen Seifert’s DK classes. The children were read books about a mailman’s job, including their favorite, “The Jolly Postman,” by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. They learned about what you do at a post office, such as buy stamps, mail letters and pick up mail. Vermontville Postmaster Vic Haas talked to the students and explained his duties. The students picked a class member that they Wanted to send a valentine to. They wrote that child a letter and drew pictures with messages on them. The class mailed their valentine letters to their friends and looked forward to receiving them through the mail. Correctol Alka-Seltzer Opti-Free DISINFECTING 12’s TABLETS 30’s SOLUTION, 8 OZ. 9 2" EXTRA STRENGTHS 12’s... $1.69 DAILY CLEANER 12 ML... $3.49 FLEX CARE DISINFECTING 12 OZ... $5.49 BARGAIN OF THE WEEK Vaseline Intensive Care Centrum 130’s LOTION 10 OZ. SALE PRICE LESS MFG’S REFUND ... YOUR FINAL COST 219 PETROLEUM JELLY 3.75 OZ... $1.19 CUTEX POLISH REMOVER 4 OZ... 79' Q-TOPS COTTON SWABS 170’a... $1.29 Maalox EXTRA STRENGTH PLUS. 12 OZ.. PLUS TABLETS, 100’S, OR EXTRA STRENGTH PLUS TABLETS. 75’S 439 Lotrimin CREAM 45 GM OR 7 INSERTS 1366 Gyne- Lofrirrun’ YOUR CHOICE Msalox $8.27 $1.00 $7.27 White Rain SHAMPOO or CONDITIONER, 15 OZ WHITE RAIN PLUS, 11 OZ. HAIRSPRAY. 7 OZ, SPRITZ, 7 OZ. OR MOUSSE 5 OZ. 97 SELECT FORMULAS YOUR CHOICE white rain nun MJM HOURS: 9 a.m. Io 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville • Vermontville Postmaster Vic Haas tells Karen Seifert's Developmental Kindergarten class how their letters are processed by the U.S. Postal Service. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 10 Village of Sunfield to lose village marshal Sunfield will lose a man who has worn many hats in the village when James Pahl takes on the responsibilities of Magistrate of the 55th District Court of Ingham County March 2. Closing a law practice that has operated since October 1980 and concluding business as the Sunfield Village Mar­ shal has become quite a task, Pahl admits, but he says he is looking forward to the challenge of being a district court magistrate. “It will allow me to use the skills I have learned in the law Engagements enforcement field, as well as those involved in being an at­ torney,” says Pahl. The job of court magistrate is similar to the old justice of the peace system, he adds. A magistrate hears a lot of minor cases to ease the heavy loads now placed on judges. It will involve issuing and signing warrants for arrests, as well as signing search war­ rants, hearing traffic viola­ tions, game violation cases, motor carrier (trucking) cases and small claims suits. The job will be less flexible, Pahl admits, and there will be some on-call duty involved, but he will be able to spend more quality time with his family, something that is often missing now because of his heavy time commitment to the village of Sunfield. The future of a village mar­ shal for Sunfield appears to be up in the air at the moment. A public meeting to discuss the issue was poorly attended Wednesday night. “A five-dollar-an-hour part-time officer’s job will at­ tract every cowboy in the country,” says Pahl. “There Miscellaneous ADOPTION Couple wants to adopt baby. Legal, confidential. Call Pat collect, 517-646-0330. FISHERMEN! Rod building materials including Sage, St Croix and Pacific Bay rod blanks. Fly tying materials, Trek Neoprene insulated wader, full line of fishing tackle. Al & Pete’s Sport Shop, 111 S Jeffer­ son, Hastings, 1-616-945-4417. From Our Readers... Smith - Walker Rattler - Reynolds Tim and Bessie Smith of Nashville are happy to an­ nounce the wedding of their daughter, Angie, to Aaron Walker, on June 6. They are 1989 graduates of Maple Valley High School. Angie attends Western Michigan University and works at Elray Industries. Aaron goes to Lansing Com­ munity College and is employed by Hickey Electric. Aaron is the son of Dennis and Cindy Walker of Vermontville. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Raffler of Woodland and Mr. and Mrs. William Reynolds of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Jennifer Raffler and Bill Reynolds. Jennifer is a 1991 graduate of Lakewood High School. Bill is a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Both are attending Lansing Community College. They are planning a wed­ ding in the summer of 1993. • Fresh Flowers • Plants • Arrangements Contact Our Wedding Consultant Mapes Family Florist 107 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE 852-2050 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily We've spent enough on our schools this year! To the editor: I’ve been reading all of the letters weekly in the Maple Valley News concerning the current school bond and millage proposals. This week I received a booklet in the mail, “Our Kids - Our Future.” I don’t understand needing a new middle school. Wasn’t this addressed when the new high school was built? But now studies show “failure rates and social problems.” What was said over the millage to combine the two schools years ago? My other question is, what will happen to the Kellogg Building? It’s nice to provide space for the community, but that is also the reasoning for the expansion onto the high school. Plus, who will be responsi­ ble for the upkeep of Kellogg after the middle school moves out? I’m sure that Kellogg will then need to be improved to MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF KIDS PETITION DRIVE WHEREAS, the manner in which Michigan schools are financed in inequitable for both the students and taxpayers in the state, and WHEREAS, the State Legislature’s response to the problem has been lacking in the conviction that all Michigan students deserve an equal opportunity for a quality education, and WHEREAS, proposed legislation and constitutional amendments placed on the ballot during the past several years, have not found approval by the voters, and WHEREAS, KIDS, Knowledge is Democracy’s Safeguard, has developed the language for a constitutional amendment which addresses the equity issue, and WHEREAS, if passed, the amendment will force the Legislature to solve the school finance issue within a two year time period, and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maple Valley Board of Education supports and encourages staff, students, citizens, the Michigan Association of Schools Boards, in-formula school districts and other interested organizations to join in the effort to get the amendment on the ballot, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education urges staff, students, citizens, the Michigan Association of School Boards, informula school districts and other interested organizatioins to circulate and/or sign petitions for this cause. Harold Stewart, President Lynn Mengyan, Treasurer John Krolik, Vice President Bonnie Leep, Trustee David Tuckey, Secretary Ted Spoelstra, Trustee Dated: February 10, 1992 (123) meet the needs of senior citizens, nursery school, alter­ native education and recrea­ tional activities. School officials tell us they can only see five years into the future, but with jobs leaving Nashville and Barry County, so will people, taking with them their children. In five years will there be any children left to teach? Or will we have big, beautiful building with no one in them, but Big Bills owing? Birth rates are also dropping. In five years, will we need all this extra room? The majority of our popula­ tion has had to tighten our belts and re-evaluate our spen­ ding practices, but our school just expects more money. In Mr. Stewart’s letter, he stated “our budget shows we are spending about $60,000 more than our income.” Isn’t this how much we are paying Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks? And they still want more. For the life of me, I just can’t figure out how new school buildings scoo ungsaregongo are going to give our kids a better education. Look how many intellec­ tual people came out of oneroom school' houses, with limited or no funds at all. This year alone, I have pur­ chased from the schools fund­ raisers chocolates, wrapping paper, Christmas cards, jewelry and cider. I think we have already paid our fair share this year. Marilyn Ayars Nashville It's begining to look like maple syrup time again as Paul Mudry drills holes in Nashville's sugar maple trees so that sap can be gathered. Maple syrup time is nearing in the village Sap soon will be flowing into the gathering buckets placed on Nashville's sugar maple trees. Nashville Boy Scouts helped set up the buckets Saturday morning in the village. NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD POSITION OPENING An opening has developed through the resignation of school board member Rebecca Eaton, who is moving out of the district. The appointment is through June 1992. Anyone interested in being considered as a candidate for appointment to this position should send a letter stating your interest in this posi­ tion including any general information regarding why you desire to serve on the board of education. This appointment will be made at a special meeting of the Board of eSat °P-On February 24,1992. Letters are to be addressed to the Board JjiiodMia!2!LMA?i? Valley Sch00ls> 11°90 Nashville Highway, Vermont­ 1QQ2 ^lii4?09?•’ Al,.lett®rs are be received by 6:30 p.m., February 24,, 1992. All applicants should plan to attend the board meeting for an interview. s (122) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday. February 18, 1992 — Page 11 Why you must vote NO on Bond/Millage Proposal Saturday February 22,1992 NO MORE MONEY On Saturday, February 22nd, local citizens will be able to vote on two issues regarding Maple Valley Schools. The first is the BONDING PROPOSITION, which asks whether local citizens should spend almost ten and a half million dollars to build additions to local schools. The second is the ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION which asks whether we should allow even extra millage (4 mills) to operate these new additions. More space is being proposed, yet public opinion was not adequately surveyed! • The recent “school survey” produced 145 surveys out of 3,000 sent out, less than a 5% return rate! • Of those surveys returned, most persons were not In favor of increas­ ed operational funding, and most were not in favor of a bond issue. One wonders whether the 2.1%* of MVSD households favoring bon­ ding is adequate to go ahead with spending very large amounts of money on consultants! • returned *4.8% survey return rate x 44% pop. favoring bonding. Just how much of our money*has already been spent on consultants to investigate these additions? Architect $6,500 Enrollment Projections $ 350 Green Flyers Sent $ 460 Through Mail $7,310* ’The Financial Consultants used have not charged the School District. If the issue passes in vote, a fee MUST be charged. The fee is "yet unknown.” More space is being proposed for us to vote on, but has a new riculum been developed for these new spaces (“additions”)? cur- • No new curriculum has been set forth! How much of this “new space” is going for academic schoolwork, not athletics? • Most of the cost will go for gymnasiums, teacher’s lounges, track, and office spaces — little is going toward actual classroom space. 16,400 sq. ft. of athletic facilities and track to be added 4,300 sq. ft. of administrative space TOTAL 20,700 sq. ft. of non-classroom space VS. TOTAL 20,200 sq. ft. of new classroom space How many new teachers, administrators, and coaches will be needed for all this new space? Where will their salary come from? • The administration states new rooms. I understand we need more sp!ace because our student population is getting too big to fit the schools! • Let’s let the numbers speak for themselves: 2 new teachers will be hired to fill those 26 • It would not be unreasonable to speculate that additional millages would soon follow; to pay for more teachers to fill all those rooms. How can the school determine what facilities are needed if they haven’t set forth definite curriculum proposals? • This is like putting frosting on the cake before the cake is baked! Number of Students at Number of Students at Number of Students at Number of Students at Year Jr/Sr High Maplewood Fuller Kellogg 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1992 847 976 843 786 717 711 437 430 442 406 399 396 424 396 352 368 425 427 TOTAL Maple Valley Students for the Year 196 1904 171 1973 156 1793 122 1682 152 1693 142 1676 has DECLINED BY • As you can see, our school population 228 STUDENTS from 1970 to 1992. • The enrollment projection firm states the entire school population is “expected” to increase by 66 students by 1997. This is still 162 students less than the 1975 high of 1973 students. Maple Valley School District millage is now 29.01. Many other districts have considerably higher millages. What’s wrong with these proposals, which demand an extra 11.5 mills, bringing our total millage to 40 + mills? • Our citizens’ income levels are lower than many towns with millages in the 40’s. Dr. Parks stated in his Maple Valley News column of 2-11-92 that our district ranks 414 out of 439 in average income. • We have very little financial support from an industrial tax base. • Many persons are unemployed or facing potential unemployment. The added tax burden looms even larger to those without a stable financial base! • Family farms, which already pay generous taxes, will be hit hard as well. Won’t the Homestead Property Tax Credit pay for my increase in taxes? • At best, it will only cover a portion of your tax increase. At worst, you will not receive any help from this credit. Many people are ineligible for credits, even seniors! • Many pepole, especially senior citizens, are already receiving the max­ imum allowable refund. This means any tax increase will be paid by themselves. • Young families with children cannot hope to lower their taxes through the property tax credit by claiming the children as exemptions and hence lowering their income. Children cannot be used as “deductions” on the credit forms. • It would be foolish to assume the Homestead Property Tax Credit will be in effect for the next 35 years! Dr. Park’s chart in the green mailed flyer, “Cost of Additional 11.1 Mills,” shows a $40,000 home with a SEV of $20,000 will have $222 more taxes a year. That’s $222 I have to pay once, right? • WRONG! The bond is for 35 years! Assuming the increased opera­ tional millage of 4 mills will continue throughout the bond period (which is the intent), that $222 over 35 years will become $7770! Of course, property values and tax assessments can be expected to go up over the VERY LONG 35-year period. IT WOULD NOT BE UNREASONABLE TO EXPECT THAT THIS WILL COST THE TAXPAYER WITH THE $40,000 HOME (SEV $20,000) $10,000+ OVER THE 35 YEARS! I rent my home. Why should I worry about the bonding/ millage? • Increased property taxes are passed on to renters in the form of higher rents. what can I do to stop this enormous tax increase? VOTE NO to Both Propositions Saturday, Feb. 22 at your local voting place Kellogg Gym/Maplewood School! Paid for by the Committee to Vote No on Bond/Millage Proposal, 6065 Bivens Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 12 Eaton County Sheriff's Department now has victim advocates group crime or accident. He said the purpose of the program is to help the victim over the initial “shock” of what has happened. The advocates will help the victim cope with the reality and give the victim a chance to vent their feelings. Victim advocates are not counselors, but they will have listings of referrals and services availabvle to victims and their families. Eaton County Sheriff Art Kelsey has announced the graduation of the depart­ ment’s first three volunteer victim advocates. The three volunteers recent­ ly completed a 48-hour train­ ing session by Judi Nichol, director for the Victim/Witness Assistance Network. Kelsey initiated the pro­ gram to provide basic crisis intervention to victims of a 'Fundamentals of Investing' class planned for Mondays Maple Valley Community Education is offering a class on the “Fundamentals of In­ vesting” on Mondays beginn­ ing Feb. 24 for two weeks. The class will meet at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. There will be a small charge. The class will include the basics. If you currently own CD’s or have all of your hard earn­ ed cash in savings accounts, but are unhappy with today’s low yields, attend both sessions. In Session I, the focus will be on fixed-income alter- natives such as corporate bonds, U.S. Savings bonds (EE and HH), treasury bills, notes and bonds — all guaranteed by the federal government and tax-free municipal bonds. In Session II, the focus will be on IRA’s, the stock market, mutual funds, dollarcost-averaging, and building a diversified portfolio (asset allocation and portfolio diversification). Scott Vollmar of Battle Creek will be the instructor. To register, call the Com­ munity Education office at 852-9275. • NOTICE • Vermontville Township Board of Review The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Opera House, South Main St., Vermontville, on: Tuesday, March 3,1992 I ...to organize and review the 1992 tax roll. — Monday, March 9 — from 9 AM to Noon, and from 1 pm to 4 pm — Tuesday, March 10,1992 — from 1 pm to 5 pm, and from 7 pm to 9 pm For property owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 1992 valuation should be changed. In addition to the training of the advocates, a victim ad­ vocate supervisor, Detective Jeanne Zuker, has also gone through numerous hours of training and seminars on the rights of victims. Zuker and her supervisor, D/Lt. Kent Ruesch, will oversee the vic­ tim advocate program. Each Eaton County Sheriff Deputy also has received training in their annual recertification on how best to use the program and victims’ rights. Eaton County is the first department in the tri-county area to initiate the victim ad­ vocate program. Kelsey said he hopes the success of this program will lead other departments into forming similar programs. Honorroll Continued from page 8 Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kevin Stevens, Heather Steward, Kim Thompson, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. 12th Grade ♦Paul Adrianson, Steven Ainsworth, Cabe Allen, Scott Armour, Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey, Brian Brandt, Cristina Casado-Gil, ♦Rachelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, *Sara Degroot, Terry Dempsey, ♦Renee Dingman, *Kelly Endsley, *Tony Eye, *Tim Ferrier, Matt Gates, Melissa Gillean, *Donna Green, Holli Hale, Kandy Hart, Brice Hasselback, Steve Hay, Kelly Hickey, Patricia Hill, Rebec­ ca Jensen, *Jamie Joseph, Tracy Kangas, Maria Kir­ chhoff, Jeff Knoll, Vicky Koch, T.J. Loy, Dianna Mahone Mahoney, Core Corey Mettler Mettler, Derek Morawski, Cindy Mor­ ris, Cshris Mudry, Matt Nehmer, Travis Norton, Aaron Patrick, Janet Pool, Jerry Reese, Mindy Reid, Jeremy Reynolds, Carrie Root, *Dawn Root, *Amy Roscoe, Tim Schilz, Blanca Serrano, *Victoria Slocum, ♦Darrel Stine, ♦ Leigh Stine, Craig Swanson, Casey Thompson, Carol Vanderske, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Jacob Williams. Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.00 for all classes of real and personal property. William Crittenden, Assessor Russell Laverty, Supervisor (112) Your 24 Hour vCialadsosffifi&eud rPilaucenmienit and Information Line A voice COMMUNICATION MRWCE OF J-AP ORAFHICS InA. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven*days*a-week, 24 hours-a-day... SEE] SEE]' DIRECTORY ’SS5‘ M PRESS For Our Prtnlln^Doportnwnl PRESS For Our Circulation Ooportmont PRESS [0 For Num S Information . McClary ■ Brown Brown - Moon Robret and Elizabeth Rathbun of Vermontville are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Heather to Donald D. Hicks, the son of Ken and Nella Hicks of Dansville. An April 25 wedding date has been set. Leaton and Betty McClary of Dryden are happy to an­ nounce the enagements of their daughter, Kandice Lynn, to Eric Douglas Brown of Potterville. Kandice graduated from Dryden High School in 1986 and is currently attending Michigan State University and working at Michigan National Bank. Eric, is the son of Doug and Nancy Brown of Vermont­ ville. He is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is attending Michigan State University. He is work­ ing at GC Services in Lansing. They are planning an Oct. 17 wedding. Doug and Nancy Brown of Vermontville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Anne, to Louis Ferdinand Moon of Williamston. Heather graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1985 and received her associate’s degree from the Institute of Merchandise and Design in Lansing in 1987. She is currently employed at Michigan National Bank. Louis is the son of Jill and Fred Moon of Howell, and is a 1984 graduate of Howell High School. He graduated from Michigan State Univer­ sity with a bachelor’s degree in 1989. Louis is a sales representative for Gordon Foods. A May 16 wedding is being planned. Barry County Extension Service events Dietrick ■ Halsey The engagement of Ann Marie Dietrick and Daniel L. Halsey, both of Columbus, Ohio, is announced. Ann is a graduate of the Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. She is a doctor at the Columbus Children’s Hospital and serves as an assistant pro­ fessor at Ohio State University. Dan is a 1984 Maple Valley High School graduate. He at­ tended Western Michigan University, graduating with a degree in engineering. At the present time, he is employed with Honda of America Inc. of Marysville, Ohio as a mechanical engineer. The couple plan to be mar­ ried in Columbus March 28. Ann is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Dietrick of Painesville, Ohio. Dan is the son of Hap and Gerry Halsey of Vermontville. 948-4450 ' You’ll be asked MSIHsJli&lt PRESS [I] For CluiKM Raloo t Doadllnoi PRESS Q] To Ploco • CiuolRod PRESS |51 For Dliploy Ado Rathbun - Hicks ...by calling then press 3 on your touch tone phone. tSfflnj PRESS Q For Bnlnm Houn Engagements winter also which , f . papers) you want your ad to appear — when and how many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 Feb. 19 - Dairy Satellite Tele-Conference, Noon; call 948-4862 for details. Feb. 19 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Room 10B, United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings. Feb. 20 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. Feb. 22 - Horse Judging Workshop, 9 a.m., MSU Livestock Judging Pavilion, MSU, East Lansing. Feb. 24 - 4-H Rabbit Craft Night, 7 p.m., Expo Bldg. Feb. 28-29 - 4-H Veterinary Science Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. Since the Dec. 21 winter solstice, the days in Maple Valley have been getting longer. In fact, hours of sunlight will con­ tinue to increase until the summer solstice, which falls on June 20 this year. Since days are getting longer, the Earth’s crust will start heating up again, but it’s still not warm enough to soak up much in the way of sunshine. Many studies have shown that lack of sunlight leads to an in­ crease iin depression and domestic abuse. Why this happens is not certain, but it is known that some of the body’s most important chemical reactions take place in the skin with the assistance of sunlight. For instance, vitamin D is activated by sunlight on the skin. Since vitamim D is needed for strong bones, it’s easy to understand why low sunlight regions, like the Scandinavian countries, have such a high incidence of the bone softening disease, rickets. What can be done to avoid sunlight deprivation, other than taking off for Florida in the winter? Try to get what little sunlight there is. Get outside for walks or ice fishing and let the sunshine hit as much skin as comfortable. Another option may be the use of tanning beds. Although care must be taken to avoid injury, tanning beds can be a safe way to soak up ultraviolet rays, which will help counter sunlight deprivation. Realizing it s still the middle of February, take an opportunity you can to “let the sunshine in!” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 13 DHIA, Holstein group hand our awards locally On Jan. 25, the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) and the Holstein Association held their 1991 annual meeting. The meeting marked 69 years of DHIA in Eaton County. Area producers en­ joyed the meal, guest speaker George Atkeson’s presenta­ tion on New Zealand and then recognized this years award winners. The Holstein Association honored Tracy Stevens for outstanding 4-H dairy work with Holstein cattle in Eaton hi County, DHIA presented 10 awards to deserving producers including: Fifty year member, Loren Wilmore; High Herd, Ritter Farms; High Five-year Average, James Lee; High In­ crease Herd, Mike Lyon; Rit­ ter Milk Quality Award, James Lee; High Two-year- Horse project recycling set Eaton County 4-H Horse Project members and leaders are invited to. help in a recycl- Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING February 5, 1992 Meeting 7:30-11 p.m. Present: J.W. Cooley, L. Pixixley, W. Wilson, N. Rasey. Absent: J. Jarvie. Also present L. Wilson Dep. Clerk and several citizens. Treasurer's Report: G. Fund Bal. $53,525,02; Block Grant $2815.83; Fire Vat. $38,982.19; Amb. Vat $43,552.48; Twp. Imp. $49,503,09; PPC#1 $576.48; #2 $164.28. Bills approved: General Fund: L 605.37 L. Pixley D. Hall 496.17 27.70 Cons. Row N. Rasey Arris Matrix J.W. Cooley.... FinkBlttS Accident Fund u N. Rasey M. Meade Ml Bell. J.W. Cooley. 139.21 45.00 1070.00 ...938.17 M.V. News. J. Jorvie W. Wilson... H.C. Bank... V. Nash....... 83.12 375.00 Print. Sys.... D. Hall ..32.02 .179.69 ..30.40 .510.00 ..83.12 .738.20 ..16.33 162.08 ..26.33 Block Grant: Yoder Window and Siding $5403.00. Nt Witaiiiii oJ F Mt ffWafcnB, K old, Ritter Farms; High Three-year-old, Joe and Stacey Edick; High Fouryear-old, Jim and Martha Skittenhelm; High Cow, Jim and Martha Skittenhelm, and High Lifetime Cow, James Lee. Other action taken: 1. Annual Meeting set-March 28, 1992 1:30 p.m. Castleton Twp. Hall. 2. Cemetery Software purchase authorized. 3. King, Ryan, & Associates — assessors to be con­ tacted by certified letter, return receipt requested regarding assessors plat. 4. Motion to suspend sale of township hall. 5. Motion to seek estimates on 1. repairing twp. hall, 2. removing and replacing structure on same site, 3. building new hall on another site. 6. Amended Twp. Imp. budget to increase for Barry Co. Road Comm, decrease balance. 7. Resolution approving $12,000 for local match on State Road bridge over Mud Creek. 8. Advertise for bids for cemetery care. 9. Chapman to be notified sale of hall suspended. 10. Amended Treasurers budget increase by $1000. decrease balance. (119) Estate Auction^ 2 Parcels of real estate Friday, Feb. 28 • 5 P.M. ision PARCEL#!: 1983 Friendship 24x44 doublewide mobile home located on four lots at 330 Philadelphia Street (first street north of the bridge and west) Home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 30x36 garage. JI ing project at 2 p.m. Satur­ day, Feb. 22, at the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. Old trophies will be clean­ ed, sorted and prepared for recycling. These refurbished trophies will have new parts added to them to become the trophies awarded at the July 4-H Horse Developmental Committee’s annual horse show. Seminar on care options offered at LCC March 6 An overview of care alter­ natives will highlight the seminar “Long-Term Care Options,”-which will be of­ fered Friday, March 6, by Lansing Community Col­ lege’s Center for Aging Education. Seminar presenter Lorraine Pierce will discuss the basics of home care, retirement centers, nursing homes as well as placement and quality care issues. It will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Cost is $17 (in-district resi­ dent) and $24.50 (out-of­ district resident). For more information or to register, call LCC at (517) 483-1179. PARCEL #2: Two story, 3 bedroom, 1 '/> home located at 132 State Street (corner of Church and State) OPEN HOUSES Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 4:00-5:30 and Sunday, Feb. 23 • 1:00-2:30 Call for flyer! The Estate of harold Christiansen, owner Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Ph. 517-726-0181 or FAX 726-0060 "Selling Real Estate and Personal Property at auction, anywhere" / Girl Scout Brownie Troop 678 was visited by "Mr. Rockafellow," who g presentation and answered many questions about his pet boa constrictor. Each Brownie got a chance to hold the snake and have her picture taken with it. Pictured are (top) Micah Tobias, Mr. Rockafellow (holding the snake), Pam Tobias (troop leader), Misty Verstrat, (bottom) Cashel Harp and Sarah Perry. Joelle Simon and Dhani Tobias were guests. 'Getting the Facts' workshop “Getting the Facts” is an adult 4-H workshop designed to assist volunteers, staff and leaders in working with youth who are experiencing pro­ blems due to divorce, family violence and sexuality issues. The workshop will be held March 13-14 at Kettunen Center, a statewide training center near Cadillac. For complete workshop details, contact the Eaton County Extension office, 543-2310 or 372-5594. Register by Feb. 27. CUP-N-SAVE 1/ M-c Auto Repair 'i hin and Towing =! 24-Hour Wrecker Service AAA Authorized Ml HI Mike Visger • 852-1649 Dog leaders to meet Feb. 19 The Eaton County 4-H Dog Leaders will meet Wednes­ day, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office in Charlotte. Updates and plans for the pre-fair dog match will be discussed. 4-H dog leaders are encouraged to attend. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal 1.0. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted iin! Brownies visited by a snake BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Seruices, Inc. 698-7979 W’rctfoK' Su f Siding is a smart investment. Paying too much for it isn't. Re-siding is one of the most-efficient home improvements you can make. Because it adds to the beauty and comfort of your home right away, and adds to the resale value later. vinyl siding from Wolverine features easymaintenance and the life-long durability you expect with premium vinyl siding — at a popular price. Make the smart move. Call today and we’ll give you more information on Weatherstone premium vinyl siding from Wolverine. It may be to­ day’s most economical way to avoid re-painting. Plus, WeatherstoneiM Wolverine Technologies <eoe) Three Bldgs. South of corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (localea in the Kent-1 wood, Cdrporafe < * Comp/ex\ bulchlap in Clay wlttC - (xirn-u'ideC EOt HOMETOWN: LUMBER YARD 219 South State Nasvhille 852-0882 See Us for... • Delivery • Planning VISA Estimates Savings MatlerCard �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992__Page 14 This Week in SPORTS Lions top Lansing Christian 70-60 Lansing Christian should have fouled somebody else. The Pilgrims needed to get the ball, so they were forced to foul. But Maple Valley guard Chip Reese was not the guy they wanted to send to the line. The 5-8 senior buried all nine of his free throw attempts in the fourth quarter to lead the visiting Lions to a 70-60 non­ conference win on Friday night. The win was the fifth in the last six games for Maple Valley. The Lions improved to 10-4 overall entering tonight's non­ league encounter against Lakewood (6-9). e Maple Valley held a seemingly comfortable 35­ 26 halftime lead, but went suddenly cold in the third quarter. Four-ofl4 shooting from the floor, coupled with some suspect defense, allowed Lansing Christian to get back into the game. "We gave up too many easy baskets," Lion coach Jerry Reese said of the third quarter, which ended with a 47-45 Pilgrim lead. The game was still tight in the final three minutes until a tie-breaking Mickey Collier triple gave Maple Valley some breathing room. The Lions, who had GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU and THE classifieds GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 mnPLE VFIU£EY news ...a local paper oftoday!-*• struggled from the charity stripe for much of the season, filled up 12-of-15 fourth quarter free throws and were six-for-eight from the field in the period. Maple Valley hit 25-for58 from the floor in the a game, 43-percent shooting clip. It was 19-of23 from the line. Darrel Stine and Brice Hasselback scored 18 points apiece to lead the Lion scoring. The pair also combined for 19 rebounds, with Stine collecting 10. Tim Ferrier and Collier also hit double figures with 12 points each. All of Chip Reese's nine points came on fourth-quarter free throws. Ferrier had four steals, while Stine dished off four assists. Following the Lakewood game, the Lions will return to SMAA action Friday night at Bellevue. Chip Reese: a perfect nine-for-nine from the line in the fourth quarter of win over Lansing Christian Maple Valley, which currently leads the rest of the league pack with a 3-0 mark, has not had a league game since it defeated St. Philip on Jan. 24. Lion matmen compete in Mid Michigan league meet The Maple Valley wrestling team travelled to Bath Saturday for the Mid Michigan Wrestling League meet. Team scores were not available. Individually, several Lions posted victories. Chris Varney, wrestling at 103 pounds, pinned opponents from Dansville and Potterville, each in the second period. Aaron Patrick (145) was the only other Maple Valley wrestler to win both of his matches. Patrick pinned his Bellevue for and won on a decision against Middleton-Fulton. Also winning matches by pins were Jack Cripe (119), Grant Simpson (130) and Tom Snyder (160). Dan Kinkier (152) and Brian Dennis (171) won matches via decision. On Tuesday Maple Valley won a pair of duals against Hopkins and Bangor. In the Hopkins meet, the Lions prevailed 39-22. Maple Valley defeated Bangor 44-24. Cripe, Simpson and Patrick each won both of their matches on falls. Jason Byington (152), Snyder and Dennis also recorded pins for Maple Valley. Finkler and Matt Bowen (135) won matches on decisions. The Lions travel to Pennfield for team district competition Wednesday. The Lions have a tough draw, facing the host Panthers in ■ a 6 p.m. semifinal. Pennfield was third in last week's Class C state poll. Maple Valley wrestlers will also compete in the individual districts on Saturday at Bellevue. The top four finishers in each weight class advance to regional competition on Feb. 29 at Napoleon High School. Athens, Pennfield, Bellevue, Bronson, Centreville, Climax-Scotts, Concord, GalesburgAugusta, Homer, Martin, Mendon, Olivet, Potterville, Quincy, Springport and Union City will also be competing at Bellevue. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Maple Valley High School OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SALES & SERVICE THURSDAY,,, FEBRUARY 18, 1992 • Freshman, J.V., Var. Basketball, Home, Lakewood, 4:30 p.m. 4” to 12” WELLS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1992 I i^Lu-Var- ''olley^aN- Away> Portland St. Pats., 6:30 P p.m • Wrestling, Away, Team Districts, Pennfield THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1992 • Fresh., J.V., Var. Volleyball, Away, St. Philip, 4:45 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1992 • Fresh., J.V., Var. Basketball, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1992 Z u/’ mVar' y°,,eyba,l> Home. S.M.A.A. Tourn. Tourn., 10:00 a.m. Wrestling, Away, Bellevue, Individual Districts MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ’ ^®sb-yolleyball, Home, B.C. Lakeview, 6:00 p m • J.V. & Var. Volleyball, Away, Potterville, 6:00 p.m. Ionia County C.O.A. lunch menu Wednesday, Feb. 19 Macaroni and cheese, cin­ namon applesauce, tomatoes and green pepper, pineapple. Thursday, Feb. 20 Peanut butter sandwich, turkey veg. soup, asparagus, sweet treat. Friday, Feb. 21 Tuna casserole, peas, whole carrots, grapefruit. Monday, Feb. 24 Polish dog, sauerkraut, whipped potatoes, sweet treat. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Meat loaf w/gravy, parsley potatoes, vegetable blend, apple. NOTE: All meals served with bread and milk, Menu subject to change. • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete Urie of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WEOWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER gravel wells A SPECIALTY Estimates Available 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �fl?e Most Beautiful Day of 'pour bife start with thefinest STATIONERY choose from our selection of WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS o NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES o ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overnight for selection at your convenience 49 rannih Phone 946-9554 Hastings �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 16 Minutes of Regular Meeting MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, 7 p.m., February 10, 1992 Present: H. Stewart, J. Krolik, B. Leep, L. Mengyan, T. Spoelstra, Ozzie D. Parks, D. Tuckey. Absent: R. Eaton. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart. A roll call vote was taken for atten­ dance which is listed above. Administrators present: B. Farnsworth, L. Lenz, O. Parks, N. Potter, J. Putnam 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Leep and sup­ ported by Krolik to approve the minutes of the January 13, 1992 regular meeting. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Spoelstra and sup­ ported by Tuckey to approve bills payable from the general fund in the amount of $66,238.17. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 4. 'Payrolls: A motion was made by Tuckey, sup­ ported by Mengyan to approve the transfer of $190,831.97 for the 1/24/92 payroll and $189,633.11 • NOTICE • Castleton Township accepting bids for contract for care and upkeep of Hosmer, Barryville and Stoney Point Cemeteries. Contact J. Jarvie, Box 715, Nashville or J. Cooley, 512 N. Main, Nashville for copy of Cemetery Bid Requirements. Bids to be received by Castleton Township Board, 98 S. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073, by March 3, 1992. Castleton Township reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. for the 2/7/92 payroll. Ayes: all. Motion carried. It was noted that many people in the audience were standing because of lack of space. A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Mengyan to ad­ journ and resume the meeting in the high school library. Ayes: Mengyan, Stewart, Tuckey. Nays: Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra. Motion failed. A motion was made by Krolik to move all board meetigs to the High School Library, beginning with tonight's meeting, supported by Stewart. Ayes: all. Motion carried. Meeting resumed in the library at 7:20 p.m. 5. Communications: A letter of commendation was received from Dr. William J. Bushaw, Associate Director for Accreditation at the University of Michigan applauding the continued efforts of Maple Valley Schools in meeting accreditation standards of the University of Michigan. A Thank You note was received from staff members Amy Toutant for the reading inservice workshop and refreshments. A survey and information in regard to non-school competition during the school year was received from the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The boards attention was also directed to a publication from the Michigan Association of School Boards in which the MASB Board of Directors stated their op­ position to the MHSAA proposal that would regulate non-school participation in athletics. Athletic Director, Bill Farnsworth also recommended that the board should indicate on the survey that they favor no change in current rules. A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra to accept Farn­ sworth's recommendation to recommend no change be made in current MHSAA rules. Ayes: all. Motion carried. The results of a recent arbitration ruling, in which the grievance was denied, were presented to the board. 6. Reports: Superintendent Parks presented the Maple Valley Schools MEAP Test results and a com­ parison of Maple Valley scores with the state averages. Barb Davis from the EISD gave a presenta­ tion on how the test data is analyzed and used by school improvement committees to plan strategies for instruction. Larry Lenz gave a report on the new requirements in the state aide act for state endorsed diplomas. The classes of 1994-1996 will have to achieve certain levels on all areas of their MEAP scores to be eligible for a Thank You — Annual — ^VACCINATION Larry Julius, D.V.M. Ark Veterinary Services 616-792-9500 Nashville Fire Hall Tuesday 6:30-9:00 p.m. FEB. 18 FEB. 25 Sunday, Noon-3:00 p.m. FEB. 23 MAR. 1 Rabies — 1 yr. s9.50 Rabies — 3 yr. s 13.00 Distemper — Dog — 7 in 1 Combination $13.00 Distemper — Cat — 4 in 1 Combination or Leukemia $ 13.00 Male Cat Neutering s 19.00 Bring in secure carrier. Additional 10% Off for 3 Animals or More CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all my friends, for all their help and love, during my time of betrayal and sorrow. (True) friends are a wonderful gift from God. God bless you all. Love Cindy Gilson Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment Pets DOBERMAN PUPPIES full bred, 4 left, $50. 852-1650 after 6p.m. FOR SALE: AKC registered black lab, female puppies, dew claws removed and starter shots, ready March 1st. $150. 852-9611. Miscellaneous ADOPTION Couple wants to adopt baby. Legal, confidential. Call Pat collect 517-646-0330. state endorsement on their high school diploma. Beginning with the class of 1997, students will have to achieve a satisfactory level on a state developed assessment test to receive a high school diploma. Larry Lenz reported that the state legislature recently passed a law which allow schools to establish eligibliity requirements for students wanting to enroll in driver education classes during the summer. The administration recommended looking into developing eligibility requirements for Maple Valley. The board requested that the administration develop a plan to be brought to the board at a later date. Nancy Potter presented and explained a timeline for selection of a language arts curriculum for the elementary. Bill Farnsworth presented the high school suspen­ sion and attendance reports. 7. Resignation of board member: Superintendent Parks recommended that the board accept the resignation of board member Rebecca Eaton. Motion by Krolik, supported by Mengyan to accept the resigation of Rebecca Eaton. Ayes: all. Motion carried. Stewart recommended advertising the opening of a position on the school board for one more week because of the short time allowed to submit letters of interest. He recommended calling a special meeting on February 24, 1992 to interview each candidate. Mo­ tion by Stewart to advertise in next week's paper and call a special board meeting for February 24, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. to interview candidates supported by Tuckey. Ayes. all. Motion carried. The new deadline for applications is February 24, 1992 at 6:30 p.m. Each applicant should plan to attend the special meeting. 8. Budget update: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Leep to accept the operating budget amendment as presented. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 9. Bus radios: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Tuckey to accept the recommendation of Gerald Aldrich to purchase 4 individual bus radios for $524 each and one hand held radio for $499 for a total cost of $2,595. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 10. Office computer for high school: Larry Lenz recommended the purchase of computer hardware for the high school office from Maple Valley Computer Center. A motion was made by Tuckey to accept the Continued on next page— CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD of REVIEW will meet on March 3, 1992 at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville to organize an review the 1992 assessment roll. The BOARD OF REVIEW will also meet on March 9,1992 from 9 A.M. to noon and 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and on March 10, 1992 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show evidence why the 1992 valuation should be changed. . The ratio of assessment and multipliers on each class of property are as follows: RATIO AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% MULTIPLIER 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township (2/18-25/92-116) For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT with option to buy. 3 bedrooms, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, basement 3 car garage, inground swimming pool, 2 acres, landscaped. Nash­ ville. Call after 4pm 517-852-1590. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. National Ads GAME WARDENS security, maintenance, etc. No exp. neces­ sary. For info, call (219) 769-6649 ext. 7224. 9a.m. to 9p.m. WOULD YOU STUFF 1000 envelopes for $3000 plus 50% commission? Free details. Rush 2 stamps: WNS Publishing Co., P.O. Box 5428-R1, Coralville, IA 52241. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner - Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM 4Ifl • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS VH6 O Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville I Ml M’ �'W &Ss; s; ss xSk §$ §$$ %$• AS A :S.> Ssasasr* sasr "J1 JWqqj 1**j i "**S * iW-ll® IWiiis ElMhttiHlw iSMMtaailMI. afalWHffltolU Xi’lUlf.B.lwfrt 13K From previous page— bid from Maple Valley Computer Center for $10,540, supported by Mengyan. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 11. Language Arts - Jr./Sr. High School: The proposed additions and changes to the Jr./Sr. high school curriculum are to allign the Maple Valley curriculum with the State of Michigan Core Curriculum. A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Leep to accept the recommenda­ tion the language arts committee to purchase textbooks and outline for the language arts core curriculum at a cost of not more than $10,136. Ayes: all. Motion carried. Krolik com­ mended the language arts committee for their efforts. 12. Attendance Policy: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to accept the recommendation of the high school School Improve­ ment Committee to change the attendance procedure outlined in the high school handbook to allow 10 days absence per semester instead of 12 days. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 13. Fund Raising: It was the consensus of the public relations and policies committees to continue fundraising policies and practices currently being us­ ed in the Maple Valley Schools. Stewart commended the various organizations for their hard work and commitment. A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra to accept the recommendation of the public relations and policies committees. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 14. Inservice: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Krolik to approve the 1 /2 day inservice with the focus on improving mathematics as recom­ mended by the professional development committee. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 15. Preprimary Aide: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Tuckey to accept the recom­ mendation of J. Putnam and J. Haag to hire Vicki Root for the 1/2 day per week position as aide in the preprimary program. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 16. KIDS Petition: Stewart made a motion to adopt the resolution of support for the KIDS petition drive, supported by Spolestra. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 17. Revision of aide time: A motion was made by Krolik to clarify the situation with Nancy Brown and hire her on a full-time basis, supported by Tuckey. Ayes: all. Carried. 18. Schools of Choice: This is an upcoming item. Community members are needed to serve on this committee. 19. Closed session: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Krolik to go into closed session. A roll call vote was taken. Krolik-Aye, LeepAye, Mengyan-Aye, Spoelstra-Aye, Stewart-Aye, Tuckey-Aye. Motion carried. 9:30 p.m. 20. Open Session: A motion was made by Stewart to return to open session, suported by Krolik. A roll call vote was taken. Krolik-Aye, Leep-Aye, MengyanAye, Spoelstra-Aye, Stewart-Aye, Tuckey-Aye. Mo­ tion carried. 10:50 p.m. 21. Health Care Aide: A discussion was held on the financial arrangements with Loree Smith, medical specialist. The matter was referred to the personnel committee to come back to the board with a recom­ mendation as soon as possible. 22. Adjournment: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Krolik to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: all. Meeting adjourned. Time: 11:00 p.m. I® ftw> Preliminary Agenda for the next regular meeting to be held on March 9, 1992 iw'! IB ■■ jtfi Action Items: 1. Schools of Choice policies and procedures 2. Building use policies 3. Telephone improvements 5* 5 0 Reports: 1. Academic achievement improvement plans. 2. Professional development plans. 3. Preliminary financial projections for next year. Agenda items are subject to revision. (121) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 17 Nashville Council considers 1992-93 budget By Teresa Frith Nashville Village Council members discussed the pro­ posed 1992-93 budget Thurs­ day night. The suggested budget allows for general fund revenues of $349,927 and ex­ penditures of $321,995. Local streets funds showed $43,850 in revenues and $41,480 in expenditures; ma­ jor streets showed $62,730 in revenues and $59,880 in ex­ penditures; sewer fund pro­ jected $156,400 in revenues and $154,400 in expenditures; and the water fund allowed $84,800 revenues and $84,300 in expenditures. These figures are subject to change, depending on the out­ come of the vote at next week’s council meeting. In other business last Thurs­ day, the council: — Announced that the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals is still seeking two more members and the Planning Commisission is one member short. The council has received some ap­ plications, but are still accep­ ting names. If anyone would like to app­ ly for any of these positions, contact the Village Hall for more information. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a village resident. — Accepted the ambulance and fire budgets for con­ sideration. The proposed am­ bulance budget is $50,100 and the fire budget is $62,171. —. Heard yearly reports from the public works and police departments. Manufactured home workshop planned in Charlotte An “Is There A Manufac­ tured Home In Your Future?” workshop will be held Wednesday evening, March 11, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Eaton Intermediate School, 1790 E. Packard Highway, in Charlotte. This free program will iden­ tify the particular issues to consider in comparing one home with another, how to work with a dealer, the rules and regulations to siting a home, financing a home, and participants will have an op­ portunity to hear from a panel of manufactured home owners about their “real life” ex­ periences with their home. Pre-registration is required. Call the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to reserve a seat. Century Furnace 80% Efficient Vermontville Hardware SPECIAL OF THE WEEK $46" White Toilet 40-GALLON Gas Water Heater Cash & Carry $I1D E ED E 00 • Heating^ • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work 40-GALLON Electric Water $l1OCvC0 Heater... HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to S p.m. ■amarT-sr^) 131 8. Main mile^p"es ft walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 — Announced that bids are being accepted for firewood from trees that have been cut down by the village. Bids will be taken at the Village Hall until March 12. The next council meeting will be-at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Village Hall. A public hearing will be held to discuss the proposed 1992-93 budget. SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Maple valley Schools EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN to be held February 22,1992 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that a special election of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district, on Saturday, February 22, 1992. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition(s) will be submitted at the special election: I. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Ten Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($10,450,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping an addition or addi­ tions to and partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the Fuller and Maplewood elementary schools and the middle/high school building; con­ structing a new running track; and developing and improving the sites? II. ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 4 mills ($4.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valua­ tion for a period of 3 years, 1992, 1993 and 1994, to provide additional operating funds, in part, to operate the proposed new facilities and to con­ tinue and improve existing curriculum? PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELECTORS AT THIS ELECTION, WILL BE GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BONDS PAYABLE FROM GENERAL AD VALOREM TAXES. THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Alvin Starr, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of January 9, 1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in the Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Eaton County: Jail, 1 Mill, 2006; Eatran 1/3 Mill, 1991; 911, 1 Mill, 1993. By Vermontville Township: 1 Mill, 1996; 1/2 Mill, 1996. By Carmel Township: None. By Chester Township: None. By Kalamo Township: None. By Sunfield Township: None. By the School District: 20.71 Mills, 1991 only. Date: January 10, 1992 ALVIN STARR, Treasurer, Eaton County I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of January 28,1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County: Courthouse Renovation, .35 Mills, 1992-1999 Unlimited Tax Pledge; Commission on Aging, .25 Mills, 1992-1994; 911 System, 1.00 Mills, 1992-1994. By Baltimore Township: None. By Castleton Township: 1.00 Mills, 1992. By Assyria Township: None. By Maple Grove Township: None. By the School District: 20.71 mills, 1991 only. Date: January 28, 1992 Juanita Yarger, Treasurer, Barry County This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan. David D. Tuckey, Secretary, Board of Education �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 18 Maplewood fifth-grade boys remain undefeated By Art Frith Maplewood’s fifth-grade boys’ White basketball team remained undefeated after Saturday’s final game of the Maple Valley Boy’s In­ tramural Basketball League. The Kellogg Blue team grabbed a first-quarter lead as Shawn Graham put the game’s first points on the scoreboard. Maplewood quickly answered with a basket from Troy Duf­ fey. At the end of the first period, Maplewood led 8-5. Kellogg came on strong during the second period, holding Maplewood scoreless and taking a 10-8 lead going into the halftime break. Mark Fuller tied the game at 10-all 1:30 into the third period, starting a rally that would revive his teammates. Maplewood regained the lead by the end of the third period, 20-19. Both teams poured it on during the final period, with Kellogg holding onto a onepoint lead. In the game’s final four seconds, Troy Duffey sank his final hoop of the season and Maplewood won 24-23. In the morning’s second game, the Kellogg White quintet defeated Maplewood Blue. Following the tip-off, Maplewood quickly put its first points on the scoreboard with a basket from Trent Graham. Midway through the second period Maplewood led 9-8. Kellogg made some defensive moves and key steals which translated into a 10- 9 halftime lead. Kellogg never looked back after the start of the second half, leading 18-11 at the end of the third period and going on to win 21-15. Joey Bowers and Troy Duf­ fey were Maplewood’s top hoopsters with 11 and 10 points. Kellogg’s high scorers were Shawn Graham and Dustin London with nine points each and Chris Ewing with eight. Head referee Jerry Reese, who also is Maple Valley Higfh School’s varsity basket­ ball coach, said much of the credit for the success of this year’s intramural league can be attributed to the coaches. “The coaches work ex- VOTE NO Saturday, Feb. 22,1992 Some Points to Consider! #1 Did I miss a public meeting on this Bond Issue, or does someone have something to hide? #2 Our place had a 20% per yr. increase in valuation from 1970 to 1990, so if you want to know what this will cost you take your SEV and compound 20% x 35 years #5 MV had almost 80% of its 1991 graduation class go on to college, trade school or armed services. Isn’t this education at its best? Can any of these high millage districts that we hear about match this? I don’t think so! #4 Can we afford to make Kellogg school a playschool as stated in paper? If you put all Adult Ed. there, how may people will you lose because they can’t travel there from the Trailer Park? #5 Get out and vote Feb. 22! The only votes that count are the ones on the ballot! Ron Tobias VOTE NO FEB. 22! tremely well with these fifthand sixth-graders,” he said. They’ve taught their teams a positive sense of competition, win or lose, that I haven’t seen in other sports programs.” The coaches for Maplewood are Steve Duffey, Terry Braden, Darryl Kenyon and Doug Brown. Kellogg’s coaches include Roger Adams, Mike Ewing, Tony Phenix, Al Easy and Bob Harvey. The sixth-grade teams were idle last Saturday because of a tournament in Lansing. Maple Valley Boys’ Intramural League Stan­ dings Win-Loss-Tie Fifth Graders Maplewood White 4-0-0 Kellogg White 3-1-0 Maplewood Blue 1-3-0 Kellogg Blue 0-4-0 Sixth Graders Kellogg White Kellogg Blue Maplewood Blue Maplewood White 2-0-1 2-1-0 1-1-1 1-2-0 Barry County Democrats plan annual potluck, meeting The Barry County Democratic Party will have a potluck and gathering at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Films and literature on the five Democratic Party can­ didates for president will be available, to let voters become more informed before the March 17 Michigan Presiden­ tial Primary. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and table service. The Democrats will furnish coffee and tea. All are welcome, including Republicans. Steven Frith (26) and Trent Graham (11) start Satur­ day morning's second game between Kellogg and Maplewood fifth grade boys. Potato suffers unfair rap for being unhealthy Potatoes, one of the most popular and versatile vegetables today, native to South America, February has been declared “Potato Lover’s” month. Native Americans domesticated the potato long ago, 3,000 B.C. The first Europeans to see the potato were explorers in the 1550s. The potato, a well traveled vegetable, was introduced to Europe and then re-introduced as a cultivated crop in North America in 1719 when it was brought as an import from Ireland. The potato is an excellent food, and unfortunately it has gotten the undeserved reputa­ tion for being fattening. That reputation comes from adding the extra items, such as butter and other fats during the preparation. One medium­ sized (one third of a pound) baked potato contains about 115 calories. This is without the butter, the gravy or the sour cream. This compares with two slices of bread at 120 calories. The potato is nutrient rich! That’s reason enough to eat a potato. A medium sized potato (three per pound) pro­ vides one-third the adult daily requirement of Vitamin C, which is needed to resist in­ fections and insure more rapid healing of wounds. Potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrates. We need more than three times as much carbohydrates as pro­ tein in our diets. Car­ bohydrates often labeled the “bad guys,’’ provide necessarey body energy. The potato also supplies potassium, vitamin B-l, niacin, iron and fiber. This nutrient packed vegetable has been both a gourmet’s delight and the mainstay of peasants through its history. Today potatoes are a good buy at the supermarket, pro­ viding good nutrition for relatively low cost. Storage is important for maximum quali- Randall named Womyn's Concerns director The Womyn’s Concern Center, a Community Action Agency program in South Central Michigan, has named Kathleen Randall as its new director. Womyn’s Concerns Center is located in Battle Creek, 175 Main St., and serves Branch, Barry, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. Randall is a graduate of Nazereth College and has been with the CAA since 1989. Kathleen has served in several capacities — special needs coordinator, county coordina­ tor and program manager — during that time. j ty. Store potatoes in a cool, dry, dark place that is well ventilated. The ideal storage temperature is 45-55 degrees. They will keep well for several weeks at this temperature. Potatoes require gentle handling as bumps and bruises turn them dark and cause them to rot. Do not store potatoes in the refrigerator, as the starch will turn to sugar and give them a sweet taste and dark color when cooked. Warm storage temperatures cause the potatoes to sprout and shrivel. Store potatoes away from any light, as it causes the potatoes to turn green and have a bitter flavor. The green color is formed by the toxic substance solanine, and should be cut off before the potato is used. If cooking potatoes with the skin on, select those that do not have any greening. If potatoes will be peeled before cooking, use a vegetable parer to keep the peelings as thin as possible. Peeled potatoes turn dark if not cooked right away. To produce their whiteness, toss them with a little lemon juice. Prolonged soaking in cold water prior to cooking is not recommended because it can result in vitamin loss. There are four basic types of potatoes grown in the* United. States. The russets, or Idahos, as they are called, are first rate for baking. They are oftren used in french fries as well. The round are good for boiling, mashing, home frying or for roasting along side the meat. The round red type is relatively thin skinned and perfect for boiling. The long whites are known as the most versatile. They are excellent fried, roasted, boiled or mashed. Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables we have. Fix them a new way for your family this month. Who’s Going To Pay You If You Can’t Work? If You Aren’t Sure, You may like to hear about an insurance plan that could pay you $1,000 per month after 30 days of disability for up to five years. At your age, and occupation class______, the annual premium would be $________ based upon Standard Non-Tabacco rates. Call your agent for more in­ formation on coverage to protect your most valuable asset. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Mi 49073 • 517-852-2005 QUIT SMOKING!! f The Directional Consulting Center for Hypnosis presents Certified Hypnotist JOHN TURBIN in a powerful session that will totally and forever stop your suicidal habit. John Turbin is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotist. You will stop smoking in one hour without withdrawal, nervousness, or weight gain. Total com is *50.00. Rsgistsr at ths door. Information (218) 385-3404 Bonus #1: Bring two friends, and your session will be 1 /2. Bonue #2: Bring 4 friends, and your sassion is free. MONDAY, MARCH 2nd • 10:00 A.M. ____Nashville Community Room �Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line FROM A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J-AD GRAPHICS INC. You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight j-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... Sun & News Banner Maple Valley News Weekender Shopper (Battle Creek) Reminder Advisor (Marshall) Lakewood News ... by Calling 948-4450 DIRECTORY EBB To place a classified ad after dialing the phone number above press fyl on your TOUCH-TONE PHONE! YOU WILL HEAR: PRESS [jJ For Business Hours If you are going to place an ad please have it ready. PRESSjT| For Classified Rates & Deadlines Please provide the following information to place your classified ad, and remember to speak slowly and clearly. PRESS [jJ To Place a Classified Ad PRESS PRESSjT|| For Our Printing Department PRESS jr|| For Our Circulation Department PRESS Hl For News & Information O What is your phone number? (Begin recording at the tone, when finished press the star key.) 0 Give your full name, spelling your last name. (When finished press the star key.) © What is your full address? (When finished press the star key.) O Under which classification would you like your ad to run? A few examples are: for sale, for sale auto, farm and misc. (When finished press the star key.) ©Which paper or combination of papers would you like your ad in? When, and for how many weeks? (When finished press the star key.) © Please recite your ad just as you would like it to be read in the paper. (When finished press the star key.) ©Your ad will be billed directly to your home unless you specify to charge to your VISA or Master Card. Please indicate which card, the number and the ex­ piration date. (When finished press the star key.) If you pause for three seconds or more the program will automatical* ly proceed to the next question. CLASSIFIED>LACENIENTFORM ——i-ATi ■K24 ® AD TO RUN IN WH’CHJPAWPERk(S) Weekender Reminder Shopper Advisor (Battle Creek) (Marshall) Sun & News PHONE NUMBEH 2 FULL NAME SPELL 0U1 YOUR LAST NAME 14] CLLAASSIFICATION SHOULD UNDER WHICH CLA YOUR ad APPEAR? • For Rent • For Salo • Garage Salo . Cord ol Thanko • Business Semico* • Jobs Wonted . Mlscellaneouo •Wonted rOMMUNlOAWNSBHWLFQF rOMMUNlOAWNS HWLFQF Mh Mh from • Antique* . For Salo Auto e in Momorlam • Pots • Help Wanted • Community Notices • Loot & Found • Root Estate • Form • Recreation . Wonted ® b°UUbm m thTpaper b p . ■@ SkLT0EY0UR M0°" VISA Use this form to fill out your ad. Be sure to have it ready before you dial CLASSIFIED 24. CLASSIFIED 24 is your 24 HOUR classified placement and information line voice communication service of J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 18, 1992 — Page 20 Vermontville dfllfl U WCapisi^//m?^G ^G Every Day OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 We reserve the right to limit quantities 160 S. Main, Vermontville 7Zt>"Uu4U PRICES GOOD MON., FEB. 17 THRU SAT., FEB. 22, 1992 3 lb. whole Frying Chickens Mr. Turkey Turkey Franks PRODUCE Snow White Cello Cauliflower up to and correct errors in printing. • NO Lottery LiCCnSC Yet Turkey Hygrade Drumsticks Hot Dogs Eckrich Reg. or Thick Bulk Colby, Longhorn or Colby Jack Bologna Cheese 1 lb. pkg. GROCERIES GROCERIES 2 lb. box Mrs. Butterworth’s Complete 16 oz. Shurfine Pancake Mixes 21b. Pork & Beans Assorted Campbell’s Special Request 72 ct. Bounty Towels Soups 10.75 & 11.5 oz.. I1 1I 96 oz. Sunny Delight 6 oz. Cello TemCole Radishes Citrus Punch 6.5 oz. Shurfine Chunk Lite Mueller’s Elbow Mac., Reg. or Thin Tuna Spaghetti 7 oz. Shurfine iib. Mac. & Cheese Shurfine Saltine Fresh Bunched Green Onions crackers 16 oz 5 lb. bag Shurfine 46 oz. can Shurfine Beet Sugar Tomato Juice 30 gal. size, 20 ct, Shurfine BEVERAGES BREAD 12 Pack Cans Bush & Bush Light 18 oz. Oven Fresh Mom’s Choice Bread WE NOW ACCEPT WIC COUPONS 5OC on Manufacturers coupons Trash Bags Asst. 16 oz. Shurfine Frozen vegetables 8 oz. Kraft Phlladelpia Cream cheese Pre-Priced 09* Asst. Banquet Pepsi varieties 8 Pack 20 oz. Bottles.. 20 oz. Singles Asst. Varieties. Frozen Dinners Asst. Var. 48 oz. Shurfine Cranberry Cocktail Juice � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-02-25.pdf 9a3ed783e7ea8ab2ef108f8114cae68f PDF Text Text **w Mio HAS™«3. Ml 4*>sa WftSTlW^S PUB’ !C LI8RABI Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 121 S CHURCH SI '952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905p HASTINGS. Ml 490581893 PO- Box A- Nashvill®, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 30 — Tuesday, February 25, 1992 Voters give loud 'no* to school bond, millage issues By Teresa Frith Maple Valley School District voters defeated by a wide margin Saturday both a $10.45 million bond proposal for expansion and a four-mill increase for operating costs. The bond issue, which would have paid for a new middle school wing and other improvements, was defeated bya4-l margin, 1,381 to328. The four-mill increase for operating costs also lost by a strong 3-1 negative vote, 1,338 to 373. A total of 1,714 votes were cast, including three spoiled Nashville Chamber of Commerce lays out plans, activities J-Ad Graphics News Service Nashville Chamber of Commerce members met Wednesday night at Clay’s Dinner Bell to discuss upcom­ ing plans and activities for 1992. “The Chamber of Com­ merce is a way of supporting local businesses and the development of our communi­ ty by lending support to many local activities, whether of­ ficially sponsored by the chamber or not,” explained chamber secretary Mary Ohler. “The Harvest Festival and Muzzleloader’s Rendez­ support for new businesses vous is just one example of and developments in any way some of the activities the possible,” said Ohler. “We Chamber has been involved in encourage all businesses in the over the last few years.” area, whether run out of the During Wednesday’s home or on Main Street, to in­ meeting, officers David Mace quire and join us.” (president), Dave Liebhauser In other business Wednes­ (vice president), Mary Ohler day, the chamber: (secretary), and Joanne — Urged members to at­ Winegar (treasurer) were tend the Economic Develop­ reinstated for another term. ment Committee meetings to “The chamber continues to add business support. be involved in any number of — Heard a .report from community events, such as the Maple Valley Superintendent Maple Valley High School See Chamber, Page 2 Career Day. We try to add our Maple Valley School District voters await their turn at Kellogg Elementary School to cast their ballots in Saturday's school bond and millage election. ballots, incorrectly done. Polls at Vermontville reported about 68 voters an Newcomers advance, incumbent falls in primary By Teresa Frith Two newcomers will ad­ vance to the Nashville general election on March 9 after win­ ning in the Feb. 17 Republican primary. Republicans Richard Tobias and Jeffrey Beebe received 64 and 60 votes respectively. In­ cumbent Ted Spoelstra led the way in the race for three Nashville Village Council seats with 82 votes. Defeated were incumbent Forrest Burd, who had 48 votes, and newcomer Arthur Frith, with 36. “I was pleased to hear the election results,” said Beebe. “I thank the people for their support and am ready for the challenge and responsibilities of the position of trustee.” hour and Nashville voters reported in at about 80 per hour. “This was an exceptionally high voter turnout,” said an election official at Maplewood School. Superintendent Ozzie Parks added, “This was one of the largest voter turnouts we’ve had in this district. It is ap­ parent that the size of the pro­ posal and the current state of the economy made the issues unacceptable at this time.” In recent weeks, the school bond and millage election was the topic of great discussion around Vermontville and Nashville. Numerous letters to the editor appeared in print, the majority opposing the bond and millage issues. Groups and individuals took out full-page ads to voice their positions, either for or against the proposals. Parks said that he had no idea as to what may happen to the proposals. All he could confirm was that they will be reviewed and discussed in the future. The superintedent said, “I appreciate the people in the community who took part in the studies and I ask them not to be discouraged. The economy had a lot to do with the election results.” Leap Year 1992 means February has 29 days Richard Tobias Tobias feelings. echoed those Doria Meeham casts her vote during last week's primary election in-Nashville. Jeffrey Beebe Ted Spoelstra “I feel fantastic,” he said. “I think that the fact that the people voted for two newcomers is an indication that they are ready for a change.” Spolestra also said he'was pleased to have the people’s support. “I’m glad to make it to the general election,” he said. “I appreciate the confidence the people have in me and will continue to go what I can for the good of the village.” Incumbent Richard Chaffee Jr. will appear on the general election ballot as a “no party" candidate. The four men will vie for three two-year trustee openings on the Village Council. Also in last week’s primary, there was one write-in vote for Chaffee and one for Sidney Greene. In other results, Village President Raymond Hinckley, a Republican, received 69 votes and was unopposed on the primary ticket. However, he will face “no-party” can­ didate Justin Cooley in the general election. Cooley is the Castleton Township Supervisor. Former Maple Valley School superintendent Carroll Wolfe and Cooley each received one write-in vote for village president in the primary. Treasurer Lois Elliston received 93 votes and Clerk Rose Heaton received 87, as both will be unopposed on the general election ballot. A total of 108 votes were cast, making a turnout of only about 10 percent of Nashville’s registered voters. However, according to Clerk Rose Heaton, the turnout was about twice as many as last year’s election. The general election will be held Monday, March 9, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Nashville Village Hall ‘‘Thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest hath 31, except February, which has 28... 28...” But this year February has 29 because of Leap Year, which makes its appearance once every four years. The Earth revolves around the Sun about once every 365'4 days. Since we can’t have a fraction of a day each year, we add on a full day dur­ ing Leap Year. This must be done to allow the spring and fall equinoxes to occur in the same months each year. Leap years come in years divisible by four, such as 1984, 1988 and this year. Century years are only leap years if they are divisible by 400, which hasn’t happened since 1600. The year 2000 will be a leap year. Century years are handled differently because the fouryear adjustments made during normal leap years cause the See Leap Year, page 2 In This Issue... • Nashville scouts receive awards at Blue and Gold Banquet • Kellogg Elementary floor hockey league begins season • Animal clinics held in Nashville • International Explorers Society meets in Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 — Page 2 Chip Smith resigns as trustee Nashville Council adopts '92-93 budget By Teresa Frith The Nashvill? ,• Village? Council, after a public hearing Thursday, adopted the 1992-93 budget Thursday. Total receipts are expected at $697,707 with expenditures of $660,755. This allows for general fund revenues of $349,927 and expenditures of 319,525. The category of local streets shows $43,850 in receipts and $41,480 in expenditures; ma­ jor streets funding is set at $62,730 with $59,880 in ex­ penditures; sewer fund revenues allow for $156,400 and $154,400 in expenditures; and the water fund is set at $84,800 in revenues and $84,300 in expenditures. “The village budget has risen only a^out-3i3t per cent in the past two'yeais,” said l- Dyvyer Dyvyer. ‘‘At Trustee Carolabout 1.5 per rent'per *y6ar, that’s less than the inflation rate.” In other money matters last week, Clerk Rose Heaton and Treasurer Lois Elliston were given raises in salaries. Maple Valley youth teams win Lansing cage tourney Maple Valley sixth-grade boys took top honors in the first basketball tournament of the season Feb. 16 at Lansing Christian. Two teams representing Vermontville and Nashville competed against other sixth­ grade teams from the Lansing area. After defeating St. Johns and Lansing Christian, the Maple Valley teams, found themselves battling each other for the top spot. When the final buzzer sounded, it was Vermontville that claimed first-place honors. This was the first time Ver­ montville and Nashville had finished in the top two positions. Next on tap for the Mapley Valley sixth-graders is the Potterville Tournament March 7 and 8. \ Euchre Tournaments \ ; | \\ - WEEKLY V.F.W. 8260 Nashville \ STARTING... \ Sunday, March 1st AT ... 4:00 P.M. “I have enjoyed my time with the council," said Smith. “It has been very interesting and I hope to be able to do it again someday.” A new trustee will need to be appointed by the council because Smith’s resignation did not come in time to put his slot on the March 9 general election ballot. The council will select a new trustee at a later date, after the general election. — Heard from Angie Thompson of Nashville, who would like to start a “Just Say No (to drugs) Club” in the area. The group would be for children 7-14 years of age and it would teach them ways to say no to drugs, alcohol and tobacco. The council passed a resolu­ tion to support the program once it gets started. Thomp­ son announced that she is seeking financial aid from the community to get the program off the ground. — Announced the results of the Feb. 17 primary election. (See related story in this issue.) The next council meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 12 in the Village Hall. Heaton will receive a $13.40 a week raise and Elliston will get a $14 a week raise. Elliston, a part-time employee, also now will receive two weeks paid vaca­ tion f°ur Pa'd holidays a yeah' Before now, she did not jlceive any paid days off. ’* “These raises will not in­ crease the amount of the 1992-93 budget,” said Trustee Dick Chafee Jr. “There is enough of a cushion in the budget to allow the change to be equally absorbed by several different departments.” “This is money well spent and very well deserved.” said Village President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra. “These two do a lot of work for the village and I feel there is still room for improvement in their salaries.” In other business last week, the council: — Accetped the resignation of Trustee Chip Smith, who has held a seat on the council for one year. There still is one year left on his term of office to be fill­ ed. Smith’s resignation is due to school and work conflicts, he said. i Chamber lays plans, from front Dr. Ozzie Parks on the Maple Valley School district bond and millage issues. Announced plans for their next meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Clay’s Dinner Bell. “We hope to begin to get plans laid for the 1992 Harvest Festival, scheduled tentatively for the weekend of Aug. 22,” Ohler said. “We encourage anyone interested in assisting with this year’s festival to join us at our next meeting.” For more information, call any Chamber of Commerce officer. Superintendent’s Corner Parent Involvement in Student Achievement BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks “After more than 20 years of research, the link between parental involvement and student achievement is undeniable. For children to succeed, parents must take an active role.” That is the conclusion of researcher Anne Henderson, who examined 50 studies of parent involvement and summarized the results in a book titled, “The Evidence Continues to Grow: Parental Involvement Improves Student Achievement.” Henderson goes on to state, “Children whose parents help them at home and stay in touch with the school score higher than children of similar aptitude and family background whose parents are not involved.” The point is not that parents can meet all their children’s educational needs at home, but that making sure that our children are prepared to be successful in the world of the future will require a partnership between the home, school and community. A recent publication by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) titled “101 Ways Parents Can Help Students Achieve,” begins with the fact that between birth and age 18, children spend just 9 percent of their time in school. That is why the home and communty environment is so important. Today, Americans hold higher expectations than ever for students in schools. The 1991 Gallup Poll on American Educa­ tion found that 89 percent of respondents believe that develop­ ing the best education system in the world will be very impor­ tant in determining our country’s future. The new booklet by the AASA, which I mentioned earlier, is available through your school. The cost ranges from 60 cents to.. $2.50, depending on the numbered ordered. If you are in­ terested in having a copy of this valuable booklet, please con­ tact my office in the near future. I believe that you will find it very beneficial. Your school believes in fostering cooperative efforts bet­ ween the home, community and school. Please let us know what you think about this important part of your child’s education. Leap year continued from front INSURANCE calendar year to be about 11 minutes longer than the length of the time between the fall and summer equinoxes. The difference amounts to about three days for every 400 years, thus causing every fourth century to be a leap year. Leap years make for special once every four-year birthday parties for those unlucky, or lucky enough, depending on your point of view, to have been bom during a leap year. Perhaps this Feb. 29 will let us leap not only into a day that happens only once every four years, but also into warmer spring days. Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary- Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School .... 10 am. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p....... ........... 11a.m. P.M. Worship....... 6p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: Prayer Meeting ........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: P-ayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship . .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School. .10:00 am. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special ...... Wed., 4 p.m. Pastor James C. Noggle NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ... 9:45a.m. A.M. Service ..... ...11 am. P.M. Service ..... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service..... ..... 7 p.m PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 9:45 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11a.m. P.M. Worship.............7p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... ..7jp.m. REV. ALAN METTLER Com in Come Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. - and get a — Owner — new style for the new season. Diana Kuempel DIANA’S PLACE 852-9481 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School .... 11:00 a.m. Bible StudyThurs. 7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE Sunday School ..... 10 am. A.M. Service.......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO HRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 ami Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ...Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �le Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 __Page 3 Fuller students write and act out drug prevention plays at school s>* S$ '*‘*■>*p4C^ SS»'n5. **4S»5 ^*w wS *?$: ^SS “X S^ S i'zNX X ,BbR BbRw; k'tewMpto^ •WXli ■kiptapti^Hi' Students in Patty Retzer’s fourth grade class are acting out lessons in drug and alcohol abuse prevention through plays they have writ­ ten themselves. The class has been studying the problem of substance abuse through the Michigan Model Health program. “The students came up with the idea of writing plays on their own,’’ said Retzer. “Several students wrote in­ teresting and exciting plays and we chose two of these to act out for the other third and fourth grade classes.” The two plays chosen were, “Busted,” by Michelle Jewell and Heather Lowe and “Drugs: A Deadly Game,” written by Cassady Murphy and Kristy Sealy. Other writers were Pat Chafee, Mandy Way, David Kangas and April McCallum. “It was fun to write and act in the plays,” said one stu­ dent. “I especially liked the comedy and the fact that it tells us not to use drugs or alcohol.” The students designed their own costumes and sets and set up their own props. Parents, as well as the other third- and fourth-grade classes, were guests when the plays were acted out last week at Fuller Elementary School. “When the kids write and perform their own plays, it gives them a sense of ac­ complishment,” said Retzer. “This has been a good ex­ perience that they will remember for a long time.” Conferences set at Jr. - Senior High School Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School will have parent­ teacher conferences Friday, March 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. Teachers will be located in the high school gymnasium. Student report cards will be issued to parents upon their arrival al the conferences. Cards for those not in atten­ dance will be issued to the students Monday, March 9. All of the teachers and ad­ ministration strongly urge all parents to attend. If there are any questions about conferences, contact Principal Larry Lenz at 852-9275. Century Furnace 80% Efficient rSUNFIELD CELEBRATES-] SESQUICENTENIAL In celebration of the Township’s Sesquicentenial, we the Township Board, are accepting drawings, paintings or other visual creations depicting life in Sunfield Township. Logo should include the words Sunfield Township and Michigan and possibly the dates 1842 and 1992. Contest is open to all Sunfield Township Residents only. There shall be two prizes awarded. One category being for children grades K to 8, and another for 9th graders through adults. Each prize to be a $100.00 U.S. Savings Bond. Actual design may be taken directly from one of the win­ ning entries or may be a combination of several entries. Patty Retzer’s class acts out a drug scene in a play called "Busted,” written by classmates Michelle Jewell and Heather Lowe. Entries will be accepted by mail at P.O. Box 204, Sunfield, Ml 48890 or at the home of any Board Member; please call first. Any questions, please call Supervisor Smith at 517-566-8172 between 8-5, or Clerk Smith after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends at 517-566-8461._______ Deadline for all entries to be May 1, 1992. The decision of the judges will be final. (2/18-3/17-4/7/92-114) I WANT YOURS ( Knock the teeth out of the FEDERAL TAX BITE! Open an Insured-Safe IRA.... Today, and Get a Big Tax Break while building your own Retirement Security. Stop in and Talk to us and we can show you many ways your new or existing IRA can still work hard for you. Eaton Federal • Heating • Air Conditioning •'Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED MUMMUSHK LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 —^age 4 Nashville Cub Scouts receive awards at annual 'Blue and Gold Banquet Nashville Cub Scouts from Den Five (from left), Andy Adams, Shawn Graham, Lee Gould, Tom Powers, Corry Currier and Chris Dunham were presented with the Scientist and Showman badge. All except Dunham also received the Arrow of Light award. Not pictured, but also getting the three awards was Judson Burpee. Nashville Cub Scouts from Den Three (from left), Nathan Glass, Rickey Stephens, Chris Ewing and John Jarrard were awarded the Physical Fitness, Athlete and Craftsman pins and the Arrow of Light. Ewing also received the Readyman pin. J-Ad Graphics News Service The annual Blue and Gold banquet Monday, Feb. 17, was a night to reward good deeds and accomplishments by Nashville Cub Scout Pack No. 3176. Scouts were joined at the Nashville VFW Post No. 8260 by parents, friends and invited guests from Nashville Boy Scout Troop No. 176. The event is held each year to honor the achievements of Hair Care Products — Nexus & Helene Curtiss We use Nexus Products in Perms & Colors. — See andfeel the difference! Styles-R-Us! 224 N. Main, Nashville • 852-1757 Sylvia: Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5:00; Sat. by Appt. Pam: Tues. 8:30-5:00; Wed. & Thurs. after 4:00 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate each scout and to herald the crossover of some of them in­ to Boy Scouts. The evening began with a potluck dinner and an­ nouncements from Cubmaster Tim Rumsey. Awards then were presented to members from each den for their ac­ complishments this year. Award winners by dens were: — Den One member Tim Rumsey was presented with two Silver Arrow points. — Den Two members Jason Graham and Shane Hickey were awarded Wolf badges. Daniel Mace received a Gold Arrow point and David Rumsey received a Gold and three Silver Arrow points. — Den Three members Nathan Glass, Rickey Stephens, Chris Ewing and Josh Jarrard received the Physical Fitness, Athlete, Craftsman pins and the Arrow of Light Award. Ewing also got his Ready man pin. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 dr Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • REALTOR* Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available $60,000! FIVE ACRES “PARK­ LIKE” SETTING at edge of town in Nashville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole buil­ ding. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit S nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! (N-392) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER..................... TIM BURD....................... HUBERT DENNIS............. JUST LISTED!! 1983 Manufac­ tured Home (14x70 plus 11x28 addition). 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building-garage all on 1.39 acres. Sets high with a beauti­ ful view of the "country­ side", on blacktop road. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert Dennis 726-0122. (CH-398) MASs Eves 726-0223 ........ 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 852-2012 .......726-0122 WE NEED LISTINGS! SPRING BUYERS ARE LOOKING NOW! If you are thinking of selling or “making a change” — give us a call!! - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 40 ACRES - NORTH OF BELLEVUE has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. $28,000. (VL-384) NEAR VERMONTVILLE HASTINGS - $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim forr more info." (H-397) BUNGALOW - LAKE ODESSA 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Pi ice: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Roger and Janet Adams area presented a plaque for their help with Nashville Cub Scouts Pack 3176 by Cubmaster Tim Rumsey at the Blue and Gold Banquet at the Nashville VFW Hall. — Den Four members Josh Oleson, Brett Lenard, Randy Silsbee, Craig Harvey, Bran­ don Garvey and Christopher Lentz received Webelos badges and all but Lentz got their Fitness pins. — Den Five members An­ dy Adams, ShaWn Graham, Lee Gould, Tom Powers, Corry Currier, Judson Burpee and Chris Dunham were presented with the Engineer, Scientist and Showman pins. All but Dunham also got the Extension Homemakers plan lesson potluck Thursday, March 12 The Eaton Association of Extension Homemakers will have a lesson potluck at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the First Baptist Church in Chalotte. Two speakers will share their knowledge. First, Vera Bracy, of Charlotte, master judge and life member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, will discuss “Growing Perennials In Our Michigan Gardens.’’ Then Maria Davis, assistant professor with the Department of Entomology at MSU, will discuss the importance of cor­ rect identification of garden pests. She also will create an awareness of protecting natural systems through safe and informed use of batch chemicals and organic materials. The public is invited to at­ tend this free potluck pro­ gram. Each family is asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Coffee and punch will be provided. Advance registration is re­ quired by calling 543-2310 or 372-5594. Arrow of Light Award. Several Webelos crossed over into Boy Scouting during a candlelight ceremony held later in the evening. The night’s entertainment was provided by Dr. Michael Callton, a Nashville chiropractor. Chilton showed scouts different ways and tunes to play on the harmonica. ic * vThank You... A sincere thank you to everyone who came to join m us in celebration of our 50th weddingg anniversary. y. We have enjoyed the cards so much and also appreciate your gifts and phone calls. Thanks so much u too our children and ggrandchildren for putting it all together and making the Y day so special for us. V We will always remember this day with love for j all of you. Hale & Arline Hokanson X ▼ ’ ▼ ▼ Jm * V V V • • V Y VVVVVVTVrvVVYYVWYV NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries-* Farm Injuries NEW-PAflENTSPECiAL Examination,, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER । । [ $^)gQQ ♦ ‘Offer Expires 3/3/92 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK «127 S. Main St., Nashville » Ph. 852-2070 i * �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 — Page 5 National 4-H statistics revealed Nashville scouts and their guests choose their meal from the pot luck buffet during Monday’s Blue and Gold Banquet at the Nashville VFW Hall. The national 4-H statistics for 1990 have been released. Listed below are statistics on 4-H membership, 4-H volunteers and 4-H projects. * 4-H alumni totals over 45 million since the beginning of 4-H. * 4-H programs are con­ ducted in 3,150 counties of the United States and in other countries. * 4-H programs are interna­ tional, with 82 countries hav­ ing similar programs that enroll approximately four million youth. * There were 5,434,286 youths, primarily 9-19 years of age, who participated in 4-H last year. Of that number more than a half million were 4-H members in 78,045 4-H clubs. * There were' more than a 4-H Advisory Council to meet The Eaton County 4-H Ad­ visory Council meeting will be held Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Agenda items will include a budget report, updates on 4-H events and planning for the April 11 4-H teen dance. Each 4-H club is asked to have an adult and youth representative present. Michigan Horse Expo is March 13-15 Dr. Michael Callton of Nashville entertains the Scouts with his harmonica play­ ing at the Blue and Gold Banquet last week at the Nashville VFW Hall i ni Ciiiu, i Hurt ■tat ircpi (Aita; ■H aita up* । tuts li [In n» oil hi i o i i c i IfllfflffllU H. ] itrcftmwtaliH rotocSth^i^^'i jsalplwci udilowitliltea® । Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Wednesday, Feb. 26 Spaghetti with meat sauce, stir fry blend, com, bread, oleo, bake. Thursday, Feb. 27 Meat loaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed beans, bread, oleo, pudding. Friday, Feb. 28 Macaroni and cheese, 5-way blend, asparagus, bread, oleo, fruit. Monday, March 2 Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, oriental blend, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, March 3 Stuffed peppers, cauliflower with cheese, car­ rots, bread, oleo, dessert. Events Wednesday, Feb. 26 Delton, door prize; Nashville, The Old Timers. Thursday, Feb. 27 Nashville, bingo; Hastings. Bill Sheridan Taxes 10-2. Friday, Feb. 28 - Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, Home Heating Credit 9:30-11:30 and 2-4; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, March 2 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, Nutrition Ed. Tuesday, March 3 - All sites puzzles. The 1992 Michigan Horse Expo will be held March 13-15 at the Lansing Civic Arena. This is regarded as one of the most comprehensive horse events in the Midwest. Par­ ticipants can enjoy nationally renowned speakers, infor­ mative seminars, the spacious commercial displays and 50 Michigan stations live. For more information call Ann Louise Bud, (517) 676-2141. half million volunteers work­ ing directly or indirectly with youths during that year. * The average 4-H volunteer donates 220 hours a year in preparing for club meetings and teaching youths. * Total enrollment in 4-H projects was 9,598,357. In­ dividual 4-H members enroll in more than one organized project each year. The average in 1990 was 1.8 pro­ jects per member. For more information about the Eaton County 4-H pro­ gram, call the Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Feb. 26 *Salad, *Hamburger/bun, *Cheeseburger, green beans, fruit cocktail. Thursday, Feb. 27 *Salad, *Chili/crackers, pickles, apple, peanut butter sandwich, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, Jan. 28 *Salad, *Fiestada, mixed vegetables, peaches. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Feb. 26 Tomato soup, crackers, pickle spears, peach, tuna sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 27 Spanish rice, com, fruit mix, combread/butter. Friday, Feb. 28 Pizza, green beans, applesauce. NOTE: Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Wednesday, Feb. 26 Lasagna, green beans, fruit, bread and butter sandwich. Thursday, Jan. 27 Macaroni and cheese, peas and carrots, fruit, peanut but­ ter sandwich. Friday, Feb. 28 Pizza, com, pears. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. PUBLIC NOTICE EXCESS SINGER SEWING MACHINES AND SERGERS The V.B.R. Education Department placed orders in anticipa­ tion of large school sales. Due to budget cuts these sales weref, unclaimed. These machines must be sold. The new Singer­ Open Arm Machines sew aH fabrics, Levi's, canvas upholstery . nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN ON LEATHER. Machines are designed to zig zag, overcast, buttonhole, and much more With 10 year NATION WIDE WARRANTY. Now $148, regular $329. Also limited quantify of various brand name sergers. Credit Cards - C.O.D. We ship U.P.S. 1-800-658-4376 Ext. 100 fcra Sixth-graders planned camp, skating parties this year Sixth-grade students from Kellogg and Maplewood Elementary schools again will travel to Mystic Lake Camp this year. The students will spend two nights and three days at the camp April 28-30. The price will be $25 per person and is due by April 13. A few scholarships are still available for those unable to afford the trip. In conjunction with the camp program, the Mystic Camp Staff will present a pro­ gram for the sixth-graders Wednesday, March 18. After the program, students will go roller skating in Charlotte from 3 to 5 p.m. Parents will be responsible for picking up their children. For more information, call the office at either Kellogg or Maplewood Elementary schools. coofttWL. color hues dtpubss An IRA is __ • • • • • LarexFLHT •»> wall A ceiling ww’1^, Budget Priced Quality Applies Easily and Evenly Easy Soap and Water Clean-Up Dries in 30 minutes Available in over 100 decorator colors COLORHUES DRIPLESS Latex Flat $Q9 9BB9roal EXPIRES 2/29/92 IRA offers at 7% • Competitive Interest Rates • No front end sales charges • No annual fees • A reducing surrender charge schedule limited to the first six contract years. Advantages of IRA: • Full or partial deduction (depends on filing status and income) • Tax deferred earnings on entire contribution (even if some or all is nondeductible) • Rollover qualified plan distributions accepted. We do financial Planning • Hamilton, Ohio/45205 Tobias-Mason insurance for complete Information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Naslwllte, Ml 49073 » 517-852-2005 HOMETOWNi LUMBER YARD 219 South State Nasvhille 852-0882 See Us for... • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings (£8 OK CREDIT AwuLUai 852-0882 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. February 25, 1992 - Page 6 Kellogg Elementary school's floor hockey league begins 4th season By Art Frith The Kellogg Elementary floor hockey league season started Tuesday evening with three games. In the first game, the Flyers and Rangers were scoreless until four minutes into the se­ cond period, when the Rangers’ Matthew Rose tallied the first goal of the season. But the Flyers’ Trish Johnson then countered with four unanswered goals, giving her team a 4-1 lead at the end of the second period. Terrence Augustine, assisted by Michael Meade and Rose, scored three Ranger goals in tthe third period, but the Flyers won 6-4. In the match between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings, it wasn’t until late in the first period that the first points were on the board. Andy Thompson controlled the puck from a face-off and gave the Maple Leafs a 1-0 lead. The Red Wings continued to be held in check and Jamie Palmar scored with 1:59 left in the second period to give the Maple Leafs a 2-0 lead. Richard Genther scored the Red Wings’ only goal, as the Maple Leafs won 3-1. The Blackhawks and Bruins went to work next. Ricky Fowler connected with Tom Powers four minutes into the game and the Bruins took a 1-0 lead. With 1:20 left to play in the first period, Kara Rathbum put the Bruins up 2-0. Assisted by Jarad Carpenter, Jeff Brzycki scored the Blackhawks’ first goal in the second period and the game was evened at 2 when Rachael Pettengill and Amber Hickey combined to score. The Bruins exploded for three goals in the last 42 seconds to win 5-2. Trish Sloan, assisted by Tom Powers, put the Bruins ahead 3-2 and with 25 seconds remaining Powers, assisted by Ricky Fowler and Trish Sloan, scored another, mak­ ing it 4-2. Powers finished the scoring with one second left. The Kellogg league is spon­ sored by Maple Valley Com­ munity Education. Formed in 1989 with 40 players, the league now has more than 100 players on its rosters and The Flyers and Rangers meet on the wood for the opening game of the Kellogg Floor Hockey League's 1992 season. seven teams. Head referee David Hustwick said, “Floor hockey is a sport that some children, who aren’t ready for baseball, International Explorers Society meets at Kellogg Kellogg students are learning about different areas of the world and their customs in the International Explorers Society. “The club is open to fifthand sixth-graders who are interested in the areas of the world that aren’t covered in their social studies and geography classes,” said group advisor and fifth-grade teacher David Hustwick. In order to join the club, potential members must pass three tests. They must be able to identify the world’s con­ tinents and oceans, know how to use a map and be able to identify all 50 states in the United Stotes. Tests can be picked up from Hustwick’s classroom. The group numbers about 12 to 15 people and is seeking new members. A typical meeting consists of a filmstrip or movie, discussion and refreshments. Meetings last about an hour and are held once a month in Hustwick’s room after school. basketball or other organized sports can compete in.” The next games are scheduled for 5 p.m. tonight at the Kellogg gym. JV eagers split pair On Tuesday night, the Class B Vikings of Lakewood came to town. Maple Valley played a very good ball control game, trailing 23-17 at the end of one and 30-27 at the half. In the third quarter, the Lions fell behind by six 43-37 but were still in the game. The fourth quarter proved to be the downfall though, as MV was outscored 19-9 after commit­ ting too many turnovers. Los­ ing 62-46. Gabe Priddy led the Lions with 20 points and Jon Mit­ chell added 10. Friday night the Lions started the second half of the The MV Junior Varsity basketball team split a pair of games last week. SMAA race by traveling to Bellevue. The JV’s went into the game 3-0 in league play. MV fell behind early, trail­ ing 8-2 halfway through the first. But the Lions picked it up to take a 17-13 lead at the end of one. And then took control in the second to take a 34-19 halftime advantage. MV came out roaring in the second half, outscoring the Broncos 46-26 enroute to a 80-45 victory. Priddy led the Lions with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Mitchell added 18 points and four blocked shots, while Cory Hamilton chipped in 10 points. The Junior Varsity record is now 11-5. International Explorers Club members are (back row, from left) Chris Ewing, Holly Green, Lee Gould, advisor David Hustwick, (front row) Trisha Johnson, Steven Frith, Jeremy Barlow and Jason Allwardt. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES • Fresh Flowers • Plants • Arrangements Contact Our Wedding Consultant Mapes Family Florist 107 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE 852-2050 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Fresh., J.V. & Var. Basketball, Home, Pennfield, 4:30 p.m. Academic Awards Night (between games) WEDNESDAY,, FEBRUARY 26 • Fresh. Volleyball, Home, Haslett, 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY,, FEBRUARY 27 • Fresh. Volleyball, Home, Hastings, 6:00 p.m. • J.V. & Var. Volleyball, Away, Bellevue, 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 • Fresh., J.V. & Var. Basketball, Home, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. HOMECOMING! MONDAY, MARCH 2 . . • Fresh., J,.V. & Var. Volleyball, Away, Ion.ia, 4.:45 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily’ Herminetts to perform March 1 Otis and Mary Herminett will perform a concert of country gospel, Hawaiian gospel and old gospel favorites Sunday evening, March 1, at the Nashville U.M.C. Otis plays the Hawaiian steel guitar and violin, Mary plays the omnichord. They have performed at many nursing homes, church services, senior centers more than 250 last year. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD B»»®FyOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ’50 jifi fj 1 ® |ffce af in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. upon pon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, Bank yyou yoouu will National Ads receive $50.00 at closing. Bring in a land contract or mortgage not preseintly financed at Ionia County National Bank, and it will be considered as NEW. Cal1 this number today— <616) 367'4911>ask ask for Dale Hefty- BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days, 4 nights, over bought, corporate rates to public, limited tickets, $239/couple, 407-767-8100 ext. 161, M-S, 9am to 9pm & Ionia County National Bank i hometown pride/hometown spirit offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding Equal Housing Lender *This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid on a Refinanced Mortgage GAME WARDENS security, Member FDIC maintenance, etc. No exp. neces­ sary. For info, call (219) 769-6649 ext 7224. 9a.m. to 9p.nt ■Maple Valley Athletic Boostersfi I ■ BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA I aj ETHURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.B JJ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g iaamiaaiia*viaaiainaiiiiifl �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 25, 1992 — Page 7 Ethel Mae (Lundstrum) Curtis Obituaries Lloyd T. Jarman, Sr. % « "Wta 5*k N& .^iC' *>L •*«W>l»*l*; >L•*«>l»* **L Wl* Wll* >•«>* **4> ^S? ft?* ^aWjf( ^ aWjf( ^pat ■>**" h* ^rnft mu HASTINGS - Lloyd T. Jarman, Sr., 70 of 175 East Carlton Center Road, Hast­ ings, passed away Sunday, February 16, 1992 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Jarman was born on February 28, 1921 on Jarman Road in Irving Township of Barry County, the son of Fred and Lydia (Ballon) Jarman. He was raised in Irving Township and attended rural school there. He was a United States Veteran of World War n. He was married to Joyce E. (Troyer) Wagner on October 22, 1971. Mr. Jarman, Sr. had various employment during his work­ ing life, particularly farming, factory work and a lawn care business. He has resided at his present address for 20 years. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, presi­ dent of Tri-Counties Alert CB Club, long-time volunteer for Community Action Agency, he was active in Walk for Warmth Program and devoted many hours doing Operation for motorist’s safety and comfort when stranded. Mr. Jarman is survived by his wife, Joyce; six sons, Lloyd Jarman, Jr. of Shelbyville, James Jarman of Nashville, John Jarman of Hastings, Lonnie Jarman of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Hank Wagner of “ Care” Mabel Shetenhelm VERMONTVILLE - Mabel Shetenhelm, 83 of 188 Third Street, Vermontville passed away Sunday, February 16, 1992. Mrs. Shetenhelm was born in Manton, the daughter of Arthur and Lulu (Culver) Housler. She was a member of the Vermontville United Method­ ist Church and Charter Member of Vermontville Womens Club. She was also an active Stanley Home Products Dealer for many years. Mrs. Shetenhelm is survived by one daughter, Helen (Clair) Wellman ofVermontville; five sons, Reverend Arthur (Carol) Mix of Louisburg, Kansas, James (Betty) Mix and David (Mary Lou) Mix of Lansing, Albert (Ruth) Mix and Timothy (Linda) Shetenhelm of Charlotte; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; g g ; three step grandchildren; one step great grandchild; two brothers, Leon (Maxine) Housler of Charlotte; Paul (Rosemary) Housler of San Diego, Califor­ nia; one sister, Donna Housler of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Shetenhelm in 1980; three brothers, Arden, Harold and Darrell and one sister, Kate King. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 18 at the Vermontville United Method­ ist Church. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Daisy Bell Cramer SUNFIELD - Daisy Bell Cramer, 91 of Sebewa Town­ ship, Sunfield passed away Monday, February 17, 1992 at Belding Christian Nursing Home. 'Cope' to meet Feb. 17 “Cope”, a grief support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at the home of Claudia Thompson, 211 N. State St., Nashville, one-half block south of the Methodist Church. Those who have lost a loved one are invited to attend. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel of the Genther Funeral Home, 852-0840. |( a3 ■ Mrs. Cramer was bom June 16, 1900 in Carson City, the daughter of Charles and Lena Ellen Smalley. She lived most of her life in Sebewa Town­ ship, moving here from Portland. On July 27, 1921 she married Howard Cramer. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Cramer is survived by a brother, Fred Smalley of Danby Township and a nephew, Donald Mooney of Ionia. Funeral services were held Friday, February 21 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with Reverend Gordon F. Binns of the Sunfield Church of the Brethren officiating. Burial was in the Dariby Cemetery in Danby Township. William Lundstrum in Vermontville in 1919. Together they farmed for many years and were producers of fine quality maple syrup in Vermontville Township of Eaton County. Mr. Lundstrum passed away in 1947. She then married Elmer Curtis in 1951 in Vermontville. Mr. Curtis passed away in 1982. She was a member of the previous Nashville Evangeli­ cal Church and the Nashville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Curtis lived her entire life within five miles of her birth­ place. She enjoyed crocheting, piano playing and gardening. Mrs. Curtis is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Chubbie Lundstrum of Nashville; daughters and sons-in-law, Geri and Versile Babcock of Mason, Louise and Carroll Baker of Clarksville; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Evelyn Mason of Nashville; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by granddaughter, Yvonne Baker in 1972. Funeral services were held Monday, February 24 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church. Hastings, John Wagner of Freeport; nine daughters, Judy Cox of Grapevine, Arkansas, Vagena McDonough of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bonnie Adams of Middleville, Donna Backe, JanetLaubaugh, Sandy Carns, Connie Brooks, all of Hastings, Tammy Card­ well of Sharpsville, Indiana, Richard L. Wells__ Tonya Jarman of Hastings; many grandchildren, great­ CHARLOTTE - Richard L. of Vermontville; two brothers, grandchildren and great-great Wells, 53 of Charlotte passed Keith (Beverly) and Erwin grandchildren.. away Thursday, away February Thursday, 20, February 20, (Gertrude), all of Charlotte and He was preceded in death by 1992 in Lansing. one sister, Gloria Raines of his parents; daughters, Connie Mr. Wells was bom in Beld­ Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jarman in 1973 and Hallie ing, the son of James A. and He was preceded in death by Jarman in 1974; granddaughter Hazel E. (Strotheide) Wells. his mother, Hazel E. Wells. Tereasa Jarman in 1973 and He had been an Eaton County Funeral services were held grandson Lonnie Joe Jarman, resident most of his life. Monday, February 24 at the Jr. in 1990; also by eight He was currently employed Burkhead-Green Funeral brothers and sisters. as a blacksmith/tool and die Chapel, Charlotte with Funeral services were held man for Oldsmobile Division Reverend Floyd McCrimmon Wednesday, February 19, of General Motors in Lansing of the Belding Bible Church 1992 at Hastings Church of the where he had worked for 32 officiating. Burial was in the Nazarene with Reverend years. He was a 1957 graduate Kalamo Cemetery. James E. Leitzman officiating. of Vermontville High School, Memorial contributions was a United States Navy may be made to the Charlotte Burial was at the Fuller CemetVeteran, was a member of Library Project or to Boy Scout ery with Full Military Honors. U.A.W. Local #652 Lansing, Troop #45. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of was active in Boy Scouts the Nazarene. having been Cubmaster for Velma V. Leach Pack #601 and Scoutmaster for Arrangements were made Troop #45 both in Charlotte by the Wren Funeral Home, CHARLOTTE - Velma V. (Brona) Kimmel of Parma; a and was a former 4-H Leader. Leach, 81 of Charlotte passed stepson, Joy (Alice) Leach of Hastings. Mr. Wells is survived by his away Saturday, February 22, Nashville; six grandchildren; wife, Maxine J. (Tompkins) wife,MaxineJ.(Tompkins) 1992 in Hastings. 12 great grandchildren. Ellen Florence King Wells to whom he was married Mrs. Leach was bom in Ann Funeral services were held on April 29, 1961; one son, Arbor, the daughter of Albert Monday, Febraury 24 at the LAKE ODESSA Ellen Robert E. (Kally Jo) Wells of and Effie (Blodgett) Rauch. Pray Funeral Home with Florence King, 79 of Lake Charlotte; one daughter, She had been a resident of Reverend Duane Royston offi­ Odessa passed away Friday, Barbara L. (Keith Dowding) Charlotte most of her life. She ciating. Burial was in the Lake­ February 7, 1992 at Pennock Wells of Olivet; granddaugh­ was a practical nurse, retiring view Cemetery in Nashville. Hospital in Hastings. ters, Nicole and Maegan in 1961. Memorial contributions Mrs. King was bom Febru­ Dowding and Lorissa Lynn Mrs. Leach is survived by may be made to the TB, ary 15, 1912 in Lake Odessa, Newman; father and step­ two sons, Robert (Lynne) Emphysema and Health the daughter of Royal and Flor­ mother, James and Nella Wells Kimmel of Charlotte and Larry Association. ence Wilson. She is the oldest of three children. She was married to Frank King on August 8, 1931. She is survived by her 11 children, Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa, Lee Douglas (Marie) King of Webberville, Marilyn (Keith) Erb of Lake Odessa; Esther (Donald) Scheidt of Lake Odessa, Hazel (Kendal) Herbert of Lake Odessa, Beverly (Roger) Erb of Ionia, Linda Hoffman of oxr Battle Creek, Robert (Linda) King of Woodland, Richard BUTLER 10 TINT, VANISHING COVER 1 OZ., 10 WASH 4 OZ., (Shirley) of Woodland, Ray ADULT TOOTHBRUSH OR NIGHTWATCH 2 OZ. (Pat) King of North Carolina, SALT HHG __ $1.50 USS MIG. and Doris King of Lake Odes­ bua te. I • OcnU sa; 41 grandchildren, 52 great­ COST AFTER REBATE YOUR CHOICE grandchildren; sister, Hazel Arntz of Harbor Beech; several OXY IO nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death TRIAMINIC ADVIL MAALOX SYRUPS OR DORCOL by her husband, Frank; four HEART RELIEF SYRUPS 4 OZ. children, Margaret Ellen, LIQUID 12 OZ. George, Keith and David; also one brother. Haatat Funeral services were held TABLETS OR ICKET! Tuesday, February 11 at the FLAVOR CAPLETS 24'5 Rosier Funeral Home, MapesTHERAGRANOR Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with TH ERAGRAN M 130'S the Reverend Brent Bowden of AqucrftSh AEROSOL the Emmanuel Baptist Church LCSS MfG. CASH RfFUND OFFER .JXO.UU SALINE 12 OZ. of Otisville officiating. Burial AQUA ­ ■ QQ was in the Welch Cemetery. FRESH Memorial contributions TOOTHPASTE may be made to the Living 4.6 OZ. Gospel Church in memory of HEX TOOTHBRUSH ...$1.69 AOSEPT SOLUTION 12 OZ. .-$4.99 Mrs. King. SMOQUIT QKING!! The Directional Consulting Center ^^fo r Hypnosis presents Certified Hypnotis JOHN TURBIN in a powerful session that will totally and forever stop your suicidal habit. John Turbin is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotist. You will stop smoking In one hour without withdrawal, nervousness, or weight gain. Total cost la »50.00. Raglatar at tha door. Information (218) 385-3404 Bonus #1: Bring two friends, and your session will be 1/2. Bonus #2; Bring 4 friends, end your session is free. -3-91 VERMONTVILLE - Ethel Mae (Lundstrum) Curtis, 90 of Vermontville passed away Thursday, February 20, 1992 at . Tendercare, Hastings. She was bom on September 28, 1901 in Castleton Town­ ship, Barry County, the daughter of Frank and Alvidene (Kunz) Feighner. She attended Feighner Country School and graduated from Nashville High School. She did house work for neighbor­ hood families until she married MONDAY,, MARCH 2nd n • 10:00 : A.M. Nashville Communit ADD TO TOUR UPC 57 $0.00 227| 33 349 219 Main Street Nashville, Michigan MICRO-HNEIV INSULIN SYRINGE KX/S KC. V2CC OR 3/1OCC ...$16.99 ULTRA FINE 29-GAUGE INSULIN SYRINGE 100'S ICC, 1/2CC OR 3/1OCC ...$17.99 ALCOHOL SWABS IGO'S ..$1.4-4 OPEN 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 852-0845 99 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, February 25, 1992 — Page 8 Kellogg Elementary sixth-graders hold ‘academic Olympics' last week By Art Frith While the XVI Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, captures the world's attention, there is a different kind of Olympics competition under way in Nashville. Kellogg Elementary School sixth-grade teacher Sandra Briggs is challenging her class with academic competition, urging them to “go for the gold.” Each student receives a chart listing 14 activities, ranging from poetry to designing a uniform for the American team to wear in a world-wide sporting event. Next, a contract is drawn up between Briggs and the students when they decide what level to go for and which medals to earn. Each time an activity is suc­ cessfully completed, a medal on the chart is colored. When students complete eight ac­ tivities they qualify for grades and medals as follows: eight activities, B-plus and a bronze medal; 10 activities. A- and a silver medal; and 12 activities wins the student an A and a gold medal. As part of her road to the PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing at the Castleton Township Hall on Wednes­ day, February 26,1992 starting at 4:00 p.m. to discuss sale of township hall and/or other alternatives. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Tow (133) gold, Jessica Pennington wrote to radio station WITL, telling disc jockeys why she should be the person to receive tickets to a world­ wide sporting event. Emilie Gould wrote a poem about Mickey Collier, a member of the USA’s basket­ ball team that will compete in Barcelona, Spain, this sum­ mer. Gould said, “I think Mickey Collier is the best player on the team and that’s why I wrote about him.” Besides the activities, the sixth-graders are learning about what goes on during the winter and summer Olympics and how the games are judged. Briggs said, “The students read Weekly Reader, Sports Illustrated and other periodicals, as well as wat­ ching the Olympics on TV, in order to stay informed on what's happening in France.” This is the first time for the Academic Olympics at Kellogg, Briggs said. “I got the idea for the competition from The Mail Box, an educa­ tional magazine that helps teachers mix education with fun activities.” Learning about the Olym­ pics has planted the seed of competition in the minds of some students. Ryan Elliston said, “Some­ day I might like to play on the U.S. Olympic ice hockey team.” The Academic Olympics started at about the same time this year that the current Olympics began in France and will continue through March. VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the... village off Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) state of Michigan village Office ■ 121 s. Main within said village on Monday, March 9,1992 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ; One village President One village Clerk One Village Treasurer Three Trustees — Full Term One Trustee — To Fill vacancy Notice Relative to Opening and closing of the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o’clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. the POUS of sold electton will be open at 7 o'clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o'clock p.m. of said day of election. Sixth grade academic Olympians Emilie Gould, Ryan Elliston, Rich Genther, Jessica Pennington and Hillary Cates proudly display their progress charts as they "go for the gold" in their class project at Kellogg Elementary School. New books at Putnam Public Library “Birds, Their Life, Their Ways, Their World.” This is actually two books in one. It opens with a description of the lives of birds and the second part introduces all 176 bird families that have ever lived on earth. There are more than 1,000 color paintings by nature artist Ad Cameron. Presented in memory of Thelma Taylor by Scott Taylor. “The History of Woodland, Michigan.” Given by the Woodland Township Board. “The Technique of Decorative Stained Glass,” by Paul San Casciani. In­ cludes 36 projects carefully graded in order of difficulty. “On Your Own,” by Robert Hisrich. How to start, develop and manage a new business. “Michigan Cemetery Atlas.” Over 3,800 Michigan burial sites. Published by the State Library. “Super Sitters’ Basics,” by Dr. Lee Salk. A video for teens interested in improving their skills for child care. “Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants and Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants,” by Bradford Angier. “Secrets About Men Every Womdn Should Know,” by Bar;bara DeAngelis. “Children With Autism,” by Michael Powers. “Me,” by Katherine Hepburn. “Dinosaur Identifier,” by Steve Parker. “Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Prehistoric World,” by Michael Benton. New fiction books are “Scarlett” by Alexandra Ripley, “Needful Things,” by Stephen King, “Ceremony of Innocence” by Daranna Gidel, “Daughter of the Red Deer,” by Joan Wolf, “Fami­ ly Money” by Nina Bowden, “A Single Stone” by Marilyn Wallace, “The Distant Lands” by Julian Green, “The Golden Tulip” by Rosalind Laker, “Friends at Thrush Green” by Miss TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans., W SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk (131) 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » <16-587-2724 Read, “The Prince of Tides' by Pat Conroy, “Daughters of the New World” by Susan Richards Shreve, “Private Eyes” by Jonathan Keller­ man, “Tomorrow Will Be Better” by Zdena Kapral. and “Such Devoted Sisters” by Eileen Goudge. The first week in March, (March 1-7) will be amnesty week. All overdue books may be turned in without paying a fine. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD of REVIEW will meet on March 3, 1992 at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville to organize an review the 1992 assessment roll. The BOARD OF REVIEW will also meet on March 9,1992 from 9 A.M. to noon and 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and on March 10, 1992 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. for any property owner wishing to examine their assessment or to show evidence why the 1992 valuation should be changed. The ratio of assessment and multipliers on each class of property are as follows: AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL RATIO MULTIPLIER 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 Justin'W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township (2/18-25/92-116) • NOTICE • Vermontville Township Board of Review The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Opera House, South Main St., Vermontville, on: Tuesday, March 3,1992 ...to organize and review the 1992 tax roll. — Monday, March 9 — from 9 AM to Noon, and from 1 PM to 4 PM — Tuesday, March 10,1992 — from 1 pm to 5 PM, and from 7 pm to 9 PM For property owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 1992 valuation should be changed. Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.00 for all classes of real and personal property. William Crittenden, Assessor Russell Laverty, Supervisor (112) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 — Page 9 For Sale AUDIO, VIDEO, TELE­ PHONE supplies in stock. Lake Odessa TV & Appliance, 1039 4th Avenue, Phone 616-374-8866. FOR SALE HUMIDIFIERS Closeout, $50 off. Eureka vacuum cleaners, upright & wet­ dry. Lake Odessa TV & Appliance, 1039 4th Avenue, Phone 616-374-8866._______ FOR SALE: Sears Kenmore washer and dryer. Very good condition. 517-726-1228. USED APPLIANCES Ranges, gas & electric. Automatic washers & dryers, electric & gas. 2 sets compact W & D (dryers 220V-120V). Refrigerators, 3 Sharp micro waves. Lake Odessa TV & Appliance, 1039 4th AVenue, Phone 616-374-8866. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. NOTICE There will be a public hearing Thursday, March 12, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments regarding the Nashville Baptist Church’s petition to abandon the east/west alley in the block surrounded by Washington Street, Phillips Street, Gregg Street, and Cleveland Street. Nashville Village Council HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Animal clinics held in Nashville Dr. Larry Julis gives a rabies vaccination to a dog during the clinic at the Nashvile Fire Hall. Additional clinics for dog and cat immunizations will be held at the Fire Hall tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and March 1 from noon to 3 p.m. No ap­ pointments are necessary. GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 NORTH MAIN STREET within said Village on..; MARCH 9, 1992 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, VIZ: (1) Village President - 2 Year Term (1) Village Clerk - 2 Year Term (1) Village Treasurer - 2 Year Term (1) Village Assessor * 2 Year Term (3) Village Trustees - 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the evening, and not longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 O’CLOCK A.M. AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O’CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY-X ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE, CASTLETON and VERMONTVILLE TWP. Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME-OWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT have to pay back. (GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 9th — 1st ROUND) For additional information: contact Cheryl Barth, at the following numbers: 616-693-2271 or 616-765-3742. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, Februqry 25, 1992 — Page 10 This Week in SPORTS... Lion eagers rally to trip host Bellevue It's four down and two to go for the Maple Valley basketball team. The Lions rallied to defeat host Bellevue Friday night by a score of 71-59. The win, Maple Valley's fifth straight, improves the Lions SMAA record to 4-0 entering Friday's homecoming clash against Olivet. Maple Valley can wrap up at least a share of the league title with a victory. The Lions were co­ champions a year ago with Battle Creek Pennfield, which comes to town for a non-league game tonight. The Panthers, 16-2 overall and ranked third in the latest Class C state rankings, are currently tied for first in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. After Bellevue jumped out to a 21-12 first-quarter lead, the Lions gradually chipped away at the FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non* experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a' fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 0:30 A.M.• 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY I 1 Beacon Seruices, Inc. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of comer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite* 1503 (located in the Kentwoodj Corporate • * Complex)* Complex) t J E ox Bronco lead, primarily with the use of free throws. "That's where I felt we won the game,' at the free throw line," said coach Jerry Reese. "We feel fortunate to get the win and to be in the position we're in, where we can win at least a share of the conference championship on Friday." Maple Valley, which hit 23-of-32 from the line, rallied to within 40-36 by halftime and went on to dominate the second half. The Lions outscored Bellevue a combined 35-19 in the third and fourth quarters. Four of the five Bronco starters fouled out. Bellevue was whistled for 32 total fouls to just. 18 for Maple Valley, which has now won seven of its last eight games. Darrel Stine led the Lion offense with 26 points. Mickey Collier also drew raves from Reese with his all-around play. He collected 12 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and three assists. Tim Ferrier also hit double figures with 11, while Chip Reese hit for nine. Larry Rouch had 22 points for the Broncos, while teammate Dan Olmstead added 11. Tuesday Lakewood lost a tough non-league game to Maple Valley. Trailing in a defensive Before the 1992 volleyball season began, Maple Valley coach Carol Kraai asked her team to establish a goal that it felt was attainable. Considering the fact that one of the best teams in Michigan in all classes, Class D top-ranked St. Philip, also resided in the S.M.A.A., a runner-up finish in the league seemed as good a goal as any. Kraai's Lions reached that goal on Saturday at the league meet, finshing second behind the Tigers. fi «O4 Ej /O0f O 0 GUARANTEED 1 FULL YEAR * High Renewal Rates * Tax Deferred Growth * 10% Free Withdrawal Each Year * Guarantee Acct. Value No Probate * No Front End Loads or Fees 726-0580 him, the scoring was distributed evenly. Ferrier had seven points, while Collier and Stine added six each. Ferrier's clutch defensive play down the stretch, was his sixth steal of the game. Stine also contributed in other ways, handing out Olivet in Saturday's opening match 15-1, 15-13, then lost to St. Philip despite a second-game comeback 15-2, 15-11. Maple Valley closed the day with a tight win over Bellevue 15-8, 8-15, 15-11. Statistically, Jennifer Phenix notched seven aces and six kills; Janet Boldrey had eight kills and five aces; Sara DeGroot tallied 11 assists; Stephanie Bouwens added nine assists; and Renee Rosin Janet Boldrey: senior totals eight kills and five aces at league meet. MV lost to St. Philip on Thursday as well, and stood 8-6 overall heading into Monday's tri-meet with Potterville and Lansing Catholic Central. The Lions defeated four assists when the Viking defense collapsed on him. Barker and Bjork scored 10 points apiece for Lakewood, while Long added seven. "This win does a lot for our confidence level," Reese said. "We realize TWO J'S LOUNGE Nashville TRUMBLE AGENCY 178 S. Main Vermontville, MI The Maple Valley freshman basketball team is riding a three-game winning streak after defeating Lakewood on Tuesday 50-36. The young Lions defense was the key, as MV limited the visiting Vikings to three free throws and no J ) Every Weekend at... Stanley Trumble Saturday 8 p.m. • Sunday 7 P.M. Fish Fry Every Friday at 5 P.M. ■ fired in six aces. Thursday's score against the host Tigers was 15-5, 15-5. Wednesday Maple Valley lost to Portland St. Patrick's 16-14, 15-5. This Thursday Maple Valley plays in a tri-meet at Bellevue against the host Broncos and Mendon. Monday the Lions are at Ionia. Maple Valley is scheduled to play in the Class C district tournament March 7 at Battle Creek Maple Valley frosh win pair of games LIVE MUSIC •PENALTY FOR EARLY WITHDRAWAL CALL TODAY Lion guard Chip Reese slices past Lakewood defenders Noel Baldwin (left) and Tom Richardson during Maple Valley's 45-43 non-league win on Tuesday. Reese scored a game-high 13 points. they play in a much tougher league and see much stronger competition than we do. It speaks highly of our kids to be able to pull it out., "Lakewood has really had a lot of tough luck this year as far as winning the close games." Spikers reach goal of second in league volleyball action CD’s Maturing?... Stock Market Blues?... YOU CAN EARN struggle by two points in the game's final 15 seconds, visiting Lakewood had four chances to send the game into overtime or win the game with a 3pointer. But Ferrier stripped the ball from a Lakewood player as the Vikings were trying their fifth attempt, enabling Maple Valley to escape with a hard-fought 45-43 win. The Lions limited Lakewood to four field goals in the second half. They trailed 24-20 going into the locker room after an odd first half in which a mere three total fouls were called. Lakewood led 34-33 going into the final eight minutes. The Vikings' front line of 6-8 center Rich Long and 6-3 forwards Brent Barker and Jeff Bjork was Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese's main cause for concern coming into the game. "We just tried to match up on them," Reese said. "We thought it would be best to put Stine on Barker, and he was able to neutralize him for the most part. "I thought we might have a matchup problem on Long, but (Brice) Hasselback did a very good job on him. It worked out very well for us." Chip Reese had 13 points to pace the Lion scoring attack. Beyond (All You Can Eat) ....................... l ] field goals in the first quarter and took a 24-9 lead at halftime. The Lion lead had grown to 44-19 going into the fourth quarter. Dan Rose had 12 points to pace Maple Valley, while Jeff Pennington added 10. Three Lions chipped in six points. Last Friday MV jumped to a 41-24 halftime lead against Ionia's "B" squad en route to a 65-46 rout. Again, pressure defense was the deciding factor. Rose and Cliff Weller scored 14 points each for Mpale Valley, while Pennington added in 12. Pennfield. Other teams in the field include the host Panthers, Bellevue, Galesburg-Augusta and Olivet. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 _Page 11 Tap and 'all that jazz* rounds out life of newly named Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen The rhythmic sounds of tap shoes ring out on the bare floor in a second story room at the home of Ver­ montville's new maple syrup queen. While other young women may prefer to par­ ticipate in soccer, volley­ ball or other sports, danc­ ing is the new queen's fa­ vorite pastime. Dancing has been an im­ portant part of 17-year-old Aymie Alderink's life since she was a preschooler. Those first tap dance lessons at age four sprouted a love of dance for the new queen, who was selected two weeks ago to reign over Vermontville's April Syrup Festival and repre­ sent the community and its syrup products in other parts of the state and on television and radio. Aymie said she "was re­ ally surprised" and happy to be picked for the honor, which will also give her a $500 scholarship that she can use to help pursue a degree in education or dance that she hopes to earn at Michigan State University or Western Michigan University. Currently, she's unde­ cided whether to major in education or dance and wonders about possibly combining the two areas of study. "I like to work with kids,” she added. Aymie has been a resi­ dent of the Maple Valley School District for just two years. However, she previ­ ously lived in the area as a young child and she and her family are good friends with the Edith and Harold Benedict family who are syrup producers. As a youngster, Aymie said she can remember watching the Benedicts turn sap into maple syrup. Aymie was selected to reign as Vermontville's 1992 syrup queen two weeks ago. FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON COUPON *100 Off *250 Off Any Auto Body Any Auto Body . Repair & Paint Minimum *600 repair. Expires 3/3/92 Repair & Paint Minimum *1300 repair. Expires 3/3/92 Comer of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner * Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM K • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION AN STA-RITE PUMPS KC I ' Do-it-yourself • 1%” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks ■ 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps HI; Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville '1 Collecting clowns is a favorite hobby. "My sister and I helped put buckets on the trees and helped make maple sugar candy." But that was quite awhile ago so Aymie said she did a lot of studying to refresh herself on the maple syrup-making pro­ cess before the queen competition. Knowledge of the syrup making process is an im­ portant part of the queen's role because of the duties involved in promoting the area's syrup products. Maple sugar is her per­ sonal favorite syrup prod­ uct "It's sweet, but good," Aymie said. She's planning to lend a hand making maple syrup this year at the Benedicts. Although she lived in Charlotte for 13 years of her life, Aymie, who was born in Lansing, said she has attended many Maple Syrup Festivals in Ver­ montville. Participating in the tal­ ent show has been one of her favorite festival events. She and three other girls placed third several years ago with a dance routine and another time she was in a group that received honorable mention for a jazz dance number. She started taking tap dance lessons in the Nashville area and then continued them in Char­ lotte when her family moved. About seven years ago, she started jazz dancing, which she describes as "new kinds of dance steps to popular and rap music." Jazz dance choreography is handled by thelnstructors and dancers wear bal­ let slippers, but not toe shoes. Aymie enjoys tap danc­ ing the most. Tap dancing "impresses more people. People won­ der how you make sounds with your feet. I like to do that. "It's fun to be with other people and perform...It's good exercise and it's chal­ lenging. Some of her favorite dance numbers involve 1950s jitterbug-style danc­ ing, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles routine and a Mickey Mouse act. Aymie spends about five hours per week polishing her dancing skills. During the course of a year, she performs at recitals and in Charlotte at the dance fol­ lowing the city's annual Frontier Days celebration. She is a member of four different dance groups and is excited that a recent au- Lion matmen blanked by Tap and jazz dancing is a favorite pastime of the new Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen who spends about five hours practicing her dance steps. dition allowed her to be­ come a part of the Dancing Deputies in Charlotte. When she's not dancing, Aymie enjoys several other hobbies, including cross­ stitching. She just started stitching a design on a sweatshirt and has a wall hanging of geese underway. In the past has made a wall plaque of a Precious Mo­ ments dancer and some cross-stitched Christmas ornaments. She has a collection of clowns and dancers, too. "When I was real young and we were going on a trip, we all decided to start a collection,” Aymie said. Her clowns include mu­ sic boxes and dolls. Her collection of dancers in­ cludes porcelain figures, posters and musical dancers. The daughter of Diane Alderink of Mulliken and Charles Alderink of Io­ nia, Aymie has a 21-yearold sister, Shannon, a 12year-old brother, Dusty, and a dog named Bo. At school, where she is a junior at Maple Valley High School, Aymie is a member of the National Honor Society. She was in­ ducted into the organiza­ tion during her sophomore year. She currently ranks ninth in her class and hopes to stay in the "Top 10" through high school. "I'm proud of how my grade point average went up," she said when asked to talk about some of her achievements. Her favorite classes are math and shorthand. She admits that she doesn't care much for science classes but is going to give chemistry a whirl next year. Estate Auction^ 2 Parcels of real estate Friday, Feb. 28 • 5 P.M. third-ranked Pennfield Pennfield is no longer a member of the S.M.A.A. But for the Maple Valley wrestling team, the Panthers are still too close for comfort. Third-ranked Pennfield crushed the Lions 71-0 in Wednesday's team district semifinals, held at Pennfield. The Panthers then topped another former league rival, Olivet, 67-6, to advance to the team regional competition Wednesday at Bellevue. Any flickering hopes for a Lion upset were erased when Maple Valley had to forfeit four weight classes. Of the nine matches that were held, Pennfield recorded pins in six of them. Only Grant Simpson (130), Dan Finkler (152) and Tom Snyder (160) could last the distance for Maple Valley. Simpson was defeated by Brent Lantz, who is unbeaten, 8­ 0. Finkler was decisioned by Matt Higgs 7-1, and Snyder lost to B.J. Woodside 17-7. Brent Weiss, Chip Neyome, Aaron Chantrenne, Brian Neal, Scott Clothier and Luke Walling posted pins for the Panthers. PARCEL#!: 1983 Friendship 24x44 doublewide mobile home located on four lots at 330 Philadelphia Street (first street north of the bridge and west) Home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 30x36 garage. Eighth graders finish season 10-1 The MV eighth grade basketball team finished the season with two wins to post a 10 - 1 record. Tuesday the Lions defeated Bellevue for the third time 43 - 24. Adam Driksna led the team with 10 points and seven rebounds. Adam Thayer followed with eight points. Thursday MV travelled to Springfield for their final game and came away with a 49.44 win. Driksna’s 15 points and nine rebounds and Scott Heyboer’s 12 points, six rebounds were team-highs. OPEN HOUSES Tuesday, Feb. 18 • 4:00-5:30 and Sunday, Feb. 23 • 1:00-2:30 Call for flyer! The Estate Of HAROLD CHRISTIANSEN, Owner Stanton's Auctioneers & Realtors 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Ph. 517-726-0181 or FAX 726-0060 "Selling Real Estate and Personal Property at auction, anywhere" �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, February 25, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Capise^Ainc. Sm OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 9 M 99 160 S. Main, Vermontville ErBEd A£t>"AUt>*4■ wA Every Day //^/RL UPTO 3W We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. on Manufacturer's coupons Check Out Our "in-store specials PRICES GOOD MON., FEB. 24 THRU SAT., FEB. 29, 1992 Breaded Smithfield Pork steak Pork or Cutlets ues smoked Picnics MEATS Boneless Pork [ Pork & Beef Tenderized Sirloin Roast Ranch steak PRODUCE GROCERIES Potato 91I 79 Chips........................ With in ad coupon........... 14 02. Eagle Restaurant Rest Style 20 oz. Kellogg’s combo Roasts GROCERIES 14-14V2 02. Eagle BBQ or Thins Fancy Wash. Gold Pears Fresh Green 02 Dish soap....... I lb. Qtrs. Fleischmann’s Asst. Var. 8 02. Frigo Shredded zh 16 02. Loaf New York Garlic Bread BEVERAGES coca cola Liters Liters Raisins 3.5 lb. bag Crave Whiskas Dry cat Food *$1419 Fishsticks B or Nuggets cet one With in ad coupon. I1 02. Planters Fresh Roasted Peanuts ■ + d< WE NOW ACCEPT WIC COUPONS - 19 49 £ £ ^d9C 99 Pre-Priced *8.99, 20 lb. Gravy Train *£ Dog Food f49 BREAD FREE £_ MI _99 20 02. loaf Great Plains Whole Grain C0T9flC Bread ■j I capFstar^coupon Van de Kamp's Minced Fish-6 oz. Del Monte Sticks or Nuggets BUY 1, GET 1 FREE! Limit one with coupon. Offer good the week of Febniwy 24,1992. Coupon cannot be used in ' Vegetables cLoinjunction with any other coupon*. NR 1.49. $129 $119 + dep. 15 02. Box Sun Maid M1M YAJLVAP1LE COUPON 22 With in add coupon coupon.......................... Van DeKamps Minced Miller, Miller Ute, Draft & Draft Ute $ f 49 ’s ey Crunch A5949 Nut & lHlogogn Q7 Cheeses Potatoes 12 Packs Packs 12 Frosted Flakes .. £ 9 99 Margarine..... 10 lbs. Michigan All Purpose White 5f19 i9fil00 With in ad coupon 16 02. Kellogg’s ............. Pre-Priced *1.29 Dove Liquid Cabbage vegetables a459 $ Tortillas Rounds or Chips 16 oz. Del Monte Canned | w 15-17 oz. cans I Limit five with coupon. Offer good the week of Frfwwwy 74, lOO? | conjunction ti with ith any other th i^ii* ir^ipci* C? 2J7 2J7. tw uiwd m ( EFFECTIVE 2i24 THRU 2/29, 1992 ) Save$14Q M WITH THS COUPON on ONE 20 oz. only. Save$12s onONESfrK^ AMMytaNTHUML UML (FUNES ONLY) 9 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-03-03.pdf a00a19e3ad3665b4b926d0db94cbffc0 PDF Text Text 121 S. CHURCHSL Bulk r«h PAID HASTINGS, Ml 49058’1893 U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY HASTINGS, M< 49OJ# P*mwN N«. f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N; Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905p P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 31 — Tuesday, March 3, 1992 'No-party' candidates to challenge Republicans in Nashville Monday By Teresa Frith Three Republicans and one “no-party” candidate will vie for three Nashville Village Council seats Monday and a Republican incumbent and a no-party candidate will battle for president. The Republicans seeking two-year council seats are in­ cumbent Ted Spoelstra and newcomers Richard Tobias and Jeff Beebe. Running under the no-party” designa­ tion will be incumbent Richard Chafee Jr. Meanwhile, Village Presi- dent Raymond Hinckley, a Republican, will be challeng­ ed for his two-year slot by no­ party candidate Justin Cooley. Hinckley has served on the council for 11 years before being elected president in 1990. He has lived in the village most ofhis life and is a retired bank manager for Security National Bank of Battle Creek, which later became Comerica. As village president, Hin­ ckley says his commitment to his hometown remains the same as when he was first elected: to maintain public health and safety by taking care of streets and sidewalks, keeping the present excellent fire and ambulance depart­ ments that serve the com­ munity, supplying clean drinkable water, and main­ taining an effective police force. Hinckley supports growth, business and industrial development for the com­ munity and wants the village to remain as a separate entity. “My opponent, who if elected would continue to hold Castleton Board discusses township■ hall sale; replacement or repair By Teresa Frith Castleton Township Board members, at a public hearing Wednesday afternoon, talked aboutr -the sale, replacement or repair of its township hall building. At last month’s board meeting, the decision had been made to seek estimates for the cost of repairing the existing structure, tearing down the present building and rebuilding on the same site, or constructing a new hall at a diffemt location. The board did research and got estimates on the options and announced the results at the hearing. After consulting several dif­ ferent firms the following figures were announced: — Costs to repair the ex­ isting structure included two options. The first involved ex­ cavating and lifting the hall building, removing all debris under it, filling and packing with new soil, constructing a new foundation, new concrete floor, and repairing the brick. Cost was estimated at $20,000-$25,000. — Option No. 2 included lifting the present foundation, pouring piers every eight feet under it to stabilize and hold the floor at the correct level, removing the old floor and replacing it with a new con­ crete one with support beams as needed and new floor covering. Cost for this was estimated at $17,000. Neither cost included fees or costs for certification of plans by a licensed engineer or architect if required. The cost of replacing the roof was also not included. The cost ofputting on a new roof was estimated at between $960 to $2,024, depending on the type constructed. Estimates were considered on rubberoid, tiffany and torch grade style roofing. Adding the cost of founda­ tion and roof repairs, the total estimated costs for repair were put at between $16,710 and $29,524, depending on which methods were chosen and which contractor used. “We were told that if we leave the present building the way that it is with only minor repairs as we go, that the useful life of the structure would only be about 10-15 years,” said trustee Nelson Rasey. “After that time the building would be unsalvagable.” Costs to tear down the pre­ sent hall were estimated at about $4,000, with $1,500 more to fill in the old See Castleton Twp, Page 3 Nashville mourns the loss of long­ time teacher, activist Bea Pino By Teresa Frith Nashville is mourning the loss of longtime educator and political activist Beatrice Pino, 78, who died Friday after a 10-year fight with breast cancer. She was a woman who was regarded by many as being ahead of her times in many ways. Her two greatest loves were education and political civil rights. Her life started in Anacon­ da, Mont., where she was bom into a mining engineer’s family in 1914. She grew up in Boston, where she graduated from Simmon’s College in 1934 with a bachelor’s degree in English. In 1941 she married Milton Grossman, who died in 1972. She bore him a son, Joel War­ ren, who lives jn New York City and a daughter, Rachael, who lives in San Francisco. She met Jim Pino in California, where he was a Michigan lobbyist for the Society of Friends Committee on National Legislature, which is the Quakers’ lobby­ ing organization. They were married in 1976 and settled down in Michigan on Jim’s family farm in Nashville. A Quaker by birth, Pino firmly agreed with her religion’s belief in simplicity and pacifism. That belief assisted her on many occasions. In the 1930s, she was an editor of the Protestant Digest. The Spanish Civil War was raging at the time, which gave her a reason to draw on her convictions. “Beatrice didn’t believe in war of any kind,” said Jim Pino. “She felt that there are peaceful solutions to all con- See Bea Pino, Page 8 Richard Tobias the post of Castleton Township Supervisor, has ad­ vocated dissolving Nashville,” said Hinckley. He noted that in letters published in the Maple Valley News Cooley has suggested unincorporating the village and replacing it with a charter township as a means to save money. “The village of Nashville Raymond Hinckley has' been chartered since March 1869,” said Hinckley. “Castleton Township is not chartered and cannot become chartered unless it separates itself from Nashville, or if Nashville is dissolved as a village.” Hinckley said he strongly opposses the dissolution and fears it will happen if Cooley becomes village president Justin Cooley while remaining head of Castleton Township. Cooley, besides being Castleton Township super­ visor, is the assessor for both the village and township. He did not file to run for village assessor in Monday’s election. “Cities and villages are See 'No party'. Page 2 Vermontville election March 9 to feature lively races for council By Teresa Frith Three Democrats and two. Republicans will appear on the ballot for three, four-year trustee seats on the Vermont­ ville Village Council Monday, while a Republican and a Democrat will vie for a twoyear position. Running for the three, fouryear slots opening on the village council this spring are: — Trustee Nyle Wells, a Republican, now serving on the council as an appointee. “I want to see the village grow and thrive,” he said. “By continuing to serve on the council, I can promote that cause.” — Republican Bill Mason, a former village president, seeks to become a council member again. “I am in­ terested in the village and want to be able to help it grow and prosper.” — Ruth Wineman, a Democrat, also is a previous council member. She served a term of office on the council in the late 1970s. “I am interested in the com- munity,” she said. “Times serves as a trustee, originally are hard in the state and I have decided not to seek re­ an interest in finding a way to election. However, at press get things going.” time, she had announced that — Democrat Richard Har­ she will seek election as a mon is a newcomer to the write-in Democratic village political scene. candidate. — “I want to become a “I want to continue to work council member because I with the council because I en­ think everyone should serve at joy it and I like helping the least one term in order to see residents of the community,” how things are done in the she said. village,” he said. Two candidates, one — Sharon Faust, who now See Election set, page 2 In This Issue... • Area dog diagnosed with rabies • Students to perform ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ March 26-28 • ‘Sugaring off’ party held in Vermontville • Maple Valley bands to hold concert Sunday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 Page 2 Election set in Vermontville, Democrat and one Republican will battle for one, two-year seat open on the council. Democrat Lloyd Woelver, a newcomer, will appear alone on the ballot, but incumbent Republican Russ Bennett is staging a write-in campaign for the position.- Bennett was out of town during the filing deadline for the election. Wolever works at Wolever Real Estate in Nashville, but is a resident of Vermontville. from front page r»would iike to se? the village g#6W and prosper. I feel tKaf kr do ihaf we neeira zoning ordinance to better control the direction we are going.” Bennett says that his previous experience on the council is a benefit to voters. “I served two terms on the council and was also the mayor pro tem,” he said. “I take pride in this and think that everyone should serve a term on the council in order to learn where their money goes.” Village President Sue Villanueva and Clerk Sharon Stewart, both Democrats, and Treasurer Kay Marsh, a Republican, are runnning unopposed. The general election will be held Monday, March 9, at the village hall. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. ‘No party’ candidates to challenge, formed by choice, not by mandate of Michigan,” said Cooley. “Townships provide many services to both incor­ porated villages and unincorporated portions of the township for very little millage. Some of these ser­ vices are assessing, levying, collection and disbursing of county and school taxes; voter registration; and holding primary and general elections for township, county, state and federal offices.” Cooley said he would like to see a better working relation­ ship between the village and township. He also explained why he supports the unincorporation of the village of Nashville: “I would like to see the unincorporation of the village researched so that residents and property owners could understand the advantages or the disadvantages,” he said. “Certain employees of the village would still be needed, but overall, I firmly believe there would be a significant savings to property taxpayers of the village by the way of smaller tax bills. “The Village ofNashville’s budget has evolved into a document that is top heavy from from with wages, leaving very few funds for services,” he added. Clerk Rose Heaton and Treasurer Lois Elliston, both Republicans, will be unoppos­ ed on the general election ballot. Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Mon­ day at thge Nashville Village Hall. Over 50 group meets Mar. 10 Lloyd Woelver The Over 50 group will meet again in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library Tuesday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m. All Maple Valley residents over 50 are invited to attend. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck. Table service and drinks will be furnished. The program will include students showing projects they have made in different classes. For more informa­ tion, call Maple Valley Com­ munity Education at 852-9275. Eaton County dog diagnosed with rabies, second case in Michigan A dog in Eaton County has been dignosed with rabies, ac­ cording to Bill Schuette, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Unfortunately, the dog was a young pet that had not yet been vaccinated against rabies, so family members and other household animals have been exposed to the rabid dog,” Schuette said. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of all warm-blooded animals, in­ cluding humans. Infected animals may show behavioral changes such as desensitiza­ tion or aggression. “This is the second case of rabies in Michigan this year,” Dr. H. Michael Chaddock, MDA’s Animal Industry Divi­ sion Director and State Veterinarian, said. “The first was a cow in Menominee County that was disgnosed in January.” In Michigan, rabies in household pets and livestock is relatively uncommon. However, several cases have been diagnosed in recent INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary' Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY - Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6p.m. A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 Morn. Worship 11 Evening Service ...... 6 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m-. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship ...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Sun. School......... 9:45a.m. A.M. Service ..... 11a.m. P.M. Service ..... ..7p.m. Wed. Service..... ..7p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 ia.m. P.M. Worship..............7 ।p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... ..7p। .m. REV. ALAN METTLER years. Three cats were diagnosed with rabies in 1990, and two dogs were found with the disease in 1991. Before the January discovery, the last rabid cow found in Michigan was in 1982, according to Chaddock. Rabies in Michigan is usual­ ly found in bats and wild animals. Last year, 32 bats and two skunks tested positive for rabies. Chaddock said it is impor­ tant for pet owners to be aware of the seriousness of rabies and take appropriate measures. The best way to prevent rabies is for animal owners to have dogs and cats vaccinated by their local veterinarian, he said. Vaccination, whichi s relatively inexpensive, not on­ ly protects indoor and outdoor pets, it also helps prevent pets from transmitting rabies to their owners. For additional information or answers to other rabies questions, contact Dr. Nancy Frank of the Animal Industry Division in Lansing at (517) 373-1077. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. j.Ad Graphlcs The Hastings Reminder PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ..9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 3 Castleton Twp. from front page foundation. Cost of building on a new level site with sewer and water available ran from an estimated $40,000 to $115,500 on present site after removing the old hall. The range for costs on a new level site with a well and septic system ran from an estimated $44,200 to $104,200. The board considered a 2^000-square-foot post style building complete with heat, air conditioning, light, sanitary, insulation and other options in the price ranges given to them by contractors. The board discussed the following possible actions: — Make long-term repairs to roof an old part of the building now and use both parts as long as possible, mak- ing only minor repairs when absolutely necessary. The old structure then would be aban­ doned and a new one built when needed. The estimated life span of the present building was put at 15 years or less. Estimated total costs for this plan of action would be between $960 for roof repairs to an undetermined future amount needed for additional repairs. — Make permanent repairs now to make both buildings look good and extend the useful life of both as long as possible. Estimated cost, in­ cluding new roof, foundation, floor covering and ceiling was put at about $30,000. — Sell the present building for $30,000 as offered by Clay’s Diner owner Clayton Chapman and build a new hall. Estimated costs for both the site and well and septic system was put at about $65,000 from the lowest con­ tractor. After the $30,000 from the sale ofthe hall is sub­ tracted, the total cost of a new building was estimated at about $35,000. "The repair costs and those of building a new hall are about the same,” said Rasey. “I would rather get out of the mess we have with the present building and get into a new one that is as maintenance free as possible and not have to keep dumping money into the present site,” said trustee William Wilson. The board also discussed the legal aspects of Clayton’s offer of $30,000 for the hall. His bid was accepted during a January board meeting. “The sale of the hall has been discussed on several oc­ casions," said Rasey. “Clay has made a bonifide offer and it’s only fair to sell it to him. We aren’t required to get ad­ ditional bids.” The board also discussed possible locations for a new hall. Among the possible choices was township-owned property in Hosmer Cemetery and the site of the old Nazarene church building on Main street beside the Laundramat. Other sites are being research­ ed, but were not mentioned at the hearing. It was estimated that a new building would take only a matter of weeks to be con­ structed and that a lease could be taken out for use ofthe pre­ sent hall until the new one could be occupied, according to Rasey. According to Supervisor Justin Cooley, funds for the cost of a new building would come from both the sale ofthe present hall and township improvment funds. “We have a CD worth about $60,000 in the fund available for use in purchasing a new building,” said Cooley. “We estimate we would need only about half that amount.” The board agreed to do the following before the next regular meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday (March 4) in the township hall: — Contact Clayton Chap­ man to discuss how soon he wants the building. — Make provision for a location to hold upcoming March elections if the hall is sold by then. — Get firm figures on the cost and location ofa new hall and building site. M.V. Class of ’67 A 25 yr. reunion committee is being formed and will meet at Doug Kelsey’s, 125 S. Main, Vermont­ ville, on Sunday, Mar. 15, at 3:00. Anyone wishing to help please attend or call Laurie Hale 726-1130 or Brinda Hawkins 852-0749, for more information. We are still in need of addresses for: Charles Baker, Susie (Darlene) Jones, Peggy Lunbert, Bill Reid Jr., Susie Wright, and Bill Yost. Obituaries Bernard Lake ** *31®.^ •Itasutaaf® ■ M it see nte .1 Eta tarns. ■t wutailifai • ®n nA® ■ piaMbfo it H if it Atal to । HI n Ml, NASHVILLE - Mr. Bernard Lake, 78, of Nashville passed away at his residence, Thurs­ day February 27, 1992. Mr. Lake was bom May 31, 1913 at Battle Creek, the son of William and Gertrude (Clark) Lake. He was employed at Oliver Corporation, Battle Creek for many years and after the plants closing he worked for Brooks Auto Garage until he retired. He was a member of the Maple LeafGrange and was an avid horseman and horse trader. He was married for 57 years to Mabel (Clemons) Lake who preceded him in death in July 1991. Mr. Lake is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Earl (Geral­ dine) Browers of Benton Harbor, Mrs Leonard (Marjor­ ie) Hughes of Nashville, Mrs. Ruth Ann Lieb of Nashville, Mrs. Bernard (JoAnn) Hughes, Banfield; Mrs. Eldon (Alice) Lieb ofBattle Creek; 21 grand­ children; 36 great grandchil­ dren, one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers; three sisters. Funeral service were held Saturday, February 29 at Nash­ ville Baptist Church. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Marjorie M. Hill FLORIDA - Marjorie M. Hill, 71 of Daytona Beach, Florida, formerly ofNashville and Hastings passed away Sunday, February 23, 1992 at Humana Hospital, Daytona Beach, Florida. Mrs. Hill was bom July 20, 1920 in Nashville, the daught­ er of John and Gladys (Little) Dull. She moved to Daytona Beach in 1972 from Hastings. She was married to Milo Hill. He preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Hill was a cashier for auctions. She was a member of the Indigo Lakes Baptist Church, Daytona Beach, Order ofEast- ern Star, Kalamo Chapter. Mrs. Hill is survived by two daughters, augters, Srey Shirley Star Stark oof Hastings, Sandra Lundquist of Nashville; two brothers, John Dull ofNashville, Pete Dull of Hastings; two sisters, Maxine Phillips of Battle Creek, Doris Catlin of Clarksville; seven grandchildren; 10 great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 28 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville, with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lake­ view Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Roll Over I or Transfer Your I.R.A. Account to us! We offer competitive rates and your IRA deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Stop in today and compare. Eaton Federal Bank More obits on page 8 Euchre Tournaments - weekly V.F.W. 8260 Nashville STARTING... Sunday, March 1st AT ... 4:00 P.M. FDIC FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office -Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 :— Page 4 Maple Valley students to perfor 'Fiddler on the Roof' March 26-28 English teacher at the high school. “Each year more and Maple Valley High School more students try out for the will present the “Fiddler on plays.” the Roof ’ March 26-28 in the This year’s cast members auditorium. are being assisted by profes­ The musical is. based on the sional choreographer Vickie Sholem Alcichem stories in a Diebold, who is new to the book by Joseph Stein. The area and has volunteered her music is by Jerry Bock and the time to help with the play. “We are very excited to have her help,” said Ackers. “We think the audience is in for some surprises.” Last year’s leading man will be playing piano this time. Bill Reynolds graduated from Maple Valley last year and played Professor Hill in “The Music Man.” Also assisting with music this year is Joe Andrews, a Nashville musician, who will play his violin. The choral director this year will be Sondra Bush. Tickets are $2 in advance or at the door and they may be purchased from any cast member. All showings will start at 7 p.m. Cast members for “Fiddler on the Roof’ include Corey Mettler, Lora Emery, Heather Phillip, Brad Sansom, Stacy Hawblitz, Amy Roscoe, Chris Mudry, Becky Corkwell, Chris Musser, Dennis Down­ ing, Melissa Gillean, Sara Degroot, Deborah White, Matt Nehmer, Chris Cooley, Willy Rooks, Rudy Othmer, Jason Harmon, Brian Steward, Vai Williams, Donita Aseltine, Christie Bigelow, Cindy Potter, Rich Furlong, Samntha Hughes, Kristina Rucinski, Vicky Maple Valley students (from left) Becky Corkwell, Koch, Jennifer Ryan, Shan­ Hawblitz strike a pose from their upcoming performani non Fawley, Angie Howard, April Blakely, Chuck Brand on the Roof.” and Karon Rhodes. lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Thirty-three students are among the cast members of this year’s performance. This is the fifth consecutive year that the high school has put on a musical play. “This is our largest cast,” said director Norma Ackers, By Teresa Frith MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Fiddler on the Roof cast members (from left) Donita Aseltine, Vai Williams, Corey Mettler and Lora Emery prepare to leave town during a scene in Maple Valley High School's upcoming performance of "Fiddler on the Roof." MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 | or Phone 852-1916 I REALTOR- Blfe Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available • HMS JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRi-CHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURO............................ HUBERT DENNIS............... Eves. 726-0223 ........ 852-1784 ........ 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 ........ 726-0122 CONGRATULATIONS DON!! Our “Salesperson of the Month" for February NEW LISTING!! 1983 MANUFAC­ TURED HOME ON 1.39 ACRES 14x70 plus 11x28 addition, with 2 BRs, 2 baths, and a 24x32' pole building-garage. All on 1.39 acres. Sets high with a beautiful view of the "countryside", on blacktop road, Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert Dennis 726-0122. DON STEINBRECHER $60,000! FIVE ACRES “PARK­ LIKE” SETTING at edge of town in Nashville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole buil­ ding. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! (N-392) ON CORNER LOT • NASHVILLE - 7 HASTINGS - $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) WE NEED LISTINGS! SPRING BUYERS ARE LOOKING NOW! If you are thinking of selling or “making a change” — k give us a call!! rooms, 4 bedrr-^^s, rr-^^s, garage and extra s‘qV< Good location. Pric u sell. Give Don a call! (N-396) — VACANT LAND — 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 40 ACRES ■ NORTH OF BELLEVUE has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. $28,000, *(VL:384) NOW $37,900! NASHVILLE - “FAM­ ILY HOME” - 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a "well-cared for" home on a large double lot. (N-380) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms,. , r (VL-359) Maple Valley students (from left) Becky Corkwell, Amy Roscoe and Stacey Hawblitz dance to the song, "Matchmaker," during play practice for the school's upcoming performance of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof." Spring Is Just around the corner! M.V.bands to hold concert Sunday The Maple Valley junior and senior high bands will perform a conceit Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The high school band will perform three numbers, “Golden Jubilee” (Fennell), “Variation Overture’’ (Williams) and “Kentucky 1800”. (Grundman). The junior high band also will perform three numbers, “Command March” (Edmon­ son), “Crystal City Over­ ture” (Edmonson) and “Sym­ bol of Freedom” (Schaffer). The two bands will perform the same concert for the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival competition for ratings of I, II or III. The junior high band will travel to Caledonia March 7 to perform at 1 p.m. The senior high band will travel td East Kent­ wood March 14 to perform at 10:45 a.m. A reception will be held in the cafeteria immediately following Sunday’s concert. Free-will donations will be accepted. Think Perk up with a new cut or style at ... The Village Hair Port HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Some evenings by appointment. 726-0257 ■Mens • Womens • Childrens Fashion Fabrics, Floral, Stripes, Dots Solids, Eyelets & Lace l/3 Off in Stock Patterns McCalls, Quick Sew 8c Simplicity 218 E ., State SL Hastins I East of Michigan Avenue ' Ph. 945-9673 I f' HULST CUANEBS PICK-UP STATION fl M Mm �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 5 Eliminate township, not village government From Our Readers To the editor: School teachers are life touchers To the editor: All the negativism toward improving our school and the defeat of the millage proposal is disheartening. I don’t think that wanting these improvements is trying to keep up with anyone, it is wanting to give our communi­ ty the best possible future, a ftiture of well-educated adults who have good jobs who can afford their own homes and provide the same good educa­ tion for their children. Schools and teachers who touch our children do so for a lifetime. If you think back to your childhood, what touched your life more besides your parents? Most likely the per­ son you most admired was a teacher. My father was a teacher. I don’t think he ever wanted to be anything else. He struggled and did without to put himself through college just to earn the right to teach others. When he died, someone described him as a lifetoucher, I for one can’t think of a higher compliment of one’s life. Teachers are lifetouchers and they should be given the tools and facilities to perform this task of great responsibility. I also have to pinch pennies and an increase in my proper­ ty tax would have stressed my budget, but I look at it as an investment in my children, money in a bank account with their names on it. The community has turned down the improvements that would give our children a competitive edge in the work force and in college. Now what? It is your right to say “no,” but there are problems that need solving. So where is the full page ad listing all the possible alternatives? So when is the Committee to Vote No going to present their solu­ tions to the board? Let’s not have a motto of “Always part ofthe problem, never part ofthe solution.” A lot of people (unpaid) spent alot of time to gather all this information for the public and to come up with solutions, I would hate for all that to go to waste. It amazes me that a group of people that can’t afford an in­ crease in their property taxes managed to pay for a full page ad that cost as much as a year’s worth of increased taxes on an average priced Maple Valley home. As the saying goes "If you can read this,, thank a teacher.” I thank mine for teaching me how to read, think, solve problems, manage money, provide for my family, and for the love of learning. Kelly Jo Smith Vermontville There are reasons for bond, millage failure To the editor: Since our bond and millage failed by such a wide margin I would like to open some points of discussion on why people vote “no”. First, some people qn issues such as these will vote “no”, no matter what. That’s fine, I'm glad they have that right because its the same right that gives the rest ofus the right to vote "yes”. Some people vote “no” because they may feel we do not need any of this, or it’s more than what we really need. Money. The strings tied to this reason are numerous. It may just be more than the voter feels he or she can af­ ford right now, so it does not matter if it may be more affor­ dable later, they can’t do it now. So they feel they have to vote “no.” Some may feel they can af­ ford it right now, or are will­ ing to make the sacrifices to do so, but the uncertainty of the future persuades them to vote “no.” Assessment increases, jobs, law changes, health, etc. These things can change a great deal in a short amount of time. We really can’t con­ ceive what things might be in 35 years. • Another reason is because of people or personnel. I was having a discussion with a grandmother and the issue of the bond and millage came up. She told of a discussion she had with some other ladies and the results were, “Why should we approve these pro­ posals when it’s people who really make the difference?” Now, if I may interrupt Grandma for a moment, I would like to take the state­ ment, ‘.‘it’s people that really, make the difference.” Since a new track is involv­ ed in some ofthe latest issues, I would like to use this as an example: When I graduated in 1978 there was only one school we competed against whose track was worse than ours: Portland, because they Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in March, you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD ISI PC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS didn’t have one. Our track facilities are not in good shape, no longer adquate for competition. Though this con­ dition exists, our girls track program is among the best in the area. It’s people who really make the difference. I think most of us generally agree with this statement. We realize it is most times necessary to have a certain amount ofresources. Usually, the better the resources for the task at hand the more potential there is for success. But if the people operating with or within these resources are not operating properly, the resources are not being used to their fullest. This grandmother continued about how some of her children had some problems with a few teaches, her efforts to correct them and the results. The problems were not corrected. Following what was happening in the school system as most parents do, she would hear of more of the same problems with the same teachers. These ladies wonder, as I feel many others do, why should we pump large amounts of additional money into a school system that refuses to correct these problems. What really astounded me was that today we are hearing of basically the same pro­ blems with the same teachers. These kinds of uncorrected problems have been turning people into “no” voters for at least 16 years. There have been many parents out there who have tried to deal with these pro­ blems through the years. Many do not come forward or make any attempt to confront the problem for fear of mak­ ing their child’s present situa­ tion worse and fearing retaliation. Wouldn’t dealing with and working to correct these pro­ blems give us a better school system? Isn’t this what we are really after, a better school system? Mike Hamilton Nashville Justin Cooley’s letter of Feb. 18, suggesting that Nashville Village be abolished in favor of township govern­ ment, failed to answer two important questions: 1) Why would the people of Nashville want to see the assets accumulated by the village over the past 123 years turned over to control by a township that paid nothing toward these improvements? 2) Do Nashville taxpayers want voters who live as distant as Coats Grove, for example, having say over operation of Nashville’s water, sewer, street and police departments? If any layer of government is unnecessary, it is township government. They maintain none of the above-named ser­ vices and have no experience in the operation. It appears Cooley and his township board presently have their hands full keeping their own house (township hall) in order! Perhaps some day Michigan will join other enlightened states who operate very suc­ cessfully without the useless burden of township Ray Hinckley Nashville Village President Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, MARCH 3 • J.V. & Var. Basketball, Home, Bath, 6:00 p.m. (Parent’s Night) FRIDAY, MARCH 6 • Fresh., J.V. & Var. Basketball, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. • Parent-Teacher conferences 1-3 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 7 • Volleyball District, Away, Pennfield, 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 8 • Band Concert, High School Gymnasium, 3:00 p.m. MONDAY, MARCH 9 • Basketball Districts, Home, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m. Hair Care Products — Nexus & Helene Curtiss School halls still open to winter walkers Anyone is invited to walk in the halls of the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School for a place to walk indoors during the winter months. The suggested times are from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. governments. We use Nexus Products in Perms & Colors. — See andfeel the difference! Styles-R-Us! 224 N. Main, Nashville • 852-1757 Sylvia: W4d.-Fri. 8:30-5:00; Sat. by Appt. • Pam: Tues. 8:30-5:00; Wed. & Thurs. after 4:00 Crosley REFRIGERATOR 15 cu. ft.-NO FROST.................. REFRIGERATOR 15 cu. ft. cycle defrost $3fa3q3 s520 non RCA 20 in. diameter remote table model color.................... 3W 26 in. diameter remote table model color.'............ s475 VCR remote on screen program ................ $290 — Also — UP TO $200.00 DISCOUNT ON CAMCORDERS Close-Out Prices on Eureka Vacuum Cleaners Lake Odessa T.V. & Appliance STORE HOURS: 8:00 AM 'til 5:30 PM Mon.-Fri.; Sat. 8 AM'til 4 PM 1039 FOURTH AVE.- We Service What We Sell • 616-374-8866 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 6 Fuller, Kellogg elementary students win awards for 'bookmarkers Winners in the PTO bookmarker contest for third and fourth grades at Fuller School were third-graders (back row, from left) Mark Ayles, Cacey VanEngen and Kendall Bolton. Fourth-grade winners were (front row, from left) Leah Smith and April McCollum. By Teresa Frith Students at Kellogg and Fuller Elementary schools have won awards for bookmarkers they made dur- ing a contest held in connec­ tion with this year’s PTO Carnival. The theme for this year’s carnival is “Reading is Fun.” • Fresh Flowers • Plants • Arrangements Contact Our Wedding Consultant Mapes Family Florist 107 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE 852-2050 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.rn. Daily Each classroom rpade bookmarkers depicting scenes from books they had read. School and city librarians Donna Garvey, Bonnie Maker and Duska Brumm served as judges. First- through third-place winners were chosen at each grade level K-6. First-place winners received a certificate, a voucher for $8 toward the purchase ofbooks through the school book fair or classroom order forms, and a- dinosaur­ shaped pencil sharpener. The book fair is to be held at the school March 3-6, Second-place winners received a certificate and a Sixth-grade first- through third-place winners in the PTO bookmarker making contest at Kellogg Elementary were (back row, from left) Samantha Butcher, Jessica Smith and Amanda Finkler. Fifth grade winners were (front row, from left) Jenny Halliwill, Dustin London and Heide Eberly. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable 0" Timely 0" Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS ■ MICHIGAN ■ USA • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing FDaexli v(e6r1y6) 945-5192 Winners in the PTO bookmarker making contest at Fuller Street Elementary School were (back row) kindergarten students Patrick Andrews, first place and Wendy Pincumbe, third place. Second-place winner Jesilyn Dunkleburger was unavailable for the photo. First-grade winners, first through third places, were (middle cow, from left) Richie Wilson, Brett Maki and Brandon Brooke. Secondgrade winners, first through third, were (front row, from left) Justin Smith, Darin Thrun and Terra Sulcer. book voucher for $5. Third place received a certificate and a book voucher for $2.50. First-place winners were Patrick Andrews for kindergarten, Richie Wilson for first grade, Justin Smith for second grade, Mark Ayles for third grade, Leah Smith for fourth grade, Jenny Halliwill for fifth grade and Samantha Butcher for sixth grade. Second place winners were Jesilyn Dunkleburger for kindergarten, Brett Makie for first, Darin Thrun for second, Cacey Van Engen for third, Brett Lancaster for fourth, Dustin London for fifth and Jessica Smith for sixth. Third-place winners were Wendy Pincumbe for kindergarten, Brandon Brooke for first, Terra Sulcer for second, Kendall Bolton for third, April McCollum for fourth, Heide Eberly for fifth and Amanda Finkler for sixth. The PTO carnival will be held March 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Fuller Street School. -X ol) MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR »5Sod®a Upon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, you will receive $50.00 at closing. Bring in a land contract or mortgage not presently financed at Ionia County National Bank, and it will be considered as NEW. Call this number today — (616) 367-4911, ask ask for Dale Hefty. EWING WELL DRILLING , INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock’a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Ionia County National Bank Equal Housing Lender hometown pride/hometown spirit offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding *This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Xot valid on refinancing an IC.\ B mortgage. LU @ Member FDIC 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HW? VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 7 Wrestling demonstration part of book reports By Art Frith Students in Tammy Wilde’s combined third- and fourth­ grade class at Fuller Street Elementary School have put a unique twist to how book reports can be done. Each student had three op­ tions from which to choose to complete the assignment. Some wrote it out in the tradi­ tional manner, while others elected to draw posters about the books they read. However, a number of students decided to bring the subjects of their reports to life by wearing costumes or puf ting on demonstrations. Jeffrey Jones’ report was on a book about college wrestling coach Dan Gable, a 1971 world champion and member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic wrestling team. Assisted by Kendall Bolton, Jones put on a wrestling ex­ hibition as part of his book report. He demonstrated a number of holds, talked about equipment worn in competi­ tion and answered questions from his classmates. Jones’ knowledge ofwrestl­ ing isn’t confined to what he’s learned by reading. He has been competing in the U.S. Kids’. Freestyle Wrestling program since he was 5 years old. Now in his fifth year of competition, Jones has revceived numeous medals and certificates at the local and state levels. His motivation this year for being No. 1 isn’t for personal recognition. Superintendent’s Corner Understanding special ed programs and funding Mark Pincumbe dressed as Albert Einstein for his book report demonstration in Tammy Wilde's combined third-fourth grade class at Fuller Elementary School. Jeffrey Jones takes down classmate Kendall Bolton as part of his book report demonstration for Tammy Wilde's third and fourth grade combined class at Fuller Elementary School. BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks 774 Specail education programs and funding are often misunderstood. The special education programs in place in our schools today ate relatively new, having been developed only in the past 30 years, and they are constantly changing. Early programs were usually held in separate facilities, often at the county center, and were not considered to be part of the local district’s pro­ gram or responsibility. New laws at the federal and state levels have required that students who can be mainstreamed into local programs be allowed to do so. The laws were based on findings that han­ dicapped students generally learn better and are able to live more normal lives when educated with regular students. (Although most students have been “mainstreamed” today, there are still programs at the county centers for those who need them.) Students with special learning needs are much more likely to become competent citizens, workers and taxpayers. Educa­ tional mainstreaming is helping them become more competent academically, socially, and vocationally. A common misconception is that someone else paid for the education of these students when they attended county-based programs. The fact is that these programs have always been financed by local and state revenues in the same manner as regular education. The only difference was that special educa­ tion funds were collected at the county level. Today, our schools are partially reimbursed by the state and county for the added costs involved in special education. Americans have long held the conviction that education is a wise investment. That belief applies increasingly to both regular and special education. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ Stripping rppng ★. Repair epar ★ Refinishing * Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517)852-0943 Jones said, “I’ve dedicated 1992 to my friend Paul Silvas. “My goal this year is to take first place in every event I enter.” Silvas is a 13-year-old wrestler who is unable to compete because of an operation. Jones practices three times a week with the Charlotte club. The members range in age from 4 to 18 and include 20-30 students from Nashville and Vermontville. u Jones also attends a wrestl­ ing camp during the summer 945-9554 HARDWARE’S b EXAMPLE OF SALE ITEMS: Reliance 40 Gallon WATER HEATERS Natural Gas.. Electric........ Propane Gas $155 $165 $190 Do-It FERTILIZER 5,000 ft. Weed N’ Feed 10-6-4 Regular 10-5-5 Choice $4.49 bag All Bulk BOLTS& TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans;., YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO to help fine tune his wrestling skills. So far, the only injury Jones has sustained has been a broken finger. One student asked, “Have you ever wrestled a girl?” Jones replied, “Yes, and I beather. ’ ’ 4-H modeling workshop set Personal appearance 4-H members and leaders are in­ vited to attend the modeling workshop Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Lan­ sing Mall. The Community Room is located beyond the public restrooms at the mall. The day will be split by age groups. 4-H members ages 9-12 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon and members 13 years and older will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Topics to be discussed will include modeling tips and pointers, makeup, hair, nail and skin care, accessories, and more. There also will be a table for project resource materials for leaders to view. For more information, call the Eaton County Extension Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. THE WINNING TEAM paint WHEELBARROWS 5 cu. ft. steel.... $34.99 4cu. ft. poly s37.99 SPEED-E-NAMEL SPRAY PAINT 1ir3 oz. rC an $1 A • J1L9 Fibred ALUMINUM ROOF COATING Asphalt Base 10% Off 25% off C-and-E -°and-E PEANUTS FIBRED COATING $0*799 1Q 499 Prices Good: March 2nd thru March 7th Prices good while supplies last. Come Celebrate with Us! 131 South Main, Vermontville — 726-1121 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. II *! 1 i i*i i i i i i! * 11111 *! i i i i i i i ■:! < 1111 > *: i i i i ii i i i i:! > 1111 >! {i i i i 11 i i! * * 1111! 21 i 11 i i i i ।■ 11 ■ ■' III iiii;;;;;;mum ::::::: mm mill iiiinim mm num:: H:! : ••im:;; iimirn: mm im:::::: mm ;i;mm:: II �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 8 Voice of Democracy essay winners announced Body Talk Four Maple Valley students are this year’s winners in the Voice of Democracy essay contest, sponsored by VFW Post 8260 Ladies’ Auxiliary. Lisa Metzger, Stephannie Wakely Angela Garber and Ben Mudry submitted the win­ ning essays. Each of the students received a U.S. Sav­ ing Bond ranging in value from $50 to $200. They were recognized Friday afternoon during the winter homecom­ ing pep rally held at the high school. Third 4-H shooting sports meet planned The third 4-H Shooting Sports Meet is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. BB gun and firearms are scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and archery is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. The meet is open to any Eaton County 4-H member and leader. jHiniiiiiiiiiMaiiiiiiiiiiii -Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S I BINGO 9I - MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA "THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.fe ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 F ■iiinnitiiirviiiiiiriiiiiiifi FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starting wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be .given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. Maple Valley School Voice of Democracy essay winners were (from left) Lisa Metzger,. Stephanie Wakley, Angela Garber and Ben Mudry. Bea Pino passes , said daughter Rachael. “Esty was an independent woman whose death helped bring about the end of the trials.” Marriage and a family didn’t slow Pino down. She went back to college at age 50 and completed a masters degree in Comparative Literature in 1968 from California State University at Northridge. She also learned to drive at age 50. Pino was involved in educa­ tion in many ways. She was a high school English teacher in Los Angeles from 1968 to 1976. She was fluent in Latin, Greek and German, and used them in a unique manner to assist in her teaching. “Mother used Latin, Greek flicts such as Vietnam and the Gulf War.” Pino had always been in­ terested in life and the people around her. In 1938 she traveled to war-tom Germany to assist in the dangerous task of helping Jewish families escape from Hitler’s wrath. She came from a long line of independent women. Her grandparents started a Quaker School in Ramallah on the West Bank in what is now Israel. That school still exists today. Another of her ancestors was Mary Esty, the last woman to be burned at the stake during the Salem witch trials. “She was proud of the fact that Esty was her ancestor,” Obituaries Continuedfrom page 3— APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN «:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Lawrence E. Friddle 698-7979 NASHVILLE - Lawrence E. Friddle, 95 ofNashville passed away Sunday, March 1, 1992 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Friddle was bom Febru­ ary 2,1897 in Albany, Indiana. He attended Albany Elemen­ tary Schools, graduating from Albany High School. He also graduated from Cass Tech Welding School of Detroit in 1934. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Detroit as.a welder before coming to the Nashville area in 1936. He also (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadrnqor, S.E.. Suite 150} (located in the Kent-1 woodj Corporate • * Complex)^ tJ0Jt continued from front page COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* mick lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville was employed in Battle Creek at Oliver Corporation, Allen Products and A-B Stove Company. During the war at Fort Custer in maintenance and Hastings Aluminum Products. He was married to Sarah Louanna Bell, 1920 in Muncie, Indiana. She preceded him in death in 1970. He married Bessie Sexton in 1973. She preceded him in death in 1983. He then married Thelma Nowman in 1984 in Nashville. He was known for his garden­ ing, farming and livestock. He was former member of Good Sam Trailer Club. Mr. Friddle is survived by ■ his wife, Thelma; sons, Paul Friddle of Nashville, Merrill Friddle of Sturgis; 13 grand­ children; 12 great grandchil­ l dren; one great-great grand­ daughter; five step-children; several step-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Payne of Tiffin, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. He was • also preceded in death by one sister, May; three brothers, Russell, Robert and ; Jiip. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, with Reverend Marvin Potter. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lawrence Friddle Memorial Fund. In most people, the brain controls the body. The brain achieves this control by sending messages through the body’s nerves. Information is collected from the outside of the body, like temperature and sight,and sent to the brain by nerves. Nerves communicate information to and from the brain and body with electricity. The same electricity that powers your radio and lights your house is the same electricity that your body uses to think, feel, see, move and much more. This energy can be called “human electricity,” which is not to he confused with animal magnetism. The nerves act like wires, they carry electricity from one place to another, but unlike wires, nerves are not full of copper, but are filled with a fluid that contains vitamins and minerals. In normal body functioning and injury, the brain com­ municates through the nerves with electricity so that the body works and heals correctly. If the brain does not coordinate all activities, things can go wrong. Imagine what would happen if the brain didn’t open your mouth before sticking a fork full of spaghetti in your mouth... it would be like pinning a tail on the donkey! Electrical therapy is a type ofphysical medicine that uses ar­ tificial electricity to heal the human body. What I mean by ar­ tificial electricity is the type of electricity that you pay Con­ sumers Power for, not the type of electricity that the body makes. Many recent research studies prove that electrical therapy can cut healing time in half when dealing with muscle, tendon, ligament and bone injuries. Electricity can also relax muscle spasm and control pain. In my clinic, I use several types ofelectrical frequencies and wave forms, depending on the injury. In the last few years, electrical therapy has become affor­ dable for individual use, not just doctors offices and hospitals. Small electrical stimulators called TENS units, which once sold for over $1,000 now are available from a doctor for as low as $250. In my opinion, anyone who gets hurt frequently or suffers from chronic pain, can benefit from a TENS unit. and Scrabble to help teach gang members to not only read, but to enjoy it as well,” Rachael said. Jim Pino remembers another student that Bea had a hand in changing for the better. “I remember a story Bea told me about a Chicano boy who was famous for being a trouble maker,”he recalled. “He threw a baseball at her one day while she was writing something on the board. Ex­ pecting to be expelled, the boy was amazed to find out that Bea wanted to help him in­ stead. After she took an in­ terest in him, he became in­ volved with art and drawing. He became a real student and is a successful artist today.” Pino loved literature and was said to be a natural teacher. “My mother had an interest Ft>r Sale in quality education,” said Rachael. “She taught PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD everything from basic literacy in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 to special English honors days a week by calling 948-4450 classes for the very best using a touch tone phone. students. She was an allaround person who had the ability to teach someone who could barely read to unders­ Real Estate tand and appreciate Shakespere.” Pino not only loved NEW LISTING In Nashville. Just in time for summer fun, this literature, but also wrote attractive 3 bedroom home may poetry. Her desire to bring bejust What you’ve been looking works of literature to others for. The dining area over looks drove her to translate 19th the kidney y shaped p in-ground -g century German poet Rainer pool surrounded by a beautifully M Maria Rilke into English. This landscaped lawn. Just perfect for was the first time Rilke’s your summer enjoyment. Give poetry had been translated in­ Jean Chase a call today, Miller to English. Real Estate for a walk through Pino served on the Maple this home. Office phone Valley School Board from 945-5182, home phone 1986 to 1990 and she was 367-4451. $77,500. elected to a term in 1991, but ntiques & Collectibles was unable to serve due to her illness. ANTIQUE SHOW at the She also taught g adult educa- Barryy Expo p Center on M-37,, tion classes here and was a between Hastings and Middleboard member on the Maple ville, March 14 and 15. SaturValley Memorial Scholarship day, 10a.m.-9p.m. Sun., Fund. 10a.m.-6p.m. 10a.m.-6p.m.Two Twolarge largebuildbuildHer love for young people ings g full of q quality y antiques. q. also showed with her involv- Free parking, food service $2 ment in Girl Scouting, where admission. she was both a leader and a member of the Michigan Southwest Regional Girl Scout Council. Beatrice Pino will be remembered for many things, from her work in education and politics to her love of the Arabian horses that she raised on the Pino farm. She was sais to be a woman to whom the word involve­ ment meant much and she touched the lives of everyone she met. Garage Sale HUDGE GARAGE SALE Friday 9 to 5, SaL 9 to 4,216 S. Pease Road, Vermontville, comer of M-79. Century Furnace 80% Efficient • Air Conditioning • Sales & Service We also do custom sheet metal work Walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 ^Guess Who Went Camping with Darrell? TOOONYllg �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. March 3, 1992 — Page 9 Vermontville Historical Society has annual 'sugaring off party J-Ad Graphics News Service The Vermontville Historical Society held its an­ nual “sugaring off’ party Thursday at the Vermontville First Congregational Church last Thursday. The party is held in recogni­ tion of the Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen and court. Fem Gearhart, vice presi­ dent of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association, was on hand to boil the syrup and in­ struct everyone in the art of making maple sugar candy. This year’s Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen, Aymie Alderink, and alternate queen Dena Burton were special guests at the party, which started with a potluck dinner. After dinner, everyone was given a small bowl of maple syrup that had been heated to about 238 degrees farenheit. The bowls were stirred vigorously until the syrup began to thicken and change into a lighter color. Spoonfuls of the thickened syrup were then dropped onto wax paper, and hardened into "ugar candy. The evening was rounded out with a musical perfor­ mance by John and Martha Kuch. The Kuchs are musi­ cians from Charlotte and play the hammer dulcimer, harp, banjo and guitar. They enter­ tained the group with several selections on each instrument. The next meeting of the Vermontville Historical Society will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Vermontville Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be Dick Kishpaugh from Kalamazoo, who will talk about the sinking of the S.S. Titanic. <*s;% kSSs: S *xS>s:‘ ,kx> Fern Gearhart, vice president of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association along with this year's Vermontville Syrup Festival Queen Aymie Alderink and her alter­ nate, Dena Burton, boil the syrup in the first step to making maple candy. M.V. National Honor Society induction set sW*!iiijk *!iiijk JMf$oBSj JMfoS ;,w$Bj »•,.; s'HPtafaciiij^ InnnttlHitofoih DID MEM nijJ M ta tai taft me. tmffl Charlotte musicians John and Martha Kuch entertained at the Vermontville Historical Society sugaring off party with their hammer dulcimer, harp, guitar and banjo. An IRA is ' Your Personal Retirement Plan! IRA offers at 7% • Competitive Interest Rates • No annual fees • No front end sales charges • A reducing surrender charge schedule limited to the first six contract years. Advantages of IRA: • Full or partial deduction (depends on filing status and income) • Tax deferred earnings on entire contribution (even if some or all is nondeductible) • Rollover qualified plan distributions accepted. We do financial Planning • Hamilton, Ohio/45205 Tobias-Mason insurance for complete Information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 » 517-852-2005 NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton “Offering New Therapies Not Available at Other Area Clinics” • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries-* Farm Injuries ’ NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 1^00 * ‘Offer Expires 3/10/92 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK » 127 S. Main St., Nashville » Ph. 852-2070 Maple Valley High School’s annual induction ceremony for the National Honor Society will be March 31 at the high school. To be eligible for member­ ship consideration, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3. Addi­ tionally, potential members must meet standards ofleader­ ship, service and character. Students of the sophomore, junior and senior classes will be evaluated by a faculty council. Leadership is based on the student’s participation in two of more community of school activities or election to an of­ fice. To meet the service re­ quirement, the student must have been active in three or Jaycees* first teen dance is a success! A lot of smiling faces and dancing feet were seen from local teens who attended the Valentine dance Feb. 15 at the Nashville VFW hall. The dance was sponsored by the Maple Valley Jaycees. It was the first event for the new chapter. “It was a huge success” commented Dina Corwin, communiuty development vice president, “and all the credit goes to our members and the VFW, who came to this event and gave 110 per­ cent to see that this dance became a success.” The dance raised approx­ imately $300, which will go toward future dances and other projects for the community. A total of 175 teens came to join the fun. This, in return, made extra work for the disc jockeys for hire, ken and Kyle Christoper, who said they ex­ pected only a maximum of 50 teens. “I’ve played teen dances here (at the V.F.W.), but never played for this many,” said Kyle. Many teens said they had fun and wanted to know when the next dance would be. Because ofthe huge success and help from the Nashville V.F.W., more dances are be­ ing planned, but no certain dates have been set. more service projects in the school and community. Character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior, ethics, and cooperation with both students and faculty. If any sophomores, juniors or senior Maple Valley students feel they are eligible for consideration, and did not receive an application, contact Miss Johnson at the high school. An announcement will be made on Friday, March 6, listing the new industees for 1992. in and get a new style for the new season. — Owner — Diana Kuempel DIANA’S PLACE 852-9481 Robltussin Syrup 4 oz............ Night Relief, DM, or PE 4 oz. Pediatric 4 oz. Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Contact Dimetapp .’1.77 C7F2..59 12-hour Capsules or Caplets 10’s Tablets 24’s, Extendtabs 12’s, Elixir or Elixir DM 4 oz. *3*9 BiMmietapp D ’2.59 Contact Severe Formula 10’s . Turns Preparation H Ointment 1 oz. or Cream 9 oz. Pepto-Bismol Liquid 8 oz. or Tajblets 30’s 150's or Turns E-X 96’s $2" Assorted Formulas BARGAIN OF THE WEEKl PeptoBemol PeptoBismol B-D Oral B Toothbrush Assorted Styles Gel 11 oz. Digital ... $£W*33 Thermometer . Oral, Rectal or $d0C19 Baby Thermometer 89* Basal Therm Colgate Instant Shave Crest Neat Squeeze “*1.50 MFG Consumer Cash Refund Offer” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 —Page 10 Maple Valley seniors receive top academic honors during ceremony ' Second-year academic pin achievers were (back row, from left) Paul Adrianson, Janet Boldrey, Rachelle Cheeseman, Jim Edinger, (front row, from left) Dawn Root, Vikkie Slocum and Leigh Stine. These seniors were awarded the pins for their academic accomplishments at Maple Valley High School's Academic Awards Night. Not pictured, but also receiving pins were Tim Ferrier and Darrel Stine. Third-year academic letter winners were (back row, from left) Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, Kelly Endsley, Kelly Hickey, (front row, from left) Vicky Koch, Chris Musser, Amy Roscoe and Kirk Warner. J-Ad Graphics News Service Eight Maple Valley High School seniors were presented with academic letter awards, nine with second-year academic pins and two with third-year academic plaques during halftime ceremonies at Tuesday’s varsity basketball game. This third annual “Academic Awards Night” honored students who met certain qualifications. Seniors who have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average through two semesters qualified for the award. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and any additional seniors who qualify at the end of this school year will receive their awards next fall. Qualifications for these students are; — Freshman must hold at least a 3.90 average through Third-year academic plaque and pin earners were Renee Dingman and Donna Green at the Academic Awards Night at Maple Valley High School, THE WINNING TEAM JKS y0L/ t/WD THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 two semesters. — Sophomores must hold a 3.80 average through four semesters. — Juniors must hold a 3.65 average through seven semesters. First-year award winners receive an academic letter, second-year a pin and third year a pin and plaque. Receiving academic letters were Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, Kelly Endsley, Kelly Hickey, Vicky Koch, Chris Musser, Amy Roscoe and Kirk Warner. Receiving academic pins were Paul Adrianson, Janet Boldrey, Rachelle Cheeseman, Jim Edinger, Tim Ferrier, Dawn Root, Vikki Slocum, Darrel Stine and Leigh Stine. Receiving third year pla­ ques and pins were Renee Dingman and Donna Green. Kellogg Elementary Floor Hockey League enters 2nd week of play Birth announcement GIRL, Becky Jo Armour, born Feb. 23 at 9:35 a.m. to Gary and Michele Armour of Hastings. 6 lbs. 10 ozs., 1916 inches. Welcomed home by sister Alexandra, age 7. Grandparents are Wendell and Gloria Armour of Hastings, Barb Sprague of Nashville, Joe and Saly Sprague of Nashville. Great grandparents are Leon and Ilah Martz of Hastings, Margaret Armour of Hastings and Kathleen Overly of Pontiac. • NOTICE • Presidential Primary Election TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Notice is hereby given, that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in Vermontville Township, County of Eaton, State of Michigan... WITHIN SAID TOWNSHIP Tuesday, March 17,1992 AT THE FIRE STATION , Purpose of placing In nomination candidates for the following office: President off the United states The polls of said election will be open at 7:00 o’clock A M and remain open until 8:00 o’clock P.M. of said day of election. Janice L Baker, Township Clerk The Flyers struggle on the wood floor in Tuesday night's loss to the Canadiens at Kellogg Elementary School. By Arthur Frith The Maple Leafs and Bruins both lead the Kellogg Floor Hockey League stan­ dings after two weeks into the season. In games last Tuesday night: The Maple Leafs’ offense dominated the Rangers on the wood. Early in. the match, Josh Oleson and Jamie Palmer connected for a goal and two minutes later Ryan Emerick tied the match with what Would be the Rangers’ only goal of the night. Oleson scored again, giving the Maple Leafs a 2-1 lead going into the second period. Combinations by Brandon Garvey to Pat Lenard and Janette Sottillie to Oleson put the Maple Leafs ahead 4-1. Oleson scored his third goal of the night midway through the third period. Assisted by Dawn Spears, Lenard slamed his second goal late in the game and the Maple Leafs won 6-1. After sitting idle last week, the Canadiens made an im­ pressive 1992 debut aginst the Flyers. Less than a minute into the first period, Monelle Quick passed the puck to Ben Covert who scored the Canadiens’ first goal of the season. Christina Desrochers and Lance Flory then had back-toback goals to widen the lead to 3-0. After a goal by the Canadiens’ Cory Currier, the Flyers finally got on the scoreboard with a Megan Starnes goal. Currier scored his second goal of the night in the third period, and the Canadiens led 5-1. The Flyers staged a late ral­ ly when Starnes scored her se­ cond goal of the night. Scott Van Engen chalked up an assist when Trish Johnson scored and cut the Canadiens’ lead to two points. With 35 seconds remaining, a dual assist by Lee Gould and Van Engen to Johnson gave the Flyers another goal, but the Canadiens won 5-4. The Red Wings had a dif­ ficult time handling the Bruins. Assisted by Russell Cox, Ken Lackscheide scored the Red Wings’ only goal of the game 2:30 into the first period. The Bruins’ offense held the Red Wings in check for the remainder ofthe game. Tom Powers, Trish Sloan and Travis Hardin all scored in the second period and the Bruins went on to win 3-1. Standings Wins-Losses Bruins 2-0 Maple Leafs 2-0 Canadiens 1-0 Flyers 1-1 Red Wings 0-2 Rangers 0-2 Blackhawks 0-1 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, March 3. 1992 — Page 11 Girl Scouts hold "Show and Tell and Sleepover" at Baptist Church Pam Tobias's Brownies show off their sashes and say the Brownie promise as their part of Show and Tell activities at the annual Girl Scout Sleepover party. Nashville Daisy and Brownie scouts from seven different troops participated in this year's annual Show and Tell and Sleepover held at the Nashville Baptist Church. Vermontville Firemen's Dance earns $800 for equipment fund 1 The recent dance to ben­ efit the Vermontville Fire Department brought in close to $800 for new equipment. Those who attended the event "loved the music and everybody had a good time," said Shirley Har­ mon. The Vermontville Fire Department wants to thank everyone who contributed to make the dance a suc­ cess, she said. They in­ clude the Carpenter's Den, Trowbridge Service, Mace Pharmacy, Sweet Water Country Store, Vermontville Grocery, Felpausch of Charlotte, Mapes Family Florist, Carl's Su­ permarket, Good Time Pizza, The Maple Leaf, Trumble Insurance Agency, Sav-Way of Lansing, Maple Valley Realtors, Hilltop Farms, J-Ad Graph­ ics, Wal-Mart of Charlotte, The Movie Market, Citi­ zens Elevator, The Ole Cook Stove, Nancy's Beauty Shop, Stantons Auctioneers, Vermontville NOTICE There will be a public hearing Thursday, March 12, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. to hear comments regarding the Nashville Baptist Church’s petition to abandon the east/west alley in the block surrounded by Washington Street, Phillips Street, Gregg Street, and Cleveland Street. Nashville Village Council Hardware, Ken’s Standard, Patches and Posies, The Outpost and V-Junction; plus donations from the Lind Family, Harmon Fam­ ily and Smokey's Office Machines. Final ‘Dairy-live* video conference set for March 11 Manure and waste handling and the environmental risks for today’s dairy operators will be discussed at the final “Dairy-Live” video con­ ference to be broadcast Wednesday, March 11, at the Eaton County farm of Roger Sederlund from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The conference will feature University of Wisconsin Agricultural Engineers Leonard Mossie and Brian Holmes, Treompleau County, Wisconsin’s County Agent Dennis Frame and Minnesota Area Extension Specialist in Soil and Crops, Tim Wager. Conference highlights will include recent and emerging water quality policies, a case study on manure storage and distribution, and conflicting environmental considerations and how to handle them. Nashville Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts held their annual Show and Tell and Sleepover Friday at the Nashville Baptist Church. About 40 girls from seven troops joined in this year's fun. Parents and friends were on hand at the start of the evening to watch a series of skits and demonstrations per­ formed by each troop. After the skits, the girls watched a video on scouting made by the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council. After the Show and Tell segment, all the troops spent the night at the church as part of the sleepover. Everyone Business Services GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. enjoyed snacks and drinks and The Junior Girl Scouts will ate breakfast together Satur- hold their own sleepover party day morning before being next weekend at their leader's picked up by their parents. home. NOTICE The Village of Nashville will be accepting bids from anyone interested in purchasing firewood. The wood can be inspected by contacting the sewer plant at 852-9571. Written bids must be submitted to the Village Hall by 5 p.m. on March 12, 1992. The Vil­ lage reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. VILLAGE ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That an Annual Village Election will be held in the... Village of Vermontville (Precinct No. 1) state of Michigan village Office -121S. Main within said village on GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: at flnWer We NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a General Election will be held in the VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, STATE OF MICHIGAN at THE VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 204 NORTH MAIN STREET within said Village on... SrA WK MARCH 9, 1992 For the purpose of voting for the election of the following officers, VIZ: (1) Village President - 2 Year Term (1) Village Clerk - 2 Year Term (1) Village Treasurer • 2 Year Term (1) Village Assessor - 2 Year Term (3) Village Trustees • 2 Year Terms NOTICE RELATIVE TO OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE POLLS Election Law, Act 116, P.A. 1954 5-Hj p |l If* PL 1f |l SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o'clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the evening, and not longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS FOR THE SAID ELECTION WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 O'CLOCK A.M. AND REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK P.M., OF THE SAME ELECTION DAY ROSE HEATON, Village Clerk Monday, March 9,1992 FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, VIZ; One village President One village Clerk One Village Treasurer Three Trustees — Full Term One Trustee — to Fill vacancy Notice Relative to Opening and Closing off the Polls ELECTION LAW, ACT 116, P.A. 1954 SECTION 720. On the day of any election, the polls shall be opened at 7 o’clock in the forenoon, and shall be continuously open until 8 o'clock in the afternoon and no longer. Every qualified elector present and in line at the polls at the hour prescrib­ ed for the closing thereof shall be allowed to vote. THE POLLS of sold election will be open at 7 o'clock a.m. and will remain open until 8 o'clock p.m. of said day of election. SHARON STEWART, Village Clerk (131) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 12 This Week in SPORTS... Three crowns and counting Lion eagers top Olivet to claim SMAA championship by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor With Olivet forward Jeff Carlson controlling the in­ side, and Maple Valley's Darrel Stine and Brice Hasselback on the bench in foul trouble, it appeared that the host Lions' bid for a third consecutive confer­ ence crown was about to be stymied even before halftime. But then, they play two halves in a basketball game. And when the chips were down, opportunistic Maple Valley was able to make the key plays when needed. As a result, the Lions were able to rally for a 65-59 victory over the Eagles be­ fore a raucous homecoming crowd of approximately 1,400 fans. The win, the 13 th of the season for Maple Valley against five'losses, secured the SMAA title for the third straight year. The Lions had shared the con­ ference championship last season with Pennfield, which wrapped up a share of the Kalamazoo Valley Association title with a win over Mattawan on Friday. Olivet, which received spirited performances from its dangerous one-two punch of Carlson and Ed Collins, tallied six 3-point buckets to four for Maple Valley. But the Lions' triples came at crucial points in the game. First, a Mickey Collier bomb in the waning mo­ ments of the first half en­ abled Maple Valley to climb back to within 27-25. That was after the Lions had endured a five-plus minute stretch without scoring with their interior tandem of Stine and Hasselback watching from the pines with three fouls each. Then, a Chip Reese 3pointer at the third-quarter buzzer pulled Maple Valley to within one, 45­ 44. It also was a sign of things to come. Just inside the twominute mark, guard Tim Ferrier launched a 3pointer that dropped in off the glass. The shot really took the wind of of the Eagles' sails. "It was great for our kids to be able to pull out the championship for the third straight year," a drained Lion coach Jerry Reese commented after the game. "They were able to make the plays when they needed to." Olivet was able to con­ trol the tempo of the game most of the night, but it could never completely shake off the pesky Lions. The first quarter was played at break-neck speed, with Maple Valley enjoying a slim 18-16 ad­ vantage. The Lions then fell behind 24-18 and ap­ peared to be in danger of going into the locker room down double digits before a rally, capped off by Collier's 3-pointer, kept the game close. "Collier played an out­ standing game," Jerry Reese said. "He kept us in it with his rebounding and his 3-pointers when Olivet took away our inside game." Collier had 18 points and grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds. Stine, who was held to two points in the first half, largely because of the fouls, finished with 12, as did Chip Reese. Ferrier and Hasselback added nine points each, with Ferrier totalling six assists. Maple Valley shot 25-of55 from the floor, a 45-percent shooting clip. The Eagles were 44 percent (21-48). In addition to the clutch 3-point shooting, Maple Valley also benefitted from a newfound accuracy from the free throw line. The Lions were eight-of-12 from the line in the fourth quar­ ter, Carlson led Olivet with 24 points, while Collins Maple Valley guard Tim Ferrier pops a short jumper as teammates Mike Trowbridge (24) and Darrel Stine scramble for rebounding position. An overflow homecoming crowd of about 1,400 watched the Lions secure their third consecutive SMAA title with a 65-59 win over Olivet on Friday. Maple Valley will host the district tournament next week. Wrtilgan Department of Treasury L-2216 (Rev. 7-91) • NOTICE • Vermontville Township Board of Review The Vermontville Township Board of Review will meet at the Opera House, South Main St., Vermontville, on: Tuesday, March 3,1992 ...to organize and review the 1992 tax roll. — Monday, March 9 — from 9 am to Noon, and from 1 pm to 4 pm — Tuesday, March 10,1992 — from 1 pm to 5 pm, and from 7 pm to 9 pm For property owners wishing to examine their assessment and to show cause why the 1992 valuation should be changed. Tentative ratio of 50% and multiplier of 1.00 for all classes of real and personal property. William Crittenden, Assessor Russell Laverty, Supervisor (112) School Lunch Menus TAX SALE NOTICE This notice is provided under authority of Section 63 of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 4 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *w/o sauce and cheese, green beans, pears. Thursday, March 5 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo/bun, ♦Tuna and Noodle, com, ap­ plesauce bread and butter sandwich, no salad bar. Friday, March 6 Parent teacher conferences; School in a.m. only. Monday, March 9 ♦Salad, *Chop Suey, rice and noddles, *Com dog, green beans, apple, bread and butter cookie. Tuesday, March 10 Salad, *Stew and Biscuit, ♦Tuna Sandwich, pickles, pears, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: ♦Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white chocolate or whole milk served with each meal. bread item is offered with salads. Menu subject change. or is A all to Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1989 and prior years will be offered for sale by the Barry County Treasurer at the County Seat in Hastings Maplewood School Wednesday, March 4 Nacho chips w/cheese sauce, peas, fruit. Thursday, March 5 Hot dog w/bun, beans, fruit. on May 5,1992. The legal description of lands and amount of taxes to be offered green for sale will be published in the Hastings Banner, Friday, March 6 School a.m. only, Parent/Teacher Conferences. Monday, March 9 Beef Stew w/biscuit, pickles, fruit. Tuesday, March 10 Chicken patties w/bun, green beans, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Hastingson March 12, 1992, March 26, 1992 March 19, 1992 and Douglas B. Roberts State Treasurer Lansing, Michigan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 13 Capital Commodity surplus food distributions set for March 10,11 Square dance held in Vermontville Capital Area Commodity Services Inc. will resume distribution of surplus food Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11. Commodities will be pro­ vided at local sites during the following hours: — Bellevue, City Hall, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10. — Mulliken, United Methodist Church, 190 Charlotte St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10. — Sunfield, Community Room, Main Street, from 9 to 11 a.m. March 10. — Vermontville, First Congregational Church, 162 Bridge St., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. March 11. The commodities will be provided to eligible families who are registered and have been issues blue cards. The be eligible, household income must be at or below $8,606 for one family member, $11,544 for two, $14,482 for three and $2,938 may be added for each addi­ tional family member. For senior citizens, ages 60 THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Vermontville’s historic Opera House was filled with the sounds of contra and square dance music Saturday night, as entertainment was provided by the Bandaloop Doctors. Maple Valley Lion spikers 10-8; entering Saturday's districts The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team finished last week's action with a2-2 recrod. The Lions are now 10-8 overall heading into Saturday's district tournament at Pennfield. Thursday night MV lost to Mendon 11-15, 16-14, 15-4 and defeated league Lion COgerS, rival Bellevue 15-12, 15­ 11. Against Mendon, Lori Carpenter had four kills, Renee Rosin three assists, and Janet Boldrey 10 blocks. Stephanie Bouwens had six assists. "We were playing the ball well in the first two sets," coach Carol Kraai. from page 12 netted 22, including sev­ eral unlikely off-balance shots late in the game to keep things interesting. Tuesday the Lions lost to a talented Pennfield squad 69-52. Maple Valley led 19-16 after one quarter, but the Panthers parlayed a 19­ 8 advantage in the second period into a 35-27 half­ time lead. They led 49-38 entering the fourth quarter. Stine had 15 points for the Lions, while Collier added 13. Maple Valley will be host to Bath tonight and travels to St. Philip Friday for the regular season fi­ nale. The Lions will host the district tournament next week. The draw can be found in today's edition of the Reminder. "But in the third we had two spiking errors early in the game and it seemed to change our momentum. "We were unable to get our offense back." Against the Broncos, Boldrey again led the defense with six blocks and added four aces. Jennifer Phenix totalled five kills and Sara DeGroot and Bouwens each had two assists. Monday Maple Valley lost to Potterville and defeated Lansing Catholic Central. The Lions open Saturday's district action with a 10 a.m. match against Galesburg-Augusta. Barry County COA lunch menu set Wednesday, March 4 Chefs choice.. Thursday, March 5 Turkey rice casserole, broc­ coli, veggie, bread, dleo, fruit. Barry County Extension Service Calendar of Events Friday, March 6 The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: March 4 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Expo Bldg. Fairgrounds. March 5 - Gypsy Moth Task Force Meeting, 7 p.m., Exten­ sion Office, Hastings. March 5 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Bldg. Fairgrounds. March 5-6 - 4-H Horticulture Biotechnology Workshop, Kettunen Center. March 7-8 - Spring 4-H Horse Galaxy Meeting, Kettunen Center. , March 9 - “Lyme Disease, What You Don’t Know Could Be Harmful,” 7 p.m., Leason Sharpe Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. March 10 - MABC and Barry Cooperative Extension Service Beef Heifer, Management Seminar, 7 p.m., Hastings Townshi Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings. March 11 - Horse Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. March 11 - Nobis Dairy Farm Tour, 8:30 a.m., Cooperative Extension Office, Hastings. March 11 - No-Till Meeting, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Maple Valley Implement, Nashville. March 13 - 4-H Jump In and Getting the Facts Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. March 14 - 4-H Inservice"Adventure, 5-9:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, Hastings. March 14-15 - 4-H Early Adolescent Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. March 14-15 - 4-H Roughstock Clinic, MSU, East Lansing. March 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office. March 19 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Ex­ po Building, Fairgrounds. March 20-22 . Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference, Biolgoical Station,,Hickory Comers. March 21 * 4-H’Slate Rabbit and Cavy Show,MSB. Lansing. East Sloppy joes, com,stir fry blend, bun, oleo, dessert. Monday, March 9 Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, oriental blend, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, March 10 Stuffed peppers, baked beans, carrots, bread, oleo, dessert. and older, eligibility is household income of $10,592 for one person, $14,208 for two, $17,824 for three and $3,616 for each additional family member. Those who want to apply for commodity cards may do so at 100 W. Lawrence (the old courthouse) in Charlotte, either at the Action Center or the senior citizens’ office. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! Events Wednesday, March 4 Delton, door prize, blood pressure; Nashville, Mike Haskamp Michigan State Police on Burgarly., Thursday, March 5 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Bill Sheridan Taxes 10-2. Friday, March 6 - Hastings, blood pressure, Home Heating Credit 9:30-11:30 and 2-4. Monday, March 9 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, Nutrition Ed. Tuesday, March 10 - All sites puzzles. National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days, 4 nights, over bought, corporate rates to public, limited tickets, $239/couple, 407-767-8100 ext 161, M-S, 9am to 4pm TRANSPORTORS drivers, no experience netessaiyi/loc.aL nationwide. Start up ta“$35K< CALL NOW, 1-800-422-4996. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 mnPLE vrliley _ —. - » - —& �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 14 Parenting mini-conference will be March 21 at Charlotte Schools Tubbs concert to visit Nashville Methodist Jim and Shirley Tubbs will perform in concert at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Jim and Shirley Tubbs have traveled throughout the U.S. in a full-time concert schedule as a songwriting-singing duet. As graduates of Olivet University, Jim began a career in business manage­ ment, and Shirley in engineer­ ing physics. However, they became increasingly aware that the Lord was preparing them for a music ministry and began traveling in the spring of 1984. Their 1985 debut album en- On Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, Washington Elementary will be the site of a free, county­ wide, parenting miniconference. The mini-conference is co­ sponsored by the Eaton Coun­ ty Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Council, Region 13, S.A.P.E. and Charlotte Public Schools. A keynote address by June Youatt, a professor in the Jerry and Judy Terpening of Nashville and “Pete” and Nancy Bishop of Middleville are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Renee Kathleen, and Ross Edward. Renee is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed by H & L Sales of Grand Rapids. Ross is a 1980 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg and is currently employed by Gavin Chevrolet of Middleville. A Sept. 26,1992 wedding is being planned. ages 2 and up will be provided free ofcharge for the morning sessions and refreshments will be served to both parents and children. Parents desiring to reserve a space for child care are asked to phone 543-4440 or 543-4344 and leave a name and number of children to be cared for. Washington Elementary is located at 525 High St. in Charlotte. Program on divorce offered March 24 Jim and Shirley Tubbs titled, “His Way,” and their Night,” combine a softer in­ 1989 release, “A Road in The spirational sound with lyrics that encourage perseverance. Jim has written many of their songs, and they are being performed by several solo and group artists throughout the U.S. and Canada. Their three daughters, Evie, 13, Marcie, 9 Vi, and Jamie, 6, travel with them, and often sing as well. The Tubbs are reappearing in this area - so if you missed them the first time, here is your chance! Nashville United Methodist Church, Sunday morning, March 8, at 9:45 a.m. Engagements Terpening - Bishop Family and Child Ecology Department of Michigan State University, will begin the morning. Four breakout sessions are scheduled, including the following topics: Building Self-Esteem, How to Be an Askable Parent, Getting Your Kids to Eat Right, and Have Fun with your Kids. The doors will open at 8:45 a.m. for registration and child care dropoff. Child care for Eaton County Circuit Court and the Eaton Cooperative Extension Service will offer a free two-hour program Tues­ day, March 24, for divorcing parents with minor children at home. The program focuses on how children react to divorce at different age levels and how parents can help their youngsters adjust to divorce Community Bond rehearsals planned at Maple Valley The Maple Valley/Ionia Community Band continues to rehearse each week. The first and third Thursdays of each month the band practices in the band room at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School from 7 to 9 p.m. On the second and fourth Mondays, the band practices at the Ionia Middle School from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Charles Brill of Ionia, formerly of Maple Valley, is the band director. New members are always welcome. For further information, call the Maple Valley Com­ munity Education office at 852-9275. or separation. It also offers in­ formation on working with blended families, re-looking custody, what the Friend of the Court can do, and what supportive services area available in the county. The program, called “SMILE” (Start Making It Liveable for Everyone), will be held at the First Baptist Church, 1110 S. Cochran Street, Charlotte, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. March 24. Advance registration is re­ quired. Call 543-2310 or 372-5594. This free program is offered every two months. The next future program is scheduled for June 1. Maple Valley Jr. varsity eagers win two, league The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team won a pair ofhome games last week, defeating Pennfield Tuesday Siding is a smart investment. Paying too much for it isn't. night and Olivet Friday night. Tuesday the Panthers came to town and the Lions jumped out to the early lead 16-8 at the end of one and a 35-23 halftime advantage. In the third quarter, Pennfield fought back, helped by turnovers and fouls to pull within three 40-37. The fourth qaurter was all Valley though as MV outscored the Panters 27-6 enroute to a 67-43 win. Gabe Priddy led the Lions with 17 points. Brent Stine ad­ ded 11, while Jon Mitchell chipped in eight. Friday night SMAA rival Olivet came to town for a league showdown. The Lions went into the game 3-0 and the Eagles 3-1, with Olivets only loss to the Valley. Olivet jumped out to the early lead 8-2, but the Lion’s battled back to lead 9-8 at the end of one. The Eagles led 25-18 at the half. The third quarter was pretty much even with Olivet leading 37-34 at the end. In the fourth quarter, Olivet opened up its biggest lead of 10 points with 4:30 remaining to play. But some good defense and clutch freethrow shooting allowed the Lions to outscore the Eagles 18-12 in the fourth and give them a 52-49 win and the JV cham­ pionship outright. Justin Lake led the Lions with 14 points, Stine added 10, while Mithcell contributed nine and 10 rebounds, Priddy had 7 points, 7 steals and 5 assists. The JV record is now 13-5. The final two games will be at home with Bath Tuesday and St. Phil Friday night. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. CALL THE Re-siding is one of the most-efficient home improvements you can make Because it adds to the beauty and comfort of your home right away, and adds to the resale value later. Plus, Weatherstone™ vinyl siding from Wolverine features easymaintenance and the life-long durability you expect with premium vinyl siding — at a popular price. Make the smart move. Call today and we’ll give you more information on Weatherstone premium vinyl siding from Wolverine. It may be today’s most economical way to avoid re-painting. WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF HOMETOWN; LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville See Us for... • Delivery * Estimates • Planning * Savings THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... * 948-4450 X s 5 1^ a, on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press jjfor our rates and deadlines. Press (TJfor business hours. The Sun and News mFIPLE VALLEY news® ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...----Vf] You will be asked to give your phone number.?[2] Your full name spelling your last. Yi] Your full address. "(4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see list below. "("5! Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. a Recite your ad the way you would like it to • appear in the paper spelling out brand names. X J Hr The Hastings Banner CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sqle Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSIlk YOU.*. for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the “pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 3, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville ■IfU A “■U JIlff CapisiaraS/ILinc, Every Day OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville i#Md f*Ct>"AUt>HamrWM UPTO We resent the rishi to limit quantities 9W on Manufacturer's coupons and correct errors in printing. Check Out Our "in-store specials PRICES GOOD MON., MAR. 2 THROUGH SAT, MAR. 7, 1992 Boneless Extra Lean Beef Chuck Roast Hamburger Extra Lean Pork Chops Bundles MEATS OLD SOUTHERN BRAND cubed steak Stewing Beef Bulk sausage 12 oz. CAMPBELL'S All Natural Lean & Meaty Country Style 12 oz. CORN KING Pork Ribs Hot Dogs Shaved Ham PRODUCE I Bulk Bacon GROCERIES ■ fl flQ Asst. Var. Del Monte vpegetables Mushrooms Calif. Sunkist Pork Loin in Roast Beef Patties 1 2 /I /$14AM 9 Mfe M AB Navel Oranges 64 oz. Shurfine Apple Juice 9 / 99* Pork& 1flQ Beans £ Pre-Priced 51.29 22 oz. Dove Western Bunched Dishwash Liq. o9 Broccoli “Fresh Seasons” Cello 20 lb, Pre-Priced ’8.99 Alfalfa Sprouts Gravy Train DAIRY ny2-i2y2 oz. Sunshine Fudge Dipped, Graham or Dog Pood Asst. Var. 16 oz. 4 Packs Peanut Butter 15 oz. Sun Maid 4 Pack Charmin Bath Tissue BREAD dep. Tuna 18 oz. Shurfine Shortening 7»up&Diet 7* UP 2U.e s Shurfine Water or Oil Shortbread Cookies 48 oz. Crisco Reg. BEVERAGES GROCERIES Shurfine Lumberjack White Bread Gatorade Raisins 168 ct. Scot Towels Mega Roll 75 sq. ft. Shurfine sr $r WE NOW ACCEPT WIC COUPONS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-03-10.pdf c98fd61988dfd435df9200f518dfa75e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC 121 S CHI IRCHUSTINGS. IL 4-3 2 4p0j> Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49068 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 32 — Tuesday, March 10. 1992 4-H Extension science group members tour Pennock Maple Syrup Farm By Art Frith More than 50 members of a 4-H extension science pro­ gram visited Mari-Way Farms Saturday to learn what goes into making real maple syrup. Owner Wayne Pennock was on hand to greet the visitors and explain the syrup making process in deail, from tapping the maple trees to filling a variety of containers with the golden sweet liquid. Outside the syrup shack, Pennock told the group, “My grandfather started making syrup on this farm over 100 years ago and the tradition has been carried on by genera­ tions of my family at this same location.” The students were given a walk-through of the facility, seeing where the clear sap is stored, cooked in the evaporator tank, strained and finally poured into waiting cans as finished maple syrup. Jim Reed, who works with See Farm tours, page 2 Americable services to start in Vermontville village March 20 By Teresa Frith Vermontville Council members announced Thurs­ day night that Americable In­ ternational’s cable television services are expected to start in the village March 20. Americable took over the assets of Triad CATV after a bankruptcy hearing Feb. 21. Triad declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 11, 1991. A basic package of 30 chan­ nels is proposed for $17.95 a month, A super premium package, consisting of these channels plus Disney, Showtime and Encore sta­ tions, will be available for an additional $12.95 a month($30.90 total). If purchased separately, Disney would ran $9.95 a month, Encore $6.95 and Showtime $14,95. HBO will be offered separately for 14.95 a month. All customers previously serviced by Triad automatical­ ly will be hooked up to Americable. During the first 90 days, anyone not receiving cable television who wants to be hooked up will not be charged any hookup fees. Americable will contact subscribers individually to discuss viewing options. In other business last weekm the council: — Heard a report by Gene Fisher on this year’s Vermontvile Syrup Festival, which will be held April 24-26. This year’s festival will include a new exhibit of more than 50 show quality motorcycles and the usual games, rides, food and entertainment. — Passed a resolution mak­ ing May 2 Robert Alan Fickes Day, in honor of the man who retired from the Vermontvile Fire Department last month with more than 30 years of service.(See related story) — Voted once again to par­ ticipate in the Summer Youth Corps Employment Program. — Gave permission for the Methodist Church to put up a storage building in back of the church. — Discussed recent pro­ blems with fully loaded trac­ tor traitor trucks causing damage to village roads. Damage has been discovered on several streets, which will need to be repaired. The council decided to contact the weigh master to discuss this problem. — Approved buying 10 new Freedom of Information booklets for use by the council. The next council meeting will be held Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. Wayne Penncock explains how the evaporator is used in making real maple syrup. Longtime Vermontville fireman Robert Fickes retires from dept. By Teresa Frith After more than 30 years, Robert Fickes retired last month as second assistant Chief with the Vermontville Fire Department. Through the good times and the bad he was there. Whether it was to put out the blaze or to offer his shoulder to those who had lost everything, Robert Fickes gave his loyal­ ty, friendship and skills. “Fickes was always there when the Department needed him,” said Vermontville Fire Department Treasurer Rod Harmon. “Whether it was a special project, training or Yearbook staff pizza sales 'success The Maple Valley High School yearbook staff’s pizza kit sales last month were a success. More than 300 pizza kits were sold by the 52 students who participated in the sales. Each student who sold at least eight kits received a free school yearbook. Forty-two students sold enough kits to receive free yearbooks (which Susan Simpson (left) gives seventh-grader Mike Bennett his check for being the random drawing winner in the Maple Valley pizza kit sales contest, while whil seventh-grader Melanie Wendorf receives her check for selling the most pizza kits from yearbook staff member Samantha Hughes. normally cost $28 each). “We did very well in pro­ fits, "said advisor Cindy Gatewood. “Even after sub­ tracting the cost of the pizza kits and the free yearbooks, we made $930 in profits. “This money will help the yearbook staff move into the age of technology with a new McIntosh computer system and software that will be used in putting together future yearbooks.” The overall top seller of the pizza kits was seventh-grader Melanie Wendorf. While the original prize was slated to be a night at the Grand Rapids Amway Grand Hotel, she was awarded $80 instead. The money can either be aplied toward a night at the Grand Rapids Amway Grand Hotel or spent as she wishes. This was determined to be an easier choice than making arrangments with the hotel, according to Gatewood. Students who sold at least 10 kits had their names put in for a random drawing win­ ner’s prize. Seventh-grader Mike Bennett was the winner of this drawing. He also received an $80 check. regular work, he was ready.” Fickes started with the department on a trial basis in the late 1950s. He remembers his first big fire very well. “It was a bam fire,” said Fickes. “I was with then Chief Dale Briggs, who has since moved to Lansing. I had just learned how to use the pumps on a 45 Ford tanker truck and the two of us stayed all night to fight the fire. I guess I did OK because after that, Dale said I could become a regular volunteer with the department." According to his wife, Carol, Fickes was very dedicated to his work with the department. “We’ve only been married for seven years,” she said. “Before that time, his whole life was the fire department. He was one of the most dedicated men the department had. He was always washing hoses, doing maintenance on the trucks, driving the ambulanace or helping out in any other way that he could.” Fickes worked his way up from that first bam fire. He went to fire school classes and became the department’s am­ bulance driver for many years. He also did regular maintenance on the vehicles. “I drove the ambulance un­ til the rales changed and everyone had to be trained as an Emergency Medical Technician,” Fickes said. “Later on, I made lieutenant and after the old chief retired, I became the second assistant chief.” Fickes helped give some of the younger men their start with the fire department and was very active in training. See Fireman retires. Page 2 In This Issue... • Local fireman recovering from injuries • Local parish to host series on ‘aging’ • Lions eagers lose to St. Philip in season finale • Vermontville scouts holds Court of Honor �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 2 FARM TOURS, continued from front page— Elisha Gibson and Brett Williams were two of the Sunshine Circus clowns who performed Wednesday morning at Maplewood Elementary School. Students examine the tapping scars in the stool made from a 90-year-old maple tree. customers also have taken Extension Agriculture Pennock, said, “It takes about 150 gallons of sap to make three to four gallons of syrup.” Pennock said last year’s harvest was around 500 gallons, but that this year hasn’t been as good. The weather plays a big role in the success of making maple syrup. Pennock said, “Tlie temperatures have been unseasonably warm this past week, however, only one day got up to around 60 degrees. If we get three days of 65-degree weather then we’re finished.” Each guest had a small sam­ ple of syrup waiting for them to sample. A number of the students had never tasted real maple syrup. One young girl said, “This tastes good!” Alene Hamilton arranged the visit to Pennock’s farm, which was sponsored by the Soil Conservation District and Agency. Hamilton said, “The exten­ sion 4-H science program is open to students between the ages of 9 and 12 who are interested in science.” Each year the program focuses on a different aspect of science. Hamilton said, “Last year the emphasis was on chemistry and the year before the subject was space. This year’s topic is trees.” According to Hamilton, 4-H is different from other organized groups. “In general, the 4-H helps the children meet people from other schools, towns, and ages that other groups don’t of­ fer,” she said. This year, more than 350 people have seen the signs along M-79 and have stopped by to tour the syrup making facilities at the Pennock farm. A number of regular time out of their schedules to stop by Mari-Way Farms. Pennock said, “We have one customer who has been buying syrup from us for over 60 years. That tells you a lot about the quality of our syrup product.” Quality, not quantity, is the primary consideration when it comes to Pennock’s syrup. He told the group, “If you can read newsprint through the syrup, then you know you have a good batch.” Mari-Way Farms maple syrup comes in a variety of sizes and containers. The log cabin tins are still part of Pen­ nock’s inventory. In recent years, these containers have become a collector’s item because they have become too costly for many syrup makers to offer. Visitors are always welcome. For more informa­ tion, call 852-9547. xx CITY GOLD QUARTET will be in concert at Nashville Baptist Church on Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. This outstanding Male Quartet is #1 in the Nation; iVan Parker has won awards three years in a row as favorite male singer and favorite lead. Brian Free, has won awards as favorite first tenor and favorite first artist. Mike LeFevre, was chosen as fav­ orite baritone. Tim Riley, was chosen favorite bass. Gary Jones, has won fav­ orite instrumentalist. Gold City has been voted fav­ orite group, and favorite album — "Windows of Home". Church located at 304 Phillips St.; Nashville, MI —t For further informa­ tion call (517) 852-9808. Student circus performs show at Maplewood kindergarten Linda Gaber’s kindergarten students turned their Maplewood Elementary School classroom into a threering circus last week. As the cameras clicked and camcorders roiled, members of the “Sunshine Circus” per- Fireman retires, He still plans to attend the once every two month Fire Alert Association meetings. “I like to learn new things about fighting fires,” said Fickes. “We have a nice meal at the meetings, share infor­ mation we’ve learned and 'Cope' to meet here March 12 “Cope,” a grief support group for bereaved families will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Nashville United Methodist Church, comer of Washington and State streets. Those who have lost a loved one are invited to attend. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel, Genther Funeral Home, at 852-0840. Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School . . .10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m. > Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. LEON POHL BIBLE CHURCH PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ...6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. North State, Nashville A.M. Worship .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday School . .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways learn new techniques.” In honor of his retirement and loyalty to the Vermont­ ville Fire Department, the Village Council has passed a resolution making May 2 Robert Fickes Day. On that date, Fickes will be awarded a plaque for his 30-plus years of service with the fire depart­ ment and will be guest of honor at a retirement dinner. “Fickes is an asset to the community and one of the nicest people you’ll ever find,” said Harmon. “He is always willing to help other people.” Carol Fickes says that she 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 9:45 Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 1 1 P.M. Worship............ 7 Wednesday Evening Worship.................... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. I BINGO i S STHURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. SP 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 ■aaaaaaaaaaasviaaaaanaaaiaifi ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA LAURIE HALE Travel Consultant I’ll be glad to help you with any Travel Arrangements Home Phone: 726-1130 3320 E. Lake Lansing Rd. Suite E East Lansing, MI 48823 (517)337-8200 WATS 1-800-466-TCB-1 Fax (517) 337-8048 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE MAPLE GROVE PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE mniiiiiiaiiuiiiiiiaiiiiir - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S "The Country's Best" 616-945-9392 Sun. School.......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ..... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service..... ...7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe and Robert are already enjoy­ ing his retirement. He is also retired from the Grand Trunk Railroad, where he worked for 40 years. “Now we can take our trailer and travel all over the U.S.,” she said. “Robert also enjoys his annual fishing trip to Canada, camping and deer hunting.” TCB TRAVEL, INC. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH lions, razzle dazzle artists and the daring young men on the flying trapeze. The would-be circus stars gave two performances Wednesday morning and afternoon. continued from front page— 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 1:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. 304 Phillips St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH formed for a packed audience of parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and fellow students. The acts included dancing bears, prancing ponies, clowns, elephants, seals, tightrope walkers, monkeys, 517-852-1993 BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend 'Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m hursday �C'Utc&ifaivt, economic timec, Eaton Federal believes in keeping our customers in the black — no matter what the economy does. It's a philosophy that's served us well for 54 years and we're putting it to work 3 Year Certificate of Deposit Annual Yield Annual Rate today, as we offer these competitive interest rates and yields on 3 Year and 5 Year CDs. Open a 3 or . 5 Year CD with a minimum balance of $500 by visiting one of our 4 locations today. Penalty for early withdrawal on all certificate accounts. Eaton Federal FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet-749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monaay-rfiday “4:39, Sst’Jrdey 9:Nnnn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 4 Obituaries Reverend Chalmer D. Mille FREEPORT Reverend Freeport, South Haven, Pleas­ of Jacksonville, Florida, Chalmer D. Miller, 77 of 376 ant Valley, Irving, Baltimore Mathan and Naida Miller of East Freeport Road, Freeport Township and Kilpatrick. His Tampa, Florida; 17 grandchil­ dren; 19 great grandchildren; passed away Wednesday, teaching career spand 20 years, March 4, 1992 at Thornapple two sisters, Maxine Starbard of having taught in Freeport, Manor. Delton and was the first home­ Hastings and Thressa Sawdy Reverend Miller was born bound teacher for the Barry of Wyoming. March 27, 1914 in Reed City, Intermediate School District. He was preceded in death by the son of Herman and Jesse He also was well known for his a son, John Miller in 1960; (Greenow) Miller. He was electronic repair service which infant sister, Joyce Miller; raised in the Pleasant Valley he operated from his home for sister, Dorothy Mulder and area of Barry and Ionia Coun­ many years. He had been brother, Ovid Miller. ties and attended Pleasant engaged in farming for many Funeral services were held Valley and Clarksville years. He was a member of the Saturday, March 7 at the Wren Schools. He later received his United Brethren Church, Funeral Home in Hastings with B.S. Degree from Western United Brethren in Christ Reverend Phil Whipple offi­ Michigan University in Conference Ministerial Asso­ ciating. Burial was in the Free­ Special Education. He ciation, Michigan Association port Cemetery. Memorial contributions received his Ministerial Certi-* of Retired School Personnel fication from the United and Barry County Retired may be made to the Pleasant Brethren in Christ Teachers Association. Valley United Brethren in Denomination. Reverend Miller is survived Christ Building Fund or the He was married to Mae C. by his wife, Mae; three daught­ Alzheimers Disease Newton on November 24, ers, Mrs. Halden (Carolyn) Foundation. 1934. He had resided at his Platt of Leo, Indiana, Mrs. present address near Freeport Gerald (Marcia) Mahler of Ira W. Stairs for over 50 years. Muskegon and Mrs. James Reverend Miller pastored (Ruth) Wicker of Hastings; NASHVILLE Ira W. two sons and daughters-in- Stairs, 77 of Carlisle Highway, nearly 50 years, serving United law, Arvid and Joanne Miller Nashville passed away Brethren Churches in Lowell, Sunday, March 1,1992 in Lila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Stairs was bom Septem­ ber 27, 1914 in Woodland Township, Barry County, the son of John W. and Stella B. (Sawdy) Stairs. He attended Euper County Schools and Woodland Schools. He began farming when he was a young boy, farming all his life, retir­ ing in 1990. He was married to Lydia B. Peabody Februaiy 16, 1937. Check our cycle Rate insurance She preceded him in death December 24, 1970. He then TOBIAS-MASON married Naomi E. (McElroy) For complete information, contact: Smith October 16, 1971. He Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 was employed at E.W. Bliss INSURANCE MAPLE VALLEY MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS Real Estate & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • REALTOR*’ Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER.......................... TIM BURD............................. HUBERT DENNIS................ Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1784 .......... 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 ........ 726-0122 NASHVILLE Beatrice Jenney Pino, 78 of 9400 Maple Grove Road, Nashville passed away Friday, February 28, 1992 at home. Mrs. Pino was born on February 27, 1914 in Anacon­ da County, Montana. She graduated from Simmons College with a B.A. degree in 1934. She also received an M.A. in Comparative Litera­ ture from California State University at Northridge in 1968. She taught English in the Los Angeles area many years. She was married to James Pino. Mrs. Pino was a member of Maple Valley School Board; Board of Directors of Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund; Chairman, Barry Coun­ ty Commission on Aging; American Association of University Women; Kalama­ zoo Friends Quaker Meeting; Area Agency on Aging, Region III; S.W. Michigan Commission on the Aging. She was co-founder, Barry Company for 20 years, retiring in 1974. He was also employed at Delton Creamery, Whites of Middleville and Pierce Poultry in Woodbury. He attended the Church of Nazarene in Charlotte. Mr. Stairs is survived by his wife, Naomi of Nashville; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Iris) Simpson of Battle Creek, Shirley Hicks of Albion and Mrs. Gary (Lydia) Harris of Nashville; step son, Michael Smith of Grand Ledge; three step daughters, Mrs. David (Kris) Stairs of Grand Ledge, Mrs. Richard (Cindy) Stairs and Kerri Stairs, both of Nash­ ville; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother, Richard L.F. Stairs, Sr. of Grand Ledge and one sister,Lucile Potter of Hastings. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Duane Royston officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphyse­ ma Foundation, Michigan Heart Association or the American Diabetes. Andrea Jo Ward— THORNAPPLE RIVER FRONTAGE ■ 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON 1 PLUS ACRE - West of M-66, north of $60,000! FIVE ACRES “PARK­ LIKE” SETTING at edge of town in Nashville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole buil­ ding. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! (N-392) Nashville. Home has kitchen-dining combination & living room, & nice deck overlooking the river, 24x48 pole barn garage with 16x16 "lean to." Call now to see!! (CH-395) 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) BUNGALOW - LAKE ODESSA NASHVILLE ■ 80 ACRE FARM $79,900! 2 story, 3 bedroom HASTINGS • $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim forr more "info." (H-397) home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement barn. Maple Valley Schools. Call Don. (F-382) - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS ■ Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 40 ACRES ■ NORTH OF BELLEVUE has give us a call!! been perk. tested_ x-- building site. Contract terms. . (VL-384) 1983 MANUFACTURED HOME ON 1.39 ACRES - 14x70 plus 11x28 addition, with 2 BRs, 2 baths, and a 24x32' pole building­ garage. All on 1.39 acres. Sets high with a beautiful view of the "countryside", on black­ top road. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert Dennis 726-0122. (CH-398) NEAR VERMONTVILLE Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRE PARCEL “ AChw m VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) County Peace Circle; Barry County Democrat Committee. Mrs. Pino is survived by her husband, James Pino; son, Joel Warren Grossman of New York, New York; daughter, Rachael Jenny Grossman of San Francisco, California; two grandchildren; step sons, David Pino of Wimberly, Texas and Tom Pino of West Virginia; step-daughter, Maty Pino Brock, Laingsburg. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, the fami­ ly requests memorials be made to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund, Box 715, Nashville, MI 49073. Arrangements were made by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Esther T. (Schmidt) Appelman NASHVILLE - Esther T. (Schmidt) Appelman, 78 of Nashville and formerly of Woodland passed away Monday, March 2, 1992 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Appelman was bom on April 23, 1913 in Detroit, the daughter of Louis and Ethel (Fisher) Schmidt. She attended Detroit Elementary. She worked for Dr. Ray Finnie in Hastings before her marriage. She was married to Nelson Arthur Appelman in Vermont­ ville on December 2,1940. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1975. She and her husband farmed in Vermontville and Esther raised parakeets for marketing during this period. She was an animal lover and previously attended the Woodland Methodist Church. Mrs. Appelman is survived by her daughter, Karla Louise Appelman (Kienutske) Terpening of Hastings; son and daughter-in-law, Nelson and Pam Appelman of Nashville; grandchildren, Timothy Kienutske, Brian Kienutske, Jowana Kienutske, Larry Kienutske, Cassandra Appelman, Anthony Appelman; great-grandchildren, Timothy Kienutske Jr., Kenneth Kienutske, Keith Siple; several grand-nieces and nephews and five first cousins. She was also preceded in death by sister, Eva Schmidt Rivett; brother, George Schmidt. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital, ICU Unit. Irene Alice Hamp _ KANSAS - Irene Alice Hamp, 85 passed away Monday, March 2, 1992 in Overland Park, Kansas where she had lived since moving from Bradenton, Florida in 1988. She was bom in Chelsea, moved to Nashville in 1937 and taught in the Nashville Public Schools until retiring in 1970. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau and Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teacher’s Sorority. Mrs. Hamp served 30 years on the Putnam Library Board, was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, a Grand Representative of the Eastern Star in Michigan. After moving to Florida she served CHARLOTTE - Andrea Jo Ward, 19 of Charlotte passed away March 7, 1992 as the result of an automobile accident. Andrea was bom in Lans­ ing, the daughter of Robert and Marian (Nelson) Ward. She graduated from the Maple Valley High School in 1991 and was employed at Michigan Jr.-Sr. High School Magnetics in Vermontville. Wednesday, March 11 She is survived by her *Salad, *Chicken patmother and step-father, Marian and Wayne Granger of Char­ ty/bun, *Macaroni and lotte; half sister, Kimberly cheese, peas, fruit cocktail, (Dan) Horseley of Lansing; bread and butter. Thursday, March 12 three half brothers, Dennis Bonney of Charlotte, Brian *Salad, *Spanish rice, (Kris) Bonney of Holt, Jeff *Tuna sandwich, broccoli, Granger of Charlotte; three ■ peaches, roll and butter, salad step-brothers, Marvin Granger bar. of Louisiana, Jon (Sharon) Friday, March 13 Granger, Gene Granger both of *Salad, *Pizza, corn, Charlotte; grandmother, applesauce. Bernice Ward of Lansing; Monday, March 16seven aunts and uncles. *Salad, *Chili/crackers, She was preceded in death pickles, peanut butter sandby her father, Robert Lee Ward wich, apple. in 1976 and grandfather, Lyle Tuesday, March 17 C. Ward in 1988. Salad, *Hamburger gravy Memorial services will be and d mashed potatoes, licld 1 :u0 p.m. Tuesday, March *Fish/bun, mixed , vegetables g s, 10 at the Pray Funeral Home pears, roll and butter, salad with Reverend Robert Kersten bar. officiating. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A as Royal Matron of the Order of the Amaranth and a Grand Representative from Florida to Colorado. Mrs. Hamp is survived by one daughter, Gwili Eastham of Overland Park, Kansas; a sister, Myrtle Bidwell of Chel­ sea; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Hamp in 1981. Burial was in the Johnson County Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund at the Maple Valley High School in her memory. School Lunch Menus choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Wednesday, March 11 Taco w/meat-lettuce, cheese, com, fruit. Thursday, March 12 Ravolli, mixed vegetable, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Friday, March 13 Pizza, pickle, peaches. Monday, March 16 Bar-B-Que com, fruit. Ribs w/bun, Tuesday, March 17 Burritos, peas, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 5 km ■■( SSJ& <Js& |SS Is® ■s Sulk Vermontville Boy Scouts hold annual Winter Court of Honor Vermontville Boy Scout Troop No. 648 on Feb. 17 had its Winter Court of Honor. The scouts recognized were Jason Grasman, Brandon Har­ mon, Jonathon Kay, Nick Milligan, Dan Shipman, Charles Strong, Josh Thomp­ son and Jim Thorton. Advancements were made in ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot and Second Class. Five merit badges were issued to three scouts. Jason Grasman earned Shotgun and First Aid; Jonathon Kay earn­ ed Handicapper Awareness and First Aid; and Charles Strong earned First Aid. The invocation was given by the Rev. Dan Smith of the Vermontville Bible Church. The troop charter was presented by American Legion Commander Dick Kelley to Scoutmaster Tom Kay. The color guard was provided by the second-year Webelos, Vermontville Pack No. 649, Den 1: Craig McDougal, Ben Carrigan, Joe Stodle and Nick Baker, assisted by their leader, Doug McDougal. Refreshments for the gathering were provided by the American Legion. Special ceremonies includ­ ed dedication of the Advance­ ment Board, and the “Tomahawk,” patrol flag. In closing, the scouts repeated the “Outdoor Code,” (requir­ ing respect for the environ­ ment) and showed their spirit through their patrol yell. Chairwoman Linda Kay presided over the ceremonies, with Tom Kay, scoutmaster, and Roger Grasman, assistant scoutmaster assisting. *w. C"®ii C" ’!»« f^W *2«7 uT^* T^*iiL? riZir,L^? *b r*ii rW*ii 1 i’?!' *b W ■u^ 1U ®®W ssis** is “Mlfe ■■,, ® ’ll ii Ubo it Side tt) ftaii UiW The Vermontville scouts line up behind a candle configuration during the Court of Honor Feb. 17. Local parish to hostaging Beginning March 11, Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches, to­ gether with the speakers' bureau of M.J. Clark Memorial Home, will sponsor four consecutive Wednesday evening events pertaining to aging. Each session will begin at 7 p.m. and last about an hour. Topics will be geared toward adults of all ages. MJ. Clark Memorial Home, a United Methodist Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, offers a full continuum of care includ­ ing independent living, res­ idential living, assisted liv­ ing and nursing care. Peace and Quimby churches believe there is a need to present educational facts to the community to assist people in making decisions that pertain to aging. The decisions that they make are sometimes on behalf of a loved one. The first program, March 11 at Peace United Methodist Church, will fea­ ture Cindi Benn, Clark Home social worker, who will talk about "How to Se­ lect a Long-term Care Fa­ cility." She will be address­ ing areas of concern people may have and what they should look for in the type of care needed. The second session March 18, also to be held at Peace Church, will per­ tain to "Living with Alzheimers Disease." Lori Vos, RN, in-service coor­ dinator at Clark Home, will talk about the patient as well as the family affected by Alzheimers Disease. On March 25, the pro­ gram will move to Quimby Church and the Rev. Ethel Maple Valley grad i IsmtMriiii) ita on Albion’s n ktajimllij dean’s list (WhllB.i Ufa jSi aicaiS^ Tina Yost, a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Albion College. The daughter of William and Patricia Yost of Vermont­ ville, she is studying law at Albion College. Her goal is to be an environmental corporate lawyer. kup^ ■ji ■<Katie'- wniti®1 Cjnfccii1®1 iiaiiil^ Tina Yost Something To ThinkAbout DAVID D. ROSIER DIRECTOR 1** \\i i»** w '?r ?r > 0 * 0^* I**5 W*5t I5 WW >' > $5 will speak about end-of-life decision making. Each program will in­ clude time for discussion and refreshments. All meet­ ings are free. Peace Church is located on M-79, at the corner of Barryville Road. Quimby Church also is on M-79, two miles east of M-37. For more information about the series or other ministries of Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches, call (517) 852­ 1993 or (616) 945-9392. SPARING THE SURVIVORS Sometimes people make arrangements which cause distress to their family. This is often the case when, after a sudden death, it is unexpec­ tedly revealed that the decedent made plans, for example, to have his body donated to a medical school or cremated. It is of utmost importance that we — the living and healthy — make our wishes known to our families (and lawyers) and that we all have a last Will prepared before illness or death occurs. In this way, the family will have an opportunity to express their views and any objections they might have, at a time when they are not emotionally dis- traught. A change of plans might, or might not, be effected, but at least the family will be apprised of our plans and have a chance to accept them. In this regard, it would be considered prudent to select a funeral home ahead of time and discuss these arrange­ ments with the funeral direc­ tor. ROSIER FUNERAL HOME Mapes-Fisher Chapel 193 Jackson St. Tel: (517) 566-8141 Dedicated to those we serve. Check out our... St. Patrick. • Fresh Flowers • Plants • Arrangements ® Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-2050 A loan for all reasons. the things you want and need because you don't have the cash, wait no longer. A Hastings City Bank loan can make your dreams come true...now. Hastings City Bank makes j^Vi?^' 5»« ,!<u gli.%l li*%l Stears, chaplain at Clark Home, will speak on the topic of "Ethical Issues on Death and Dying." Partici­ pants will be able to exam­ ine the issues which today are becoming very contro­ versial. The final session, April 1, will again be at Quimby and the issue to be ad­ dressed will be "Patient Advocate Designation." This topic will cover a broad area of concern for adults of any age. Joy Oostendorp, director of nursing, JLfyou've waited for tnftisiMM Ins series onWednesdays home equity loans. You’ve worked hard to build up your home’s equity. And now you can use that equity to finance your present needs. Use the money for anything you want, It is as simple as writing a check. Hastings City Bank makes mortgage loans. Buying^a home is one of the best investents you can make, and we know how hard finding the “right' house can be. That’s why we offer many types ft of mortgage plans to make the financing of your dream house as easy as possible. Hastings City Bank makes installment loans. We loan money for any worthwhile purpose. Competitive rates ... no prepayment penalties and comfortable terms to fit your budget. Hastings City Bank makes it possible. Now you can make home improvements like new siding, kitchen or bathroom remodeling or a room or deck addition. What’s more you could take your dream vacation, buy a boat or a mobile home, finance a college education or consolidate your bills. There’s no need to wait. Money for your loan is waiting now. A loan for all reasons. At competitive rates and fast, friendly service. ^Sastings (Utfg JSank Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOUSING MEMBER FDIC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 6 School finance system in 'unfiar' From Our Readers To the editor: 'No' voters for school millage were selfish To the editor: The citizens of Maple Valley school district sent a resounding message to the students of Maple Valley dur­ ing the millage vote in February. “We don’t care if you don’t have textbooks, or textbooks that are outdated. We don’t care if the classrooms are overcrowded or teachers are underpaid and overworked.” The economy is not to blame, it’s the citizens, their only thinking of themselves, not the future of these children. Due to the lack of advance classes and college prep classes, our students are at a disadvantage when enrolled in college and compared to students from other school districts that have the funding. In the 1960s, 70s, ’80s peo­ ple could get employment at General Motors the day they graduated and support themselves and their families. Today the need for better education is greater than ever. It’s up to the citizens of Maple Valley school district to see that our children are able to compete in the job market. During a home volleyball tournament, I was sitting next to parents from St. Phillip and overheard one parent saying, “I don’t know why we have to compete with these rag-tag schools.” If this comment was made in your presence, what would your thoughts be? In my opinion, people in Maple Valley school district should attend school board meetings in order to get the facts accurate. School board meetings are not just for peo­ ple to file complaints. There are a lot of unanswered ques­ tions by the community in regard to increase in taxes. As I attended school func­ tions weeks before the millage vote, I talked with a lot of concerned people about the millage increase. I was amaz­ ed at how many people only knew that their taxes were go­ ing to be raised and had little knowledge of the benefits that would derive from this small increase. Most people would ask questions like “What are farmers going to do? What are retired folks going to do? What are people on welfare Dance admission policy is inconsistent To the editor: On Friday, Feb. 28, my friend and I were going to the Maple Valley Homecoming Dance (also the last dance of the year). Time Is Running Out Koos Tax & Bookkeeping Service INCOME TAX • INDIVIDUAL, FARM & BUSINESS TANNER & TONER Also going to do? How are they go­ ing to pay this increase?” All these people listed are in one form or anther exempt from the full brunt of this increase. I feel the community should re-vote this issue and all the no voters should consult pro­ fessional assistance to deter­ mine their tax breaks and ac­ tually find how much this tax increase would be. If $100 to $300 affects your life style, maybe you should reconsider our priorities vs. the children’s education. These children are our future and at some point the quality of their education will affect our lives. At the present time, our school system is using more money to operate than is com­ ing in. It will only be a short period of time until the school system will cease to exist. Thomas and Mary Golovich Charlotte Lose those unwanted inches and get your base tan now, before summer. SPECIAL RATE on a... Only... C F" OOO Tan & Tone Package. . Oo ...for a month up to 100 minutes a week in the tanner, 3 one hour visits per week - toner. We have ... PROM DRESSES, too, for sale, only $30.00 each. Call or stop by today for an appointment. 230 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-9080 We were hoping to go to the dance along with the other alumni students who graduated the previous year. We had one problem, we didn’t have a guest pass to get into the dance, but we have heard of past experiences of alumni students getting in without one. During the game we spoke about going to the dance and we were told by many students that we’d be able to get in because they’ve gotten people in without a pass. One student got an alumni from another school into dances three weeks in a row. But we were told by the principal that our source was wrong, and so was everybody else who told us about getting in without passes. He also said they could have gotten in by mistake. The same person three weeks in a See Letters, page 6 Another school millage election has failed. Dr. Ozzie Parks blames the economy and the size of the proposal. In this instance, the Maple Valley School Board and its administrators were out of touch with their constituency. Of every 21 people who cared enough to vote, only five voted for what was proposed. Perhaps now would be a good time to consider some of the reasons any school millage is hard to pass. First, the education in­ dustry’s incessant demands for money and the tactics it uses t o enforce those demands has created a credibility pro­ blem. It also seems to equate expansion of a system with improvement of the quality of the education the kids are given. Many people would disagree. Next, and probably more important, the property tax is perceived to be an inequitable and unfair method of financ­ ing the school system. When it was first instituted, ownership of real estate was about the only reasonably ac­ curate indication of wealth and ability to pay. This is no longer the case. At that time, only resident property owners, people who were well aware of what they could afford, were allowed to vote to increase the tax rate. Non-taxpayers were not allowed to impose an increase on the taxpaying segment of the population. This tended to exclude many short-term residents, people who couldn’t care less what the tax rate would be five years later because they weren’t going to be there anyhow, and persons whose only real interest was to install their version of reform and then move on to the next conquest. Too many people have an equity of only 35 or 40 per­ cent in the real estate they own, yet they are taxed the same as if they had it all paid for. In terms of real wealth they pay two to three times as much tax as their fair share. Their property may produce very litte, or no income at all. In the case of many older people, their home may be the only wealth they have, and it takes all the income they have just to live. If they can’t pay their tax, the tax collector must confiscate and sell their home and put them out on the street. If this happens, the col­ lector, whether it be state, county, city or township, ap­ pears to be a villain while the schools get most of the money. Also, a “mobile” home in a trailer park, regardless of its actual value, pays just $36 a year tax while the same home on a private lot outside a park is taxed at the much higher rate applied to any other real estate. If all the effort, time and money that has been wasted in Michigan on failed school millage proposals during the past year had been expended in a cooperative effort to get school financing changed to a method whereby all taxpayers are taxed equitably and direct­ ly, we could now have in place a tax system fair enough that property owners would not be forced to fight for their survival every time the schools need more money. Much of the opposition to the schools’ requests for more money will disappear and more people will take a greater interest in the opera­ tion of the schools when this tax reform comes to pass. Nelson Rasey Nashville Superintendent’s Corner 3 C’s needed for better communities and schools BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks In a recent presentation to the National Association of School Administrators, Jack Mawdsley of Battle Creek, a former Bat­ tle Creek superintendent and now program director for the WK Kellogg Foundation, offered some challenging recommendations. He stated that communities and schools need to have “3 C’s” for improvement and effectiveness. His three C’s were collaboration, comprehensiveness and community. Under the heading of collaboration, he pointed out that “school districts cannot take on all the problems alone. The scope of today’s social problems demend collaboration with community-based organizations, public agencies, the business community and local grass roots leaders.” Comprehensiveness is needed because we must “focus ef­ forts on the whole, rather than the part. Fragmentation is a ma­ jor obstacle to progress,” he said. He went on to say, “Community strategies for improvement and implementing those strategies must be community based. This requires doing the groundwork of building relationships and developing a community network.” I agree with Mr. Mawdsley. We can have minimal com­ munity and school programs and services by having communi­ ty and school interest groups “doing their thing.” We can have much better communities and schools if and when we col­ laborate, become more comprehensive in our approach and work together to build a community network and base. If you agree with Mr. Mawdsley, and me, how about contac­ ting me or our community education director to discuss how we may best apply the 3 C’s? LIVE MUSIC ntiques & Collectible^ ANTIQUE SHOW at the Barry Expo Center on M-37, between Hastings and Middle­ ville, March 14 and 15. Satur­ day, 10a.m.-9p.m. Sun., 10a.m.-6p.m. Two large build­ ings full of quality antiques. Free parking, food service $2 admission. ) Every weekend at... TWO J'S LOUNGE Nashville Saturday 8 P.M. • Sunday 7 P.M. Fish Fry Every Friday at 5 P.M. (All Yo You Can Ea INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency L-103. Are you looking for o building site with lots of trees? We have approx. 60 acres available with land contract terms. Super site. Call for details. WE NEED yspNGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING regarding the sale of your property. S 2 A . ^ KathleMeTn J. S . Aw^an (*La’iw ,iSn^ gl 372‘3 -95 36 a M9a8rt Martin 566-8526 BoDb aGn Srdmniethr 782562--02303519 Kathy Bamb Chis e rg e rStanton 8 5 2 -2 2 5543-05 8403 C h is S t a n to n y SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary • ^4 Hastings Mutual Insurance Company �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 7 Kellogg Elementary ‘honor roll* All 6th Grade A’s Terrance Sth Grade All A’s Cristina Smith, Desrochers, Heidi Eberly, Carrie -Hardin, Dustin Lon­ don , Andrea Mace, Brandon Phenix, Trish Sloan. Augustine, Jessica Danielle Watson. B Average or Better - Nick First- through third-place winners selling the most raffle tickets for the Fuller Street School Carnival were (from left) Racheal Sears, whose prize was a Walkman; Amanda Rumsey, whose prize was a board game; and tied for third were sisters Jessica and Samantha McIntyre, winning card games. Top raffle ticket sellers named at Fuller Street Elementary School Fuller Street Elementary School Carnival’s top raffle ticket sellers were awarded prizes for their efforts last week. First-place winner with 220 tickets sold was Rachael Sears. She was awarded a Walkman radio and 30 free game tickets to use at the PTO Carnival. Second place went to kindergarten student Amanda Rumsey, who sold 105 tickets. Her prize was a “Guess Who” board game and 20 free game tickets. There was a tie for third place honors. Sisters Jessica and Samantha McIntyre each sold 100 tickets. Jessica received an Uno card game and Samantha was given a set of three jumbo-sized card games. Each one also received 10 free game tickets. Blakely, Jed Brisco, Hillary Cates, Shane Clapp, Lisa Combs, Kerri Dean, Chris Easey, Ryan Elliston, Ricky Fowler, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Emilie Gould, Holly Green, Travis Hardin, Chris Hartwell, Lezlie Hay. Andy Heyboer, Melissa Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin, Pat Leonard, Pat Lowe, Tonya May, Jeremy Mix, Bethny Owen, Jessie Penn­ ington, Rachel Pettengill, Monelle Quick, Wesley Quick, Melissa Scripter, Michael Skedgell, Adrienne Simmons, Mike Sulcer, Loma Symonds, David Taylor, An­ dy Thompson, Stephanie Webb. “■a satai®, tlKia®;. n'ii i. '(■•naiiKrai knsatMiti said the receptions after the Friday and Saturday shows will provide an opportunity to talk with cast members and refreshments will be served. Musical director of the pro­ duction is Bill Reynolds and Maple Valley former graduate receives Northland honors Nicolas D. Priddy, a junior at Northland (Wise.) College, kgamtKmic ■Beni' liriin. Iuksi- Ba»FHlH» — £pfcES 8 Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in March, you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD / SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS he will provide piano accom­ paniment. Sondra Bush is vocal music director, Joe An­ drews will play violin and Vicki Diebold is the choreographer. UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS has been named to the dean’s list for outstanding academic performance during the 1991 fall term. To qualify for the dean’s list, full-time students must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale with no grade less than a “C.” Priddy is majoring in chemistry and minoring in biology. He is the son of Pay and Dennis Priddy, Nashville, and a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Letters from page 6 row. Give me a break! We just feel that is was ter­ rible the way previous graduates were treated from Maple Valley, good students who just wanted to have a nice time out at their old high school dance without any has­ sle. We have never given that school any problems or any reason for them to mistrust us. So being nice and behaving trhough school doesn’t mean you’ll get treated with respect after you’ve graduated. We understand it’s a rule to have a pass, but they should apply the rules to everyone. Angela Felder Angie Madison Nashville Sara Affolder, dy Adams, Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda’s Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only We are here to make you Look your Best + REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply ofRKproducts for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 NOTICE OF HEARING ON POSSIBLE RATE INCREASE FOR THE CUSTOMERS OF TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CASE NO. U-10060 • Your electric rates may increase if the Michigan Public Service Commission approves Tri-County Electric Cooperative's request. • A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER’S MONTHLY BILL MAY INCREASE BY ABOUT $4.30 IF THE REQUEST IS APPROVED. THE INCREASE WILL BE IN TWO STEPS, $2.70 THE FIRST YEAR PLUS $1.60 THE SECOND YEAR. Receptions planned after Tiddler’ shows Audiences will be invited to special receptions after Maplke Valley High School’s March 27 and 28 perfor­ mances of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The show will be held Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day, March 26, 27 and 28, at the high school auditorium. Curtain time for all three per­ formances will be at p.m. Director Norma Jean Acker B Average or Better - An­ Kevin Aspinall, Judson Burpee, Chris Ewing, Cassidy Holtrust, April Musser, Tom Powers, Janelie Sottillie, Dewey Spicer, Aaron Treloar, Scott Vanengen, Jessica Wymer. • The Notice of Hearing below describes how a person may participate in this case. • You may call or write Tri-County Electric Cooperative, 1100 West Grand River, P.O. Box 379, Portland, Michigan 48875-0379, (800) 848-9333 for a free copy of its application. Any person may review the application at Tri-County’s offices. • The first public hearing In this matter will be held: DATE: March 24,1992 This hearing will be a prehearing conference to set future hearing dates and decide other procedural matters. TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission 6545 Mercantile Way, Suite 7 Lansing, Michigan PARTICIPATION: Any interested person may attend and participate. “THE INCREASES DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE HAVE BEEN REQUESTED BY TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MAY GRANT OR DENY THE REQUESTED INCREASES, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, AND MAY GRANT LESSER OR GREATER INCREASES THAN THOSE REQUESTED.’’ February 21,1992 Lansing, Michigan COMPARISON OF REVENUE F’RESENT vs. PROPOSED RATE Rate A A-2 A-S B 8-1 CD CD-1 CD-2 IH PSDS SL CWH ED Class Farm and Home Farm & Home T-O-D Seasonal Farm and Home General Service General Service T-O-D Large Power Large Power T-O-D Irrigation T-O-D Interruptible Heating Primary Service Standby Outdoor Lighting Controlled Water Heating Economic Development Total Revenue Present Rates $12,701,479 1,368 629,374 1,156,671 12,724 978,115 567,027 104,585 109,807 456,234 12,911 3,555 (137,880) (7,444) Proposed ■ Step 1 Increase (Decrease) II Amount % Revenue $13,393,214$691,735 5.4 1,373 5 0.3 693,522 64,14810.2 1,238,146 81,475 7.0 12,800 76 0.6 979,032 917 0.1 563,799 (3,228)(0-6) 109,235 4,650 4.4 114,798 4,991 4.5 456,234 •0--0­ 655 5.1 13,566 3,939 38410.8 (137,880) -0--0­ (7,444) -0--0- Proposed ■ Step II Increase (Decrease) 1/ Amount % Revenue $13,805,492 $1,104,0138.7 1,371 30.2 734,308 104,93416.7 1,288,529 131,85811.4 12,849 1251.0 980,454 2,3390.2 564,586 (2,441) (0.4) 111,857 7,2727.0 119,789 9,9829.1 456,234 -0--0­ 14,012 1,1018.5 4,146 59116.6 (137,880) -0--0­ (7,444) -0--0- $16,588,526 $17,434,334$845,808 $17,948,303 5.1 1/ Increase compared to present rates. Clarification: A recent letter to the editor about the school millage from a Harold Stewart incorrectly gave his home town. The let­ ter writer was from Vermontville. - 4 The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public hearing to consider Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s (Tri-County) February 20, 1992 request to increase its electric rates by about $1,359,777 or 8.2% annually. Tri-County proposes an increase of $845,808 the first year and $513,969 the second year. Any person wishing to intervene and become a party to the case shall file an original and 15 copies of a Petition to Intervene with this Commission by March 19,1992. The Proof of Service shall indicate service upon Tri-County’s attorney, Mr. Albert Ernst, Dykema Gossett, 800 Michigan National Tower, Lansing, Michigan 48933. A member of the public who wishes to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case, may participate by filing an appearance. To file the appearance, you must attend the hearing and advise the presiding Administrative Law Judge of your wish to make a statement of position. A copy of Tri-County’s request may also be reviewed at the office of the Commission’s Executive Secretary, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, Michigan, and at the office of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, 1100 West Grand River, Portland, Michigan. For more information on how to participate in a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 334-6436 or (800) 292-9555. The Commission has jurisdiction pursuant to 1909 PA 106, as amended, MCL 460.551 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.51 et seq.; 1939 PA 3, as amended, MCL 460.1 et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended, MCL 24.201 et seq.; and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1979 Administrative Code, R 460.11 et seq. $1,359,7778.2 (145) Ale CTRIT r £h COQF’ERATIVE . Partnersfor a good life 1100 West Grand River • Portland, MI • 1 800 848-9333 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 8 Fuller Street Elementary annual PTO Carnival offered fun, entertainment Amanda Scramlin tries her luck at the sponge toss game during Friday's PTO Carnival at Fuller Street Elementary School. Amanda Kirchov takes a spin on the PTO Carnvial Wheel of Fortune during last week's Fuller Street Elementary carnival. By Teresa Frith The halls of Fuller Street Elementary School were crowded with students, parents, friends and relatives as they enjoyed this year’s PTO Carnival last Friday night. This year’s theme was “Reading is Fun.” The Car- nival provided fun and enter­ tainment in the form of games, food, prizes and ex­ hibits done by students. This year a book fair of­ fered children the opportunity to buy books from a variety of different choices. A highlight of the evening was the drawing of this year’s raffle winners. First prize for the adults was a $100 shopping spree at Carl’s supermarket and se­ cond prize was a $50 shopping spree at Carl’s. First-place winner was Jane Thrun and second place was Frankie Reid. First place in the kid’s raffle was Joesph Rosa, whose prize was a $50 gift certificate for Toys ’R Us. Second prize of a $25 Toys ’R Us cerificate went to Kristy Brown. basketball toss game at the Fuller Street Elementary School PTO Carnival Friday. EWING Birthday Club meets Mar. 18 Kari Emerick takes the challenge of the "Over 20-under 10" ball game at the PTO held at Fuller Street School Friday. Carnival Ryan Emerick scores a direct hit on the "Pop Gun" game of skill at the PTO Carnival held at Fuller Street School Friday. The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Wednesday, March 18, at the community building or M-66. A potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Joyce Starring will bring the door prize and Reba Schantz the birthday cake. WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of..... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies ,i». II # Equal Housing Lender *Thi$ offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid on refinancing an ICNB mortgage. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE . i! h t i t n H H11 IMiUFtnJ �Good Health Why Our Brands SPECIALS Best Buy! • Quality that is equivalent to the national brands • Savings with everyday lower prices • Laboratory tested so you can buy with confidence Vitamin E 100 tablets, 500 mg. 100 Capsules, 400 LU. High Potency Multi-Vitamin and Mineral Formula 130 count $ 999 $£99 99 ViLunin Q 500 ml p 400 I.U. Limit 1 Per Customer Compare to Centrum Rubbing Alcohol Digital Thermometer 249 Artificial Tears Sterile Eye Lubricant Reduces redness, clear and non-staining 0.5 ounce Eye Drops Saline Solution l SPECIAL Choose from 4 types of pain relievers, great for travel. Tri-Buffered Aspirin $219 Relieves fever & pain, fruit flavored, alcohol free -Aspirin Non«Aspirin DROPS ^xtoMRekaselaHets $ 309 Compare to Dimeatapp ExtenTabs B*D Ultra SPECIAL Fine Syringes 29 guage • Icc-UlOO */2cc-U 100 • 3/lOcc-UlOO Compare to Tylenol Compar Coupon Expires 3/31/92 Limit 2 with coupon Coupon E Expires 3/31/92 Limit 2 with coupon Oil of Beauty .Antacid Suspension II With Simethecone, High Potency Antacid, 12 ounces IV Syringes 1 Compare to Oil of Olay Compare to Mylanta II Coupon Expires 3/31/92 Limit 2 with coupon • Icc-UlOO • Vscc-UlOO • 3/lOcc-UlOO 1644 S2« Coupon Expires 3/31/92 Limit 2 with coupon Mint Mouthwash Compare to Afrin 24 ounce $219 Compare to Scope Coupon Expires 3/31/92 Limit 2 with coupon 10 count s219 Compare to Bufferin $229 si788 B»D Alcohol Swabs Regular Strength, 100 Tablets, 325 mg. REGULAR STRENGTH 4 ounces pSPECIAL 99* Compare to Johnson & Johnson Non-Aspirin Pain Relief Moisturizing Lotion Compare to Tylenol BD Micro, Fine DENTAL FLOSS UNWAXED 100 YDS 9» 4 m । Fast pain relief and stomach upset protection Non-Aspirin Drops 12-hour relief of cold and allergy symptoms, 24 count J Choose, waxed, unwaxed or mint 100 yards. 12 ounces Compare to Bausch & Lomb Compare to Bausch & Lomb N^Deaqgatoti/Artfilstofite Dental Floss S 3 19 I PAIN fl — Compare to Bic Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes Solution 12 ounce Aerosol DIBROMM $ J29 Compare to Bausch & Lomb Compare to Tears Naturale Sizes Single blade, 10-pack $1 29 S Q49 SPECIAL Disposable Razors Eye Drops V2 ounce 11 HOM RELIEF Extended Release Tablets 12-hour relief or nasal congestion, 10 count $099 Why pay the Difference ifthere is No Difference DiBromm Extended Release Tablets Dixaphedrine Isopropyl, 70%, 16 ounces Fast and accurate one year guarantee • Satisfaction is Guaranteed, or your money will be cheerfully refunded on any Good Neighbor Pharmacy Brand. 11H uni Central Vite Vitamin C Long Lasting Nasal Spray Long Lasting NASAL SPRAY Up to 12 hours of relief, 1 ounce $229 BKONQBWH* Coupon Expires 3/31/92 Limit 2 with coupon B*D Glucose Tablets 6 count 1 44 HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday National Diabetic Day is March 19" 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 10 Vermontville house has been a historic home since 1988 By Teresa Frith Since November 1988, the home of Hildred Peabody in Vermontville has been listed in the Michigan State Register of Historical Places by the Michigan Historical Commission. The house is more than 140 years old and has been main­ tained in nearly the same con­ dition as when first built, ac­ cording to Hildred Peabody. “The outside has never been changed,” she said. “And the inside has all of the original woodwork, windows, etc.” The two-story house was built with cherry log beams, which are still in excellent condition. Some of its unique features are two bay windows that extend two stories and five picture windows. It is a Greek Revival style clapboard building, with an attached, flat-roofed open porch and a one-story, gableroofed rear ell. Raised pediments surmount large vetical one-over one lights and the first-story is accented by spindle-work decoration. Asphalt shingling tops the prinicipal building. “Windows of this type found here are only a few in­ ches off the floor,” said Peabody. “This was a fashion-­ trend of the era when the house was built.” In about 1890, Sarah B. Williams, the daughter of Rev. Uriah Benedict and an artist, painted a mural in oils of angelic figures frolicking in outdoor scenes in the east bedroom on the second floor for her daughter, Alma. The Benedict family members were the original owners of the house, having purchased the land in 1843. The mural is painted on plaster in fresco style work, which means it was done while the plaster was still wet. This type of painting causes the oils to become part of the plaster, and thus last longer and have more vivid coloring. The painted section is about 12 inches wide and goes around the entire room near the ceiling. Dispite its age, it is in excellent shape, with on­ ly a few cracks to mar its Immunization clinic VALUABLE COUPON Lee’s tv Service 10% Senior Citizen Discount on Any tv or VCR Repair WITH PRESENTING THIS COUPON EXPIRES MARCH 31, 1992 458 S. Main St., Vermontville Phone 517-726-1379 OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. beauty. Colorful cherub-like figures dance and fly around amid the green grass and beautiful flowers and butterflies all along the wall. Some are play­ ing musical instruments as well. One angel is fully cloth­ ed and is said to represent the daughter, Alma. For more than 40 years this house has been the home of the Kelsey-Peabody family. It has been historically preserv­ ed and is one of the loveliest of the very early homes in the village. According to Peabody, the home has had only four owners. The home owes its historical value to the original owner, the Rev. William Uriah Benedict, who was the second minister to the Ver­ montville Congregational Church, which stands in front of the Peabody home. He was a pioneer Vermontville clergyman and helped start Congregationalism in the village. He also established the Vermontville Academy. planned March 17 An immunization clinic will be held at Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School Tuesday, March 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the agriculture room (C-4). The clinic will be given by Barry-Eaton District Health ' Department. The public is welcome. Home ImBrnvementHeadguarters • ’Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning The mural of angelic figues graces the walls in the historic home of Hildred Peabody of Vermontville. The paintings were done by Sarah B. Williams around 1890. Castleton still discussing options for township hall disposition By Teresa Frith Castleton Township Board members continued discussion on the proposed sale, replace­ ment or repair of its township hall building Tuesday night, March 3. Board members decided to keep researching their options for the disposition of the hall building. Members are gathering information on possible lot locations for a new building, as well as the costs involved. According to Township Supervisor Justin Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu, events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 11 Ribettes, coleslaw, green beans, bread, oleo, baked apples. Thursday, March 12 Baked chicken, stewed tomatoes, peas, bread, oleo, fruit. Friday, March 13 Veggie lasagna, baked beans, broccoli, pineapple, cookie. Monday, March 16 Pork patty with gravy, Junior livestock to meet March 11 The Junior Livestock Association will meet Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Business will include a report on the recent beef weigh-in, with 65 beef weigh­ ed in preparation for the Eaton County Fair July 20-25. Plans for the April swine weigh-in and a report from the sale bill committee also will be discussed. LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville T/sa Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans:.. 82 1(03 OK CREDIT rouMcmc svAiiAiit squash, spinach, bread, oleo, fruit. dromat. This site is still under consideration, but board members are gathering infor­ mation on other locations as well. More information is ex­ pected to be given out at either the annual meeting March 28 at 1:30 p.m. or the next regular meeting, which will be held April 1 at 7:30 pm. Both meetings will be in the township hall. In other business the board: — Received a thank you letter from the Putnam Library for the board’s dona­ tion of computer equipment to the library. — Accepted a bid from Ted’s Lawn Care Services for the upkeep of Hosmer, Barryville and Stoney Point-r Warner cemeteries. Tuesday, March 17 Stuffed cabbage, baked beans, peas and carrots, bread, oleo, pears. UNICELL FURNACE 90% PIUS Efficiency Events Wednesday, March 11 - all sites apple sead test; Woodland, The Old Timers; Delton, Mike Haskamp Michigan State Police on Burgarly. Thursday, March 12 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Bill Sheridan Taxes 10-2. Friday, March 13 Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, Home Heating Credit 9:30-11:30 and 2-4. Monday, March 16 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, Nutrition Ed. Tuesday, March 17 - All sites puzzles. Jobs Wanted WILL BABYSIT in my home afternoons preferred. Please call 852-2034. Custom Built Duct Work Walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 COBB For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. TOOLS HOMETOWN! Cooley, a preferred location would be one within the village limits. “We are investigating all possible areas, but have no in­ formation to give out at this time,” said Cooley. “Most people would prefer a location within the village and we’d like to get one with water, sewer and gas services already available if posible.” One of the previously pro­ posed sites was that of the old Nazarene Church building on Main Street beside the laun- Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich; Lie. #i74s RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » 616-527-2724 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL I Letterheads • Folders Business cards • Books Annual Reports Brochures Flyers Posters Political Signs Rubber Stamps Balloons Newsletters Calendars SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • invitations • Labels • Tags • Envelopes Tickets • Business Forms • Computer Forms • catalogs If you’re in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics, we can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT <eie> SHOP (616) 945-5192 ms sots Barry County's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the City Limits �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 12 CARD OF THANKS Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Raymond Shaf­ fer wishes to express our sincere appreciation of our friends, neighbors, and relatives, for the comfort and support given us in many ways. The beautiful floral pieces, telephone calls, cards and donations. Also for the abundance of food brought in and to the ladies of the Congregational Church for their time and effort put forth for the lovely luncheon. We thank you all so very much. Dorothy Shaffer Sue and family THANK YOU The family of Ralph Wells wish to thank everyone for their prayers, the kindness of the nurses, personnel, Dr. Mondejar at Hayes Green Hospital, all the cards, letters, floral offerings, donations to some worthwhile organizations, the food brought in, Pray Funeral Home for their thoughtfulness, Rev. Robert Kerston for his comforting words, and the ladies of the Methodist Church who served the delicious luncheon following the services. God bless you all. Vera Wells Charles Wells and Jason Doug, Jane and family Walter Vernon and family I would Eke to thank every­ body for their visits, cards, flow­ ers, fruit baskets and money after my recent accident Special thanks to my wife, Shirley, my sons, Chris, Jason and Brandon for all their love and patience during this time. And a special thanks to Elaine Harmon, Ina Shumaker, Terry & Mary Morales, Tony Wawiemia & Family, Bob & Carolyn Ficks, Chuck Ingersoll, Vince Beam, Low Roof Crew of State Prison Southern MI. 6 to 2 shift, Captain Irving, Lt. Stanley, Sgt. Ford, Sgt Kuras, John Hart Don Rugg, Charlotte Fire Dept., Dr. Deason, Jan Brake, Hayes Green Beach E.R., Charlotte EMS, Gregg Glatz, Lansing General Hospital & Dr. Russell, Vermontville Fire Dept., Vermtontville Fire Board, Vermontville Towmship Board, Vermontville Village Council, Jim Crandall, Patches & Posies, Monte and Theresa. And thanks to the community for their prayers, cards and support. Thanks to all staff and officers on all three shifts at State Prison of Southern Michigan. Thank You Rod Harmon CARD OF THANKS The Maple Valley Football Team, Cheerleaders and Coach­ es would like to thank these people for Championship prac­ tice shirts with players names and numbers on them: The Reading Place, Ken’s Standard, Vermontville Hardware, Ole Cookstove Restaurant, Trow­ bridge Service, Stanton’s Real­ ty, Maple Valley Real Estate, Nashville* Locker Service, Maple Valley Implement, Nash­ ville Hardware, Mapes Family Florist, Nashville Auto & Farm, Eaton Federal Savings, Maple Valley Concrete, Reid’s Janitor­ ial, Hometown Lumber, Hickey Electric, Mace’s Pharmacy, Carl’s Market, Toni’s Style Shop, Country Kettle Restaur­ ant, Hecker’s Insurance, Hast­ ings City Bank, Dr. Michael Callton, D.C., Musser’s Service, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Wolever’s Real Estate, Jack Pearl’s Sports. We would like to thank these people and many others for their support of Maple Valley Foot­ ball. We wouldn’t have a prog­ ram without you. Sincerely Guenther Mittelstaedt Varsity Football Team Cheerleaders and Coaches Four local girls participate in math, science conference at Michigan State By Teresa Frith Four sixth-grade girls, two from Maplewood Elementary and two from Kellogg Elementary school, par­ ticipated in a Math-Science Conference at Michigan State University Feb. 29. Chosen from Maplewood were Erin Booher and Jessica Dempsey. Kellogg students who attended were Jessica Smith and Danelle Watson. The girls were selected bas­ ed on their high interest in the math or science fields and their superior grades in the math and science categories. The purpose of the con­ ference was to show young women the many career choices available to them in the math and science fields. The all-day conference in- Pancake breakfast set for Saturday On Saturday, March 14, from 7 to 10 a.m. the Ver­ montville United Methodist men will prepare and serve at the church pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy. A free-will donation will be accepted. Junior Farmers to meet Monday The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club will meet Monday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the Maplewood gym. Last chance to pay dues. For more information call Jeri Mater at 726-1432. CALL THE In the service— eluded lectures by profes­ sional women already work­ ing in the math and science fields, and hands-on science experiments. “The conference was fun. I like it,” said Watson. “We listened to women scientists, we did experiments with plants and I got to see and touch zoo animals. I want to be a veteriarian and I was very excited that one of the women I got to listen to was a veterinarian.” Booher seemed to agree, “I got to talk to people about their jobs. I want to become a doctor.” The conference also was meant to stimulate the par­ ticipants’ interest, to provide positive women role models or possible mentors and to motivate the girls to elect higher level math and science courses in high school or college. It was co-sponsored by the Capital Area Regional Mathematics and Science Center serving Clinton, In­ gham, Eaton and Shiawassee counties and the Michigan State University Office of the Provost and Ingham, Clinton, Eaton and Shiawassee In­ termediate School Districts. No-till Club meets Wednesday The final winter meeting of the Eaton County No-Till Club will be held Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Maple Valley Implement Company in Nashville, located at 737 Sherman St. The program will include a discussion on no-till planters and coulter selection, sprayer calibration, safety, handling and equipment, and herbicides for no-till. There will be speakers from MSU Ag. Engineering, Eaton County Extension Service, SCS, Du­ Pont Co., Advanced Glove and Safety Equipment Co. and the Thomapple Grand SCD. A farmer panel will be on hand to answer questions on experiences with no-till. A complimentary lunch will be furnished by the DuPont Company. Two credits toward re­ certification licenses will be available for attendance. The public is welcome. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 Kristi D. LaNore WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 Army National Guard Pvt. Kristi D. LaNore has com­ pleted basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. LaNore is the daughter of Sandra D. and Curtis E. Fraley of 8750 Lawrence Highway, Vermontville. She graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1989. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Pennock Hospital for their wonderful care while I was there. To my family and friends for their flowers and cards. Oneta Laurent NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE 305 Center Court, Nashville Just in time for summer fun, this attrac­ tive, 3 bedroom home may be just what you’ve been looking for. The dining area overlooks the kidney shaped in-ground pool surrounded by a beautifully landscaped lawn. Just perfect for your summer enjoyment. Give Jean Chase a call today at MILLER REAL ESTATE for a walk through this home. Office Phone: 616-945-5182 Home Phone: 616-367-4451 * PARENTS of MAPLE VALLEY PRE-SCHOOLERS (AGES 2V2 TO 4) Are you concerned about your child’s development? Is he having difficulty with speech, coordination, or learning? Eaton Intermediate School District is assessing Nashville and Vermontville pre-schoolers as a service to parents. While the children are being tested, parents will have the opportunity to talk with the Pre-School Team regarding available services. If you are interested, please call Jeri Bowen at 726-0600 for an appointment. The testing will be done on March 19 at Maplewood Elementary in the Preschool Portable Classroom. The testing will be done by appointment only. Please call 726-0600 for your appointment before March 18th. This is NOT Kindergarten Roundup. Sponsored by: Maple Valley Public Schools and PROJECT FIND �**<»•♦ Volley News. NmtanMe. Tuesday. March 10. 1992 — Page 13 Local fireman still recovering from injuries in January fire By Teresa Frith Vermontville volunteer fireman Rod Harmon is still recovering from injuries he received while fighting a Jan. 22 fire at the Vermontville Auto Body Shop. Harmon fell through the up­ per level of the building onto the ground floor while helping assistant Fire Chief Monty O’Dell in clearing out parts of the metal wall. “It was like standing on a pond with thin ice,” said Har­ mon of the fall. “Everything started breaking up under me 4|Ji L and I went down. I was con­ scious the whole time.” Harmon’s injuries included a fractured leg; shattered bones in his lower leg and ankle; broken back, ribs and nose and less serious breaks in his feet. He was given first aid at the scene by his co-workers and taken to Lansing General Hospital. “I stayed at Lansing General for four weeks,” said Harmon. “I nearly died two weeks later when I had a pulmonary embolism. A clot Food safety forum set for March 27 at MSU KL. . ■■11 •gt•g OUIld (Wl sW®J1 landscaped^*!** A food safety forum, “Trends and Truth at the American Table,'* will pro­ vide information about the safety of food, from produc­ tion to the point of use, in­ cluding all the steps in bet­ ween, of processing, packag­ ing, storage and preparation. Current research, regulatory initiatives and safe food handling practices for the home, institution or retail establishment will also be covered. "Trends and Truth at the American Table" will be held Friday, March 27, at the MSU Kellogg Center in East Lansing from 9 a.m. to4 p.m. in the Big IO Room. There is a $20 charge, which includes lunch. Registration deadline is FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be .given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a loo. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4 30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY *!SS — Beacon i I Services Inc. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South ol Comer ol M-37/44lh Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., Sulla 150} (located in the Kent-i wood* Corporate • 4 Complex),, * March 15. Make checks payable to MSU and send to Food Safety Forum, Food Industry Institute, 51 Kellogg Center, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824. 4-H Horse panel to meet The Eaton County 4-H Horse Developmental Com­ mittee will meet at 7:30 Thursday, March 12, at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte fairgrounds. Along with general business a report by the horse show committee and the trophy refurbishing committee will be given. broke loose in my chest and the doctors used blood thin­ ners to dissolve it.” Hannon still has a long way to go toward full recovery. Doctors estimate that will take from 16 to 18 months. “I’m getting around a little better,” said Harmon. “I still have to stay in bed a lot though. I go to the doctor every two weeks and expect to start physical therapy in April. The doctors told me that I can't put full weight on my foot until at least June." Hannon must wear a back brace and special braces and casts for his injured leg and ankle. He also had metal plates put in the injured leg and ankle bones. “I want to thank all the peo­ ple who have visited me. sent me cards or flowers, and that are continuing to help me out, out,” said Hannon. “11 found out that 1 have a lot of friends.” • NOTICE • Presidential Primary Election TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Notice is hereby given, that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in Vermontville Township, County of Eaton, State of Michigan... WITHIN SAID TOWNSHIP Tuesday, March 17,1992 AT THE FIRE STATION For the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the following office: President of the United states The polls of said election will be open at 7:00 o’clock A.M. and remain open until 8:00 o’clock P.M. of said day of election. Janice L Baker, Township Clerk AT T E N T I O N ! A T T E N T IO N ! f Farmer's—Open House at — B MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. I IA/h/te-New/dea 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville Versatile 517-852-1910 [ AGCO Lost & Found LOST poodle, small brown male, north of Nashville on M-66. 852-1817. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35lh St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. For Sale Automotive THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE will auction off a 1982 Pontiac 1200, 4 dr. on March 19th, 1992 at 11a.m. The sale will be held at Powers Wrecker Service, 133 S. Main St, Nash­ ville, Mi. The minimum bid will start at the cost already incurred by the wrecker service. National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days, 4 nights, over bought, corporate rates to public, limited tickets, $239/couple, 407-767-8100 exl 161, M S, 9am to 9pm TRANSPORTORS drivers, no experience necessary, local, nationwide. Start up to S35K. CALL NOW, 1-800-422-4996. DEER March 20-22 LANSING UMkwOMtar nstatoM^i ft 4pm. -»,m. SM I LA.-7 pm. Sw ta.rn.-SpA TICKETS AM MOO Yw»P-11)SU0 1 — m mgi SHOW Thursday, Mar. 12 on Shormon Slnol taton RMterM 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Free Pancakes & Sausage 8 am to Noon. Coffee & Donuts all day. • DOOR PRIZES • Company Presentations With Movies and Slides • • • • 1:00 to 2:30 to 4:00 to 7:00 to Balers 2:30 pm — White-New Idea 4:00 pm — Ford New Holland & Ford Credit 5:00 pm — Agco White 10:00 pm — Service School on Choppers, Round & Planters by Mfg. Service Personnel Company Representatives from Ford-New Holland, Ford Motor Credit, White New Idea and Agco White will be on hand to answer your questions. — Special One Day Only — ■ Low Rate Financing on new Ford-New Holland & all used equipment. On the premises credit applications taken by Ford-New Holland Credit SPECIAL PRICES ■ Special Discounts on selected equipment. — on — ■ Parts Discount 10 to 50% on Selected Parts • ATTENTION • New Holland Rakes (3 Only) Bring in all your model and serial numbers for Ford-New Holland, White New Idea and receive a FREE Gift. We will put your equipment information in our computer foF future reference. It makes getting the right part easy. OnDisplay... Tractors • Loaders • Spreaders Choppers • Backhoes • Grinders Balers • Planters • Skid Steers Haybines • Discs • inverters Eaton County No-Till Club Meeting Wednesday, March 11 "Meet the Maple Valley staff and look over our facility." All Farmers Welcome! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 14 This Week in SPORTS... Lions stymied by St. Philip eagers in regular-season finale The Maple Valley basketball team was looking to gain some momentum for this week's district tournament when it travelled to St. Philip Friday night for the regular­ season finale. After all, the Lions drew Pennfield (18-2), a team it shared the SMAA crown with a year ago and that had won the Kalamazoo Valley Association in its first year in that league. Maple Valley could have used all the momentum it could muster. But the Tigers had other ideas, as they defeated the Lions 51-48. It was the second league victory of the season for St. Philip in six decisions. Maple Valley, which had already clinched the league title outright by virtue of last week's homecoming win over Olivet, dropped to 14-6 overall. The winner of Monday’s Lions-Panthers clash will advance to Wednesday's 7 p.m. semifinal game against the winner of Monday's second game, pitting Bellevue and Parchment. The championship game is set for Saturday night, also at 7 p.m. Friday night, the host Tigers jumped on the Lions at the start, grabbing a 14-7 lead by the end of the first period. Maple Valley then regrouped and took control of the game. The Lions had built a 27-23 halftime advantage. Only seven total points were scored in the third quarter, which ended in a 32-25 Lion lead. But St. Philip rallied to tie the score in the game's final minutes. With 2:01 remaining and the score deadlocked at 45- 45, Maple Valley had possession of the ball. An untimely turnover helped spark a 6-0 run from the Tigers. All six of the points were scored at the line. St. Philip hit 15-of-20 from the charity stripe, while the Lions were only seven-for-nine. Senior Darrel Stine, who nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the final margin, scored 23 points to pace all scorers. He also had 10 rebounds. Maple Valley was 19-for-48 from the field, a 40-percent shooting clip. Mickey Collier added 10 points and six assists, while Chip Reese contributed nine points, four steals and five assists. Four Tigers reached double figures, led by Pat Lucas with 16. Anthony Hardy, Pete Steib and Brock Maichele tallied 11 points apiece for St. Philip, which improved to 9-11 overall. Frosh eagers end season with win The Maple Valley freshmen basketball team won their season finale over Battle Creek St. Phillip last Friday. The win capped on 8-6 season and assured the Lions sole possesion of second place in the four-team league. Dick Baker led die Lions with a personal and team season-high 20 points. Ben Kuemple scored a personal high of 13, with eight coming in the final quarter, in which St. Phillip scored 22 points in trying to get back into the game. The first half was very close. The Lions took a lead of one point into the halftime locker room. St. Phillip scored first in the third quarter, but could only manage to get two more points during the rest of the quarter, as the Lions took control of the game. Coach Clay gave credit to his team’s relentless pressure defense and a solid trapping game that forced turnovers and gave the Lions some easy baskets. The fourth quarter turned into a shootout, as St. Phillip tried to rally, but the Lions were able to match the Tigers’ assault and actually built their lead. They won the fast paced quarter 28-22 and won the game 66-49. Last week, the Lions drop­ ped a pair of games to non­ league Pennfield and league champion Olivet. The Lions led Pennfield for three quarters, but finally suc­ cumbed to the pressure and lost their lead and the game in the fourth quarter. Tum-overs and poor shooting inside led to the Lions’ demise, 57-49. . Dick Baker led the Lions with 11 points, Danny Rose also chipped in 10. On Feb. 28, the Lions lost to the Eagles of OliVet; The' first game back in January saw the Eagles soar away with a 48-point margin of victory, the Lions’ worst defeat of the season. The revenge match was much the same. Olivet grabbed the early lead and never looked back. Although the final score Olivet with a 24-point lead, it was a moral win of sorts for the Lions. The team goal was to cut the margin of defeat from the first meeting in half, and they did. Dick Baker led the Lions in scoring with 19 points. Greg Halliwill added six. The Blackhawks battle the Red Wings Tuesday night on their way to a 5-3 victory. Two hockey teams remain unbeaten after third week of play By Art Frith Two teams, the Bruins and Canadiens, remain undefeated after three weeks of play in the Kellogg Floor Hockey League. The Bruins continued their winning ways on the wooden arena Tuesday night against the Flyers. Kevin Aspinal combined with Tom Powers in the first period for the first goal. Two minutes later, Rickey Fowler slammed the puck into the Flyers’ net to put the Bruins up 2-0. The Flyers got on the scoreboard early in the second period. But with an assist from Rob Hustwick, Powers scored his second goal of the night, then Fowler again found the Flyers’ goal two minutes into the third period, increasing the Bruins’ lead to three. Lee Gould connected with Megan Starnes and Casey Van Engen for two goals and brought the Flyers to within one. But receiving a dual passing the ball but we ex­ perienced some difficulty in spiking. We were a little off on our timing and not putting the ball down on the floor as hard as we can.” The last regular match of Lion jayvee eagers win 7 to end campaign The Maple Valley jayvee basketball team won a pair of games last week to end their season. Tuesday night, the Lions played their last home game against Bath. The Lions took the early lead, 12-7, at the end of one and held a 23-14 halftime advantage. In the third quarter the Bees fought back to within six but fell short, being outscored 26-20 in the second half for a 49-34 Lion victory. Gabe Priddy led the Lions with li points. JOH Mltfbell six. On Friday night, the Lions traveled to St. Phillip for their final game of the year. After a slow start the Lions led 15-9 at the end of one but opened it up in the second quarter to take a 37-21 halftime lead. The second half was all Valley, outscoring the Tigers 35-33 enroute to a 72-50 victory. Jon Mitchell led the Lions with 15 points. Justin Lake added 3 and Craig Hamilton 10 points. The jayvees end their season 6-0 in league play added eight and Justin Lake and 1S-5 the season resulted in a win over Ionia in three sets 15-5, 14-16, 15-6. Sara DeGroat, Stephanie Bouwens and Renee Rosin served three aces each. Janet Boldrey and Lori Carpenter recorded two kills each and Janet Boldry led the defense with five blocks. In the all-conference selec­ tion the following girls were voted to the team by coaches from St. Phillip, Olivet and Bellevue; seniors, Janet Boldrey and Sara DeGroot, and juniors Jennifer Phenix and Lori Carpenter. Honorable mention went to j'unir Renee Rosin and sophomore Stephanie Bouwens. Michelle Baker, senior, received special mention. Maple Leafs’ Josh Oleson, assisted by Janette Sottillie, tied the match, but less than 30 seconds later, Ricky Stephens sent the plastic puck into the Canadiens’ net and the Maple Leafs jumped ahead 2-1. Monelle Quick connected with Don Delong and tied it again going into the second period. A pair of goals from Jeremy Barlow and one by Lance Flory were unanswered by the Maple Leafs in the se­ cond period, and the Canadiens led 5-2. A dual assist by Pat Leonard and Andy Thompson to Oleson gave the Maple Leafs their final goal of the game, in a 5-3 Canadiens’ verdict. League standings: Win-Loss Bruins Canadiens Maple Leafs Blackhawks Flyers Rangers Red Wings Class C Basketball District 69 (at Maple Valley) Lions lose volleyball district opener The Maple Valley varsity volleyball squad had a disappointing day at the district tournament Saturday, losing to Galesburg-Augusta in the first round. “We were serving well and assist from Powers and Trish Sloan, Aspinall scored again and the Bruins won 5-3. In the second game, the Blackhawks kept the Red Wings scoreless in the first 10 minutes, leading 1-0. The Red Wings finally got on the board 1:20 into the second period when Steven Frith drove the puck into the Blackhawks’ goal and tied the game. A minute later, Rachael Pettengill assisted Dennis Shook to ease the Blackhawks back into the lead. Russell Cox and April Musser combined to assist Rick Genther, who put two in the Red Wings’ col­ umn. However, a hat trick by Trent Harvey proved to be more than the Red Wings’ defense could handle and the Blackhawks chalked up a 5-3 victory. With the Rangers idle, two previously undefeated teams, the Canadiens and Maple Leafs, were next to take the floor. The Canadiens scored ear­ ly, first with Ben Covert. The Maple Valley (14-5) Monday, 6 p.m. (Winner advances to Kai. Hackett regional r of Napoleon district) BC Pennfield (17-2) We Bellevue (7-12) Monday, 8:30 p.m Parchment (8-11) Saturday, 7 p.m. Olivet (14-5) Tuesday, 6 p.m. Kai. Christian (14-5) Thursday, 7 p.m. Galesburg-Augusta (2-171 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. Kai. Hackett CC (6-13) * records through Tuesday games 3-0 2-0 2-1 1-1 1-2 O-2 0-3 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 leoiei 74e • J nnier *Th»Ptofit» Paper* JS*****^ ... •PS'ikW LAKqUJpOD Kid news ‘i The Sun and Ngujs nil libifjrifli ;A 4akEit Ivoi^ liRli ■■Ui Tita » « « i! I! H iiitfcait ta f I liketH ctll irt rmPLE vFiLt:eY news? inr *rif Feojttoffflpty* i I r Press (^for business hours. ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...-------You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. Ir..- ‘ ' Your full address, You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s} to run. Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. ---- CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS----For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Banner I SI ..7I i '»£ Press (^2j|for our rates and deadlines. The Hastings Ji-/ I Press QJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Senzice Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank You.. • for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ________ ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch Io lone and you're ready Io begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville on.-r. o ; Kft ft ft COUPONS Gapis^Aj^. ftf Every Day Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Mai. n, Vermontv.i.l.le e reserve the right to limit quantities r 4b"Ut)4U and correct errors in printing. on Manufacturer's Coupons &Happy st. Patrick's Day! PRICES GOOD MON., MARCH 9 THRU SAT., MARCH 14, 1992 Hamburger 10 lbs or more 99« T-Bone steaks Semi Boneless Pork Butts 99c$429 Smoked Pork Chops Stuffed Split Pork Chops Chicken Breast *2S® 99« GROCERIES m > ■» P ft ftz9 L Green Cabbage $119 I Western Cello 4 lbs 99 ca. cauliflower Mich. “Kropf” Ida Red m Apples Potato Chips 1 f t f t ft ft Healthy Choice 15 oz. Calif. Sweet Seedless Navel Oranges 5 0।79 Jay’s “Big Jay”, 14-15 oz. bag 9 1 ■9 I 3>» BEVERAGES 3 Bud & Bud Ute 6 Pack Cans W soups 2//6 I3P Oft Chef Boy Ardee Cheese is oz Pizza Mix ft Pb ft ft Chef Boy Ardee Pepperoni 16 oz Pizza Mix Kraft Midget Colby/Jack or Colby Cheese Burritos 7.5-8 oz. Mrs. Paul’s 5000 In the Dairy Case DiGiomo Fresh Italian RiceKrispies cerspes f. t I®P ftfi Redeemable only at Vermontville Groc i n».... | UUMTI | COUPON EXPIBES: 3-14-92 RF2-11 when you buy bOthDIGIORNO® Pasta and Sauce (any vaariety) Asst. Ore Ida Frozen 2/SJOO DAIRY r|oo BREAD 20 oz. Loaf Lumberjack White Bread Store Coupon Off TWO Milk WE NOW ACCEPT I 50503 585844100333 Vitamin D 20 oz. 8 Pack $ 10 0 O ff T W O Off TWO | SffllESIB 12 oz. Tree Sweet Pepsi f’t flt 0 w0 w Kellogg’s 13 oz. Orange Juice. + tax & dep. C39 or ?/*—3 2//*531o r 2//*$3E Pasta sauces DiGiomo Fresh Italian 9oz 17 oz.. French Fries 32 oz. ftjAftftft Fish Fillets or sticks Pepperidge Farms Choc. Fudge, German Choc., Coconut Cakes 3■/5*/0*0i*0* Asst. Var. Patio Pastas Duncan Hines, Choc. Chip or Oatmeal Raisin ii oz cookies GROCERIES ( I EFFECTIVE 3-9-92 THRU 3-14-92 ) Save$12Q WIC COUPONS I! M aMJ ■■ L m W tmmiTimMsSc CoOUuPPnOnN mtmimscounn oil I! a II 3 3 5 3 8 0 0 0511009 09 >N1 IV1•M O W Co nw y NKHM. MMKOUOKSMBCOWNIV1 Mow Comoon, M Ml OMM Mt tntM • •> M OOM* ■: moers MMl CMS MK1 m RMcnr mm. oa isa n mm jpi Good only at Vermontville Gro.cery � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-03-17.pdf 785db60d85a431cca3c9e9d9485b2919 PDF Text Text IT1APLE VAU^ 12/30/99 Hastings Publ ic Librar 121 S, Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 Ml©* <9Q3t FASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST. Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. FASTINGS, Ml 4305-1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ... a localpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 33 — Tuesday, March 17, 1992 Parents, teachers jam meeting Complaints draw large crowd to Maple Valley School Board meeting by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Agenda item No. 11, listed as “complaints by concerned parents,” was responsible for an overflow crowd of spectators at last week’s meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education. More than 100 parents, teachers and other interested parties jammed the high school library for the March 9 session. A letter from “concerned parents,” who were in the au­ dience but not identified, was read by Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks. The writers sought “direct action to relieve tension” in classrooms but offered no specifics. The situation centers around three teachers at Fuller Street Elementary who were not named in the communication. Parks also read a letter from the Maplewood school staff expressing support of the Fuller staff. The majority of the audience appeared to support the teachers. Many parents rose to speak in their behalf before the board went into closed session to discuss the matter. “I question who do (the concerned parents group) represent?” asked Janice Jewell. She said she moved here with her family in 1987 and is very pleased with the Maple Valley school system. “Do they represent the majority? I have never been approached.” Jewell went on to relate positive experiences she has had as a parent of a Fuller student. Another mother illustrated her words of support with tangible evidence. Becky France handed the board a letter written by her son, a Fuller The board agreed to go into executive session at the re­ quest of the teachers, with Trustee Lynn Mengyn casting the only dissenting vote. She said that by going into closed session the board might escalate an emotional situation. “When there are com­ plaints our attorneys have ad­ vised us that the most ap­ propriate way is to ask our When there are complaints, our attorneys have advised us that the most appropriate way is to ask our staff if they want it open or closed, and the board . , normally honors it. — Ozzie Parks Street fourth-grader, praising his teacher. She also presented the board with report cards and other documents showing her son’s academic improvements. Roger Adams, however, said his experience as a Fuller Street school parent had not always been positive. He said he and his wife had had an unpleasant experience there last year but were “more unhappy with the way it was handled” than with the issue itself. “Some changes are needed in a positive manner,” suggested Adams. staff if they want it open or closed, and the board normal­ ly honors it,” noted Parks. After dismissing the au­ dience, the board went into closed session with the three teachers, three union representatives, two administrators, and four members of the concerned parents’ group. None of the four parents has a child in the fourth grade. After nearly three hours of discussion, the board came out of closed session shortly after midnight and briefly See School Board, Page 5 Nashville Village Council OKs new community sugar bush project by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A 23-acre site on villageowned property along Brumm Road may become the key to continuation of Nashville’s 50-year-old community syrup making project. The Nashville Village Council Thursday evening ap­ proved setting aside the land as a community sugar bush for the planting of sugar maples by any member of the community. The Nashville Syrup Association is expected to make the most use of the acreage, which officials have estimated could hold from 800 to 1,000 trees. The idea of using the acreage bordering the road­ side that fronts the municipal sewer pond property was sug­ gested by Bonnie White, an NSA representative present at the meeting. She noted that the maples in the village that now are tapped for the annual syrup project “are getting tap­ ped out” because of their age. Many are more than a century old. “We are still getting sap, but eventually we are going to have to have some more (new trees),” said White. “The o'd ones are going to go. We would hate to see the syrup association die because of lack of trees to tap.” White said the association proposes to plant five-yearold maple saplings on the site. She added that it would be 20 See Sugar Bush, Page 13 Briggs appointed to school board by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Joseph Briggs of rural Eaton County has been ap­ pointed to a vacant seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Briggs was one of seven candidates vying for appoint­ ment to a trustee’s post, which recently was vacated by Rebecca Eaton, who resigned because she is moving out of the district. Eaton had been appointed last October to fill the seat held by Bea Pino, who because of ill health decided to relinquish the four-year post to which she had been elected in June 1991. Pino died Feb. 28. Eaton resigned in January to accept a position as trial at­ torney with a Farmington Hills law firm. Briggs will serve in the post until the regular school elec­ tion in June, when the seat again be on the ballot. “I think we’ve got a great community,” said Briggs. “I enjoy putting something back in the community.” A 1957 graduate of Ver­ montville High School, he was bom and raised in Eaton County and has resided there all of his life except for the five and one-half years he was with the Michigan State Police. Since 1966 he has worked for the Michigan Department of State. Briggs Joseph Briggs See Appointed, Page 3 Nashville Baptist Church alley plan loses after 'win' by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council Thursday approved Nashville Baptist Church’s re­ quest for abandonment of an east-west alley between Phillips and Cleveland streets in a 3-2 vote. However, the request was defeated. A simple majority is not sufficient to close the alley, advised Hastings attorney David Dimmers who was at the meeting to represent the Wilma DeCamp family, op­ ponents of the plan. Dimmers Nashville Baptist Church had requested abandonment of the alley (at left) to faciliatate addition of a fellowship hall-gymnasium to be connected to the church (at right). The church-owned house (center) would be removed in the proposed project. furnished the council with a copy of a Michigan statute governing general law villages that said a two-thirds vote of the council is required to approve abandonment of public th rough fares, including alleys. Dimmers said he inter­ preted that to mean two-thirds of the council members pre­ sent and voting. The normal seven-member panel was two members short last week because of the resignation last month of Trustee Chip Smith and the absence of Forrest Burd. “I was under the assump­ tion that all I needed was a simple majority of those pre­ sent,” said Roger Adams, church board member who had spearheaded the Baptists’ effort to have the west portion of the alley abandoned as part of the plan to add a fellowship hall-gymnasium to the north side of the present church building. The church owns all proper­ ty abutting the affected section of the alley and owns all but one parcel adjoining the entire length of the east-west strip. A church-owned house and garage currently on the pro­ posed site would be removed. A north-south alley in the block would not be affected. Village Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer, also an attorney, ex­ plained that a two-thirds vote is needed because the council would be “giving away public property.” She and Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. voted against the Baptist proposal. Trustees Sue VanDerkse and Ted Spoelstra and President Ray Hinckley voted in favor of it. The decision came after a more than hour-long public hearing attended by about 30 people. Hinckley gave each person present an opportunity to express his or her opinion on the church’s proposal before the vote was taken. “I’m in favor of closing the alley,” said Douglas Ay les. “It’s not going to cost me anything in taxes. Everybody in town is going to win; (the gymnasium) is going to be a big plus.” The majority of the people in the audience voiced ap­ proval of the plan, but there also was opposition. See Alley, page 2 In This Issue... • Maple Valley students may have to make the grades to take drivers ed • Incumbents returned to Nashville offices ' • Former Vermontville president elected trustee • National ‘Ag Day’ to be observed March 20 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 2 ALLEY plan loses after ‘win', ’Caff Tobias, a member of the Nashville Planning Com­ mission, which recommended agaihst approval, called the proposed project, “a continu­ ing encroachment on the residential neighborhood.” “I’m in favor of closing all alleys in town,” said Jeff Beebe, an unsuccessful can­ didate for trustee in last week’s village election. This position also was taken by Trustee Ted Spoelstra, who added: “I haven’t heard any good reason to keep them open. The excuse of fire pro­ tection (access) and utilities (easements) doesn’t hold water.” Spoelstra said that in weighing the arguments in the Baptist matter, “The good outweighs the bad.” The Baptists proposed an 80- x 100- square foot building that would span the alley and be attached to their new sanctuary added in the 1970s to the old (originally Evangelical) church on the corner of Phillips and Washington streets. Besides a basketball court, the hall would serve as a reception and meeting hall and kitchen and nursery facilities and classrooms. Handicap accessible continued from frontpage heard Thursday restrooms also would be area was submitted to the featured, noted Adams, who ’council. It cited'- concerns why the building explained that restrooms in about loss of the alley as a safe the present building are in the path for children walking to basement, making it virtually Kellogg School, the possiblity impossible for wheelchair­ of the new building blocking light and air flow, and effects bound parishioners to use the of storm water runoff from facilities. Hinckley also .read a stack the new building. of letters received from from com- ’’Kdams noted that the alley is one of best in town because munity members taking stands for or against the Baptist plan. "•the church paid for its paving. He also answered other con­ Letters of support came from the Nashville Chamber of cerns in a comprehensive Commerce, Helmut’s Kaf- written report to the council. Most of business letters feehaus, Carl’s Market, JH Photographic, Maple Leaf cited economic benefits to the community from the large Florist, Hometown Lumber, congregation attending ser­ Mulberry Fore golf course, vices and other functions at and nearby property owners Nashville Baptist Church. Jerry and Judy Terpening, “It only makes sense that Gladys Gutchess, Jack and with the 700 to 800 people Judy Quantrell, Don and Vi­ coming to Nashville every vian Connor, and Alan and Sunday, some of them are go­ Cathy Lentz. ing to spend money in Opposing letters came from Nashville,” noted Ann and neighborhood residents Helmut Klett of Helmut’s Gilbert and Huldey Corkins Kaffehaus. “Any other event and Mike Kenyon, whose that brings these people ‘to’ wife, Linda, was in the au­ Nashville rather than dience. The Kenyons are the ‘through’ Nashville will have only homeowners who would the same result.” be directly affected by the Adams presented the coun­ plan, since theirs is the only cil with a compilation of non-church property border­ February surveys at the ing the east-west alley. church that showed that of 636 A petition signed by owners individuals comprising 194 of about 15 residential proper­ families from points as distant ties in or near the affected as Lansing and Union City, 61 percent said they shop while in Nashville and 89 percent V.F.W. POST 8260, NASHVILLE, MI eat here. Adams also provided statistics that the church pumped well over $100,000 into the Nashville community in 1991 through trade with local businesses and payroll Serving 5:30-7:30 P.M. for five church employees. But Dwyer said the council “should not bend because this applicant is unique and spends — All-You-Can-Eat — a lot of money in town.” She said most of the arguments concerned should be built, not why the alley should be closed. She said construc­ ting a gym in that area would be ‘‘opening up the neighborhood to high levels of activity (which) wasn’t what (present residents) expected when they moved into the neighborhood.” Several supporters, however, mentioned the benefits of the present basket­ ball courts maintained by the Baptists on their parking lot across from the church. The courts are open to anyone in the community, as is the church softball field on Sher­ man Street, noted Adams. Nashville Zoning Ad­ ministrator Tom Taylor said recreational activities for young people are needed in Nashville and he favors anything that would provide another activity for youths. Regarding the alley closure, he noted: “There will always be sacrifices to be made.” The church first presented its plan in October 1990, but lost a bid for alley closure then by a 4-3 vote. Nashville’s zoning ordinance contains nothing about closure of alleys, but the council does have a pro­ cedural guideline for alley abandonment. It has, however, not been consistent­ ly followed in the five alleys abandonments approved by the council since 1978. After Thursday’s defeat, Adams said he did not know if FISH AND CHICKEN FRY Friday, March 20,1992 INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary' Hastings Mutual Insurance Comp any ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. • Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p....... .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meetin Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN The latest contributions to Putnam Library came recently: In memory of Glenn Rynbrand by Maple Valley Schools. In memory of Bea Pino by John Ferguson, Sandy Halstead, Les and Cheryl Gilbert, Hugh and Linda Wilcott, Bill and Judy Mur­ ray, Harold King, Frank and Pam White and Deb, Don Chase, Dallas Chase and family, Barbara J. Mix, Sig and Bea Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Russell, the John Reece Family, and Harold and Joyce Starring. A donation has been receiv­ ed from the Nashville Literary Club. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the Library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Removing a maple Saturday that posed a danger to sledders at Nashville's Putnam Park were Ken Hawblitz, Lions Club president, and Willard Meyers, first vice president. The club undertook the project with the permission of the village council and agreed they to pay for removal of the stump. In the spring, the Lions will plant a new maple elsewhere in the park in memory of Geneva Brumm, a longtime Lions Club volunteer. or when the church would resubmit the petition for alley closure. Village officials said the request can be reheard at any time with a posted public hearing to precede the vote. Latest contributions to Putnam Library offered Church Schedules 18322651 Lions remove sledding hazard Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service............ 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi ........ 7 REV. ALAN METTLER Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will -o* 8? be listed in the book of con­ tributors, and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. Spring Is... Just around the corner! /jpj 0$ Think gptixg. Perk up with a new cut or The Village Hair Port & HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Some evenings by appointment. 726-0257 Mens • Womens • Children ;P-‘ ■os PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ......10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11am. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .... 11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17. 1992 — Page 3 APPOINTED,From front system. Briggs speaks en­ thusiastically of his love for children ana his desire to serve the school district. “Serving on the board is a new experience and I look for­ ward to it,” said Briggs. “I hope I can contribute something.” plans to retire in two years from his job as supervisor in the mail services section. Briggs and his wife have five grown daughters, all of whom attended Maple Valley High School, and eight grand­ sons, six of whom are current­ ly students in the local school Obituaries Safety First. Last. Always James K. Hadden WAYLAND James K. Hadden, 69 of 2282 Parker Drive, Gun Lake, passed away Saturday, March 7,1992 at his residence. Mr. Hadden was bom on December 16, 1922 in Vermontville Township, Eaton County, the son of Earl and Irene (Hager) Hadden. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Vermontvil­ le schools, graduating in 1940 from Vermontville High School. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War n. Mr. Hadden was married to Maty Jean Southern on August 31, 1943. He resided in the Dimondale area for over 30 years, moving to their lake home at Gun Lake following his retirement. Mr. Hadden was employed at General Motors in Lansing for 30 years, retiring in 1979. Mr. Hadden is survived by his wife, Mary Jean; two sons, Steven Hadden of Littleton, North Carolina, Bruce Hadden of Gun Lake; three grandchil­ dren; James W. Hadden, Mark A. Hadden, Kelley L. Hadden; brother, Robert Hadden of Belding; four sisters, Eloise Link of Gun Lake, Janice Joppie of Charlotte, Norma Atanasoff, Mary Ohlemacher both of Lansing; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons, David and Stanley Hadden and a daughter, Annece Currey. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Stub Dow lit be idded io»! lit, Mfag. ( ii ’ SUNFIELD - Stub Dow, 57 of Suhfield passed away Tues­ day, March 10, 1992. Mr.'Dow was bom on Janu­ ary 4, 1935 in Mulliken, and lived in the Sunfield area all his life. He was formerly employed with Planet Corp., Diamond Reo, and the Sunfield Elevator. He was a 20 year member of the Sunfield Lions Club fast pitch softball team, and coach­ ed pony league baseball for 17 years. He started the baseball program for elementary Child­ renin Sunfield, he was a volun­ teer fireman for 25 years, was a member of the Village Council of Sunfield for several years. He was current member of the Sunfield, Dariby, Sebewa Fire Board, former member of the Sunfield Jaycees, was an avid fan of the University of MichiJliniilHHillliimiumii - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters 3 f BINGO I ■ MAPLE VALLEY M.S. CAFETERIA 3 ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.jj 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 R iiiiniimiirtiiiiiinilllilA #9» / i fir i i gan, and enjoyed following the students he taught as they continued in sports. Mr. Dow is survived by his wife, Kathi of Sunfield; father, Kenneth Dow of Mulliken; three children, Brad (Terri) Dow of Lake Odessa, Scott (Sharon) Dow of Arizona, and Roseanne (Ron) Shoemaker of Ohio; seven grandchildren, Jason, Joel, Jeremy, Shea, Sydney Dow, Ryan and Nico­ las Shoemaker; two brothers, Kendall (Ruah) Dow of Kala­ mazoo and Durwood (Ardyth) Dow of Milliken; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hildreth Dow and a brother, Karl Dow. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel with the Reverend George Speas of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church officiating. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield Fire Department to be used for the Fire works display at the Sunfield Farmers Picnic. Just because some other Financial institutions are hurting, doesn’t mean we are. We’re as strong as ever, and thriving. Our methods are clear and our goals are simple: Protect our customers’ investments. Spend wisely. Lend wisely. Promote community growth and champion local business. Each of our employees share the common goal of providing the best service, the best banking. That’s what we stand for. And you can depend on it. So while others are looking for first aid trying to survive, we’re looking ahead, anticipating a healthy future. Eaton Federal FDIC FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 INSURED EQUAL HOUSING OFFICE HOURS: LENDER Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past Nashville's school addition, village fire siren needed back in 1926 by Susan Hinckley The second offering of a proposal to expand Nashville’s 1902 schoolhouse and the need of a more effi­ cient village fire alarm were front page news in the com­ munity 66 years ago this week. Meanwhile, a mumps epidemic was keeping several children out of school. These stories and others ap­ peared in The Nashville News on March 18, 1926: Will vote again on school proposition On Friday evening, the pro­ position of furnishing addi­ tional school room again will be submitted to the voters of this district, the election to be held at the school house from 8 to 10 p.m., and to be preceded by an open meeting starting at 7 o’clock. The plan to be voted on is essentially the same as that offered at the last election, and seems to be the most feasible solution to the problem that has been sug­ gested and that is approved by the state board. The provision of adequate educational facilities is essen­ tial to the life and progress of any community. The need of more room in our local in­ stitution has been made plain, and must be remedied. The proposition should carry at this election, and in case it does, it is probable that the ad­ dition can be erected and equipped for the beginning of the coming school year. As at the previous election, three ballots will be used. The first one designates the two residence lots north of the pre­ sent building as the school site. The second covers the appropriation for the site, and the third is for a bond issue of $70,000 to build and equip the addition. (Note: All three proposi­ tions failed by margins rang­ ing from 9 to 33 votes. Nashville would not get an ad­ dition to its schoolhouse until 1936, when a W. K. Kellogg grant combined with a government-backed Depression-era work project made the expansion possible.) An alarm system needed Nashville has probably as good a fire-fighting equipment as any town of its size in the state, and certainly has an alert, active cool-headed lot of firefighters, but there is still one thing needed, and that is some sort of suitable alarm. The first few minutes after the discovery of a fire are most important; anything that will save even two or three minutes is worth its weight in gold. There should be some way in which a telephone operator could give an instant alarm to the entire community and give the approximate location of the fire. An electric siren, if there is a satisfactory one on the market, would be the ideal thing for a small town. But we should surely have something, and that without further delay. At the time of the McVean fire Saturday noon Frank Russell, engineer at the pump­ ing station, had fortunately just returned from dinner. Had the fire happened half an hour earlier there would have been a fatal delay in giving the alarm. We shall probably not always be so fortunate. (Note: In those days, alarms were sounded at Nashville’s steam-powered waterworks plant in Putnam Park by Russell, who worked and slept at the station and used a cod­ ed number of blasts to designate the area oftown in which a fire occurred. Calls were received on a phone located at the pump house.) Local news — The fine farm home on the P. A. Maurer place in North Maple Grove caught fire Saturday noon, probably from a defective chimney, and was destroyed, together with most of the contents. The place was occupied by the owner and son Laurence and family, and Mrs. Maurer and children were at home alone, the men having gone to Hastings on a business trip. The fire started in the attic and was well under way when discoveredd, so by the time some of the neighboring farmers arrived, they were able to save only a portion of the furnishings on the first floor. The Nashville fire truck responded to the alarm, and was instrumental in saving the bam and other outbuildings. The house was a 10-room brick building, and though built many years ago was one of the best farm homes in this section, due to its careful con­ struction and the fact that most of the rooms were finished in black walnut. The loss is a hard blow for the occupants, as only $1,000 insurance was carried on the house and a few hundred on the contents. The house will be rebuilt, and in the meantime the homeless family are staying at the Henry Maurer place. — While coasting on the standpipe hill one day last week, Douglas McNitt, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. R. . , V. McNitt, crashed into a tree, sustaining injuries that necessitated his removal to the Nichols hospital at Battle Creek. The youngster is recovering nicely from his ac­ cident, however, and will be brought home Thursday. — The Clover Leaf Club was pleasantly entertained Friday evening by Mrs. C. E. Mater and Mrs. Orville Mater at the home of the former. The rooms were prettily decorated in honor of St. Patrick’s day. After the business session, the different Irish families were introduced, there being five families present. Each family was given a certain number of points for stunts they were chosen to do. The Murphys won the highest number of points, and were each presented with a prize. Dainty refreshments, carry­ ing out the St. Patrick’s idea, then were served by the hostess. Miss Edna Schulze of Ann Arbor was the guest of the evening. — Ralph V. Hess, a brother of our local under­ taker, D. D. Hess, who has been formerly employed by him in their Nashville and Vermontville stores, has secured a position with Canal Bros, of Lansing, and is now making his home there. — The new patrons on Rural Route No. 3 are enjoy­ ing the delivery, which began Tuesday, and a number of new mail boxes are seen on Reed Street. — M. J. Hinckley is the local representative of Barber ■ lot," aXl'reNews'HWM need ed for some sor sort of tlltobVd^rm’ The m"? ’’W"™;"’ bul ,here ,her "°s o By the 1920s, a primitive dispatch system had been established at the water­ works building in Putnam Park. Longtime village engineer Frank Russell fielded fire calls on a phone in the plant, where he stayed virtually around the dock to watch over the steam pumps that lifted Thornapple River water to the municipal water supply tank (left center). Firemen were summonded with coded blasts from a steam-powered whistle. Bros, of Vermontville, and will look after the Ford and Fordson sales in this vicinity. — Orville Perkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Perkins, who has been employed as secretary of the Pere Mar­ quette Y.M.C.A. at Grand Rapids for the past several years, has resigned his posi­ tion there to enter the com­ mercial flying business. He has a Curtis, four-passenger plane, and will hire a pilot to * assist him in the business. — Attend the Boy Scout banquet on the evening of Saturday, March 27, and help our youngsters raise money for their new uniforms. Do your bit by eating your just share of viands. — Mrs. L. A. Brunsting and Mrs. H. F. Walkers went to Pennock Hospital at Hastings Saturday for tonsil operations. Both got through nicely and were brought home Sunday morning. — Pete McKinnis has ac­ cepted a position with the Lip­ pincott Motor Sales Co. at Flint, commencing work with the concern Monday. — Miss Pauline Fumiss went to Lansing Wednesday, where she will remain the rest of the week with college friends. — Miss Lovisa Everts is substituting at the Feighner school for Blanche McPeck, who has been ill the past week. — Miss Helen Kinne, stu­ dent at the Hastings Normal, has been home the past two weeks, ill with the prevailing epidemic. — The Main Street division of the Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society will serve supper at the Community House tonight. Menu — noodles. — (Barryville) Francis Higdon expects to start some time next week to join his brother, Alfred, and has a position with him in die bank at Orlando, Fla. — (Dayton Comers) Frank and Lon Campbell and wives have moved to their new homes toward Hastings and Mr. Main and family have moved on the McCotter farm vacated by Campbells. — (Baltimore Townline) The L.A.S. held at Bert Har­ ding’s last Thursday was well attended. Proceeds over $18. A good time reported by all. — (Greggs Crossing) Robert C. Smith visited his cousin, Chester Arehart, of Hastings, from Thursday until Sunday and attended the basektball tournament. —* (Morgan) Donald and Dorothy Mead and Clayton Webb attended the basketball games at Hastings High School Saturday evening. — (Kalamo) Mrs. Prudence Dodgson repeated the sewing lesson at her home Wednesday afternoon for the benefit of the ladies who were prevented on account of bad roads, from attending the regular lesson March 3. — (John Wesley’s Comers) Clair Powers is driving a new Ford truck. — (Northeast Castleton) Miss Irene Austin is recover­ ing from an attack of the mumps. — (North Maple Grove) The Misses Vivian Pendill and Elizabeth Smith were at Hastings and attended the tournament Saturday night. — (Barryville) Mrs. Zoe Gillett and Fem Munton spent Monday in Hastings as witnesses to an automobile ac­ cident that occurred near Hastings last fall. — (Dayton Comers) The Shores P.T.A. meets this week Friday night. A debate is on to see which win make the better governor, a man or a woman. Popcorn and and candy will be served. — (North Maple Grove) The community extends their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Maurer in the loss of their home Saturday by fire. — (Barryville) Elaine Day, while at school last Friday, put a lead pencil point into her ear, the point breaking off. The doctor succeeded in get­ ting it trouble. out without much — (Dayton Corners) Misses Misses Mary Mary Early Early and and Leora Leora Bass are out of high school entertaining the mumps and Cecil Williams is out of the Chance school with the mumps. — (Kalamo) The Community Club party at the town hall was not very well attended Friday night and it was decided to discontinue the parties until another winter. — (John Wesley’s Comers) Mrs. Clare Roach is able to be out again, after a siege of lagrippe. — (Guys Comers) Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Hynes are nicely settled on the Verdon Knoll farm recently vacated by Harry Sixberry and family. — (Kalamo) Mr. and Mrs. Vere Robinson announced the birth of a daughter March 4, who will be called Margaret Christine. Mrs. Robinson was formerly the teacher at the South Kalamo school. — (Martin Corners) Several from hefe attended the Republican caucus at Nashville Saturday. — (Four Comers) The gentlemen of the Evans District met at the school house Tuesday evening to prepare the program they will give at the next P.T.A. meeting. — (Maple Grove Center) Mrs. Julius Maurer and Mrs. John Maurer attended a sew­ ing bee Monday at the home of Mrs. Franz Maurer for the benefit of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Maurer and family, who lost their home by fire last Saturday. — (Quailtrap) Harold Swan is entertaining the mumps at present. — (John Wesley’s Comers) Mrs. Bert Decker and daughter Marjorie visited Mrs. Orlo Ehret Wednesday while Messrs. Bert Decker and Milo and Orlo Ehret at­ tended a sale. — (Barryville) Perry Fassett has been home from school with the mumps this week and Dennis McIntyre has been home with scarlet fever. — (Morgan) Miss Hazel McClelland is enjoying a week’s vacation from the Barryville school. — (West Vermontville) A good many of the children in i the school district are enter­ taining the mumps, some of them them being being quite quite sick sick and and all all having a swell time. Maple Syrup Fest committee to meet The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival meeting will be Tuesday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Vermontville Methodist Church. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. March 17. 1992 — Page 5 Maple Valley News publisher is guest speaker at local Chamber Fred Jacobs, publisher of the Maple Valley News and other affiliated newspapers at J-Ad Graphics Inc. in Hastings, was the guest speaker March 5 when the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce gathered for its second meeting of 1992. The evening event was held at Clay’s Dinner Bell in Nashville with 13 Chamber members present. ' Jacobs talked about the need for businesses to look to the future and to make changes and improvements if growth and stability are to be realized. “Times are changing, and businesses not only must change with them but must anticipate and plan for those changes,** said Jacobs. He also spoke of the impact of advertising on today's businesses, and services available to owners of small support was sent to the Nashville Village Council (see related story elsewhere in today’s edition of the Maple Valley News). The next Chamber meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursbusinesses. day, April 2, at the clubhouse During the business ses- of Mulberry Fore golf course. sion, Chamber Treasurer “The owners of Mulberry Joanne Winegar reported that Fore have generously offered the organization now has 18 to encourage Chamber paid memberships for 1992. members to come early, prior A proposal by the Nashville to the meeting and play nine Baptist Church to add a holes of golf for S4,“ fellowship hall-gymnasium to reported Mary Ohler, the present facility also was Chamber secretary. “It would discussed, and its potential make a great evening to impact on the community and socialize, golf and participate the neighborhood were con­ in the Chamber meeting." sidered. A letter of Chamber New books at Putnam Public Library gb {?*'•» *U 3L nijml I H[S i&m ’"jM n. CR^IK00fcjd 'CR^IK00fcjd On tatiiji.ito On. tatiijiito i 'bfc■ IDuiii Ckk ™w MlMhM ■liM ilt fItcp jsMfaiiiMogi|' “The Healing Power of Do­ ing Good” by Allan Luks. The health and spiritual benefits of helping others. Presented in memory of Margaret Bateman by David and Jeanne Long. “Among Schoolchildren” by Tracy Kidder. A realistic account of American educa­ tion and the joy one woman experiences as a teacher. Presented in memory of Margaret Bateman by the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club. ‘ “Divorce and Money” by Violet Woodhouse. Everything you need to know about dividing property. “Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care” by Benjamin Spock, M.D. “My Life in Three Acts” A biography by Helen Hayes. “The First Wives Club” by Olivia Goldsmith. A funny novel about three first wives who band together to take their due from the men who used them, and then dumped them. “The Black Echo” by Michael Connelly. A Vietnam veteran-turned-detective, discovers the body of a former, comrade during an investiga- 1992 Harvest Festival planning session set Plans for Nashville’s 1992 Harvest Festival will begin to take shape at a meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Rfe HIM], Ill '-|lwtaj|i ita»| fatal d it h ®ib taMiiii ta Tutsi) nta e Ciita) [tpitfrfflji; !!■• fit I it al Hl id it taij. -l^Dste tGn) KitalWI1 itf tatatriu’ utf juteWfldl* O dill Fwltafr11 In It laKlww ufd iWtato i ■ ^ JJbii B(I. B ^„*„' Btatsia^*' l$’'< J ?** Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in March, you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. i’W*’ ■£> It! fl'fl )>*•*S*,/ >S #»?? » inIlin!1 Ilin!1’Jz MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD ISIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge. Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 5w^ 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS registered nurse Brenda LaPrarie and Lorree Smith, a respiratory therapist, as health care specialists for Jacob West, a developmental kindergarten student at Fuller Street Elementary. The tracheostomy-dependent child must be accompanied to, from and during school by a medical aide provided by the district. The agreements are an interim measure until nor­ mal contract time, said John Krolik, board vice president. — Referred to its policy committee a plan outlined by Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Larry Lenz to comply with a new state law governing stu­ dent eligibility for driver education. (See related story in this issue.) — Adopted a resolution calling for the district’s annual June election to • fill expiring terms on the board of education. — Announced formation and goals of an Academic Achievement Council whose main focus will be improving academic performance of Maple Valley students. “I consider it a major step on the part of our staff. I am very optimistic and en­ thusiastic about this group,” said Parks. In addition to Parks, other staff members serving on the council are Beverley Black, Sandra Briggs, Susan Doozan, Kay Hartzler, Pauline Hunt, Bernadine Hynes, Larry Lenz, Ann Meulendyke, Jacqueline Peek, Nancy Potter and Jean­ nie Putnam. Exploration Days booklets available The 4-H Exploration Day booklets that 4-H’ers around the county have been waiting for have just arrived at the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office. Exploration Days will be held at Michigan State University June 24-26, 4-H’ers 12 years of age and older and adult chaperons are invited to attend. The cost is $98 per person, with scholarships available. TUESDAY, MAR. 17 ALL DAY Ribeye Steak Dinner " 12 oz0^8 0^0 Hamburgers.. 99 (No Take Outs) Every Friday • Fish Fry (A/l-YouCan-Eat) Every Sat., Sun. • Live Country Music at TWO J’s LOUNGE Nashville 852*9928 ‘Only $44,900 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres. Attached garage, mud/laundry room. (CH-115) ‘Ideal for horses! ‘Owner says sell! I *1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre ‘Priced at $31,900 (CH-113) Miscellaneous Help Wanted STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. f at Nashville’s Village Council chambers. Mary Ohler, one of the organizers of the 1991 festival, said some of the same events held last year may be rescheduled for 1992. “The art show, softball game, the King and Queen contest, the pancake breakfast, children’s games, and craft show were all very successful,” noted Ohler. “We hope to continue these this year, as well as the Muzzleloaders’ Rendezvous and all their activities.” Ohler said she would like to see some new events and new people involved in the upcom­ ing celebration. She en­ courages anyone willing to help to attend this week’s meeting. “It’s a bit of work planning and preparing for the festival, but it’s a great deal of fun and excitment seeing it happen,” said Ohler. “Just seeing everyone enjoying themselves and getting out with their neighbors makes it all worthwhile.” And, noted Ohler, “The more people involved, the less work for everyone.” reconvened in an open meeting. A few of the parents who had waited in the hallway outside the meeting room were present for the announcement by Board Presi­ dent Harold Stewart that the matter is being referred to the board's Labor-Management Committee for recommendation. In other business Thursday, the board: — Accepted with regrets the resignation of Community Education Director Kay Hartzler, effective June 30. Hartzler, who has held the post for 11 years, plans to join her husband, Daryl, in operation of his travel business. — Agreed to allow the newly-formed chapter of the Maple Valley Jaycees to use a high school classroom without payment of the initial $300 deposit and $20 per meeting fee normally charged outside organizations for such use. The offer is contingent on ap­ proval of the board’s Policy Committee but Board Presi­ dent Harold Stewart said the board needs to review its pre­ sent rules governing use of classrooms for all community service organizations. — Approved use of the high school parking lot by the Ledge Loafers travel group as a campsite for trailers during the 1992 Vermontville Syrup Festival. The group will charge campers $12 per night but the school will receive no payment. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce MacDonald of Vermontville will be in charge of the site. Campers from Eaton and In­ gham counties comprise the group. Mrs. MacDonald said the school lot will take the overflow from the privatelyowned Ponderosa Cam­ pground at Vermontville and will not hurt that business. She said the visitors are ex­ pected to to be a boon to local merchants. Proceeds of the project will be donated to various charities and scholar­ ship funds in the area, said Mrs. MacDonald. — Approved contracts for Continued from front page__ ADOPTION Couple wants to adopt baby. Legal, confidential. Call Pat collect, 517-646-0330. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS is) tion, which leads him back to Saigon. “The Man in the Window” by Joh Cohen. Disfigured since he was 16, Louis has spent years in the confines of his mother’s home until he ac­ cidently meets a nurse who has a repulsive appearance. “Make No Bones” A mystery by Aaron Elkins. “Bygones” A romance novel by LaVyrle Spencer. SCHOOL BOARD r UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS HORSEBACK RIDING for the Handicapped in Charlotte needs volunteers on Tuesdays, April 14-June 2, 8:45a.m. to 3:30p.m. to work with horses and students. Orientation day, March 31. No experience neces­ sary. Free childcare provided. Call 627-888 or 543-0231. RN’S-LPN’S Needed immediately for comfortable private duty, pediatric case in Barry County. Top pay. Flexible hours. Indivi­ dual orientation and in servicing available. Call collect Allen Health Care 313-732-4430 ‘Just $23,900 buys this 3-4 bedroom home located on a corner lot. ‘Convenient location I (N-85) *3 bedroom home with 1 % baths, 1 st floor laundry, new deck ‘Priced below $40,000 (N-84) L-104. NEW LISTING! Approx. 10 acre building site. Contract terms. Located in the Nashville area. L-103. Nice possible building site. Approx. 60 acres with trees. Land contract terms. Call for details! L-100. Two lots with Jordan Lake access for only............................... $8,900. Land contract terms. Approx. 71 acres located near Woodland.... SOLO AT AUCTION Sold as one parcel! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 6 Maple Valley Junior-Senior High 'honor roll* named 7th Grade Evelyn Ackley, Mandy Ashley, Jeanette Beard, ♦Mandy Beemer, Shawn Bigelow, Jonathon Bowers, ♦Aaron Brandenburg, Charles .Brisco, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Lisa Crutcher, Amber Davidson, Devon Durkee, Brandon Eberly, ♦Janette Emery, Jennifer Gardner, Bernard Garvey. ♦Nicholas Garza, Mandi Golovich, *Roxanne Guern­ sey,, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, *Dana Hamilton, Kevin Hansen, Jasmine Harvath, Scott Herman, *Mike Heyboer, Erin Hokanson, ♦Sarah Hughes, Marie Jewell, Robert Joseph, Sandra Kangas, Matt Knoll, Richard Krebs, Jenny Kuempel. ♦Dan Leep, Joshua Miller, ♦Jim Mitchell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Jon Nash, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Matt Pennington, Jeremy Pontius, ♦Robb Rosin, Angela Rumsey, Jason Seger, Carla Shook, Brady Simpson, ♦Marin Smith, Scott Spitzer, Kristina Spotts. David Stephens, Kevin Swift, Jason Symonds, ♦Nicholas Thompson, Joshua Thome, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Melanie Wen- dorf, Lucus Willcutt, Matt Williams, Seth Wright. Sth Grade Samantha Ashley, *Ethan Berry, Keisha Brauer, Darin Cheeseman, Regina Coblentz, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Kerri Gibson, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, *Corin Guernsey, Scott Heyboer. ♦Jody Hickey, *Tracy Hickey, Zach Histed, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Crystal Hubka, Martin Junglas, *Jennifer Kangas, Pete Kellepourey, Nichole Kirwin, *Lindsey Krolik. Sarah Mater, *Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Kelly Mengyan, Kathryn Murphy, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Kristi Priddy, *Justine Quick, Jennifer Reid, Nicole Reid, Chad Rogers, Jessica Seybold, Wayne Shance, Heather Shipman, Leah Sleeper, Melisa Sloboda, Amanda Starnes, *Andy Swartz, Becky Vedder, Joe Vliek. 9th Grade Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Richard Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Donald Blakney, Lanette Brumm, Keith Carpenter, Christina Coblentz, Andrew Cole (Ogden), Jason Cook, Faith Former Vermontville resident earns doctorate Curtis Tuckey, formerly of Vermontville, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in August 1991. Commencement was held there Dec. 22. Tuckey, 29, formerly at­ tended Maple Valley schools, but with the approval of the local school board transferred to Michigan State University after his freshman year of high school. He was graduated from the MSU Honors College with a bacelor’s degree in math. Dr. Tuckey currently is a member of the technical staff in the Software and Systems Research Center of AT&T Bell Laboratories in Chicago. Curtis is the son of David Tuckey of Vermontville and Judith Moore of Detroit. He has two brothers, Chris of Atlanta, Ga., and David of Lansing. His grandparents are Hester and Duane Tuckey of Charlotte and Alberta Rockafellar of Vermontville. Former Maple Valley student Curtis Tuckey was awarded a PH.D. in Math at December ceremonies at University of Wisconsin, Madison. TALKING-ADS make selling those unusual unwanted items or business... EASY & QUICK • Talking classifieds allow you to be more descriptive of the items you wish to sell without increasing your cost.* • Perspective buyers can inquire 24 hours a day - 7 days a week and leave you a recorded message if they’re interested in buying. • You receive no calls at home from perspective buyers especially at the most inconvenient times. • You’ll never miss a customer because you weren’t home. TURN THOSE UNWANTED ITEMS INTO CASH TODAY! For more details on how to make your next classified a TALKING-AD, call ... rhiHr 945-9554 The People Paper* 'Time limitations do apply. A HIGH TECHNOLOGY TELE-DIRECT VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE Dempsey, *Nate Dipert. Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Travis Graham, Amanda Greenman, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Cory Hamilton, Dana Hasselback, Frank Hicks, Shannon Hoffman, Shane Howard, Andrew Hubka, Billie Jarman, Christa Kirby. Suzan Koch, Sarah Leep, Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, *Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Graciela Pena, Jeff Pennington, Heather Philipp, Gabe Priddy, Arnie Reid. Jennifer Ripley, Jim Skelton, Kristy Smith, Joyelle Stine, Holly Taylor, Rachel Thompson, Jason Vandervlucht, Tony Vandervlucht, *Brandy Wawiernia, Cliff Weller, Matt Williams. 10th Grade Christina Bigelow, Stephanie Bouwens, Heather Brenton, Jeremy Brzycki, Jef­ frey Burpee, Retha Byrd, Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lisa Dickinson, *Lora Emery, Jaime Gibson, Leslie Gould, Todd Guernsey, Adam Gusey, Jason Harmon, Stacy Harvey, Timothy Hass, Stacey Hawblitz. Tara Hoover, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Amy Kreps, Justin Lake, Christine Leonard, Jennifer McArthur, Melissa Melvin, ♦Lisa Metzger, *Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Benjamin Mudry, Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, Daniel Rasey. Willian Rooks, Kristina Rucinski, Jenifer Ryan, Steven Schaffer, Miriam Schantz, *Cheri Sessions, Linette Snyder, Brian Steward, Brent Stine, Jeremy Swift, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Angelo Walliczek, Debra White, Lisa Wood. 11th Grade Aymie Alderink, Pam Arquilla, *Dean Beardslee, ♦Kyle Booher, Matthew Bowen, Joel Butler, Lori Carpenter, Barbara Claypool, Becky Corkwell, Kale Dipert, Scott English, Daniel Finkler, Julie Fisher, Gregory Gam, Michelle Gidner, Mandi Goodnoe, Natallie Haeck. Tony Hansen, Chris Har­ mon, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Samantha Hughes, Carl Mazurek, Kathy Morgan, *Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Karen Price, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Darcy Schantz, April Sears, Rebecca Shapley. Mindy Shoup, Grant Simp­ son, Susan Simpson, *Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Kevin Stevens, Heather Steward, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. 12th Grade ♦Paul Adrianson, Cabe Allen, Scott Armour, Janet Boldrey, Brian Brandt, Cristina Casado-Gil, ♦Rachelle Cheeseman, ♦ Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, ♦Renee Dingman, Kelly End­ sley, Tony Eye, *Tim Ferrier, Russell Fruchey, Matt Gates, ♦Donna Green, Brice Hasselback, Kelly Hickey, Tracy Hughes, Rebecca Jensen, Tracy Kangas, Jeff Knoll, Vicky Koch, Alan Kupis, *Dianna Mahoney, Corey Mettler, Cindy Morris. Chris Mudry, Chris Musser, Matt Nehmer, 'Aaron Patrick, Janet Pool,'” Jerry Reese, Mindy Reid, Jeremy Reynolds, *Dawn Root, ♦Amy Roscoe, Tim Schilz, Blanca Serrano, Victoria Slocum, Dana Snyder, Darrel Stine, * Leigh Stine, Marie Summers, Craig Swanson, Casey Thompson, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner. Fuller St. School honor roll 4th Grade All A’s - Rich Smith, Leah Smith, Alexis Smith, Jessie McIntyre, Jessie Gearin, Kimberly Knoll, Lindsay Pettengill, Josh Oleson, Craig Harvey, Michelle Jewell, Teather Lowe. B Average - Nathan Swift, Jeff Robotham, Tanya Powers, Ryan Mead, Andrea Kreps, Sarah Irish, Matthew France, Emily Aspinall, Becky Wilson, Tony Thurlby, Tiffany Sparks, Dan Skedgell, Branden Scott, Brad Rapson, Amy Pennington, Kevin Mengyan, Mike Meade, Brook Bennett, Chris Lentz, Brooke Joppie, Brandon Garvey, Joe Elliston, Angie Decker, Elizabeth Criddle, Tiffani Coats, Doug Crutcher, Ben Hester, Eric Hosey, Brett W W 4 4 * % J. in W1 ijaiiSi® liunt tfik Ei ns Ini k'taa lEIiikt Cese! j tato Dn k । , Wiio takiik Leonard, Jamie Little, Cassady Murphy, Samantha Rice, Mandy Way, David Kangas, Kristi French. Matt Lingholm, Ryan Emerick, Jesse Schantz, Heather Brisco, Tiffany Banks, Brett Lancaster. With ki National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days, 4 nights, over bought, corporate rates to public, limited tickets, $239/couple, 407-767-8100 ext 161, M-S, 9am to 9pm____ GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 2nd annual 1992 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT - Ext 2911 (1-800-724-3268). Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: March 17 - Cow-Calf and Background Shortcourse, 2-9:15 p.m., Clarksville Experiment Station. March 18 - “De-Junk, De-Clutter and Recycle!” Open to all, 19:30 a.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. March 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office. March 19 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. March 20-22 - Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. March 21 - 4-H State Rabbit and Cavy Show, MSU, East Lansing. March 21-28 - ANR Week at MSU. Complete programs available at the Extension Office. }hk»] GlJ* J ^«!W & & & & eh �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 7 Maple Valley students may have to make the grades to take drivers ed ;5 SS Wk? * *3S>5 by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A new state law that allows school districts to establish academic eligibily re­ quirements for driver educa­ tion may affect Maple Valley students next school year. A proposed local policy to comply with the state law was presented at last week’s school board meeting by Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Larry Lenz. Under terms of the new law, a school’s policy on driver education eligibility must be in accordance with its policy on athletic eligibility, explained Lenz. “All students, special needs or not, fall under this policy,” he noted. Under the plan proposed by Lenz, all students taking driver education must carry and successfully pass a minimum of 20 credit hours (four classes) the second semester of the school year in would have on driver educa­ which they are registered to tion at Maple Valley, how take driver education. many students would be af­ Also, each student fected. Lenz responded that it registered to take driver is unknown at this time but, education must maintain a 2.0 “The general feeling has been grade point (C average) for if students know your expecta­ the six-week marking period tions they will meet your immediately preceding the expectations.” A student who does not start of driver education classes. qualify for driver education Students not meeting these will have to wait a full year to requirements will not be enter the school’s program, eligibile to take driver said Lenz. He added that the education. new state law forbids student Lenz added that the law training at any private driver provides for an appeals pro­ education school without ap­ cess to cover extenuating cir- proval of the student’s home cumstances, such as illness, school distict. “There is no excuse for a etc., that could affect a stu­ dent’s ability to meet the student of Maple Valley to eligibilty criteria. Steps of ap­ have a problem (meeting peal would advance from the eligibility requirements,)” principal to the superinten- declared Board President dent, and finally to the board Harold Stewart. “Every stuof education. dent here should be able to New school board Trustee carry a C (grade) level.” Joseph Briggs asked Lenz Lenz’s proposed plan goes how much impact the plan to the board’s Policy Commit­ tee for review and recommen­ dation before board action on the matter. Farmland protection 5S&1 S&1 workshop is March 19 • *^l s?S ■ ^^“nu nt* Him Ute! nt,^^tajibi ^^tajibil , W ^Wln *1 tat Ik h<> taWjliin tab Mt 'Jin fad ta. M M hi >ltt.ri!4 tai M Vita Mtata,tal Sk, in, Ito I :to> M fe Snu ita Cijltaptta littli W,Mm Mtori tat luit lit, i jg kt, HjW ;--, fefcafai ■M ton lii^ta tn> ife fciitt, telte jjd Baiiti fa hb,M!M ta To explore farmland protec­ tion techniques the Eaton County Farm Bureau and the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service have joined forces to offer a workshop on Thursday, March 19. To encourage manximum participation by the farming community and local decision makers; the workshop will be held at the Emergency Ser­ vices Room, Eaton County Sheriff Department from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and repeated at 7 to 9 p.m. at the Board of Commissioners Room, Eaton County Courthouse. Over the past decade, 10,000’s of acres of Eaton County agricultural land have been broken down to smaller parcels of land. This is occurring primarily because of the demand for rural housing and the State Subdivision Control Act. If allowed to continue uncheck­ ed, the future of the agricultural industry in Eaton County will be jeopardized. Your attendance and par­ ticipation in the workshop will assist in the development of a land use policy that will preserve the future of the agricultural industry in Eaton County. For additional information or to make a reservation to at­ tend, contact Allen Krizek at the Extension office: 543-2310 or 372-5594. Thank You THANK YOU Many thanks to our relatives, CARD OF THANKS The family of Mabel Sheten- neighbors and friends for the helm expresses heartfelt thank beautiful flowers, food, cards yous to all who sent flowers, and memorials. A very special cards, and special messages thanks to the Maple Valley following the death of their Chapel Genther Funeral Home. beloved mother and grand­ Also to Pastor Potter for his mother. Special thank yous to prayers and comforting words at the loss of our loved one Pastor Robert Kersten, Pastor and Mrs. George Fleming, Lawrence Friddle. God bless you all. Parrish associate Heidi Diehl Thelma Friddle and Dr. James Balger and the Paul and Merrill Friddle Hayes Green Beach staff for and families their comforting words and loving support. Our special CARD OF THANKS gratitude to Pastor Glenn Litch­ The family of Andrea Jo Ward field for being her special friend and for delivering a eulogy that wish to thank everyone for their touched the hearts of us all. prayers, all the cards, letters, Thank you to the caring staff of floral offerings and donations, Pray Funeral Home, friends and the food brought in by our neighbors who brought in food, wonderful friends and neigh­ friends of The Vermontville bors, and Pray Funeral Home. U.M. Church for the lovely lunc­ Special thanks to Reverend Robert Kerston, Michigan heon served after the funeral, Magnetics Employees and and for the many prayers and kindnesses shown our family Members of Greshan Methodist Church, and Mr. Ricketts for the during her illiness. Rev. Arthur & Carol Mix support he gave Andrea’s Clair & Helen Wellman friends and classmates. Wayne and Marian Granger Albert & Ruth Mix and brothers James and Betty Mix David & Mary Lou Mix Tim & Linda Shetenhelm and families THE WINNING TEAM YOU \ND THE CLASSIFIEDS ■ET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 MEA salutes Eaton. Maple Valley members The Eaton County Educa­ tion Association and the Maple Valley Education Association have been award­ ed the E. Dale Kennedy Award for outstanding public relations programs by the 110,000 member Michigan Education Association. The MEA, the largest school employee union in Michigan, presented the award, Thursday, Jan. 30, at their state Negotiations and Public Relations Conference at the Dearborn Hyatt Regency Hotel. Conferees applauded the ac­ complishments of the Eaton County Education Association as MEA President, Julius Maddox and Vice President, Trini Johannesen presented the award. “This award recognizes the outstanding PR programs of our 500 locals throughout the state of Michigan,” stated Johannesen. The Eaton County Education Association and the Maple Valley E.A. are two of 33 winners of our statewide public relations award. Accepting the awards for the Eaton County and Maple Valley Education Associations are Barbara Schram, ECEA president; Sharlot Sours, Maple Valley Education Association President; and Norma Jean Acker, public relations chair for both organizations, have an obligation to inform the public of the important “Their programs are found-things that are happening in ed on the premise that we our public schools. Their comprehensive year-round program benefits all children and school employees in Michigan,” continued Johannesen. Search continues for missing autistic youth by Jeff Kaczmarczyk MAPLE GROVE TWP. John Reese hopes that a stranger seen walking along the road near Bedford last Wednesday was his missing 18-year-old son. Authorities are searching for some clue that will lead them to Tommy Reese, an autistic teen who wandered away from his Maple Grove Township home March 5. Last Wednesday’s sighting on Hutchinson Road south of Baseline Road is the only clue searchers have had since the day after Tommy left his home sometime after 10 p.m. Residents last Wednesday reported seeing a young man without a coat walking south along the road early in the morning. When a car passed by, the man ran off into the woods. “He looked over, grinned and took off running,” Reese said. “That’s a positive indication of an autistic child.” Officials later searched the area with a helicopter and with tracking dogs but found nothing. Reese said he hasn’t given up hope that Tommy will be found. “We’re just keeping our fingers crossed and praying that was a valid sighting,” Reese said. But authorities aren’t positive last.week’s report was of Tommy, and police are saying the teen still could be almost anywhere. “We haven’t had any positive sightings,” said Barry -County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Dave Oakland, who heads the organized search. “We’ve fol­ lowed up a few leads, but they’re all dead ends.” “We don’t have anywhere we can focus on,” he said. “We need a sighting.” Authorities are asking resi­ dents to check their garages, barns and other buildings where a person could hide or retreat from the cold. “I wish there were more that we could do,” Oakland said. “ “It It’’ss terribly frustrating.” The autistic teen was last seen March 5 when he went to bed about 10 p.m. at his home on Maple Grove Road hear Clark Road. A half hour later family members said he had walked out of the house, dressed in blue and white striped pajamas. The only other possible sighting came about 3 p.m. March 6 in a field near Lawrence and Charlton Park roads. A witness reported see­ ing a man, matching Tommy’s description, about 200 yards away heading south. Authorities from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, Civil Air Patrol and volunteers poured over the Maple Grove Township area immediately after that sighting but turned up no additional clues. Until another sighting is made, the search mainly is continuing along roads. Meanwhile, area TV, radio and newspapers have broadcast and published requests for information in the area. Authorities say the 6-foottall, 185-pound runaway is a fast walker who is known to cover distances in a short pe­ riod of time. Tommy also has disappeared in the past. “That’s the nature of autis­ tic children,” John Reese said. “He just wanders off and doesn’t know how to get back.” Tommy has been known to wander far from home and could be anywhere in central or southwest Michigan. He was injured in a car accident last October, so he may be avoiding the roads this time, Oakland said. Deputies ask that anyone who comes in contact with Tommy call the Barry County Sheriff’s Department at 948-4800. Authorities advise against attempting to take Tommy into custody. “Keep sight of him and don’t try to manhandle him,” Reese said. “But if you offer him something to eat, I’m sure he’ll take it.” The search continues for Tommy Reese, an 18-yearold autistic teen who disappeared March 5 from his Maple Grove Township home. Authorities are asking area residents to search their barns, garages and other buildings for Tommy. — NOTICE — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING and BUDGET HEARING Will be held on March 28,1992 at 1:30 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville, Michigan. Along with other items on the agenda will be a PUBLIC HEARING on the budget, copies of which may be reviewed upon request to the Supervisor or Clerk of Castleton Township. Also to be discussed will be whether to proceed with the application for funds to replace the bridge over the Thornap­ ple River on Greggs Crossing Road. All for or against expenditure of township funds for replacement of the bridge should attend. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township �The Maple Valley New*. Nothville. Tuesday. March 17. 1992 — Page 8 Incumbents returned to office in Nashville election Nashville President Ray Hinckley was returned to office for a two-year term in the village's March 9 general election. Hinckley, a Republican, fended off a challange by “no-party” candidate Justin Cooley, 79-57. Cooley, who currently holds the post of Castleton Township Supervisor as a Republican, filed on the “no­ party” picket after missing a December filing deadline that would have qualified him for a slot as a Republican on Nashville’s February primary ballot. Also returned to office in last week’s election were in­ cumbent trustees Richard Chaffee Jr. and Ted Spoelstra, a Republican who also serves as president pro tern. Chaffee ran as a no­ party” candidate, saying he did not wish to appear on the ballot as either a Republican or a Democrat. Also elected to a two-year seat as a Republican trustee was newcomer Richard Tobias. He earned 89 votes, as did Chaffee. Spoelstra garnered 117. Knocked out in the race was newcomer Jeff Beebe, with 80 votes. He had been a winner in the primary contest last month when he appeared as one of four Republican can­ didates for three open trustee seats on the Village Council. Cooley, who besides being supervisor is the assessor for both the village and the township, had advocated unincorporatir.g Nashville and turning control of its present facilities over to Castleton Township as a tax-cutting measure. Hinckley, who served 11 years on the t village council before his election as presi­ dent in 1990, opposed such a move, saying Nashville residents should retain control of assets paid for by village taxpayers. Unopposed incumbents re- MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Ray Hinckley TedSpolestra Richard Tobias elected to two-year terms last week were Viliage Clerk Rose Heaton, with 127 votes, and Treasurer Lois Elliston, with 136. Both ran on the Republican slate. A total of 146 votes were cast in Nashville’s balloting. Richard Chaffee, Jr. Former Vermontville president elected as trustee in election MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • • 1MLS Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) HWIS town* vwi* realtor1 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available SERVING YOU & YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS FOR 25 YEARS 1967-1992 JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR ........EVes. 726-0223 DON STEINBRECHER.......................... 852-1784 JERI BAKER......... .................. 726-1171 TIM BURD............ .................. 852-2012 HUBERT DENNIS .................. 726-0122 y “COUNTRY VIEW" ON 1.39 ACRES OF VERMONTVILLE on blacktop road. This 1983 man­ ufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11 x28 addition, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building-garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis 726-0122. (CH-398) SOUTH NOW $37,900! NASHVILLE - “FAM­ HOME" 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a "well-cared for" home on a large double lot. (N-380) ILY JOAN & home: winegar “Co-Owners” - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES TERMS 120 ACRE FARM ■ BELLEVUE AREA - 3 bedroom home & form buildings. 15 miles to Battle Creek - 30 miles to Lansing. (F-384) • ■ LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) Bill Mason, who served as Vermontville village president in the 1980s, was returned to the council for a four-year trustee term in the March 9th general election. Mason, a Republican, got 52 votes. The other two winners in the race for the three open four-year seats were incumbent Republican Nyle Wells and newcomer Ruth Wineman, a Democrat. Each earned 72 votes. Deafeated in bids for the four-year terms were newcomer Richard Harmon with 25 votes and incumbent Sharon Faust, who got six votes as a write-in candidate. Faust initially decided not to seek re-election and was not listed on the ballot. Both Harm o n and Faust are Democrats. In a race to fill a two-year seat on the council, Democratic newcomer Lloyd Wolever defeated incumbent Republican write-in candidate Russ Bennett, 75-15. Bennett, who serves as president pro tern, had not filed for a slot on the ballot. Unopposed incumbents re­ elected to two-year terms last week were Village President Sue Villanueva (D), with 83 votes; Treasurer Kay Marsh (R), 90; and Clerk Sharon Stewart (D), 95. A total of 101 votes were cast in the election. Rep. Fitzgerald earns ‘perfect attendance’ 40 ACRES ■ NORTH OF BELLEVUE FIVE ACRES “PARK-LIKE" SET­ NEW LISTING: NASHVILLE, NICE 2 at edge of town in Nash­ ville. Good 3 bedroom home, with living room, dining room, kitchen & screened front porch. 2 car garage plus extra pole building. Pond (with fish) on the property, lots of trees (fruit & nut) and berries. Call for appointment to see! bk (N-392) STORY, 9 ROOM HOME TING 5 bed­ rooms, first floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for more details. (N-399) has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. $28,000. (VL-384) NEAR VERMONTVILLE ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) 4 State Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald, who represents Eaton County earned a 100 percent attendance rate for State House sessions in calendar year 1991, House Republican Leader Paul Hillegons has announced. The Grand Ledge Republican attended all of the 120 House sessions conducted last year a record Hillegonds praised as “superior” in light of the numerous demands on a legislator’s time. “Rep. Fitzgerald’s perfect record clearly shows his respect for the people of the 56th District,” said Hillegonds, R-Holland. “Frank knows he is the voice of 92,000 Eaton County YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ’50.00 Upon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, you will receive $50.00 at closing. Bring in a land contract or mortgage not presently financed at Ionia County National Bank, and it will be considered as NEW. Call this number today — (616) 367-4911, ask ask for Dale Hefty. Ionia County National Bank hometown pride/hometown spirit offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding *This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid on refinancing an ICN’B mortgage. residents and he takes that responsibility very seriously . “Despite the many obligations he must fulfill in the district, Frank makes atten­ dance at House sessions a priority. I respect his diligence.” Fitzgerald explained that being on the House floor whenever possible is vital to his role as a state legislator. “Attending session and regular committee meetings is an iimportant way for me to repay area residents for their confidence and support,” Fit­ zgerald said. “They need a representative who knows their views and expresses them when it counts. My con­ stituents deserve results and participating in the decisionmaking process makes that goal a reality.” Business Services Member FDIC BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. Jobs Wanted �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 9 ^Mniversary from your SHOP OUR COMPLETE LINE OF VITAMINS BUY GOOD NEIGHBOR VITAMINS WITH CONFIDENCE Mo* (2 >000 mg Tamper Resistent Packaging Purity and Potency Assured Laboratory Tested Vitamin C Timed Release with Rose Hips, 1000 mg. Best Buy! Therapeutic-M High Potency Formula, 130 Tablets. £400 I.u. 60 mg A Zinc 100 Tablets, 60 mg. Savings with everyday lower prices 100 Tablets, 325 Timed Release Balanced Vitamin Zinc Quality that is equivalent to the national brands Ferrous Sulfate £ tooo i.u 250 Count, 400 I.U. Balanced B-100 Complex 60 Tablets. £ 4110 11 Vitamin E 1000 I.U. Compare r T0 rLINTSTONES SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL 399 Pharmacy Brand. Why pay the Difference ifthere is No Difference in QUALITY. R 400 i.u. Vitamin E 5■fV ^SoftGels, Laboratory tested so you can buy with confidence Satisfaction is Guaranteed, or your money will be cheerfully refunded on any Good Neighbor £1000 i.u *Ater Solubtl'zed /A■■Bi " JtI V M A Timed Release O vilaminE j ufO W v Vitamin B-joo £400I.U High Potency Calcium Super B Complex Super B Complex CHILDREN'S Children's Chewables Super B Complex 60 Tablets, 600 mg. Also with Vitamin D. Multi-Vitamin Formula wilhC 100 Tablets in fun shapes. 100 Tablets. COUGH AND COLD SPECIALS I Cold Capsules with up to 12 hour relief, Nasal Decongestant. COLD CAPS |99 Non-Drowsv formula, 24 Tablets. SINUS TABLETS 20 Count. |99 J99 ANALCISC • NASAL OKONGCSTANT WITHOl/r DROWSINESS Coupon Expires 3/31192 Ibuprofen Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer. 200 mg. 100 coated tablets. Maximum Strength I Diet Caplets with I I Vitamin C Maximum Strength Sinus Tablets Compare to I I I Compare to Advil Absorbent Cotton Balls ft Absorbent Cotton Balls 130 Count Coupon Expires 3131/92 Coupon Expires 3131192 1.39 Cotton Swabs Compare Compare to Chapstick, to Double-tipped 300 Count F Compare t to Maximum l Strength . k SlNUTAI J I' A.R.W- 2.49 Baby Wipes Maximum Strength LIP BALM CHERRY FLAVOR ATRL ALLERGY A 2 RELIEF TABLETS 84 Count MMMMSlWCm SINUS TABLETS Fabric S trip s a rc Regular size. 300 count or Trial Size 100 count 20 TABLETS J29 Night-Time Cold Medicine 1.49 Suphedrine For relief of nasal and sinus congestion without drowsiness. Adult strength. 6 Ounces DiBromm Elixir 149 Assorted flavors. Tussin 2 Formulas to choose from, 4 Ounces. EXPECTORANT J39 non-narcotlc COUGH FORMULA Coupon Expires 3131192 Lip Balm Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Tablets 20 Count Maximum Strength Sinus Tablets For relief of sinus headache & congestion. 24 Tablets. YOUR CHOICE Bandages $1.99 S-P—ECIA—L • Plastic Strips, 30 Count •• Flexible 5“ra!hew sWi» Antacid Suspension or Antacid with Fabric, 30 Ct. r. , rS. imet,hicone 12 Ounces Twin Blade Disposable Razors or I Lady's Shavers with | Lube Strip Tussin Non-Narcotic Cough Formula Nasal decongestant with a great grape flavor, 4 Ounces. 69* Cosmetic Puffs TWIN BLADE DISPOSABLE RAZORS Baby Powder Soft Talc, 14 Ounces Your Choice. 10 Count. Coupon Expires 3/31192 Coupon Expires 3/31/92 219 Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 10 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, 7:00 p.m., March 9, 1992 Members Present: H. Stewart, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep, L. Mengyan, T. Spoelstra, O. Parks, D. Tuckey. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart at 7:04 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Ad­ ministrators present: O. Parks, N. Potter, J. Putnam. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Leep and sup­ ported by Krolik to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1992 special meeting as presented. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 3. Bills: After various questions were answered, a motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Krolik to pay the bills in the amount of $80,320.46 from the general fund. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Krolik and sup­ ported by Tuckey to approve the transfer of $186,359.16 for the 3/6/92 payroll. Ayes: All. Motion carried. 5. Communications: A letter was received from the Michigan Department of Education stating that Maple Valley Schools would be receiving a $1,996.84 grant for school improvement. Ben Mudry, an MVHS student, submitted a proposal to make improvements in the high school parking lot as part of his Boy Scouts Eagle Project. The request was referred to the grounds and facilities committee. Athletic Director Farnsworth submitted a request to consider payments to volunteer coaches for next fall. The matter was referred to the finance committee for consideration. Supt. Parks reported that Ross & Fran Nichols had presented a flag to the high school on behalf of Fort Custer National Cemetery. N. Potter stated that Fuller Street school had also received a flag. 6. Reports: Supt. Parks reported that there will be a teacher inservice held on Friday afternoon, March on Packages STOP BY OR CALL TODAY FOR PRICES 27, 1992. The focus of the inservice will be mathematics instruction, specifically relating to the new objectives being tested by the MEAP tests. Resource people from Grand Ledge, headed by Diane Westfall will be the presenters. Supt. Parks presented an outline of goals and objec­ tives designed by the newly formed Academic Achievement Council to improve academic outcomes, such as MEAP test scores. N. Potter reported that the Fuller Street Spring Car­ nival was a big success. 7. Resignation: Adult and Community Educa­ tion. A letter of resignation from the position of Adult and Community Education Director was received from Kay Hartzler, effective June 30, 1992. A motion was made by Krolik to accept the letter resignation from Kay Hartzler with regret, supported by Spoelstra. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 8. Election Resolution: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Mengyan to adopt the resolu­ tion calling the annual school election to be held on Monday, June 8, 1992. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 9. Health-Care specialist contracts: A motion was made by Krolik to offer contracts at the stated rates of pay through June 5, 1992 to Loree Smith and Brenda LaPrairie, supported by Mengyan. Krolik stated that the Board would continue to negotiate with the union for future contracts. Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Mengyan, Tuckey. Nays: Stewart, Spoelstra. Stewart voted nay because he doesn't like an "easy solution" and he does not feel the Board has done its part to negotiate to solve the problem. Mo­ tion carried. 10. School supply bids: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to accept the bid from Valley School Supply for supplies for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 11. Use of facilities: Stewart made a motion to allow the Nashville JCs to use a classroom at no charge pending approval of the policy committee; if the committee decides not to change the policy, the JCs will pay fees as outlined in the present policy. Supported by Spoelstra. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Stewart to grant the request of the Ledge Loafers to use the high school parking lot for camping during the Syrup Festival, and that the Board require a $100 security deposit for use of the facilities. Motion died for lack of support. A motion was made by Spoelstra to grant the re­ quest of the Ledge Loafers to use the high school park­ ing lot for camping Syrup Festival weekend, sup­ ported by Krolik. Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Stewart, Tuckey. Nays: Mengyan. Motion carried. 12. Tech Ed. Renovations: A motion was made by Stewart to allow the tech ed renovations to the shop subject to the architect’s approval of the plans, supported by Spoelstra. Ayes: all. Motion carried. Total cost of renovations to be covered by tech ed grant funds. 13. Driver Ed. Eligibility: L. Lenz presented a proposal of eligibility requirements to take driver educa­ tion. The proposal was referred to the policy commit­ tee to bring back a recommendation at the next regular meeting. 14. Class advisors: A motion was made by Spoelstra to accept the recommendation of L. Lenz that Wm. Kipp and E. VanderMolen be named as ad­ visors for the Class of 1996, supported by Mengyan. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 15. Agriscience and agribusiness textbooks: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Spoelstra, to accept the recommendation of L. Lenz and R. Worth to purchase textbooks at an approximate cost of $909.55. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 16. Spring sports coaches: A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Tuckey, to accept the recommendation of Wm. Farnsworth to approve the follow­ ing list of coaches for spring sports: Varsity Baseball Mike Booher J.V. Baseball Mark Martin Freshman Baseball Jeff Carpenter Varsity Softball Chris Ricketts J.V. Softball Todd Gonser Boys Track... Steve Sanger Girls Track Gary Hamilton Jr. High Track ...Wallace Clay Asst. Jr. High Track . ...... Ron Worth Ayes: all. Motion carried. 17. Additional stipend - winter supervisor: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Leep, to approve an additional stipend of $50 to W. Rooks for additional coverage required by the addition of freshman volleyball. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 18. Special Meeting: Stewart made a motion to call a special board meeting for Monday, March 23, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library to discuss contracts and negotiations strategy, supported by Krolik. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 19. Audience comments: President Steward gave members of the audience the opportunity to make statements to the Board in regard to their concerns. 20. Closed Session: In the matter of complaints by concerned parents, the staff members involved re­ quested that the meeting go into closed session. Mo­ tion made by Stewart to honor the staff request for closed session involving four parents, three staff members, three representatives of the teacher union, and two administrators, supported by Briggs. A roll call vote was taken as follows: ayes - Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spolestra, Stewart, Tuckey; nays - Mengyan. Motion carried. Time: 8:55 p.m. 21. Open Session: A motion was made“ by Stewart, supported by Spoelstra, to return to o£*en session. A roll call vote was taken as follows: ayes Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Mengyan, Spoelstra, Stewqrt, Tuckey. Motion carried. Time: 11:50 p.m. 22. Concerned parents: A motion was made by Stewart to send the issue of parent concerns to the personnel committee for further (study and possible recommendation, supported by Tuckey. Ayes: all. Mo­ tion carried. 23. Adjournment: Krolik made a motion to ad­ journ the meeting, supported by Mengyan. Ayes: all. Meeting adjourned. Time: 11:53 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (155) Area woman receives promotion from ERDT for 19 years, currently has students available for the 1992-93 school year. For more information about being a host family, call her at 726-1477. R.L. Hill Tax Service INDIVIDUALS, FARMS, BUSINESSES CALL THE 657 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan — 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE — 517-726-0282 ...by appointment • Walk-ins Welcome WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 Kathleen Myall, of rural Charlotte, has received a pro­ motion from Educational Resource Development Trust. Myall, former Eaton Coun­ ty area representative, will now represent Clinton and Eaton counties. ERDT/Share! is a non­ profit educational foundation that places international ex­ change students with local families. Myall, who has lived in the Maple Valley school district For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 11 fcSS! Aftermath of war comes to life for Nashville Fuller St. fourth-graders S?*w X*WV' S^Jj by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Life in Kuwait a year after the Gulf War is bittersweet, Patricia Hansen’s Fuller Street fourth-graders learned last Wednesday. In an informative presenta- Superintendent’s Corner The ABC’s of communication BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks 'Xiv *XCx XCx J%i5S ^zS. ^js** isZ*N*. s * ^is Zu^M *’’* * ■*» ■* n mode^ -^■Wit^ E tei to® ■ihlBjl 'Wfc'xfausi®^ 'S77*efiii|iri)«ii MKUlMlH KORO ffl iita® tyft* awn. In a recent interview for a position on the board of educa­ tion, a candidate responded to the question “What is most needed to improve our schools?” by stating “Communicate, communicate, communicate.” Board members apparently agreed, for he was the person selected. The conversation described above reminds us of the impor­ tance of communications in any human endeavor, including our schools. Before proceeding, let’s review the meaning of the word “communicate.” Webster defines it as follows: “To give or pass on information, feelings, etc.; to make others understand one’s ideas; to be in touch by words or signals.” As easy as the definition sounds, good communications are often like someone’s comment on common sense, “not so common.” Hopefully a few reminders and guidelines will help all of us to become more effective communicators and obtain our common goals. Please consider the following ABC’s of communication: A. Always communicate as directly and promptly as possible with the person whom you would like to share information, feelings or ideas. Although telephone companies encourage us to use a phone call to “reach out and touch someone,” a faceto-face conversation provides an even better way to communicate. Timely personal contacts are much more effective than communicating through a second party, through the general media, or at a later time. B. Be willing to allow for two-way communications by listening to the information, feelings or ideas of the person with whom you are meeting. Just as there are always at least two people involved in the communication process, there are always at least two sides to every concern or story. Hearing what the other person has to communicate helps us to acquire additional information, ideas and feelings. This contributes to arriving at mutual understanding and goals. C. Consider the counsel or involvement of others when necessary before determining how best to resolve differences between yourself and another person. Sometimes a third party can help resolve differences before they escalate into larger problems and lose touch with those whom we need to continue to communicate. Supervisors are often called upon to assist in this area. These ABC’s may appear to be too simple to be effective. However, they have been found to work throughout human history. When communications are handled carefully in the manner described, the outcomes are like the giant oaks, which grow from the simple planting of a tiny acorn. When they are not followed, they can be like the destructive forest fires that grow from a single carelessly tossed match. To reach our common goals, we need to “communicate, communicate, communicate.” The ABC method described above will help us in nearly every case. They also help us to determine when and how to deal with the rare exceptions to the rules. If you would like to try out these guidelines on me or another member of our staff, please contact us to arrange for a personal communication. I believe that you will like the results. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Mich: Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 114” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available. 726-0377. 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville tion by George Hubka of rural Nashville, the students heard that while the people of Kuwait continue to have great wealth, they grieve for family members still held as prisoners of war in Iraq. Hubka, who recently was in Kuwait for a week as a guest of that country’s National POW Committee, told the children: “The country is very rich; they live very well. Almost all drive new, fancy cars. Their houses are very well built. And this may be the reason they do not get the sympathy (for the POW cause) others would.” The United Nations sets the estimated number of Kuwaiti soliders held by Iraq at 2,100, said Hubka. Some are known to be POWs while others are missing in action. Hubka’s mission in Kuwait was to videotape interviews of family members of POWs and to record the country’s efforts to free the prisoners. Among touching scenes portrayed in Hubka’s film, portions of which he played for the fourth-graders, was of a young Kuwaiti girl pleading in broken English for the release of her father. Hubka was welcomed into the homes of the Kuwaitis, often accompanying interna­ tional journalists who were covering the story of the POW plight. He was given the op­ portunity to participate in the event through his connection with a Battle Creek businessman whose Kuwaiti college professor friend has two brothers-in-law, ages 18 and 29, held in Iraq. While in Kuwait, Hubka talked with a returned POW who related tales of mistreat­ ment and torture at the hands of the Iraqis. The Kuwaitis hope that if Americans become more aware of the POW situation they will put pressure on their congressmen to try to help solve the problem. “One agreement in the ceasefire was that POWs would all be set free and sent back,” noted Hubka. “Iraq is not complying with that provi­ sion any more than the nuclear weapons provision.” He said the Kuwaitis “revere” Americans for the role the United States played in liberating their country from Iraqi occupation. “Everywhere you go (in Kuwait) they salute all the countries that helped them,” noted Hubka, but he said they have a special feeling for Americans and USA flags are prominently displayed. They are very fond of Presi­ dent George Bush, calling him “Uncle Bush,” said Hubka. “They know what is going on in (U.S) presidential politics and are concerned about our upcoming election.” Many asked Hubka how Bush was doing in the primary races. Hubka was in Kuwait from Feb. 23 to March 2, giving him an opportunity to see the spectacular parades and rallies that were part of that coun­ try’s Feb. 26 Liberation Day celebration. The festivities marked the first anniversary of the day Kuwait City was freed by American and allied forces. During his visit, Hubka took his camera into various buildings and homes in the ci­ ty where Iraqi troops had set up fortresses after invading the country on Aug. 2, 1990. Teacher Patricia Hansen and some of her students look on as George Hubka explains several Gulf War mementos and other artifacts he brought home from his recent trip to Kuwait. Through the eyes of Hubka’s camera, the Fuller Street students were able to see views that the armed Iraqi soldiers must have had as they hunkered behind barricades at windows overlooking the Per­ sian Gulf, anticipating arrival of American naval forces. Many of structures along the waterfront are still in ruins, but most of the buildings in downtown Kuwait City were untouched by the war. “The city isn’t in rubble, as some people think,” said Hubka. “I had the impression it would look like a bat­ tleground, but it didn’t.” One type of business especially hard hit, said Hubka, was car dealerships, where Iraqi soliders destroyed showrooms and confiscated inventories of expensive autos. War artifacts brought home by Hubka include bullet cas­ ings; a pair of battle fatigues left in an abandonded store that Iraqi troops had used as a fortress; and scraps of business records written in Arabic, parts of a phone and a bus ticket found in a fourstory office building gutted by the invaders. He also brought a sample of sand from the Persian Gulf beach, some Kuwaiti money, Coca-Cola cans and a woven wool rug presented to him by a family he interviewed. In the lobby of a swank downtown hotel Hubka filmed a spectacular display of art­ work featuring the POW theme. ‘ ‘There was a lot of feeling in that artwork,” said Hubka. “They are asking President Bush and the American people to help get their people free.” Everywhere he went, Hubka met friendly, “very photogenic” people. One, an 8-year-old boy he met by chance, told of his father be­ ing held as a POW in Iraq. Hubka was interviewed by American radio stations while in Kuwait and he appeared on Lansing and Kalamazoo TV stations last week. He is slated to appear on WOTV-Grand Rapids in the near future. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35lh St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. Home ImpmyementHeadguartem • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, NashvillepT/s? ’852-0882 Ml CREDIT INC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 12 National Agricultu re Day to be observed March 20 The more than 20 million men and women who make United States food and fiber system function will be honored during National Agriculture Week, March 15-21 and on National Agriculture Day, March 20. The annual observance is intended to focus on important contributions made to society by the food and agricultural industry, which employs about 17 percent of the na­ tion’s workforce. “Without a national obser­ vance, it is too easy to overlook the importance of the food and agriculture in­ dustry in our lives,” saysAllen Krizek, Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Director. Part of the reason is that so many people are removed from agriculture and therefore are not aware of agriculture’s tremendous variety, abun­ dance and most of all, depen­ dability, according to Krizek. In 1790, more than 90 per­ cent of the population was gainfully employed agriculture. That figure has shrunk to less than 2 percent and continues to decline. “For many people raised away from the farm, agriculture is as mysterious as a college level course in trigonometry,” says Krizek. “They are unaware of the skill and technology required in agriculture and possibly don’t know of the many safeguards built into the entire t food and fiber system or ap­ preciate its quality and abundance.” Because of agriculture and its associated technology, the U.S. food and fiber system of­ fers consumers the broadest array of food products anywhere in the world. In 1989, for example, the average supermarket stocked more than 26,000 agriculturally-derived pro­ ducts and during that year, in­ dustry introduced more than 12,000 new food and grocery products. Michigan’s farmers con­ tribute heavily to that abundance. More than 60 agriculture commodities--cranberry beans to bedding plants, ap- states in the production of 22 other agricultural commodities. “That abundance is in sharp contrast to many other coun­ tries of the world,” says Krizek. “In the Com­ monwealth of Independent States (the former Soviet Union) for example, shoppers daily face the failure of their agricultural system.” “Shoppers must first pay and then line up with their receipts at separate counters,” Krizek says. “On most days, food is spoiled and scarce. Shoppers frequently stand in line to get one food item only to be told hours later that supplies are not available.” It’s a fact that U.S. agriculture is the most effi­ cient and productive in the world and our food and fiber production system exceeds all other countries in safety, quality and variety. “At the backbone of the en­ tire system are the men and women who till the soil and tend the animals,” says Krizek. “It is quite safe to say that never before: in the history of this country have so few provided so much for so many.” Handicapped spring riding season to start ) Eaton County Sheriff charged with drunken driving offense J-Ad Graphics News Service and The Associated Press CHARLOTTE Eaton County Sheriff, Arthur Kelsey maintains that he had been drinking the night he was stopped for speeding, but that he wasn't drunk, despite state troopers* allegations that he was. Kelsey, 48, waived his ar­ raignment Friday in Eaton County District Court on the charge. Kelsey was stopped by state police for going 68 in a 55 mph zone on Michi­ gan 99 near Eaton Rapids at 10:20 p.m. March 11. “I was not guilty of drink driving, and I will not be found guilty of drunk driv­ ing,” Kelsey said Thursday. “But I just wanted the same advantages as everyone else.” Kelsey was asked to take sobriety tests, and the officers reported they were dissatisfied with the results. But when asked to take a breathalyzer, Kelsey refused, according to state police. Police arrested Kelsey, obtained a search warrant and had a blood test performed about two hours later at a Lansing Hospital. His blood alcohol level was 0.05, below the 0.08 level for impaired driving, officials said. You pies to mushrooms, rye to turkeys—are produced each year from approximately 11 million acres of croplant operated by about 54,000 farm families in Michigan. In Eaton County, over 1,200 farms produce a variety of agricultural crops. Michigan’s diversity in agricultural crops is exceeded only by California and Florida. More blueberries, dry edible beans, tart cherries and gemaiums are grown in Michigan than anywhere else in the nation and Michigan ranks fifth or better among all are considered legally drunk with a blood-alcohol level of 0.10 in Michigan. According to police records, Troopers Alan Norris and John Farmer noted that Kelsey's eyes were bloodshot and watery and he smelled strongly of alcohol. Attorney Frank Reynolds, who with Fred Abood is ad­ vising Kelsey, said the valid­ ity of blood tests administered hours after a traffic stop are widely debated in the court- room. club meeting over a five-hour period before driving home. It is uncertain whether Kelsey's case will go to trial. Eaton County Prosecutor Jef­ frey Sauter’has turned the case over to-Barry County Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley who has been appointed special prose­ cutor in the case. Kelsey, who is a former state police trooper, said he knew the officers who arrested him. Sheriff since 1976, he is up for re-election this year. Despite the test results, t * I was not guilty of drunk driving, and I will not be found guilty of drunk driving. — Arthur Kelsey “There are so many variables,” Reynolds said. “The courts have had problems with them when too much time has gone by. It's not a real precise measure.” In a news conference on Thursday, Kelsey said he had about five mixed drinks at a Kelsey faces losing his driver’s license for six months for refusing to take a preliminary breathalyzer test at the scene. The mandatory suspension was set in place Jan. 1 when a new set of tougher drunken-driving laws took effect. A PRINTER THAT IS ... S' Affordable ST Timely ST Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK The Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association is gear­ ing up for the spring session. The program provides therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for the han­ dicapped. Riding takes place behind the Eaton Intermediate/Meadowview School located at 1790 East Packard Highway in Charlotte. Horseback riding for the handicapped originated in the 1950s in Europe and has been growing and gaining in popularity since then. For the physically handicapped in­ dividual, riding a horse strengthens the trunk muscles and improves balance. It has been shown that the up and down, side to side, back and forth movement of a horse, transmitted through the rider’s pelvis simulated the move­ ment of the human walk. Riding the horse for the mentally handicapped pro­ vides increased concentration and practice in following directions. For both groups of handicapped individuals, riding provides a time to socialize with peers and volunteers, increase self esteem and have fun! The ESRVA program is Small animal group to meet March 18 The next Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association meeting will be Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. Information for the April 11 Rabbit Camp will be available. Other activities to be discussed will include the April 4 work session to build cages for the fair, the May 23 4-H goat show, and state poultry, goat and rabbit events. Mike Mater and Amber Luttig, goat specie represen­ tatives, will present an educa­ tional program during the meeting. The Small Animal Associa­ tion is open to any 4-H rabbit, goat or poultry project member, leader and parent. (616) 945-9554 Sheep meeting set for April 2 HASTINGS » MICHIGAN • USA The seventh meeting in the Sheep Management Elec­ tronic Telephone Network (ETN) series will be held April 2. The program will run from 8:30 to 10:20 p.m. at the Eaton County Extension office in Charlotte. • Layout & Design • Photography • Sheetfed Printing • Web Printing • Bindery & Mailing • Delivery • Fax (616) 945-5192 This month’s topic will be “More Efficient Pasture Utilization.” formed entirely by volunteers, except for the instructor, who is certified to teach horseback riding for the handicapped through 4-H. The program is offered to students at no charge. The ESRVA is funded entirely by donations and fund-raisers. No school funds are used. Volunteers are needed in many capacities: To lead horses, sidewalk horses (help­ ing students balance), trailer horses, or to help in the free child care provided for the day for children of volunteers helping in the arena. The spring riding session is scheduled for Tuesdays, April 14 through June 2 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO VOLUNTEER WITH THIS ORGANIZATION. Orienta­ tion day, (a day to learn how to help) is Tuesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m'. at the EISD/Meadowview School, 1790 East Packard Highway, Charlotte. Call 627-8888, 543-0231, or 726-1464 for more information. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 18 *Salad, * H a m and cheese/bun, *Tuna noodle casserole, peas, peaches, bread and butter. Thursday, March 19 *Salad, *Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, corn, applesauce, no salad bar. Friday, March 20 No school. Possible make­ up day. Monday, March 23 *Salad, *Hamburger/bun, *Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, applesauce. Tuesday, March 24 Salad, *Macaroni and cheese, *Hot dog/bun, green beans, peaches, roll and but­ ter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Wednesday, March 18 French toast w/syrup and honey, sausage patties, orange slices, fruit. Thursday, March 19 Macaroni and cheese, green beans, meat sandwich, fruit. Friday, March 20 No school. Possible snow make up day. Monday, March 23 Com dogs, potato rounds, fruit. Tuesday, March 24 Hamburger w/bun, green beans, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, March 18 Macaroni/cheese, mixed vegetables, pineapple, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, March 19 Pizza, green beans, spiced apple slices. Friday, March 20 No School. Possible Make­ Up Day. Monday, March 23 Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Tuesday, March 24 Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, pear. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. The Vermontville Fire/ Ambulance Department ... wishes to express its appreciation and thanks to all those individuals who donated money to our service in memory of Ralph Wells. Thank you very much. The Vermontville Fire/ Ambulance Department �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, March 17. 1992 — Page 13 ’ I J ^ki s>S in ■ w %>SL >M(( SX” x:s& xSh: SshS! Sh ShS! s**N» *» h> fc.^.hL ** SUGAR BUSH , years or so before they would be productive, but planting them now would ensure con­ tinuation of the syrup-making project for future generations of village residents. Nashville’s community syrup project was launched in 1942 to combat a threatened World War II sugar shortage. Nearly every year since then, the civic project has been car­ ried on by volunteers and community organizations, with proceeds earmarked for various local programs and improvements. The Nashville Syrup Association now has charge of the project. “Wages” based on workerhours donated by volunteers are paid to community organizations designated by the individual workers. Tasks include washing buckets, tap­ ping trees, collecting and hauling sap, boiling, canning syrup, etc. Also at Thursday’s meeting, the council heard Village Clerk Rose Heaton tell of plans to create a flower garden in Central Park in memory of former village president and longtime com­ munity volunteer Harold Christiansen, who died last August. The bulbs and plants for the garden will come from Chris­ tiansen’s own garden with permission of the new owner of the home, said Heaton. Christiansen was noted for raising many flowers and vegetables at his home on Philadelphia Street and shar- JEWING tWELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP hi HI iii ui Hn.MB Hr,JWH HI Elfe- JS.M n» Ufof!^1 |J g» #»*•?■ SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies ffciiW ** »**!>’ WEOWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK p ft »]L^ RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available •‘ >.< I 5 M***< w f^L continued from front page ing the bounty with others. He often brought bouquets to Village Hall, the post office, bank and other public places where others could enjoy the beauty of his flowers. Heaton said volunteers will prepare beds and transfer the plants at the appropriate season. In other action Thursday, the council: — Approved a bid from Highway Maintenance & Construction Co. of Romulus for slurry-sealing portions of five local streets — Washington, Queen, Middle, Sherman and Curtis Road, as well as the municipal parking lot. The $27,526 project is ex­ pected to be done sometime this summer. — Accepted a bid of $181 by Wayne Gould of rural Nashville for wood not claim­ ed by abutting property owners in the village’s annual tree trimming and cutting pro­ ject last fall. Gould’s was the higher of two bids received. Local teacher honored by Charlotte Jaycees Maple Valley English teacher Cindy Gatewood recently received the Teacher of the Year award from the Charlotte Jaycees. Gatewood has been at Maple Valley for six years. She was recognized for her in­ itiatives in developing new programs, her involvement with students and the com­ munity, both in and out of the classroom, and her continuing pursuit of her own education. Wednesday, March 18 Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, bread, oleo, brownie. Thursday, March 19 Turkey with gravy, parsley potato, Oriental blend, bread, oleo, jello. Friday, March 20 Macaroni and cheese, car­ rots, peas, bread, oleo, tropical fruit. Monday, March 23 Chicken sauce’em, mashed potatoes, asparagus, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, March 24 veal with gravy, 5-way blend, parsley potatoes, bread, oleo, plums. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans:.. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 % Protect your I Check our Cycle Rate insurance TOBIAS-MASON INSURANCE For complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 * 517-852-2005 From Our Readers Parents should be resources for local schools To the editor: I am a proud parent of four children, three of whom are attending elementary school in Nashville. My youngest will enter in two years. My children have had some very positive teachers over the past several years. Teachers who I feel truly care about children, above all else. I have chosen to become very involved because I believe this is the key to unlocking doors for our children. This education comes in many forms, not just the public school they attend. I try to create a positive at­ mosphere for my children because I feel this is essential, to allow them to thrive as in­ dividuals and develop into productive adults. This is only my philosophy and time alone will prove if it is successful. However, all of my children are students who continue to excel. Who can argue that this is not a set up for a win? Recently, I was viewing a report presented to the Maple Valley Board of Education from the Academic Achieve­ ment Council, regarding a specific section on support systems, people and resources. I was pleased to see many different options, such as cable T.V., homework hotline and foster grandparents. I was disheartened, however, not to see parents included. It is my belief that a child’s greatest support can be from parents and family. Furthermore, a school’s greatest resource can be the parents of the children in the school. I was recently involved in circumstances that required dialogue between parent and teacher. It was my direct observation that not viewing parents as a resource of suport was evident here. It saddens me to think that for whatever reason this philosophy can be found within the Maple Valley Schools. Parents are typically not viewed as valid, credible resources and their intricate role in success of the public schools is not recognized. I would like to ask the Maple Valley School District to look around our state and understand the importance of parent recognition, as pro­ moted by our Governor on down. Many state depart­ ments have paid parent con­ sultants and direct parent in­ volvement in programs from concet level through implementation. Parents are part of numerous state level advisory boards. These departments are flowing, in a way they never have before, ultimately serving all clients better. I feel that our state has set an example for a winning situation and we all need to understand this. I feel that we, as a community, need to get back into focus as to why we are here. The answer is very simple — our children. I hope the next time any of us come up against a problem or concern or a committee we don’t lose sight of this focus. I know change doesn’t always come easy, but history shows change can be for the better if we set up winning situations. Thanks you, Lori West ‘Very sad letter’ prompts rebuttal Barry County CO A lunch menu set (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE — Appointed Barry Rob­ bins to a seat on the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals and announced that Robert Dwyer also had been appointed to the board last month. Leon Frith has been named to fill an open seat on the Nashville Planning Commission. — Agreed to advertise for applicants to fill the council seat recently vacated by the resignation of Trustee Chip Smith. Applicants must con­ tact Clerk Rose Heaton and should plan to attend the next council meeting, March 26, when the appointee will be chosen by the council and sworn into office. — Went into executive ses­ sion on the Sidney Green “junk” case and later, after reconvening at open meeting, voted to acccept terms of a settlement offered by Green through his attorney. Details of the agreement will be annnounced when they are finalized, said officials. Cindy Gatewood To the editor: If Tom and Mary Golovich’s letter to the editor last week had not been so sad, I could really get upset. Just reading it makes it obvious that they feel a great sense of loss with the defeat of the millage and bond proposals. But, I am only upset, and not “really upset,” I will only take offense to their letter. Many of the statements they made were emotionally charg­ ed, incorrect in part, and very CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING The Castleton Township Board met March 4, 1992, all board members present and 6 Township residents and 6 visitors. General Fund Balance $49,011.42; Block Grant $2,618.28; Fire Vot. $39,013.87; Amb. Vot. $43,582.65; Twp. Imp. $43,529.78; PPC#1 $576.48; #2 $164.28. Block Grant Budget amended to provide for finaliz­ ing of completed grant 1990-91. Bills approved: General Fund: Fund Balance........ Fund Balance....... J. Jarvie................ W. Wilson........ '.... D. Hall................... Village................... J. Jarvie................. Twp. Imp.............. I. Pixley................ M. Meade............. Reminder.............. Cast. Tr. & Agency Doubleday............. L. Pixley................ M. Meade............. Con. Pow............... L. Pixley................ Postmaster............ J. W. Cooley.......... N. Rasey............... State of Ml............ MV. News............ L. Wilson............... ... $89.00 ..$400.00 ... 510.00 ..... 83.12 ..... 60.96 ...... 16.33 .... 74.03 .20000.00 ...496.17 ... 375.00 .... 140.76 ..... 13.58 ..... 79.41 ... 496.17 ... 375.00 ... 129.90 ..... 36.07 ... 143.00 .... 938.60 ..... 83.12 ... 281.44 ... 100.79 ..... 44.34 J.W. Cooley. N. Rasey... H.C. Bank... Ml Bell........ J.W. Cooley J.W. Ryan... J. Jarvie..... W. Wilson... ..938.57 .... 83.12 ..747.46 .. 35.09 .. 29.00 .2927.00 ...510.02 .... 83.12 Township Improvement: Barry County Road' Commission, $6000.00 Block Grant: Yoder Window & Siding .... 2850.00 Barry Co. Reg. Deeds .11.00 Foote Iles & Lloyd... 550.00 Hastings City Bank 202.00 State of Ml........... ..45.60 Yoder Window & Siding ....1069.00 ......... 22.55 Cheryl Barth... Castleton Twp ...... 991.78 Cheryl Barth... .... 828.90. Special meeting set for Monday, March 23, 1992, 1 p.m. for purpose of approving final bills and any other matters to come before the board. Eight bids were opened for care of cemeteries. Special meeting set for March 6, 1992, 1:30 p.m., for purpose of making a final decision on awarding cemetery care contract and any other business to come before the board. (154) divisive to any future progress did, then it is only because within the Maple Valley you wanted to. School District. They have a There is so much more invision for Maple Valley, but it volved in the bonding issues is called “tunnel vision.” than what is on the surface. It They have only one view­ involves more than teachers point, their own. All other and administrators. It does in­ people are uncaring, unfeel­ volve the economic times. ing, uninformed, self-seeking, Sometimes we need to solve our problems without the un-intelligent and totally whole issue being money. selfish. We are so incapable of And, obviously, there needs making wise choices that we to be a time of healing. The key issue, and the only need a second chance in the voting booth in order to make real issue, is the best educa­ the correct choice. We also tion (not buildings) for our need to enlist the aid of a cer­ young people. Maple Valley is certainly not the only school tified public accountant as we district to experience this again are incapable of know­ ing the limits of our financial problem. Virginia A. Tobias obligations. Nashville May God help us against this kind of divisiveness. The bonding issue vote did' send a message, but it was to those in authority. Wise parents communicate with their children so they know Allo area company has that the vote was in no way sanding, bufling, and directed at them. The students light assembly openings know they are loved, and if available. High starling they have any doubts, just wages for the nonexperienced worker. 1st, have them ask their moms, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ dads and grandparents. nings coming In every But some, if they don’t get day. Overtime and their way, throw a fit, call weekends available. To people names, blame others. be given immediate conPositive nuturing can come sideration, have reliable even in defeat. What is wrong transportation and two in displaying a sense of pride pieces of legal 1.0. Never and accomplishment in know­ a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with ing that you did everything good work background you could do to convey the need apply. ideas you believed in so wholeheartedly? Only with APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED vindictiveness do you lose BETWEEN 0:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY more than an election. Concerning the comment made about our “rag-tag” school by a St. Phillip parent: you are only as good as you belive yourself to be, and talk is cheap. This comment wasn’t worth buying. If you FACTORY WORKERS l — Beacon Services, • Inc. 698-7979 <eoe) For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Three Bldgs. South of corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood' Corporate Complex)* «, e.o.e. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 14 This Week in SPORTS... Lion eagers end season with 14-7 record Pennfield wards off scrapy Maple Valley eagers 64-57 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Big. Strong. Talented. Deep. Battle-tested. Unselfish. Balanced. These are but a few of the adjectives that could be used to describe the Pennfield basketball team. At Monday night's district basketball quarterfinal at Maple Valley, the Kalamazoo Valley Association champion Panthers used all these traits and some intangibles as well to secure a tough 64-57 victory over the host Lions. Eleventh-rated Pennfield improved to 19-2 overall with the victory, while Maple Valley, the SMAA champion, closed the season with a 14-7 mark. The Panthers and Lions shared the conference crown a year ago before Pennfield switched to the KVA. The Panthers, who had defeated Maple Valley convincingly 69-52 on Feb. 25, had a little more trouble on Monday. Although Pennfield controlled the game from the start, it never could shake off the pesky Lions. "We don't have any regrets about how we played," Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said after the game. "These seniors have had a tremendous season." the lead back to eight with The reason the Lions lost a free throw of his own at the game was essentially the 1:15 mark, a Pennfield their inability to effectively steal led to another Maple handle the Panthers' full­ Valley foul. Neglia buried court pressure. Maple both free throws and Valley had four ten-second suddenly the Lion deficit violations and numerous was 10. untimely turnovers. A 3-pointer by freshman "We knew we would Gabe Priddy and a bucket need to handle their heavy by. Darrel Stine accounted pressure in order to be for the final Maple Valley successful," Reese said. points. Stine had 20 points "But we didn't do as good a and 10 rebounds in his final job looking up the floor as varsity game to lead the we should have." Lions. While the Lions Chip Reese, also a remained within striking senior, was the only other distance throughout the Maple Valley player in game, the Panthers seemed double figures with 10 to be able to make the big points. He had a pair of plays to keep them at bay. third-period triples to keep Junior guard Rick Neglia Maple Valley close. filled up a 3-pointer at the Chantrenne and Art first-period buzzer to give Clark led a balanced Pennfield a 18-12 lead. The Pennfield scoring attack Lions pulled to within 20­ with 16 points each. Ross 19 on an off-balance 3Talbot added 13, while pointer by Tim Ferrier, but Neglia had 10. He had a Jon Chantrenne followed a trio of first-half 3-pointers. missed shot in the waning Maple Valley hit just seconds of the first half to one of five charity tosses extend the Panther lead to by halftime, and finished 33-22. the night 3-of-10. Throughout the second Conversely, the Panthers half, the Pennfield lead dropped 13-of-19 free swung between eight and throws. 13 points. Maple Valley Jerry Reese said that trailed 59-51 after a deuce Pennfield can go as far as by center Brice Hasselback it wants in the tournament, and had possession of the from what he saw Monday. ball with 2:02 remaining, "They are very strong but a turnover led to a free inside," he observed. "If throw by Panther point they can score like that guard Dennis Wilson. inside, they will be tough Then, after Ferrier cut to beat." Maple Valley's Mickey Collier drives the lane as Pennfield's Rick Neglia (right) and Jon Chantrenne defend. Maple Valley wrestlers place at Delton tourney The Charlotte Wrestling Club traveled to Delton Saturday, March 14, for their first touranment of the season. At last count, there were 775 wrestlers between the ages of four and 14 from around the state. Maple Valley-area matmen bringing home medals were: 8 and Unders - Jeff Wright (heavy wt.), first place. 9 and 10 Year Olds - Jeff Jones (75 lbs.), first place; Randy Silsbee (65 lbs.), second place; Jonathan Thomp- son, (60 lbs.), second place; Zac Trumble (60 lbs.), third place; Andrew Wright, (90 lbs.), second place. 11 and 12 Year Olds Christopher Magoon (70 lbs.), third place; Pat Lowe, (80 lbs.), third place. 13 and 14 Year Olds Ryan Elliston (70 lbs.), first place; Tyler Robbins (85 lbs.), second place; Nick Gar­ za (Waverly Tournament), (80 lbs.), second place. Next Saturday, March 21, they club will travel to Lakewood. UNICELL FURNACE 90% PIUS Efficiency Custom Built Duct Work Lion center Darrel Stine (50) led all scorersw pons. Christopher, the son of Rodney and Sally Magoon, is a fifth-grader at Kellogg School in Nashville. He is in his third year in the Charlotte Wrestling Club. Walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates arid deadlines. Press ^3_|for business hours. TO PLACE AN AD...The Sun and News You will be asked to give your phone number. Your full name spelling your last. ^3) Your full address. "fT] You will be asked under mHFLE VALLEY newsy which classification headline do you wish to run your ad seenstb low.Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. $6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS — The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSIlk YOU,,, for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley Nashville, Tuesday, March 17, 1992 — Page 16 OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 GFOCGFy 160 S ~ . Mam, Vermontville /4O”Uu4JV UMM Every Day We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. on Manufacturers coupons ££ ^Happy St. Patrick's Day! PRICES GOOD MON., MARCH 15 THRU SAT., MARCH 21, 1992 America's Finest English Style Beef Roast lb Bulk USDA Choice Boneless Bacon Round steak 99? Eye of Round 10 lb. box Farmland Stuffed Chicken Steak Link sausage Breast Lesser Amounts..,M.69 ib PRODUCE 2 lb. bag Western Cello MVM wWL R IK/ y6 MI■ Lemons Tossed salad Mix...-.:.. ,:. $119 ■ Ib. bag BEVERAGES 6 Pack Cans Miller & Miller Ute Draft & Draft Ute ■^M Ca Raisins . 0I9 f EA| Pre-Priced ‘1.29 22 oz. Dove 16 oz. Sunshine Krispy Unsalted Dishwash Liq. Crackers 46 oz. Can Shurfine 10.5 oz. Natural or Lite Orville Redenbacher’s “Dole” GROCERIES 15 oz. Sun Maid Dinners Carrots Large Juicy Western GROCERIES 9 oz. Banquet Chicken, Turkey or Salisbury Steak Tomato Juice I ^m Popcorn 26 oz. Franco American / |^ M "w SpoghettiOs Coffee 16 oz. New York Garlic Bread 2 Pack, 60, 75 or 100 Watt Shurfine Soft White EWl Eel Vi 4 Pack Northern Asst. E9l E9l C Light Bulbs 23 oz. Reg. or EP, Maxwell House Master Blend Bath Tissue DAIRY Reg., Ridged or Ranch, 14-14.5 oz. Eagle Chips BREAD 20 oz. American Meal Bread 9 9L ^ M � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-03-24.pdf 3f840575873903533916c3c82ebdcbd3 PDF Text Text Rar. PA/D Hastings PublicLibrar 121 S. Church Street Hastings, I'll. 49058 *9033 ** XTtRGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST HUSTINGS. Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 34 — uesay, arc , Local students compete in computerized academic quiz by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Teams of selected fifth- and sixth-graders at Kellogg School in Nashville and Ver­ montville’s Maplewood Elementary competed Wednesday with students from across the U.S. in a computerized academic quiz. Schools in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America also participated in the seventh annual Elementary Knowledge Master Open. This was the second year of participation by Maple Valley students. Quiz questions were flashed on a computer screen by use of a disk that remained sealed until time for the contest. Practice sessions prior to the event were conducted with a sample quiz on a similar disk. Using knowledge of geogrpahy, art, literature and 11 other academic areas, the teams faced tough questions and vied for top scores based on the speed and accuracy of their answers. “Many of the questions cover current events, so these guys have got to be reading their newspapers or listening to the news,’’ said Steve Slag, sixth-grade teacher, who serv­ ed as academic coach for the event at Kellogg School. Eight youngsters selected by preliminary testing were huddled around a computer screen in Slag’s room for t C Many of the questions cover current events, so these guys have got to be reading their newspapers or listening to the j y news. — Steve Slag Wednesday’s quiz. As each of the 100 multiple-choice ques­ tions flashed on the screen, they quickly conferred to come up with the correct answer, then cheered loudly whenever the computer told them they had made the right choice. The 70-minute test is designed for team response. Deciding the correct answer to each question is a joint ef­ fort of the group. The number of team members at any school is not limited, but the average is six to 10 students. An adjustment in tabulating the-Tinal score takes into account the number of minds involved in solving the problems. The computer quiz measures not only the students’ knowledge, but also their skills of comprehension, application and analysis. The contest is designed to stimulate interest and recogni­ tion for academic accomplishment. At Maplewood, 21 par­ ticipated in the quiz. “This is a very interesting way to challenge the minds of our young students,” observ­ ed fifth-grade teacher Robert Smith, who with teacher Laura Smith served as academic coach of the Maplewood team. When preliminary scores came in Thursday, the Maplewood team had scored 524 out of 1,000 points; Kellogg, 468. The speed with which correct answers are given has a direct effect on the tally. At Kellogg, students cor­ rectly answered 71 out of 100 questions on the first tryj~bt Maplewood, it was 70 out of 100. Later, results of the contest will be tabulated into state, national and enrollment-size rankings by Academic Hallmarks, a Colorado publishing firm that hosts the event. “The success of Knowledge Master in the last two years makes us eager to create a See Academic, Page 2 Top candy-sellers celebrate! Maplewood first-graders and teacher Liz Snodgrass enjoyed a classroom party last Thursday to mark their success as top candy sellers in last fall's PTO fund­ raiser. The class brought in $1,850 with Chad Croff (right, front row) being the top sales person with $330. This is the third consecutive year that Mrs. Snodgrass's students have taken top honors in the event. PTO fund-raisers benefit the entire school. A cake and games were part of last week's celebration. The Kellogg school team huddled around a computer in Steve Slag's classroom for a grueling quiz that pitted their knowledge and skills of comprehension, ap­ plication and analysis in numerous subjects against other fifth- and sixth-graders across the U.S. Former Vermontville queen/ now reigns over Michigan Lachelle Haight of Bellevue officialy was crowned Michigan’s Maple Syrup queen last week Thursday at the State Capitol. Haigh probably was destin­ ed to become this year’s queen. After all, she represents the fifth generation of syrup makers in her family. State Senator John J.H. Schwarz, (R-Battle Creek) and State Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald (R-Grand Ledge) presided over the official crowning ceremony outside the Senate chamber. “Lachelle will be the perfect Maple Syrup Queen,” said Schwarz. “Her dedica­ tion to community service and her vast experience with mak­ ing syrup make her an ideal Maple Syrup Queen.” “Lachelle has proven herselfto be very deserving of this honor,” said Fitzgerald. “She’s a tribute to her com­ munity and to her family.” Haigh served as the 1989 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen. She currently attends Kellogg Community College, where she majors in elementary education. She is a 4-H alumni member and works with senior citizens’ group homes. Nashville’s 1992 HARVEST FEST Set for Aug. 15 Plans now under way for this year’s annual event. See story on page 5. Lachelle Haight In This Issue... • Nashville Lions Club members learn about ‘eye bank’ • Saving grocery code symbols to benefit local schools • Vermontville Historical Society to hear about ‘Titanic’ • Maple Valley FFA members attending state convention �Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 2 Nashville Lions learn about eye bank program by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter March is National Eye Donor month, and the Nashville Lions Club-’ last week Monday devoted a meeting to learning more about Michigan’s Eye Bank and Transplantation program. Guest speaker at the dinner meeting at St. Cyril Parish Hall was Jim Downy, a Grand Rapids Lion who is district chairman of Michigan’s Eye Bank program and a member of the state Donor Awareness Committee. Downy showed several videotapes on the topic, in­ cluding two recent interviews of him that were aired by Channel 8, WOTV-Grand Rapids. Michigan Lions played a major role in establishing the eye tissue collection centers for the program that began in 1956, said Downy And today, “Lions Club members and others play a critical role in transportation of these (donated) tissues.” There are more than 100 eye banks in the nation, and Michigan’s is one of the largest, hanging more than 2,000 corneal donations an­ nually. In addition, 1,000 eyes are donated for medical study each year. “We need donors every day,” added Downy, who has been involved with the pro­ gram since 1976. “Eleven hundred people in Michigan had their sight restored last year through transplant. Michigan leads the nation in corneal transplants.” Besides the main eye bank facility at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan has a Wayne State Division at Detroit and an Up­ per Peninsula Division at Marquette. Donations of eyes or cor­ neas only are accepted. They must be removed from the deceased within 12 hours of death, making planning important. SHERRY GOULD MARCH 29th .. from your twin sister Mary P.S. Mom made me do this! nounced that volunteers from the club had cut down a tree in Putnam Park that had been deemed a danger to sledders. The removal was with permis­ sion of the Village Council. The wood will be donated to the Nashville Boy Scouts, and the Lions will pay for removal of the stump. First Vice President Willard Myers noted that there is a se­ cond tree of equal hazard to sledders at the park. A corneal transplant today is a routine, out-patient pro­ cedure done under local anesthesia. After an approx­ imately four-hour surgery, the patient can go home. When bandages are removed 24 hours later, renewed sight is immediate in more than 90 percent of the cases. Lions clubs have been in­ volved in sight-saving pro­ grams since 1935, when blind-deaf author-lecturer Helen Keller challenged members of the organization to show thanks to God for their own sight by establishing programs to aid the blind. The response of Lions to that challenge has since then earned them the nickname, “Knights of Sight.” Besides the eye bank pro­ gram, local Lions are involv­ ed in several other sight­ centered programs, including the annual White Cane drive (which is set for April 29 and May 1-2 in Nashville); Welcome Home, a residence for about 40 elderly blind at Grand Rapids; and the Rochester (Mich.) training facility for Leader Dogs for the Blind. The Lions are planning a June 1 group tour ofWelcome Home, and will take along a donation of canned goods for the facility. Downy distributed brochures, eye donor cards and other eye bank materials to the local Lions. Anyone who wants more in­ formation on any of the sight programs may contact any Nashville Lions Club member. In other Lions Club business Monday, President Ken Hawblitz an- “There is another tree in very bad shape, and it also is in the way,” said Myers. Hawblitz said the club would ask for Village Council permission to remove that tree, too. Longtime Lion Nelson Brumm, looking forward to the Nashville’s Lions’ 50th anniversary this year, has ask­ ed if anyone in the community has a copy of the club’s original charter. Brumm also is seeking the club’s table The latest contributions to benefit Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery came recently from David Babcock in memory of Farrell Babcok and from Betty J. Woods in memory of Mar­ jorie Hill. A memorial fund was established last year to help the financially-strapped ACADEMIC QUIZ continuedfrom front— permanent team with practices starting in September,” noted Robert Smith. “Our goal is to meet or beat the last year’s score and to continue to improve.” Maplewood students par­ ticipating in the quiz wrere Travis Mclntrye, Joe Stadel, Jeremy Campbell, Alisha Pena, Dawn Stine, Katrina Coblentz, Steve Doyle, Brianne Haley, Craig McDougal, Amber Shilling, Milissa Mansfield, Erica Krolik, Mandy Pierce, Erin Berry, Casey Hudson, Jared Carpenter, Jon Kenyon, Trevor Wawiemia, Joshua Smith, Erin Booher and Jason Grasman. At Kellogg school, Andrea Mace, Richard Genther, Trish Johnson, Trent Harvey, Ter­ rance Augustine, Chris Easey, Wes Quick and Bran­ don Phenix made up the quiz team. Home, Auto., Farm, Business 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary' Hastings Mutual Insurance Comp any Church Schedules 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ....... 10 Morn. Worship 11 Evening Service ....... 6 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. > p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 09625735 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship . .9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship .. .6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways display of flags representing Lions Clubs International. Anyone who has informa- tjon on whereabouts of these items is asked to call Brumm at 852-0818. Latest donations to Lakeview Cemetery set INSURANCE ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Willard Myers, first vice president of the Nashville Lions Club, presented a gallon of locally-made pure maple syrup to guest speaker Jim Downy at the organization's March 16 meeting. Downy is district chairman of the Michigan Eye Bank program. Sun. Schoo .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service................7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi .......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER cemetery continue to be an at­ tractive asset to the community. The cemetery now operates on receipts of approximately $10,000 per year, mostly from the sale of lots, in­ terments and installation of foundations. The sexton’s an­ nual salary alone runs over $7,000. Memorial contributions will be deposited in the general fund for upkeep and beautifucation of the cemetery. Contributions may be sent to Larry Decker, secretary-treasurer of the cemetery board, at 636 East St., Nashville, 49073. Checks or money orders payable to Lakeview Cemetery also may be drop­ ped offat Village Hall, 206 N. Main St. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors to the cemetery fund and those named in gifts will be listed periodically in the Maple Valley News. Acknowledge­ ment of memorial donations will be sent to the . family designated by the donor, if name and address are supplied. MARY ROSE MARCH 29th . . from your twin sister Sherry P.S. Mom made me do this! PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 FATHER FRANCISCO FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ....... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ... Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m.... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7:00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 3 'Charles Dickens' cat lives at Putnam Library by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter In literature, many Charles Dickens’ characters overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, and so has the author’s namesake — a young brown tabby cat who now lives at Nashville’s Putnam Public Library. The animal showed up at the library’s doorstep in January weather that was “way below zero,” according to Ruth Brown, library aide. Before the day was over, the staff had given the cat a home in the historic red brick building that houses the facili­ ty. He is now the resident cat and official greeter there. “Any time the door opens he jumps up” and goes to greet the patrons, noted Library Aide Janet Kellogg. She remembers the bitterly cold day he came to stay. “Neighbors said he had been around here a week or more (before he showed up at the library). No one else wanted to take him in, so we decided to keep him.” Kellogg, who has eight cats at home, furnished the initial supply of cat litter and food for the animal. Since then donations have kept the cat in fine style. “He still has quite a bank account* left,” laughed Kellogg. She remembers that when he arrived at the library the cat was “terribly thin and hungry” but he was very clean and had no ear mites or other parasites. Today, Charles D. is the picture of health, despite a crippled right hip that the veterinarian says is probably a birth defect. Also, the cat has no tail. Shots for the animal were paid for by a donation from library patron Rod Cook,, a longtime landscape volunteer there. Kellogg is positive the cat was not always a stray. “He’s been a housecat and probably an outside kitty, too,” she observed. Brown noted that the cat “will go up to anyone,” which she takes as a sign that he was once a pet. Children who patronize the library especially love the cat, said Kellogg. “They like to lug him around.” In an informal contest in February, children were ask­ ed to submit prospective names for the cat. Keisha Brauer’s entry of “Charles Dickens” was the winner. Kellogg said the name is very fitting. He is a “Dickens,” she added, sometimes taking paperback books off shelves when no one is around. Although Charles D. seems perfectly content most of the time, on occasion he has shot out the front door when it was opened. Since the staff is con­ cerned about his darting into Main Street traffic, patrons are asked to use care in using the door. Charles Dickens, resident cat and official greeter at Putnam Public Library, helps Library Aide Janet Kellogg at the check-out desk. A bright pink pen there has become a favorite toy of the half-starved brown tabby who showed up on a bitterly cold January day. Superintendent’s Corner Computers, Robots and People in interest every month, and end up BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks We are living in an age of rapid technological advances. Computers and robots have entered the marketplace and soon may expect to become common in our homes. These new scientific inventions are interesting and challeng­ ing. They make our work easier and more productive. They are important tools to help us keep up in a competitive and complex world economy. They also make a higher quality of work and home life possible for each of us. With these advances in the technology, however, we must not overlook the tremendous potential found only in people. No machine yet invented has approached the completeness and capability of the human being. As the Psalmist has so aptly stated, we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” We cannot and should not expect computers and robots to take the place of people for a number of reasons. First, they lack the ability to program themselves or to heal themselves when they break down. Secondly, in a world designed for peo­ ple, they lack the personal and psychological abilities to deal with human beings on a personal and individualized level. Thirdly, though they make progress possible, they do not have the moral capacity or inclination to determine which direction we need to go. In summary, though we are living in an age of rapid technological advances, we continue to need to develop ourselves and our people for the good of each individual and our total society. Your schools are in the people development business. They need input, participation and support in order to succeed in this important mission. It is good to take an interest in and use computers and robots, but let’s not forget our people. We are still, and need to re­ main, a notion “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Further, as Thomas Jefferson pointed out, “ifwe expect our nation to be ignorant and free, we expect what never was and never will be.” Let us not forget our most important resource, our people, and one of our key institutions to develop them, our schools. When we invest in education and our schools, we help assure a free and better future. {1) (') 3 with a Home Equity Loan from when you use it to pay off those bills and make tax-deductible payments! Eaton Federal LIVE MUSIC Every weekend at... TWO J'S LOUNGE Nashville Saturday 8 P.M. • Sunday 7 P.M. Fish Fry Every Friday at 5 P.M. (All You Can Eat) FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSni LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Wartime syrup project spotlighted Nashville back in 1942 by Susan Hinckley Fifty years ago last month, youthful volunteers tapped Nashville’s stately maples as a potential fund-raiser and a unique answer to a threatened wartime sugar shortage. After three more successful syrup seasons, World War II drew to a close and the days of rationing ended, but Nashville’s pioneering syrup project remained intact and continued to grow. Since 1942, the annual pro­ ject has raised literally thousands of dollars for local organizations and community programs and is still going strong under direction of the Nashville Syrup Association, thanks to dozens of dedicated volunteers. In the beginning, Nashville’s novel syrup mak­ ing venture attracted widespread media attention. “No other project has done more toward putting the town on the map,” noted Donald Hinderliter, Nashville News editor-publisher in a 1944 three-season recap of the undertaking. ‘‘Daily newspapers throughout the state have helped in publiciz­ ing the venture and orders for syrup have poured in from at least half a dozen states...Every gallon of the delicious golden syrup that has gone out of Nashville has served to advertise Our Town.” Following are some of the . 1942 reports by Michigan’s large daily papers spotlighting the unusual project launched in Nashville. From the Detroit Free Press: Nearly a thousand maple trees in Nashville are being tapped for a community “sugar bush,” as patriotic citizens have volunteered to reap the sweet natural harvest to help against a threatened sugar shortage. Officials of the village ap­ proved the proposal, after Len W. Feighner, former editor of the Nashville weekly, made the suggestion that the trees would give just as much shade next summer if they were drained of their sap now. Students in the Nashville school are perhaps most enthusiastic about the scheme, for to them is entrusted the job of gathering the sap buckets. The amount of sap they drink, which is free to them, will not materially curtail the produc­ tion of syrup. Agrictulure Instructor John Hamp, who has charge of the collection and preparation of maple syrup in pans at the former Nashville Creamery, estimates that nearly 300 gallons of syrup will be realiz­ ed, bringing $2.50 a gallon. Proceeds will be used ex­ clusively for the Nashville Youth Council to purchase needed recreational equipment. Experienced makers of maple syrup and sugar are lending their assistance. Farmers who have discon­ tinued sugar bush activities on their own farms are loaning equipment. Most of the labor is donated. Supervisor Mearle Scott, acting as chairman for the Nashville Development Association, which is spon­ soring the project; Earl Olmstead, village president, and J. Robert Smith, president of the Chamber of Com­ merce, believe that Nashville has set an example in making practical use of their maple shade trees that other com­ munities might profitably follow. The girls pitched in to do their share by canning the finished product. In a 1942 Grand Rapids Press photo, Doris Dull and Hazel Jones paste labels on syrup cans. The Lansing State Journal praised Nashville youths for going ahead and "doing something for themselves without waiting for aid or consent of Washington." in Michigan, and thereby coming... Otto Lass at the flour mill hangs three cheers for our The young workers on the had an evaporator that he was Michigan town by the name of project are working long willing to permit the (sponsor­ Nashville. It is west of Lans­ hours, and doubtless they find ing Nashville Development) ing, something like halfway themselves plenty tired at association to use and' Earl between Charlotte and times,- but glory be! They Olmstead, who in addition to Hastings. have not asked the United occupying the office ofvillage The lads and lasses of the States Congress for a single president, manages the affairs town are working “like six­ cent. Such a disposition means of the Farmers Co-operative ty” in a community way, pro­ a future for America. Creamery, found space fn the ducing maple syrup, the pro­ old plant of the creamery, for From the Grand Rapids the evaporating room. Gail ceeds of which are to go for Press: making the best playgrounds Lykins and his twin sons, NASHVILLE Children Sherman and Charles, install­ possible for a place the size of here are busy earning for Nashville. ed the Evaporator. themselves recreation The sap and the syrup and A week ago the project got the contributory disposition of facilities for summer by under way when Mearle Scott harvesting a crop of maple went out with a squad of high the adults to the enterprise are syrup from several hundred school and grade school boys all sweet to be remembered, shade trees that line all streets and assisted them in placing but the point about the whole of this Barry County village. matter that gives deep and spiles in the trees. By working long hours after lasting satisfaction is that the Since then Hamp and some school, the youngsters see 50 or more boys — and some boys and girls of Nashville have gone ahead and are do­ success far ahead of the an­ girls, too — have worked ticipated return in the first almost day and night on the ing something for themselves season of a community-wide job. In addition to the finan­ without waiting for the aid or Three men largely responsible for the now-famous consent of Washington. The project by which the recrea­ cial return, Hamp sees in the Nashville community syrup project were (from left) folks who are to be benefitted tion program in Riverside project much education and Earl D. Olmstead, Len W. Feighner and John Hamp, park will be financed next business training for the are not asking a cent of the summer. taxpayers... seen counting proceeds in this Grand Rapids Press pupils. Back in 1917, Len W. photo that accompanied a 1944 Nashville News arti­ A few adults, all practical Using a couple of 80-gallon Feighner, local newspaper men of experience, and the cle. Editor-publisher Donald Hinderliter called Hamp tanks such as are used on a youths, doing with what they broker, saw the possiblities of farm for watering stock, the the "spark plug" in implementing the 1942 project. From the Lansing State had to do with, are making a community sugar bush The idea originated with Feighner a quarter-century boys have traveled about the Journal (editorial page): maple syrup in the most ap- within the village limits. earlier. village daily tending the sap It is maple sugar time here proved manner and producing Nothing came ofthe proposal, buckets. Sometimes this part a goodly supply. The young however. This year Feighner of the job has taken them well again offered his plan and cooperators are being careful into the night, but they not to infringe on the market John Hamp, agricultural haven’t shirked a bit, Hamp teacher in the high school, of established sugar-makers. The trees are what may be became interested... Continued on next page— termed the community trees of Nashville. A sufficient number of splies for tapping was lent by men well dispositioned toward the project. The flour mill man lent an evaporator and the president of the village found a place to shelter it and set it up. Eighty-gallon tanks, such as those used for watering stock, have been put on trailers 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE behind available automobiles and so the tenders of the sap pails are able to empty their catch quickly and the whole Open: Monday-Saturday •batch carted off to the evaporators. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is estimated that i something like 8,000 gallons of sap will be gathered with 200 gallons ofsyrup resulting. The project thus far has not \ cost more than $25. The effort ; Nashville boys collected sap in 80-gallon tanks on trailers pulled by available being made is expected to j result in $500. This sum will autos and hauled it to the evaporator in the old creamery building. Pictured i WE DELIVER not pay for the playground as C? this 1942 Grand Rapids Press photo at Putnam Park are (from left) Jerry Warner, projected, the cost of it is be"-JfLeonard Kane, Billy Hoffman, Gerald Meade, Vernon Wheeler and Howard ing estimated at around $800, 'rl-l Downing. The youths often worked late into night to complete the task. ; JyLkzAffitfft&t - spr_jp.g ..is,, jU Mapes Family Florist 852-2050 Plants and Fresh Flowers �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 5 Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Saving Spartan price code symbols will benefit local schools computer equipment and other supplies needed by students at Fuller Street and Kellogg elementary schools, said Scramlin. The program will run through December 1992, and is comparable to another on­ going program offered by Campbell Soups and Camp­ bell Cousins: FrancoAmerican and Swanson’s. Labels from any of these pro­ ducts also may be deposited at Carl’s, at Mace Pharmacy, or at the Kellogg or Fuller Street schools. The Campbell program does not refund cash, but in­ stead offers a catalogue of items that may be ordered for school use. For the 1991-92 school year, Scramlin recently ordered 11 items, including nine pieces of computer soft­ ware for Fuller Street school. J-Ad Graphics News Service Universal price code sym­ bols on Spartan products can be translated into dollars to benefit local school students. Denice Scramlin of the Nashville Parent-Teacher Organization last week urged consumers to save Spartan labels displaying the UPC bars and to deposit them at Carl’s Super Market in Nashville. The labels also may be sent to school with the children. “We don’t need the whole label on Spartan products, just the UPC symbol,” said Scramlin. She said some of the codes, such as those on egg cartons, can easily be peeled off the package. The Spartan Corp, will reimburse the PTO at the rate of two cents per symbol. The money will be used to buy Chili, European blend, com, bread, oleo, cake. Thursday, March 26 Sliced beefwith gravy, bak­ ed potato, peas, bread, oleo, dessert. Friday, March 27 Tuna noodle casserole, stir fry blend, beets, bread, oleo, pears. Monday, March 30 Veal parmesan, Italian blend, com, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, March 31 Beef stew, lima beans, biscuit, oleo, dessert. Fuller Street first-grader Amanda Scramlin hands several Spartan product labels to Sonja Little, Carl's Market department head, for deposit in the store's collection box for Spartan UPC codes to benefit local schools. The store also is a collection point for the Campbell company's labels that can be redeemed by the PTO for school supplies. Last year the Campbell Soup program benefitted Kellogg school, which received goalie Nashville's Harvest Festival set for Aug. 15 !*k kl c c*t®*iEii E^ R,1!B3Ht m ! u R*»* !lfoiMt !lfoiMt! ! ^•hlfBik | I kj jMkmjj,ir i ‘MtaH jut ■ The Muzzleloaders’ weekend event, which por­ trays life of traders, trappers and voyagers of the 19th cen­ tury, will coincide again this year with the Harvest Festival to enhance overall attendance. Festival plans agreed to at last Thursday’s meeting in­ clude a pancake breakfast and a waterball contest, each sponsored by the Nashville Fire Department; an arts and crafts show, a clothesline art show, Harvest King and Plans for the 1992 Nashville Harvest Festival were laid at an organizational meeting last Thursday evening. According to spokeswoman Mary Ohler, the date for the festival has been set for Satur­ day Aug. 15. "The Fork River Free Trappers already have begun working on their plans for the Mizzle loaders’ Rendezvous and we have plans under way for quite a few activities for the festival,” said Ohler. S S JTOE 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda Belinda ’s’sHours: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues. Fri: 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only We are here to make you Look your Best ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply ofRK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 CALL THE nsaiB. c® kbSem 1B Sm^-ala **■ akit-iRi* tfa i-m rtiutatis Memories of the past, continued from Page 4 mW reports. to date. diamonds, shuffleboard courts There have been many With the current price of and other equipment are need­ more jobs than originally an­ syrup at $2.50 a gallon, it was ed. The Village Council ticipated. Leaking pails have figured that the gross return agreed to pipe water into the had to be repaired, and the would be somewhere around park and install lights after the The People Paper* boys have done that. More $500, but Hamp says that school board engaged Fred work than was believed figure is not too high and that Jappinga, athletic director at necessary in installing the the sales might be even the high school, on a evaporator was found, such as greater, with Menno Wenger 12-month basis to direct the carpenterjobs and wiring, and and Aubrey Murray, a couple summer activities. the boys and local men have of veterans in the syrup in­ So it appears that Nashville dustry, running the evaporator has an annual community done that. The girls have pitched in to for the association. sugar bush and thus has found do their share and are getting a way to utilize its natural A PUBLICATION OF There probably are 150 to the syrup ready for market by 200 trees in town that haven’t resources to pay for a recrea­ cleaning and labeling cans. been tapped this year and tion program and assist in the Marketing of the syrup, education of the youngsters in when another season rolls THE MOST COMPLETE Hamp has found, has been one around, it is possible the pro­ school. The project is being watch­ of the least troublesome pro­ ject will be expanded, Hamp PRINTING FACILITY ed closely by the faculty at blems. Realizing that many stated. IN THE AREA sugar bush men of this region Michigan State College and About $800 is needed to have customers they have fur­ finance the program planned other institutions, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see nished with syrup and sugar at Riverside Park this year. other communities planning for years, the association Already tennis courts have similar projects soon. didn’t want to interfere with been built, but softball their business. So con­ siderable publicity has been given urging folks to continue II patronizing the same farmers who have served them in other years. But there has been no shor­ tage of buyers. Most of the syrup has been sold outside Upon the approval of a NEW mortgage at Ionia County National Bank, you will this community in Battle receive $50.00 at closing. Bring in a land contract or mortgage not presently Creek, Grand Rapids, Lans­ financed at Ionia County National Bank, and it will be considered as NEW. ing and other cities and orders have been coming in daily. Call this number today — (616) 367-4911, ask ask for Dale Hefty. When the last bucket of sap is poured into the evaporator it is believed the syrup will have been sold if orders continue to hometown pride/hometown spirit come in at the rate they have offices in Ionia, Woodland and Belding WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED at jasaitoiE aS I. !0i#^ ft uts^8^' srf irjii'^®3 kri hi*"41* ’। 0 m0l ^0ait' l^£1^’ ! 'l^1^ lV Toni’s Style Shop See Harvest Fest. Page 14 iwiWkriii 1 ® nHipliii "® tUilpiM I® krnnip 0 r0i. nets and science Action and weather videotapes. Deposit boxes to receive the Spartan labels and the Campbell-Franco AmericanSwanson labels are conve­ niently located in the grocery cart aisle at Carl’s. Wednesday, March 25 Nashville, Herminetts; Delton, Birthday Party, Nutri­ tion Ed.; Woodland, Mike Haskamp, Michigan State Police on burgarly. Thursday, March 26 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, AARP Taxes 10-2. Friday, March 27 Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, Home Heating Credit 9:30-11:30 and 2-4; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, March 30 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, Herminetts. Tuesday, March 31 - All sites puzzles. Queen contest, softball com­ petition and children’s games. New ideas for Nashville’s 1992 festival are an indoor arts and crafts show, and judging of homegrown pro­ duce and baked goods. “I’m really excited about the indoor craft show because it should make it easier for the exhibitors and the public,” noted Ohler. “Also, the pro­ duce and baked goods contest tflisk^g Id Events Lunch Menu Wednesday, March 25 । (616) 945-9554 YOUMAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR WW Ionia County National Bank 11 If -Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S I BINGO III ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 5 ; ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.£ ii ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g I Equal Housing Lender *This offer Good 2-1-92 through 3-31-92. Not valid on refinancing an 1CXB mortgage. Member FDIC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1,992 — Page 6 Dena Burton is Vermontville’s alternate queen by Susan Hinckley Dena Burton had to postpone a planned summer trip to Finland, but it was worth it. As Vermontville’s 1992 Alternate Syrup Queen, she will have a busy summer ahead of her, promoting the Art is a favorite subject of 1992 Alternate Maple Syrup Queen Dena Burton. She did this pastel as a Christmas gift for her mother. village and its sweet industry. Dena was named runner-up to 1992 Queen Aymie Alderink in competition last month. After reigning over Vermontville’s 52nd annual Maple Syrup Festival, held during the last weekend of April, the duo expect to ap­ pear in numerous festival parades throughout Michigan. Dena, who celebrated her 17th birthday March 16, had planned to go to Finland this summer as an exchange stu­ dent under the Lions Club In­ ternational program. She now has received permission to postpone the visit until the summer of 1993, after she has graduated from Maple Valley High School. A student in the Maple Valley system since kindergarten, Dena lives at 313 S. Main St., Vermont­ ville, with her parents, Denise and Nyle Wells; brother T. J., 14, and sister Leanne, who will be 10 in April. Her grandprarents are Car­ roll and Phyllis Wells, former local residents now living at Lake Wells, Fla., and Fred and Maryann Gagne of Dimondale. One of Dena’s favorite ac­ tivities is participating in Ver­ montville Bible Church’s AWANA program, in which teen and adult volunteers help young children learn about the Bible with sessions of songs, stories and games conducted at the church every Wednes­ day evening. “My younger sister is the one who inspired me (to get invovled with AWANA),” says Dena. “Now I look forward to Wednesday nights. I just love it.” As for her inspiration to run for Maple Syrup Queen, Dena also attributes that to family members: her grandmother Phyllis Wells and her aunt Sally (Wells) Rempel of Vermontville. “They are the two who really set it off for me,” said Dena. She adds that her father, Nyle Wells, also en­ couraged her. “Dad always had hopes,” notes Dena. In addition to knowledge about maple syrup and first­ hand experience in turning sap into syrup, queen contestants are judged on appearance, poise, speaking ability, a writ­ ten essay and ability to repre­ sent the community. Dena recently has been working with the Don and Karen Hickey family, local maple syrup producers, to learn more about the process. So far, she has canned the syrup and helped clean the filtering system. She also plans to work with local producers John and Nor­ ma Viele, where her parents have helped with the syrup making. “That’s usually something we do as a family,” said Dena. Syrup making has extra Bea Pino Memorial Scholarship announced The first MVMS Founda­ tion Funder Listing for 1992 is the Beatrice J. Pino MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 I or Phone 852-1916 REALTOR* Homer Winegar, GRI Broker (Graduate Realtors Institute) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD............................ HUBERT DENNIS............... EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HNIS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available HASTINGS • $42,000! CLOSE TO and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) HOSPITAL BUNGALOW • LAKE ODESSA - 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) JUST LISTED! S Eves. 726-0223 ........ 852-1784 ........ 726-1171 852-2012 ......... 726-0122 NEW LISTING: NASHVILLE, NICE 2 STORY, 9 ROOM HOME - 5 bed­ rooms, first floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for more details. (N-399) BEDROOM “FAMILY HOME” • NASHVILLE - 2 NOW $37,900! NASHVILLE - “FAM­ HOME” 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, two story garage, a "well-cared for" home on a large double lot. (N-380) ILY baths, large, partly fenced back yard; close to school & shopping. On Thornapple River & priced to sell!! Just add "your" family — Call Jeri 726-1171. (N-151) - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES TERMS NASHVILLE - 80 ACRE FARM $79,900! 2 story, 3 bedroom home, 72x40 tool shed, 24x48 hog barn, 36x48 basement barn. Maple Valley Schools. Call Don. (F-382) • ■ LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 40 ACRES • NORTH OF BELLEVUE has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. $28,000. (VL-384) NEW LISTING: Nashville 3 BR, 1 % baths, front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, cor­ ner lot. Call for more informa­ tion, and appointment to see. (N-152) NEAR VERMONTVILLE Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 10 ACRE 24 ACRES PARCEL IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Memorial. Funder listings are for $100 or more during a calendar year. The plaque for the 1991 Funders has been ordered and should be available for view­ ing at Maple Valley High School by early April. Additional memorials for Dorothy L. Benton have been received from Dorothy Wieland, Ronald Mull, Guy and Vivian Adsit and family, and Gayion and Marie Fisher. Memorials for Beatrice Pino have been received from Board of Directors for MVMS Foundation, Robert Minnard, Genevieve Hafner, the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee, D.S. Goodyear III, Jim Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews, Robert and Mildred Otis, Gerald and Anne Kent, Nelson Brumm, Melonie Garlinger, Sandra Briggs, Steve Slag, Laurie Kipp, David Hustwick, Maple Valley Education Association, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, Dorothy and Elbert Carpenter, Elizabeth Under­ wood, Alvin and Susie, Butler Family, Robert and Carol Dwyer, and the Hastings Branch of AAUW. Memorials for Irene Hamp have been received from the Maple Valley Education Association, Nelson Brumm, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, and Gayion and Marie Fisher. Dorothy and Elbert Carpenter sent memorials for Ralph Wells, Hugh Dorman and in honor for Mr. and Mrs. Hale Hokanson’s 50th anniversary. Nelson Brumm contributed in memory of Raymond Shaf­ fer and Gayion and Marie Fisher and Phyllis Kilpatrick in memory of Ralph Wells. Mildred Carey also donated to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Dena’s hobby is collecting stuffed teddy bears and unicorns, and her favorite pastime is volunteering at Vermontville Bible Church in a special program for children. special meaning for Dena s family. “My father met my mom through (working at) the Sugar Shanty,’’ she explained. Dena’s hobbies include reading, especially novels; collecting teddy bears and unicorns, and putting together puzzles (she recently com­ pleted a 1,000-piece teddy bear puzzle). At school, art is Dena’s favorite subject. She is especially enthusiastic about working with pastels, and recently completed a floral rose picture, which she presented to her mother for Christmas. Dena also is involved with the Maple Valley Higgh School chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving. Dena and Queen Aymib will reign over the 1992 festival without a court. Traditionally, the syrup queen has a court comprised of several other girls, but this year no other prospective candidates met the eligibility requirements by'the deadline to enter. This is thought to betthe first time in the history of. the festival that the syrup queen has not had a court. COUPON HULST H CLEANERS I PICK-UP | STATION 1 Bring in this ad for 10 10% OFF any Fa Fabric Purchase Coupon Expires Saturday, April 4,1992 open Mon.-Thurs. 8 to 5:30 t Fri. 8 to 7 Sat. 9 to 5:30 Ph. 945-9673 COUPON Sewing ewng Machine Repair by Mr. J ( 945-9673 Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in March, you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 7 Vermontville Historical Society to hear about the Titanic March 26 Dick Kishpaugh of Parch­ ment, a member of the Titanic Historical Society, will be guest speaker at a meeting this week of the Vermontville Historical Society, announced President Mary Fisher. The meeting will begin with a potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. The public is invited to at­ tend, said Fisher, adding that she hopes for a large turnout for what promises to be an entertaining program. CALENDAR of EVENTS The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: March 21-28 - ANR Week at MSU. Complete programs available at the Extension Office. April 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. April 2 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Building, Fairgrounds. April 6 - MAEH Council, 2 p.m., Extension Office; 1:30 p.m., Executive Committee. April 8 - Spring TelFarm Assistance Program - PreRegistration necessary, call the Extension Office at 948-4862. Kishpaugh will relate many unusual facts about the Titanic, the “unsinkable” White Star Line ship that struck an iceberg and sank in the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, on its maiden voyage to the United States. Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph and developer of the Morse Code, which played a role in Titanic story, was a great-great uncle to Kishpaugh. His appearance in Vermont­ ville was arranged by Gene Fisher, program chairman of rSUNFIELD CELEBRATES"! SESQUICENTENIAL In celebration of the Township’s Sesquicentenial, we the Township Board, are accepting drawings, paintings or other visual creations depicting life in Sunfield Township. Logo should include the words Sunfield Township and Michigan and possibly the dates 1842 and 1992. Contest is open to all Sunfield Township Residents only. There shall be two prizes awarded. One category being for children grades K to 8, and another for 9th graders through adults. Each prize to be a $100.00 U.S. Savings Bond. Titanic expert Dick Kishpaugh will relate many unusual and little-known details of the 1912 sinking of the White Star Line ship when he speaks in Vermont­ ville Thursday evening. The event is being sponsored by the local historical society. the local historical society. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring a dish to pass, and ifunable to come in Actual design may be taken directly from one of the win­ ning entries or may be a combination of several entries. Entries will be accepted by mail at P.O. Box 204, Sunfield, Ml 48890 or at the home of any Board Member; please call first. Any questions, please call Supervisor Smith at , 517-566-8172 between 8-5, or Clerk Smith after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends at 517-566-8461.______________ time for the meal, they may still take in the program, which will follow the dinner. Deadline for all entries to be May 1,1992. The decision of the judges will be final. (2/18-3/17-4/7/92-114) Gillette NCAA Specials Tookes celebrate 50th anniversary Ronald W. and Marcelle Tooke of 568 Fairfield Ave. in Battle Creek have returned from Chicago, where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Tooke and the former Marcelle Marshall were married on March 7, 1942, in Spartanburg, S.C. He was employed by A. B. Stove Co. in 1933, served in the Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946, returning to work at A. B. Stove Co. until 1954. He retired from Consumers Power Co. in 1976. He enjoys playing golf and was a 38-year member of Marywood Country Club, and is a life member of American Legion Post No. 54 and BPOE Lodge No. 131. Marcelle retired from FEMA Staff College at the Federal Center in 1979, and is a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. They are members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tablets or Caplets 100’s BAUSCH & LOMB Gillette Sensor Blades 5’s......... Saline Solutions Gillette Atra or Trac II Blade 5’s....................................... 019 12oz. FLEX Shampoo or Conditioner Right Guard Sport Stick 2.5 oz., A/P 2 oz. or Stick Original 2.5 oz.. *1.77 Right Guard 10 oz. or A/P 6 oz. Aerosols........................................ *2.77 Soft & Dri Solid 1.75 oz. or Roll-On 1.5 oz.............. The Dry Look 8 oz... KAOPECTATE 8 oz. or Tablets 39 12’s............................... Children’s Liquid 6 oz. or Chewable Aiw A> Tablets 16’s.............. RIOPAN PLUS 2 Now Accepting — Letters of General Inquiry for United Way Budget 92-93 Interested Barry County Non-profit groups may submit letter to... — st/I 29 CLEAR EYES Gillette Foamy 11 oz. One Touch II Blood Glucose Monitoring System Sale Price........ ............. ’99.99 System Sale Price Less Mfg. Consumer Trade-In....................... .’25.00 Less. Mfg. Consumer Trade­ In ’50.00 Your Cost After Refund & Trade-In 24” .5 oz. eyes .’49.99 Your Cost After Trade-In FREE Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine 20’s................. 049 Night Time 20’s 3” P.O. Box 81 Hastings, Ml 49058 HOURS; 9 a.nr. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday — DEADLINE IS APRIL 6, 1992 — One Touch Less Mfg. Consumer Cash Refund.... .... -’50.00 Barry Area United Way ATTENTION: Budget & Allocations Committee *1.77 *2.77 *2.99 *1.19 Soft & Dri Aerosol 6 oz. 15 oz. Select Formulas Suspension *2.66 *2.77 Good News Disposable 10’s..... Daily Cleaner 1.5 oz K^tate *3.29 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 8 ‘Community Action Day' set for April 14 in Charlotte Capital Area Community Services Inc. will sponsor the fifth annual Eaton County Community Action Day, April 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1000 W. Lawrence in Charlotte. Other human service providers will join CACS. bring-ing information about their . programs. “Community Action Day” was attended by more than 650 people last year. Those interested in receiving a new commodity food card for the 1992-93 surplus food distribution should attend to obtain their cards. Those who wish to receive com­ modities for the first time should also apply. Commodity Foods are surplus food provided to Capital Area Community Ser- Open class vices by the USDA for distribution. One must have a new pink card in order to receive commodities during the June distribution. Those who are unemployed, underemployed, living on a fixed income or receiving public assistance may qualify. This is also the time to learn about other community ser­ vices. Information booths will be available on employment, health, home weatherization, preschool programs, housing, fuel assistance and services for senior citizens. Community leaders, concerned citizens and consumers are encouraged to attend. For more information, call the Eaton County Action Center (543-5465) or the Eaton County Senior Citizen Office (543-6075). fair superintendent needed An open class fair superintendent is needed to help prepare for the 1992 Eaton County 4-H Fair July 19-26 at the fairgrounds in Charlotte. An assistant superintendent is needed in the senior citizens’ department. The senior citizens’ department is designed for persons 65 years ofage or older. The variety of classes available to senior citizens of amateur status in­ cludes needlecrafts, wood­ working, sewing, and ceramics. For more information about volunteering to help at the county fair, call Cheryl VanAken at 663-1885. R.L. Hill Tax Service INDIVIDUALS, FARMS, BUSINESSES 657 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan — 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE — 517-726-0282 ...by appointment • Walk-ins Welcome MAPLE VALLEY BOARD NOMINATING PETITION School Board nominating petitions may be obtained at t the office of the Superintendent of Schools by anyone in­ terested in being a candidate for a position on the Maple Valley Board of Education. The terms of Joseph Briggs,, Lynn Mengyan and Harold Steward expire on June 30* 1992. The terms of office are as follows: One one-year term - July 1,1992 through June 30 1993 One three-year term - July 1,1992 through June 30 1995 One four-year term - July 1,1992 through June 30,’ 1996 Nominating petitions must be filed with the Secretary, Board of Education or designee not later than 4:00 p.mj Monday, April 6,1992. Any candidate filing a nominating petition may withdraw only by filing written notice of withdrawal, signed by the candidate, with the Secretary of the Board of Education or designee not later than 4-00 p.m. Thursday, April 9,1992. outlet switch Vermontville Hardware 23 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml 726-1121 HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maple Valley FFA attending state convention Seven Members of the Maple Valley FFA chapter are in East Lansing March 23-25, as the Michigan Association of FFA celebrates its 64th annual State Conven­ tion during Agriculture and Natural Resources Week at Michigan State University. During the two-day conven­ tion, FFA members from across the state gather to con­ duct business and to recognize fellow members for their outstanding achievements. Several special activities are planned for this year’s con­ vention, as members celebrate the theme “FFA, the Wave of the Future!” According to State FFA Ad­ visor Richard Karelse, incen­ tive awards will be presented to more than 600 outstanding FFA members and chapters by the State FFA Association and the National FFA Foun­ dation. State Degrees will be presented to 213 members who qualify, on the basis of their occupational and leader­ ship achievements. Several adults also will be honored for their service to FFA. State President Mike Smego of the Cassepolis chapter and other state of­ ficers will preside over the convention sessions. Two of­ ficial delegates from each of the 150 chapters in the state will represent the membership in voting on key issues of business. According to Smego, delegates Kim Thompson, Michelle Gidner and alter­ nates Brian Dennis represent Maplewood honor roll set for fourth quarter B Fourth Grade average-Jeff Aspinall, John Aspinall, Carrie Balko, Eren Berry, Joey Bowers, Cyrus Brandenburg, Amanda Briggs, Annie Burton, Katrina Coblentz, Debbie Collier, Julia Draper, Nicole Hoff­ man, Kevin Horton, Kyle Kines, Ken Lackscheide, Mis­ ty Nisse, Christina Pena, Leticia Pena, Jessica Primm, Jeremy Rasey, Justin Seitier, Kristin Setchfield, Steve Snip­ man, Danielle Spicer, Joshua Smith, Stephanie Stanton, Latesnia Ward, Chad Wetzel. Fifth Grade All A’s-Jared Carpenter, Becki Conroy, Aaron Demp­ sey, Erica Krolik, Melissa Mansfield, Joe Stade). B Average-JeffBraden Eli Brisco, Nick Bumford, Seleena Carpenter, Ben Car­ rigan, Nate Davidson, Troy Duffey, Stacie Goris, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Jonessa Hammonds, Levon Hammond, Karl Hoover, Sara Horowitz, Zac Jarvie, Jon Ke- nyon, Desiree Lorenz, Jamie Morris, Craig McDougal, Craig Rogers, Sarah Russell, Melanie Snance, Ben Shepherd, Amber Snilling, Krista Teasdale, Adam Thompson, Loren Wright. Sixth Grade All A’s-Erin Booher, Nicky Bulmer, Kirsten Klinkham­ mer, Travis McIntyre, Kim Pennington, Katrina Rasey, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Dawn VanderVlucht. B Average-Shelley Arras, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Car­ rigan, Emily Cerny, Josh Cook, Rusty Cox, Jessica Dempsey, Michelle Dennis, Steve Doyle, Jennifer Forquer, Lisa Gibson, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Jenny Hois­ ington, Casey Hudson, Jonathon Kay, Barret Noggle, Cory Petnick, Doug Philipp, Mandy Pierce, Malinda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Jason . Thompson, Travis VanAlstine, Trevor Wawiemia, Erica White. the Maple Valley FFA chapter. Other highlights include the naming of the State Farmer and Star State Agribusinessman and the elec­ tion of the 1992-93 state of­ ficers. Contestants who have previously won honors in local, district and regional competition will compete in the state finals of eight leader­ ship contests. Awards will be presented for community development, agriculture proficiency, outstanding scholarship, and chapter membership contest. Agricultural and careeroriented exhibits will also be featured. Agriscience education teacher Ronald Worth is the advisor of the Maple Valley Chapter. Local officers in­ clude Secretary Kim Thomp­ son, Reporter Michelle Gidner, and members Brian Dennis, Ryan Gidner, Mark Porritt, Tara Hoover and Greg Little. School Lunch Menus beans, applesauce. Fuller St. School Wednesday, March 25 Tuesday, March 31 Taocs/chips, 1e t tuce/cheese, peach dessert, butter sandwich. Thursday, March 26 French toast/syrup, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Friday, March 27 1/2 day school. No lunch. Monday, March 30 Pizza, asparagus, pears. Tuesday, March 31 Chicken nuggets/dip, rice, green beans, peach, butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. *Fiestada, com, Thursday, March 26 ♦Salad, *Beef Stroganoff, ♦Com Dog, peas, fruit juice, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, March 27 1/2 day of School. lunch. No Monday, March 30 ♦Salad, *Pizza, Maplewood School Wednesday, March 25 Chicken nuggets, peas, fruit. green w/dip, Thursday, March 26 Hot dog w/bun, vegetable beans, fruit. Friday, March 27 of school- No ir 1/2 day. lunch. Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, March 25 ♦Salad, pears. ♦Salad, *Fish/bun, *Hot dog/bun, broccoli, peach crisp, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Monday, March '30 Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, pickles, fruitpbread and butter sandwich. Tuesday, March 31 Ravolli, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject4o change. VERMONTVILLE Maple Syrup Festival TALENT Obituaries SHOW Friday, P.M., April 24 Call... 726-0554 726-0670 Two Divisions: Jr. Ages 12 & Under Sr. Ages 13 & Up or Elmo L. Hoffman HASTINGS - Elma L. Hoff­ man, 87 of 3677 Coats Grove Road, Hastings passed away Friday, March 13, 1992 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Hoffman was bom November 20, 1904 in Hast­ ings Township, Barry County, the daughter of Milton and Bertha (Btyant) Gesler. She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools and graduated from Nashville High School. She received her Teachers Certifi­ cation from the Old Barry County Normal and her B.A. Degree in education from Western Michigan University. She was married to Ernest Hoffman in May of 1927. They lived in Battle Creek, Banfield, Lacey and Bellevue before moving to the family farm home on the Coats Grove Road in 1946. Mrs. Hoffman’s teaching career spanned nearly 30 years. She taught in numerous rural schools in Barry and Calhoun Counties and retired from the Hastings School System in 1969. She was a member of the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church, National and Michi­ gan Education Associations, Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, Barry County Retired Teach­ ers Association. Mrs. Hoffman is survived by two sons, Ernest Hoffman, Jr. of Battle Creek and Paul Hoffman of Hastings; seven grandchildren; 16 great grand­ children; nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest on June 11,1984 and by a sister, Edna. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend James E. Leitzman officiating. Burial was in the Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornap­ ple Manor or the Barry County Christian School in Quimby. 15th Michigan Antiquarian Book And Paper Show Sunday, March 29 - 10am-5pm ATTENTION: Business Owners, Fund Raisers, Ball Teams, Boys & Girls Little League or Schools Come in or call us...We have the equipment and experience to do your Silk Screening — your garments or ours. We are in business as always to work for you. Keeping our overhead down insures that we can be competitive on our pricing. We have a full line of ball uniforms, caps, jackets, sweats and tees. If you need us or you have a non-profit idea, let’s talk. Give us a call at 852-1757, ask for Sandy. CW-STUFF and SILK SCREENING 100 Dealers-S3.00 Civic Center — 505 W. Allegan, Lansing, Ml Lower Level Wo: (517)332-0112 Michlgan'e Lergee] Bog* end Paper Show!! 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 9 Bruins lead Kellogg floor hockey league By Art Frith Pet of the Week This three month old terrier mix, named buddy has a very gentle disposition and is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food and blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals during the cold weather. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. FACTORY WORKERS bar «r U M (litl tan, i! Wtaata.ii inaS httiniiiij dOrita tai ’witakk 1 R3 W*W Alto area company has sending, butting, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings coming In every day. Overtime'‘^nd weekends available.- To be .given immediate-con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN t JO A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Services Inc. 698-7979 <eoe) Three Bldgs. South of tomer ofM-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., Suite 150} (located in the Kentwood Corporate • • 1 Gomp/exJx * EXJX Play resumed Tuesday night in the Kellogg Floor Hockey League, after a week off due to a late winter storm. The Bruins demonstrated why they are sitting on top of the league standings, as they handed the Maple Leafs their second loss of the season. After a scoreless first period, Rob Hustwick pass­ ed the puck to Troy Sloan for the Bruins’ first goal fo the match midway through the second period. Two minutes later, April Randall slammed the plastic puck past the Maple Leafs’ goalie to give the Bruins a 2-0 lead. Ricky Stephens connected with Josh Oleson and cut the Bruins’ lead to one by the end ofthe second period, but the Maple Leafs were not Michigan State University will have a swine artificial in­ semination school from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 8 at the MSU Swine Research Center on Forest Road in East Lansing. Producers can learn about COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Mick lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 114” pipe 5’ length Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-03 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville DH ftf from page 5 mittee has other plans under way, which it hopes to imple­ ment in 1992. The next plann­ ing session is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Nashville Council Chambers. reproductive physiology, semen collection evaluation and handling, as well as heat detection, proper time of in­ semination and management practices. Cost of the program is $25 and reservations are required by calling Alan Snedegar at (517) 355-7485. Because of the hands-on nature of this in-depth train­ ing, this class will be limited to 20 individuals on a firstcome, first-served basis. Par­ ticipants are required to bring a clean pair of overalls and boots. Jobs Wanted peared to be a replay of the first two matches, as the Flyers kept their opponents under control. Scott Van Engen put the Flyers on the scoreboard early in the first period. Assisted by Van Engen and Brandon Phenix, Trish Johnson scored double goals, followed -by a goal from Aaron Treloar. The Blackhawks looked as if they would go into the se­ cond period scoreless. However, as the first period drew to a close. Trent Harvey sent the puck flying into the Flyers’ goal and the score was Flyers 4 Blackhawks 1. During the next 10 minutes the Blackhawks ex­ ploded on the wooden arena. Jeff Brzycki socred a hat trick and assisted Chris Lentz for a goal to give the Blackhawks a 5-4 lead. Three minutes into the third period, Brzycki connected with Jarad Carpenter and the Blackhawks went ahead 6-4. The Flyers answered with back-to-back goals from Lee Gould and a combination from Jeremy Mix and Jed Brisco, making it 6-all. With 2:32 remaining, Carpenter and Harvey team­ ed up for the final goal ofthe night, and the Blackhawks squeaked by the Flyers with a 7-6 victory. Standings Bruins......... Canadians... Maple Leafs. Blackhawks.. Flyers.......... Rangers...... Red Wings... Vermontville boys and girls TBall, Pee Wee or Little League. — ANNUAL MEETING — Tues., March 31 • 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Williams Room, Maplewood School — ANY QUESTIONS — Neil Gee 726-1047 or Charlie wawiernia 726-0010 Simplicity BABYSITTING BY YOUNG teen. Friday evening, Saturday, day or evening. Has gone through babysitting clinic and has experience. 726-1254 leave message Help Wanted RN’S-LPN’S Needed immediately for comfortable private duty, pediatric case in Barry County. Top pay. Flexible hours. Indivi­ dual orientation and in servicing available. Call collect Allen Health Care 313-732-4430 HORSEBACK RIDING for the Handicapped in Charlotte needs volunteers on Tuesdays, April 14-June 2, 8:45a.m. to 3:30p.m. to work with horses and students. Orientation day, March 31. No experience neces­ sary. Free childcare provided. CaU 627-8888 or 543-0231. For Sale EXERCISE BIKE $50. Two children’s bicycles, 18” wheels, $25 each. 852-9376. FOR SALE: SPINET­ CONSOLE PIANO BARGAIN. Wanted: responsible party to takeover monthly payments on piano. Can be seen locally. Call 1-800-327-3345.__________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans., An ea sy way to m make a last buck. Up to Instant Cash Rebate Or 0% interest and no monthly payments until September, 1992.* Either way, it’s a great time to cut a deal on selected models. Simplicity machines are computer designed, inno­ vatively engineered, and carefully crafted from the finest parts and components. No other brand can compare. So buy a Simplicity today. And take advantage of this great offer before it expires. _________________________©1992 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. *Ask for details. TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville • 726-0569 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 4-0 3-0 .2-2 2-1 .1-3 0-3 .0-3 ATTENTION Anyone interested in coaching Swine producers to meet HARVEST FESTIVAL , will spotlight what the Harvest Festival and this community bountiful are all about harvests and good food.” Ohler said help is still need­ ed in several areas to make the festival a success. Prospective volunteers may contact her at 852-9593. Sought are parade par­ ticipants (civic, school and church groups, bands, clowns, and antique car owners willing to be in the harvest parade; requiring about a one-hour commitment on festival day); banner makers (someone with a com­ puter printer or other means to make large banners announc­ ing events; would require four to six hours between now and festival day); a clean-up crew (small group of individuals, possibly youth group, to clean facilities and grounds would require one to two hours); crafters and artists (willing to show their works at festival and distribute publicity fliers at other shows between now and then; requires minimal time prior to festival). “All of those who have already offered to help are wonderful and their help is greatly appreciated,” com­ mented Ohler. She said the festival com- heard from again. Tom Powers, Scott Ashley and Ricky Fowler scored goals in the third period, giving the Bruins a 5-1 win. An unexpected vacation didn’t affect the Canadians, as they demolished the Rangers, 9-1. Lucas Flory, Jeremy Barlow and Lance Flory each had a pair of goals through the first two periods ofplay. Chris Ewing chalked up a hat trick for the night, including back-toback goals early in the third period. Terrence Augustine prevented a shut-out when he scored the Rangers’ only goal at the end ofthe second period. The best match of the evening came courtesy of the Blackhawks and the Flyers. Initially, the game ap- Drive a little & save a lot! �Th* Wop‘» VoHuy Newt. HoUWIv Tuuadoy Mort* 24. 1W toga 10 Nashville Cub Scouts hold annual Pinewood Derby, winners honored J Ad Graph" i Newt Service Michael Retd emerged a> fint-piece winner in the an nual Pinewood Derby tfaged Saturday 44 Kellogg School by kictl Scout Pack Na. 3176 Scoutmaster Tim Rumtey Mid that 14 Scout* entered the competition In addition, there were 17 eatnet mi the opea claM. in which iiNinp of ■coats are allowed to participate Ruimer*-up in the Seoul division were Mark Pincumhe. secood pianf. Bran don Garvey. third place, aad Chris Lentz, fourth According to Pinewood Derby rule*. youngMer* must design and fashion wooden race can with limited adult AAogon Garvey, younger sister of o Nashville Cub Scout, earned first place In open class, a category in which members of Cub Scout families may enter the local Pinewood Derby. Rick Stephens (center) took se­ cond place In that division; Cameron Smith, third. Protect your .wheels. Check our Cycle Rate insurance TOBIAS-MASON INSURANCE For complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 » 517-852-2005 help. Any design is permissi­ ble, but weight restrictions ■ppfySaturday, their creations were put to the test as the vehicles raced down a special wooden track set up in the school gymnasium. Parents and others relatives and friends provided an ethusiastic audience for the race. In the open class, Megan Garvey, younger sister of a scout, took first place; Rick Stephens, second; and Cameron Smith, third. The award for top design went to Darin Thurn. Runners-up were Jake Goodner, second; and Isaac Franco, third. On April 4 a contingent of the Nashville Cub Scouts will take their vehicles to Hastings to participate in the district Land of Lakes Pinewood Der­ by. Nashville Cub Scouts eligible to participate in that competition are Tigers Cameron Smith, Jason Smith, Ben Swan and Jeff Taylor; Wolves David Rumsey. Darin Thrun, Kellen Dunkclberger and Nicholas Jones; Bears Brian Rumsey, Mark Pincumbc, Michael Reid and Tim Rumsey; and Webelos Chris Lentz and Brandon Garvey. That event will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 231 S. Broadway. At Saturday’s derby in Nashville, refreshments were served, including hot dogs furnished by Carl’s Super Market. Awards for best design went to (from left) Darin Thrun (first); Jake Goodner (second); and Isaac Franco (third). Correction— Brenda LaPrairie, hired by the Maple Valley school board as a health care specialist for student Jacob West, is a licensed practical nurse, not a registered nurse as reported last week in the Maple Valley News. Jacob’s mother, Lori West, reports that she, too, will be filling in when needed to pro­ vide medical supervision at school for her son when the hired specialists are unavailable. Mrs. West notes that there now are four special education students in Maple Valley schools who are attended by government-mandated aides. She said about 50 percent of the costs to the local school district are reimbursed by state and federal funds. A PRINTER THAT IS ... S' Affordable ST Timely Versatile Earning top awards in Saturday’s Pinewood Derby were Nashville Cub Scouts (from left) Michael Reid (first place); Mark Pincumbe (second); Brandon Garvey (third); Chris Lentz (fourth). The trophies handcrafted by Scoutmaster Tim Rumsey are designed to hold the winning autos. Local 4-Hers invited to environment contest The 1992 State 4 H Fish, Wildlife and Environmental Skills Contest will be held May 9 at Michigan State University. UNICELL FURNACE 90% PIUS Efficiency 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 — NOTICE — CASTLETON TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING and BUDGET HEARING Will be held on March 28,1992 at 1:30 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville, Michigan. Along with other Items on the agenda will be a PUBLIC HEARING on the budget, copies of which may be reviewed upon request to the Supervisor or Clerk of Castleton Township. Also to be discussed will be whether to proceed with the application for funds to replace the bridge over the Thornap­ ple River on Greggs Crossing Road. All for or against expenditure of township funds for replacement of the bridge should attend. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township — NOTICE — MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • outdoor and environmental knowledge. For more information, call the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Service office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35lh St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! HASTINGS Eaton County 4-H members, along with 4-H’ers from across the state, may compete in teams in a fun orienteering course, with questions challenging their Custom Built Duct Work walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 Any Nashville resident who is a qualified elector and interested in being consid­ ered for an appointment to fill a 1 year Village Trustee vacancy. Please leave your name at the Village Hall by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Nashville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday /'March 24, 1992 — Page 11 Brochures talk about older drivers' needs One in every six Michigan drivers will be age 65 or older by the year 2020, AAA Michigan reports. “Because of the increasing number of older drivers, steps should be taken to adjust for the effects of the aging pro­ cess, including choosing a vehicle that meets special needs,” said Community Safety Services Manager Jerry Basch. In choosing a vehicle, older drivers should: • Consider buying a full­ size car for more protection in accidents and ease of entering and exiting. • Check the height of the driver’s seat, steering flex­ ibility and distance to pedals and controls to make sure they are convenient and easy for the driver to operate. • Aim for maximum visibility by purchasing an automobile with a right-side mirror, minimal non-tinted glass and effective windshield wipers. • Consider an automobile with convenient features such as automatic transmission, power windows, door locks and easy-to-read gauges and dials. These tips are included in a free AAA brochure titled “Straight Talk for Older Drivers — Buying a Car,” designed to help mature drivers choose the car best suited to their needs. “Buying a Car” is the first in a series of instructional booklets on dealing with the needs of older drivers. The pamphlets can be ob­ tained at any full-service AAA Michigan branch office From Our Readers Misconceptions about camping group Dear editor: I must correct some of the statements in the recent article about the school board meeting. First, the name of the organization handling the camping during the Maple Syrup Fetival on the school parking lot is Ledge Loafers Chapter of Michigan, Na­ tional Campers and Hikers Association. The correct name was read by Supt. Ozzie Parks during the meet. For Seven area matmen place at Lakewood Tournament 1'T."S SK'i inimM inn l-l ahi d 44s im? tB.ll FlSJlKfflri tBll Biib R m £aai®ftl R ta Tyler Robins, a sixth grader at Kellogg School and the son of Barry and Sharon Robins, is in his fourth year with the Charlotte Wrestling Club. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Business Services SALES & SERVICE BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment 4” to 12” WELLS Thank You • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... CARD OF THANKS A word of thanks to Roger Boyd for taking time on your way to work to help someone in their time of need. A special thank you. From a stranded motorist » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies.. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE statewide or by writing AAA Michigan Community Safety Services, 1 Auto Club Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126. Seven Maple Valley­ area members of the Charlotte Wrestling Club medalled at Saturday's Lakewood tournament. It was the second tournament of the year for the club. Placing were: 8- under- Jeff Wright, heavyweight (first) 9- 10 year olds- Andrew Wright, 90 lbs (first); Matt Thorn, heavyweight (second); Jonathan Thompson, 60 lbs (second); Adam Watson, 70 lbs (third); Jeff Jones, 75 lbs (third) 11-12 year olds- Pat Lowe, 80 lbs (first). CARD OF THANKS A very special thank you The family of Hal Phenix would like to thank our dear family and friends for their contributions and loyal support at Hal’s Benefit. A very special thank you to Southend softball team, which Hal loved so much. Also to Shel­ ly Armour, the VFW Post 8260, Ron and Barb James, and the Nashville, Hastings and Vermontville merchants for their time and donations. It is sure a warm feeling to know how much we are loved. We didn’t mean to leave anyone ouL Thank you, we love you all. Nancy Tony and Brenda Andy and Brenda Tim and Kari Scott and Tracy Gaymarie and Brian Vallita and Ron and grandchildren THANK YOU The family of Floyd Gearhart and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baes wish to thank everyone for their THANK YOU prayers, cards, flowers, food and The family of Stub Dow donations. Thanks for the E.R. nurses in I.C.U., Dr. Brown, Dr. would like to thank each of you Brasseur in Pennock Hospital for your love and support at the for all the kindness and care. time of our loss. Our pain has been eased by Also thanks for the Lakewood Community Ambulance and your cards, calls, flowers, food Mercy Ambulance. Thanks to and offers to care for the the Ladies from the Central grandchildren. A special thank you must be Methodist Church in Lake O and made to David and Sara Rosier, Faro’s. Big thanks to Koops Funeral who provided the calming Home crew in Lake O and to the comfort we thought not possible. families friend pastor and the We thank you for the generous organist support of Stub’s love for fire­ Thanks to all works and for celebrating his life Gearhart family with us. The Dow Family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baes background, the parent organization is the largest family-oriented camping organization in North America and is non-profit, which “Good Sam” and other similar organizations are not. Second, the fee for the en­ tire weekend is $12, not $12 per night, as stated. The cam­ ping has been in the parking lot for the last 10 years or so with the same arrangements. This is not, as indicated, pure profit. We start with a $30 membership in the Maple Syrup Association. The next expense is a rally permit from Eaton County Health Depart­ ment, which was $25 two years ago and may have gone up. Then the Health Depart­ ment will require at least one porta john (unisex) or maybe two (one for each sex). These are $100 apiece. Now, as anyone can see, before there is any profit there will have to Corey Mettler will play the role of Tevye in the Maple be quite a few R.V’s in the Valley High School production of "Fiddler on the lot. Third, the people coming Roof" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. He is will be from all over shown here rehearsing the song "If I Were A Rich Michigan, maybe Indiana and Man." Tickets for the production are $2. A reception Ohio, and the hosting group with the cast will be held after the Friday and Saturday will be made up from families performances. and people from Eaton and In­ gham counties. The Ledge Loafers chapter 9999999999999999999999999999999992 did not have the $100 deposit because we have donated our — Fourth Term — funds for charitable purposes and this would have created a hardship. That is why the first motion wasn’t seconded. Fourth, it was stated that Begin March 30, 1992 from the profits (if any) we would probably give a dona­ To enroll, call... tion to the local scholarship MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY fund. Respectfully, EDUCATION at 852-9275 Amandaa MacDonald Vermontville Fiddler of the Roof to start Thursday HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION CLASSES (517)726-0181 STANTON'S *3 bedroom home with attached garage, mud/laundry room ‘Only $44,900! (CH-115) 144 SOUTH F1AIIT STCCCT !L"£□3 uttMortTviiie. Micn;c/in 49096 nashviuc (517) 852-1717 . ‘Owner very anxious to sell this 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre ‘Priced at only $31,900 (CH-113) ‘Just $23,900 buys this 3-4 bedroom home ‘3 bedroom home with 1 '/a baths, 1 st floor located on a corner lot. Convenient location! (N-84) (N-85) laundry, new deck L-104. Approx. 10 acre building site. Contract terms..... located in the Nashville area. Land contract terms. L-103. 60 acres with trees — possible building site. L-100. Two lots with Jordan Lake access for only $8,900 ................. Land contract terms. CALL ABOUT OUR OTHER VACANT LAND PARCELS! Approx. 30 acres located in the Olivet area.... SOLD AT AUCTION ...Completely fenced. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 24, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville —■ Ww w C Capise apise^^rr MA A.iinc nc. Every Day OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 r ZU0* ’U 0^b 0* HJU U 160 S. Main, Vermontville ■ We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. on Manufacturers coupons Check Out Our "in-store specials PRICES EFFECTIVE MON., MARCH 23 THRU SAT., MAR. 28, 1992 America's Finest Beef "Captain Jack" Boneless, Skinless Sizzler steak Crab Flakes Chicken Breast «24? s248 MEATS America's Finest Boneless U.S.D.A. Choice Boneless Ranch steak s18’ Fresh Red Ripe Strawberries 10 oz. Cello bag Fresh Spinach 12 oz. Campbell’s Farm Fresh Mushrooms “Lord Benchly’s” Strawberry Petite Steak Ham steak s24? s2°? GROCERIES GROCERIES 3 oz. pkg. Campbell’s 5I/ 9 BI s r PRODUCE *1 Q» 2//5Ifl 15 oz. Franco American spaghetti'Os S3X J //5fIl 7.5 oz. pkg. Price Saver Macaroni & Cheese C* 1RB fl A 3 fIl | eJa. 42 oz. can Price Saver OvBE* A Shortening , $|49 32 oz. Smucker’s Crape Jelly Glaze BEVERAGES Cans $|19 Crape Juice Crackers 69< Bath Tissue 89( 9F Taco Sauce 14-1S oz. Big J $009 Potato Chips BAKERY 8 Pack Oven Fresh Hot Dog or Hamburger DAIRY Milk 6 Pk Margarine 12 oz. can Welch’s 100% Flour Vitamin D 59* 1 lb. qtrs. Blue Bonnet 16 oz. Ortega Bleach Bud & Bud Light sfIlsfl Shredded Cheeses 16 oz. Hi Ho 1 gal. Price Saver 2 Liters Ramen Noodles 8 oz. Frigo 5 lb. Shurfine 4 pack Price Saver Coke Center cut 5909 ■i gal. Buns WE NOW ACCEPT^ EPT WIC COUPONS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-03-31.pdf 3d9a513c1d07d346d10444a8fb883b66 PDF Text Text Mib U-S PQSTACt HAJHNQS, m 4*OJ« Mtfiircs pubuc । ■ CHURCH S i. The Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) i ^Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 35 — Tuesday, March 31, 1992 'Schools of Choice' plans approved for Maple Valley guidelines, a specific classroom teacher cannot be A plan that would permit a guaranteed on request. If a Vermontville parent to send parent wishes his or her child an elementary age child to to attend a school outside the school in Nashville, or vice established boundary area in versa, has been approved by which they reside, a request the Maple Valley Board of form must be submitted annually to the school office by Education. The action was taken at a June 30. Students who move special meeting last week into the Maple Valley district Monday at the high school after that date will be assigned to availables spaces within the library. Jeannie Putnam, principal district. of Maplewood Elementary in The board overrode a comVermontville, chaired the mittee recommendation that local committee that worked said that while reasonable efout Retails of the quality in- fort should be made to provide centive plan that was required transporation to a school outfor continued eligibility to side an established boundary, receive state aid funds. “transportation cannot be Putnam told the board that guaranteed.” Parks said the committee the committee had worked out guidelines that would make hesitated to propose absolute the Schools of Choice pro- guarantee of tranportation gram “available to the people because a case could arise in without being unduly which the district might have to provide a bus to transport a complicated.” Despite good intentions, the single student living in the ter limits of the district in state-mandated program may exist more in principle than one community to the elemenpractice because students liv- tary school in the other town. “The state said they would ing within the boundaries established for each elemen- help with money for tary school will be served transporation (for the Schools of Choice plan),” noted first. “People who live in the at- Parks, “(but) that looks tendance area (ofa school) are mighty slim at this time.” Board President Harold going to have first choice,” noted Superintendent Dr. Oz- Stewart, however, said zie Parks. “In most cases that transportation must be providis going to fill up the ed in order for the local plan to be in total compliance with classrooms." Under the adopted local the law, and he moved that a by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer provision for guaranteed transportation be included in the guidelines. His His proposal proposal carried carried 4-2, 4-2, with board members John Krolik and Joseph Briggs voting “no.” Joining Stewart in the affirmative vote were Lynn Mengyan, Bonnie Leep and David Tuckey. On another matter, the board heard a complaint from Steven West, father of Jacob West, a developmental kindergarten student at Fuller Street Elementary. West reported that a health care specialist recently hired by the district to accompany his tracheostomy-dependent son to school had quit last week “after she was threatened by a union representative who said she could be fined or threatened with a lawsuit” because she is not a member of the union. “She was threatened in a very abrasive manner” by a non-instructional union representative during working hours at Fuller Street School, said West. “My son now faces two days per week he can’t attend school because of lack of a health care provider.” Parks said the specialist “decided to quit rather than be involved” in a labor dispute. Another health care provider who has been an aide See Schools of Choice, P - 2 Jeffrey Beebe appointed to fill trustee's seat on Nashville Council Jeffrey Beebe .was sworn into office Thursday by Nashville Village Clerk Rose Heaton after being chosen by the Village Council to fill the trustee seat recently vacated by the resignation of Chip Smith. Jeffrey Beebe was ap­ pointed Thursday to fill a trustee’s seat on Nashville’s Village Council recently vacated by the resignation of Chip Smith. Beebe’s appointment is for one year. The seat will be open again in the March 1993 election. The council selected Beebe on the fourth round of balloting last week. Don Con­ nor and Helen Curtis also had sought appointment to the seat. Beebe was a winner in Nashville’s Republican primary election in February, but was edged out by nine votes at the general election in March. He has described himselfas a strong environmentalist who is frugal with money. Beebe and his wife, the former Beth Heald, live at 434 S. Main Street in what is com­ monly called the Gribbin family home. He is a great­ grandson of the late G. Ward Gribbin, a prominent member ofthe Nashville business com­ munity of the early 1900s. l he slate ot Nashville village officials elected in March were sworn into office last Thursday by Clerk Rose Heaton: (from left) President Ray Hinckley; Trustees Ted Spoelstra, Richard Tobias, Richard Chaffee, Jr.; and Treasurer Lois Elliston. Heaton, also newly re-elected, was sworn in by Hinckley. All begin two-year terms April 1. Nashville's water-sewer charges to increase, new officials sworn in by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Nashville water and sewer customers will see a 2.1 per­ cent increase in their monthy use charges after action last Thursday by the Nashville Village Council. The move was in made in compliance with a plan adopted by the council last April to adjust rates annually to reflect increases or decreases in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. The increase, effective April 1, will bring a two-cent per thousand gallon hike for both water and sewer usage. Water will jump from $1.05 to $1.07 and sewer from $2.06 to $2.10 per thousand. “This doesn’t affect base rates,” explained Village Clerk Rose Heaton. “It is on­ ly usuage charge.” Base rates will be affected only in cases where a householder has municipal sewer service but a private water supply. Since sewer use charge is normally based on metered use of municipal water, those customers without water service are charged a flat base rate for sewer service. This fee will jump from $8.50 per month to $8.68. In other business related to water and sewer service, the board set 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, as the date for a public hearing on a proposal to add a 50-cent per month surcharge for water system improvements. The proposal came from Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr., head ofthe coun­ cil’s Finance Committee. “I would like to see 50 cents added to each bill every month as a surcharge to be us­ ed for new construction or a new (municipal water) well,” said Chaffee. “Fifty cents isn’t a lot, but with over 600 water bills it would be $300 a month to be set aside just for new construction.” Officials say a reserve is needed in the event one of the present municipal wells or pumps should fail and also to keep the village water system facilities updated. On another matter, Richard Tobias, a newly-elected trustee who will take office April 1 and is currently a member of Nashville’s Zon- ing Board of Appeals, ques­ tioned the council about its in­ tent to enforce the village zon­ ing ordinance. He cited a case in which the ZBA had made a recommendation to the zoning administrator to follow up on a sign violation, but after many months nothing has been done. “Are we going to enforce See Water supply. Page 2 8th grader’s arm reattached after weekend farm accident by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Hope Hughes nearly lost an arm Saturday, but Monday the prognosis for saving the reat­ tached limb was good. The 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hughes underwent eight hours of surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids after the Saturday forenoon acci­ dent at the family farm on Price Road, about five miles northwest of Nashville. According to her father, Hope was caught in the power take-off shaft of a manure spreader he was lubicating. See Farm accident. Page 10 In This Issue... • 1992 Alumni Banquet date set • Vermontville students hold play to benefit Delton girl • Civil War comes to life for local youth • Phony cable service calls reported in Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 2 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE, continued from frontpage to Jacob West at .school since the first of the year now is working only three days per week. 'k“This is becoming a very serious issue;*’ said West. “It’s not thaP'X^ haven’t tried (to hire health care specialists for Jacob),” responded Stewart. “Last board meeting we signed two contracts. As far as the union representative, Dr. Parks is looking into that.” Since last August the board has faced the problem of securing trained health profes­ sionals to accompany Jacob to, from and during classes, as required by law. In the Maple Valley district there are three other students who have in­ dividual mandated aides, but they are assigned as “personal care aides” under union guidelines and do not need the medical training that is necessary to supervise the West child. Parks said the health care specialist is a new position to the district that has been handled as a contracted ser­ vice, outside the board’s con­ tract with the MV Support Personnel Association. “It hasn’t been an easy thing to resolve,” added Parks. “It is a complicated issue and this is one more complication.” West requested that the board ask the union not to ap­ proach the health care pro­ vider attending his son until the issue is resolved. He noted that approximately 50 percent of the cost of the care is paid by state and federal funds. “Not exactly, but a goodly portion comes from (Eaton) Intermediate School District in a complicated forumula,” responded Parks. Stewart said he agreed that “The union should not be go­ ing directly to the health care provider.” He added that if the union has a grievance they should handle it through pro­ per channels. Lori West, Jacob’s mother, said that in a survey of similar situations at other schools in the state, she learned that health care provider is a posi­ tion generally contracted yearly by the district and is non-union. t i People who live in the attendance area (of a school) are going to have first choice. ?J — Dr. Ozzie Parks In other action Monday, the ■ ». board: Agreed to fund training,, . for three i nd i v’ld u al s (teachers, parents or ad­ ministrators) at a June seminar in Grand Rapids for a proposed Lions Quest pro­ gram in the local elementary schools. Financed by grants from the Lions Clubs Interna­ tional, the program now is in place in the seventh grade at Maple Valley as a “Skills for Adolescence” class that pro­ motes good citizenship to im­ prove self-image. The possi­ ble benefits of a similar elementary program will be studied by the board after the seminar. — Agreed to renew con­ tracts for one year with building principals Larry Lenz, William Farnsworth and Jeannie Putnam, while postponing action on renewal of Nancy Potter’s contract un­ til July. Parks said the board “needs longer to evaluate pre­ sent situations at building level. There are a number of concerns we want to address and we need time to do that.” — Approved tenure recom­ mendations for the 1992-93 school year for 41 high school teachers recommended by Lenz, but declined to act on a list of recommended teacher tenures submitted by Potter. Instead the board sent the list to its Personnel Committee for review. — Heard a report from Mengyan that the Personnel Committee had met with the Concerned Parents group who appeared at the board meeting earlie*"r in Marcuh to expres""s concern about three teachers at Fuller Street school. Mengyan said the committee also will meet with teachers and administrators and will bring recommendations back to the board. “We are working on the concerns that have been rais­ ed,” she said. — Read a letter from Charles D. Reid Jr., criticiz­ ing such classroom disciplinary measures as mak­ ing elementary students stand in comers or humiliating them in front of their classmates. He also advocated that the board “stand up” to the teachers’ union. Reid was in the audience but did not offer specifics. — Adopted a resolution of commendation and con­ gratulations for the boys’ senior varsity basketball team on recently winning its third consecutive SMAA league championship. — Approved an upcoming field trip to Greenfield Village at Dearborn for Kellogg sixth­ graders. — Changed the date ofthe board’s regularly scheduled meeting next month from April 13 to April 20, because of spring break. — Went into closed session to discuss negotiation strategy with Harlow Claggett, a con­ sultant with the Michigan Association of School Boards who has represented the local board in labor disputes. March is 'Reading Month’ at Kellogg Guest reader Petie Latta of Nashville read a story last Friday to sixth-graders in Sandra Briggs' class in observance of Reading Month at Kellogg School. As part of the celebration earlier in March, class parent Richard Genther related a story of his first hunting experience. Latta, grandmother of a student in the class, read the tale of "Andrew Henry's Meadow," which illustrates the importance of a child's creative imagination. WATER - SEWER RATES, (this ordinance) or not?” ask­ ed Tobias. “Really (the sign) is not bothering anybody (but) if we are not going to enforce it there is no sense of having the law on the books.” Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer agreed, saying: “There is unequal enforcement of zon­ ing laws in this village.” Chaffee noted that with zon­ ing laws at all levels from state and county on down, “Some people can get away with what they want and others can’t. That’s why I have trouble with zoning.” He said Nashville’s zoning administrator does not regularly attend ZBA meetings. “The ZBA should give Phony cable service call reported in village of Vermontville by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Come in and get a new style for the new season. DIANA’S PLACE ki Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Owner • Diana Kuempel 852-9481 An apparent phone scam is being pulled on former Ver­ montville customers of Triad CATV, reported Village Clerk Sharon Stewart last week. Stewart said several residents have received calls from people falsely identify­ ing themselves and giving in­ correct information about where to direct monthly payments for cable service. The callers have identified themselves as representatives of Americable International, the firm that is expected to take over service in Vermont­ ville April 1 after assuming assets of Triad CATV at a bankruptcy hearing in INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary Hastings Mutual Insurance Company February. Triad declared Chapter .il bankruptcy last November. “Americable has not called anyone (in Vermontville),” said Stewart. She said she had a direct report from one customer who had received one of the phony calls and Americable Regional Manager Bill Bernasconi told her his firm also had been contacted by Ver­ montville people concerned about the phone calls. “We at this point are not making phone calls,” said Joe Raccuia, sales manager at the Albion office of Americable International. “My people, when up there, will be going door to door and will have photo identification.” The Americable represen­ tatives who canvass Vermont­ ville will provide customers with all needed information on services, payments, etc. “All actual work will be done in the home,” added Raccuia. “ Phone calls will be made only to set up appoint­ ments (with those who were not at home).” Stewart said Bernasconi told her the same sort of ap­ parent phone scam to misdirect payments occurred when Americable recently took over Triad’s Marshall operation. Continued from front page— direction to the zoning ad­ ministrator, but they are not in a position to replace the zon­ ing administrator,” said Dwyer. The zoning administrator is appointed by the council. Village President Ray Hin­ ckley said he would talk to the zoning administrator about the council’s concern. In other business Thursday, the council: — Appointed Justin Cooley as village assessor for one year. The position will be on the ballot again in 1993. No one filed for the post in the re­ cent election. — Heard a report from Hinckley that Castleton Township has shown “a slight interest” in the site of the old village garage on Cleveland Street as a possible location for its new township hall. Hinckley asked Chaffee and President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra, who chairs the council’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, to check into the matter and determine a fair price for the property. — Adopted guidelines for the current Community Home Improvement program of­ fered to qualified low-income homeowners of Nashville and Castleton Township. Ver­ montville and Vermontville Township also are included in the plan. — Authorized installation of signs to prohibit overnight round-the-clock parking on the small municipal lot adja­ cent to the south side of the water plant on the west side of Water Alley. The ban was suggested by Hinckley > who reported that one individual has been tying up several spots at a time for storage of used autos he has for sale. The lot was initially designed for parking of village vehicles servicing the water plant. — Approved a 1992-93 an­ nual budget submitted by Put­ nam Public Library. The pro­ posed spending plan lists pro­ jected receipts at $23,600 and anticipated disbursements of equal amount. The greatest source of income ($11,000) is from penal fines allotted under Michigan’s law, which directs such court fines to go to public libraries. The largest anticipated annual expense at the library is for salaries, which come to a combined total of $14,000 in the pro­ posed budget. V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville, MI PENNY SUPPER Saturday, April 4,1992 Serving Chop Suey and Baked Chicken 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Chairpersons: Alberta Lewis & Mary Maus An IRA is Your Personal Retirement Plan! IRA offers at 7% • Competitive Interest Rates • No annual fees • No front end sales charges • A reducing surrender charge schedule limited to the first six contract years. Advantages of IRA: • Full or partial deduction (depends on tiling status and income! • Tax deferred earnings on entire contribution (even it some or all is nondeductible’ • Rollover qualified plan distributions accepted. IVe do financial Planning • Hamilton, Ohio/45205 Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias. 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 3 Castleton board votes to sell its township hall by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer An issue that has stirred controversy in Nashville recently is one step closer to resolution. At a special meeting Mon­ day afternoon, the Castleton Township Board agreed to proceed with the sale of its meeting hall to Clayton Chap­ man, owner of an adjacent restaurant. Chapman had earlier offered the board $30,000 for the facility at 98­ S. Main St., but public objec­ tions to the move last month had temporarily stalled of­ ficial action. Trustee Bill Wilson cast the lone dissenting vote in Mon­ day’s decision. “I don’t think you ought to do it until you know what you're going to do (about a replacement),” Wilson told the board. “I don’t think the money’s there (to replace it). I can’t see the township selling (the hall) for $30,000 and then spending $50,000 to $60,000 for another building.” The township hall is com­ prised of two parts, the older office section built in 1957 and a new larger addition for elections and meetings, added in 1977 at the cost of $20,582. Together the two buildings contain approximately 1,960 square feet, with the newer section comprising roughly two-thirds of the total floor space. The board first, began discussing sale of the building last year, when it was deter­ mined that the new addition is sinking due to deterioration of debris from earlier buildings used as fill on the site prior to the 1977 construction. In statistics presented by Trustee Nelson Rasey, estimated cost of repairing the foundation ran from $15,000 to $25,000. New floor cover­ ing and needed but unrelatred roof repairs would bring the totals from a low of $16,710 to a high of $29,524. Rasey’s report showed estimates from three contrac­ tors ranging from $40,000 for construction of a facility on a new level site with sewer and water available, to $115,500 for a new building on the pre­ sent site with removal of the present hall. If the township should decide to build on a new level site where a water well and septic system must be install­ ed, the estimates run from $44,200 to $104,200. “We don’t have the lot bought yet,” commented Wilson. “I want to know where we’re going before we property taxes at certain times go ahead and sell (the present ofthe year, which makes easy accessability an important building).” Supervisor Justin Cooley, feature. The board is planning a after consulting with Chap­ man, told the board that the 2,000-square-foot structure, new owner would be willing and at its next monthly temporarily to rent the present meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ quarters to them for $150 per day, April 1, will hear a preliminary presentation by month plus utilities. Rasey said he had a lead on Tailored Building Systems of a couple of lots that could be Nunica, one of three contrac­ prospective locations for the tors submitting estimates for the proposed project. proposed new facility. Rasey noted, “No one is “I get a feeling people feel we’re in a pinch to find a loca­ going to give us a firm bid un­ tion and we’re not,” noted til we have a floor plan.” Jar-Cooley. He said such specula­ vie responded that the board tion could drive up the costs of had to know what the site is before they could come up potential sites. The board decided to go in­ with a plan. According to Rasey’s to closed session to discuss the sites, but Wilson suggested the board was not acting in a timely manner. “Those things ought to be brought out in the open before this board decides (to sell the building),” he commented. “Why not just wait until Clay is ready?” Cooley had said Chapman did not plan to do anything to the township building for some time, but eventually in­ tended to expand his restaurant kitchen into the older portion of the hall. After the closed session^ the board reconvened, but took no action on lot purchase. There was, however, some discus­ sion of various possible sites, including the old Nazarene Church on North Main Street. Now privately owned and in disrepair, the church had been mentioned as a site for the proposed new hall at meetings last month, but consensus of the board Monday was that the township cannot afford the price being asked for the property. “It would be a real asset to the village if that (old church building) were torn out of there,” noted Township Clerk Junia Jarvie. She said she personally feels the new township hall should be within the village limits or near the village limits as a convenience for consti­ tuents. The hall is a polling place for national and state elections besides its use for meetings, and for collection of Business Services WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. YOU April Fool's Day — SALE — Wed., April 1 Only ROSES 60 t (Green extra.) While Supplies Last Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-2050 Castleton Township Hall in downtown Nashville measurements, the south wall of the 1977 addition has already sunk four inches. There also is visible sinkage on the interior of the west wall. He estimates useful life of the present building at 15 years or less. Cooley said the township has sufficient funds to build a new facility without additional taxes �Memories of the Past... Bank depositors met in Nashville back sixty years ago. . . h Summi Hbuiin There were two large tut »out» reported tn The Nash* ilk New* exactly M year* ago today One wa* a meeting of depovitor* of the closed Nmtn i»k Stale Bank, which had *but drrwn wdhout warn rnj July 27. 1931 — a fatality of the Great Depression On a happier note, the aacond gather mg wac for the an nual tattor dtn piay The tumrmt there wa* so great that a third performance had to he added m order to accommodale the crowd. These and other stories of the day, including cases of influenza-related deaths in the area, were chronicled in The News on March 31, 1932. Depositor** meeting is well attended The second meeting of the depositors of the closed Nashville State Bank, called for Tuesday afternoon at the Masonic Temple, to consider the new form of depositors' agreement appearing in The News last week, brought out a large number and the aaaemWy room was well filled. This meeting was largely a duplicate of the one held one week earlier. E. M. Marvin, vice presi­ dent of Old Merchant* Na­ tional Bank and Trust Co. of Battle Creek, wa* present and gave a short talk, answering many questions and clearing up points not entirely understood by all. Marvin stressed the fact that everyone, no matter how small the deposit, should sign the agreement, get behind the matter in earnest, and reorganize and open the bank just as soon as possible. He spoke of hardships that were sure to follow a liquidation and of the ultimate change in conditions that would pro­ bably bring to each depositor the full amount of the deposit before the limit of five years should transpire. Marvin said he felt that the present agreement was a good one, and that a great many of the closed banks were reorganizing under this plan Busv7 Street very *ucce**fully (Note ^athvillf'i bank never reopened. full return of depanti was never made. The cammuji would hour rto banking facilities until November 1935. udten the Pint National Bank of Battlr Creek opened a total branch J presided at the piano To daoax the evening of entenamment. a good portion of the aotfarncr accepted aa invitation to the K of P auditorium, where light refreshment* were served and a social araaina enjoyed On Wedneaday. with pro* apects that two presentation* would be insufficient to take care of the crowd of ticket seeker*. it was decided to repeat the performance again on Thursday night for the benefit of those unable to at­ tend the ahow the first two nights. Bashful Mr. Bobb*' draw* large haute* Playing to pactad hou*e» in both Tuesday and Wedneaday night. "The Bathful Mr. Bobb*.'* presented by the *emor claw of Na*hvdle High School, proved a success in every particular, and added C of C holds regular meeting materially to the fund for the Monday eve Skip Day trip to Niagara Behan's Cafe was the scene Falls. Monday evening of the March The play, a comedy in three meeting of the Nashville acts, was admirably adapted Chamber of Commerce, at for amateur production, yet which 23 members and two ran the gamut of histrionic guests from Hastings. F. W. emotions, giving the youthful Stebbins of the Universal cast full opportunity to display Garage and Lloyd Shafer. Boy their stage abilities. Scout field executive for To W. C. Smith, who Barry County, gathered at the directed the play, goes much tables at 6:40 for the usual of the cred it for the success of fine dinner. the presentation, which pro­ Following the dinner came gressed with a smoothness a business session, the prin­ rather unusual in amateur cipal features being a report of theatricals. The cast appeared the committees appointed to to be exceptionally well assist W. D. Wallace, chosen and well drilled, and superintendent of the their work elicited many com­ Nashville schools, in his plans mendations from interested to promote an exhibit of spectators. agricultural products, hor­ The "Bashful Mr. Bobbs" ticultural and animal husban­ wa* cleverly portrayed by dry, later this coming fall. Vqylc Varney, and hu cousin. The tentative plans call for a Marston Bobbs, of opposite two- or three-day affair some temperament so far as the time in October. weaker sex was concerned, by This will be an opportunity George Wot ring. for all adjacent rural schools (Other nut members men­ tioned in a detailed recap of to enter in friendly competition, each one having a the plot were Anne Maeyens, separate exhibit Home Betty Lentz, Georgia Gribbin, economics will also play a Claris Geenfield. Orilla part in this lair. None of these Bassett, Connie Rothaar, plans has matured as yet. and Alice Fuller, Everett Couch the committee with Mr. and Edna Rich.) Wallace are still working, all Pleasing musical features arrangements to be announced were presented between the later. acts, directed by Mrs. Leia Of primary importance is Roc. In the first intermission the proposed plan for a big the Glee club sang a couple of school picnic and field day to selections, and between Acts occur in June, with sports of II and III, a chorus of 10 various kinds, ball games in members, in attractive the afternoon, and movies in costumes designed by Donna the evening. Tentative plans Northrup, held the spotlight, include an ox roast dinner. with a bit of dog-dancing by Just as early as possible, the Everett Couch. Feme Schulze committee working on this Fishermen were getting “some pretty good dips of fish" on the Thornapple River 60 years ago. A dip net is seen in this early 1900s photo taken at Nashville's favorite fishing spot on the east side of the river, just below the dam picnic plan will report in detail on program arrangements. It is felt that these two events will more than replace the annual Harvest Festival, as owing to prevail­ ing conditions this would be quite impractical this year along usual lines. (Note: Apparently a reference to economic conditions.) Lloyd Shafer then was in­ troduced and he gave an enter­ taining and instructive discourse on the work of the Boy Scouts...Mr. Stebbins followed with a short talk along scout lines, and more especially along the financial support that is being given the organization in this area. He explained how the Hastings Troop of Scouts took up their indebtedness, through the presentation of a moving pic­ ture, and the cooperation of the merchants. There are 25 registered scouts in Nashville. Mrs. Frank Tobias dies at farm home Friends of Mrs. Frank Tobias, wife of a well-known Castleton farmer, were shock­ ed to learn of her death, which occurred at 11 p.m. Sunday night at the Tobias farm home, two miles west of Nashville. Mrs. Tobias had been suffering from influenza and on Wednesday it had developed into pneumonia, causing her death Sunday night. Immediate relatives to umpy *ruck took a wheel off on open buggy in a 1932 incident on Maple Street near the C. T. Hess & Son Furniture store (at left). This southward view shows a busy Nashville Main Steet in the late 1930s. mourn her passing arc the widower; two sons. Earl and Robert, the former married, but all living at home; her mother, Mrs Wood, who resides across the road; and sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon from the Tobias home with Rev. J. J. Willms of Bar ryviilc officiating. Walrath, and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Betts. News in Brief — The Woman's Literary Club was honored Wednesday by the presence of Barry County Probate Judge Ella C. Eggleston, who came “home" not merely as a club guest but as the speaker of the afternoon, giving a splendid Funeral of father and son at address on "Safeguards of Woodland American Homes” for the Today in the Woodland American Home Day pro­ Methodist church there will gram. Judge Eggleston is a lie in state from 12 to 2 p.m. graduate of Nashville High the remains of one of School. Woodland’s best known — L.W. Fcighncr, stale residents and businessmen, L. representative from * Barry Faul, hardware dealer in County, with other Michigan business there for many years, state representatives and and one of the three sons senators, went to Lansing pur­ associated with him in the suant to the call of Governor business, George Faul, who Bracket for a special session died a day later. of the legislature, which was The father died Sunday convened on Tuesday of this morning, the son Monday week to consider important morning without knowing of matters. He was accompanied the father’s passing Then at by Vidian (Junior) Roc, who 2 p.m. there was a double serves as page for this special funeral and burial for these session. two men, with all Woodland — The ambulance of C. T. mourning, together with the Hess & Son made a trip Tues­ countryside and village folks day to North Branch for Miss for miles around. Cecile Roscoe, teacher in the Mr. Faul Sr. was a native of school there, who had become Germany, but most of his life quite ill and who was brought had been passed in Woodland, to her home here for care. where he married and reared — Farrell Babcock cranked his family, and developed a the Hess truck in gear, as it successful business in the stood beside the store operation of which he had not Wednesday morning, and it been active for several years immediately got “jumpy" owing to declining health inci­ and took a wheel off an open dent to old age. Mr. Faul was buggy to which a team was in his 80s at the time of his harnessed and which Mr. and demise Mrs. Dick Allen, living near Immediate relatives arc the the Mason school, had driven widow, who was a sister of to Nashville and hitched at the John Velte, who died so side of the Zemer store. recently at Woodland, and (In 1992 terms, the Hess three sons, Karl, Lawrence store was in the Hurd block and Henry, the former two now occupied by Nashville associated with their father in Auto A Farm Supply; Zemers business and Henry living in hardware store was located in Detroit. what is now Helmut's George Faul, the son io die, Kaffehaus.) also a member of the hard­ — Paul Perkins has rented ware firm, had been ill the old photograph studio here originally of influenza and this for the sale of oils, keeping his developed into pleuro­ Texaco station on the South pneumonia, from which he side. was very ill since the middle — Edwin Maurer, 13-yearof last week. Mr. Faul Jr. old son of Mr. and Mrs. leaves a widow and three Lawrence Maurer of North children, a son Charles Faul Maple Grove, fell from a of Hastings, and a son and beam while playing in the daughter in Lansing, Ray­ bam on Sunday, a 20-foot mond Faul and Mrs. Lois fall, in which the lad broke O’Brien. both arms. He was taken to Among those to visit the Pennock Hospital, where the Faul homes and to attend this arms were set. double funeral were Nashville — Peter Baas and Cecil relatives, H. C. Zuschnitt, Barrett are making maple whose deceased wife was a syrup at the bush on the sister of Mrs. L Faul, and Bank's farm, better known as Mrs. C. L. Walrath, a sister the Elmer Mater home. of Mrs. L. Faul, Mr. L �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 5 Tutt - Stewart to wed June 27 1992 alumni banquet date set for May 23 menu featuring a choice of chicken breast or stuffed pork chop prepared and served by Roger the Chef of Battle Creek. Musical entertainment will be furnished by Pete Dull’s Oldtimers band, said Hook. In accordance with past pro­ cedure, invitations this year will be mailed to honored classes (10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, etc., year since gradua­ tion) in retrogressive five-year increments starting with 1982. Because of the size of the alumni list it is impossible to send invitations to all graduates every year. Those receiving invitations J-Ad Graphics News Service Invitations will go in the mail this week for the 1992 Maple Valley Alumni Association banquet, Secretary Judy Hook announced last week. he dinner is set for Satur­ day, May 23, at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. Plans are for the school to be open at 4:30 p.m. to pro­ vide a time for visiting and reminiscing. Some alumni use this period for individual class reunions. Punch will be served during social hours. Starting at 6:30 p.m. a catered dinner will be served in the gym, with the [HOMETOWN I in the mail next week will be alumni from 1982, 1977, 1972, 1967, 1962, 1957, etc. Also, anyone who attended last year’s banquet or who paid Alumni Association dues for 1991 will be sent an invita­ tion this year. “Those are the people who will get written invitations,” said Hook, “but all Maple Valley, Nashville, Vermont­ ville and Adult Ed graduates are invited to attend.” Others may make reserva­ tions by sending $7 for the dinner and $1 for annual alumni dues to the Maple Valley Alumni Association, 1193 Lawrence Highway, YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. ;K1140090900291918989009090029191898902909002%915 i I 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE llf Only what's done for Christ will last. 852-0845 v 219 S. State St. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday Nashville, Mich. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 ''’’lift M a c e P h a r ma c y 9 8((9)0)#2$ %'( ()*# p()*#p &)x (t+) )#$+ #'wu+% #** *#& & LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past Ron and Joan Tutt of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberley Anne, to Kevin Lee Stewart. He is the son of Harold and Sharon Stewart of Vermontville. Kim is a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Josten’s Learning in Diamondale. Kevin is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. The wedding is planned for June 27, 1992, at Nashville Baptist Church. Nashville,. 49073. Make checks payable to the Maple Valley Alumni Association. The 1992 banquet invita­ tions, designed by Robert Dormer of Vermontville, feature a ticket with the slogan, ‘‘Ticket to Memories.” HOMECOOKING AT ITS BEST I^'i I^ u ? "«!«u £ * ‘k Wt ik ‘■ij*** ‘ ij * ** WS1 ic&v ^aWhk ’"■M. Trowbridge Service AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville GOD APPOINTED US CUSTODIANS OF THE WORLD HE GAVE US 726-0569 C' 81 * tB •k Moi -LlFaki'g W®t( ftij'fc uuaniita.Uua ®ns:s Bfcian’L®!rtfcakGnn li hein^H] iktatatikin ■ sadilt^ik *■ talSIEOT 'll mltarapi 3m ritatahii ■ nijB^yd its a riri -flttatawCI it talWitf8 tn jitatasi1 ata®'1 tri gntasst® lit ^IkknW 44 tktokii* a -W*dJ* Ibnit?11 jtaiuk* ik jt k* a -^hX IP !■ .tai" -.t WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 Office RES. (517)_7__2__6_-_0 __6__3__7____ (_5_1 __7__)_8_5 __2__-_1__5_0__1__b»est GOODTIME PIZZA |i1I 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 The word ’’conservation" should become increasingly a part of our everyday vocabulary; not just as an expression but as a mandate to preserve our environment and ultimately, life itself. When God gave us tliis planet for our home. He did so as a sacred trust, expecting us to take care of it as conditions warrant. For example, in a normally dry area or during a periodic drought, it is only common sense not to waste water. And with our landfill disposal sites growing into lowering mountains, it behooves us to recycle containers or re-use them as the c_a_n_, _to__a_t_ l_e_a_s_t_ s_l_o_w__d_o_wn th process. Learn at your House of Worship that the earth is ours to inhabit and enjoy, but also to maintain; so let us assume our share of the responsibility for it. It's the only home we'll ever have. l» k A UB kt taff“* VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville • msfef i 9’-30 a.m. Holy Day Masses ce lebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 5% 0 ” M Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Hom© Commercial and Lite TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong Church Schedules Sun. Mass H "...wasting and destruction arc In their paths." — Isaiah 59:7 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 1T.00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. FURNACE SALES & REPAIR 1 When wc see land as a commuting to which wc belong, wc man begin to ysc II with lour, and respect. — Aldo Leopold fta tk Nashville's Jack & Judy’s Friendly Family /^Country Restaurant i Kettle with Family Cafe . Prices 16605763 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV.BOB KERSTEN UHTTED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UHTTED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN_____ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship................ 1 11:00 a.m. .. After School Special Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................ 7 852-9728 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 1:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ...Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7:00 p.m Thursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 6 Civil War comes to life for Nashville 11-year-old student by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The American Civil War is something that Lee Gould thinks about almost daily. He can tell you about the war in general and certain bat­ tles in particular, he can recite the Gettysburg Address and other war-related speeches of President Abraham Lincoln, and he has a 63-piece collec­ tion of memorabilia of “the War Between the States.” Many Civil War buffs might be able to make similar claims, but Lee is only 10 years old. He will be 11 in April. The son of Wayne and Sherry (Latta) Gould of rural Nashville, Lee is a fifth­ grader in David Hustwick’s class at Kellogg School. His interest in the Civil War began two years ago when he saw a movie, “The Blue and the Gray,” on TV. “My mom told me a little more about the Civil War and I became interested from (hearing about) our relatives (who served) in it,” says Lee. Lee’s maternal great-great­ grandfather John (“Jack”) Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival TALENT SHOW Friday P.M. • April 24 Call... 726-0554 or 726-0670 Two Divisions: Jr. Ages 12 & under Sr. Ages 13 and up sister, Emilie, to Gettysburg National Military Park in Pen­ nsylvania last July. Lee can tell you plenty about the Battle GOOPBYE WINTER HELLO Neosporin SPRING! Glucometer III t Blood Glucose Monitoring System Salt Price ...„.....„..... $39.99 Lou Hfg. Contamtr Cash Refund Offer ...-20.00 Year Cast After Refund $19.99 Benadryl Tablets or Kapseals 24*s Benadryl ( Decongestant 88 Ointment Neopsorin Plus Cream 1/2 oz. ..$2.59 Maximum Strength 1/2 oz................... $2.79 Imodium Liquid S3.09 Elixir 4 oz. Nutraderm Lotion or Nutraderm 30 g Lotion $5.99 16 oz. White Rain Fl Styling Rids Double St white, ifatnj A Extra Strength rength Gal Caps Tabkti irjunl Select Formalas ■■■■ EXTRA S STRENGTH TREoNGTlH n your <hok« Tylenol 219 Main St., Nashville 12 OJZ. JR We terested in earlier American wars. His great-great-great grandfather Benjamin Hin­ ckley (1792-1862) served in the War of 1812 as an orderly sergeant with the 25th Regi­ ment, Scott’s Brigade, in New York state. He later moved to Barry County. Lee's five-times great­ grandfather, Capt. Ichabod Hinckley (1735-1807), fought in the War of Independence, taking part in the Battle of Bunker Hill and remaining in service until independence was won. After the war he liv­ ed at Tolland, Conn. Despite his young years, Lee has a keen sense of the psychology of war. He quotes a conversation between two Civil War soldiers on opposite sides of the conflict: “I still stand up for what you believe," one tells the other, “even though you took another fork in the road.” Superintendent’s Corner Lee Gould of Nashville, a young Civil War buff, treasures the memorabilia he has collected as part of his interest in the War Between the States. The photo on the table is of his maternal great-great­ grandfather John Hinckley who joined the Union forces at age 16 and served until the end of the war in 1865. WANTED! PERFORMERS FOR TALENT SHOW! (G reproduction piece, is it an old one, dating back to the 1930s. Lee increases his knowledge of the war through many sources, with historical movies playing an important role. “Glory,” (which he says his mother finally gave him permission to watch) and “Horse Soldiers” are two im­ portant ones, along with “Blue and Gray.” Also, the Civil War mini­ series broadcast last year on public television was extreme­ ly helpful to Lee’s education. Coincidentally, the Goulds learned that Ken Bums, pro­ ducer of that series, is a good friend of Dwight Van Nitz, who was their tour guide at Gettysburg battlefield. Renewed interest in the conflict impresses Lee: “I can’t believe how much the Civil War has come back.” Because of his ancestry, Lee may someday be in- Hinckley falsified his bir­ thdate to enlist in the Regular Army at age 16 in May 1862. He served with the 23 rd Regi­ ment of the Illinois Infantry, taking part in a dozen Civil War engagements, mostly in Virginia. During his service, he saw Lincoln and was with the Union Army two days out of Appomattox when word came of the president’s death. John's older brother, Peter, died in 1862 while serving with the 6th Michigan Infan­ try at New Orleans. John was discharged at Richmond in May 1865. He returned to Michigan and began farming near Lacey. Later he was elected super­ visor of Maple Grove Township. After his retirement he moved into Nashville, where he died in 1931. An expert rifleman as a youth, Hinckley was still able to pink ten straight bullseyes at 200 yards on a Nashville ri­ fle range at age 78. Seeking to help Lee learn more about the war, his parents took him and his ‘9 1 R ■■■ Ph. 852-0845 of Gettysburg. “It began on July 1, 1863, and lasted through July 3rd,” says Lee. “It was the turning point of the war.” Lee recites many other in­ teresting facts about the bat­ tle: “Gen. Jones fired the first shot at Gettysburg. He was a Yankee. The second shots were fired by civilians taking potshots at the Rebs.” ... “There was one drunken Confederate general who sat on his horse and waved his troops on (into battle) with his handkerchief.” It took Lee and his family a day and a half to tour Get­ tysburg where, remembers Lee, there are 1,015 monuments. The family also visited Civil War sites at Fredricksburg, Md.; Rich­ mond and Winchester, Va.; and toured Washington, D.C. Souvenirs Lee brought home from the trip include a reproduction soldier’s haver­ sack and a scaled-down model of a rifle that Yankee troops knew as a “squirrel gun.” “They called the Rebels lit­ tle squirrels,” explained Lee. Replicas of Napoleon can­ nons, copies of Confederate money, battlefield maps, Civil War books, bullets, and a piece of cannonball from the Battle of Stone’s River, Ten­ nessee, are included in Lee’s collection. The latter keep­ sake was given to him by Michael Martich of Battle Creek, whose wife Dorothy is a cousin to Lee’s maternal grandmother, Petie (Hin­ ckley) Latta of Nashville. Lee’s uncle, John Latta, who lives in California, and his great-uncles Donald Hin­ ckley of Hastings and Ray Hinckley of Nashville are other relatives who have presented Lee with items for his collection. One of his most prized pieces is a Yankee soldier’s cap given to him by Louis Cuyler, a friend and co­ worker of Lee’s dad at Kelloggs of Battle Creek. Although the cap is a Importance of your Board of Education BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks An important part of any business is the quality of its board ofdirectors. Schools are an important public business and their boards of education are an important part of the quality of education. The schools of our state operate under the general direction of the State Board of Education. The state board functions under the laws established by our state legislature. Many functions of the general operations of our schools are delegated to local boards of education. Local boards also operate under federal and state laws. Among the responsibilities of local boards of education are the following: 1. To establish schools and programs. 2. To employ administrators and other staff. 3. To establish budgets and approve expenditures. 4. To acquire, purchase or leave sites, buildings, equipment and supplies. 5. To adopt policies which guide the operation of the schools. Schools produce the most important products and have some of the highest goals and budgets of any institution in our com­ munity. It is essential that they be well governed at the state, county and local level. If you or your neighbors are capable of helping to provide leadership for high quality schools, please pick up a petition for a position on the board ofeducation at my office and return it by April 6. By being willing to serve, you help remind others that high quality education is essential. Ifyou are elected, you will play an important part in the education of our young people. Community members are encouraged to become actively involved in selecting and electing candidates to the board who portray high levels of educational interest and concern. It has often been said that good schools make good com­ munities. Good schools are only possible under the leadership of good board members. Care enough to elect the very best. F* coEEuEHH Angie and Welcome to Styles-R-Us Angie will be here Tuesday thru Friday 8:30-5:30; Saturday by Appointment. Get Acquainted Special with Angie HAIRCUTS $ $K00 Thru April 4 - WALK-INS WELCOME Sylvia • Wed. thru Fri. 8:30-5:00, Sat. by Appt. Pam • Tuesdays Styles-R-Us 244 N. Main, Nashville • 852-1757 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press 1 | on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press 2 | for our rates and deadlines. Press ^3]for business hours. ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...----- IT1RPLE VALLEY newss? You will be asked to give your phone number, Your full name spelling your last. \~3~] Your full address. You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see listbeiow. "fs] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Y&] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS The Hastings g Banner si For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSflk Y0U»»u for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the ■'pulse/tone" switch to tone and you’re ready to begin recording. �Th* Maple Valley Newt, Nashville. Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 8 CARTER 0 ST lFreshables Retails Effective Thru April 5,1992 Carter’s New Store in Charlotte CARTER'S (ARTER'S Carter^ ONE DAY COUPONS Deli Elegant roun^ Premium Turkey Breast Redeem One Each Day $049 SAVE *2.20 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1992 JCb Poun Chi* IN UNITS OF SAVE 80* lb. Pound One Daey Dae Coupon GOOD ONLY ON WEDNESDAY 4-1-92 CARTER'S Farmer Peet’s Boneless ^Bonanza Ham $|29 SAVE Coupon Value 70* '7 LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON .Pound Redeemable only at CARTER’S PLUS in Charlotte IN-STORE BAKERY Fresh Baked I THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1992 Garlic Bread ( CARTER'S In foil bag One Day Coupon SAVE 70* GOOD ONLY ON THRUSDAY. 4-2-92 Grade 'A1 59* Jumbo Eggs 49* 49*.. Coupon Value LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Redeemable only at CARTER’S PLUS In Charlotte FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1992 ( CARTER'S One Day Coupon GOOD ONLY ON FRIDAY 4-3-92 SAVE *1.00 ( CARTER'S ) One Day Coupon One Dey Coupon GOOD ONLY ON SATURDAY 4-4-92 GOOD ONLY ON SUNDAY 4-5-92 Carter’s 10 lb. Super Chef Delii Russet Potatoes Cooked Ham LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Redeemable only at CARTER’S.PLUS Ln Charl^tte^ OFF* and water product Any 1 lb. or More 99* 79* Brach’s Bulk Pick-A-Mix Candy । Coupon Value | FREE! f// t r.V.’s - Toy Basketball Trip To Chicago ? j Washer and Dryer Groceries - Flowers and many more prizes M LOOK FOR THE PRIZE DRAWIN^ SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1992 SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1992 * PRIZES AND ME Limit 5 lb. WITH COUPON Redeemable only at CARTER^SPLU^inCharlptte I LIMIT *1.00 WITH COUPON Redeemable only at CARTER’S PLUS In Charlotte^ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31* 1992 ^Freshabtes imiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK Located at Packard Hwy. - Wal-Mart Plaza MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and SUNDAY 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CARTER'S SERVICES Vs Lean Beef duck Spprox. Drive Up Grocery Pick Up Generic White Paper Plates io lb. Federal Express and U.P.S. Package Shipping 100 Ct. LIMIT TWO PLEASE 69* Automatic Teller Machine Dry Cleaning Drop Off and Pick Up CARTER'S Overnight Photo Processing Michigan State Lottery Sales Agent Ida Red Apples SURPRISES I MORE! Postage Stamp and Money Order Sales A-T-M Card Purchases Welcome 5 lb. Bag Amigo Motorized Cart For Shoppers with Special Needs Marzetti’s Peanut/Apple Dip 20 oz..$069 MasterCard and Visa Accepted Cookie Monster Face Painting For Kids Huggable Bear flaUnpIi®' wiiei'1* Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine Rentals Detroit Lions - Lomas Brown Saturday, April 4th BOXES THROUGHOUT THE STORE ■ MOND______ A_Y_,_ A_PRIL 6, iii.M 1i99.2 CMBTER'S I One Day Da Coupon One Day Coupon GOOD ONLY ON O MONDAY 4-6-92 GOOD ONLY ON TUESDAY 4-7-92 Fame Aspirin W !! SAV 98::a 4^ 1 100 Ct. 2 ^$^ 00 LIMIT TWO WITH COUPON Redeemable only at CARTER’S PLUS In CharlotteJ Copy Making and Fax Service TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1992 )I I i I Any Single Loaf of II I In-Store Bakery Bread II Coupon Value I I LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Redeemable only at CARTER’S PLUS in Charlotte | Senior Citizens’ Coupon Booklet Community Cash Fund Raising Program Check Cashing Cards Baby Sitter Shopping Cart Safety Seats �The Maple Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday. March 31, 1992 — Page 10 Gregg's Crossing bridge project put on by Township J-Ad Graphics New Service The majority of Castleton Township residents attending Saturday’s annual meeting and budget hearing agreed that the Thornapple River Bridge on Gregg’s Crossing Road should remain closed. A proposed replacement already had gained preliminary funding approval from the federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitaltion Program and the Michigan Critical Bridge Program. After a lively discussion among audience members Saturday, Township Suver* visor Justin Cooley asked for a show of hands for and against the project. Sixteen voted against the proposal, and five said they favored it. “There are some of us who want a bridge there,” said Bonnie White, speaking for the minority. “I don’t see where there’s a need for it,” said Dr. Ken­ neth Washington, who lives at Coloma, but owns property adjoining the bridge. “There is not that much traffic.” Washington’s land lies on both sides of the road west of the bridge. A portion of his property would have to be us­ ed in order to comply with grant-approved plans calling for elimination of a dog-leg in the present route. Some $30,000 of the estimated $300,000 project would be needed to acquire the proper­ ty, estimated Cooley. Initial plans were for a twolane double span, but now on­ ly a single-span bridge is be­ ing considered. Under the program, federal funds would cover 80 percent ofthe bridge project, the state would pay 15 percent, and the township 5 percent. “The bridge itself would not cost the township much,” noted Cooley. “It’s the road work and the approach (not covered by the grant).” Township Trustee Nelson Rasey explained that an estimated $50,000 would be needed for fill at the bridge since the federal government will pay for only 75 feet ofap­ proach. He said another $30,000 would be needed for required road improvements west of the bridge. “Consider what im­ provements have to go in west ofthe bridge to make that road passable,” said Cooley, who set the estimated cost for that work at $50,000. But neighborhood resident Inez Warren was not impress­ ed with the township’s in­ clination to pass up an offer to replace the bridge that has been barricaded since it was declared unsafe in the mid-1980s. “I want to use the bridge, I’m entitled to use it,” said Warren. She said it was closed within the first year after she moved to her home on Gregg’s Crossing Road eight years ago. Cooley said grant funds are available for two other township bridges: one on State Road and the other on Barger Road, both crossing Mud Creek. He said he ex­ pects funding for the State Road project this fiscal year, and the one at Barger Road about 1993-94. He said the board propably will vote at its regular meeting Wednesday, April 1, not to proceed with application for funds to replace the Gregg’s Crossing bridge. CHOICES WE CAN MAKE THEM. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION KNOW YOUR RIGHTS... CALL (202) USA-1787 The opinions expressed herein do not neccessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organization. bridge must go from Nashville via M-79 and Devine Road. Wilson said he did not think a timber bridge would be stur­ dy enough for use by fire trucks. On another matter of public interest, township officials heard Saturday from a few constituents about the board’s plans to build a new township hall after voting last week to sell the present facility on South Main Street. (See revenues (including $30,200 expected from sale of the township hall); appropriations of $111,000 and expenditures of $77,750. The appropriation figure in­ cludes $80,000 earmarked for the proposed new building. “I’m having trouble with the township hall deal because I think it will deplete the township improvement fund terribly,’’ commented Wilson. Through an oversight in related story in this issue.) Most of the comments were procedure, expected salary in­ suggestions of possible loca­ creases for township officials tions for the proposed new failed to meet the deadline to be included in the proposed building. Adequate parking, convenience and visibility spending plan. Cooley will were aspects the board should continue to make $5,000 an­ consider, said several in the nually as supervisor and $10,000 as assessor; the two audience. Rasey said if the site is trustees will make $1,080 located outside Nashville, it each; Clerk Junia Jarvie will must be on a minimum one- get $8,000; and treasurer acre plot. The consensus of Loretta Pixley, $7,500. Costs of mileage, educa­ the group seemed to favor a village site if an appropriate, tion, office expenses, pen­ affordable one could be sion, etc., are included over and above the annual wage. found. In a money matter related to “We have several lots available but we don’t want to the budget’, the audience reveal them yet,” said agreed with the board that Cooley. He believes early voters should be asked in 1992 disclosure could drive up for renewal of. a half-mill for fire equipment approved five prices. “How could the township years ago. Consensus was that board sell the best lot they the present half-mill for am­ have before we have another bulance equipment should be lot?” asked Trustee Bill dropped to one-quarter mill Wilson, who was the only and an additional one-quarter board member to oppose the mill approved for the fire March 23 decision to sell the department equipment fund. “This will not -increase present building at 98 S. Main St. to Clayton Chapman, anyones’s taxes,” ^Cooley owner of an adjacent pointed out, since the total would still be one mill (onerestaurant. In other business Saturday, quarter for ambulance and the board reviewed the pro­ three-quarters for fire.instead posed 1992-93 township of one-half each). The higher cost of fire budget, which shows $149,500 in general fund equipment and the need to meet new regulations was cited as the reason for the pro­ posed shift. Both departments now have approximately FARM ACCIDENT from front page $50,000 in their equipment The sleeve on a loose shirt fered injuries to her neck, funds. Also Saturday, individual Hope was wearing apparently shoulder and ribs in the reports from board members got entangled in the accident. mechanism and drew her arm A spokesman at St. Mary’s touched on various topics into the shaft. Hughes im­ Hospital said Monday morn­ ranging from road conditions mediately cut offpower to the ing that Hope is in stable to recycling and turnout at the recent presidential primary machine. condition. election. “Then I had to rewind it to unwind her,” he said. “Her sisters, Tracy and Health, helped.” He said the arm was chewed up from the hand to the elbow and was attached byjust a few chords when Nashville emergency medical personnel arrived. “She was stable and her vital signs were good,” said Pat Powers, coordinator ofthe Nashville ambulance service, which rushed Hope to Pen­ nock Hospital. Later, Lansing Mercy Ambulance of Hastings transferred her to St. Mary’s. Her father said that despite Hope’s devastating injuries, she remained calm throughout the ordeal. “She’s a real trooper,” he added. “It was her right arm and she’s right-handed.” He said Hope is expected to undergo more surgery today (Tuesday) and will face several more operations. “She still has got broken Jo Jo, this adult male cat is looking for a home. bones” which couldn’t be set He is one of the many fine animals currently in Saturday’s surgery because available for adoption at the Barry County Animal of the length of the operation, Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy he said. These will be set food and blankets and towels to be used for Tuesday and later there will bedding for the animals during the damp spring be additional operations for weather ahead. Anyone wishing to make a skin grafting. donation may stop by the shelter during regular He said his daughter’s spirits remain good, and when business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is the surgeons checked the arm located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is Monday they said it looked open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday good. and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more In addition to the trauma to information call 948-4885. the forearm, Hope also sufThat iron and wood span originally was constructed in 1887 to cross the Thornapple River on Nashville’s North Main Street. When the village purchased a new iron bridge in 1899 the old structure was bought by the township and moved to Gregg’s Crossing, where it remained in service until its closure. Since then, says Warren, area residents have had pro­ blems with poachers using the road to shine and kill deer. She says there also has been some partying going on, and she complains that in the winter the county often waits three days to plow the road. “The police won’t police (the road) because it it’s not open,” said Warren. “The county won’t close or main­ tain the road. Deer carcasses are all over.” Cooley said there is a possiblity the Department of Natural Resources could ap­ prove a grant for a less costly timber bridge but he had no details or dollar estimates on such a project. Inaccessibility by emergen­ cy vehicles and the low volume oftraffic were used as arguments by proponants for and against bridge replacement. Rasey commented that traf­ fic volume on the road was low even before the bridge was out “because the road (west of the bridge) was too steep and too narrow.” Earl Wilson, assistant chief of the Nashville Fire Depart­ ment, said, “As far as emergency vehicles, unless you improve the entire road, I doubt if it makes over 60 seconds difference in time.” Traffic to points west ofthe Pet of the Week �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 11 V r Nashville Baptists visit Israel Obituaries <k '<£<kl\NR NSSR £l{s& ss \svv vv v s Sj® SSij*i SSij* s S® $$ S bblSu^ blS^ lS‘su^ S‘s s 5*> s£>!$• t.ss: ^4K>L » '‘iS?r qjT << k>^ ^ ”? k ^ L * s’t**wk t tE 1** **S *”w w^ Sk I s * * ** tti i SS*< bifc* ^< “ JJ * * ifc***“*k * B B b£ £* *k H >W W.kk ??**N **N > H J‘ * >kkk Gk i*kkk HI? i* ILl^iBkui Ll । * a®iiriRsni **frtfak ,a"! “•’■‘kkelt Cti^q aiikniirkp pdiiliityat Ernest O. Rosier LANSING Ernest O. He was preceded in death by Jenniffer Rosier, Tommy Rosier, 84 of Lansing passed his wife, Leia and a daughter, Roberts, Benjamin Rosier, away Friday, March 20, 1992 Gartha Dunckel. Johanna Pardee, Steffan Hunt, at his residence. Mr. Rosier is survived by Bryan Brennan, and Brandon Mr. Rosier was born on May four children, Ernest (Tootie) Norris; two sisters, Marge 8, 1907 in Leslie, the son of Rosier, Jr., of Florida, Van Losen and Pearl Nelund both William and Clara Collins. He Rosier of Florida, Douglas ofLansing; one brother, Ted of was a Lansing resident most of (Helen) Rosier of Charlotte, Oklahoma. his life. and Gilah Carpenter of Flori­ Funeral services were held He was employed as a sales­ da, faithful companion, Monday, March 23 at the man in the Lansing area for Evelyn; seven grandchildren, Rosier Funeral Home, Mapesmany years. In 1953 he and his Doug Rosier, Jr., of Eaton Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with wife moved to Benzonia, Rapids, Carol Roberts of the Reverend Charles Moore where he owned and operated Battle Creek, Connie Brennan of the First Baptist Church in the Rosier Motel until 1963. In of New Jersey, David Rosier of Charlotte officiating. 1963 he moved to Florida, Sunfield, Brian Hunt of Spring Memorial contributions where he managed a Motel Lake, Leia Norris of Lansing, may be made to Hospice of there until he retired in 1979. and Rebbecca Hunt ofFlorida; Lansing or Eaton County He returned to Michigan in nine great-grandchildren, Hospice. Burial was in the 1979 and lived in the Lansing Candi Roberts, Kari Roberts, Benzonia Township Cemetery area. in Benzonia. James Edwin Smith NASHVILLE James Edwin Smith, 73 of414 Queen Street, Nashville passed away Tuesday, March 24,1992 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Smith was born at Luther, on April 16, 1918 the son of Benjamen H. and Irena (Nichoson) Smith. He graduated from Luther High School and Michigan State University Agricultural School. He farmed for a few years before he was a plant protection guard at Oldsmobile in Lansing for over 31 years. He served in the Navy during WorldWar II as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class. He was married to Edna Brumm in Nashville on June 4, 1938. He sang gospel music in groups and as a soloist from his pre school years. His pride the last few years was the rnen’s gospel groups he directed here and in the Rio Grande Valley. He also was a drummer in a Dixieland Band during the 16 years he and his wife spent as winter Texans. He was a Sunday School Superintendant for the former Nashville E.U.B Church and held several offices there. He and his wife participated in many churches during the 1970s in the Lay Witness Program. Mr. Smith was a member of Vermontville American Legion Post, Nashville Lions, Nashville United Methodist Church, life member of Nash­ ville Masonic Lodge #255. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Edna; daughter Lucinda (Richard) Martin, East Lans­ ing; sons, Timothy (Bessie) and Dennis (Carla) both of Nashville; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Hope (Robert) Duddles ofReed City; daughter-in-law, Kathy Smith of Alma. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry and brother, Robert. Family will receive friends at the home at 414 Queen Street, Nashville, Thursday and Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 28, at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Nashvil­ le United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel. Prior to departure for Israel Monday the delegation of Nashville Baptist posed for a photo by the bus that picked them up at the local church for the trip to A group of more than 30 Nashville Baptists departed a week ago Monday morning for a 10-day trip to Israel. The group left the church by chartered bus at 9 a.m. en route to Detroit Metro Air­ port, where they caught a plane to New York City. From there they took a 6:05 p.m. flight to Paris, and later flew on to Tel Aviv. In the Holy Land, the group planned to tour many tradi­ tional Biblical sites in and around Jerusalem and in Bethlehem. On the return trip they will spend two days sightseeing in Paris before flying back to the USA. This is the third time in the past few years that a delega­ tion has traveled to Israel. Detroit Metro Airport. • NOTICE • The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, March 18, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell 165 Clerk of the Board of Commissioners *"Tflf ® ® *Tflf " UlkfiEB Raymond V. Thompson * jU htt.iiiihl ■iiteiikB ninu L UlM E SiS ■ • 11 . L lEr.ic,tniii SJSffi® TUSTIN - Raymond V. Thompson, 57 of Tustin, formerly of Sunfield passed away Thursday, March 19, 1992 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was born on August 22, 1934 in Lansing, the son of Parmer and Martha Thompson. Mr. Thompson was married to Leta B. Eastman on Novem­ ber 6, 1953 in Lake Odessa. He had been employed with Oldsmobile in Lansing for 30 years, retiring in 1983. In 1983 he and his wife moved to Tustin from Sunfield. Mr. Thompson was a member ofthe Sebewa Church of God, and the Oldsmobile Outdoors Club. He enjoyed UNICELL FURNACE 90% PIUS Efficiency Custom Built Duct Work walker Sheet Metal 517-726-0019 hunting and fishing. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Leta B. Thomp­ son; his mother, Martha Thompson/Walker and step­ father; William Walker of Florida; four daughters, Charel Allerding of Portland, Connie Thompson of Sunfield, Mary Jo Antcliff of Marion, and Darlene Kill of Sunfield; two sons, Michael Thompson of Sunfield, and Raymond Thompson, Jr., of Sunfield; three brothers, Donald Thomp­ son of Vermontville, Harold Thompson of Vermontville, and Parmer Thompson of Tennessee; two sisters, Delores Kilgore of Kalamo, and Joyce Kenyon of Florida; 11 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Parmer Thompson in 1957; one sister, Bethel Thompson in 1929; a brother Robert Thompson in 1955 and a grandson Steven Thompson in 1975. Funeral services were held Monday, March 23 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield, with the Reverend George Anton of the Sebewa Church ofGod and Reverend John Crank of the Church of God Cleveland Tennessee in Grand Ledge officiating. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Russell D. Booher VERMONTVILLE Russell D. Booher, 85 of Vermontville passed away Sunday, March 22,1992 at his residence. Mr. Booher was bom in a log cabin August 29, 1906 in Woodland, the son of Alfred and Irene (Brumbaugh) Booh­ er. He attended Lee and Wood­ land Schools. He was married to Mabel VanBlarcom June 1, 1929 in Sunfield. He lived and farmed in Eaton and Barry County all his life. He also worked at the Sunfield Elevator for several years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Vermontville Methodist Church. Mr. Booher is survived by his wife, Mabel; three sons, Vernon (Ann) Booher of Lake Odessa, Kerwin Booher of Kaleva and Durwood (Jeanne) Booher of Battle Creek; seven grandchildren, Jayne and Phil Bartlett, Kathie Dow, David and Beth Booher, Joe and Dawn Booher, Keith and Linda Booher, Douglas Booh­ er, Durene Booher; three great grandchildren; one brother, Victor Booher ofBattle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Iva and Forrest DeCamp. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25 at the Vermontville Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Kersten officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont­ ville Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Siding is a smart investment. Paying too much for it isn't. Re-siding is one of the most-efficient home improvements you can make. Because it adds to the beauty and comfort of your home right away, and adds to the resale value later. Plus, WeatherstoneiM vinyl siding from Wolverine features easymaintenance and the life-long durability you expect with premium vinyl siding — at a popular price. Make the smart move. Call today and we’ll give you more information on Weatherstone premium vinyl siding from Wolverine. It may be to­ day’s most economical way to avoid re-painting. Wolverine Technologies HOMETOWN VISA LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 See Us for... • Delivery * Estimates • Planning * Savings �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 12 Local original play to benefit Delton girl to be performed in Vermontville J-Ad Graphics News Service An original play, “Child’s Heart,” written and directed by Juan Otero of Nashville, will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday evening, April 14 and 15, at the Vermontville Opera House. The production will benefit Kim Reed, 14, of Delton, a Aleisa Van Engen, 7, and a clown played by Dixie Brand, are two of the main characters in "Child's Heart." MAPLE VALLEY leukemia victim who is recovering from a recent bone marrow transplant at Univer­ sity of Minnesota. “Every single penny (from the play) goes to her,” noted Otero. Otero is one of three dancers for Decent Christian Talk, a nationally-known rap group. Now on a brief sabbatical in Nashville, he became acquainted with the Reed case when he entertain­ ed at a “lock-in” benefit for Reed recently at Pleasantview Family Church in Delton. Several Maple Valley area youths and a couple of adults make up the cast of “Child’s Heart,” said Otero. Alesia Van Engen, 7, is the youngest member of the cast. Otero said he expects the 200-seat capacity opera house to be full each evening of the performance. Seats, at $3 each, will be available by reservation only. Tickets may be ordered by phoning Nashville 852-0944 or Ban­ field (616) 721-9019. A local dance class that Otero has been instructing weekly in Nashville will ap­ pear in the play to do a couple ofrap numers, but the produc­ tion is a play not a musical, he said. Originally from Battle Creek, Otero lived in a Nashville foster home during his sophomore year in high school. During a several mon­ ths lull in touring with D. C. Talk, Otero has been residing with the Larry Corkwell fami­ ly in Nashville. He will be heading for Nashville, Tenn., on April 17 to rejoin his group on tour. D. C. Talk has three rock, rap and soul videos out on the Black Entertainment Televi­ sion (BET) Network. * THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 • HMS JUST LISTED! • 5 REALTOR* Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available MAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JEJN BAKER........................ TIM BURD.......................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. BEDROOM 2 baths, large, partly fenced back yard; close to school & shopping. On Thornapple River & priced to sell!! Just add "your" family — Call Jeri 726-1171. (N-151) “FAMILY HOME” • NASHVILLE - - VACANT LAND ACRES TERMS “COUNTRY VIEW” ON 1.39 ACRES OF VERMONTVILLE on blacktop road. This 1983 manufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11x28 addition, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building-garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis ^726-0122. (CH-398) SOUTH ■ES .Eves. 726-0223 ... 852-1784 ......... 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 ........ 726-0122 NEW LISTING: NASHVILLE, NICE 2 3 bedrooms, 1 '/> baths, front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (hl-152) NASHVILLE - NEW LISTING - 20 • - LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS 40 ACRES ■ NORTH OF BELLEVUE has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. $28,000. (VL-384) NEAR VERMONTVILLE Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) ACRE PARCEL 5 bed­ rooms, first floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for more details. (N-399) STORY, 9 ROOM HOME - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 10 Russell Booher will be missed— To the editor: With the death of Russell Booher, Vermontville has lost another of its finest citizens. Family, friends and neighbors mourn his passing. He was a man and a gentleman in the finest meaning of these terms. I first meet Russell and his family when they moved to Sunfield in the old Figg School District. I believe this was in the late ’40s. His younger boys and our children were in school together. After some nine or 10 years on the farm, the family moved to Sunfield and purchased a home on Jackson Street. His all too soon widowed grand­ daughter, Kathi Dow, now lives in this same house. Her late husband, Stub, purchased the home in the late 1950s. Russell, after he moved “to the city,” went to work for Theo Lenon at the Sunfield Farmers Elevator. After the Boohers sold or traded the home for an 80-acre farm on Round Lake Road in Vermontville Township, Russell continued to work for the elevator. It might be added that, if my memory is correct, this tran­ saction was with Bill Stanton and, I believe, his (Bill’s) first venture into the real estate business. Many, many times, Russell delivered feed and fertilizer to our farm. That was at the time that these came not in bulk, but in heavy bags. It was hard manual labor, but he was no stranger to work. He was always courteous and friend­ ly. Never did he seem out of sorts and you never heard him cussing or gossiping. After he had retired, he and Mabel later sold their farm and moved into Vermontville. Throughout the years we have kept our friendship and our mutual concerns for each other and our families. He was all that could be said about a friend and a true gentleman. I, along with family, neighbors and a great many friends shall miss him and cherish his memory. May God rest his soul. Edgar Fleetham Sunfield Does union or people control local schools? To the editor: 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES From Our Readers MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS Real Estate Broker The cast of "Child's Heart,” an original play written by Juan Otero, paused for a group photo before rehearsal last week at Vermontville's opera house. PROPERTIES NEEDED!! We have buyers waiting for “COUNTRY HOMES" WITH ACREAGE AND FOR FARMS. Give us a call TODAY if you are con­ sidering selling yours! 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blocktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) A Regardless of a union, if teachers are not following guidelines, for example being productive leaders for our children, there should be steps to discipline or even fire them if needed, regardless of tenure. Are there documented steps of discipline to be taken against teachers? Are these documented reports kept in their personnel folders or are the bad ones thrown out? If kept, for how long? We have a lot of “real pro­ fessionals” in our school system, teachers, principals, bus drivers, cooks, etc. A teacher is a professional hired to fill a position, to act like a professional at all times, and to educate our children and teach them — to lead by example. Our teachers can’t lead by being negative, nor by telling the students that their parents are “stupid,” for dressing their kids the way they do. Students can’t learn by being put in the corner during class time. Students don’t learn by being humiliated in front of their peers. What kind of union is this, that allows teachers not to respect or take orders from their superiors? That lets teachers take movie cameras and cameras into the locker rooms; and that lets teachers fraternize and drink with students? This is the same union that wants to get rid of one of the best principals this school system has ever had or will have. This is the same union that’s trying to control our school system. It’s time that the community reminds the union and the teaching staff that they’re not the ones who control our school system. We must start working together collectively, and do what’s right for the students, but at the same time to be fair to all. Charles D. Reid Jr. Nashville Eaton County residents should control their dogs Eaton County Prosecuting tion the court for an order to Attorney Jeffrey L. Sauter has destroy a dangerous dog. With warmer weather com­ issued a reminder to county residents who own dogs that ing, outdoor activities will in­ state law requires dogs to be crease, and so will the poten­ kept under control at all times. tial for encounters with loose State law also holds owners dogs. criminally responsible for “My focus is on the con­ dogs who cause serious injury tinued safety of county to persons. residents. To that end, it is “We have recently ex­ necessary that dog owners ex­ perienced several incidents ercise control over their dogs. that involved vicious attacks Failure to do so may result in by dogs against people,” criminal prosecution,” Sauter Sauter stated, “One victim said. was a 5-year-old child and Jeffrey L. Sauter another was an animal control Eaton County officer investigating a dog Prosecuting Attorney complaint.” In addition to potential civil liability for damages, an owner who allows a dog to run at large can be charged HiniaiiiiiaiMiisHiiimik with a misdemeanor offense. - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E The sanction can increase to a felony charge if the dog ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S causes serious injury. In such instances, the pro­ ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.fi secutor’s office may also peti- J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g I BINGO I ■aaanaaaeaanaaaaaaneaeaaajt �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, March 31. 1992 — Page 13 Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION *" taitl»t iS^i "talt iS^i, <«S**I* .**»*», ■kt.,, k kt.,t, .**»», ±*- , * V<S4ta, 8. Resolution-Varsity basketball commenda­ tion: A motion was made by Stewart and supported mktt m-w '">* WttkuL jtinW High School Library, 7:00 p.m., March 23, 1992 Present: H. Stewart, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep, L. Mengyan, O. Parks, D. Tuckey. Absent: T. Spoelstra. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart at 7:07 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Ad­ ministrators present: Lenz, Parks, Putnam. 2. Minutes: Mengyan noted that there is an addi­ tion to item #11. Her Nay vote on the request of the Ledge Loafers to use the high school parking lot for camping was not because she objected to their use of the facilities, but that she objected to them charging campers admission. A motion was made by Mengyan and supported by Leep to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1992 meeting as amended. Ayes — all pre­ sent. Motion carried. 3* Payroll: A motion was made by Leep to transfer $184,438.72 from the general fund to the payroll fund for the March 20, 1992 payroll, supported by Tuckey. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. 4. Property transfer: Supt. Parks called the board's attention to the memo from EISD informing them of the property transfer request hearing April 22, 1992. Supt. Parks will attend to represent the district and invited any board members to attend as well. 5a Letter from the audience: Audience member, George Hubka, presented the board with a letter to be reviewed by the board and brought up at the next board meeting. 6. Oral communications: Audience member Charles D. Reid requested that Supt. Parks read a let­ ter of concern about union involvement in the recent handling of parent concerns at Fuller Street School. Mike Hamilton expressed his approval of the posi­ tion taken by the Board of Education to oppose pro­ posed changes in MHSAA participation policies. Parent Steve West expressed his concern that his son could not attend school that day because the school was unable to provide necessary health care servi^qs. Krolik requested that West document the situation in writing. It will be handled through ad­ ministrative channels. 7a Reports: The personnel committee has met with concerned parents. They will meet with teachers and administrators and then report back to the board. bite »a 17391720 by Krolik to adopt the proposed Resolution of Com­ mendation and Congratulations for the varsity basket­ ball team and Coach Jerry Reese. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. 5 DAY SALE ink u^iiilth'ti f«ik kn»**l» iMiii raiKBK^^^ [3a ;!C|s (taKik®** OitotnWti kpa5* * NO MONEY DOWN FREE ESTIMATES Vinyl Replacement Windows $E00 Per Window Per Month* With Approved Credit Mfitt CALL THIS WEEK FOR FREE MARBLE SILLS Windows Call for details. Thank You For Sale CARD OF THANKS The family of Ethel Curtis expresses our deepest thanks to all who sent flowers, cards and called following the death ofour beloved mother and grandmother. Special thank you’s to the caring staff at Tendercare, Dr. Bresseur and Richard Genther at Maple Valley Chapel. The message delivered by Rev. Vaught eulogized the 90 years FOR SALE: SPINETCONSLE PIANO BARGAIN. Wanted: responsible party to takeover monthly payments on she was with us in a way every­ one will always remember. The grandchildren, the great­ grandchildren and the great­ great-grandchildren know they had a very special “grandma”. The luncheon served by the ladies of the United Methodist Church helped so very much. Again, from all of us,- thank you. Gerald and Leola Lundstrum Verse and Gerri Babcock Carroll and Louise Baker grandchildren great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren Business Services ...with purchase of windows. FREE GARDEN WINDOW THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (170) BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment Month ifail.$ 9a Old business: Krolik questioned whether there had been any action on the request by B. Mudry to complete his Eagle Scout project. The facilities and equipment committee will meet before the April board meeting and present a recommendation at that time. 10. Schools of choice: A motion was made by Stewart to accept the recommendation of the Schools of Choice committee, changing item 5 to read "We will provide transportation, to a school outside your established boundary area," support by Mengyan. Ayes — Leep, Mengyan, Stewart, Tuckey. Nays — Briggs, Krolik. Absent: Spolestra. Carried. Ila Quest training: A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Briggs, to make funds available for three teachers and/or parents and/or ad­ ministrators to attend the Quest training workshop. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. 12. Kellogg 6th grade field trip: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Leep to approve the request of the Kellogg 6th grade teachers to take their students to Greenfield Village in Dearborn for a field trip. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. 13. Teacher tenure: A motion was made by Stewart to accept L. Lenz's recommendations for teacher tenure for 1992-93, supported by Leep. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. A motion was made by Krolik to approve N. Potter's staff recommendations for the 1992-92 school year, supported by Tuckey. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn by Krolik. The list will be referred to the personnel committee. They will bring a recom­ mendation to the Board at the April meeting. 14. Principal contracts: A motion was made by Krolik to accept the recommendation of Supt. Parks to extend the contracts of William Farnsworth, Larry Lenz and Jeannie Putnam for one year, supported by Stewart. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. 15. April meeting: Krolik made a motion to move the regular meeting scheduled for April 13, 1992 to April 20, 1992 in the high school library, supported by Mengyan. Ayes — all present. Motion carried. 16. Closed session: A motion was made by Stewart to go into closed session to discuss negotia­ tion strategy, supported by Krolik. Ayes — Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Mengyan, Stewart, Tuckey. Absent — Spolestra. Time: 8:15. 17. Open session: A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Stewart, to return to open session. Ayes — Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Mengyan, Stewart, Tuckey. Absent — Spoelstra. Time: 11:10. 18. Adjournment: Mengyan made a motion to ad­ journ the meeting, supported by Tuckey. Ayes — all present. Meeting adjourned 11:10 p.m. TOOLS 25% Off VINYL SIDING & ROOFING PARAMOUNT HOME IMPROVEMENT Lansing Call State License Toll Free Call 4844888 73989 1-800*288-4385 ‘Based on 13% interest. 84 month financing with approved credit Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. piano. Can be seen locally. Call 1-800-327-3345. School Lunch Menus Friday, April 3 Fuller St. School Wednesday, April 1 Hot turkey sandwich, peas, pear, granola bar. Thursday, April 2 Spaghetti with meat and cheese, carrots, plums, toasted bun. Friday, April 3 Mini-sub/bun, pineapple. corn, Monday, April 6 Spring break. No school. Tuesday, April 7 Spring break. No school. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 1 ♦Salad, ♦Taco’s, ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, ♦Com Dog, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruitjuice, bread and butter. Monday, April 6 No School. Spring Break. Tuesday, April 7 No School. Spring Break. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Pets JUST 3 PUPPIES LEFT, 8 weeks old, mother Blue Heeler. 517-852-1935. Fann let- tuce/cheese, peas, fresh fruit. Thursday, April 2 ♦Salad, * Noodles Alfredo, ♦Sloppy Jo/bun, pickles, pears, com bread, butter, salad bar. FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. ATTENTION: Business Owners, Fund Raisers, Ball Teams, Boys & Girls Little League or Schools Come in or call us...We have the equipment and experience to do your Silk Screening — your garments or ours. We are in business as always to work for you. Keeping our overhead down insures that we can be competitive on our pricing. We have a full line of ball uniforms, caps, jackets, sweats and tees. If you need us or you have a non-profit idea, let’s talk. Give us a call at 852-1757, ask for Sandy. OwoTSTUFF -OI and SILK SCREENING Miscellaneous ADOPTION Couple wants to aopt baby. adopt ay. Legal, ega,con confidential. enta. Call Pat collect, 517-646-0330. 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 simplicity Up to $400 instant cash rebate. Or choose 0% interest and no monthly payments until September, 1992* Either way, it’s a great time to cut a deal on selected models. Simplicity machines arc computer designed, innovatively engineered and carefully crafted with the finest parts and components. ©1992 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. ’Ask for details. TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville • 726-0569 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 Drive a little & save a lot! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 14 Fuller Street students raise over $2,100 for St. Jude's Hospital Math students at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville raised $2,122.72 in a recent “Math-a-thon” to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at Mem­ phis, Tenn. Forty-seven local students took part in the benefit. The money is earned by youngsters who, with parental approval, seek sponsors will­ ing to pay a certain amount for each of some 200 problems the child can solve in a specially assigned math workbook. Sue Doozan, Chapter I math teacher at Fuller, is in charge of the event. Typically, students collect about two cents per problem. Those participating range from youngsters in developmental kindegarten all the way through fourth grade.. In a breakdown by class, Doozan shows that three students in DK raised a total of $138.50; two kindergart­ ners brought in a total of $46; 13 first-graders, $485.80; six second-graders, $307.30; 11 third-graders, $462.48; and 12 fourth-graders, $682.64. All students who par­ ticipated received certificates. Those earning at least $30 for St. Jude’s were awarded a Tshirt, and if they collected at least $75 they also received a tote bag. Those awarded tote bags last week were Kenny Mit­ chell, Garrett Mitchell, Kelsey Elliston, Jason Smith, Joshua Clapp, Joe Elliston, Jesse Quick, Rachelle Heacock, Lauren Hansbarger, Kristina French, Jennifer Clapp, Joe Butcher, Michelle Jewell and Tiffany Sparks. The school has participated in the annual fund-raiser since 1989. That year only 15 students took part, bringing in a total of $580. In 1990, 36 Fuller students earned $1,123.70 for St. Jude’s. Last year, 58 youngsters used their math skills to bring in $2,275.81 for the Children’s hospital. Vermontville businesses of 1920s on display A display of Vermontville businesses as they were in 1920 can be seen at the Ver­ montville Grocery Store. The display was constructed by Dorr Granger, whose grandson, Carl, now owns the Vermontville Grocery. Granger was bom and raised in Vermontville and went to Lansing in 1920 to start his construction business. The display features two churches, two doctors, two groceries, two hardwares, two barbers, two automobile garages, a bank, a drug store, a jewelry store, a community building across from the chur­ ches, the opera house where the school basketball games and social events were held, and the community park that had a water pump with a tin cup if you were thirsty. Granger added that the hit­ ching posts for horses were moved from Main Street to the side streets to make room for the automobiles. He ex­ plained that the business district had more activity back then because all the people dealt locally. Now some people go to the malls and bigger cities to shop. He said he would like to see more people shop in their home town and support their community, and to stop in the store and see the display. Vermontville grocery owners Corl and Nikki view the display. 144 south mnh sneer uetMortTuiite. Michigan 4<?o?6 hashmillc (517)852-1717 ‘JUST LISTED! ‘3 bedroom, 2 story home located on 1'/, lots in Nashville ‘Nice home for the money I (N-86) ‘Only $44,900 for this large home located on approx. 5 acres. Attached garage, mud/laundry room. Call to see — great for horses! (CH-115) ‘NEW LISTING! All wooded, secluded setting for this 3 bedroom ranch home. Fireplaces! Baths! First floor utility room! Could be the special property you have been waiting for! (CH-116) ‘Look at what just $23,900 buys! 3-4 bedrooms, convenient location! (N-85) ‘Owner says sell! 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre. ‘Priced at only $31,900. (CH-113) laundry, new deck. (N-84) L-104. Approx. 10 acre building site. Contract terms Located in the Nashville area. Land contract terms. L-103. 60 acres with trees — possible building site... CALL ABOUT OUR OTHER VACANT LAND PARCELS! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING _____________REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Davis Brothers to perform locally The Davis Brothers, a Bat­ tle Creek-area gospel quartet, will appear in concert at 11 a. m. Sunday, April 5, at Nashville Assembly of God. Members of the quartet range in age from 26 to 32. Although spreading the gospel is their number one priority, these men greatly enjoy their time spent on the road together. The group performs at more than 100 services and concerts every year on a part­ time basis. Collectively and individual­ ly, the Davis Brothers have received five Michigan Gospel Music Association (517)726-0181 Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Top fund-raiser for St. Jude's Children's Hospital in a recent "Math-a-thon" at Fuller Elementary were (front row from left) Kenny Mitchell, Garrett Mitchell, Kelsey Elliston, Jason Smith, Joshua Clapp; (second row) Jesse Quick, Rachelle Heacock, Lauren Hansbarger, Kristina French, (third row) Jennifer Clapp, Joe Butcher, Michelle Jewell and Tiffany Sparks. Missing from photo is Joe Elliston. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob BobGardner Gardner726-0331 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Local students to play in Pentatholn games in math Maple Valley teachers Car­ rie Long, Inez Hubka and Pam Hunt have attended two evening workshops at the Eaton Intermediate School District to learn about pen­ tathlon games in math. When students learn and use the strategies to play the math game, their thinking skills are improved. Once the games are learned in the classrooms in grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6, then friendly competition can oc­ cur between classrooms. These three teachers have a dream of holding a “Math Fun Family Night,” so parents can come in and the students can teach their parents “a thing or two” about Math Pentathlon games and family fun. Women’s Club to meet April 6 The Vermontville Woman’s Club will meet Monday, April b, at 7 p.m. in the library. The program will be on Girlstown, a home for girls with problems and located at Bellevue. The project was founded by the Michigan General Federation of Woman’s Clubs and is sup­ ported by the state federated clubs. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. awards since 1989. Members of the group are brothers Lyle (tenor), Lane (lead) and Travis (keyboards) Davis. Jeff Davis sings baritone and Cyle Cornish sings bass. The group features four songwriters, so they perform mostly original songs with a variety of arrangements. The Davis Brothers travel throughout Michigan, In­ diana, Ohio and Illinois. Everyone is invited to at­ tend the Nashville concert. The church is located at 735 Reed St. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: April 1 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 8 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. April 2 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. April 6 - MAEH Council, 2 p.m., Extension Office; 1:30 p.m., Executive Committee. April 8 - Spring TelFarm Assistance Program - Pre­ Registration necessary, call the Extension Office at 948-4862. April 8 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. April 15 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. April 20 - 4-H Small Animal Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN B:30 A.M.. 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 698-7979 Estimates Available (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., Suite150 (locatea in the Kent- woodf Corporate Complex)* i Complex) (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 15 Bruins, Canadians tied for KFHL lead Body Talk By Art Frith Don't sleep on your stomach. 8744 Have ybu ever gone to sleep feeling well but in the morning you were in pain? If it wasn’t a hangover then it’s what’s called a sleep' injury. A sleep injury is like a work injury or a sports injury, but the injury occurred while sleeping. Strange as this may sound, sleep injuries happen every night right here in Maple Valley. Sometimes people wake up with their neck twisted to one side and it will not straighten out... this is a sleep injury. Another person might wake up in the middle of the night with extreme back pain... this is a sleep injury. Another person might wake up with a completely numb arm that just hangs limp at (heir side... this is also a sleep injury. Believe it or not, most people twist and turn all night while dreaming. Some ofthese movements are so sudden and foreful that they can injure the person sleeping or the person that they’re sleeping with. Another cause of injury is sleeping in the wrong position. Stomach sleepers are at most risk since sleeping on the stomach requires the head to be turned to one side for air. Hav­ ing the neck twisted to one side for several hours can throw the neck out of wack, and thus the person may wake up with the head twisted to one side with headaches and neck pain. Sleep­ ing on the stomach is tough on the back too. Using the wrong pillow can hurt the neck while sleeping. If you go to bed feeling good, but wake up with headaches or a sore neck then you need a special pillow that we can order for you at my clinic. Also a mattress that’s too soft can be hard on the low back. That’s why a waterbed can hurt some people’s backs that need more firm support. The best position for sleeping in on the back with a proper pillow and with the knees slightly flexed, or on ones side with the knees slightly flexed and the proper pillow. These changes in position, pillow and mattress can eliminate about 90 percent of sleep injuries... pleasant dreams. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner * Vermontville boys to ‘scout for food’ The Vermontville Boy Scouts will be “scouting for food” Saturday, April 4, for the Vermontville Emergency Food Bank. They will be leaving plastic 1 bags throughout the communi­ ty in the morning and picking them up later in the afternoon. Rural areas will be canvass­ ed once only in the morning. The Food Bank is especially in need of canned meats, stews and soups. Business Services QUALITY AUTO REPAIR certified service on most cars and trucks at affordable rates. Call Rob’s Auto Care Center at 517-726-1324. For Sale Automotive Mich: lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available The Bruins and Canadiens remain tied for first place in the Kellogg Floor Hockey League standings after six weeks of play. Tuesday night, the Bruins completely dominated the winless Rangers from the opening faceoff. Assisted by Ricky Fowler, Tom Powers put the Bruins on the scoreboard in the first seven seconds of the match. Carrie Hardin connected with Fowler nine seconds later and the Bruins led 2-0. A double relay from Travis Hardin to Fowler to Powers with 2:47 left in the first period gave the Bruins a 3-0 lead. Eight seconds later, Kyle Rose with Matthew Rose combined to give the Rangers their first score of the game. The next goal came with 2:00 left in the second period, when April Randall passed the plastic puck to Trish Sloan to put the Bruins up 4-1. Early in the third period Kevin Aspinall assisted Powers to score his third goal of the game and increasing the Bruins’ lead to four. With 4:19 remaining to play, Craig McDougal and Matthew Rose combined for a Rangers’ goal. The final score, Bruins 5 Rangers 2. The Blackhawks came very close to handing the Canadiens their first loss of the ’92 season. The first period was scoreless until Lance Flory connected with Christine Desrochers in the final two minutes to give the Canadiens a 1-0 lead. Rachel Pettengill scored the Blackhawks’ first goal midway through the se­ cond period and tied the match at 1-all. Canadiens answered with a goal from Ben Covert and Lance Flory. As the final seconds of the second period ticked away, Trent Harvey xsf 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 1985 GMC W7 cab over -$5200 or w/ 20’ box, 96” door - $5500 or w/ sleeper - $6900. Call 1-693-2604._______________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. National Ads GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 2nd annual 1992 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT - Ext. 2911 (1-800-724-3268), UTILITY COMPANY JOBS $7.80-$15.75/hr., this area. Men and women needed. No experi­ ence necessary. For information, call 1-219-736-9807, ext. U-4317, 9a.m.-9p.m.-7days. sent the puck flying into the Canadiens’ goal, making it a 2-2 game. Flory scored again in the third period, with 1:26 left on the game clock, giving the Canadiens a narrow 3-2 verdict. The Red Wings chalked up their first victory ofthe season at the expense of the Flyers. Assisted by Richard Genther, April Musser slammed the orange puck past the Flyers’ goalie and the Red Wings led 1-0 at the end of the first period. Kevin Robinson and Musser scored back-to-back Red Wings goals in the first minute of the second period. Down 3-0 and with 3:43 re­ maining in the second period, Tiffany Sparks combined with Brandon Phenix for the Flyers’ first goal fo the game. Lee Gould teamed up with Trish Johnson two minutes later and the Red Wings’ lead was cut to one point. Russell Cox, who is the league’s all­ time leader in assists, assisted Genther for a goal and the Red Wings led 4-2 going into the final period. Musser was credited with an assist when she combined with Steven Frish 2:20 into the third period. Gould and Johnson responsed with a Flyers goal with 5:00 left in the game. The team of Cox and Robinson quickly scored a goal and the Red Wings led 6-3. With 4-45 on the game clock, Robinson scored again and the Red Wings led by four. Two minutes later, Megan Starnes scored for the Flyers. However, the game belonged to the Red Wings as they won 47.- Results of Saturday’s make­ up games are as follows: Blackhawks 5, Ranges 0; Maple Leafs 6, Flyers 3; Canadiens 6, Red Wings 0. When the final whistle blows, only one undefeated team will remain to claim sole possession of first place. The Bruins and Canadiens will battle on the gym floor in the last night of regular season . play in the KFHL. League Standings W-L Bruins................................. 5-0 Canadiens........................... 5-0 Maple Leafs...................... 3-2 Blackhawks........................ 3-2 Flyers................................. 1-5 Red Wings.......................... 1-4 Rangers.............................. 0-5 (Trish Johnson and Tom Powers lead the league in scoring with nine goals apiece.) R.L. Hill Tax Service INDIVIDUALS, FARMS, BUSINESSES 657 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan — 14 YEARS EXPERIENCE — 517-726-0282 ...by appointment • Walk-ins Welcome Anyone interested in COACHING 6757 Vermontville boys and girls TBall, Pee Wee or Little League. — ANNUAL MEETING — Tues., March 31 • 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Williams Room, Maplewood School — ANY QUESTIONS — Neil Gee 726-1047 or Charlie Wawiernia 726-0010 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, March 31, 1992 — Page 16 This Week in SPORTS... Four spikers on All-SMAA team Four Maple Valley volleyball players were selected to the 1992 all­ conference team. The Lions finished second behind traditional power St Philip in the league standings. MV players chosen to the first team were seniors Janet Boldrey and Sara DeGroot and juniors Jennifer Phenix and Lori Carpenter. Also landing spots on the first team were Kim Poyer and Chris Graham of Bellevue, Silveria Luna of Olivet, and Kim Dalimonte, Megan Reetz, Beth Crawford, Jill Hufnagel and Madeline Chadwick, all of the league champion Tigers. Four Maple Valley volleyball players were selected to the all-SMAA first team: (from left) Janet Boldrey, Jennifer Phenix and Lori Carpenter. Sophomore Stephanie Bouwens and junior Renee Rosin were honorable mention picks, while senior Michelle Baker was given special mention. Sara DeGroot Maple Valley Lion eagers cap third straight title season Coach Jerry Reese's Maple Valley basketball team, after winning the SMAA title outright with a 5-1 league mark, was wellrepresented on the 1992 all-conference team. The Lions' league crown was their third in succes­ sion. They had shared the championship with Pennfield in 1991. A trio of seniors reaped first-team all-league hon­ ors. They included center/forward Darrel Stine, guard Chip Reese and for­ ward Mickey Collier. Stine, who was also se­ lected to the All-Barry County first team for the second straight season, led the Lions in scoring with a 16.0 average. He also shot 58 percent from the floor and was second behind Brice Hasselback with 131 rebounds. Reese, who handled most of the ball-handling duties for Maple Valley, averaged 8.0 points per contest. He added 53 as­ sists and 40 steals and was a 72-percent free throw shooter. The versatile Collier was second to Stine in scoring with a 10.3 average and led the Lions in assists with 58 and steals with 53. Collier also pulled down 117 re­ bounds. In addition, Hasselback and guard Tim Ferrier were awarded honorable mention all-league status. The Lions, who lost in the district quarterfinal to Pennfield and finished with a 14-7 overall mark, an­ nounced their 1992 team awards. Stine was selected the Most Valuable Player, while Hasselback was Most Improved. Ferrier re­ ceived the Coach's Award. Chip Reese won the non­ annual "Like father, like son," award. Other awards handed out included: Most Dependable- Bryan Three Maple Valley seniors were selected to the 1992 all-conference squad: (from left) Chip Reese, Darrel Stine, Mickey Collier. Carpenter Intensity (Tasmanian Award)- Scott English "Foul" Award- Hasselback Humor AwardButler Joel MV matmen place at Ionia tourney CALL THE The People Paper* WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 k,Ra.ndy <left).and Jason Silsbee, sons of Mike and Bonnie Silsbee of Nashville, are in their second and first year respectively, of wrestling in the Charlotte Club. Randy is a third grader at Fuller Street, while Jason is in the second grade. Over 350 wrestlers competed in the Ionia invitational on Saturday, and area members of the Charlotte Wrestling Club were among those earning medals. Placing at the tournament were: 8-under- Jeff Wright, first 9- 10 year olds- Jeff Jones, Andrew Wright and Adam Watson, first; Matt Thorn, second; Jonathan Thompson, third; Randy Silsbee, fourth 11-12- Pat Lowe, second; Christopher Magoon, fourth 13-14- Nick Garza and Tyler Robins, first; Ryan Elliston and Brady Simpson, fourth. The club will travel to Eaton Rapids on Saturday. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-04-14.pdf 0159f0552885c72b32e046d0b3aeaa46 PDF Text Text Pub I ic Library F lUta PAfD US. PQSTACt HASTINGS. 49058 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905£ P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 37 — Tuesday, April 14, 1992 Nashville Village Council to study non-critical alley closure policy by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Should most non-critical alleys in Nashville be aban­ doned and turned over to ad­ joining property owners? That was the question con­ sidered by the village council in a spirited discussion at their regular meeting last Thursday. Ted Spoelstra, president pro tern, prompted the debate when he proposed closing all but a few ofthe village alleys. Exceptions would include several in the business district; the alley to the Thornapple River boat launch off Reed Street; and those which provide sole access to homes or garages. Most residential blocks in Nashville are criss-crossed by intersecting village-owned alleys that date back to the original platting. They were designed to provide easy access for early fire-fighting rigs, but today are not wide enough for modern fire trucks. These alleys also became the means of horseand-buggy access to bams (now garages) located at the rear of some residental lots.. “I would propose to close all alleys in the village that are I would propose to close all alleys in the village that are not absolutely necessary. I’ve been on the council ten years and every year we spend hours yy hassling about these alleys. — Ted Spoelstra not absolutely necessary,” said Spoelstra. “I’ve been on the council ten years and every year we spend hours hassling about these alleys. Someone comes in and wants an alley closed; someone comes in and doesn’t want it closed. Let’s lay it to rest.” Trusteee Carol Jones Dwyer responded: “The idea of resolving the alley problem is great if we can find a fair and equitable way to do it.” But she pointed out that an abandonded alley would be split in half, with six feet of the normal 12-foot width reverting to each adjoining property owner, potentially restricting vehicular access to either property. Spoelstra said, “Ifthere’s a garage we’re going to have to leave the alley open.” Under provisions of the General Law Village Charter by which Nashville is govem- ed, ifthere is an objection to a pro,posed alley closing the council must have a two-thirds vote of its members in order to approve closure. This mean five ofthe sevenmember council would have to vote in the affirmative, ac­ cording to a letter from the village attorney read at Thursday’s meeting by Clerk Rose Heaton. Nashville’s 1976 zoning or­ dinance contains nothing about closure of alleys, but some years later the council drew up a set of guidelines to spell out a procedure for handling requests for alley abandonments. The rules, however, have not been consistently followed. The guidelines stipulate that if an alley is abandoned, it must be closed its entire length. But at least one precedent was set when this policy One of hopefuls is former superintendent Seven candidates file for three local school board positions Maple Valley’s annual school election June 8 pro­ mises to be a lively one, with seven candidates vying for three open trustee seats open­ ing on the Board of Education July 1. Meeting the April 6 deadline for filing nominating petitions were three can­ didates for a one-year post; two for a three-year term; and two for a four-year term. Lynn Mengyan, of 7700 S. Clark Road, Nashville, an in­ dependent agency represen­ tative for Michigan’s Depart­ ment of Education, filed for the one-year seat. She is now serving on the Maple Valley School Board by appointment. Others seeking the one-year seat are Charles D. Reid Jr., an Air National Guard mechanic living at 6789 S. Clark Road, Nashville, and Carroll J. Wolff, of 307 Center Court, Nashville, former Maple Valley Superintendent of Schools who retired in 1990 after 28 years service. Both Reid and Wolff would be newcomers to the board. Filing for the three-year post was Joseph Briggs, a rural Eaton County resident who is employed as a mail services supervisor by Michigan’s Department of State. He is currently serving on the board by appointment. Challenging Briggs for the three-year seat is Jeffery Carpenter of 421 Kellogg St., Nashville. Carpenter, who is sales manager of Hastings Water Supply Inc. of Hastings, would be a newcomer to the board. Two candidates also will vie See Candidates, Page 2 Local girl undergoes 4th surgery on arm Hope Hughes, the 14-yearold Nashville girl who nearly lost her forearm in a farm ac­ cident March 28, underwent a fourth surgical procedure Tuesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Hughes was listed in stable condition Wednesday after the seven-hour operation Tuesday that surgeons said was the most delicate procedure yet to reconstruct her arm. Hand surgeons Dr. John See Alley policy. Page 2 Sebright and Dr. Mark DeHaan led a team of surgeons Tuesday that transplanted muscle from Hope’s back to her forearm to cover exposed bones, muscles and tendons. After surgeons, led by DeHaan, connected the artery and veins and wrapped the muscle around the forearm, Sebright and a team attached extensive skin grafts to cover See 4th Surgery, Page 3 New events planned for 52nd Annual Syrup Festival by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Vermontville, home of Michigan’s original maple syrup festival, is decked out in banners and signs as the com­ munity gears up for its 52nd annual Maple Syrup Festival April 24-26. Gene Fisher, president of the Vermontville Syrup Festival Corporation, spon­ sors of the event, said two new events are planned for the 1992 celebration. One is a Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame display, honoring Michigan race car drivers. The exhibit will be set up near Maple Manor. In the second new event, antique and show-quality cycles are to displayed on the community ball field by a Lansing-based club. “They will be classics, like old cars are,” noted Fisher. Dreaming of a taste-tempting meal of pancakes with fresh maple syrup at Ver­ montville's upcoming festival are (from left) Brennan Wickerham, Shane Hickey and Brandy Lee Wickerham. Despite a short season, local producers will have plenty of high quality syrup to sell at the three-day event, April 24-26. This is the second season for this eye-catching billboard to appear on the lawn of the Ver­ montville Academy museum. He said he expects the group to bring in about 50 units. The festival will open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, with a talent show dowjitown. Barbara Musser (726-0554) is chairwoman of that event. The winners will repeat their performances on the stage at noon and 4 p.m. Saturday. Also starting Friday, the local post of the American Legion, in cooperation with the Nashville Lions Club, will serve pancakes from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall above the bank. Serving will con­ tinue all day Saturday, star­ ting at 6 a.m., and on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Maple Valley Band Boosters also will serve pan­ cakes and sausage all day Saturday, starting at 6 a.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. until an unspecified time in the afternoon. Their location will be at the Vermontville fire station. Another all-day Saturday and Sunday event is the popular arts and crafts show at Maplewood School. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. This event always attracts an overflow crowd of exhibitors, browsers and buyers. The Rev. Daniel Smith of the Vermontville Bible Church officially will open festivities with an invocation delivered at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Main Street stage. Greetings by Vermontville Village President Sue Villanueva, Chamber ofCom­ merce President Nyle Wells and Fisher will follow. The Maple Valley High School Jazz Band, under direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, and the MV Community Band, led by Charles Brill, will entertain festival-goers until time for the 10:30 a.m. children’s parade. G.ene and Mary Fisher are chairpersons of the parade, which has as its theme, “Movie Land to Maple Syrup Land.” Aymie Alderink, 1992 Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Queen, will be crowned by last year’s queen, Holli Hale, in an 11 a.m. ceremony on stage. Appearing with Aymie will be Alternate Queen Dena Burton. Also at this time, Vermont­ ville’s 1992 honored citizen and Grand Parade Marshal Martha Zemke will be in­ troduced. State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald is slated to take part in this ceremony. From 11:30 a.m. until time for the 2 p.m. Grand Parade, a number of acts will provide continuing entertainment in the Main Street staging area. These include Dutch dancers, the Glen Erin Bagpipe Band, and Al’s One Man Variety Band, as well as winners of Friday night’s talent show. Sally Martin is chairwoman of the Grand Parade, with the See Festival, Page 6 In This Issue... • Girl Scout banquet held in Vermontville • Nashville Council committees set, name president pro tern • faster Sunrise Service planned • Help sought in locating former alumni �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 2 ALLEY POLICY , was’pipt.'tt’llowed in a 1985 abanddrffnent of an alley at 222 8.'--State ’St. The council has apprbveil’at least five alley abandonments since 1978. 'Codricii'S ’ ’ alley abandon­ ment guidelines also call for a two-thirds vote of the panel to refuse a request for abandon­ ment. In addition, the docu­ ment states that an alley that is in use by the public may not be abandoned, but this criterion would have applied to all the alleys previously abandonded by the council. “People who want to have an alley closed are confused by this 'catch as catch can’ (policy)” said Dwyer. “We should declare a policy and stick to it. If we don’t have a policy, we are open to criticism that we are arbitrary and capricious in our continued from front page decisions.” Newly-appointed Trustee Jeff Beebee agreed there is a need to simplfy the procedure of handling alley abandonments. “It has become too com­ plicated,” ho observed. Spoelstra agreed that the council presently has no set plan. In an attempt to remedy that situation, Village President Ray Hinckley asked the coun­ cil’s Policy Committee to review the matter and bring a recommendation back to the council. Spoelstra and Dwyer comprise that committee. On another matter, the council agreed to reconsider its plan to add a 50-cent sur­ charge to each municipal water user’s monthly bill to build a fund for system im- Wfjank l|on The family of Judy Joppie wishes to thank all the nurses and doctors at Pennock Hospital, Pray Funeral Home and all our dear friends and neighbors for their sincere kindness, flowers and cards. Bill Joppie and Family provements. The idea was suggested by Trustee Richard .Chaffee Jr., head ofthe coun­ cil’s Finance Committee, who pointed out that only $1,250 per year now is allotted in the village budget for such improvements. “If we need to expand, there’s nothing at all (on hand),” noted Chaffee. He said he favored the surcharge “so we don’t have to go into debt every time we have to do something to the system. This way we would have no in in-­ terest (to pay). It seems more sensible to me.” Officials say a reserve is needed in the event the municipals wells should become contaminated or one of the pumps should fail, and also to keep village water system facilities updated. In addition, extension of water service for future growth is cited. Officials at Thursday’s meeting noted that a new senior citizens’ apart­ ment complex, a small in­ dustry, and a condomium development are now in the planning stage for Nashville. The village will have to foot the cost of extending water service to these properties. “We will take water to the edge of the property for anyone in the village who wants it,” noted Hinckley. “We are obligated to do it by FHA.” Farmers Home Administra­ tion USDA financed the $360,000 improvements made to Nashville’s municipal water system in 1975, and established rules that control extension of service, etc. At a public hearing preceding Thursday’s council meeting, Chaffee met some opposition to his surchage proposal that would have brought in an estimated INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary- Hastings Mutual Insurance Comp any Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ..........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m’ Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalarno Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ ..n a.m. P.M. Worship........ ... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study..6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship n a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.rm Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship....... :45 a.m. Sunday School.... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Work progressing on church addition The long-awaited addition to Vermontville's historic First Congregation Church is taking shape at the rear of the 1862 building. Rhoades Construction Co. of Battle Creek is contractor on the addition which will provide a church office and Sun­ day school rooms. Building Committee Chairman John Krolik said the project is running behind schedule due to weather, but "Hopefully a lot will be done by Syrup Festival." $3,600 per year. “Ifthe concept is good, this isn’t anywhere near enough money,” noted Dwyer. “Doesn’t it make sense to make it based on (water) use?” Chaffee said that in Jiis opi­ nion the 50-cent monthly sur­ charge “seems fair.” Beebe said he believes the only fair way is to charge by usuage even though “it makes our (bookeeping) job more difficult.” Chaffee agreed that the Finance Committee would “go back to the drawing board” to work out a proposal to tie the surcharge to water usage instead of establishing a flat rate. The matter was tabl­ ed until council’s April 23 meeting. In other business Thursday, the council: — Agreed to advertise for bids for about $15,000 of sidewalk replacement planned for this summer as the second phase of an on-going annual program to update sidewalks throughout the village. — Discussed ways to im­ prove communications bet­ ween the council and members of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals who serve by appointment ofthe council. — Asked Heaton to obtain more data on an in-house training workshop for plann­ ing and zoning officials that would be conducted by a representative ofthe Michigan Municipal League who would come to Nashville to hold QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 am Church School .......11 a‘m’ Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. TOD CLARK seven three-hour sessions. Council members also would plan to attend. — Heard a report from newly-elected Trustee Richard Tobias on the Na­ tional Flood Insurance Pro­ gram, which is the only source of such insurance for properties in a flood plain. Tobias said, “People who want to buy or build cannot buy flood insurance in the village of Nashville (now) because we are not mapped for flood insurance.” He said the village failed to file the necessary NFIP application in 1988 which calls for appoint­ ment of a program administrator-building inspec­ tor and the adoption of a flood plain ain management criteria. Tobias, who researched the matter at the request of Hinckley will present additional ckley, information on the matter at the next council meeting. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................... ......... 7 CANDIDATES Continuedfrom front— for the four-year post. Local farmer and former school board member Ronald J. Tobias of 391 N. Clark Road, Nashville, will be challenged by Lori West, of 8250 S. Clark Road, Nashville. Tobias completed a term on the board in 1991 and chose not to seek re-election at that time. West, who would be a newcomer to the board, describes herself as “fulltime Mom’’ to four youngsters, ages 4 to 9. jwaniiiiiiiiiuaiiaiaiiiRiir - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters s f BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA iiimianiiir(«iaiiiniaiiiii“ MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Worship....... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School.......... 111:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) I S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. PM g J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:000 P ■ INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting'behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 3 Annual Girl Scout Banquet held in Vermontville The gymnasium at Maplewood Elemetary School was abuzz last Wednesday evening as 35 Vermontville Girl Scouts, their leaders and families gathered for their 1992 banquet. More than 100 were present for the potluck dinner event, which was followed by a pro­ gram of awards and recognition. Scouts, from the young Daisy troops to the older Cadets, were represented at the gathering. Leaders present at the event were Sue Hayes, Dawn Conklin, Kaye Setchfeild, Dawn Balcom, and Cindy Krolik. Special guest was Service Unit Director Elizabeth Rathbun, who introduced the individual troops during the program. Sue Hayes’ Daisy troop led off by doing a routine of animal imitations that delighted the audience. Many oftroops used the oc­ casion to honor moms and dads with special gifts in ap­ preciation of their support of scouting activities throughout the year. Several of the Girl Scouts received individual honors from their leaders for various accomplishments. Amber Wright, a Brownie in Troop No. 110, was singled out by her leader, Dawn Conklin, for special recognition for selling 305 boxes ofcookies in the re­ cent Girl Scout Cookie fund­ raiser. Conklin pointed out that while many of the Scouts had sold cookies with the help of their parents, Amber had sold the 305 boxes “all by herself.” 4th SURGERY, from front page— Brownine Troop Leader Dawn Conklin presented a special award to Amber Wright for selling 305 boxes of Girls Scout cookies "all by herself." the newly transplanted muscle around the forearm. Sebright said Wednesday that the previous day’s opera­ tion went well. “I am encouraged at this point. The procedure went very smoothly and a post­ operative bedside visit ex­ amination in the early evening showed the skin graft and flap to be pink,” he said. “At this stage I am pleased, but we are not out of the critical stage yet, and the outlook is still unpredictable.” Hughes’ arm was badly damaged when it was caught in a manure spreader on the family farm. Hughes was taken to Pennock Hospital and later transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, where surgeons spent several hours re-attaching her arm, which nearly was severed at the forearm. Hope also suffered a frac­ ture in her upper arm, multi­ ple fractures in her lower arm and severe muscle damage. Despite the severity of the in­ jury, the two major arteries and two major nerves in the arm were not cut, which pro­ bably saved Hope’s hand, Sebright said last week. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hughes under­ went eight hours of surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital after the morning accident at the family farm on Price Road, about five miles northwest of Nashville. Hope was caught in the power take-off shaft of a manure spreader that her father was lubicating. Hope’s sleeve got caught in the mechanism that pulled her arm into the shaft and trapped it up to the shoulder. The arm was damaged from the hand to the elbow and was attached by just a few chords when Nashville emergency medical personnel arrived. Surgeons on March 31 con­ tinued to set broken bones, remove dead skin and clean up the injured arm. Besides the damage to her arm, Hope also suffered in­ juries to her neck, shoulder and ribs in the accident. Helping themselves at the buffet table were Kristin Setchfield (left) and Erica Krolik, two of the 35 Girl Scouts present at the event. NOTICE The Village of Nashville will be flushing fire hydrants April 15, 16 and 17. (179) EQUITY LOAN ACCOUNT The interesting deduction for less taxing taxes. No matter how you look at it, tax day is just plain taxing. But the loan you lend yourself ... an Equity Loan Account... may make your 1099 bottom line a little less painful. This revolving line of credit secured by the net equity in your home will free up the capital in your home for investment purposes, college educations, home improvements, vacations . . . for whatever you choose to do with it. And once it's established, you never have to reapply. For less taxing taxes and a host of other interesting features, check into the anytime you need it loan .. an Equity Loan Account from Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Eaton Federal FDIC EQUAL HOUSIM INSURED LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: DANK OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 �Rural school condolidation was considered back in 1936 by Susan Hinckley With construction of the Kellogg addition to Nashville’s 1902 schoolhouse well under way, the idea of consolidating rural districts into the village school system was being promoted in the spring of 1936. Work on the school addition had begun in January of that year, was up to second story level by April, and would be completed in September. At a community meeting in Nashville in April, officials answered important questions about the consolidation proposal. Details on that session and other stories of the day ap­ peared in The Nashville News on April 16, 1936: School Commissioner Smith called meeting here School officials and tax­ payers of many of the school districts adjacent to Nashville met at the Nashville school building Wednesday evening of last week to talk over the proposition of organizing a consolidated or agricultural school. The meeting was call­ ed by County School Commissionr Maude Smith, who presided at the meeting. Lee Close, director of rural agricultural schools for the state, came over from Lansing for the meeting and gave a thorough explanation of the methods of organizing rural agricultural units, such as in contemplation for Nashville, of the benefit and expenses of such units, and answered all questions asked him by those interested. Commissioner Smith gave much interesting and valuable information as‘to the benefits to country pupils of rural unit schools, such as the Nashville school will be in case of con­ solidation.. .Costs of maintenance of school buses, time schedules and other items of interest were fully discussed. It was shown that school taxes on owners of farm real estate would be no higher under the proposed consolida­ tion than at present for the maintenance of the country district schools while the pupils would have all the ad­ issue of $13,000, as called for vantages ofbus transportation in the bonds, can pay running in heated buses, of all the expenses and come out on the facilities of the present school right side of the ledger. If the and the new building now in country districts turn their course of construction. school property over to the Nine or ten of the outlying consolidated district, they get districts were represented at in exchange a full and equal the meeting. Petitions were interest in the present given out by Commissioner Nashville school property, Smith and are being circulated which under a very conser­ in the various districts, asking vative appraisal is worth for the calling of an election somewhere between $150,000 later to pass on the matter of and $200,000. consolidation. Petitions must Nashville would be better be signed by 50 percent of the off with a closer and more in­ voters in the district before an timate affiliation with its election may be called... neighbors and friends in the The Nashville building, outlying districts. It is up to when the new addition is com­ the voters in those district pleted, will have ample ac­ whether or not that closer af­ commodations for the addition filiation would be desireable of eight or ten of the outlying and acceptable to them... schools. In case more than The history of the that number of districts desire Woodland and Middleville to come into a consolidated schools in our own county, district, that would probably and of other consolidations all mean the addition of three or over the state prove beyond four more classrooms. When question that these consolida­ the matter of a consolidation tions of rural schools into one was talked about two years unit have been splendidly ago, 20 districts signified a beneficial to all concerned. wish to join in the consolidation... Chas. Dahlhouser pleads In case of a consolidation of own case the present Nashville district Charles Dahlhouser, with any number of the outly­ Nashville clothing and shoe ing districts, an entirely new dealer, has been pleading his district would be organized. own case in a series of court Present school boards in actions growing out of a pro­ Nashville and the rural perty note and attachment on a districts would be abolished refrigerator for the debt ofthe and a new school* board for the Turner family last week. He unified district would be pleaded his own case in the elected as a governing body Barry Circuit Court, and has for the consolidated district. been heralded in dispatches to Any citizen ofthe new district state papers as the only party would be eligible for member­ to an action to do so in the ship on the board, no matter Barry Circuit Court. whether he lived in the village Judge McPeek took the case or in the farthest comer of the under advisement. district... A vague story has had some Anti-Saloon League drama circulation in some of the given here rural districts that the people “Death Takes the Steering of Nashville and the members Wheel,” a dramatized court of the present school board trial telling of the tragedy of were cold toward the proposi­ Michigan’s highways and tion of consolidation. This is homes under control of the li­ decidedly not true. The pre­ quor industry, was presented sent school board is decidedly Tuesday night at the in favor of consolidation... Evangelical Church, with the There are no financial con­ following cast of characters: siderations involved. Under Judge — J. Clare McDerby; the present financial setup, the Prosecuting attorney — Dr. Nashville schools will be D. L. McBride; Defense at­ amply financed. The district torney — Dr. A. H. Hamly; can pay off its small bond Court clerk — Harold Bahs; A Chevrolet truck mounted with a portable feed grinder put a rural Vermontville man into the custom grinding business in 1936. A bustling Vermontville business district is seen in this southward Main Street view of that era. Note the beverage delivery truck unloading its cargo at curbside (right). Carl Huwe; Defendent Court baliff — Ed Hafner; Foreman of jury Coy Brumm; County Coroner — Wm. Dean Sr.; Detective — Fred Ackett; Eyewitness of accident — Mrs. Nettie Par­ rott; Fiance of victim — Mrs. Harold Housler. M.E. Sunday School gave Easter program A crowd that filled the Methodist Church auditorium and overflowed in side rooms greeted the Easter Sunday evening program by the Sun­ day school. “The Risen Christ, the Saviour of the World,” was the theme that ran through the entire program. The little folks of the primary department pleased the audience with their songs and recitations. Songs by the junior and intermediate department were well receiv­ ed, as were the drills of the junior boys and girls. Good Friday services well attended In Nashville, t h e Methodists, Evangelicals of Nashville and Maple Grove, Nazarenes and Baptists united for a service held at the Methodist church, while Catholics of Nashville and vicinity gathered at St. Cyril church here for their Good Friday observance, both ser­ vices solemn and impressive. Business generally was suspended as three-hour ser­ vices commemorating the time Christ spent on the cross was observed over the world by the various denominations on Good Friday. Union sunrise service at Baptist church The union sunrise service in the Baptist Church, was very well attended, all of the churches contributing talent to the service. The Resurrection story was told in pantomime with scripture and music. The W. K. nTrddis^^’sch16 If) tONasthbvil!les lschootl chan^ced la fproilpitoisa l $consolidate cN2oa0ns0sho0vl0iild0lea. tTien ra19%L 1n9s%poL^tton6 i. Xhh^b!!S u''nntO LtO the Nashville in the^ local local ssystemystem- s^ool s^ool " faciliti facilities $200,000. ,. Tnranspo^tton6 iX^buLT0^ rural students. tio iin n betWee" $15-0-,-0--0--0--ton was touted as another advantage to Local News — An all-day meeting of the Main Street division ofthe Ladies’ Aid Society was held Thursday with Mrs. Stella Graham, with a fine potluck dinner and a lovely birthday cake for the hostess, the gift of Mrs. George Taft, who was unable to be present. The ladies finished the quilt they were working on and altogether it was an enjoyable and busy affair. — Dr. Stewart Lofdahl, w with Dr. r. R.B. Harkness, Barry County Health Direc- tor, and nine other Barry goods for his store. Mrs. Fred County physicians are among Miller is in charge ofthe store 118 physicians from Barry, while he is away. Eaton, Branch, Allegan and — Phil Penfold has been Van Buren counties to avail very sick the past week, and themselves of the two weeks several of his near relatives post-graduate medical course were called here to see him. at Washington University — Mrs. Millie Roe is Meedical Center, St. Louis, recovering nicely from a fall Mo., offered by the W. K. she took when leaving the Kellogg Foundation. Dr. Lof- McDerby home, where she dahl left Sunday for St. Louis. had been a caller. Mrs. Roe is — Ronald Graham is truck­ nearly 90, and is glad no ing in fresh vegetables. bones were broken, but she — Mrs. Dennis Yarger and got a bad looking black eye son Dennis Jr. and Mrs. Lon and body bruises. Lohr and daughter Alicia and — (South Vermontville) Mike Cole drove to Saginaw, Asa Strait has bought a porwhere the latter was to join table feed grinder, mounted Mr. Yarger and Mr. Lohr for on a Chevrolet truck, and will the Great Lakes shipping do custom grinding as well as season. Mrs. Lohr and grinding alfalfa hay. daughter have vacated the — (Evans District) Again Morgenthaler house to live we are saddened and shocked this summer with Mrs. Lohr’s by the passing of a dear friend sister, Mrs. Dennis Yarger and ' neighbor, Mrs. Louise and son, while their husbands Martens, who passed away are away for the freighter Friday night at Nichols season on the Great Lakes. hospital, Battle Creek, being — John VanDeventer, sick only a few hours. Much formerly principal of the sympathy is extended to the Nashville school, who went to bereaved family in their loss. Fennville school this yearr as — (Southwest Maple superintendent, has been re- Grove) Maynard Tucker, the tained in that position with a Dunham teacher, accomraise in salary, according to panied the other teachers of word received in Nashville. tthe southeast part ofthe coun— Miss Margaret Fumiss ty to Lapeer last Friday. They of the Detroit schools is spen- visited a home for the feeble ding her Easter vacation at the minded. Howard Martin took home of her parents, Mr. and them in his school bus. MonMrs. Von W. Fumiss. Miss day he took a load of high Genevieve Hafner came from school students to visit the Detroit with her for an Easter same instituion. visit at the home of her — (Shores District) Mr. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Mrs. Eugene Barnum are Hafner. getting the material ready to — Ivan Babcock of the build a cottage on their farm. A&P store cut his wrist badly — (Northeast Castleton) when the glass on the fish con­ An Easter party was held at tainer broke, just missing an the Feighner Schoolhouse Fri­ artery. day afternoon. There were — Mr. and Mrs. Roger vs visitors ors from rom thee Hastings, asngs, Warner of Lansing are taking Vermontville and Nashville up their residence in Nashville schools every day last week, it iin the Queen Street house of being their spring vacation. her father, Carl — Some yards are showing Morgenthaler. up new dandelions and crocus — Fred Baker went to blossoms, which with green Chicago Monday to buy new grass looks real spring-like. V.F.W. Post 8260 • Nashville, MI Fish & Chicken Fry Friday, April 17,1992 Serving ... 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. • AlbYou-Can-Eat • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 5 Nashville Council committees set; Spoelstra named president pro tern From Our Readers Let’s let our teachers do jobs they know best! !!}%> w«Z W ?*> tit^^ kkis’i <‘XX?1 *s?1 fcrc -, ®551 .la^!t’kMli,i ■ To the editor: without it being pre-arranged. I am writing this letter to I also understand that some of voice my concern regarding the classrooms are constantly interrupted for this reason. the issues that the school Don’t you think that the board has been asked to ad­ dress. While I am only one children would receive a bet­ voice, I feel I may speak for ter education if the teachers were allowed to do their jobs many. I felt many emotions when I without interruption? No heard of the conflict between other professional could do the “Concerned Parent Com­ his or her job well with that mittee” and some of the type of constant and unplannteachers at Fuller Street ed disruption. IfI were a teacher and there School. I was amazed and disappointed, both at the same were parents continually time. I was amazed because I allowed to observe my had no idea that there was this classroom without notice, I type of controversy; I was would feel as though my disappointed because I believe teaching methods were always that all parents should give the being doubted. This certainly teachers a fair chance to in­ must cause a great deal of stress for the teachers and struct their children. I admit that every year my possibly jeopardize the quality daughters enter a new grade, I of their work. How can they am apprehensive and cautious give quality education under about the teacher they receive; these circumstances? Also, the teacher is teaching only because I love my children and want nothing but an entire class, not one in­ the best for them. But don’t all dividual student. If you want your child mainstreamed, then parents? It is my understanding that you must allow him or her to some of the parents are angry be mainstreamed. If you, the because the teachers are not parent, are constantly in the willing to allow them to “sit classroom to observe, then in” during the day to observe you are doing your child a the classroom procedure, great disservice and marking him or her as “different.” rIfci I 'WM t"’ »iQn*hiijij *R ■* « Waist ®* -tiillita nfc Rugfe^ tell! hfcjiajigj eTes iiB2fcJh!®j :b® Hitt,«pm| je KplIbiiaE Dm. tidhibtete i te sy^ate isdeh iai - toste nf Mtbpklii nil tatauao ift puiafit®®' Mt Kffllffip-'1; f0 (m. liW’kiWR ilk /ufc taifewi»'| *!*«““' t ra «««*’ I rta “J ; -i^n Alumni Association needs officers for *93 To the editor: The Maple Valley Alumni Association needs help. For the year 1993, the organization needs a vice president, treasurer, Ver­ montville secretary and a Maple Valley secretary. We cannot hold the annual banquet with one president and two secretaries! All that is required is a diploma from either Vermont­ ville, Nashville, Maple Valley or the Adult Education pro­ gram and a willingness to at­ tend three or four planning meetings per year. The pay won’t interfere with anyone’s present income because this is all voluntary. This banquet is like any family reunion, the only dif­ ference being, instead of family, the guests are all graduates and classmates. If you enjoy seeing your classmates from out of town or out of state, please join us at this year’s banquet and renew old friendships and make new ones! Locally I hear, “We are poor kids and everyone look­ ed down on us,” or “They didn’t care about me then, why should I care about them now?” That was 30 or 40 years ago, and people have chang­ ed. It is time to meet and renew friendships! It is time to fill the offices, enlighten the present graduating classes and keep the alumni banquet runn­ ing smoothly. It is time that we take the time to look back and see what is important to each ofus before it is too late. Maple Valley Alumni Association Judy Hook, Nashville Secretary n'- ■I* fcF^JJ UprtM tM IP IP’.J 3ft "ft " sft We are greening up our Easter baskets and trimming plants for the Easter Bunny. Have you ordered yours? The Easter Bunny has dropped two eggs: 1. 10% Discount Every Day for Senior Citizens 2. Surprise door prizes to be given away on Saturday, April 18. Come in and register. Don't Forget Secretaries' Week starting April 20 and Secretaries' Day April 22 Maple Leaf Florists & Gif 311 N. Main, Nashville (next to Library) 852-2138 Anytime • Easter Hours 9-6 p.m. And more important, you are interfering with the education of other students. It is our responsibility as parents to teach our children the meaning of respect and honor. I know that at times it is best to change a child from a classroom for one reason or another. However, it needs to be done in such a fashion as to re­ mind the child that the teacher is the teacher and is entitled to be treated with respect, and vice versa. Your child does not always have to “like” the teacher, and the teacher does not always have to “like” the student. But a valuable lesson to learn in life is that though difficult circumstances occur, you must rise above and learn to overcome. As much as I would like to shelter my children forever, I know that I have to “let go” and let them experience the outside world themselves. Isn’t the Board ofEducation the employer of the teachers, and isn’t the Board of Educa­ tion the employee of more than “Concerned Parent Committee?” If so, then I would hope that the board would stand behind the people they hire. I have placed a con­ siderable amount of time in the board’s hands at the ex­ pense of my children. If we are not careful in pointing the finger, not only will we lose these good and qualified teachers in question, but we will lose other teachers because of the hostility that is being generated. All in all, the teachers are the ones that have spent their time and money for an education; they have a job to do — let them do it! Finally, the “Concerned Parent Committee” needs to ask itself, “What do we have to accomplish?” Are the teachers not meeting the ob­ jectives as outlined by the State ofMichigan? Ifnot, then the Committee needs to specify exactly what criteria they are not meeting. I hope the “Concerned Parent Committee” realizes the seriousness of their ac­ cusations because we are run­ ning the risk of damaging these very good teachers. Remember, it will affect everyone: your child and mine! I also believe that everyone should live by the old adage: do not judge me until you have walked a mile in my shoes. How do we know what the teachers, principals, etc. have been through until we have walked a mile in their shoes? It is important that we show our children, the future of Maple Valley Schools, that we can work together and deal with this in a positive way. I believe that each teacher at Fuller Street Elementary is honorable and competent. My children have studied with many of them and I have always been happy with the education they received. As I have observed, the teachers are devoted and cons­ cientious. I also believe that they have our children’s best interests at heart and will con­ tinue to serve them well. Please give them the respect they rightly deserve. Sincerely, Becky Behmdt Nashville J-Ad Graphics News Service Standing committees of the Nashville Village Council for the 1992-93 fiscal year were named by President Ray Hin­ ckley at last Thursday’s regular meeting of the council. As a formality Hinckley, submitted his list of appoint­ ments to the council for ap­ proval. The panel also re­ elected Ted Spoelstra to serve as president pro tern. Committee appointments are as follows: Deptartment of Public Works: Ted Spoelstra, chair; and Richard Chaffee Jr. Police: Carol Dwyer, chair; and Richard Tobias. Finance: Richard Chaffee Jr., chair; and Jeffrey Beebe. Library: Jeffrey Beebe, chair; and Sue VanDerske. Parks: Sue VanDerske, chair; and Richard Tobias. Buildings and grounds: Richard Chaffee Jr., chair; and Jeffrey Beebe. Policy: Ted Spoelstra, chair; and Carol Dwyer. Ordinance: Carol Dwyer, chair; and Ted Spoelstra. Transfer-Recycling Board repesentatives: Carl Tobias and Scott Decker. Fire and Ambulance boards representatives: Sue VanDerske and Jeffrey Beebe. Cemetery board: Richard Tobias, chair; Larry Decker, seceretary-treasuer; and Gene Koetje. Hinckley reappointed Leon Frith as director pf public works with Scott Decker as his assistant; Sgt. Gene Koetje as acting chief of police, and Thomas Taylor, zoning administrator. The listing reaffirmed the current membership of ap­ pointed officials to the village’s Planning Commis­ sion and Zoning Board ofAp- peals. Nelson Brumm chairs the Planning Commission with Virginia Tobias, Carl Tobias, Bonnie White, Jerry Shoup, Leon Frith and War­ ren Travoli serving on the board. Carl Tobias chairs the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals, with Barry Robins, Jeffrey Beebe, Richard Tobias, Jeanne Steortz, Bob Dwyer and Don Conner serving on the the panel. Vermontville resident is pork leadership runner-up in state Jamie Snedegar of rural Vermontville recently was named as the second runnerup in the Michigan Pork Pro­ ducers Association (MPPA) Leadership Institute and Scholarship program. Snedegar, who is a sophomore at MSU studying chemical engineering, was in competition for a $1,000 scholarship, and trips to Washington, D.C., and Des Moines, Iowa. According to Judy See, co­ chair of the MPPA Scholar­ ship and Awards Committee, to top three individuals will participate in a day-long in­ dustry update and awareness program at the MM PA state office this summer. They will also assist the organization with various pork promotion and producer education pro­ grams during the coming year. Funds for the scholarship are raised through the annual “Pig Art” Auction which is held each year during the Michigan Pork Congress in Lansing. Snedegar is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al Snedegar of rural Vermontville. Al Snedegar is the manager of the Michigan State University Swine Farm. Edward D. Jones & Co. Providing conservative investments since 1871. We offer counseling in: Financial Planning Retirement Planning Tax-Sheltered Investments Estate Planning Stocks • Tax-Free Bonds Mutual Funds • CD’s Bonds • Tax-Deferred Annuities Government Securities • IRA’s • • • • • • • • US Government Guaranteed Bonds. 8.05% Guaranteed as to timely payment ofprincipal and interest. Insured Corporate Bonds. 8.25% Insured Federal Income Tax-Free Municipal Bonds. 6.45% Interest may be subject to state and local taxes. IRA’s and Retirement Plans. 8.30% Based on A-rated Corporate Bonds. Federally Insured Certificates of Deposit. 3 yr. 5.90% 5 yr. 6.75% Bank issued, federally insured from *5,000 to *100,000. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Kirk W. Evans 103 E. Lovett Charlotte 543-8040 1-800-524-7785 ♦Rate expressed as yield to maturity as of4/8/92. Subject to availability. Market risk is a consideration on investments sold prior to maturity. JK Edward D. Jones & Co. Member New York Stock Exchange, Inc. and Securities Investor Protection Corporation. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 6 FESTIVAL, Continued from front page theme. “Chart the Course of Sweet Success.” The proces­ sion is expected to take about an hour to wend its way down Main Street past the viewing stands. At 3 p.m. a trio called the Rosettes, comprised of Janet Strap, Lois Hartzler and Carol Essenmacher, will per­ form. They will be followed at 3:30 with a presentaiton by the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps. At 4 p.m., more Friday night talent show winners will appear, to be followed at 4:30 by the Com Cob Cloggers, a perennial festival crowd­ pleaser. The Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull is set for 5 p.m. Saturday. Bingo sponsored by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters will start at 5:30 p.m. at the high school. From 7 to 10 p.m. on the downtown stage, the local "Dealer’s Choice” band will perform. Music is on the agenda at Vermontville’s newlyrestored opera house for most of Saturday. Starting at noon the Thornapple Valley Dulcimers will play for two hours. From 3 'o 4 p.m. a country band wiE offer old­ time string music. In the even- ing, modem square dancing will be featured. Sunday activities in Ver­ montville include an 11 a.m. union church service to be held at the First Congrega­ tional Church under direction of the Rev. Tod Clark, along with the Rev. Robert Kersten of the United Methodist Church. Al Mott, of Al’s One Man Variety Band of Cassopolis, will again take the stage at noon Sunday to entertain visitors. Other Sunday after­ noon activities include arm wrestling, chaired by Greg Hoefler and sponsored by Vermontville Grocery; wood chooping, egg tossing and other games chaired by Merle Martin. Hildred Peabody is program chairwoman for the 1992 festival. Douglas Kelsey will act as master of ceremonies for Saturday’s and Sunday’s stage presentations. Crown Amusements will be on hand throughout the ex­ tended weekend with carnival rides and attractions. A Friday night special, starting at 4 p.m., will offer unlimited ad­ mission to all rides forjust $7. Besides traditional meals of pancakes, sausage and fresh maple syrup, other menus are • NOTICE • for 1992-1993 Fiscal Year are as follows: May 6,1992.............................. 7:00 p.m. June 3,1992............................ 7:00 p.m. July 1,1992.............................. 7:00 p.m. Aug. 5,1992.„........................ 7:00 p.m. Sept. 2,1992........................... 7:00 p.m. Oct. 7,1992............................. 7:00 p.m. Nov. 4,1992............................ 7:00 p.m. Dec. 2,1992............................ 7:00 p.m. Jan. 6,1993............................. 7:00 p.m. Feb. 3,1993............................ 7:00 p.m. March 3,1993............... ,.......... 7:00 p.m. An Easter Sunrise service will be start at 7:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 19, on the Thomapple River behind Nashville Assembly of God at 735 Reed St. The Rev. Robert Taylor will speak on “Mary and the Open Tomb.” The public is invited to attend. Breakfast will be served in the church basement im- Meetings are held at the Maple Grove Community Building. . Susie Butler, Clerk MAPLE VALLEY eal Estate or Phone 852*1916 Broker 4 THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • I M REALTOR* Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtor* Institute) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER............... TIM BURD.................. HUBERT DENNIS........... Eves 726-0223 852-1784 726-1171 852-2012 726-0122 NEW LISTING: STATE ST., NASH­ nicely decorated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appoint­ ment to see today 11 (N-153) VILLE ■ TURN OF CENTURY, NASHVILLE • 3 BEDROOMS • 1% Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) BATHS - NEW LISTING IN NASHVILLE V BEAUTIFUL OAK WOODWORK ■ 100 4 bedrooms plus den, fireplace with padded window seats, 2 sets of pocket doors, leaded-stained glass windows & oval beveled glass in entry door, open stairway, many walk-in closets, bookshelves & drawers, 1 '/> baths, hardwood floors, 2 car garage. This is a home you must see to appre­ ciate!! (N-154) YEAR OLD HOME - “COUNTRY VIEW” ON 1.39 ACRES OF VERMONTVILLE on blacktop road. This 1983 man­ ufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11x28 addition, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building-garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis (CH-398) SOUTH - VACANT LAND 40 ACRES - NORTH OF BELLEVUE has been perk tested for building site. Contract terms. $28,000. (VL-3E4) mediately following the service. Sunday School will be held at the regular time of 10 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 11 a.m.' The Rev. Steven Reid of Hastings will present his original drama, “Easter Through the Eyes of Peter,” during morning worship. Special music will be fur­ nished by Beverly Bradley. MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*1915 village throughout the weekend. In addition to pure maple syrup offered in attractive containers in a variety of sizes, homemade maple sugar, candy and cream will be available. An unusual wanning pat­ tern this spring caused a short crop of maple syrup for many producers. “Some got about a third (of what they normally get) and they pulled their bucketss ear­ ly,” said Fisher. “Then the season came around and others (who left their buckets in place) got about half (the expected crop). Some woods stay colder than other ones.” The crop, however, was plentiful enough to ensure a good supply for sale at the upcoming festival, according to Norma Viele. She and her husband, John, members of Vermontville Maple Syrup Association, produce syrup at their Maple Acres farm on Brown Road. The syrup this year is “very good quality,” noted Mrs. Viele. She said warm weather caused trees to bud earlier than normal, halting syrup production. Producers say that if sap is collected after maple trees have budded, it tends to have a “buddy” taste that can af­ fect the flavor of syrup. Easter Sunrise Service set at Assembly of God Maple Grove Township MEETING DATES □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ being offered during the festival. The Vermontville Lions Club is sponsoring a chicken barbecue downtown Saturday and Sunday; at the Congregational Church, cafeteria style roast beef din­ ners and roast beef sand­ wiches will be available Satur­ day; and at the Methodist Church, barbecued chicken will be offered all day Saturday. Camping will be available at Ponderosa Campground south of the village and at Maple Valley High School under direction of the Ledge Loafers Chapter of the N.C.H.A of Michigan. A trolley will run from the festival area to both cam­ pgrounds during limited hours. History buffs will be in­ terested in displays at the local Academy museum, open several hours Friday through Sunday. At Maple Manor, open all day Saturday and Sunday, there will be syrup making demonstrations and exhibits of foods made with maple syrup. Near Maple Manor will be a petting zoo sponsored by the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H group on Saturday, and a display on Sunday by the Maple Valley FFA chapter. Local syrup producers will sell their wares at stands in the 9 ROOMS • LARGE WOODED LOT 4 5 bed­ rooms, first floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage 8 other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) CREEK IN NASHVILLE 20 ACRES TERMS • ■ LAND POND 4 CONTRACT WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Play to assist leukemia victim “Child’s Heart,” an original play written and directed by Juan Otero, will be performed at 7 p.m. tonight and Wednesday even­ ing at the Opera House in Vermontville. Proceeds from the produc­ tion will go to help defray the medical costs of 14-year-old Kim Reed of Delton, who is recovering from a bone mar­ row transplant to fight leukemia. Otero is a dancer with the “Decent Christian Talk” rap group. He is on sabbatical in Nashville. For Sale BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corp­ orate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 148, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. Superintendent’s Corner ‘Back to Basics’ for adults BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks I have become increasingly aware that our young people are not the only ones who have a need to get “back to bascis.” We adults have a similar need. I would recommend a return to the following “3R’s” for the good of individuals and our total society. The first “R” for consideration is the traditional one of reading. Most adults do not have to be reminded about how to read words, but rather how and why to read a variety of publications so as to get a more complete understanding ofcur­ rent issues. If we only read publications that agree with us or echo our point of view, we will soon suffer from a limited breadth of understanding and an ever-closing mind. We don’t need to agree with all the various points of view on an issue, but we will be better educated and better able to make wise decisions if we are aware of them. Also, we need to read beyond the headlines ofpublications to search out the facts. Headlines are designed to attract attention, but not 4o convey a complete picture. . Also, read follow-up articles and letters to the editor to gain additional facts and points ofview. Being a headline reader on­ ly will lead us to jump to conclusions which are often not back­ ed up by facts. Having the facts is basic to being a welleducated person. The second “R” is arthmetic. Here again, adults don’t necessarily have to be taught how to solve math problems, but rather to add up all the benefits they have reaped from our society, to calculate the costs of not sowing for the benefit of coming generations, and to subtract at least one from the number of “self-made men” whom they know. We need to remember that our parents raised us, our schools educated us, our merchants sponsored us, our armies defended us, and our churches and governments have helped to bring us to the highst level of civilization the world has yet known. Th third needed “R” includes writing, but is broader than# just the written word. I would call it respect. Sometimes we adults tend to believe that we have arrived at the place where we do not have to respect our young people, our senior citizens or our institutions. We feel justified in labeling them or writing them offas “juvenile delinquents,’’-“old foggies,” or “bungl­ ing bureaucrats.” As with all stereotypes, these labels do not fit the majority of any of the groups mentioned. To operate from that point of view leads to negativism, the opposite ofthe positive approach needed to keep our nation string and great. Let’s test ourselves against the 3 “R’s” which I have listed. If we decide that we need to get back to these babies, we will be on our way to not only getting older, but “better.” And that is what each of us ought to aim to be. Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in April you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, you renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 7 Dinner, dance, auction planned to benefit state's Miss Rodeo group is. N ss&< &< i* The Miss Rodeo Michigan Association and the U.P. Championship Rodeo of Iron River will have a benefit allyou-can-eat taco dinner, country music dance and auc­ tion to benefit a Vermontville woman who is Miss Rodeo Michigan. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Barry Expo Center between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Proceeds will help Christine Marie Gardner in her year of travel promoting rodeos and Michigan, culminating with the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in November and December in Las Vegas. Tickets, at $12 per person, may be purchased at Ver­ montville Grocery, V Junc­ tion Vermontville, Nashville Hardware, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, from Max and Arlene Endsley of Bellevue, or call (517) 726-0285. Eighth grade floor hockey champs The above students were sixth hour eighth grade floor hockey champs: (from left) Brian Hopkins, Zach Histed, Andy Swartz, Bryan Horton, Jessica Fawley, Sarah Mapes, Charnell Ellison and Sarah Stewart. Miss Rodeo Michigan for 1992 is Christine Gardner of Vermontville L*<X Help in locating M.V. alumni sought S^;; gtt gftt* 22?*^^ 22? 11 •'"Wiiqrti^ ®^Rte imtiiklt '^ '^■FWaim ^UjaUibtfKtam ■bKW'fi1 mutaWtalifc- 'auCIKri -is® drills'ridta cdUjabtititato urBKto.ta'tek ■iiBaDlt Organizers of the upcoming Maple Valley Alumni Association banquet need ad­ dresses of several Nashville and Maple Valley High School graduates to complete the mailing list for invitations. Secretary Judy Hook is at­ tempting to learn the whereabouts of Nashville NOTICE Thank you Vermontville Cub Scout Pack 649 and Boy Scout Troop 648 for helping us stack our shelves by having a food drive on Saturday, April 4th. Your help and concern are deeply appreciated.; VERMONTVILLE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK COMMITTEE (178) Fabrics for Shorts, Swimwear, Cover-Ups Sunsuits & More Have Questions? Ask Us! VsH SEWING MACHINE REPAIR BY MR. J 218 E. State St., Hastings East of Michigan Ave. Ph. 945-9673 HOURS Mon. thru SaL 9-5:30; Fri. HI 7 HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION Hulst Cleaners Special Laundered Shirts $d25 Only I ea. (6 or more) Available April 14-21,1992 only at Sisters Fabrics alumni Orilla Bassett, Nellid Hayes and Donna Northrup (Class of 1932); Georgia Butler and Marcella Breski (1937); William J. Thomas (1942); Darrell Crandale, Patricia Fisher and LeRoy Vanderburg (1947); and Wendell Segar (1962). Those missing from Maple Valley are Charles Baker, Susie Wright and Elizabeth Simmons (Class of 1967); David Hammond, Michael Hammond, Sherry Jones, Dale Longcore, Jr., Richard Reid, Virgil Starkey (Class of 1972); Jesse Barnhart, Vicki Bennett, Kenneth Christopher, David Dean, Vickie Dean, Mark Dixson, Phyllis Kurtz, Pamela Lake, Tina Madison, Linda Main, Debbie Morrison, Charles Pickle, Barbara Redmond, Roger Russell (Class of 1977); and Pamela Bell, Bryan Brass, Robin Kurtz, Stephen Lukasewyck, Daniel Millious, Yolanda Morrow, Sonya Pike, John Pomeroy and Deborah Soderberg (Class of 1982). Missing Maple Valley Adult Education graduates are Steven Gaehart and Barbara Newth (1971); Linda Car­ money and Beverly Kelley (1972); Martha Davis, Mary Cranson, Gloria J. Caldwell and Dwight Powers (1977); and Terry Allerding, Jean Hathaway and Deborah Powell (1982). Anyone with information on any of the above-named alum­ ni may call Hook at (517)­ 852-9655. The annual alumni banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the high school. All graduates of Vermont­ ville, Nashville and Maple Valley schools are invited to attend. Special invitations are being mailed to those who attended last year’s dinner, to those who paid their dues and to members of the honored classes, which include 1982, ’72, ’67, ’62, ’57, ’52, ’47 and 1942. The catered meal ofchicken breasts or stuffed pork chops is $7 per person. Dues for alumni are $1 for the current year only. Reservations must be made to the Maple Valley Alumni Association, 11903 Lawrence Highway, Nashville, 49073, before May 13. Get Ready for from Newest citizen announced— £Scpremc. ia. GIRL, Marine Corp. Sgt. Martin C. Smith and his wife Kelly (Bachelder) Smith an­ nounce the arrival of their daughter Erica Marie on April 4 at Onslow Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, N.C. Marty and Kelly are “86” Maple Valley graduates. Grandparents in the area are Ford and Marilyn Butcher of Vermontville. < $97/ l (Reg. ‘32 to ‘36) — Extra for Long Hair — | 852-1757 ©SYLVIA - Wed. thru Fri. 8:30 to 5 Sat. by appt. PAM - Tuesday 8 to 5 Jg. ANGIE - Tues, thru Fri. 8:30 to 5 aj Sat. by appt. ^244 North Main, Nasvhille jUSTA fo for... . FREE £ Blood Pressure Check GREAT EASTER EVERY DAY. SAVINGS! Dristan Aller erqy S5 Dristan Triaminic Syrup 4 oz. Allergy 20's or Allergy Sinus 20’s TriaminictnTablets 12s Sea Breeze Anacin Tablets or Caplets 30 s ANACIN , Anacin Maximum Strength Tablets 20’s ..$1.88 4..oz.. 44 Original, Sensitive Skin or Oily Formulas Mineral Ice Excedrin PM Tablets or Caplets 50s 16 oz. ItiaaraJl Sm $4.99 Nuprin Tablets or Caplets 24’s Comtrex NUPR MnlWtflC MnlWtflC $2.19 Tablets. Caplets or Liqui-Geis 24’s -sag ag Ban ban Roll-On 1.5 oz. ban1 Select $3.49 Tears or Tears II Naturale 15 ml.... $5.44 Tears Naturale Free 24’s $4.88 New Skin Liquid or Spray 1 oz. Bufferin Extra Strength Tablets lOO't $6.49 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 8 ^ARTERS Freshables Retells Effective Thru April 18,1992 Only at... Carter’s New Store In Charlotte PHONE 543-7655 Boneless - Skinless Chicken Breast SAVE *2.00 ANGUS BEEF Pound L\dusivdy at GREAT WITH HAM Southern - Jumbo Yams Carter’s More Highly Selected Than 22? 1BULK FOODS! Choice or Prime Beef Fresh Baked Easter Decorated Cupcakes America’s Favorite Frosted Flakes SAVE 66* Pound 150 W Each SPECIAL COUPON SPECIAL COUPON Fame Paper Towels Jumbo Roll 69* Coupon Value j#99 Dell Potato Salad ■ 3 lb. Bag 3/$«|00 LIMIT 3 WITH COUPON U Effective ^^92thru4-18-92 SPECIALCOUPON Fresh Packaged Carrots | J | ^#98 LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective 4-13-92 thru 4-18-92 Distributed by Berned Foods SAVE 39* i n LIMIT 2 LBS..| WITH COUPON | ^Effective e 4-13-92 41392 thru 4-18-9^ 4189^ �The Maple Valley Located at Packard Hwy. - Wal-Mart Plaza HOURS: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. . CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY [CARTER'S CARTER'S Try Our New... Shoppers’ Calculator Service SERVICES Use it to monitor and estimate your purchases (against your budget), deduct your coupons, compare product sizes and values, and calculate caloric, fat or carboydrate contents. We appreciate your business and hope you find the new calculators to be a helpful shopping service. . Drive Up Grocery Pick Up Federal Express and U.P.S. Package Shipping Automatic Teller Machine Dry Cleaning Drop Off and Pick Up Banquet Fried Chicken^ Overnight Photo Processing Original Recipe $J0AmB2 85 SAVE M.10 Michigan State Lottery Sales Agent 28 oz. Postage Stamp and Money Order Sales A-T-M Card Purchases Welcome DELI Colby Cheese Shave Cream Chunk Style SAVE *1.30 Pound ) Fresh Baked । Fame Sliced Marble Rye Bread J Bacon 59* | l»a LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective 4-13-92 thru 4-18-92 Copy Making and nd Fax Se Servic ice Community Cash Fund Raising Program Check Cashing Cards 16 oz. Loaf 69^ LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective 4-13-92 thruy 4-18-92 Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine Rentals Senior Citizens’ Coupon Booklet SPECIAL COUPON SPECIAL COUPON |#96 MasterCard and Visa Accepted 400 $4 69 ( cuanrs Amigo Motorized Cart For Shoppers with Special Needs Colgate | | Baby Sitter Shopping Cart Safety Seats �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 10 Nashville church members touched by Holy Land tour by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Walking the Via Dolorosa, the traditionally accepted last route or Christ as he was led to His crucifixion, was an emotional experience for Nashville Baptists who recent­ ly returned from an 11-day trip to the Holy Land. Trodding the Via was just one of a multitude of memorable experiences en­ joyed by a delegation, led by the Rev. Lester DeGroot and his wife, Janet. It was the fourth trip to Israel for the DeGroots, the second time for another church couple, but a new adventure for 30 of the 34-member delegation. “You can go anywhere in the world, but you’ve never been anywhere until you’ve been to Israel,” said Pastor DeGroot. “It is the most amazing little country in the world.” Accompanying the local group were 18 other Baptists representing churches at Richland, Mich., and Naples, Fla. The group departed the evening of March 23 aboard a transatlantic jetliner from New York’s Kennedy Air­ port, arriving in Paris the next morning, and after a brief stop at Charles DeGaulle Airport continued on to Tel Aviv, lan- This group of 52 tourists, including 34 Nashville Baptists, paused near the Kidron Valley for this photo. The old walled city of Jerusalem is in the background. rSUNFIELD CELEBRATES-] SESQUICENTENIAL In celebration of the Township’s Sesquicentenial, we the Township Board, are accepting drawings, paintings or other visual creations depicting life in Sunfield Township. Logo should include the words Sunfield Township and Michigan and possibly the dates 1842 and 1992. Contest is open to all Sunfield Township Residents only. There shall be two prizes awarded. One category being for children grades K to 8, and another for 9th graders through adults. Each prize to be a $100.00 U.S. Savings Bond. Actual design may be taken directly from one of the win­ ning entries or may be a combination of several entries. Entries will be accepted by mail at P.O. Box 204, Sunfield, Ml 48890 or at the home of any Board Member; please call first. Any questions, please call Supervisor Smith at , 517-566-8172 between 8-5, or Clerk Smith after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends at 517-566-8461.____ ’ Deadline for all entries to be May 1, 1992. The decision of the judges will be final. (2/18-3/17-4/7/92-114) ding at Ben Gurion Interna­ tional Airport in the after­ noon. Their accommodations were at a hotel in Nethanya along the Mediterranean Sea. The following day they began an intensive week-long tour of the Holy Land. “Seventy-nine percent of the income in Israel is from tourism,” notes DeGroot. There is a seemingly endless list of historic and Biblical sights to see in the country. Among places view­ ed by the local group were Caesarea, the city named in honor of Caesar Augustus; its fortifications, Roman am­ phitheater and aqueduct; Haifa on the slopes of Mt. Carmel; Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation; Cana, where Jesus was said to GOOD FRIENDS • Easter Balloons • Lilies • Spring Don't Forget... Secretaries Week Starting April 20 Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 517-852-2050 The tomb where the body of Jesus was placed is one Biblical site that remains in near-original state. Waiting to enter are (left) Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia and Suzy Corkwell, church secretary. Continued on next page— Business Services Plants • Tulips • Azalea • Mum Plants • Corsages • Easter Arrangements • Flowers Wired Worldwide have performed his first miracle — transforming water into wine. The group visited Mount Beatitudes, revered by Chris­ tians as the site where Jesus peached his Sermon the Mount; and Tabgha, the chapel dedicated to the feeding of the 4,000; Caper­ naum, where Jesus lived; the house of Simon Peter and the synagogue. They also enjoyed a cruise across the Sea of Galilee to visit a kibbutz. Later they saw the River Jordan. “We were going to be bap­ tized in the Jordan River, but we were unable to because (rare) recent snows had caus­ ed flooding,” said Suzy Cor­ kwell, Nashville Baptist secretary. “The waters were too high. It was a great disappointment.” Water from the river, however, was brought home in bottles for a baptismal ceremony conducted last week by DeGroot for those who had made the trip. The Dead Sea was another highlight. Several of the visitors donned bathing suits for a dip. “In the Dead Sea, you can’t swim (because of the high salt content), you can only float,” noted Corkwell. After exiting the sea, bathers stood on the 3 3 BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOME OWNERS Water bills increasing, let me fix your drips. 517-852-1932. Help Wanted HELP WANTED cook staff and waiter staff. Apply at The Ole Cook Stove, 174 S. Main, Vermontville.______________ LICENSED BEAUTICIAN and or nail technician needed immediately. Full time or part time. Send resume to PO Box 44, Woodland, MI. 48897. Miscellaneous HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike and Sherry Jansen Your far away friends (PS Hi Matthew) QQ<t HAMBURGERS No Take-Outs Saturday, April 18 • Noon to 7:00 p.m. Come visit the ... EASTER BUNNY from 2-4 Saturday and Sunday. LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC hosted by Still Bill and Country Ron. Friday 5-10 p.m. Ip— ~——coupons----------------FISH FRY J All Steak Dinners All You Can Eat II . 1 O F F 0 ril 17, 17 18' 1199 |IlL Fri.,— S OaNt.t$.E && COSS Uuu0 Pnn. O.N, AAp PEpR ril IL — ONE COUPON PER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 11 A camel ride was a special treat for many of the tourists. Here, Lowell McMillon of Nashville takes his turn astride the haughty, humped beast. Israeli soldiers paused for a photo with Chaplain Cathy Vessechia at a roadside stop near the Jordanian boarder. Officially, tourists are discouraged from photographing the military. From previous page— beach under a carousel shower device to rinse away sticky salt water residue. They also visited the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Other sights that day includ­ ed Jericho, Mt. Temptation, the Inn of the Good Samaritan, and the tomb of Lazarus. The last three days were EWING WELL DRILLING , INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WEL'L DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock's complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE devoted to exploring Jerusalum, the new city and the old. Here, among other places, the group visited the Mount ofOlives, at the foot of which is located the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of the Agony where Jesus prayed and was betrayed by Judas; Golgatha and the Garden Tomb. In the old city the group trod the Via Dolorosa, singing as they followed the final route of Christ. “It was very emotional,” remembers Corkwell. The Palace of Caiaphas, where Jesus was taken from Gethsemane and held in a cell dungeon before crucifixion, also was on the itinerary. Golgatha, site of the crucifixtion on Mt. Calvary, is now occupied by a bus station. It is outside the walled city of Jerusalem. “They took Jesus just out­ side the wall,” notes Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia, director of Ladies’ Ministry at Nashville Baptist. “They didn’t crucify criminals in the city and they considered Him a criminal.” The Garden Tomb, provid­ ed by Joseph ofArimathea for the body of Jesus, is one Biblical site that remains in near-original state. When the group visited it they were able to enter, a few at a time. Carved out of solid rock, such tombs' were traditional burial places for the wealthy, ex­ plains Pastor DeGroot. In­ side, there was a “crying” room large enough for three, or four family members to stand at one side and on the other, body-length stone ledges to hold the deceased. Each tomb had the appropriate number of burial spaces for a particular family. The tomb where Jesus was -placed con­ tained two spots. During a walking tour ofthe old city of Jerusalem the group saw the Dome of the Rock, erected in 691 around the rock upon which Abraham is believed to have intended to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Among other stops were the Jewish Quarter, the Wailing Wall and Jaffa Gate. New Jerusalem offered many sights, including recent landmarks such as the Holocaust Memorial and the Knesset Parliament building. On their last day in the Holy Land the group went to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square. A Catholic church, the oldest in Christendom, is built over the cave where Jesus was bom. The fields of the shepherds, Abraham’s well and the pool of Solomon were among other stops that day. The last afternoon in Jerusalem was spent at leisure for personal activities. During their free time, several of the The Wailing Wall (in background) attracted a crush of tourists in old Jerusalem. It is one of many historic sights seen by the Nashville group in a walking tour of the city. group soaked up local color by browsing through open markets in both old and new Jerusalem. In the old city, this proved to be a hectic outing filled with a crush of shoppers and myriad ofquaint customs, such as on-site slaughter of poultry. They found weather very pleasant in Israel. Earlier rains had made the normally arid land particularly beautiful. “They said we were very lucky,” noted Corkwell, “Usually it is brown, but it was really green.” A special treat for the 54-member Baptist group was being invited for an impromtu visit to the elegant Bethlehem home of their English­ speaking Arab tour guide, Ramon. Corkwell notes that there are no wooden buildings in Israel. Everything is of masonry construction. “Even dog houses were ce­ ment,” she adds. The final two days of the trip were spent in Paris, with time for leisure activities, as well as a condensed tour ofthe city, which the visitors found to be “very beautiful.” The group departed Paris for the USA on Thursday, April 2, with the return flight via New York City. Transporation to and from Nashville for their connecting flights at Detroit Metro Air­ port was provided by chartered bus. An IRA is Your Personal / Retirement Plan! IRA offers at 7% • Competitive Interest Rates • No front end sales charges • No annual fees • A reducing surrender charge schedule limited to the first six contract years. Advantages of IRA: • Full or partial deduction (depends on filing status and income) • Tax deferred earnings on entire contribution (even if some or all is nondeductible) • Rollover qualified plan distributions accepted. We do financial Planning - Hamilton, Ohio/45205 Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 *517*852*2005 NO FEES NO COSTS TAX DEDUCTIBLE INTERE HOME EQUITY LOANS. For a limited time, Hastings City Bank is waiving all closing costs on Home Equity Loans. Plus, there are no application or annual fees. And the interest you pay may be tax-deductible (Please consult your tax advisor). A Home Equity Loan - it's the smart way to pay for things today like a new car, college tuition, home improvements or a vacation. CALL OR STOP BY ANY OFFICE TODAY FOR DETAILS Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOUSING • MEMBER FDIC Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 Current APR is 8.50%. Maximum APR 18%. Rates are subject to change �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 12 Second annual 'Iron Man of Golf' contest planned for June 8 Mulberry Fore golf course at Nashville has been selected again this year to be host for an “Iron Man of Golf” con con-­ test to benefit Youth for Christ programs. The June 8 event is being organized by Bryce Sherwood, director ofBattle Creek YFC, and Mulberry Fore owner Tad Davis. In the 1991 contest in Nashville, the Rev. Lester DeGroot proved to be the “Iron Man of Golf,” com­ pleting 172 holes on a cold, rainy October day. Davis completed 144. Together the two men brought in a combin­ ed total of $3,000 in pledges for YFC. Each of the players in the competition that day completed at least 101 holes. The total event earned about $6,000 for YFC from spon­ sors who pledged to con­ tribute a set amount per hole played. Three new events have been added to the 1992 agenda. A long drive contest with a valuable prize offered and a flighted putting contest for kids are scheduled. In addition there will be a hole-in-one competition from 4 to 6 p.m., after “Iron Man” play is completed. A 16-foot Sylvan Sea Monster boat with raised casting platform, powered by a Mercury 40-hp motor, com­ plete with EZ-loader roller trailer awaits the golfer who can sink a special red ball in one swing. Barry County Christian School is sponsoring the hole­ in-one event by purchasing an insurance policy that will pay for the $7,850 boat at Wheeler Marine Service in Nashville should someone score the lucky stroke. Qualifications for hole-inone contestants will be held the week prior to the event. For a $5 contribution to YFC, Mulberry Fore will issue four white balls and one red one. The golfer will have four practice shots with the white balls and then tee up the red one for a hole-in-one try. The red ball must at least land on the green for the golfer to be eligible to participate in the June 8 competition. There is no limit to the number oftimes an individual may try to qualify for the hole-in-one contest, but each practice session will cost a $5 donation to YFC. The Barry County Christian School will benefit from the “Iron Man” event by serving food at Mulberry Fore throughout the day. In the morning students will be flip­ ping pancakes, and later in the day they will serve hot dogs, hamburgs, and other refreshments to raise money toward their new facility be­ ing constructed on M-79 bet­ ween Nashville and Hastings. More details on the contests may be obtained at Mulberry Fore. Top winners in last year's "Iron Man or Youth For Christ benefit in Nashville were the Rev. Lester DeGroot (left) and Tad Davis. The two men brought in a combined $3,000 in sponsor pledges. They are getting set now to participate in the second annual event in June. Serving Our Country RandyJ. Hoyt Tad Davis of Mulberry Fore perches in the Sylvan Sea Monster fishing boat that will go to the lucky golfer who can sink a hole-in-one during a June 8 Youth For Christ fund-raiser at the Nashville golf course. The boat can be seen at Wheeler Marine Service. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNH 5TC££T MCSMOHTMIILC. .1ICH.C4H 49096 ti45HMiue (517)852-1717 Marine Cpl. Randy J. Hoyt, son of Myron J. and Bonnie J. Hoyt of 353 E. Main St., Ver­ montville, recently returned with 22nd Marine Expedi­ tionary Unit, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., following a six-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf. He participated in various operations and. exercises with the Marine detachment em­ barked aboard the three ships of an amphibious ready group. Hoyt took part in Operation “Eager Mace,” which in­ volved more than 7,000 ser­ vice members and was the first major U.S.-Kuwait joint/combined service exer­ cise of the post-war period. He had the opportunity to visit several countries, in­ cluding Spain, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Israel. The 1988 graduate ofMaple Valley High School joined the Marine Corps in July 1988. Scott L. Dykstra Michael D. Gusey Marine Pfc. Michael D. Gusey, a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School, recently completed the school of infantry. During the course, Marie Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., students receive classroom instruction and par­ ticipate in field exercises in­ volving infantry tactics, con­ struction and camouflage of fighting positions, and the use of mines, demolitions and intra-company communications equipment. He joined the Marine Corps in September 1991. Scott L. Dykstra entered the United States Air Force on April 1, according to SSgt. David E. Carmony, Air Force recruiter. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military- train­ ing at Lacklack Air Force Base, Texas, he will receive technical training as a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Dykstra is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Call ANYTIME 945-9554 Miscellaneous 'All wooded, secluded setting for this 3 bedroom ranch home. Fireplaces! Baths! First floor utility room! Approx. 12 acres. (CH-116) 'Three bedroom, 2 story home located on 1 'A lots in Nashville. 'Nice home for the money! (N-86) PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. National Ads GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 2nd annual 1992 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT - Ext. 2911 (1-800-724-3268). 'Only $44,900 for this large home located on approx. 5 acres. Attached garage, mud/ laundry room. Call to see — great for 'Owner anxious to sell! 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre. Priced at only $31,900 (CH-113) L-104. Approx. 10 acre bldg. site. Contract terms. L-103. 60 acres with trees, land contract terms. CALL ABOUT OUR OTHER VACANT LAND PARCELS! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING _____ REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe&Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen!. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans.. Bob BobGardner Gardner726-0331 726-0331 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Up to $400 instant cash rebate. Or choose 0% interest and no monthly payments until Scptcmlxrr, 1992* luthcr way, it’s a great time to cut a deal on selected models. Simplicity machines arc computer designed, innovatively engineered and carefully crafted with the finest parts and components. 01992 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. *Ask for drink Up to $400 Rebates until April 19 Stop in and ... REGISTER to WIN your choice of a Mark Master 3.5 HP 20” Mower or Green Machine 1900 String Trimmer DRAWING SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 1992 • MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL « NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts & Service Center 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 130 S. Main, Vermontville • 726-0569 Drive a little & save a lot! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 13 Easter Throught the Eyes of Peter to be presented in Nashville Sunday Heavy smoke billowed from the Payne home on E. Center Road last Friday afternoon as firemen worked to bring the blaze under control. Smoke detector saves woman as fire guts house near Nashville by Susan Hinckley A smoke detector is credited with saving the life of a rural Nashville woman in a Friday afternoon fire that gut­ ted the family home at 6158 E. Center Road, just west of Barger Road. Kim Payne was asleep on a sofa in the living room when she was awakened by the alarm of a smoke detector FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starting wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants With good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 1:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 <eoe) Three Bldgs. South of Comer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood' Corporate Complex)* £ E.O.S- located in the dining room. “She was alerted by the smoke detector, and it pro­ bably saved her life," said Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger. He said the house was filled with smoke by the time she awoke. She fled to a neighbor’s house to summon help. Nashville Fire Dept, responded to the call about 1:45 p.m. Arriving firemen found the house fully involv­ ed. They were assisted by fire departments from Hastings and Woodland, and remained on the scene until about 5:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Johnstown Township fire deparment sent a truck and manpower to Nashville to serve on standby during the fire. Mrs. Payne’s husband, Scott, and their two young children, ages 2 and 4, were not at home at the time of the fire. Yarger said the blaze ap­ parently started in the base­ ment and went up through the partitions. A cause had not been determined by Saturday afternoon. The house was insured, said Yarger. He set estimated structural loss at $30,000. Contents also were a total loss, but a dollar amount was not immediately available. The Payne family was stay­ ing temporarily with neighbors after the fire but may move to a home owned by a relative, said Yarger. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 15 *Salad, * H am and Cheese/bun, *Corn Dog, broccoli, fresh fruit. Thursday, April 16 *Salad, *Pizza, com, pears, salad bar. Friday, April 17 Good Friday. No School. Possible Make-Up Day. Monday, April 20 *Salad, *Fish/bun,‘ ♦Macaroni and Cheese, green beans, peanut butter sand­ wich, peaches. Tuesday, April 21 ♦Salad, *Burritos, *w/o sauce and cheese, peas, apple, com bread, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Micit Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726’0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville DH Kt choice of lowfat white chocolate or whole milk served with each meal. bread item is offered with salads. Menu subject change. or is A all to Maplewood School Wednesday, April 15 Chicken nuggets, w/dip, green beans, fruit, bread and butter sandwich. Thursday, April 16 Cheeseburger w/bun, com, fruit. Friday, April 17 No school. Good Friday. Possible snow make-up day. Monday, April 20 Pizza, com, fruit. Tuesday, April 21 Bar-B-Ribs w/bun, vegetable beans, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, April 15 Hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, butter sandwich. Thursday, April 16 Pizza, pork and beans, peach. Friday, April 17 No School. Make-up Day. Monday, April 20 Tacos/chips, lettuce/cheese, peach, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, April 21 Fishwich/bun, cheese stick, peas, mixed fruit. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. "Easter Through the Eyes of Peter," an original drama by the Rev. Steven L. Reid of Hastings, will be presented two more times during the final week of the Lenten season. Performances are sched­ uled for 8:30 a.m. Wednes­ day (April 15) at the Barry County Christian School; and at 11 a.m. Easter Sun­ day morning (April 19) at the Nashville Assembly of God. The school is located at the corner of M-79 and McKeown Rd. and the Nashville church is at 735 Reed St. Originally present in 1980, the portrayal has now been performed more than 230 times in Michigan, California, Illinois and Pennsylvania. There is no admission charge to the presentations. The Rev. Steven L. Reid portrays Peter in his original Easter drama to be presented this week at two locations. Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN? LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville (S3 OK CREDIT FINANCTIC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 14 This Week in SPORTS... Records fall as Lion girls win Spartan Relays The Maple Valley girls track and field team is ready for the outdoor sea­ son to begin. The Lions continued their dominance of local indoor meets last weekend with a convincing win at the Spartan Relays at Michigan State University in East Lansing. In the pro­ cess, MV eclipsed six pre­ vious school indoor marks. The Lions totalled 95 points, easily outdistancing runner-up Mayville by 77 points. Setting relay records were the shuttle hurdle re­ lay team of Janet Pool, Holly Taylor, Stephanie Bouwens, and Jennifer Phenix (third place, 39.84); the 800 relay team of Phenix, Bouwens, Retha Byrd and Janet Boldrey (first, 1:54.19); and the 1600 relay team of Phenix, Bouwens, Mindy Shoup and Boldrey (first, 4:18.68). The 1600 relay time was also a meet record for Class C-D schools. Setting new indoor records in individual events were Janet Boldrey in the 800 (first, 2:26.67); Sarah Leep in the 3200 (second, 12:42.2); and Mindy Shoup in the 1600 (second, 5:46.46). Other athletes winning events for Maple Valley were Boldrey in the long jump (16-5) and Tracy Kangas in the shot put (37­ 4), and the distance med­ ley relay team of Leep, Taylor, Cheri Sessions, and Shoup (14:01.2). Also placing for the Lions were Byrd in the high jump (third, 4-10) and the sprint medley relay team of Bouwens, Byrd, Robin Hale and Shoup (second, 3:09.9). Maple Valley wrestler of the week named Area wrestlers receive honors in Charlotte Local wrestlers Pat Lowe (left) is the son of Crystal Lowe of Nashville. He is in his second year of wrestling and is a sixth grader at Kellogg School. Ryan Elliston (right) is the son of Brian and Belinda Elliston of Nashville. He is in his fourth year of wrestling and is in the sixth grade at Kellogg School. APRIL HOURS: Monday thru Friday 3 p.m. to dusk; Sat. 12 p.m. to dusk Sun. 1 p.m. to dusk x The Charlotte Wrestling Club hosted their own tourna­ ment on Friday and Saturday. There were 110 wrestlers on Friday night for the GrecoRoman and Cadet tourna­ ment, and 518 on Saturday for the freestyle. Also on Sunday, April 5, Maple Valley area wrestlers placed in the AAU state finals. AAU State final medal win­ ners were Jeff Wright, se­ cond; Jeff Jones, second; An­ drew Wright, third; and Ryan Elliston, first. Friday Night Greco-Roman winners were Trevor Wawiernia, second; Patrick Lowe, first; Tyler Robins, third; Ryan Elliston, second; and David Taylor, second. Saturday freestyle winners were: 8 and under - Jeff Wright, first. 9 and 10 - Jonathan Thomp­ son, third; Andrew Wright, first; Matt Thome, second; Jeff Jones, second; Randy Silsbee, second. 11 and 12 - Trevor Wawiernia, third; Pat Lowe, fourth; Tyler Robins, second; Ryan Elliston, first; David Taylor, third; Nick Garza, fourth; Brady Simpson, third; Adam Harris, fourth, Ionia. Jeff Jones, the son of Doug and Theresa Jones of Nashville, is in his fifth year of wrestling. Jeff is a third-grader at Kellogg. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 • Senior Girl’s Tea, High School Cafeteria, 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 16 • Var. Baseball & Softball, Home, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. (DH) • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. (DH) • Jr. Hi Track, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 17 • NO SCHOOL — Good Friday SATURDAY, APRIL 18 • Var. Track, Away, Godwin Heights Invit., 10:00 a.m. Golf Leagues Now Forming FOR MEN and WOMEN Call 945-4997 or 945-2872 Miniature golf, driving range, batting cages, video games and snack bar available M-37 South of Hastings MONDAY, APRIL 20 • Var. Baseball & Softball, Home, Middleville, 4:00 p.m. (DH) J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Middleville, 4:00 p.m. (DH) Var. Track, Away at Delton, 4:30 p.m. Calendar of Events Adventure 945-4997 The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: April 15 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m. Extension Office, Hastings. April 20 - 4-H Small Animal Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. April 22 - District MAEH Meeting, Grand Rapids. April 22 - Dairy Quality Assurance Program, 1-3:30 p.m., Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings. May 4-9 - National Drinking Water Week Come in or call us...We have the equipment and experience to do your Silk Screening — your garments or ours. We are in business as always to work for you. Keeping our overhead down insures that we can be competitive on our pricing. We have a full line of ball uniforms, caps, jackets, sweats and tees. If you need us or you have a non-profit idea, let’s talk. Give us a call at 852-1757, ask for Sandy. OvoMTSTUFF and SILK SCREENING 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 • LITTLE LEAGUE • : SIGN-UP : ATTENTION: Business Owners, Fund Raisers, Ball Teams, Boys & Girls Little League or Schools j Nashville Baseball • : and Softball • : A SPECIAL THANKS TO MERCHANTS AND VOLUNTEERS Many hours went into the planning and carrying out of Nashville's P.T.O. 'SloryBooks, Reading is Fun" Carnival. The local mwc^an,$ $upport of the carnival was super. The P.T.O. would like to acknowlodge the following merchants for their generous donations: : Thursday, April 16 : Cloy s Dinner Bell • at ... 7:00 P.M. • • ! in Fuller Street Cafeteria OPEN MEETING AFTERWARDS S Hastings City Bank of Nashville Mace Pharmacy Hometown Lumber Maple Valley Concrete Maple Valley Standard Lindo's Country Woodwork Maple Volley Really Mople Leal Florist Nashville's Auto B Form Power's Service Margaret's Beauty Nashville Family Chiropractic Musser's Service Nashville locker Nashville Hardware Wheeler’s Morine Hastings Roll-Rama Burger King of Hastings Mapes Family's Florist Styles-R-Us Diana's Place Eberhards Tobias-Mason Arby's Swanson Commercial Food Equipment Service, Inc. C-Store McDonald s of Hastings Captain lucky Adventure Hecker’$ Insurance Special thank you to. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bryan for donation of cotton candy. Corl’s Supermarket for their donation. Very special thanks to all our volunteers who helped us getting our carnival going. Vermontville SUMMER BASEBALL SIGN-UP iviu erry GOLF COURSE 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville (517) 852-0760 LEAGUES Now Forming for the ’92 Golf Season MENS, LADIES, & COUPLES LEAGUES Call for more information ... (517) 852-0760 ! Country Video Kathy's Gafts Kent Oil Maple Volley Implement BUSINESS DONATORS: Charlie's SoufhEnd Cappon's Quick Mart Goodlime Pina Hickey's Electric The Personal Touch FOR GIRLS & BOYS Boys’ and Girls’ T-ball, Pee Wee and Little League Wed., Apr. 15 • 6:30-8 pm Mrs. Smith’s Room, Maplewood School Sign up slips are available at the offices of Maplewood School and Maple Valley High School. Any questions call Charlie Wawiernia 726-0010 or Neal Gee 726-1047. • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 14, 1992 — Page 15 Amish dinner honors retiring Vermontville fireman by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Freeman and Emma Detweiler family extended a special “thank you’’ to recently-retired Vermontville fireman Robert Fickes for many kind and helpful things he has done for the area’s Amish community. To express their apprecia­ tion the Detweilers last Satur­ day evening opened their rural Charlotte home to Robert and Carolyn Fickes and two dozen of the Fickes’s friends. Emma Detweiler and her children prepared and served a meal of fried chicken with all the trimmings plus homemade bread, sweet rolls and pies — for guests who came from Vermontville, Mulliken, Woodland and Caledonia. Among the guests were people who had known Robert Fickes since his youth; associates who had become close friends during his 34-year firefighting career; and folks whom Robert and Carolyn have met through camping. Bob has fought several fires in the local Amish communi­ ty, which includes about 30 families. A bam fire last fall at the Yutzy farm was the most recent incident in that area. But Emma Detweiler said her family also said they have appreciated the many kind personal things Bob Fickes has done for them, such as providing transporation for the family, which includes 11 children. (There are six boys and five daughters, four of whom are now married.) Fickes’s fellow firefighter, Rod Harmon, who was seriously injured in the line of duty in January, was one of the guests at Saturday’s event. Harmon said, “Bob is always out helping people. When we had a shortage of people on the ambulance (department), Bob was always willing to help drive. I will miss him; he will be missed.” Robert and Carolyn Fickes are proud of the mirrored plaque made and presented by friends in honor of his long service with VFD. Harmon said he expects to be laid up for a year. In an emotional response, Fickes said Saturday that he had hoped never to see a fireman seriously injured or killed while he served on the local department. But Har­ mon’s accident happened just a month before Fickes was to retire as second assistant chief of VFD. Fickes said his “heart drop­ ped” when he learned what had happened to Harmon. John Sharp, a longtime friend of Fickes, said, “Bob has a lot of experience and he could be a big help in training new firemen.” Sharp is engineer, training officer and a first responder for the Roxanne Township Fire Department. He is also president of the Alert Firefighters Association of Mid Michigan. Coincidentally, Sharp is the, 50th president ofthe organiza­ tion as it marks its 50th an­ niversary this year. Sharp earlier presented Fickes with a badge making him an honorary lifetime member of the AFA. At the dinner, Sharp and his wife, Shirley, also presented Fickes with a special mirrored plaque she had made in recognition ofhis long service with the Vermontville Fire Department. After tributes to her hus­ band, Carolyn Fickes in­ troduced Emma Detweiler and her family and announced that Mrs. Detweiler is now serving Amish Kitchen group dinners in her home by reservation. Detweiler said she is prepared to feed groups of 10 to 20 people family-style meals with advance notice of two or three days. Emma credits her family for helping her turn out tasty meals for large groups. “I couldn’t do it without them,” she said. The Detweiler children, in­ cluding married daughters, and cousins, all pitched in to help with everything from cooking to cleanup for Satur­ day night’s event. "Bob is always out helping people, when we had a shortage of people on the ambulance, Bob was always willing to help drive.” He added, “Bob was the first one there the day I fell.” Harmon dropped from the upper level of Vermontville Auto Body Shop to the ground floor while trying to contain a fire at the business on South ■Hi 1 *'’*** »»» Hl Main Street. He sustained a broken leg and damaged vertebrae. “Bob and Carolyn have helped us out considerably since I’ve been hurt,” he noted. Retirees, students to gather locally April 21 it BiMtgtatgn 11 [is vij&Hii 77 Among the youngsters who helped with the event was Jacob Mast, a cousin to the Detweiler children, who dried dishes. Retirees from the Maple Valley School District are in­ vited to join the students who are members of the National Honor Society for the annual Senior Youth Forum Tues­ day, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School library. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with refreshments and a get acquainted time following. There will be small group discussions on various topics, as well as a potluck at noon and a program at 1 p.m. Each participant is asked to bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be furnished. All or part ofthis event may be attended. For further information, callthe Community Education office at 852-9275. Emma Detweiler served guests who filled two tables in her large dining room. 'Fiddler on the Roof* plays before sellouts The villagers sing the Sabbath prayer. The Maple Valley High School’s recent production of “Fiddler on the Roof’ was well received, with sellout crowd for two of the three performances. Director Norma Jean Acker said, “I don’t ever remember such an enthusiastic response from the community, and I’m pretty sure no one was disappointed. “This year’s cast of 37 students worked really hard and I am so pleased to see the growth in our program. They learned the music, the dances, their lines and a great deal about Jewish history and culture, among other things.” Vicki Diebold, a profes­ sional choreographer from the are, deserves a great deal of credit for the production’s success, Acker said. “Her work certainly is responsible for making the show the success it was,” she Motel (Brad Sawsom) and Tzeitel (Stacy Hawblitz) are wed as the entire village said. Acker also praised the work looks on. of Bill Reynolds, pianist; Joe Andrews, violinist; and Sondra Bush, choral director. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates and deadlines. Press [sjfor business hours. The Sun and News mFIPLE VALLEY. newsy ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...------------You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see ustbelow. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS Thee Hastings astngs Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSIlk YOU,,, for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-04-21.pdf a01c38dd8f07676287fc73fd46e1c247 PDF Text Text t rUBlfC LIBRA I?1 $ CHUR CHURCH ST. HAST(( Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 490$p P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 38 — Tuesday, April 21, 12?2 Castleton Township will ask for shift in fire-ambulance millage by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The Castleton Township Board last week Monday took action on a plan to equalize financing of equipment for the Nashville-Castleton-Maple Grove fire and ambulance departments. The move essentially would increase the township’s equipment appropriation to the fire department and decrease it for the ambulance department, while not changing the total assessment now paid by taxpayers. The board agreed to ask Castleton Township voters in the Aug. 4 primary election to approve renewal of the current one-half mill for fire equipment that expires with the 1992 tax year. Voters also will be asked to renew only one-quarter mill instead of the present one-half mill currently assessed for ambulance equipment. In addition, the board will ask voters toapprove a request for a one-quarter mill increase in the fire equipment millage. “This will not increase anyone’s taxes,” explained Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley. The combined assessment still would be one mill, but would allocated one-quarter for ambulance and threequarters for fire, instead of the current one-half mill for each department. The higher cost of Ore equipment and the need to meet new fire department regulations were cited as reasons for the proposed shift. “It’s three times the cost for a fire truck as for an ambulance,” said Trustee Bill Wilson. He pointed out that the ambulance department also generates its own revenue from fees paid by patients while “fire runs are free” for users of the service. Both departments now have approximately $50,000 in their equipment funds. “If we had to buy a new fire truck right now, we would be hurting, said Cooley. He estimates the cost of such as unit at $150,000. Wilson also pointed out that the local lire department does not own a Jaws of Life unit, but instead is using a system of power tools that can take about three times as long to f free a victim trapped in a crashed vehicle. He noted that with the number of compact cars now on the market, having Jaws of Life equipment is becoming even more essential. The board board agreed agreed they they will will The make a concerted effort to inform voters that the August ballot proposals represent a shift in distribution of current millages and not an increase in taxes. The measures would be effective for three years, starting in 1993. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s assessed value (SEV). In other business, the board looked over proposed floor plans for a new township meeting hall they hope to build after a pending deall on See Millage, Page 3 Hope Hughes returns home from hospital; prognosis for arm good by Susan Hinckley . Staff Writer Hope Hughes is home. Three weeks after suffering massive arm injuries in a farm accident that drew national media attention, the Maple Valley eighth-grader is resting and recuperating at the family home on Price Road, five miles northwest of Nashville. The 14-year-old daughter of Leonard and Juliet Hughes nearly lost her right forearm March 28 when her sleeve caught in the power take-off shaft of a manure spreader that her father was lubricating. Hope’s arm was pulled into the shaft and trap­ ped up to the shoulder. Chewed up from the hand to the elbow, the arm was attach­ ed by just a few chords when Nashville emergency medical personnel arrived. At St. Mary’s hospital in Grand Rapids, Hope under­ went four surgeries to reattach and reconstruct the arm. The operations included a tissue transplant of muscle taken See Home from, Page 6 14-year-old Hope Hughes Cooking contest, auction to highlight Syrup Festival this weekend! by Susan Hinckley Area cooks will have an op­ portunity to test their culinary skills in a “Cooking with Maple Syrup Contest,” one of several special events set for Vermontville’s 1992 Syrup Festival this weekend, April 24-26. Revived last year after a long hiatus, the popular con­ test has a new twist this year. After a sample of each dish has been removed for judging and exhibit, the entries will be offered at auction during lulls in activities on the Main Street stage. Proceeds will go toward improvements at Ver- montville’s historic opera house. Chairwoman Loma Wilson said rules of the contest are the same as last year, except that a snacks category has been substituted for the miscellanous category. Other categories are candy and maple sugar, cakes, cookies, pies and bread. “Everything should be brought in disposable pans (because of the auction),” noted Wilson. The contest is designed to be an educational event, showing the varied uses of maple syrup. All entries must be registered by noon Friday,. April 24, at Maple Manor (sugar shanty) in Vermont­ ville. The recipe or list of in­ gredients must accompany This float depicting a maple syrup "factory"’ won the "Home Grown" award for Vermontville's Club Scout Pack 649 in last year's festival parade. Saying "Yes!" to Michigan maple syrup at last year's festival are Joyce and Amos Haigh, longtime members of the Vermontville Syrup Corporation. each entry. Contestants of any age are welcome to participate, but no allowance for age will be made in judging. Entries will be judged Fri­ day afternoon and will remain on display at Maple Manor until 4 p.m. Sunday. Ribbons and cash prizes will be award­ ed to winners in all six categories. The contest is open to anyone, not just syrup pro­ ducers, but entries must con­ tain real maple syrup. There should be no shortage See Syrup Festival, Page 2 • Maplewood families meet reading challenge • Eaton County Style Show includes 109 area 4-Hers • Original play wows audience at benefit in Vermontville • Vermontville annual Girl Scout Egg Hunt hailed a success �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 2 SYRUP FESTIVAL f continued from front page of synipTor sale at the 1992 festival dtS^ite'a “short but sweet” seasort. Most local producqr^ 4ep6n very high quality syrup, though produc­ tion was only one-third to onehalf the normal amount, due to an unusual weather pattern in February. Night-time temperatures in the 20s and daytime temperatures in the 40s are needed for ideal sap flow. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup, which this year will sell for $28 at the Vermont­ ville festival. Pancakes and sausage serv­ ed with pure maple syrup will be in plentiful supply at Maple Valley Band Booster’s stand at Vermontville fire station all day Saturday and most of Sun­ day, and at the American Legion hall above the bank, where serving starts Friday evening. That event is co­ sponsored by the local American Legion and the Nashville Lions Club. In addition, several other menus will be offered during the weekend. The Vermontville Lions Club will sponsor a chicken barbecue Saturday and Sun­ day on Main Street; the First Congregational Church will serve cafetria-style roast beef dinners and roast beef sand­ wiches Saturday; and the United Methodist Church will offer barbecued chicken Saturday. The Syrup Festival kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday with a talent show on the Main Street stage. Barb Musser is chair­ woman. Winners will repeat their performances on stage Saturday at noon and 4 p.m. Also Friday night. Crown Amusements will offer unlimited admission to all rides for $7, starting at 4 p.m. The carnival will be on hand throughout the extended weekend. The Rev. Daniel Smith of Vermontville Bible Church will open official activities Saturday with a 9 a.m. in­ vocation on the Main Street stage. This will be followed by greetings from Sue Villanueva, village president; Nyle Wells, local Chamber of Commerce president; and Gene Fisher, president of the sponsoring Vermontville Syrup Festival Corporation. Aymie Alderink, 1992 Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Queen, will be crowned by last year’s queen, Holli Hale, in an 11 a.m. ceremony on the Main Street stage. Appearing with Aymie will be Alternate Queen Dena Burton. Also at this time, Vermont­ ville native Martha Zemke will be introduced as 1992 Honored Citizen and Grand Parade Marshal. State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald is slated to take part in the ceremony honoring Zemke, a retired teacher who is active in numerous community activities. The Grand Parade, with the theme, "Chart the Course of Sweet Success," is set to step off at 2 p.m. on its southerly route along Main Street. Sally Martin, chairwoman of the event for several years, again reports a solid lineup of entries, expected at press time to number about 60. Appearing in the entourage will be at least three visiting groups also slated to perform at various other times on Saturday. These include the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps; Dutch dancers from Zeeland High School; and the Glen Erin Bagpipe Band. Local bands peforming either in the parade or on stage Saturday will be the Maple Valley Junior and Senior High bands; the Maple Valley Jazz Band; and the Maple Valley Community Band. Martin said she expects numerous floats to appear in the parade. Prizes will be awarded to winners in various categories. Also, there will be no shor­ tage of queens in the 1992 lineup. Slated to appear in addition to Vermontville’s Syrup Festival royalty for 1991 and 1992, are Lachelle Haigh, 1989 VSF queen who recently was crowned Michigan Maple Syrup Queen in ceremonies at Lansing; Christine Gardner of Vermontville, Miss Rodeo Michigan 1992; Mickey Guerin of Ontonagon, Miss U.P. Rodeo queen; Charlotte Frontier Queen Tean Parsons; Michigan’s Lions Club White Cane Queen; the Ionia Free Fair Queen; and Miss Delton. Four Shriners’ club entries will entertain parade watchers in Vermontville Saturday. Mini-500 racers and Mini-T’s (miniature Model T Fords) will be driven by two Battle Creek clubs while an Eaton County club will enter the Mini -5 0 miniature motorcycles. Full-sized Harley-Davidson motorcycles will be seen in the Shriner’s Desert Sheiks’ Drill Team from the Congratulations ... VERMONTVILLE Country Kettle Cafe on your 52nd ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL If you get hungry for good home cooking during the festival... we are only 5 miles away in Nashville * O|,EN 7 DAYS A WEEK « AM to 8 PM 113 N. Main Street — Nashville Phone 852*1551 Pancakes with sausage and maple syrup are the order of the weekend for hungry festival-goers at the MV Band Boosters' stand, seen in this 1991 file photo. Kalamazoo area. Martin said a new entry this year will be mules from the Mid-Michigan Mule Associa­ tion, which also includes members from Ohio and In­ diana. Another new entry will be the Felpausch mascot, “Henrietta Hen." “We will have a couple dif­ ferent clown groups this year," noted Martin. One, the Oaklowns, a volunteer group from the Oakland County Parks and Recreation depart­ ment, will be “working the crowd downtown” for laughs during the parade, said Mar­ tin. That group is expected to go into action about 1:30 p.m. and continue until the parade ends. “We are going to have more antique tractors and trucks in the parade this year,” added Martin. A children’s parade with the theme, “Movie Land to Maple Syrup Land," is set for 10:30 a.m. Gene and Mary Fisher have charge of that event. The popular arts and crafts show, which each year at­ tracts a steady stream of browsers and buyers to Maplewoodl Elementary School, will be held all day Saturday and until 4 p.m. Sunday. A week before the show was slated to begin, Exhibit Coordinator Hildred Peabody reported that 130 vendors had registered for a spot. Entry donations of 25 cent per visitor will go to the Friends of the Opera House organiza­ tion to help buy various items needed for the recently refiirbished building, said Peabody. The historic Opera House will be open Saturday during the festival when it will host the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society for a noon to 2 p.m. performance; a country band and old-time str­ ing music from 3 to 4 p.m.; and modem square dancing in the evening, from 7 to 10 p.m. Other festival attractions in­ clude entertainment by the Com Cob Cloggers, Al’s One Man Variety Band, a petting zoo for children, tours of the local history museum in Ver­ montville's old academy, syrup-making demonstrations at Maple Manor, a Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame display, a Puff Dragon pedal tractor pull, and bingo at the high school. Campers will find facilities at Ponderosa Campground south of the village and at the Continued on noxt pogo— Welcome to our 52nd ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 Page 3 Nashville native promoted by bank Diane Brown, a native of Nashville, was one of four of­ ficers recently promoted at First of American Bank-Ann Arbor. Alphonse Francone was named vice president of sales and marketing, Eunice Dobbs was promoted to custom bank­ ing manager, Brown became the community reinvestment officer and Drummond Osborn was appointed employee benefits trust officer. Brown will be responsible for coordinating and monitor­ ing the bank’s efforts to comp­ ly with the Community Reinvestment Act. She was most recently the community relations officer responsible for marketing and the bank’s quality service program. She joined the bank in 1984 as a teller, and moved to the marketing department a year later. Prior to First of America, she was an assistant sports in­ formation director in the University of Michigan Athletic Department. A graduate of Central Michigan University, Brown also earned a master’s degree in business administration from U of M. She is the secretary of the Arbor Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association. A native of Nashville, Brown lives in Ann Arbor. First of America Bank-Ann Arbor has 24 offices throughout Washtenaw Coun­ ty and in the South Lyon and Wayne/Canton areas. It is an affiliate of First of America Bank Corporation, which is headquartered in Kalamazoo, and is one of the largest bank holding companies in the Midwest with assets of $16.8 million at Dec. 31, 1991. At last week’s meeting, the board went into executive ses­ sion to discuss another poten­ tial site that was brought to their attention by Trustee Nelson Rasey. He said he would not identify the in­ dividual, but reported that so­ meone had approached him with “an offer to sell (the township) a nice lot in the country between one-quarter and one-half mile north’’ of Nashville. Reconvening after the clos- SYRUP FESTIVAL, from page 2 high school parking lot under direction of the Ledge Loafers Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Associa­ tion of Michigan. A trolley will run from the festival area to both .campgrounds during limitetLhours. UnionXhurch services will be held at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church. Afternoon activities will in- clude competition in arm wrestling, wood chopping, egg tossing and other games. Local syurp producers will sell their wares at stands in the village throughout the weekend. In addition to pure maple syrup offered in attrac­ tive containers in a variety of sizes, homemade maple sugar, candy and cream will be available. £ MAPLESYRUP Fri., April 24 - Sun., April 26 Friday, April 24th 1992 6:30 P.M. FB1DAY NIGHT SPECIAL CROWN AMUSEMENTS Pay Ono Price...‘7.00 to ride all rides as many times as yon like. 6 HOURS OF FUN FOR VM. MILLAGE, continued from front page— the current facility at 98 S. Main St. is closed. The board last month agreed to sell its present quarters to Clayton Chapman, owner of an adja­ cent restaurant, for $30,000. The board is considering a site for the proposed new hall, and earlier this month agreed to sign an option to purchase a lot from Joseph and Sons, owners of the Carl’s Super Market chain that includes stores at Nashville, Sunfield, Lake Odessa and Dimondale. 52nd ANNUAL Vermontville TALENT SHOW 4:00-8:00 P.M. American Legion Nashville Lions । Master of Ceremonies for the Weekend ... Douglas Kelsey Pancakes 6:00 a.m American Legion/Nashville Lions Band Boosters 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m .. Dutch Dancers . .Talent Winners Glen Erin Bagpipe Band I: 00 p.m. .Al’s One Man Variety Band Allen Mott - Cassopolis 2:00 p.m................................. Grand Parade Parade Theme: Chart the Course of Sweet Success Parade Committee: Sally Martin Grand Marshal: Martha Zemke serve Pancakes at the Legion Hall Saturday, April 25, 1992 ed session, the board agreed to investigate the costs of municipal water and sewer hookups to the Carl’s lot located in the village, as well as costs of such improvements to the rural site, which would be outside the municipality. The boundaries of the lots also will be researched, said Clerk Junia Jarvie. Also at Monday’s meeting, the board reviewed a report of an inspection of paved roads in the township recently con­ ducted by Wilson and Rasey. The inspection tour was designed to locate trouble spots, but the consensus is that paved roads are in generally good condition. A gravel road tour was completed earlier, with township official accom­ panied by representatives of the Barry County Road Com­ mission, which is paid by the township to do road maintenance and improvements. 11: 30 a.m.......... 12: 00 noon ... 12:30-1:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Maplewood School 3:00 p.m. Entertainment 3:30 p.m................................ Plymouth Fife 5: 30 p.m 7: 00-10:00 p.m Rev. Daniel Smith, Vermontville Bible Church Greetings 9: 00 a.m Vermontville Village President: Sue Villanueva President, Syrup Festival Association: Eugene Fisher President, Chamber of Commerce: Nyle Wells Sunday, April 26,1992 6: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m Pancakes American Legion/Nashville Lions 8: 00 a.m. ’til Afternoon ....... Pancakes - Band Boosters 9: 00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. . .Arts & Crafts alley Jazz Band Maplewood School — Program Subject to Change — Director. Dennis Vanderhoeff I1: 00 a.m.......... Union Church Services M.V. Community Band First Congregational Church Rev. Tod Clark, First Congregational Church and Rev. Robert Kirsten, Methodist Church Maple 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Director: Charles Brill 10: 30 a.m ............... Puff Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull Bingo - High School Band on Stage Downtown “Dealers Choice” Dancing at the Opera House Invocation 9:00 a.m. & Drum Corps ........ Talent Winners Corn Cob 4:00 p.m. 4: 30 p.m. 5: 00 p.m. Children’s Parade Theme: Movie Land to Maple Syrup Land Chairmen: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fisher 11: 00 a.m.Presentation of Queen and Court Queen: Aymie Alderink Alternate: Dena Burton Crowning of 1992 Queen by 1991 Queen Holli Hale Presentation of 1992 Honored Citizen Martha Zemke Presentations: Rep. Frank Fitzgerald Al’s One Man Band .Arm Wrestling, 12:00 noo 1:00 p.m Chairman: Greg Hoefler Sponsored by Vermontville Grocery Wood Chopping, Egg Toss and Other Games Chairman: Merle Martin Program Chairman: Hildred Peabody OTi * " Mai Welcome to the ... Maple Syrup Festival Congratulations to Queen Aymie Alderink and Alternate Dena Burton REAL ESTATE Serving you is our business for all your real estate needs Your Full Service Salon Eyebrow Wax Perms Frosting Spiral Perm Discount Ear Piercing Cuts Coloring Senior Citizens Free Coffee Phone 726-0257 The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville Welcome to the ... ELSIE E. WOLEVER ELSI — Broker —­ Res. P Phone (517) 726*0637 ^^p 126 S. Main, Nashville ille Office Phone (517) 852*1501 *1501 ^^p �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past Informative programs entertain Nashville ladies back in 1930 by Susan Hinckley Women of the Nashville community had an opportuni­ ty to be enlightened and enter­ tained by two programs an­ nounced 32 years ago this week. At a cooking school, the ladies could learn about preparing meals on kitchen ranges fueled by the new “bottled gas.” On another plane of in­ terest, a former local resident who had become a noted educator was slated to address a meeting of the local Woman’s Literary Club. Details on these and other stories of the day, including a report of new cases of TB in Barry County, appeared in The Nashville News on April 24, 1930. Public may hear noted educator at WLC program The Woman’s Literary Club is to be given a real treat on Friday, May 2, when Miss Marie I. Rasey, associate pro­ fessor of research at the Teacher’s College in Detroit, is to be a guest of the club and will talk on a most interesting subject. Miss Rasey is one of “Nashville’s Own,” and will be warmly welcomed by her many friends here. She taught in a number of high schools throughout the state before assuming her present work with the Detroit Teachers’ College, and for the past two years has lectured in Germany for the Institute of Individual Psychology at Vienna. She is known in Detroit, in addition to her work in the college, as the founder of the Society for the Scientific Study of Character, which now numbers more than 300 members. This meeting, of which the club’s associate members are in charge, was to have been on Tuesday, April 29, but has been postponed until Friday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. This is to be an open meeting because of its excep­ tional interest, and the club members may ask their friends to hear this program. As usual, the meeting will be held in Putnam library. Another cooking school here Friday and Saturday The widespread interest shown by housewives in Nashville in the cooking school here at the Masonic Temple auditorium March 7 and the large number of re­ quests by those unable to at­ tend the first cooking school has caused the Nashville Shellane Gas Sales to stage another. The next cooking school will be at the Gribbin Block, Main Street, Nashville, on Friday afternoon, April 25, and Saturday afternoon and evening, April 26. This cooking school will be under the personal direction of Mrs. M. Hodges, well known domestic science expert. A complete meal will be cooked on a gas range by means of Shellane, a most ef­ ficient fuel gas which has been developed by Shell Petroelum Corporation, St. Louis, for use in town and farm homes. Lunch will be served free... Mrs. Hodges has devoted years of her time developing ways and means of better preparing foods, yet with one thought always in mind — how to make kitchen work easier and to save time so that the housewife can spend most of her homelife out of the kit­ chen instead of in it... Shellane gas may be used anywhere with a variety of modem gas ranges. It has all the advantages of city gas ser­ vice, plus refinements not found in any other type of fuel, according to Mr. H. E. Foster of the Nashville Shellane Gas Sales. “Housewives in farm or small town homes, or city suburbs, need no longer be deprived of the comfort and convenience of cooking with real gas," said Mr. Foster. “Shellane is a refined, natural gas, (not gasoline), condensed into steel cylinders and delivered to the consumer as needed. These cylinders each containing enough Shellane to cook an average family’s meals for about three months, are housed in a neat steel cabinet, placed outside the kit­ chen and connected to the gas range indoors. “All the housewife has to do is turn on the gas cock on the range, apply a match, and she has instantly an intensely hot, clean concentrated flame, several times hotter than city gas...Meals that would take hours to prepare with other types of fuel can be done in a fraction of the time when Shellane Gas is used.” Mr. Foster also pointed out that users of Shellane are assured of a dependable, uninterrupted supply by the Shell Petroleum Corporation, who control unlimited sources of supply of this efficient gas. Twenty-two patients attend county chest clinic at Hastings Active, inactive and obser­ vation cases of tuberculosis were diagnosed in 22 of the patients who attended the free chest clinic conducted by the Michigan Tuberculosis Association in Hastings April 8, according to the report of Miss Mary Murray, clinic nurse. A total of 38 persons attended the clinic, the finding being negative in 16 instances. Six of the cases, all new to the clinic, were classified as active tuberculosis. Two were designated as inactive, of ap­ parently arrested cases, and 14 as observation cases. All of the observation cases were also first time attendants at the clinic. Sanatorium care was recommended by the clinician for five of the patients having active tuberculosis. Three pa­ tients were advised to have an INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency Putnam Library, seen here just a few years after its opening in 1923, was the scene of a 1930 address by Dr. Marie I. Rasey. Daughter of early Nashville barber Al Rasey, Marie was a 1904 graduate of Nashville High School. She later graduated from University of Michigan and became a noted educator and author on the psychology of teaching, in Europe and on staff at Detroit Teachers' College, and later Wayne State University. X-ray examination of the chest made to verify the clinic findings. One recommenda- tion for care of diseased ton­ sils was made. All portions of Barry Coun­ ty were represented in the clinic attendance, patients coming from Nashville, Hastings, Delton, Woodland, Freeport and Middleville. The examinations were given by Dr. J.W. Toan and Dr. C.G. Fahndrich. President E. C. Kraft makes appointments for village offices Appointive offices of the village administration have been filled with practically all the same officers as last year. At the regular meeting of the village council Monday evening, President E. C. Kraft made the appointments. They are: Board of Review — F. K. Bullis, Menno Wenger; Health Officer — Dr. E. T. Morris; Marshal — Gail Lykins; Street Commis­ sioner — Charles Mason. Local News — The Easter Egg Rolling event held at Putnam Park Saturday afternoon was en­ joyed by about 50 children. Those taking part were divid­ ed into five groups, according to Sunday school classes. The children rolled their eggs down the hill, and then after finding their own first, tried to find as many more as possi­ ble. The winners in the con­ test from each class were Maxine Cole, Jean Hecker, Junior Purchis and Eliner Par­ rott. The children then joined in hunting the golden egg, and Robert Moon was the first to find it. For each event prizes were given. Following the egg rolling, the children went to the Evangelical Church, where in the basement a delightful supper was served. The tables were decorated in daffodils, the color scheme being yellow and green. — The fire department was called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Cook Tuesday afternoon, but when they ar­ rived, the fire, which was caused by some sparks falling on the roof, had been put out with a pail of water. — Mrs. F. J. Purchis lucki­ ly escaped serious injury the latter part of the week when she fell down the front stairs of her home, which is over the Village President Ed Kraft (right) in April 1930 made his annual appointment of village officers. A local grocer and shoe merchant, Kraft was Nashville presi­ dent for three years, starting in 1929. Later he became Nashville's postmaster, serving from 1933-49. With Kraft in this circa-1920 photo are (left) Roe Tuttle, son of local banker Carl Tuttle; and Edgar Hanneman, a local dry goods merchant who died in a 1930 swimm­ ing accident. Purchis barber shop, to the sidewalk below. Since the ac­ cident Saturday, Mrs. Purchis has been unable to use her right arm, and is handicapped in getting around because of a bad bruise on one limb. — Mr. and Mrs. Will L. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Betts are attending the annual concert of the Gaynor Club of Kalamazoo College at the First Baptist Church of Kalamazoo Wednesday evening. — Thieves who steal motors from tractors or automobiles are rather scarce, but L. L. Myers, contractor, had the misfortune to lose a tractor motor by that route some time ago. About a week or ten days ago Mr. Myers went to his gravel pit on the Dunham place, where he had an International tractor and found the motor missing. He was not certain how long the motor had been gone, for the tractor had been sitting there most of the winter. — The Beigh-McKelvey P.T.A. will be held Friday evening of this week, at the McKelvey school. Ladies br- ing buttered buns and cookies. Supper at eight o’clock. — Ethel Mae Kinne was 3 years old April 17, and her aunt, Mrs. Carl Huwe, made a pretty, three-candled birth­ day cake and took her to Maple Grove to spend the day with another aunt, Mrs. Ray Morgenthaler. — Mrs. Frank McDerby recently returned from a sixweek visit with relatives in Alexandria, La., and Ham­ mond, Ind. — (South Vermontville) The dances in Vermontville will have a new orchestra for Friday r ay night ng , one from rom Hastings. Bill, 50 cents. Asa Strait is manager. — (Martin Comers) The L.A.S. at Mrs. Arlie Slocum’s was well attended. The collection was between $8 and $9. The ladies put on a missionary play, “Mrs. Lively’s Operation.” — (Lakeview) A good crowd attended the Communi­ ty club meeting Friday even­ ing. All enjoyed the program and refreshments.’ — (Striker District) John Myers called on his sister, Nina Houghtalin, Sunday. He is leaving very soon for Russia in the interest of the Ford Motor Co. in establishing a Fordson tractor center. — (Morgan) Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. George Gallup, Easter, a daughter, who will answer to the name of Esther Belle. Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 21. 1992 — Page 5 Missionary couple to appear at local church Dr. and Mrs. Alton Smith, veteran Assemblies of God missionaries newly assigned to Belize, will be featured guest speakers at Nashville Assembly of God, 735 Reed St., at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 26, according to the Rev. Robert Taylor, pastor. The tiny county of Belize, formerly British Honduras, is located in Central America just south of the Yucatan Peninsula. The people belong to four primary ethnic groups: an English-speaking popula- tion largely of African des­ cent, the Garifuni who are descendants of Africans and Carib Indians and speak a hybrid language, the Mayans, and a large influx of Spanish­ speaking people of SpanishIndian descent. “Belize is a very beautiful country whose Great Barrier Reef is an attraction to scuba divers the world over,” observes Alton. He also notes that the country, on the average, is at about the same economic level as Haiti, but Rep. Fitzgerald to visit area May 1 Area residents are invited to a.m. to 12 p.m.. and the Roxmeet with State Represen- and Township Hall in tative Frank M. Fitzgerald as Mulliken from 2 to 2:45 p.m. he holds district office hours Fitzgerald said he looks foraround the district Friday, ward to meeting with constiMay 1. tuents to discuss issues penHe will be at the Vermont- ding before the Legislature or ville Village Hall from 9 to problems they might be hav9:45 a.m., the Sunfield Com- ing with state government. munity Room from 11:15 with less widepsread extremes of wealth and povery and far less crowded conditions. Before ministering in Haiti, Alton and his wife, Norma, were stationed in Togo, West Africa from 1976 to 1986. There, Alton served as the academic dean of the West Africa Advanced School of Theology and Norma as librarian. Education was again the emphasis in Haiti where Alton was the director of Seminaire des Assemblees de Dieu and Norma was the librarian. They taught and held seminars in numerous coun­ tries and Norma helped several national Bible schools set their libraries in order while in Africa and Haiti. In Africa, outside their assigned work at the school, they helped one church grow from a few dozen attending to over 1,000 and helped build a church. In Haiti, on weekends, they ministered at over half the 100 churches af­ filiated with the Assemblies of God scattered all over the country. Alton acted as an ad­ ministrative consultant on numerous occasions in both fields. While on their new assign­ ment in Belize, Alton and Norma anticipate continued labor in the preparation of future Christian workers. Their special missions presen­ tation will include a brief description of their work and preaching in the Word. The public is cordially in­ vited to attend. You don't have to look far for that safe, solid, Memories of the post, continued— intel oNlojefaUD WtkHlWlfc'W r, staling Mirth! aster, serving Im UW H 19Mphotoore(Wt)8«I^» lUiifcritljjItaw: hcIkkiI ivMed in o ® Io lie iij iesc- ifcfleGw^F mdiis — (West Vermontville) Mrs. Leon Gray has a new washing machine. — (Castleton Center) Arch Groves lost a horse last Friday. — (North Irish Street) Roy Harvey, who had an operation for appendicitis at Hall’s hospital, is getting better and is staying with his sister, Sarah Hammond, in Vermont­ ville, for a few days. — (Kalamo) The Easter ex­ ercises at the Kalamo Church Sunday morning were well at­ tended. During the preaching hour, four persons were bap­ tised and united with the church. During the Sunday school hour, a nice program, consisting of songs by the choir, recitations and a trio by the three McPherson sisters was given. — (North Castleton) The South Brethren ladies report the bake sale a success, at Nashville, Saturday. (South Vermontville) — Mr. and Mrs. Harold King expect to move into the French house this week. Mrs. King has been engaged to teach the North Kalamo school next year. — (Striker District) Leo Reynolds and family are mov­ ing back to the farm from Bat­ tle Creek. We are glad to welcome them back...The Hartford Vandelins are nicely located in E. L. Houghtalin’scottage and Kenneth McDonald and family are now nicely settled on the McDonald farm. We surely are pleased to see the empty houses occupied once more. — (Maple Grove) A. D. Wolf called on Mr. and Mrs. W. C. DeBolt Monday. Mrs. Wolfs many friends are sorry io hear she fell and broke a number of ribs... Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lowell, fell down stairs Saturday and frac­ tured a bone in her arm. (West Vermontville) Miss Esther Shepard was taken to Pennock Hospital, Hastings, Sunday and was operated on Monday morning for appen­ dicitis. She is doing as well as can be expected. — (North Casleton) Very cold and rainy...Some have had a taste of suckers from the brook. secure investment From the tiniest piggy banks to the much larger investment accounts we take them seriously. 00 We at Eaton Federal Savings ' Bank are proud to say that we've never been in a better position to provide our investors with both security and growth. Meet Louie The Loser Think your insurance is too high? Call for free quote. Tobias-Mason insurance Eaton Federal for complete Information, contact: Dick Tobias. 109 N. Main, Nashville. Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 Bank DON'T FORGET... Secretaries' Week is April 20-25 Secretaries' Day is Wed., April 22 Prom is May 2 ... ORDER EARLY Mapes Family Florist FDIC INSURED 107 N. Main Street, Nashville FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Phone 517-852-2050 Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EQUAL MOUSIM LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 6 HOME FROM HOSPITAL, from her back and a skin graft from her hip. Hope was released Friday morning after a press con­ ference at the hospital, at which surgeon Dr. John Sebright appeared with her. Besides area TV broadcasts, the press conference was car­ ried nationally. It was seen here on NBC’s Nightside ear­ ly Saturday morning. However, at home Satur­ day, Hope indicated she would prefer to escape all media attention now. “She's just tickled to be home to see her ponies,’’ said her mother. The arm is bandaged with supports and she must keep it propped up on pillows, but Hope gets around some with the help of her family, said her mother. She said her daughter is “tough” and has exhibited an extreme amount of stamina and courage throughout the ordeal. This observation was shared by the hospital staff. “We would call her very brave and courageous,” said Carleen Crawford, public relations manager at St. Mary's. “She doesn’t think she is, but we do.” Hope’s sisters, Tracy, 18, a Maple Valley High School senior, and Heather, 17, a junior, were with Hope when the accident occurred and helped their father free her. All three had been helping do regular morning chores. Mr. Hughes said that despite Hope’s devastating in­ juries, she remained calm throughout the ordeal. With Heather’s help, he cranked back the mechanism. Tracy helped support the nearly severed arm after first racing to the house to tell her mother to call an ambulance. Mrs. Hughes said she was unaware of the seriousness of the situation until after she had made the call. In addition to the trauma to her forearm, Hope also suf­ fered injuries to her neck, shoulder and ribs. She now has a permanent steel plate in her upper arm, said her mother. She may face additional surgery to the forearm. from front page “Dr. Sebright indicated that perhaps within a month (there will be) another surgery to repair the bone in her arm,” said Crawford. “He is plann­ ing on a bone splint from the hip.” Crawford said Hope’s in­ juries were the most extensive of that nature ever handled by St. Mary’s. “There has net been one this severe that I am aware of,” she noted. “Dr. Sebright indicated Hope is very for­ tunate that her injuries were below the elbow.” The prognosis is good although Hope is “definitely limited right now,” said Crawford. She is doing finger exercises at home. “Doctors who were involv­ ed are very optimistic about the hand, but they won’t know until repairs are done and she begins therapy,” noted Crawford. “Right now they are concerned about a possible twisting of the arm, about wrist movement — that she may not be able to bend it back.” Crawford added: “It may Surrounded by a loving family, Hope Hughes is making a steady recovery from traumatic injuries. Helping care for her are her older sisters, Heather (in front) and Tracy. never be 100 percent, but we believe there will be quite a bit of mobility.” Juliet Hughes said Saturday that her daughter had recently received an encouraging phone call from a Hastings man who had gone through a similar situation a number of years ago. During her hospital stay Hope was inundated with cards, letters, flowers, plants, stuffed animals and balloons — many of them now swelling her bedroom at home. Because of national media coverage of the accident, Hope received letters from several out-of-state well­ wishers. Friday’s press conference, said Crawford, was a way of letting people across the coun­ try know how Hope is doing. “She had some super doc- tors,” said Hope’s mother. (Sebright and Dr. Mark DeHaan led a team of surgeons who operated on Hope.) She had good nurses too.” Mrs. Hughes said she will soon be making arrangements for Hope to catch up with her studies at school, but since she is right-handed Hope will not be able to do written work for awhile. In the meantime, family friends Jack and Phyllis Price of Hastings are organizing a benefit draft horse pull for Hope. The fund-raiser will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Barry County fairgrounds and will feature lightweight and heavyweight pulls. The Hughes family owns Belgian horses and has been involved in draft horse pulling for a number of years. Jack Price said all proceeds of the event will go to the Hughes family for Hope’s “astronomical” medical bills. Use of the fairgrounds has been donated by the Barry County Fair Board, said Price, and trophies and prizes have been donated by Johnson Lumber Co. of Charlotte, the Charlotte Farm Bureau, and Stambaugh’s (timber dealers) of Sunfield. The Michigan Horse Pullers’ Association has donated use of a stoneboat and weights. No admission will be charg­ ed. Donations will be ac­ cepted from participants, as well as from spectators. Anyone who needs more in­ formation about the benefit or who wants to make a donation may call Price at 948-2914 after 4:30 p.m. Pennock to offer breast screening program Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Across the country, more and more Americans are planning for the future of their children by buying U.S. Savings Bonds. This Little League slugger gets a Savings Bond for each birthday. As he grows older, his Bonds grow in value. So he's not just getting a gift, he's getting an investment. Find out how U.S. Savings Bonds are making millions of American dreams a reality. Call 1 800 4 US BOND for more information. A public service of this newspaper Pennock Hospital is offer­ ing its annual May breast screening program, as part of Pennock’s commitment to provide community health education. The program offers a breast examination by a registered nurse, a brief instructional video tape demonstrating breast self-examination techniques, and mam­ mography (a low dose x-ray examination of the breast). These studies will be inter­ preted by a Pennock Hospital Radiologist, board certified by the American College of Radiology and the State of Michigan. The American Cancer Society recommends a mam­ mogram every year for asymptomatic women age 50 and over, and a baseline mam­ mography for those 35-39. Asymptomatic women 40-49 should have a mam­ mogram every one or two years. In addition, a physical examination, conducted by a health professional, is recom­ mended every three years for women 20-40, and every year for those over 40. The society also recommends the monthly practice of breast self ex­ amination by women 20 years and older. Pennock Hospital is offer­ ing this program at a reduced price of $75, proving the ap­ pointment is made during the month of May. As in the past, women may refer themselves to the program or may request their physicians’ schedule an appointment for them. A report of the mammogram results will be mailed to the patient, as well as to her physician. Self-referred patients without a personal physician who require further follow-up care will be given the opportunity to select a physician from the screening program referral list. Appointments may be made weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling Pennock Hospital’s Radiology Depart- ment at 948-3108, or by call­ ing Pennock Hospital at 945-3451, ext. 411. The mammogram must be per­ formed during the month of May to qualify for the reduced price. Pennock will sponsor the screening again during October for those who are unable to get an appointment during May. Buttons, this male springer spaniel, is looking for a home. He is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals during the damp spring weather ahead. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 7 Michigan County Fair schedule gets underway June 22 Eighty-eight county, agricultural, 4-H and youth fairs, plus two state fairs, are scheduled for Michigan’s 1992 fair season which opens June 22 and runs through Oc­ tober 3. ‘‘Michigan’s agricultural fairs are more than Ferris wheels, cotton candy and games of skill. They are showcases for the horticultural, educational, mechanical and artistic skills of Michigan residents regardless of age,” said Bill Schuette, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. ‘‘I invite every Michigan citizen to visit at least one fair this summer.” Michigan’s two state fairs are the Upper Peninsula State Fair at Escanaba, Aug. 18-23, and the Michigan State Fair at Detroit, Aug. 28-Sept. 7. Other fair locations and their dates, as compiled by MDA’s Expositions and Rac­ ing section are: June 22-27, Marion; June 22-28, Ithaca; June 30-July 5, Lake Odessa. July 5-11, Greenville; July 7-11, Manchester and Vassar; July 12-18, Big Rapids; July 13-18, Hartford and Marne; July 15-18, Grayling; July 16-28, Mio; July 18-25; Ravenna; July 18-26, Charlotte; July 19-25, Croswell and Standish; July 19-26, Caro; July 20-24, Alma; July 20-25, Cassopolis and Hastings; July 20-26; Fowlerville; July 23-26, Chatham and Sparta; July 24-26, Stephenson; July 26-August 1, Gladwin; July 27- 31, Ann Arbor; July 27-August 1, Evart, Hale and Holland; July 30-August 2, Nearly all of Eaton County listed in 71st District *s& s& X to lfcZSk Nearly all of Eaton County will be included in the newly created 71st House District under a reapportionment plan disclosed last week by the Michigan Supreme Court, said state Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald, R-Grand Ledge. The new map closely resembles the boundaries of 1 ** i i L^’ik ’’tfe-J* "*k ;*>: bL S W^itt' S; b , '’’■•Wusfc. ’ ■• Wusfc. the 56th House District, which Fitzgerald has represented since he was first elected in 1986. The current district is composed solely of Eaton County. However, the court plan now would assign Eaton Rapids and Hamlin Township to the new 65th District. “It is best for most of the Sheep ETN series concludes May 7 The final Sheep Manage­ ment Electronic Telephone Network meeting will be held on May 7. The program will run from 8:30 to 10:20 p.m. at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension office. This month’s topic is “Sheep Dogs—Herders and Guardians.” Bruce and Casey Fogt from The Working Border Collie Magazine in Sidney, Ohio will speak on herding dogs. The second speaker will be Jeff Green, Guard Dog specialist, USDA/APHIS, Animal Damage Control in Denvewr, Colo. This month’s program should be of interest to anyone who owns a flock, especially those that own or are con­ sidering purchasing a dog. For more information con- J2* ’*»6®pfc' lie ffllMl!! ■t brf^i HtE OL at Illi ki m asti tin indhuttnx kar ra F kei hni'iiH! Dtatatal tat at ttafrte**1 n g raa?®3* had to Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: April 22 - District MAEH Meeting, Grand Rapids. April 22 - Dairy Quality Assurance Program, 1-3:30 p.m., Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Rd., Hastings. April 25 - Vet-a-Visit, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Michigan State University. April 24-25 - “Celebrating Our Common Earth” — a 4-H NREE Workshop for Teens and Adults, Kettunen Center, Tustin. April 25-26 - 4-H Bike Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. April 26 - 4-H Speed Show, Young Riders 4-H Club, Fairgrounds, Hastings. April 27 - 4-H Tack Sale, 6 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. April 27 - 4-H Rabbit Showmanship Clinic, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 1-3 - 4-H Dog Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 2 - 4-H Bike Rodeo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Middleville Middle School. May 2 - Yeckley 4-H Club Speed Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 2 - 4-H Style Revue Program, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Hastings. May 3 - 4-H Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 4-9 - National Drinking Water Week May 6 - 4-H Livestock Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 6 - 4-H Mandatory Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 7 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! l«*«< «in*S«r< linSr Sr Barry County COA lunch menu and events set Wednesday, April 22 Thursday, April 23 Chicken stew, peas, bread, oleo, fruit. rice, Friday, April 24 Letterheads ‘LMi tact the Extension office at 517/543-2310 or stop by the office at 126 N. Bostwick Street, Charlotte. Chili, stir fry blend, oleo, dessert. j*' jJ*2* ' ’*»6®pfc' ln® ■'•Mut ■'•Muto totttaki# • * tomiibih ■•ta ■ olhniftj terit eiJlpi county to remain a unit and this map will continue that practice for another decade. This is good news for Eaton County,” Fitzgerald said. “While I will miss represen­ ting many good friends from the southeastern comer of the county, I will remain in­ terested in the area, and in the Eaton Rapids School District. -ad Graphics Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) “Despite the changes made under the new plan, I am relieved the county is, for the most part, remaining intact.” Greenland; July 31-August 2, Manistique; July 31-August 8, Mason; July 31-August 9, Ionia; Aug. 1-8, Cheboygan and Harrison; Aug. 2-8, San­ dusky; Aug. 3-6, St. Johns; Aug. 3-7, Falmouth; Aug. 3-8, Davisburg, Goodells and Monroe; Aug. 7-9, Pelkie; Aug. 8-15, Mt. Pleasant; Aug. 9-15, Bad Axe, Col­ dwater, Corunna and Jackson; Aug. 10-15, Fremont, Gaylord and Lowell; Aug. 10-16, Imlay City and Traverse City; Aug. 11-15, Bay City, Belleville and Kalkaska; Aug. 12-15, Atlan­ ta; Aug. 12-22, Berrien Spr­ ings; Aug. 13-16, Ironwood; Aug. 6-22, Adrian, Marshall and Midland; Aug. 17-21, Baldwin; Aug. 17-22, Cadillac and West Branch; Aug. 17-23, Genesee; Aug. 18-23, Armada; Aug. 19-22, Lincoln; Aug. 20-22, Bellaire and Roscommon; Aug. 20-23, Iron River; Aug. 23-29, Alpena; Aug. 23-30, Petoskey; Aug. 24-29, Hud­ sonville, Kalamazoo and Ludington; Aug. 25-29, Chelsea; Aug. 26-30, Hart; Aug. 27-30, Hancock. Sept. 1-7, Kinross; Sept. 2-7, Onekama; Sept. 3-7, Norway; Sept. 8-12, Saline; Sept. 10-12, Stalwart; Sept. 10-13, Marquette and Posen; Sept. 11-19, Allegan; Sept. 12-19, Saginaw; Sept. 20-26, Centreville; and Sept. 27-Oct. 3, Hillsdale. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Macaroni and cheese, Italian blend, beets, bread, oleo, pears. Monday, April 27 Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, bread, oleo, pineapple. Tuesday, April 28 Chicken salad, mixed bean marin, bread, tropical fruit. Events Wednesday, April 22 Delton, Country Crime; Hastings, The Old Timers. Thursday, April 23 Nashville, bingo. Friday, April 24 Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, April 27 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, Red Cross. Tuesday, April 28 - All sites puzzles. STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY PUBLISHED NOTICE Case #92SC00578 Plaintiff: Diesel Truck Driver Training School, Inc. Hwy. 151 & Elder Lane P.O. Box 47 Sun Prairie, Wl 53590 Defendant: John P. Fitzhenry 6265 Thornapple Lk. Rd. #121 Nashville, Ml 49073 You are being sued by The Diesel Truck Driver Training School in Small Claims Court. A hearing will be held at the Dane County Courthouse, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Madison, Wisconsin, Room 100, on May 11, 1992 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter. If you wish to contest; you must file a written answer by the above named date with the Dane County Clerk of Courts, Small Claims Division, and with the above named Plaintiff. If you do not appear or file a written answer, a judgement may be given to the person su­ ing you. A copy of this claim has been mailed to you at the above address'.'1 1 Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 FTIRPLE VRLIdE Y news ...a local paper oftoday! - �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21. 1992 — Page 8 Original play wows audience at benefit in Vermontville by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A thundering standing ova­ tion was a special reward for performers in a benefit play staged last Tuesday and Wednesday evening at Ver­ montville's historic opera house. Proceeds of the event were earmarked for Kim Reed, 14, of Delton, a leukemia victim who is recovering from a re­ cent bone marrow transplant at University of Minnesota. The play, “A Child’s The clown grandmother (Dixie Brand) told her clown granddaughter (Alesia VanEngen) a bedtime story of enduring love. Heart,” is the original work of producer-director Juan Otero, who also had a major role in the inspirational drama. He said about $600 was raised for Reed. Otero is one of three dancers for Decent Christian Talk, a nationally-known rap group. Originally from Battle Creek, Otero lived in a Nashville foster home during his sophomore year in high school. During a several months lull in touring with D. C. Talk, Otero has been living with the Larry Corkwell family in Nashville. He became acquainted with the Kim Reed case when he entertained at a benefit for her earlier this year at Pleasantview Family Church in Delton. Locally, Otero attends Nashville Baptist Church and many of the cast members of his play also are affiliated with the church. Otero adapted the script for the play from the manuscript of a book had recently written. It tells the story of enduring love from a unique perspec­ tive. A clown child (played by Alesia VanEngen) questions her clown grandmother (Dixie Brand) about the possibility of her parents getting a divorce since the parents of a little friend of hers had recently done so. The grandmother responds by telling the child a bedtime story of lasting love. While the granddaughter listens and asks questions, the tale un­ folds in sequence on stage. PRICE BUSTERS J St^XlNGS Black and white apparel created a dramatic visual effect in a dance routine to the beat of Michael Jackson music. The bedroom scene was situated on the floor of the opera house — on a side stage adjacent to the main stage — so that the child could look up from her bed and watch the progression of the story. Otero’s professional ex­ perience was apparent in the unique staging and in the quick scenery changes re­ quired in rapid succession during the 90-minute produc­ tion. A stark contrast of black and white costuming against a black-draped background created a dramatic visual ef­ fect as dancers performed lively routines to the sounds of Michael Jackson music at the beginning and end of the show. The tragic consequences of child abuse are illustrated in the play, in which a boy nam­ ed Anthony is the victim. He was portrayed as a lad by Casey VanEngen, as a teenager by Jeff Grove, and as a young adult by Otero. Anthony’s mother abuses him because her mother abus- Engagements Woodbury - Hilton to wed BUFFERIN or EXCEDRIN TABLETS or CAPLETS WHITE RAIN SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER 15 OZ. OR HAIRSPRAY 7 OZ. and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Rick is a graduate of Onsted High School and is employed at Viatec in Hastings. A July 25 wedding is being planned. Your Choice ... M ISAXtr B Breed ed her. Eventually, Anthony is injured so severely by his parents that he ends up hospitalized in a coma. When he finally awakens with the help of fervent prayers and the loving touch of a stranger — a young lady named Tory played by Amie Forsyth — Anthony learns he is blind. He is so bitter he has to be confin­ ed to a psychiatric hospital for three years. There he again encounters Tory as his teacher of Braille, but he does not im­ mediately realize who she is. “When I came of of the coma, I felt like an angel had hold of my hand,” Anthony tells her. After Tory helps him again face life with her friend­ ship and by sharing the sad story of her own childhood, Anthony begins to come out of his shell. Turning away from a domineering fiance with a materialistic bent, Tory becomes aware that she is in love with Anthony. He has changed her outlook on life, teaching her to again “listen buffeh in buffehin to the birds sing.” It is then that Anthony realizes that Tory is the same “angel” who had held his hand while he was in the coma. Does the story have a happy ending? Alesia asks her grandmother. Yes, and a sur­ prise one, too. For in the ap­ pearance of an elderly blind Anthony (played by Chuck Brand), it is revealed that the main character in the play is the child’s grandfather. As it turns out, the grandmother who told the story is actually Tory, relating a first-hand ex­ perience of enduring love. Otero said he is pleased with the response to the play, and expressed his appreciation for many who made it possi­ ble. He said he was especially happy to be able to stage it at the opera house. “I thank Russ Laverty for making it so convenient for us to use the opera house,” said Otero. “It was wonderful.” Otero was slated to return last Friday to Nashville, Tenn., to rejoin D. C. Talk on tour? He said they will be per­ forming in concert in Ken­ tucky Friday, April 24, and will be in Ft. Wayne, Ind., May 1. They expect to be on the road for the next several months. D. C. Talk has three rock, rap and soul videos out on the Black Entertainment Televi­ sion (BET) Network. While on sabbatical here, Otero had conducted weekly dance classes for local youths, some of whom appeared in last week’s production. flh ■aSTOL MVBTS DYNATRIM « s2.99 LESSMFG. CONSUMER ACTIFED PLUS TABLETS OR CAPLETS 20's OPEN FOR THE SEASON ACTIFED TABLETS k<JOO 24's .. YOUR COST AFTER 1 CZ /CZ/ REFUND CORTIZONE-10 BAUSCH & LOMB CREME or OINTMENT 1 OZ. Jordan's Woodcraft 4^. -Z.UU SENSITIVE EYES“SALINE & PRESERVED SALINE SPORTSCREME 3 OZ. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wood­ bury of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tamara Louise, to Richard Wayne Hilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hilton of Onsted. Tammy is a graduate of Maple Valley High School Antiques & Collectibles ALLEGAN 219 Main St., Nashville VZ 8S2-O84S OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Handcarved Carousel Horses, Country Furniture, Victorian and Country Decor, Imported "Supreme" Crochet Thread. Hundreds of Hand Crafted Items to Choose From ANTIQUE Sunday, April 26. Featuring 300 exhibitors exhibitors, displaying over one million anti­ ques. First show of 1992. Get the first buys. Show rain or shine as we offer seven covered build­ ings. 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan. Still only $2. MARKET Friday, April 24th HOURS: 10:30 to 4:00 Wednesday-Saturday M-66 & State Road 2 Miles North ofNashville 517-852-1945 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 9 Maplewood families meet reading challenge; hold pizza party by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Families who read together during March celebrated together with a pizza party at Vermontville’s Maplewood Elementary last Tuesday evening. The event was sponsored by the school's Parent-Teacher Organization to recognize students and parents who met Maplewood’s annual March Reading Month Challenge. The program challenged families to “turn off the TV and read.’’ Rules called for family members to read together daily. They could aloud or read alone, but the whole family had to read at the same time for at least 15 minutes a day for the month of March. If a day was missed, it could be made up by exten­ ding the reading period on another day. Studies show that the most effective way to encourage good reading habits is by ex­ ample, and with that in mind, the challenge was designed to expose children to a postive reading role model and to new information, the pleasure of reading, a rich vocabulary, good grammer, a broader variety of books than the child might choose, richly textured lives outside the child’s own experience, and English language spoken in a manner distinctly different from that in television sitcoms or MTV. “Families reading together does have a real positive ef­ fect on a child’s attitude toward reading,” says Maplewood Principal Jeannie Putnam. She said one must keep reading to keep learning. Putnam also expressed pleasure at the number of families involved in the program. “We had more families par­ ticipate than we anticipated,” Maplewood fifth-grader Zac Jarvie and his sister, Andrea, 4, enjoyed sharing the tasty pizza treat. uS' Obituaries L?5* S ssJ? s5..s sJb? < j*ts j* ts *> wM M *• » !£ * % ** i 4 f ^ ' ”” **fc f *51 *51?* '??"** •** hili'?"* •?£> ’ , i* "3B ",3B,*» ■ ■ i ijptiijs "*i 1httelA| < In »»t£®aiii »*ll »ll ■ «i taftfch, ■ ■ ta ttj T«.»i?ilt!i _ w.8tai»Hi! IB ■•.:•/ IH -i :’i‘ IB <i:?.h: "" fcadrkan nk ItttbU ^riniiiiii kJ®*’8 f—-’ grPfe^. s ('M «®®e1:i ( SR! astsiital** ’ iri'ip*® Marshall H. Cook DELTON Marshall H. Cook, 72 of 262 Cordes Drive, Delton, passed away Friday, April 17,1992 at his residence. Mr. Cook was bom on March 25, 1920 in Hastings, the son of Robert and Florence (Harper) Cook. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended schools there, graduating in 1937 from Hast­ ings High School. He went on to attend Albion College receiving B.S. Degree in Busi­ ness, graduating in 1941. He was a Veteran ofWorld War II, serving in the United States Navy. He was married to Margret E. Nelson on November 7, 1942. Mr. Cook was employed for 37 years at Hastings Manufac­ turing Company, retiring in 1983 as Vice President of Advertising and Sales Promotion. He was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, past Sunday School teacher and superintendent, Church Board of Trustees. He also attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, was a long time Boy Scout leader, serving also on Districtt Boy Scout Council. Long time YMCA Board of Directors, a volunteer for Pennock Hospital Lifeline Program, Co-chair First United Methodist Church Sesquicentennial celebration, Delton area public library building committee, Greater Wall Lake Association, Albion College Alumni Association and member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Hastings Country Club, Hastings Kiwanis Club, Hastings Manufacturing Company Board of Directors and Hastings City Bank Board Carl C. Guy CRYSTAL - Carl C. Guy, 86 of Crystal and formerly of Sunfield passed away Wednes­ day, April 8, 1992 in Carson City. Mr. Guy was bom February 13, 1906 in Eaton County, the son of John and Addie Schaffer. He lived in Crystal the past six years, moving there from Sunfield where he spent most of his life as a farmer. Mr. Guy is survived by three children, Cora (George) Whitinger of Texas, Leota (Vem) Shattuck of Lyons and Kenneth (Iva) Guy of Crystal; 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one brother, Archie Guy of Vermontville and one sister, Irene Guy of Vermontville. He was preceded in death by his wife Blanche in 1978; a daughter, Addie Martin and two sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with Reverend Ward D. Pierce of the Lakewood United Method­ ist Church officiating. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. FESTIVAL SPECIE MUSIC Wc*' Fri., Sat., Sun. • 9 to 1 April 24, 25 & 26 Hosted by: Still Bill & Country Run Sat. Afternoon • 2-6 “Arkie Waters & Jan Bennett” Fri. 5 to 10 • Fish Fry —ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT — of Directors. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Margret; son, Douglas Cook of Caledonia; three daughters, Karen Jones of Berrien Springs, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Case of Hastings, Mrs. Hal (Julie) Gray of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother, Florence Cook of Grand Rapids; sister, Rapids; sister, Mrs. Mrs. Frank Frank (Connie) McCloskey of Hast­ ings; brother, Robert Cook of Oconto, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Jean (Cook) LaMar on November 2, 1988; sister, Gretchen Cook. Funeral services were held Monday, April 20 at the First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Hastings First United Methodist Church, Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. she added. Putnam also said she ap­ preciated the PTO volunteers who made the event a “fun thing.” This is the second year the organization has rewarded participants in the reading challenge with a family pizza party. Thirty Domino’s pizzas with various toppings, tossed salad and beverage was served in the school’s gymnasium after Putnam’s presentation of Certificates of Recognition to those students whose families had completed the 1992 Fami­ ly Reading Challenge. Students receiving certificates were: Rachel Brandenburg, Holly Clouse, Beth Conklin, Davis and Dustin Drumm, Jessica Dunham, Holly Forest, Ashley Gordeneer, Eric and Stacey Goris, Hillary and Nicholas Grant, Tommy and B. J. Griffin, Raeleen Hapeman, Nicole Hoffman, Nate and Zac Jarvie, Travis Kersjes, Andrew, Erica, and Hillary Krolik, Stacey Mason, Gwen and Craig McDougal, Lydia Parr, Jessica Pierce, Chrissy Racine, April Randall, Chris Ripley, Katie and Helene Stephens, Michael Strope, John Terberg, Camille Weiland, Jamie and Lacy Wyble. Karalea Rothenberg, Jenny Rugg, Jeff and Brian Rumsey, Brandon and Kerik Schantz, Scott and Kristin Setchfield, Joey Skelten, Josh Smith, The pizza party was a family affair for Donald Rugg and his two daughters, Stephanie, 2, and Jenny, a Maplewood third-grader. A Special Thanks to Merchants and Volunteers Many hours went into the planning and carrying out of Nashville's P.T.O. "STORYBOOKS, READING IS FUN" CARNIVAL. The local merchant's support of the carnival was super. The P.T.O. would like to acknowledge the following merchants for their generous donations: BUSINESS DONATORS: Hecker's Insurance Charlies' SouthEnd Clay's Dinner Bell Cappon's Quick Mart Goodtime Pizza Mace Pharmacy Hometown Lumber Hickey's Electric Maple Valley Concrete Linda's Country Woodwork Maple Valley Realty Maple Valley Standard Maple Valley Florist Eaton Federal Savings Bank Nashville Locker Styles-R-Us Nashville Hardware Nashville's Auto & Farm Tobias-Mason Ins. Wheeler's Marine Hastings Roll-A-Rama Margaret's Beauty Nashville Family Chiropractic McDonald's Restaurant Swanson Commercial Food Equipment Service, Inc. Hastings City Bank of Nashville C-Store Country Video Kent Oil Kathy's Crafts Maple Valley Implement Mapes Family Florist Musser's Service Diana's Place Eberhard's Arby's Burger King The Personal Touch Captain Lucky Adventure SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bryan for donation of cotton candy. Carl's Supermarket for their donation. Very special thanks to all our volunteers who helped us get our carnival going. �CARTERS Freshables Retails Effective Thru April 26, 1992 PHONE 543-7655 Only at... Carter’s New Store In Charlotte CARTER'S SERVICES Shoppers’ Calculator Service FREE! REGISTER TO WIN! One off Two -16 Ct. Ft. Fhgidaire ANGUB FREEZERS Drive Up Grocery Pick Up Complete with a side off. CERTIFIED ANGUS ANGUS" BEEF Federal Express and U.P.S. Package Shipping Automatic Toller Machine Dry Cleaning Drop Off and Pick Up Overnight Photo Processing Deli Michigan State Lottery Sales Agent Slicing Bologna Postage Stamp and Money Order Sales A-T-M Card Purchases Welcome Amigo Motorized Cart For Shoppers with Special Needs MasterCard and Visa Accepted ^ARTER'S Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine Rentals Fresh Bakery Copy Making and Fax Service Senior Citizens* Coupon Booklet WE FRY CHOLESTEROL FREE Plain Cake Donuts Community Cash Fund Raising Program Each E Chock Cashing Cards Baby Sitter Shopping Cart Safety Seats [ CARTER'S SPECIAL COUPON SPECIAL COUPON Bulk uo Foods $050 A OFF 5O0 OFF Any Bulk Foods CARTER1 □ELI CHCKE Candy 1 lb. or More M #94 LIMIT 50* OFF WITH COUPON Effective 4-20-92 thru 4-26-92 li M ■#95 #95 DELI Fried Chicken 12 Mace or Larger Bucket LIMIT *2.50 OFF WITH COUPON Effective 4-20-92 thru 4-26-92 SPECIAL COUPON Fresh Baked French Bread 1 391 LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON 11 fMfecMtivMe 4 -20 -9 2 th ru M 4- 26- 92 IMI, II M M M M M M �'ARTERS * Located at Packard Hwy. - Wal-Mart Plaza HOURS: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. - SUNDAY 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Chicken Leg Quarters ' Amish Country Chicken SAVE 40* Naturally Good Because... Pound ' CARTER'S FAME S**E Apple Juice Pure or Natural 64 oz. CARTER'S Fresh - Sweet Ivory Shampoo No Hormones or Artificial Ingredients are added to Case Farms Chicken Feed. They have a natural white color because there are no color additives put In the feed to make them yellow. Along with their natural feed Case Farms Chickens are allowed to roam free in large, roomy houses and not raised In cages. Case Farms Chicken looks like chicken should look and tastes like chicken should taste. We don’t know which came first the chicken or the egg. We only know which turned out best. Conditioner California Strawberries S3A0V*E COUPON PECIAL COUPON Tropicana Frozen Farmer Peet’s Orange Juice So Long Franks 12 oz. Fresh Broccoli 1 lb. Bunch Bu . 20* L . . ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES 99* 11 LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON II “ ffective fr2frq2 thr^4-ffffij L » ■ Coupon Value LIMIT 2 WITH COUPON Effective 4-20-92 thru 4-26-92! II M LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON I ^#9^ — — Effective 4-20-92thru4-26^92 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville's annual Girl Scout Egg Hunt hailed a success! Despite cloudy skies and an earlier rain shower, the sun peeked out briefly just in time for the Vermontville Girl Scouts’ annual Egg Hunt for Maplewood kindergarteners. The event, sponsored by Cadette Troop No. 636, led by Cindy Krolik, and Junior Troop 694, led by Dawn Balcom, was staged for Linda Gaber’s combined morning and afternoon kindergarten classes. Forty-four children were present for the event. The school’s court yard was the scene of action as excited youngsters lined up for the race to search the lawn for traditional Easter eggs prepared and hidden there by the Scouts. Each finder was then entitled to claim an “egg bag” filled with candy and prizes. There was a bag for each child. In addition, eight kindergartners who were not able to be present for the occa­ sion also received bags. Six of the hard-boiled eggs hidden in the grass carried special stickers which entitled the finder to a a larger prize, such as a kite or book, etc. Winners in this category were Michael Bartlett, Chelsea Brandenburg, Geneva Coblentz, Catlin King, Ty VanAlstine, and Laci Wolever. Krolik said 13 Girl Scouts were involved in the entire operation, which included selecting prizes, preparing and distributing bags, and decorating and hiding Easter eggs. She also credits the Ver­ montville Lions Club for their yearly donation to the event and the special help given by Wendy Mater of M’s Country Junction. “It is very much ap­ preciated,” noted Krolik. She said parents of some of the participating kindergart­ ners also helped defray costs of prizes by giving small donations. Ashley Trumbull proudly shows the egg she found. Congratulations on your 52nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival! ^^SUPER MARKET W NASHVILLE, MICH. LOWFAT MILK MR. TURKEY FRANKS PEPSI 2 liter • Plus Dep. Excited children gathered near the court yard, waiting for the hunt to begin. Maple Valley students enjoy special Tri-County program at MSU by: Leigh Stine Six Maple Valley High School eighth-graders par­ ticipated in a Tri-County pro­ gram at Michigan State University for five weeks this winter. Andy Swartz, Derek Graham, Katie McDougal, Leah Sleeper, Heather Ship­ man and Erin Owen were selected to take part in the program. The students studied water as an overall theme and looked at individual subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science and earth science. Students from several Eaton County schools participated in the program. They were chosen based on past perfor­ mances in science and math classes and scores on Stanford and MEAP tests. The students performed various experiments dealing with the science world. They were put into pairs and ex­ perienced working with lab partners from local schools. All six of the students said they enjoyed the classes of­ fered by MSU and think that others should have the experience. Katie McDougal said she found the classes to be very interesting and enjoyed the biology experiments the most. Leah Sleeper said she also en­ joyed the experience and thought it was neat to be part of a group that wanted a chance to learn new and dif­ ferent things. “I-had a good time and en­ joyed working with the other kids,” added participant Derek Graham. Erin Owen and Heather Shipman both said they en­ joyed the hands-on experience and anticipating the results of various laboratory processes. They encourage anyone who has a chance to participate in the future to do so. Andy Swartz perhaps sum­ med up everyone’s thoughts by saying the MSU ex­ perience was fun because it gave tham a chance to tajk and work with others, do “neat” experiments, and have a day filled with new things. Congratulations on Your 52nd Maple Syrup Festival HILLSHIRE FARM LIGHT Hillshire Farmi^ BRATS and ITALIAN COOLERS 12 pk. GREEN FOREST BATH TISSUE PEPSI £4 There’s nothing dull about the tough -as-nails Suzuki King Quad..™ 8 pk. • 20 oz. CANS Maple Syrup Queen AYMIE ALDERINK KINGSFORD CHARCOAL $029 20 lbs. M w/Rebate * With 32 oz, charcoal light Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. • Powerful 280cc 4-stroke engine is equipped with extra displacement for even more stump-pulling power. • 5-speed transmission and 3-speed sub-transmission. • Fully independent suspension, electric starting, auto, clutch, self-adjusting hydraulic drum front brakes. See the Suzuki King Quad today. Suzuki QuadRunner ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATV riders ,ake a ‘,ain,n9'cour?e- We’ll even pay for it. For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852-5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. Never carry passengers or engage in stunt riding. Riding and alcohol or other drugs don’t mix. Avoid excessive speeds. Be extra careful on difficult terrain. Along with concerned conserva­ tionists everywhere, Suzuki urges you to "TREAD LIGHTLY" on public and private land. Preserve your future riding oppor­ tunities by showing respect for the environment, local laws and the rights of others when you ride. Professional rider pictured. Nashville, Mich Mich. (517) 852-9377 VISA The ride you’ve been waiting for. ” �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 13 Investment class planned for April 27 School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Wednesday, April 22 Cheeseburger/bun, fries, apple crisp. french Thursday, April 23 Pizza, green beans, pear. Friday, April 24 subject to Maplewood School Wednesday, April 22 Burritos, fruit. peas, pickles, Thursday, April 23 Monday, April 27 Ravoili, green beans, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. dog, peas, peach Tuesday, April 28 Chicken nuggets/dips, green beans, pear, butter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, April 22 *Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna Sandwich, mixed vegetables, pears, roll and butter. Thursday, April 23 Wearing "bunny ears," these children in Maplewood's Developmental Kindergarten searched the playground Thursday for Easter eggs. The after­ noon students of Karen Seifert enjoyed the outdoor adventure despite a misty rain, but her forenoon class had to confine their hunt to the classroom. Each child searched for an egg with his or her name on it; they had decorated the eggs for the hunt on Wednesday. Menu No School. Make-up Day. Corn dessert. Easter Bunny stops at Maplewood School salads. change. *Salad, *Fiestada, com, applesauce, bread and butter, salad bar. Friday, April April 24 24 Friday, No School. Possible MakeUp Day. Monday, April 27 *Salad, *Hamburger/bun, *Cheeseburger/bun, frech fries, applesauce. Tuesday, April 28 *Salad, *Lasagna, *Hot Dog/bun, broccoli, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all Friday, April 24 No school. Possible snow make-up day. Monday, April 27 Com dogs, fruit. green Maple Valley Community Education is offering a class, “How to Invest for the Long Term” Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The class will be taught by Scott Vollmar. This one-session class might be ideal for conser­ vative and aggressive in­ vestors any age. Participants will learn much about IRA’s, Toni’s Style Shop beans, 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Tuesday, April 28 L~ Belinda Belinda’s’s Hours: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 Sapghetti-O’s w/meat; peas, peanut butter sandwich, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. After Hours by Appointment Only ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in'advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. LAS VEGAS NIGHT Woodland Eagles Real Estate JUST LISTED Nice 4 br, country home. 7.7 acres, partly fenced, bams, Maple Valley Schools. Maple Valley Real Estate,, Jeri Baker, 517-726-1171. 125 Main St., Woodland Sat, May 2 • 6 pm-Midnight • Black Jack • Money Wheel • 50/50 Drawings CASH PRIZES Jobs Wanted Maximum Prize '500 NEED YOUR HOUSE OR BARN reroofed? Call evenings Admission: '5.00 Includes $3.00 in chips. after 5pm. 517-726-0326. Help Wanted LICENSED I We are here to make you Look your Best Business Services BANKRUPTCY fixed and variable annuities, and retirement plan distribu­ tions. They will receive easyto-use worksheets and hear helpful guidelines to start toward a happier and more satisfying retirement. Ways to minimize taxes, increase in­ vestment income and plan estates also will be taught. To register for the class, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. • Food Public Invited BEAUTICIAN and or nail technician needed immediately. Full time or part time. Send resume to PO Box 44, Woodland, MI. 48897. No Person Under 21 Admitted Ml LIC #M21863 oooceeeooQecocoQeooceceeoooceeoeeooeeeoeeeoocooooooooQc The 52nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival WELCOME TO THE HE 52nd Annual MAPLE SYRUP< to alternate DENA MARIE For Quality Service and Love ... Mom and Dad HOURS for Syrup Festival Weekend Thursday-Friday 7:00 a.tn. to 10:00 p.m. Closed Saturday; Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone ... 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! ooo®ooc®OGaoec©c®oo©eooo©©oco©oe©ooe®dooe«oae©©ceoo©eooo STANDARD CdRQUEST dRQUE PARTS Shocks • oil & Air Filter • Brakes and All Your Tune-up Needs KEN'S < STANDARD SERVICE — VERMONTVILLE — Hope you will fill your tanks with our products and come enjoy the 52nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 14 Eaton County Style Show held in Charlotte includes 109 4-Hers One hundred nine 4-H members from throughout Eaton County modeled clothing fashions they made in the 4-H Style Show March 28. During the day participants were evaluated on how they presented themselves and the garments they made. The event took place at the 4-H Building on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. The “Stitches and Pearls” theme set the stage for the evening style show at the Charlotte Junior High School Auditorium with a pearl white necklace of balloons hung on the curtains and love seats covered with heritage quilts set on stage. Mauve chrysan­ themums added a touch of col­ or and variety. The show gave 4-H members the chance to model their garments for the public before awards were presented. Peggy Papoi of the Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club and Donna Davidson of the Millerburg 4-H Club serv­ ed as co-chairwomen for the style show. Wanda Pierce, performing arts co-fair superintendent, was mistress of ceremonies. Peggy Papoi and Connie Theunick, Exten­ sion 4-H youth agent, were narrators. Best of Show photo pla­ ques, rosettes and certificates were warded to: Young Knitters - Heather Good, Spaulding 4-H Club; and Haley Todd, Maurer 4-H. Knitter Sara Brownell, Country Kids 4-H. Senior Knitter Christian Priesman, Spaulding 4-H Club. Young Sewers - Audra Buhs, Benton Variety; Amy Miloch and Gabe Papoi, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club; and Heather Good, Spaulding 4-H Club. Junior Sewers - Elizabeth Means, Boody Feeders; Jason Lilly, Gresham Grain Grinders; Elissa Good, Spaulding; Sarah Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers; and Kristina Wine, Walton Wonders 4-H Club. Senior Sewers - Jenel Whit­ son, Walton Wonders 4-H Club; and Michelle Vogel, We-R-A-4-H Club. Receiving Style Revue medals and rosettes were: Junior Receiving Style Revue pins and rosettes at the 1992 Style Show on March 28 are from (left to right, front row): Kathy Pettit, Eaton Rapids; Rachel Lautzenheiser, Charlotte; Harmoney Griffin, Charlotte; Haley Todd, Vermontville; Dawn Penn­ ington, Charlotte; Jessica Bums, Dimondale; Erin Muladore, Charlotte; Sara Jones, Charlotte; back row, Eric Hill, Charlotte; Jodi Lilly, Grand Ledge; JoyAnne Oatman, Charlotte; Brandy Menzer, Charlotte; Laura Miloch, Charlotte;, and Laura Goodrich, Potterville. Knitter Rachel Knitter Lautzenheiser of the Maurer 4-H Club. Junior Knitter Erin Mauladore, Maurer 4-H Club. Senior Knitter - Brandy Menzer of the Country Kids 4-H Club. Young Sewers - Sara Jones, Country Stitchers 4-H Club; Laura Goodrich and Jessica Bums, Young Young Kathy Pettit, We-RClub. Senior Sewers Eric Hill and Jodi Lilly, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club. Honor Group rosettes were presented to: Young Knitters - Christie Stanke, Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club; Chelsea Tirrell, Becky Tirrell and Jenica Salisbury all of the Maurer 4-H Club. Junior and the Potterville 4-H Club, and Haley Todd, Vermontville Jr. 'Farmers 4-H Club. Junior both of Shamrocks Sewers - A-4-H JoyAnne Oatman, Country Stitchers; Laura Miloch and Dawn Pennington, both of Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H; Harmoney Griffin, Millerburg; EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Receiving Best of Show award at the recent 4-H Style Show were from (left to right, front row): Heather Good, Charlotte; Audra Buhs, Charlotte; Amy Miloch, Charlotte; Gabe Papoi, Charlotte; Hayley Todd, Vermontville; middle row: Elissa OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Good, Charlotte; Elizabeth Means, Charlotte; Jason Lilly, Charlotte; Sara Brownell, Charlotte; last row: Michelle Vogel, Eaton Rapids; Sarah Mater, Ver­ montville; Jenel Whitson, Olivet; Christina Priesman, Vermontville; and Kristina Wine, Olivet. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Residential Commercial Farm MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE We stock'a complete line of... 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. REALTOR* Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER......... JERI BAKER............................ TIM BURD............................... HUBERT DENNIS WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & Eves. 726-0223 DO OUR OWN WORK .......... 852-1784 .........726-1171 .......... 852-2012 ......... 726-0122 RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Five generations gather STATE ST., NASHVILLE - TURN OF CENTURY, nicely decorated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appointment to see today!! (N-153) HORSE FARM ■ 7 PLUS ACRES • NEW LISTING • NORTH OF NASH­ VILLE- Eight room, 4 bedroom, 2 story home. Central air, 1st floor laundry, nice wood trim throughout, fireplace in living room. Wooded setting, 4 barns, some fences. Call Jeri Baker for appointment to see!! (CH-155) PROPERTIES NEEDED!! HASTINGS ■ $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) k We have buyers waiting for “COUNTRY HOMES” WITH ACREAGE AND FOR FARMS. Give us a call TODAY if you are con­ sidering selling yours! IN NASHVILLE - BEAUTIFUL OAK WOODWORK - 100 YEAR OLD HOME - 4 bedrooms plus den, fireplace with padded window seats, 2 sets of pocket doors, leaded-stained glass windows & oval beveled glass in entry door, open stairway, many walk-in closets, bookshelves & drawers, 1'/, baths, hard­ wood floors, 2 car garage. This is a home you must see to appreciate!! (N-154) Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) PARCEL 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms, (VL-359) Miscellaneous Vendors and buyers for Kalamazoo Speedway flea market, Exit 44 West off 131 north at D Ave. exit Starting April 23, 8a.m.-4p.m. Gordy 616-623-8376 or Track 616-349-3978. TOOLS BUNGALOW - LAKE ODESSA - 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) 726-008$ (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE. WANTED: Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans., NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE Estimates Available When Asley Nechole Kellogg was born Feb. 24 to Stacy Carroll and Terry Kellogg of Nashville, she became a part of five generations in one family. Shown with her here are (clockwise, from lower left) great-great grandmother Esther Drewyor, great­ grandmother Josephine Champagne, grandmother Gloria Rolfe and her mother. Vermontville Hardware “SYRUP FESTIVAL SPECIAL” RUBBERMAID Six Pack Cooler Reg. >13.69 SUNBEAM Lawn Chairs Reg. >17.19. Lawn Chaise $00 88 Reg. >35.89............... AO PRICES GOOD WHILE SUPPLIES LAST Also ... BULK GARDEN SEEDS Are Now in Stock... Start Planning Your... GARDEN NEEDS OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00 to 3:00 (Except Syrup Festival Weekend) HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml * <16-527-2724 $1097 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 15 From previous page— Knitters - Shannon Sheler, Country Kids 4-H; Mindy McConnell, Maurer 4-H; and Mandy Pierce, Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club. Senior Knitter - Trevor Shumaker, Country Kids 4-H Club. Sewers Young Rikki Nevins, Benton Variety; Amanda Hisler, Boody Feeders; Amber Merryfield, Busy B Sewers; Chelsea Tir­ rell and Julie Neamberg, Country Kids; Bethany Rensi, Country Stitchers; Heather Bradley and Christie Stanke, both of the Gresham Grain Griders 4-H; April Jones and Heidi Napier, Millerburg 4-H; Cassandra Hankins and Heather Miller, Walton Wonders; and Amanda Sadler and Kelly VanderMolen, both from the We-R-A-4-H Club. Junior Sewers Katie Polasek, Lisa Hanks and Nisae Frantz, all of Benton Variety; Sarah Christiansen, Boody Feeders; Kyle and Marissa Merryfield, Busy B Sewers; Mandy Pierce and Jonessa Hammonds, Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers; Mandy Wireman and Nicole Miller, Walton Wonders; Erin Postal and Jody Sadler We-R-A-4-H Club; Nikki Babcock, Coun­ try Kids; Jennifer Rensi, Country Stitchers; Melissa Reynolds, Millerburg 4-H Club. Senior Sewers Mandee Reist, Benton Variety; Brandy Menzer and Michelle Godin, Country Kids; Cheryl Lilly, Gresham Grain Grinders; and Christine Goodnoe, Walton Wonders 4-H Club. The following 4-H clubs had responsibilities for: Gresham Grain Grinders, music and clean up; Spaulding, theme and decora­ tions; Sunrisers, registration; Benton Variety, ushers, pro­ gram cover design and distribution; Country Kids, judge’s luncheon; Millerburg, American and 4-H pledges; and Vermontville Jr. Farmers, set up. Help and guidance was pro­ vided by 4-H leaders Kathy Pion and Sue Lilly of the Country Kids 4-H Club, Judy Locke and Judy Rinehart of the Benton Variety 4-H Club; Tammy Wolf, Boody Feeders 4-H Club; Peggy Papoi and Cindy Stanke of the Gresham Grain Grinders 4-H Club; Alice Priesman, Spaulding 4-H Club; JoDee Pruden, Amanda McDonald and Pat Murphy, Walton Wonders 4-H Club; Donna Davidson, Millerburg 4-H Club; Susan Bums and Jackie Goodrich, Potterville Shamrocks 4-H Club; Deb VanAken and Mabel Kreischer, We-RA-4-H Club; Janet Mer­ ryfield, Busy B Sewers & Crafters 4-H Club; Louise Todd, Maurer 4-H Club; Sarah Pierce and Jeri Mater, Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club; Carla Hiatt, Sunfield 4-H; and Julie Rensr, Country Stitchers. LUMBER YARD Only one life —'will soon be past Golf Leagues Now Forming FOR MEN and WOMEN Call 945-4997 or 945-2872 Miniature golf, driving range, batting cages, video games and snack bar available 945-4997 M-37 South of Hastings 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE nly what's done for Christ will last. 852-0845 ~\ 219 S. State St. Adventure Mace Pharmacy ^HOMETOWN] ~n APRIL HOURS: Monday thru Friday 3 p.m. to dusk; Sat. 12 p.m. to dusk Sun. 1 p.m. to dusk Nashville, Mich. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING ATITS BEST Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER - Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant 130 S. Main St., Vermontville with Family Prices Jack & Judy's ’x --------[x C®u,nAry Kettle Cafe OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 726-0569 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE □ r ealtor realtor WOLEVER'S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (S17) 726-0637 (SI7) 8S21S01 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. CLOSE FRIENDS BECOME EVEN CLOSER IN TIMES OF CRISIS Like any good neighbors, our two adjoining nations of Canada and the United States have always enjoyed a friendly relationship, despite some minor differences. This has been evident from our 3,000-mile unguarded boundary line that spans the continent, and in recent years, by our joint participation in sports. Moreover, another ingredient was added during last year, with all its turmoil and startling developments on the world scene. It is in times of crisis that people and countries show what they are made of, and the similarity of our responses to these events has brought us even closer together. At our House of Worship, let us thank God for this wonderful relationship, and pray that it will continue forever, as an example to the rest of the world. A living proof to all the tuorld of faith in brotherhood. — Guy W. Gilsland Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ..... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... :45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN "Keller is a neighbour that Is near than a brother far off." - Proverbs 27:10 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ......10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m... Evening Worship �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 16 Special chemistry program planned at Maplewood Elementary School From Our Readers Concerned Parents seek issue resolution Letter to the editor: The purpose of this letter is to clarify the intent of the Concerned Parents in response to last week’s letter titled “Let Our Teachers Do Jobs They Know Best.” Our group began discus­ sions several years ago, more frequently in December 1991. We were also amazed and disappointed at the same time, because of rumors that were allowed to spread through the Fuller Street building. We were disappointed because parents should allow teachers a fair chance to instruct their children free from negative rumors. Our initial intent was to judge for ourselves. We asked to do this by scheduling a specific observation time. This request was denied. This should clarify that Concerned Parents always intended to pre-arrange observations. As of this date, no member of Concerned Parents has observed. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters z BINGO 1 MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.s Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 F We agree a teacher is teaching an entire class and that research shows numerous delivery techniques reach the majority of students. No one has asked a teacher to teach an individual student. More im­ portantly, research shows us that all children benefit from mainstreaming and it doesn’t interfer with the education of other students. On the con­ trary, it enhances it. We certainly agree parents hold responsibilty to teach our children the meaning of honor and respect and it is equally important to be treated (both parents and children) in the same manner by teachers. It is true that children learn valuable life experiences through their interaction with the adult “role models” in­ fluencing their early years. We, as parents, cannot shelter them forever, but we have some leverage when it comes to verbal abuse and neglect from the public schools. As to who is ultimately the supervisor of our public schools, it is you and me. One of o the t e failures a ures with wt our our public puc education system today is that the average American doesn’t want to get involved and everyone knows “when the cat’s away, the mice will • Nashville Little League ! — Baseball — • ! • Open Meeting Thursday, April 23 g • 6:30-7:00 P.M. • Fuller St. School • o fill the following board ositions: Boys Little League ice-President and Concesion Stand Coordinator. There ill be a short informational eeting afterwards. Any Questions, call Roger Adams, League Secretary at: 852-0733 Simplicity Front Cut RIDING MOWER NOW ONLY ... $229500 You’ll be “mad” about this maneuverable, time-saving riding mower and its special, pre-season low price. • Front-wheel drive combined with rear-wheel steer gvesyou gives you a remarkable 6” turning radius for cutting close to trees and bushes • Front-mount 42" mower lets you "nose" right under bushes, and split-rail fences. Reduces mowing time up to 30% • Mowers has 15 strategically-placed rollers and wheels__ floats and pivots over your lawn for a smooth, even cut • Powerful, long-life Briggs & Stratton 12 HP single-cylinder • With option, wood-side transport removed, tilt-bed accets acceps a variety of attachments for collection and yard maintenance TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville • 726-0569 Drive a little & save a lot! play.” The unfortunate thing is that the mice are playing at the experience of our children. The Concerned Parents have been extremely careful about pointing the finger. This seems to be a disadvantage, as it must be apparent to our community that everyone else has freely addressed this issue without knowing all of the facts. And as importantly, the attitude of the Concerned Parents from the start has been to resolve the issues in a positive way so we can work together. Don’t judge us until you’ve walked a mile in our shoes. There are many competent teachers at Fuller Elementary. If people are truly aware of education today, they then are aware that within almost every school district within our nation there are ineffective teachers who have been and are being sheltered by tenure. This situation will never change unless our communities make a stand about the quality of our public education. Don’t we all want the same thing? How are you willing to contribute? Concerned Parents, Doug and Teresa Jones, Tom and Bev Oleson, Frankie Reid, Julie Hamilton, Tom and Kathy Pierce, and Keith and Kelly Jones g Misprints need to be corrected £ To the editor: # " : I recently sent you a letter, and it was published in the Maple Valley News. However, there are two misprints that I would like to bring to your attention, and hope that they will be acknowledged. In the 12th paragraph, you printed: “I have placed a con­ siderable amount of time in the board’s hands at the ex­ pense of my children.” It should have read: “I have placed a considerable amount of trust in the board’s hands at the expense of my children. In the 14th paragraph, you printed: “Finally, the ‘Concerned Parent Commit­ tee’ needs to ask itself, ‘What do we have to accomplish?”’ It should have read: “Finally, the ‘Concerned Parent Com­ mittee’ needs to ask itself, ‘What do we hope to accomplish?”’ Thank you for your atten­ tion in this matter. Rebecca J. Behrndt Nashville Mobile Ed Productions of Livonia will present “The Wonder and Mystery of Chemistry” to the students of Maplewood School Wednesday. The program was developed with the focus on chemical reactions and how they directly affect our lives. This program will introduce students to endothermic (cold) and exothermic (hot) chemical reactions. The presentation also in­ volves the petrochemical in­ dustry and the potential power of products made from oil. Three students are used dur­ ing the program to assist and to emphasize safety when working with chemicals. Students will get a clearer understanding of the dif­ ference between chemical and physical changes. Both will be Ag weather computer dial-up service available in Michigan A new agricultural weather product, dial-up bulletin board is now available for owners of personal computers with modems. The free service (except for the price of the phone call) is a joint effort of MSU’s Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Geography, and Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture. It allows a user to access a variety of agricultural weather and climate information, including the latest National Weather Service agricultural weather forecasts and advisories. The phone number for the service is 517/336-1075. Modem settings are 2400 baud maximum, 8 fit, no pari­ ty, and 1 stop bit. To log-on initially, just dial the system, give the system a name and password or your choice for future use, and follow the in­ structions on the system. The agricultural weather products can be accessed from the main menu, followed by the Climatological Data Tables’ Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Russell Booher wishes to extend our apprecia­ tion to all who have been so helpful, thoughtful and caring since the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Special thanks for the prayers, the visits, phone calls, flowers, cards, letters, the food brought to our homes and the lovely lunch served at the church the day of the funeral. The generous dona­ tions received will be used for one or more special projects in his memory. Thanks so much to Rev. Kersten for his visits, his kind­ ness and for the comforting funeral service and to Marilyn Van Buren and Brian Benedict for the beautiful music. And thanks to the Koops Funeral Home for making the arrangements and their kind helpfulness in so many ways. We are grateful to, and proud of the grandsons who served as pallbearers. God bless you all. Russell will always be remembered with love and respect by his saddened family. Mabel Booher Vernon, Ann and family Kerwin and family Durwood, Jeanne and family Victor Booher THE WINNING TEAM YOU THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 selection, followed by the MSU Agricultural Weather Network’ selection. Questions and comments can be addressed to the Ag Weather Office at 517/355-0231. used throughout the program leading up to an experiment that produces something material. The development of petrochemicals also involves working with natural gases. Students will see, hear and feel small explosions ofhelium, hydrogen, oxygen, and a combination of gases that are used to propel spacecrafts. The program then will en­ courage students to be curious and realize that in chemistry and in any of the sciences, things are not always what they seem to be. The educational presenta­ tion will start at 9 a.m. for grades 4-6 and at 10 for K-3. Parents are welcome to join their students and encouraged to bring their afternoon kindergarteners in at 10 a.m. for the program. "CONCERNED PARENTS MISSION” It is our belief that these components are necessary for any educator to teach in a manner to promote outcome based education: A. Clear and effective communication with students and parents. B. Acceptance of student as individuals. C. Fairness and sensitivity when relating to students. D. Variety of teaching techniques. E. Develops good rapport with students. F. Providing organization and stores materials neatly thusly providing a positive example for the students. G. Providing a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere. H. Promotes atmosphere conducive to positive self­ esteem. I. Promotes open door policy of parent involvement and observation. J. Effective transitioning between grade level curricu­ lum. K. Appropriate utilization of preparation time. L. Conducting one’s self as a professional thereby eliminating atmosphere conducive to negative chit­ chat (not in school setting). It is our belief that these components are necessary for administration to promote outcome based education and strong leadership. A. Clear definition of an observation policy. B. Clear definition of appropriate steps in pursuing concerns. C. Further investigation of appropriate checks and balances system insuring updated staff files. D. Persistance on the part of Administration to promote ongoing education of staff. E. Explanation of union perception as “strong arm.” F. It is important that administration view parents’ input as valid and utilizes it to the fullest. G. Realization on the part of the School Board and the Administration that they are accountable for com­ municating actions taken regarding any and all concerns raised by the community. H. Awareness that public expectation is utilization of the updated/current board policy. I. Administration and Board of Education address evaluations and process of evaluations. J. Community expectation of Board of Education and Superintendent to hold validity in. and support building Administrators recommendations; direct accountability of .building Administrators to desig­ nated Board of Education Committee. K. Expectation of building Administrators to promote enthusiasm and professional conduct. L. Concern for a solid foundation for future mandated MEAP scores and state certified diploma to allow our children to function as productive members of our community. Your comments or concerns may be mailed to: Concerned Parents, P.O. Box 129, Nashville, Ml 49073 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner"* Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 21, 1992 — Page 17 Barry Extention master gardener to answer questions Wv mW W£ -£ to J& ••k Sk f11S**' eSx S^'S? a?,,'‘h5 «?** * • «£*** §*’ 3 >M to,. t±o,.> !*to'**iWwi( J**"1 With *W$g ®t; W«tato|*[. I I *to i !Wi teh rt nifetfiilMMpra oknW. uim^sWjn' -aSii’WreipS'fii rifeitSiW igrteptglltSMiHM SaSattejnaw^^c* exW’ ^’Xii^ iBUoj|«IM«*,tes BUoj|«IM«*,tes rfniWiS*® Beginning Wednesday, April 22, there will be a master gardener present at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office to help answer questions area home gardeners might have. Pam Clevenger recently took the master gardening program offered by Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service. She took the course through the Kent County Cooperative Extension Service office. For the first time in Kent County, evening classes were offered rather than day time.. Instead of the usual class size of 20 to 25 people, the number of people taking the course totalled nearly 100. The interests of people enrolled in the program were quite diverse. Many enjoy gardening as a hobby, while Superintendent’s Comer Things have changed BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks I regularly receive requests for donations from the college 1 attended. These donations are intended to help present day students obtain an education, just as I was helped to do. I can gladly respond to most of these requests. However, requests from one college department bother me and I find it difficult to give them my support. The reason is that during my time with them the department seemed to focus on only a few highly gifted “scholarship” students and showed only minimal interest in those students who were not as highly gifted or touted. I would be glad to hear that things have changed in that department since then, but they haven’t made that statement and I don’t believe that they have changed. Therefore, I cannot easily support their donation requests. I believe that some community members feel this way about their former high schools, or at least some departments of them. Because of too much emphasis on those students who were academically or athletically talented, they may have received minimal attention and therefore do not support their schools today. Because of my college experiences, I can relate to these community members and their feelings. However, I am pleas­ ed to be able to say to you that things have changed since then in your local schools. Today schools are paying much more at­ tention to students who are not highly gifted and helping them to achieve success in both academic and activity areas. Improv­ ed teaching and learning techniques and a broader scope of programs and student activities have contributed to this desired change. It would be a shame if you or I did not support our colleges or schools because of their past performances if they have sincerely sought to make improvements in meeting the needs of all students. I believe that most schools and educations have worked to assure that “things have changed” since you and I were in school. If you need to see it to believe it, please come in to see for yourself. Some things have changed for the better in our schools in re­ cent years. We need to know about and support such changes. ■JW «"“*2 ■ W«" d^MwsM”^^ ffiS^ ]£fe "]*£,;fSe> ATTENTION: Business Owners, Fund Raisers, Ball Teams, Boys & Girls Little League or Schools Come in or call us...We have the equipment and experience to do your Silk Screening — your garments or ours. We are in business as always to work for you. Keeping our overhead down insures that we can be competitive on our pricing. We have a full line of ball uniforms, caps, jackets, sweats and tees. If you need us or you have a non-profit idea, let’s talk. Give us a call at 852-1757, ask for Sandy. (WTSTUFF and SILK SCREENING 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 others are employed i in a related business, such as a lawn or tree service, greenhouse, or farming. Classes met for 3!6 hours each week over a ten-week period. Topics included plant and soil sciences, woody or­ namentals, flower gardening, lawn care, diagnosis of tree and shrub diseases, and in­ sects and household pests. The lecturers included hor­ ticultural agents from three different counties and several professors from MSU. Additional workshops and field trips will be held this spr­ ing, summer, and fall for those who were in the pro­ gram. A fee is charged for the course to cover tuition and the 500-page manual. Upon com­ pletion of the lecture series, students are given a take­ home final exam to assess the student’s ability to use all the resource material that has been provided. The student must have a score of at least 70 percent on the test to qualify as a master gardener. There are two goals of the master gardener program. The first one is to provide gardeners with current hor­ ticultural information. The se­ cond goal, which is equally Vermontville scouts receive contributions The Vermontville Cub Scouts, Pack 649, appreciate contributions to “Scouting for Food” April 4. A lot of food was collected that will stay here in our community. April 15 was the final pack meeting for this school year. Correction— A caption in last week’s story about the Nashville Bap­ tists’ recent visit to Israel may have been misleading. In the photo of Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia with two Israeli soldiers-at a rest stop near the Jordanian border, the cutline noted: “Officially, tourists are discouraged from photographing the military.” While roadside signs along certain points of the Jordanian-Israeli border for­ bid the taking of any photos for reasons of military securi­ ty, this picture was not taken in a zone where photos are prohibited. Vessecchia said the local group never was cau­ tioned not to take photos of military personnel. Melinda Young, senior district executive, Chief Okemos Council, spoke on behalf of Friends of Scouting. Awards also were presented to the Cubs for achievements. The Tiger Cubs had a gradua­ tion ceremony. Four fifth-grade Webelos attained the Arrow of Light which is the highest award in Cub Scouting. They were Ben Carrigan, Zac Jarvie, Craig McDougal and Joe Stadel. Vermontville Syrup Festival meeting There will be a Vermont­ ville Syrup Festival meeting Tuesday April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. important, is that these in­ dividuals share their knowledge with others in their community. Master gardener par­ ticipants are required to volunteer 40 hours of their time to projects related to ser­ vices provided by the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. In Kent County, these projects include working on the telephone gardening hot line, community beautifica­ tion, gardens, horticultural therapy, community gardens for inner city residents, establishment of a pioneer garden and speaking to local groups. Clevenger said she feels fortunate to be given the op­ portunity to do her volunteer service in Barry County, where she is a resident. Besides being available to answer questions every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m., she will be working with Jim Good. Barry County Extension Agriculture Agent, on a class for home gardeners, which will be presented May 6 and 7 at 9 p.m. at the Hastings Township Hall. Several counties surroun­ ding Barry County offer the master gardener program. Anyone wanting information about it can contact the Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service office. Clevenger said she learned about the program when she attended the spring hor­ ticultural show at MSU. Appointment made to Eaton County DSS Board Dr. Gerald H. Miller, director of the Michigan Department of Social Services (DSS), has announced the ap­ pointment of Robert M. Carpenter to the Eaton County Social Services Board. The three-member Social Services Board represents the community in an advisory capacity to the county depart­ ment. Two members are ap­ pointed by the County Board of Commissioners and the third is appointed by the state DSS director. Carpenter’s term will run through October 1994. Miller said, “The board plays an important role in the successful delivery of finan­ cial and social services pro­ vided to the citizens of Eaton County.” FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 1:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Corner ofM-3M4lh Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150s (locatea In the Kent- 1 Corporate • * Complex)* £ woodj For Sale (517)726-0181 PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 144 south MNn sneer MeSMOhTUIlte. MlCHiC4t1 49096 ii4shmiu€ (517) 852-1717 Garage Sale 5 FAMILY CLEAN THE ATTIC Garage sale. Summer & winter clothes, mens-M, Womens 8-13, childrens boys 2-8, girls 6mo.-14, Suzuki Quad, crafts, antiques, twin Canopy bed, Home Int., ski track, baskets, pots & pans, china etc. Anything-Everything. No early sales. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 9-5,10538 Nashville Hwy. Between Sweet­ water & MVHS. FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD goods and much more. 1859 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville. April 24th & 25th. 9-? TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! JUST LISTED! Two story, three bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. Priced to sell at only $32,000! (N-88) Mobile home located in Nashville. Great for a starter or rental property. (N-87) Absolutely beautiful setting for this 3 bedroom ranch. The home has fireplaces, baths, first floor laundry and sits on approx. 12 acres. Call now to see I (CH-116) Three bedroom home located on 1 '/> lots. Very nice home for only $32,500. (N-86) Farm FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corperate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 148, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm._____________ LOSE WEIGHT Doctor endorsed “One Day Diet” prog­ ram. Lose 5-15 pounds in just 2 weeks. Satisfaction guaranteed! FREE information pack. 1-800-374-1105. Looking for a home in the country with room for horses? We have a three bedroom home located on 5 acres for only $44,900. (CH-115) Owners say sell! 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre. Priced at only $31,900. (CH-113) L-102. Beautiful, wooded building site of approx. 2 acres located north of Mulliken. Contract terms. Has been perked. L-99. Approx. 20 acres that have been perked located in the Mulliken area Contract terms. L-100. Two lots with lake access located at Jordan Lake. Only $8,900 for both. Contract terms. L-104. 10 acre building site located in the Nashville area.......................................... Contract terms. L-103. Approx. 100 acres with about 49 acres of woods............................................ Contract terms. L-97. Approx. 33 acres located just north of Clarksville. Excellent location with contract terms. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe A Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 18 This Week in SPORTS... Lion girl thinclads continue to roll Rolling, rolling, rolling. That's what the Maple Valley track and field team has been doing in the early weeks of the season. Last week the Lions put a few more feathers in their cap by dominating a dou­ ble dual against Gobles and Kalamazoo Hackett and romping to the title at the Godwin Relays. In the double dual, Track Kangas (shot put, discus); Jennifer Phenix (high hur­ dles, low hurdles), Janet Boldrey (long jump, 400, 200), Retha Byrd (100), Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, APRIL 21 • Fresh. Baseball, Away, Lake Odessa, 4:15 p.m. (DH) • Jr. Hi. Track, Away, Lakewood, 4:30 p.m. • Senior Boys’ Night, High School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 • Fresh. Baseball, Home, B.C. Harper Creek, 4:00 p.m. (DH) • Var. Track, Away, Pennfield, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 23 • • • • J.V. Baseball, Home, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. (DH) J.V. Softball, Home, Dansville, 4:30 p.m. (DH) Var. Baseball & Softball, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. (DH) Jr. Hi. Track, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 24 • NO SCHOOL Mindy Shoup (800) and Cheri Sessions (high jump) all won individual events. The Lions' also domi­ nated the relays, with the team of Stephanie Bouwens, Byrd, Shoup, and Robin Hale taking the 800 relay; Janet Pool, Bouwens, Byrd and Hale winning the 400; Pool, Bouwens, Byrd, and Hale taking the 1600; and the team of Phenix, Holli Taylor, Shoup and Boldrey winning the 1600 relay. At Godwin, several new meet records were estab­ lished by Maple Valley athletes, as the Lions to­ talled 114 points to 46 for runner-up Hamilton. New records were eclipsed by SessionsTaylor (high jump, 10-0); Boldrey-Bouwens (long jump, 3-7 1/2); the 800 re­ lay team of Byrd, Hale, Phenix, Boldrey (1:51.9); the 6400 relay team of Alice Moore, Sarah Leep, Sessions and Shoup (23:32.9); and the sprint medley team of Shoup, Phenix, Byrd and Boldrey (3:01.4). Also winning events were Kangas-Rachel Cheeseman (discus); Kangas- Mazurek (shot put); the shuttle hurdle re­ lay team of Pool, Taylor, Phenix and Bouwens; the 3200 relay unit of Shoup, Bouwens, Leep, and Boldrey; and the 1600 re­ lay team of Shoup, and Boldrey, Phenix Taylor. The distance medley team of Alicia Golovich, Renee Rosin, Sessions, and Leep (second) and the 400 relay team of Pool, Rosin, Hale and Byrd (third) also fared well. Maple Valley Jr. High boy thinclads win The Maple Valley junior high boys track team defeated Olivet 87-44. The girls lost by a 75-48 score. Winning events for the boys were: Wayne Moore (two mile); Adam Thayer (long jump, 60 & 100 hurdles); Josh Brace (shot put); Damon Patrick )mile run, pole vault); Nick Gilmore (100); Pete C.W.E. members ready for district contest The Charlotte Wrestling Club entered District competi­ tions on Saturday, April 18. Some competed in Mason while others competed at Harper Creek. They will enter Regionals on Saturday, April 25. Lions open season with sweep of Belding CHOICES WE CAN MAKE THEM. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION KNOW YOUR RIGHTS... CALL (202) USA-1787 The Maple Valley base­ ball team opened the 1992 season on a winning note Wednesday by winning a doubleheader against Belding. The Lions pounded the Redskins 13-3 in .the first game and blanked Belding 3-0 in the nightcap. Darrel Stine led the of­ fensive assault in the opener, going 3 for 4 with two RBI. Chris Cooley and Seth Kangas also drove in two runs apiece for the Lions. Paul Adrienson started and gained the win. He fanned three in three in- Killepourey (440); Zach Histed (75); Patrick, Rosin, Killepourey, Moore (mile relay); and Marty French, Andy Gordon, Brady Simpson and Shawn Bryan (440 relay); Winning events for the girls were: Murphy (two mile); the 880 relay team; and Kuempel (shot put). nings of work. Stine pitched the final three in­ nings, striking out two. The pitchers combined for a one-hitter. In the nightcap, Bryan Carpenter and Kale Dipert combined for another onehitter. Carpenter, who started, struck out four and walked three. The Lions could only manage one hit them­ selves, but they made it count, as Stine delivered a RBI single. Brian Brandt, Kangas and Mickey Collier each walked and scored a run. Those wrestlers placing in the top four of their weight class will continue on to State competitions on May 2. District wrestlers placed as follows: I (8 and under) Jeff Wright, hvy. wt., first. II (9 and 10) - Jeff Jones, 75 lbs., first; Andrew Wright, 90 lbs., first; Matt Thom, 90 lbs., second. III (11 and 12) - Pat Lowe, 80 lbs., third. IV (13 and 14) i- Ryan Elliston, 70 lbs., fir it, Nick Garza, 80 lbs., firs ; Tyler Robins, 85 lbs., thirc ; Brady Simpsonj .145 lbs., th ird. Genealogy cl nic set in May 16 Reservations are now being taken for the annual workshop i May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Eaton County Genealogical Society in the 1885 Historical Court House, 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. The topic will be “Resear­ ching at the National Archives-Great Lakes Region." For further information call 517-543-4135 or 645-2988. CALL THE Miler *r/»e People Paper* WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA The opinions expressed herein do not neccessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organization. (616) 945-9554 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press (ij on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press l^jfor our rates and deadlines. Press ^3jfor business hours. The Sun and News mnPLE valley neww ---------- TO PLACE AN AD...------------i] You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. 3] Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see nstbelow. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS---The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Tll3llk YOU... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS. If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 21, 1992 — Page 20 Congratulations on your 52nd Annual MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL ATTENTION FARMERS If you want your wheat to get the professional treatment there’s only one team to consider Congratulations on your 52nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival AFFORDABLE FUN, CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR’S BIG “A” Team EATON COUNTY’S MOST EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE FULL SERVICE FARM CENTER Stop in and compare the advantages of having your wheat given the custom treatment with 28% liquid nitrogen over other nitrogen sources. We’re sure you’ll agree that our custom application service will fit into your farming program just right! Mercury Sales & Service Sylvan Fishing Boats Sylvan Pontoon Boats kOUTBOARDS ’il=l;WJ;Vi We are now taking orders for top dressing wheat. Sign up today! HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CITIZEN’S ELEVATOR CO. 870 South Main, Vermontville, Michigan • 726-0514 Wheeler’s Marine SOUTH M-66 — NASHVILLE Phone - 517-852-9609 CONGRATULATIONS on your ... to the MAPLE SYRUP ENGINE REBUILDING and a COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP Recondition Heads Magnaflux 8 cylinder V-6 6 cylinder 4 cylinder 4 cylinder over head cam Blocks Heads V-8’s 6 cylinder Connecting rods Crank shaft Reface valves Clean pistons & Install rings Installing cam bearings Knurling Guides FRONT ROW: Joshua Coker, Sandy Cook, Tina Benjamin, Kaye Sargent. SECOND ROW: Maria Pena, Deana Hampton, April Coker, Aimy Hill, Linda Hill. BACK ROW: Donald Hampton,, Patrick Ressegue, Glenn Coker, Kenneth Greathouse, David McDiarmid, Tammy Christensen, Christopher Todd, Mary Coker. Cigarettes .icecream .Coke .Pepsi .7-up Products .Baked Goods .Pizza .Subs .Breadsticks video Movies, Players .Nintendo Games NOW AVAILABLE - Pizza by the slice ALSO DELIVERED TOE ©WPUSY Reboring cylinders Replacing Guides Honing cylinders Degreasing Block - remove oil plugs I Heads Other parts, pan, covers, etc. Soft plugs installed Assemble engine Short block Complete Make hydraulic hoses Press pistons Pin fittings Cut rotors Drums Press axle bearings Auto Value PA RTS STORES 151 South Main, Vermontville 726-1000 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. AUTO & FARM SUPPLY Mj^IN STREET, NASHVILE • PH. 852-9500 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-04-28.pdf 403d317783db976423192f2bffca3023 PDF Text Text Bulk paid "OSTAGI HASrlNGS, M» XW58 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905(1 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 39 — Tuesday, April 28, 1992 Maple Valley School Board considers elementary restructuring issue site to handle the expected by Susan Hinckley overflow of Nashville fifthStaffWriter With 91 fifth-graders slated graders. “We don’t have room for to enter Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville next fall, 91 fifth-graders at Kellogg,” the Maple Valley Board of said Dr. Ozzie Parks, Maple Education is considering a Valley Superintendent. proposal that would solve thatt The restructuring plan, he problem while enhancing said, would not call for majotr other aspects of education in renovations of present buildings or for moving in the district. Maple Valley now has two portable classrooms. (proposals for elementary systems handling “These T students from beginners restructuring), are intended to through sixth-graders. In Ver-be positive solutions to pro­ montville all grades are in-blems we have, not negative cluded at Maplewood solutions,” added Parks. He noted that portable Elementary; in Nashville the students are split between classroom cost about three Fuller Elementary (DK-fourth and one-halftimes the price of grade) and Kellogg (fifth-a comparable classroom of standard construction. sixth). “Portables are not a very The restructuring plan discussed at the board’s mon- wise investment, investment,” ” comthly meeting last week would mented Parks. “We wouldf assign students and staff to like to get out of that type of buildings by grade level rather operation.” In addition to the benefit of than by school boundaries.. For example, all fifth-graders a more normal distribution of in the district would be assign-regular and special needs ed to one elementary location, students, a more workable and instead of being split between consistent pupil-teacher ratio the two towns. throughout the district would This could eliminate the be achieved under the plan, problem likely to arise at according to the proposal Kellogg School this coming presented to school board fall when a portable classroom members. The idea of restructuring may have to be installed on Maple Valley’s elementary system began with the Schools of Choice Committee, made up of parents, staff members and administrators from the district. The proposal was discussed later by the School Improvement Council, also made up of community members, staff and ad­ ministrators. A letter express­ ing the council’s endorsement of the plan was read at last week’s meeting. Building principals, teachers and others at the meeting spoke in support of the proposal. “This is a major move for our district, commented Kellogg-Fuller Principal Nan­ cy Potter. “No one is saying this is a cure-all...(but) there are more advantages than disadvantages.” Among additional advan­ tages are that faculty would have enhanced contact for ex­ change of ideas and plans with other teachers of the same grade level; parents would have a greater choice of teachers at a given grade level; specialist teachers would have to travel less bet­ ween buildings; library books See Restructuring, Page 2 Nashville Village Council approves 50-cent water system 'surcharge' by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville water users soon will begin paying a monthly 50-cent per meter surcharge for capital improvements to the municipal water system. The move proposed by Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. was approved by a 5-2 vote of the Village Council Thursday evening. The increase will appear on the June 1 bills, said Village Clerk Rose Heaton. A similar charge was in ef­ fect back in the 1970s, when 50-cent monthly maintenance surcharges were added for both sewer and water service. Both were later discontinued. Last week’s action applies on­ ly to the water system. The surcharge is expected to generate about $300 per month and will be set aside “strictly for expansion of the system, not repairs,” said Chaffee, head of the council’s Finance Committee. He said repair of anything currently on the system should come out of present water system funds. Officials say a capital im­ provement fund is needed to keep system facilities updated and for expansion of water service for future growth. Farmers Home Administra­ tion USDA financed the $360,000 improvements made to Nashville’s municipal water system in 1975 and established rules that control such things as service exten­ sions. Under the agreement, Nashville is obligated to take water service to the edge of any property in the village where requested. Officials say a new senior citizens’ apartment complex, a small industry and a con­ dominium development are now in the planning stage for Nashville, and if they are built, the village would have to foot the cost of extending water service to these properties. When Chaffee first made his proposal earlier this month, he met some opposi­ tion from Trustees Jeff Beebe See Surcharge, Page 7 Maple Valley students must make grades for drivers’ ed. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maple Valley students will have to buckle down to studies before they can buckle their seat belts in the school’s driver education program, starting next school year. A policy adopted last week by the Maple Valley Board of Education complies with a new state law that allows school districts to establish academic eligibilty re­ quirements for students wishing to participate in the driver education program. Under terms of the law, a school’s policy on driver education eligibility can be no harsher than its athletic eligibilty policy, said Prin­ cipal Larry Lenz. He drew up the rules approved by the board last week. Under the new policy, students taking driver educa­ tion must carry and suc­ cessfully pass a minimum of 20 credit hours (four classes) the second semester of the school year in which they are See Drivers' ed. Page 5 MV Senior-Youth Forum helps bridge the 'generation gap* by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Youngsters and oldsters gathered Tuesday at Maple Valley High School for a fourhour session designed to bridge the generation gap. The occasion was the fifth annual Senior-Youth Forum, sponsored jointly by the local chapter of the National Honor Society and the Maple Valley Community Education program. Some 70 honor students and a dozen local senior citizens took part in the event, at which area retirees and the students are invited to share memories and ideas in an ef­ fort to promote understanding between the age groups. The forum was staged from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school library and included a potluck lunch served there. The program was under direction of Gail Johnson, ad­ visor ofthe Honor Society and Kay Hartzler, Community Education director. After registration, and a welcome by student Sara Esther Long helped bridge the "generation gap" through discussion of various topics. Members of the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society furnished stringed music for the event. DeGroot, the forenoon was devoted to two discussion periods in which a dozen in­ dividual groups of youths sat down with retirees to cover various topics. Subjects suggested for con­ sideration' were: life in the ’90s and current affairs; how dating has changed; vacations and trips; what homelife was like for the senior citizens as youths; changes in styles (hair, clothing, fads, etc.); sports; and jobs for tommorrow. Discussions were not limited to these topics; they See Forum, on Page 3 T In This Issue... • Zoning administrator answers council questions • MV School Board tables students’ weight room plan • Syrup Festival welcomes thousands to Vermontville • Wolever’s honored by nursery school �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 2 RESTRUCTURING DISCUSSED, and- other materials, equip­ ment and activities could be better, .cobrdinated; grade lev^l programs such as sixthgrade band would be easier to conduct at a single site; and kindergarten at one location could result in a savings in hot lunch and supervision budgets. Maplewood Principal Jean­ nie Putnam stressed the im­ portance of teacher contact with peers at the same grade level. “It would enhance profes­ sional development,’’ she said. “We can’t afford to overlook those opportunities.” Laurie Kipp, a fifth-grader teacher at Kellogg school, said: “I can certainly see where things would be better. As fifth-grade teachers we could all work together. I can see a lot of good things com­ ing out of it.” Board members expressed general support ofthe plan but some were wary of the quick action that would be needed to implement the plan in time for opening of school in the fall. “I can see advantages (to the plan), but I feel rushed in terms of time frame,” said Trustee Lynn Mengyn. She said the board needs an opportunity to explain the plan to the public. Trustee Joe Briggs agreed the board needs to present “the whole picture” to the public. He added another ad­ vantage to those listed: seventh-graders entering junior-senior high school would know all of their classmates instead of only those who had attended sixth­ grade with them at either the Vermontville and Nashville location, helping ease their transition from elementary school. “Can’t this (proposal) wait until new board members come on after the June elec­ tion?” asked Board President Harold Stewart, who is not seeking re-election to his ex­ piring term. “We’ve talked about this before and even before it hit the press there were committees out there against it.” Parks said he does not believe it is feasible to wait that long. He noted similar plans have been successfully implemented at Haslett, Mid­ dleville and Paw Paw. Laura Smith, a Maplewood teacher who experienced the Middleville change as a parent, commented: “It is hard to pull a group of people together and impose this upon them, (but) it has worked out pretty well.” She encouraged the MV board, “Let’s be organized about this, let’s educate ourselves, be prepared, let’s do it right.” Toward that end the board set 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, as the date ofa public hearing on the matter. The event will be held in the high school auditorium. Information sheets on the proposal are ex­ pected to be distributed to parents ofelementary students before that date. If the board approves the plan next month, the logistics of moving classroom fur­ nishings, etc., during summer months will have to be worked out with staff. The few negative comments heard about the plan at last week’s meeting had to do mostly with busing. However, Gerald Aldrich, director of transporation, said under the new plan busing “would be better coordinated” and elementary students would be “spending less time on the LAS VEGAS NIGHT Woodland Eagles 125 Main St., Woodland Sat, May 2 • 6 pm-Midnight • Black Jack • Money Wheel 50/50 Drawings CASH PRIZES Maximum Prize *500 Admission: *5.00 Includes $3.00 in chips. • Food Public Invited No Person Under 21 Admitted Ml LIC NM21663 continued fromJront page buses” on which they must of Betty Heidt, teacher at the now sit idle some 20 minutes MV ^Community Education while waiting for pickup of Learning Center in Nashville, older students at the high effective with the end of the ‘current school year. school. “Change is always tough,” — Heard a report from noted Larry Lenz, junior­ teachers Julia Swartz and senior high school principal. Laura Smith on several Maple “Still, ifyou’re looking at the Valley programs funded en­ best use of our facilities, this tirely or in part by a grant (proposal) is good.” from the Michigan Depart­ On another matter that ment of Education for gifted sparked considerable debate and talented students. The during the nearly five-hour board was shown a videotape session, the board considered of one of the programs, asking voters in June to ap­ “Stock Market Game,” in prove one mill for a “pay as which selected high school you go" plan to fund building business and accounting and site improvements. The students worked with the proposal would generate stock market in national com­ $71,982 annually. petition with other schools. “Only one mill obviously is — Approved the final pay­ not going to build much of ment of $91,856 on the anything, but it will put us 30-year debt retirement fund down the road with upkeep for the junior-senior high and maintenance,” said school building. Parks. — Approved the senior trip The board now has only to Washington, D.C., April about $10,000 per year 25-30. School Counselor allocated for such purposes, Ward Rooks said only 25 of and Parks said this amount is the 100 members of the Class not sufficient to meet demands of 1992 planned to make trip, such as the high school park­ which will cost each student ing lot, which now needs $395. He said lowered par­ resurfacing. If approved, the ticipation may be due to cur­ one-mill levy would be strictly rent economic conditions. dedicated to building and site — Approved Band Director improvement projects. For the taxpayer, one mill Dennis Vanderhoefs tentative plans for a trip to Nashville, would mean an increase of $1 for every $1,000 of a pro­ Tenn., in the spring of 1993 for approximately 90 band perty’s assessed valuation. The proposal would be for students who will play at an three years. In June, MV adjudicated performance and voters also will be asked to have other educational and entertaining musical ex­ renew the current 20.71 operational millage for three periences during the three- or years. In February, voters four-day outing. Preliminary turned down a $10.5 million cost figures are between $250 to $300 per student, with part school expansion plan. “I feel uncomfortable ask­ of the money coming from ing for another millage now,” fund-raisers. said Trustee Bonnie Leep. — OK’d a request from Leep suggested the board school bus drivers to plant a move more slowly and seek tree on the high school public opinion. But Trustee grounds in memory of Judy David Tuckey said since the Joppie, a driver who passed public did not want the school away earlier this month. expansion plan, the board has — Approved procedures to “got to start somewhere” to comply with new state law re­ upgrade facilities. quiring all school districts to ‘‘We’ve got to do develop a plan to provide and something to maintain these maintain a student portfolio buildings and parking lots,” for each high school pupil, agreed Briggs. starting with freshmen in the Stewart said he would like fall of 1992. to know what projects are planned for the proposed — Approved the idea of a millage. Tuckey said he middle school concept, would like to see data compar­ creating a “school within a ing what could be accomplish­ school” in the junior-senior ed with one mill compared to high facility. Details will be “what two mills would do.” worked out for the plan which Parks agreed to have this in­ would not be effective until formation at the board’s next the fall of 1993. regular meeting on May 11. — Tabled a request from In other business last week, the MVHS Student Council the board: — Accepted the resignation Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ........ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corher of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... .... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... nn a.m. a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK Teachers donate to M.V. scholarship fund A $100 check was presented last week by the Maple Valley Education Association to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. MVEA President Sharlot Sours (left) made the presentation at an Association meeting Wednesday afternoon. Accep­ ting was Dorothy Carpenter, who expressed apprecia­ tion for the teachers’ support and reported that the fund now stands at $55,000. In the past five years the foundation has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to 19 MV graduates selected on the basis of attitude and ef­ fort, not scholastic standing. Carpenter and Junia Jarvie, both retired MV teachers, are co-originators of the foundation. that the organization be allow­ ed to build a weight-lifting room on school grounds. (See related story in this issue. ) — Established new rules of eligibility for the school’s driver education program. (See related story). Alters® ^ Sunday, May 10 Order Your Corsages and Boutonnieres Early for Prom • May 2nd Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 517-852-2050 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........ ....... 7 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 3 FORUM HELD , were offered only as spr­ ingboards for discussion. “The kids are so interested in what the seniors have to say,” noted Hartzler. “They learn so much from each other.” For Nelson Brumm, a local native and 1924 graduate of CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Nashville High School, the Senior-Youth Forum was a new experience and one he found very rewarding. “You get acquainted with the kids and they do with you,” said Brumm. He noted that the forum also gives the students an oppor­ tunity to learn about the era in which the retirees grew up. “They wanted to know if we had golf,” observed Brumm. “I said we never h'eard of it.” He said the youngsters also asked about basketball and football, wondering if his generation played those sports. (They did.) “I talked about the first airplane I ever saw,” reported Brumm. “They talked about space and about living on the moon.” Don Rasey, a sophomore who was participating in his first forum, responded: “It was interesting to hear about how it was when they were young and how it has changed.” Another sophomore enjoy­ ing her first Senior-Youth Forurti was Cheryl Conkey. “It was really neat because they were talking about hav­ ing (attended) one-room schools, how all grades were in one little room, and they had an outhouse, and they had to walk to school,” com­ mented Conkey. “It was the first time I had ever heard of one-room schools. My grand­ parents never told me that.” Conkey also noted: “It was uncommon (when the senior citizens were children) to see a car going down the road. That is really weird.” After lunch, four members of the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society provided a half hour of stringed music featuring folk and country songs, polkas and hymns. Neva Cordray and Dixie Stevens played hammered dulcimers accompanied by Bill Cordray on guitar and Les Raber on violin. Later, the Maple Valley Jazz Band entertained for half an hour. Comprisirfg that group were Chris Musser, Chris Mudry, Jesse Snow, Jason Carpenter, Paul Adrianson, Matt Bowen and Jacob Williams. In addition to Johnson and Hartzler, others helping with organization of the forum were MVHS Principal Larry Lenz and Community-School Representative Hildred Peabody. Students Kyle Neff and Joel Butler were co-chairs of the event. Renee Rosin was chair ofthe Food and Entertainment Committee; Dean Beardslee and Jeremy Smith, were co­ chairs of the Program and In­ vitations committee; and advertising was handled by Terry Dempsey and Dan Finkler. The students’ response to their new-found senior citizen friends was summed up in a comment by Conkey: “It was really fun to be around them.” She added that she hopes the school continues to host the yearly event. Hartzler said the idea for the Senior-Youth Forum at Maple Valley originated at Greenville High School a number of years ago and was suggested locally by her husband, Daryl Hartzler, who was then associated with the community education program at Lakewood schools. TRONG TABLE Lathrops to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Hubert and Agnes (Surine) Lathrop will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday, May 9. They were married on April 23, 1932, and have lived in the Nashville area all of their married life. They have one son, Hubert, and Janet Lathrop of Florida; two daughters, Marleen (deceased) and Gary and Kathy Nickel of Woodland; four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. An old-fashioned cake and ice cream open house will be held at Gary and Kathy Nickel's home, starting at 2 p.m. on May 9. No gifts, please. ECURE You’ve been showing your faith in Eaton Federal Savings Bank for a long time,, and we’re working hard everyday to show that we appreciate your trust Eaton Federal Bank V.F.W. Post 8260 - Nashville, Ml PENNY SUPPER May 2, 1992 Serving: Roast Pork and Dressing, Swiss Steak, Beef and Noodles. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Last one till September Chairperson: Genny Allen FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSINQ LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Changes, improvements were order of day in 1936 A new street commissioner with new equipment and a much larger salary has been announced and the work begun. Just what the street plan is has not yet been made public. Spending of street monies has strings to it put there by law, but what Nashville needs is a perma­ nent program of binding the road materials together. Pave­ ment is not possible, perhaps it would have to be oil ap­ plication for a time, but there should be a more permanent plan worked out by this council. Vem McPeck, appointed marshal again, has some street duties, and if you look along the pavement gutters, from (Editorial) We have a new which the trash and dirt ofthe winter have disappeared, you council Our new Village Council will approve what has been has taken over the affairs of done in that line. Villagers generally are the village and is now the target of criticism, as was its pleased with the return of all the street lights and the larger predecessor. lamps used and the location. This seems to be the rule rather than the exception these Later, the village may decide days; criticism is easier than for all-night lighting. Steps for a municipallycommendation and much bet­ ter “form.” owned light plant with diesel The completion of our new engines as visualized by some water project, begun in Presi­ runs into snags as the fran­ dent Lorbeck’s regime, under chise ofthe Consumers Power Co., which succeeded the state compulsion, is one ofthe Thomapple Co., has between problems of the new council. (Note: Lionel Cole succeeded 20 and 30 years to run. The Lynn Lorbeck as president in time is approaching when this 1936.) With an unusually hard company will be piping in winter as to snow and freezing natural gas from the Michigan temperatures, the project fields instead of the artificial could not be completed in the gas from Lansing. the old village year. As to the village funds, we Although the diesel engines have the clerk’s word that are in place and Ralph Olin there was money in each fund. has the appointment to operate The annual financial statement them, the steam equipment, ofthe village has been usually which has been operated so published in The News before long by Frank Russell, who is election. A late settlement also the “walking blueprint” with County Treasurer Maus of the water department, are this year interfered with this still in use. The new engines March publication. are not yet officially accepted by the council, though they Nashville to get natural gas have undergone the near June 15 preliminary test by a FairAccording to information baanks engineer which received by G. M. Brower, satisfied the engineer and Mr. division manager of the Con­ Lorbeck as to their sumers Power Company at performance. Hastings, natural gas service When this work has been will be partially started in completed with the approval Nashville and urban territory of the state health department about June 15, and complete there will probably follow service will be had during that another demand that the month although at the start a village proceed with a sewage mixture of manufactured and disposal plant. nautral gas will be delivered by Susan Hinckley Many changes in Nashville’s infrastructure were under way in the village 56 years ago this week. Improvements included a new municipal water system not quite yet operational; a long-awaited school addition well under way; and an­ nouncement that in two mon­ ths Nashville would have natural gas service from Con­ sumers Power Company. For some people, the changes that season involved moves from one residence to another. These and other stories of the day appeared in the Nashville News April 30, 1936. . through the mains. It is expected the changeover of customers’ equipment will take about 15 days to complete and these changes for the ordinary domestic and commercial ap­ pliances will be made without cost to the customer... Natural gas has approximatey twice the heating value as manufactured gas, and it is expected that the average gas consumption will be cut about in half to do the same amount of cooking, water heating, etc., as at present... It is expected that the sav­ ings to gas users will net well above 30 percent as compared to their present costs. It is an­ ticipated that there will be considerable increase in use of natural gas service for cook­ ing, water heating, industrial heating and house heaing. In the matter of house heating, it is estimated that the cost compares very closely to coal at $10 per ton and fuel oil at 6 cents per gallon. Offices and offices for Frank Caley Frank Caley has so many offices now that he may be in the position of trying to be in several places at once. Besides being in business, he is one of the new village trustees and has committee work; he is the chemical man in the fire department; and just recently he has succeeded L. C. Lorbeck as deputy sheriff. Isn’t that a “handful?” Two roof fires last week Nashville’s volunteer fire department had two calls on succeeding days for chimney fires with small damage last week. On Thursday, with nary a call last year into the Maple Grove territory, the depart­ ment was called to the Curtis McCartney farm, where sparks had started a house roof fire. Then on Friday morning a roof fire was discovered at the Washington Street home of Mrs. Libbie Williams, who recently reopened her home after spen­ ding the winter in Middleville. John Dull probably holds syrup record John Dull has been living at ahisTir9Tnond0|!V ”71P'e“ed Wi,h *• ™P'ovemen15 ovemen t„ Noshvllle's osves„ree reet lights in 1936, and hoped they soon would have all-niaht liahtinn -ii to'confroMust^ mi9H imprOvement over wate/sprinklffig no\mally^ed The steam pumps in Nashville old waterworks building in Putnam Park still were in use in i April 1936 despite recent upgrading of the water system. New diesel pumps installed near the business district to draw municipal Water from wells instead of the Thornapple Riverr were awaiting final approval. Longtime village engineer Frank Russell who lived at the pumphouse and decorated its walls with pin-ups, was retired along with the old steam pumps. home of late, except for farm work. For some time he “liv­ ed” out at the sugar bush he rented, with a total production of230 gallons ofmaple syrup, which seems good for the 1936 season. Local News — On Tuesday night occur­ red another ofthe K. P. Fami­ ly Nights, with 50 or more in attendance, a jolly poluck af­ fair, with cards for a later diversion. L. W. Feighner and Mrs. Theodore Bera received the high awards, and Milo Young and Mrs. Menno Wenger the second prizes. — Thousands saw the spr­ ing ceremonial parade of the Mystic Shriners, the fun divi­ sion of Masonry, at Battle Creek on Saturday, with an estimated thousand in the parade. Sixty candidates were initiated. — Mrs. Erma Randall and family have moved back to Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Parrott of Hastings have moved in the house vacated by Mrs. Randall. — Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Osborn from the Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery and John Martens and Ralph Pen­ nock, who are board members, Wednesday of lasst week went to Lansing, where the men attended a creamery meeting. — Mr. and Mrs. Durrell Lamb and son, who have been making their home with Mrs. Lamb’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines, have moved back to Battle Creek. — Albert Hafner has returned to Duluth after a visit in Nashville, Detroit and Cleveland.—He found many changes in Nashville and vicinity since he was here 18 years ago, some of which he was prepared for through weekly visits of The News. — Charles Dahlhouser is assisting in the closing out sale of Lambie & Doyle, ye, Hastings, asngs, clothing 48 years in the t business at the county seat and preparing to retire. — Mrs. Heber Julian of Maple Grove, who underwent a major operation by Dr. F. G. Pultz, is still at the Nashville General Hospital and gaining right along. — Mrs. E. A. Hannemann is drivng a new Hudson 8, purchased in Grand Rapids. — Max DeFoe and family will reside in the Elmer Cross families May 8. house, when Sam Smith and — (Kalamo) In apprecia­ family move back to the farm. tion of the new electric lights — Mr. and Mrs. Adrian at the church, a special session Pufpaff are moving today to was held Sunday night with the Golden farm on M-79, Rev. Pellow, district west of Nashville, superintendent, giving the ad­ — Dr. and Mrs. Lofdahl dress, and fine music by Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hess and Mrs. Lawrenson of Alattended the spring dance of bion. Lights for the rest ofthe the Cheer Up Club at the community are promised for Hastings Country Club Mon- this week. day night. Dr. and Mrs. Lof— (Barnes and Mason dahl were on the committee. districts) Joe Hickey purchas— Lucille and Lavem ed a fine new horse the past Dewitt have rented the week...Ward Hickok spent Ostroth place west of the the weekend in Chicago.. .The standpipe corners. Their flu victims in this mother will join them there. neighborhood are all — Bernie Reynolds has improving. traded his village house and — (Shores district) Mr. and lot for the north 40-acre farm Mrs. Wendell West are drivon Thomapple River, north of ing a new car...Mr. and Mrs. Sherman’s comers, formerly Richard Brodbeck have movowned by Mrs. Anna Benson. ed on the Elsie Fumiss farm — Mrs. Sylvia Yeider, who known as the Robert Demond has been at the Wash Hospital farm. for medical treatment by Dr. — (North Irish Street) ArPultz, is now at the home of thur Jeffrey of Nashville her brother, Porter Kinne, and worked for George Fiebach a Mrs. Kinne, where she is get- few days last week...Jerry ting along nicely.. Dooling is putting up fence — Dora Foster, daughter of along the roadside. Frank Heber Foster, who lives on Garvice is doing the rural route No. 2 out of work...Joe Sweet is plowing Nashville, and who was for oats for Will Toban, and graduated from Nashville for Jerry Dooling. High School in 1933, has acg p — (Morgan) Bert Sparks cepted a secretarial position has bought the farm where with the Clark Tructractor Elmer Hall and family lived, Company of Battle Creek, and is repairing and remodel­ following her graduation from ing the buildings so it is begin­ Argubright’s Business Col- ning to look like a different lege April 1. Miss Foster’s place...Quite a few changes many friends in Nashville and have taken place in the vicinity will be glad to learn village, as Bordy Rowlader that she has such an enviable has purchased the Adam position. Eberly property and has their — Paul Pennock spent goods mostly moved , and Saturday evening in Lansing Fred Lathem of Hastings has and Roger Sackett came home purchased the property known with him, returning Monday as the Mary Turner place, and morning to his studies at expects to move in the last of Michigan State College. the week...The place former­ — Mr. and Mrs. Clair Pen­ ly occupied by Fred Main, is nock are improving i their sold, so Mr. Main is moving home with a coat of paint. his family to the Fisher — Bernadine Navue, district. Virginia Cole and Emily Sackett motored to Vermont-Business Services ville Sunday and called at Walter Davis’. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL — The Bethany Class ofthe Services. First consultation free. Evangelical Church met with Fees fully explained in advance. Mrs. A. E. Dull Tuesday Call 945-3512 for appointment afternoon of last week, and VERMONTVILLE ROOFtied a comforter for Mrs. Ettie ING Licensed and fully insured. Mather. David Halliwill owner. — The wives ofthe firemen 517-543-1002. are to have a get-together Jobs Wanted Wednesday night to plan the annual chicken dinner for the NEED YOUR HOUSE OR Nashville firemen and their BARN reroofed? Call evenings after 5pm. 517-726-0326. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. April 28, 1992 — Page 5 Zoning administrator answers Nashville Council questions “What do you see your job description as being?” asked Nashville Zoning Ad­ Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer. Taylor said he issues zoning ministrator Thomas Taylor appeared before the Village permits necessary to secure Council Thursday to answer required county building per­ questions about his job mits for new construction or significant alterations. The performance. Village President Ray Hin­ administrator also is charged ckley had asked Taylor to at­ with enforcing provisions of tend the meeting to talk about the zoning ordinance that deal concerns expressed by with violations. “I have heard you would members of the council, the Nashville Planning Commis­ not assert your authority,” sion and the Zoning Board of said Dwyer. “It is fair to say that 95 per­ Appeals. The village pays Taylor cent of compliance is partially $1,500 annually for the part­ or totally voluntary,” time position, empowered responded Taylor. He said resolution of viola­ under Nashville's 1976 zoning ordinance. Officials Thursday tions often take time, citing gave Taylor an opportunity to the case of a Sherman Street respond to specific com­ property that took three years plaints, as well as to outline to reconcile. “Do you feel uncomfor­ duties of the zoning table enforcing the law against administrator. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter sdTJSi DRIVERS' ED r registered to take driver education. Also, each student registered to take driver’s education must maintain a 2.0 grade point (C average) for the six-weeks marking period immediately preceding the start of driver eduation classes. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be eligible to take driver education. Lenz said the law provides for an appeals process to cover extenuating cir­ cumstances. Steps of appeal would advance from the prin­ cipal to the superintendent, arid finally to the Board of dS* dS ^?ft«4 ■“•■ ■■ •'■'it x^S%*» x S%»l |ta|i<£r?*(l i3rlk«(hl ^H hi<< i3"l,k*«hl‘ H J"J Mwtatij MwMt aWti|j( d{ <.M W . ’k itWtWiiQal \tofl. ntlilljjj J®1 itijlMjiiwii ™^> iqmij. -Itatah Un. Wauki ’•"M ijmtfx.llf.ilk M: IMHtdlw Bm g| gin Bit Ini in । fc* bmikltatali K^iil fn. tbyDr. -|MHMV tad to kftj d W tip fotybu’W’! ta^ll(i|®||lk, jjjd jjoij k ott. f* inn Ginice d,i|lk a d rtJiiW'Fj For Rent HOME FOR LEASE ON RIVER IN NASHVILLE 525 Reed St., 3 bedroom, large yard, garden area, energy efficient, washer/dryer hookup, newer appliances, 1 year lease. Securi­ ty deposit, references required, $550 per month plus utilities, avail. June 1. 510-229-3679. । Maple Valley Athletic Boosters 5 | BINGO | । MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g | Doors Open 5:30 • Early Binis 6:00 E g ns your friends and neighbors?” asked Dywer. “No,” said Taylor. Much of the discussion at the session centered around a lighted sign at a Reed Street dentist’s office that exceeds the dimensions spelled out in the ordinance. Some members of the Zoning Board have complained that Taylor had not properly handled the case because the sign is still in place after several years. “No one has complained specifically to me about that sign; there hasn’t been a ground swell of opposition against it,” said Taylor. “Ob­ viously the neighbors are not complaining, some even like it. The ordinance, in this case, might be the problem.” Ron Bracy, a former member of the ZB A who was removed from the board by continued from front page Education. Board Trustee Joe Briggs said he is “concerned that this doesn’t become a punitive issue.” “Kids will do what they have to do to drive,” said Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef, who also is a driver education teacher for the school. “They score 85 to 90 in driver ed because there’s motivation.” A student who does not qualify for driver education will have to wait a full year to enter the school’s program, and it will be tough to beat the system. The new law forbids student training at any private driver eduation school without approval of the their home school and students cannot ob­ tain a Michigan driver’s license without certification of training. Briggs said the policy could result in keeping young people from achieving jobs in the future and they could end up on welfare. “The state clearly feels this (new law) will help academic achievement,” said Supt. Oz­ zie Parks. “The problem we have with this kind of student is that there’s no market for them. There will be no (jobs) for them to drive to.” Vanderhoef noted that the worst the local school could Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in May you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. do is postpone the would-be driver until age 18, when they become too old for the driver education program in public schools. Lenz said the policy should have a “very postitive effect” on students. He said when they know about the new eligibility criteria they will meet it. Parks agreed: “They can get up to a C if they put their mind to it.” There remained some divi­ sion ofthe school board on the matter, however. The measure passed by one vote, 4-3. the council in 1989 for con­ people often want to come to have a brainstorm session,” duct unbecoming an officer of them just for information. offered Heaton. the village, told Taylor Thurs­ ZBA Chairman Carl Tobias Dwyer agreed that a day: “You have been relative­ concurred: “We should have meeting is needed. “It makes ly lax in your duties.” that meeting every month, sense for us to get together Taylor said that he first at­ even if only to answer and hash things out.” tempts to reconcile zoning questions. ’ ’ A date for that session was violations through personal Dwyer, however, said she not set. but it was generally contacts with the offender. He recalled that when she served agreed that a professional zon­ said this is often all that is on the ZBA, members mostly ing workshop that had been needed. “sat around bitching about the considered earlier should be “Put it in writing,” sug­ council.” She added, put on hold due to cost. For gested Bracy. “Consequently, nothing gets one three-hour session con­ Dwyer asked whether done. We’re not working ducted in the village by a pro­ Taylor was getting the proper together, everybody wants the fessional planner for 15 to 25 backing from officials. She other one to do it.” officials, the fee would be $30 read a provision of the zoning Clerk Rose Heaton per person. ordinance that says the ad­ observed: “It’s easier to com“It seems to me there may ministrator may call on the plain about the darkness than not be any general problems at village attorney to initiate any to turn on the light.” all, only specific ones,” con­ necessary legal proceedings Trustee Sue VanDerkse cluded Dywer, after Taylor against violators, but Taylor then suggested that all three listed just three cases that cur­ said he did not feel he should boards — the council, ZBA rently are unresolved. do this without approval ofthe and Planning Commission — “The system is not perfect, council. get together for a “regular but it works fairly well,” said Taylor told the council he bitch session.” Taylor, again citing the 95 does not routinely tour the “Let’s turn it around and percent compliance rate. village looking for violations, and said that because of his business schedule he is able to attend only about half the monthly meetings ofthe ZBA, which as a judicial board is a charged with granting C a-—v While They La Last . V X variances to the ordinance. C Trustee Jeff Beebe, who b also serves on the ZBA, ques­ tioned the need for monthly meetings of the panel since there often is nothing on the b H agenda. He suggested council each could save money by having b o the board meet only when o there was a case to be heard. c Each of the seven ZBA board Tanner & Toner members is paid $5 per 230 N. Main St. meeting. ith fo5 Nashville Taylor disagreed w 517-852-9080 Beebe, saying the board should have regularly scheduled meetings because ^SSSWSSSSSSSWl PROM DRESSES g $15 b o You are invited to an open house celebrating the Retirement of BOB FICKES from the Vermontville Fire Department He has served his community for over 30 years MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD / SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS b H o o fcfi o Please come and share some time with us in honoring Bob. STOCKS & BONDS $b When: Saturday, May 2, 1992 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: Vermontville Fire Station corner of First and Main b �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 6 Elsie and Lloyd Wolever honored by M.V. Co-op Nursery School by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Elsie and Lloyd Wolever of Vermontville received an award last Tuesday from the Maple Valley Co-operative Nursery School, in apprecia­ tion oftheir work on behalf of the Nashville facility. Karen Kirchhoff, president of the nursery school board, presented the Wolevers with a plaque designed and crafted by Karen Copin in the style of an old-fashioned school chalkboard. The award expressed ap­ preciation of support the Wolevers have given the nursery school, particularly during a transitional period in 1990 when a new location was needed. The 18-year-old school lost its original home in the old United Methodist parsonage in 1989, when plans were made to move the building to make way for expansion of the church. The nursery school was to have quarters in the new church addition but various problems temporarily slowed the construction schedule. Meanwhile, the United Methodists offered the Co-op temporary quarters in their annex building, one block east of the church on Washington Street. But when an inspector from the state’s Department of Social Services, which must license such operations, said the quarters were not suitable without $2,000 in repairs and improvements, the nursery school had to move again. The children met tem­ porarily in the Maple Grove Township Hall until renova­ tion of the annex was com­ pleted, then moved back into the refurbished quarters in December 1990. The Wolevers were a big help in getting the annex ready, offering both physical and financial assistance, said Kirchhoff. “Lloyd really put his heart and soul into it,’’ she noted. The Wolevers had two grandchildren enrolled in the nursery school at the time. Lloyd assisted Earl Furlong, of Furlong Heating and Refrigeration of A special day is set aside each year in communities throughout the nation to recognize the contributions made by all school employee to our an appropriate time to reemphasize the fundamental importance of America’s schools. Our nation’s democracy is rooted in a free system of public education. Classroom teachers and other school employees are the dedicated professionals who make that free system work. School Family Day is sponsored by... Eaton County Education Association MEA/NEA 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. vluto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ---Thl No PrMl/rr. People,- Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Nashville, who had offered to make necessary repairs in the annex an no cost for his labor. Another local tradesman volunteering his services in the project was Tom Branden­ burg, of Brandenburg Drywall of Vermontville. Today, the nursery school is operating morning and after­ noon classes for children ages 3 and up, under direction of teacher Marilyn Swiatek of Hastings. “We pride ourselves on the one-to-one attention the kids get with Marilyn,” said Kirchhoff. Currently, there are 18 students enrolled, which is down from last year. Kir­ chhoff attributes this mostly to economic conditions. Besides monthly tuition and fees for equipment, etc., parents must volunteer on a rotating basis to serve as teacher’s aides and janitorial staff. One parent is always present during each class Children at MV Co-op Nursery School clustered around Karen Kirchhoff, presi­ dent of the school's board, as she made the presentaiton to Elsie and Lloyd Wolever. session. raiser bake sale during the at Gull Lake. Various outings and ac­ It was to be a busy week for celebration. tivities are part ofthe program the Maple Valley Co­ These kinds of activities, at the nursery school. Last operative Nursery School, as noted Kirchhoff, “involve the Tuesday, shortly after presen­ they also planned to enter a kids in the community.” ting the award to the For more details on' the float in the Vermontville Wolevers, the students and Syrup Festival parade Satur­ school, call Kirchhoff at their parents left for a field day and to conduct their se­ 726-1405 or Swiatek at trip to Kellogg Bird Sanctuary cond annual Festival Fund- 945-2918. Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band sets schedule J-Ad Graphics News Service A busy spring and summer schedule is on tap for the Maple Valley-Ionia Com­ munity Band, which made its local seasonal debut at the Vermontville Syrup Festival Saturday. Two days earlier, they were featured performers at Ionia’s annual Community Dinner in the gym at that city’s new high• school. The event, which drew about 3,000, is spon­ sored by the schools and local business people to express ap­ preciation of the community residents. The band also will be per­ forming in that city on Thurs­ day evening, April 30, with a concert at the recently renovated 1920s Ionia House movie theater, which accor­ ding to band member Jane Shoup of Nashville has “wonderful acoustics.” The Ionia Chorus directed by Marilyn Brill, also will participate. Music from “Oklahoma,” “The Music Man,” “Fiddler on the Roof’ and “The King and I” will be featured. Marilyn’s husband, Charles Brill, who was music director at Nashville High School for several years and recently retired as band director of Ionia High School, is director of the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band. “He makes participation in the group most enjoyable,” noted Shoup. On Sunday, May 17, the band will play during the an­ nual Ionia Home Tour. Look for them on the lawn of the Blanchard House at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the full band there will be splinter groups: a Dixieland jazz group and a German band. The band will be back in the local community on May 26 for an appearance at Maple Valley’s adult education graduation at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. They also will play for Ionia’s adult ed. graduation service at 7 p.m. June 3. The band will travel some distance for its next ap­ pearance, for once again the group has been invited to play at the June 14 Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island. The per­ formance will be in Marquette Park preceding the grand parade. On Saturday, Aug. 1, the band will appear on a float in the Ionia Free Fair parade, at 10 a.m. Other scheduled August appearances include Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival-Muzzleloader’s Rendezvous, and Vermont­ ville Historical Society’s Pic­ nic in the Park. “The band is always look­ ing for new members,” said Shoup. Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Maple Valley’s high school band room the first and third Thursdays of the month and from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Ionia, the second and fourth Mon­ days, from September through May. “Don’t leave that musical instrument in the back ofyour closet or sell it in a yard sale,” says Shoup. “Bring it and join us at band next fall. ’ ’ Senior boys learn about the 'Titanic' Maple Valley High School senior boys were guests to the Nashville and Vermontville Lions April 21 to hear Dick Kishpaugh, author and historian, speak on the “Titanic.” Thirty senior boys, theird dads and Lions said they were amazed at the story of the “unsinkable ship” that hit an iceberg and sank 80 years ago. Aboard the luxurious ocean liner were 2,250 passengers into the fourth day of their voyage headed across the Atlantic Ocean toward New York, carrying four of the world’s richest men when the tragedy occurred. Fifteen hundred people were lost, and in great detail, Kishpaugh related how the ship sank, why the terrible loss of lives, stories of some of the passengers’ lives and stories of some of the survivors. Kishpaugh had just returned from Boston, where 715 members from the Titanic Society gathered for the Titanic Convention, and reported new information is still being confirmed. The guest speaker, besides being an expert on the Titanic, also speaks on Civil War railroads and college football. When asked by a dad, “Will the Titanic ever be rais­ ed?”, he informed the au­ dience it was impossible and went into details about other sunken ships, including the “Edmund Fitzgerald” and the “Bismark.” Nashville Lions President Ken Hawblitz described how Lions work to prevent and cure blindness and contribute to community charities. Ver­ montville Lions President Wayne Lobert presented each senior boy with a special gift and invited everyone to “all you can eat” homemade pies, baked by the Lady Lions. Thanks. to Bill Count underprivileged children • to rides on Friday at the Maple Syrup Festival. Community Notices NASHVILLE V.F.W. MEMBERS: Your Graduate and you are invited to free dinners at Penny Supper May 2, Thanks, Vermontville Chamber of Commerce �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 7 M.V. School Board tables students' weight room plan by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Dan Finkler didn’t get ex­ actly what he came for when he appeared before the Maple Valley Board of Education last week, but he did walk away with a resounding round of applause from the board and audience. The llth-grade honor stu­ dent came before the board on behalf of Student Council’s School Improvement Com­ mittee, and made an im­ pressive showing of “what’s right” with our schools. The students, said Finkler, would like a weight-lifting room and propose to build a 28x40 pole structure on , 5£\ ’''J J6? 6*'? dk wW school grounds. The facility is needed, noted Finkler, “to keep our sports (program) in tune with everyone else’s.” But the youngsters weren’t coming to the board empty handed. They already have $6,000 of the estimated $11,000 price of the building, and had made preliminary ar- SURCHARGE t and Carol Jones Dwyer, who said the capital improvement charge should be based on water usage instead of being levied as a flat fee. Chaffee agreed at that time to take his proposal back to the drawing Superintendent’s Corner Ik?1 Communication in your local schools Mg £>i 4 2> 1u dfctiBfci'i' j R* NsllljAtlu "^W^ddi ■k nfciij^i -•® IMdiiiiii Ik® fcnddMk tab IM l®t lb B e 11 BwnkWir uhi dm di hi ■El E 'fe1 MM ReitWai s« Wii*** rangements for a local con­ tractor to build it, with the help of community volunteers and materials offered at cost by the local lumberyard. Not only do the kids have the $6,000 raised through the Student Council’s pop fund, but also they are sure they can come up with another $2,000 BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Our staff, administration and board members receive calls and letters periodically about concerns or problems involving the schools. We welcome and appreciate these communications. However, like almost anything else, these communications may be either beneficial or destructive. Therefore, it might be worth our time to think about how best to communicate with your schools. First, let’s consider some basic principles of good com­ munication. One is that concerns are most easily and best resolved when they are dealt with between the interested par­ ties who are closest to the area of concern. Secondly, it makes the best possible use of everyone’s valuable time when we involve the minimum number ofpeople necessary to deal with the problem. It is difficult for people with many responsibilities to deal with the priorities of the school if they spend too much time involved in solving pro­ blems that others can resolve. Last, but not least, it is only fair to deal with concerns or problems as privately as possible so that no one is unnecessari­ ly embarrassed or maligned. This makes for healthy and con­ structive communities and schools. Our board policy on communications by members of the public, staffor board states that communications are first refer­ red to the administrator or supervisor in charge of the area in­ volved. The administrator or supervisor is then expected to deal with the question or concern when advisable and necessary. Ifthe matter is not resolved satisfactorily at the level describ­ ed above, it is referred to the superintendent to be reviewed and resolved if possible. If the matter is not resolved satisfac­ torily by the superintendent, it is referred to the board. Unfortunately, it is sometimes assumed that a letter can bypass this process and be dealt with by the board without going through the appropriate steps. This, of course, violates the policy and often the basic principles of good communication. Hopefully, this review ofprinciples and policies will help all of us to deal with concerns and problems in the most effective and efficient manner. Communiction with your school is like water to Chicago. We all need it, but it sure helps when it follows the necessary channels. from a planned candy sale, Finkler told the board. They said they would ap­ preciate the board kicking in $3,000, but that is not necessary. “The start of the weight program at Maple Valley is the thing that’s important,” said Finkler. “Money is not continued from front page board. Thursday, he said he had decided against attempting to tie the measure to usage because, “The higher user already is paying for higher wear and tear on equipment (through a higher monthly water service bill). I can’t see why one person should have to pay more (than another) for expansion of the system.” Chaffee also cited the potential bookkeeping nightmare that could result from basing the surcharge on usage. Under the present pro­ cedure, estimated bills for water service are sent for two months in a row; meters are read the third month and bills are adjusted to reflect actual usage during that quarterly period. If the surcharge was based on usage, explained Chaffee, every water service bill in the community would also have to be adjusted every three mon­ ths to correctly reassess the surcharge fee. In other business Thursday, the council: — Accepted a bid of $2.35 per square foot from Slagel Concrete Construction Co. of Hastings for sidewalk replace­ ment planned for this summer in the second phase of an on­ going annual program to' up­ date sidewalks throughout the village. Slagel’s (formerly Britton’s) did the first step of the project last year, and theirs was the lowest of three bids received Thursday. The village plans an approximately $14,000 project this year, with owners of abutting pro­ perties footing half the cost, said Village President Ray Hinckley. — Re-appointed Genevieve Hafner and Nita Brown as village representatives on the Putnam Public Library Board. Because of recent realignment of the board which limits the village to two appointees, the council was forced to drop Kelly Shaver, who had the least seniority of the three. — Approved a 1992-’93 budget submitted by the Lakeview Cemetery Board, which showed estimated an­ nual receipts of $11,950 and disbursements of $9,7800. In- eluded in the report was infor­ mation that a memorial fund established last year to help the financially-strapped cemetery had brought in $1,042.88 in contributions in the fiscal year ending Feb. 29, 1992. — Agreed to renew for one year a rental agreement with Jan Kelly of Kelly Lawn Care Service for $150 per month to use the old village garage on Cleveland Street for equip­ ment storage. Council stipulated that renewal is con­ tingent on Kelly bringing a four-month arrearage up to date by May 31. — Heard but took no action on Chaffee’s challenge of a provision in the council’s cur­ rent “sick time” policy for full-time village employees in which the village agrees to pay up to 90 days annually with a physician’s approval. “Seems to me 90 days is a long time for us to pay an employee wages,” said Chaf­ fee. “At what other business can you work and get three months (sick leave) paid? And this you can have every year.” \ J Nature Made Get Your Base Tan TANNER & TONNER 230 N. Main Street, Nashville 517-852-9080 Call or Stop by Today! Neutrogena Alka-Seltzer Shampoo or Conditioner 6 oz. ’ 299 12’s legular or Flavored Extra Strength 12's ....$1.79 Maalox Plus Monistot 7 Cream or Suppositories Extra Strength Caplets 100’s $12.99 SALT PRICE LESS MFG/S INSTANT REBATE 3.00 $9.99 Ascriptin Tablets 100's, Extra Strength Caplets 50's or A/D Caplets 60’s "We need donations of all kinds, anything you have, new or used, to auction off will be ap­ preciated. we will pick up, if you can't drop off. Anything from a toaster to an automobile. For further information please contact the school or call Steve Knight 948-2325 Auctioneering services Donated by Kendall Tobias He suggested the board table the matter until officials came come up with a master plan to determine appropriate location for the buildings. “We don’t want a lot of surprises,” said Briggs. While encouraging the students to go forward with their plans, he said the board needed more information on site plans and costs of utility hookups. The weight-lifting facility would be supervised by staff members and could be part of the Community Education enrichment program, said Athletic Director William Farnsworth. Vitamin E 400 IU 100's YOUR FINAL at the Barry county Christian school Saturday, May 16 • 10 a.m. to Raise Funds for new buildinc the issue.” He said the kids could come up with the additional $3,000 somehow. What they do need, however, is board approval to place the facility on school grounds. But, by a 4-3 vote, the board failed to give that OK after they were reminded by Transporation and Facilities Director Gerald Aldrich that long-standing plans for a 48x60 storage building are still on hold. He suggested the board consider a suitable site for both structures. “The board has got to do a better job of planning,” com­ mented Trustee Joe Briggs. 44? Ascriptin A Your Choice Nature Made Vitamin C 500 mg. 100’s 188 C88 □ sh Extra Strength 12 oz. or Maalox Plus Tablets 100’s EXTRA STRENGTH Tylenol g. Caplets ~~ Exira Strength Tablet* 75'* ...$4.33 Sundown Sunscreens SPF 4 4 oz. ..$3.19 SPF 8 or 15 4 oz. ..$3.99 SPF 30 4 oz. ..$4.69 Sudafed Tablets 24’s or 12-Hour tablets 10's SUNDOWN SUNBLOCK Sudafed' Su 12 Hour Sudafed Plus Tablets 24's ..................... $3.59 EVERYDAY DOUBLE PRINTS IEeTmemc HOURS*. 9 a.m. Io 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 219 Main St., Nashville • 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 8 CARTER'S oHhe Freshables Retails Effective Thru May 3,1992 Only at Carter’s New Phone 543-7655 Store In Charlotte CARTER'S CERTIFIED ANGUS' SPECIAL COUPON Oscar Mayer’s f Regular Sliced | Bologna T-Bone Steak 1 lb. SAVE *1.71 SAVE •1.00 Pound LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-3-92 Red Ripe Tomatoes SPECIAL COUPON Cauliflower Head Coupon Value LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-3-92 CARTER'S Bakery Baked Shortcake Biscuits FREE 6 Ct. Pkg. Fngidaire REGISTER TOWIN! One of Two 16 cu. ft. CARTER'S FREEZERS Complete with a side of CERTIFIED ANGUS™ BEEF Drawing to be held May 9,1992 ^Jetoilahyrtore^^^^ W? CARTER’S COMMUNITY CASH PROGRAM CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR YOUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Schools • Churches • Scouts • Civic Asfc any Carter’s Plus Management for details �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page (ARTER'S ( CARTER'S Libby’s Mushrooms SPECIAL COUPON Schafer’s W) Hillbilly Bread ^Cb0 Pieces and Stems 20 oz. 4 oz. HIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-3-92 CARTER'S Fresh Deli ; ( c**ter's Mozzarella Cheese SAVE 60* SPECIAL COUPON Fresh Bakery Buy One - Get One... QA Chunk or Sliced FREE! ut Macaroons Pound d ' L SAVE ,•1.79 | M L*®2 7 C Plain - Chocolate Cherry 12 Ct. Pkg. limit one with coupon Effective thru 5-3-92 BULK FOODS Dry Roasted Peanuts Salted $ 69 PROFESSIONAL S DRY ^CLEANING Next Day Service! Dry Cleaning •Shirt Laundry •Drapery and Blind Cleaning •Suede and Leather Cleaning •Alterations For Additional Services and More Information CALL 1-800-622-2148 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992_Page 10 Mature adult recreation program offers May 7 by: Mona J. Ellard Extension Home Economist First, Mary Gonzel, pro­ the park system has to offer gram director from the Oak this summer from Bellevue to Park YMCA, will explain Grand Ledge, from Delta The Eaton Association of what activities and facilities Township to Eaton Rapids. Extension Homemakers are are available at the Y. She Lastly, Jane DeGrow, inviting mature adults to at­ also will lead some easy exer­ travel agent with DeGrow tend a morning program Tues­ cises made for the mature Travel in Eaton Rapids, will day, May 7, that will highlight adult. share what’s hot and what’s recreational activities Steve Tuma, director of not for those wanting to ven­ available in the immediate Eaton County Parks and ture afar. area. Recreation, will describe what This program will be held Thursday, May 7, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the First Bap­ tist Church, 1110 South Cochran Ave., Charlotte. Pre-registration is required. Reserve a seat by calling the Eaton Cooperative Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. There is a $1 fee at the door. Kellogg Elementary 'honor roll College Week brochures now available 6th Grade All A’s - Adrienne Sim­ mons, Jessica Smith, Danielle Watson. B Average or Better - Ter­ rance Augustine, Nick Blake­ ly, Jed Brisco, Hillary Cates, Chris Easey, Ryan Elliston, Bryan Faurot, Amanda Finkler, Ricky Fowler, Jesi French, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Emilie Gould, Holly Green, Maria Green. Chris Hartwell, Casey Hansbarger, Travis Hardin. Pamper Yourself for Professional Styling For The Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. • Open Tues.-Sat. Owner Diana Kuempel • 852-9481 MAPLE VALLEY eal Estate Lezlie Hay, Andy Heyboer, Melissa Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin, Patrick Leonard, Pat Lowe, Tonya May, Jeremy Mix, Bethny Owen, Jessie Pennington, Rachel Pettengill, Monelle Quick, Wesley Quick, Tyler Robins, Melissa Scripter, Mike Skedgell, Mike Sulcer, Loma Symonds, Davide Taylor, An­ dy Thompson, Stephanie Webb, Nicole Wilson. 5th Grade All A’s Cristina Desrochers, Heidi Eberly, Carrie Hardin, Dustin Lon­ don, Andrea Mace, Brandon Phenix. B Average or Better - Sara Affolder, Kevin Aspinall, Sarah Behrndt, Donald DeLong, Chris Dunham, Shawn Graham, Tom Powers, Kara Rathbum, Kevin Robin­ son, Trish Sloan, Lisa Stampski, Janelle Sottillie, Aaron Treloar, Scott VanEngen, Jessica Wymer. MEMBERS OF BARRY" EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Body Talk Stress and burnout discussed BY Michael N. Califon, D.C. Many people do not realize tht stress is related to most ofour diseases today. College Week, a four-day The most common diseases related to stress are heart live and learn educational pro­ disease, hypertension, alcoholism, and a lot oftimes it leads to gram sponsored by the MSC drug abuse. Cooperative Extension Ser­ There are many different types of stress. Stress from hard vice program, will take place physical labor can be very tiring, but excessive mental labor on the Michigan State campus can be debilitating with a slow recovery. There are more subtle June 22-25. stresses, such as anger, resentment and low self esteem. The more than 50 classes, Add to this the stress of environmental pollution, noise, or workshops, tours and evening even a work place without sunshine or fresh air. Even fighting programs are designed to the common cold stresses the immune system, which could enlighten, energize and enter­ make you feel tired even before symptoms appear. tain you while you experience Burnout ’ is a state of being where a person cannot stand the atmosphere and lifestyle of any more stress, and his or her system crashes. It is a self a college campus. preservation mode when the body says, “no more,” and The classes deal with cur­ refuses to obey stressful commands. rent issues and concerns in the So what can folks in the Maple Valley area do about stress? areas of parenting, financial First, you must take time out to talk with a friend and get a planning, food and nutrition, fresh outlook, or take time out just to be alone. Second Second,,we we health issues, public policy need to exercise combined with plenty of rest. This will make issues, leadership, personal tense muscles relax. development and housing. When you relax, fresh blood is released into your system to For 64 years, College Week clean out wastes that bring your body down. When I say exer­ participants of all ages and cise, I don t mean Australian rules football, low impact backgrounds have come to the aerobics and walking are just fine for most ofus, as long as it’s MSU campus. something that’s enjoyable. To receive more informa­ So don’t bum out... get out, and enjoy some of the nicer tion on College Week, call the moments in life. It will really take the edge off of stress and Eaton Cooperative Extension burnout. Service at 543-2310 or 372-5594 to request a free brochure. 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 REALTOR” Homer Winegar, g, GRI Brokerr (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available NEW LISTING: FARM (50 OR 100 ACRES) SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ■ Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/ minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) STATE ST., NASHVILLE • TURN O6F CENTURY, nicely decorated room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appointment to see today!! IN-1531 NASHVILLE ■ 3 BEDROOMS • 1% BATHS - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) "COUNTRY VIEW" ON 1.39 ACRES SOUTH OF VERMONTVILLE on blacktop road. This 1983 man­ ufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11x28 addition, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, s, and a 24x32 pole building-garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis k (CH-398) i JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR 00N STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER................ TIM BURD................... HUBERT D.E...N..N ...I.S... AO Eves 782562-01272834 852-1 11 77814 85221011712 8256 7 2 0 21 02122 726-0122 r 9 ROOMS • LARGE WOODED LOT & CREEK IN NASHVILLE - 5 bed­ rooms, first floor laundry. Good home for the family , on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook att rear r of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) 5 BEDROOM “FAMILY HOME” NASHVILLE - 2 baths, large, partly fenced back yard; close to school & shopping. On Thornapple River & priced to sell! (N-151) IN NASHVILLE - BEAUTIFUL OAK WOODWORK - 100 YEAR OLD HOME - 4 bedrooms plus den, fireplace with padded window seats, 2 sets of pocket doors, leaded-stained glass windows & oval beveled glass in entry door, open stairway, many walk-in closets, bookshelves & drawers, 1% baths, hard­ wood floors, 2' car garage. This is a home you must see to appreciate!! (N-154) BUNGALOW • LAKE ODESSA - 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) -VACANT LAND — HORSE FARM ■ 7 PLUS ACRES • NEW LISTING • NORTH OF NASH­ VILLE- Eight room, 4 bedroom, 2 story home. Central air, 1st floor laundry, nice wood trim throughout, fireplace in living room.. Wooded d setting, setting, 4 4 barns, some fences. Call Jeri Baker forr appointment to see!! (CH-155) 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basementt or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Jd Wanted LAWNS TO MOW in the Nashville area. 852-9221. Garage Sale 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, y, Mayy 2nd and Sunday, y, May 3 only. 7273 Dowling Road, Nashville. YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET Enthusiastsjoin us at Kalamazoo Speedway Flea Market every Thursday at 8am. D Ave. Exit 44 off 131. 623-8376 or 349-3978. National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corp­ orate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 148, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm. GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 2nd annual 1992 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT - Ext. 2911 (1-800-724-3268). LOSE WEIGHT Doctor endorsed “One Day Diet” prog­ ram. Lose 5-15 pounds in just 2 weeks. Satisfaction guaranteed! FREE information pack 1-800-374-1105. READERS: Since many ads are from outside the locall area, please know what y you are buying before sending money. Farm FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. 'For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. MEN’S HAIRCUT $E00 (Expires: 5/5/92) Styles-R-Us for Today Styles 224 Main, Nashville • 852-1757 SYLVIA: Wed. thru Fri. 8:30 to 5; Sat. by Appt ANGIE: Tues thru Fri. 8:30 to 5; Sat. by Appt _______PAM: Tuesday 8 to 5 ATTENTION: Business Owners, Fund Raisers, Ball Teams, Boys & Girls Little League or Schools Come in or call us...We have the equipment and experience to do your Silk Screening — your garments or ours. We are in business as always to work for you. Keeping our overhead down insures that we can be competitive on our pricing. We have a full line of ball uniforms, caps, jackets, sweats and tees. If you need us or you have a non-profit idea, let’ talk. Give us a call at 852-1757, ask for Sandy. (WrSTUFF and SILK SCREENING 224 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-1757 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. April 28, 1992 — Page 11 Eaton County's wheat generally in good shape Most of Eaton County’s wheat is emerging from the winter in good shape. Current grower concerns include winterkill and spring nitrogen applications. Winterkill is not widespread, and when present is generally due to ponding of water in low spots. Michigan has largely or totally escaped the disease/cold induced winterkill that has damaged very large areas of central and southern Indiana. Some low temperature winterkill has occurred in places where snow cover was absent during the coldest periods. That situation has been observed in some fields. A word of caution: brown leaftissue does not necessarily indicate dead plants. Wheat can lose most or even all of its green leaf material without significant yield loss. You should, hwever, be able to see both new leaf growth and new root growth now that soil temperatures have begun to warm. Nitrogen topdress is generally going on later this spring compared to previous years. Don’t worry about this, at least from the standpoint of plant growth. We have had too little heat this spring to generate much growth in wheat, and that means there has been next to no demand for nitrogen. From the crop standpoint, you should have nitrogen fer­ tilizer on in most parts of lower Michigan before the end of April. Early season wheat diseases should appear soon s sS’ SJ S«I A successful turkey day The first wild turkey season in Eaton County opened last week and two Vermontville men, Keith and Don Mackenzie, were successful on the first day, April 20. Keith's turkey, who weighed 22 pounds, qualifies him for the Michigan record for length of beard and spurs. Don's weighed 20 pounds. The turkeys were taken from an area in Kalamo Township. Zemke scholarship report The annual report of the Zemke Scholarship Fund is available for public inspection at 4396 Coats Grove Road, Hastings. As the warmer weather ap­ proaches, several diseases of wheat will begin to show up in many fields. The earliest is usully wheat spindle streak mosaic visus (WSSMV), followed by powdery mildew, Septoria leaf blotch and leaf rust. The latter three diseases are caus­ ed by fungi and are controlled by the application of fungicides. However, the severity is usually mild 4-H rabbit workshop held Forty-three Eaton, Jackson and Barry County 4-H members and leaders attended a day-long 4-H rabbit workshop on Saturday, April Topics and guest speakers included diseases and post mortem, Tom Cooley of the Rose Lake Wildlife Center; showmanship, Jane Burt of Charlotte; live meat and car- Belle E. VanAntwerp illfcWA'W 'taUfiBrtM* late husband were the owners and operators of Elmers Store in Sunfield for many years. She was a member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church, life member of the IIIIf Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 Register for FREE DRAWING HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 8; Sat.-Sun. 10 to 5 cass evaluation, Keith Forbush of Frederic; for judging, Ralph Davis of Brooklyn; selecting a market animal or meat pen, Ed Carpenter of Lake Odessa; and working with show judges, Barb and Bob Coldwell ofMt. Pleasant. The workshop was spon­ sored by the Eaton County 4-H Small Animal Association. program, and then applied on­ ly when there is evidence of disease. Dithane, Manzate, Bayleton, Tilt and Benlate are a few of the chemicals registered for the control of foliage diseases in wheat. Check the labels ofthese pro­ ducts or call- the Michigan State University Extension of­ fice in Eaton County (517/543-2310 or 372-5594) for rates and restrictions. The “Alert” is a weekly newsletter published during the growing season. Subscrip­ tions are $20.00 per growing season and can be obtained by contacting: Crop Advisory Team Alerts, Room 11, Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lans­ ing, Mi 48824-1039, phone 517/355-0117. Vermontville Lions’ Club Celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary May 9,1992 • 7 P.M. • *9.00 OPERA HOUSE RSVP by April 29 Roast Beef, chicken and all the trimmings. COME JOIN US! Obituaries SUNFIELD Belle E. VanAntwerp, 99 of Sunfield, passed away Saturday, April 18, 1992 at St. Lawrence Dimondale Center. Mrs. VanAntwerp and her enough that fungicides are not recommended. If a fungicide application is warranted, the first applica­ tion is not recommended prior to the emergence of the flag leaf. As the season progresses, reports on individual wheat diseases will appear in the “Alerts,” and appropriate recommendations will be made. In all cases, chemicals should be used with a scouting Eastern Star and theD.U.V., an avid Bowler, was very active in the Sr. Citizen group for years, and enjoyed playing in the Kitchen Band. Mrs. VanAntwerp is survived by two children, Elmer E. (Virginia) of Lake Odessa, and Fred (Mary) of Grand Ledge;, four grandchil­ dren; 10 great-grandchildren and 10 great-greatgrandchildien; sister, Berdene Newman of Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Sr. in 1949, and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel with the Reverend Charles Gibbs offi­ ciating. Burial was in the Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Memorial contributions may be made to the Order of the Eastern Star. INSURANCE Home, Auto., Farm, Business Trumble Agency 726-0580 Home ImpmyementHeaclquaiters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware • Drywall jp Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 Close 2:00 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed; Dec. 31st Closed for Inventory; Jan. 1 Closed HOMETOWN LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvill !VISA Stan, Teresa, Kelly and Mary • Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 852-0882 CREDIT INC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 12 52nd Annual VERMONTVILLE MAPLE STM FESTIVAL Umbrella-to-umbrella by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Carnival midway traffic, normally elbow-to-elbow at Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Festival, was umbrella-toumbrella for the 52nd annual event last weekend. Light rain showers that started Friday and hung on through most of the three-day celebration forced cancella­ tion of some activities, reshuf­ fling of others, and generally hurt attendance. Saturday temperatures in the low 40s did little to enhance the major day of the festival. Gene Fisher, president of the sponsoring Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation, estimated the crowd on the midway at noon Saturday at about one-tenth the normal number that usually flock to the popular event. Held the last full weekend of April, the festival is the first ofthe season in Michigan and in good weather normally attracts thousands of celebrators. “Nobody’s making any money today,” said Fisher Saturday. The crowd, however, pick­ ed up considerably in time for the 2 p.m. Grand Parade, despite a cold mist. This year’s festival comes on the heels of the 1991 record-setter that featured a liberal portion of sunshine and pleasantly warm temperatures. “It can’t be great all the time,’’ observed the philosophical Fisher. One bright spot in the weekend celebration was the convenience of being able to press into service the com­ munity’s recently restored 1898 opera house. The historic structure Friday night was host to the talent show and to most of the Saturday activities that normally are conducted on an open stage on Main Street — including cor­ onation of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen. 1992 Queen Aymie Alderink, a Maple Valley High School junior, was crowned Saturday by her predecessor, 1991 Queen Holli Hale. Dena Burton, also a Maple Valley junior, is Alternate Queen. Hale told the standing­ room-only crowd in the opera house that she and her court had participated in 13 parades, “traveled all over Flipping flapjacks Saturday forenoon at the AAV Band Boosters' stand were Gary VanderVlucht (left) and the Rev. Alan AAettler. The Glen Erin Pipe Band of DeWitt made their eighth appearance at the annual festival. Henrietta Hen, Felpausch Food Center mascot, delighted youngsters along the route. Wooden shoes hit a rainy pavement Saturday as the Klompen Exhibition Dancers of Zeeland High School performed on AAain Street. the state and made a lot ofnew of unusual entries. friends” during her reign. She “The kids did pretty well thanked the crowd for coming with the theme, working these out despite the bad weather, as two together,” noted Fisher. did Queen Aymie in her He said a lot ofwork on the remarks to the audience. entries is done by “grandpas The children’s parade also and grandmas as well as was held inside the opera moms and dads.” house before the coronation. The first place winner was a The youngsters paraded take-off on Willy Wouk, with across the stage for judging. a maple candy factory and Fisher told the audience this Oompa Loompa’s, whose was only the second time in motto is, “Always remember the 29 years he and his wife, to share with our friends; then Mary, have chaired the parade everyone’s happy in the end.” that they have been forced to The Oompa Loompas put hold it inside. this into practice, for when it Theme of the parade , was announced they had taken “Movie Land to Maple Syrup first place, the eight children Land,” brought out a number who comprised the group stepped forward with baskets of candy to throw to the audience. First-, second- and thirdplace winners received cash prizes; maple sugar candy and Crown Amusement carnival ride tickets were awarded to all participants. Another forenoon event on the opera house stage was the presentation ofMartha Zemke as the 1992 Honored Citizen and Grand Parade Marshal. She was chosen for the honor in recognition of her volunteerism in the community.” “If we have a job to be done, Martha will do it,” commented Program Chair­ woman Hildred Peabody in �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 13 The Vermontville Boy Scouts float promoted the benefits of scouting. Vermontville, responded: “I am always proud to say I’m a member of this great little community.” State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald was on hand to present Zemke with a special legislative tribute signed by Gov. John Engler, State Sen. John Schwarz and himself. He said Martha is modest about the honor. “She doesn’t believe she deserves it, but she does.” At noon the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Society took the opera house stage to enter­ tain the audience with toe­ tapping tunes until time for the in 1989. Local maple syrup pro­ ducers, most of whom had short seasons due to unusual February weather, were reporting slow sales Saturday, also due to weather. A demonstration of syrup mak­ ing was conducted for visitors at Maple Manor, where the many tempting entries in the Cooking with Maple Syrup contest also were displayed. Pancakes and sausage with plenty of fresh maple syrup were offered at the Band Boosters’ stand in the fire sta­ tion. At 11:30 a.m. there was no usual lineup for service, though workers said they had been busy earlier in the day. The same menu was available at the American Legion Hall above the bank. Both were light rain were the Klompen groups; clowns; a canine club; Exhibition Dancers of antique autos; Shriner units; Zeeland High School (who said they preferred to dance outdoors because they were “dressed for it”) and the Glen Erin Pipe Band of Dewitt. The kilted bagpipers have performed at the festival for eight years, but “This is the first year we’ve had rain,” said Band Manger Terry Carroll. Both groups also appeared in the Grand Parade which featured some 60 entries, in­ cluding the junior and senior high marching bands; the MV-Ionia Community Band; busy Sunday morning. Local churches Saturday of­ fered meals of roast beef or barbecued chicken, and the Vermontville Lions featured chicken dinners. The festival kicked off Fri­ day evening with an offer by Crown Amusements for unlimited rides for six hours for $7. Bill Count, a former Vermontville resident now living in Battle Creek, made the day brighter for two dozen underpriviledged children in the community by donating sufficient funds to cover the cost of unlimited rides for them. The funds were given to the local Chamber of Com­ merce for distribution. Last year, Count was responsible for the same kind­ ness to 20 children, said Vermontville Syrup Festival winners announced Cooking Contest Candy and Maple Confec­ tions — 1st place, Larry Gearhart; 2nd and 3rd, Fern Gearhart. Cakes — 1st, Flossie Cor­ ey; 2nd, Larry Gearhart. Cookies — 1st, Denise Hansen; 2nd, Larry Gearhart; 3rd, Flossie Corey. Pies — 1st Jeri Mater; 2nd, Anne Gearhart; 3rd, Fern Gearhart. Breads — 1st, Marilyn Hosey; 2nd, Larry Gearhart; 3rd, Doris Fisher. Snacks — 1st, Marlene Simon; 2nd, Lachelle Haigh. M isc. 1st, Fern Gearhart; 2nd, Anne Gearhart; 3rd, Larry Gearhart. Talent show Junior division: Program chairwoman Hildred Peabody (left) praised Martha Zemke's volunteerism as she introduced her as Honored Citizen of the 1992 Vermontville Syrup Festival. ChamberTreasurer Ricki Hill, and this year he increas­ ed the donation to include four more. Count started the prac­ tice in 1991 after noticing several youngsters the year before who had wanted to ride but did not have the price of admission for Crown's special offer. The arts and crafts show, a popular festival event, drew a fairly steady stream ofvisitors to Maplewood Elementary school Saturday and Sunday, despite the inclement weather. Other festival events included a petting zoo, a performance by the Com Cob Cloggers, band music, dancing at the opera house and, on Sunday, Union Church services in the morning and athletic contests in the afternoon. Jeri Mater's pecan maple pie took first place in its category in the Maple Syrup Cooking Contest. 1st, Christopher Shutt, Owosso, tap dance; 2nd, Western Girls, Lori Valdacne and Amanda Farr, Vermontville, lip sync and dance act; 3rd, Liz Stanton and Erin Booher, tap dance; 4th, Shuffletts, Kimberly Knoll, Angie Bruce, Mary Miller, Corie Stark, Nashville, tap dance. Senior division: 1st, Greg Matthews, Hastings, vocal; 2nd, Earl “Bumper” Russell, Tekonsha, vocal; five-way tie for 3rd, Temika Leonard, Battle Creek, vocal; Joseph Putman, Charlotte, vocal; La­ De-Da, Lisa Corkwell, Amy Roscoe and Kim Tutt, Nashville, vocal; Joy Trio, Sally Folkringa, Karla Vanderkolk, and Pat VanderVlucht, Charlotte and Vermontville, singing con­ temporary gospel music; Christian Renewal Band, Ron McKeever, John Elsenheimer, Don Bennett and Dave Cokonougher, Lan­ sing, playing gospel bluegrass. Children’s parade 1st, (Willy Wouk, maple candy factory) Emily, T.J. and Steve Doyle, Salena and Nicole Woodman, Shannon and Troy Duffey, Josh Willaby. 2nd, (Robin Hood and band) Bridget, Laszlo and Keith Siple.and Danny Laverty. 3rd, (Bambi and friend) Kristen and Sarah Vanderhoef. 4th, (Hansel, Gretel and witch) Amanda and Helena Kirchhoff, and Michael Strope. 5th, (WMAP-TV crew) Stephanie and Matthew France, Elizabeth and Dan Potter. Parade floats: Youth groups: 1st, Maple Valley FFA; 2nd, Vermont­ ville Boy Scouts; 3rd, MV Co-Operative Nursery School. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 14 “After School” kids will present Serving Our Country mini-musical at Quimby Church The After School Special kids at Quimby United Methodist Church will pre­ sent a musical entitled "Kids Praise I" at 6 p.m. Sunday (May 3) at the church. Quimby church is lo­ cated about five miles south of Hastings on M-79. "Kids Praise I" is a mini­ musical, about an hour in length, and is designed to teach biblical principles of worship and praise at a child's level," said Robert Lowell, music director. "We all need to become as children and simply sit at the feet of Jesus," Pastor James Noggle said. "You can just see the children explode with happiness when rehearsing for this program." "Just come and be blessed and have some fun," comments another member of the church. Re­ freshments will be served following the program. The After School Special is a ministry for children of all ages pre-school through middle school. They meet every Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Quimby church. Ac­ tivities during the sessions include snacks and a pro­ gram which involves a special guest, Christian video tapes or Bible lessons. The children also work on craft projects. "Attendance has risen and holds steady since the program's beginning in the fall of 1990," commented Noggle. For more information call the Quimby church of­ fice at (616) 945-9392. Chad R. Watson plumbing, maintenance management, military water supply, water purification and hygiene equipment, and field sanitation. A 1991 graduate of Hastings High School, Hastings, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1990 under the delayed entry program. Marine Pfc. Chad R. Wat­ son, son of Susan L. Cole of 7451 Cloverdale Road, Nashville, recently graduated from the basic hygine equip­ ment operator course. During the course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune,, N.C., students receive instruction in basic School Lunch Menus Fuller Street School Wednesday, April 29 Barbeque/bun, corn, applesauce. Thursday, April 30 French toast, syrup, sausage links, juice, fresh fruit. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High • NOTICE • The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, April 15,1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners (198) Wednesday, April 29 *Salad, *Chicken patty/bun, *Ravioli, green beans, pears, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, April 30 *Salad, *Tuna and noodle casserole, *Com Dog, apple crisp, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, May 1 Maplewood School Wednesday, April 29 Breakfast pizza, orange juice applesauce. Thursday, April 30 cHkloets .dogs, w/bun, pickles. fruit, AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT A-SEWER USER CHARGES ORD. NO. 2-28-80 March 26, 1992 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE A. B. C. ♦Salad, *Taco’s, *lettuce and cheese, com, fruit juice. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Customer service charge 1/$1.15 per month per customer Debt retirement charges (DRC) 1/ Meter Size DRC per month 5/8x34 $7.90 3/4 $7.90 1". $13.85 IV2” $27.65 2” $53.70 2V2” $63.20 3” $110.60 4” $189.60 unmetered customers 7.90 per residential equavalient unit O, M&R CHARGE: Effective April 1, 1992, the O M&R charge shall be $2.10 per one thousand (1000) gallons of metered water use per month. Effective April 1,1992, for unmetered water customers, the O M&R charge shall be $8.68 per residential equivalent unit assigned to the premises per month. BEGINNING IN 1992, THE ABOVE O, M&R CHARGES SHALL BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY, WITH PRIOR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL AND EFFECTIVE ON THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING COUNCIL APPROVAL, TO RELFLECT INCREASES OR DECREASES IN THE DETROIT ALL ITEMS INDEX FOR ALL URBAN CONSUMERS ON A 1967 BASE (AS PUBLISHED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR) FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR. SURCHARGES: 21 For waste water strengths exceeding normal strength sewage, as defined, the following surcharges shall be added as applicable: 1. BOD (in excess of 200 mg/l), $0.25 per excess pound. Friday, May 1 Ham and cheese, w/bun, potato rounds, pickles, fruit. Pet of the Week Mike and Sanja, two adorable puppies are looking for a home. They are some of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals during the damp spring weather ahead. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. Maple Valley graduate joins college symphony Albion College freshman Tina Marie Yost has been chosen by audition for membership in the Wind Symphony. The Wind Symphony per­ forms five or six concerts a year and during commence­ ment exercises. It tours for one week every other year. Membership is open to all students upon completion of a successful audition. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal LD. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Yost, a political science ma­ jor, is a 1991 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Yost of Vermontville. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY PUBLISHED NOTICE 4” to 12” WELLS Case 192SC00578 Plaintiff: Diesel Truck Driver Training School, Inc. Hwy. 151 & Elder Lane P.O. Box 47 Sun Prairie, Wl 53590 Defendant: John P. Fitzhenry 6265 Thornapple Lk. Rd. #121 Nashville, Ml 49073 You are being sued by The Diesel Truck Driver Training School in Small Claims Court. A hearing will be held at the Dane County Courthouse, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Madison, Wisconsin, Room 100, on May 11, 1992 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter. If you wish to contest; you must file a written answer by the above named date with the Dane County Clerk of Courts, Small Claims Division, and with the above named Plaintiff. If you do not appear or file a written answer, a judgement may be given to the person su­ ing you. A copy of this claim has been mailed to you at the above address. • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete l[ne of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies, WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A’ SPECIALTY Estimates Available 726-008£ (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWfr VERMONTVILLE . 2. Total suspended solids (in excess of 250 mg/l), $0.13 per excess pound. 1/Rates to be effective September 1, 1980. 2/Rates to be effective March 1, 1981. W^SED and ad0pted by the Villa9e of Nasvhil|e, Michigan on the 26th day of March Raymond Hinckley Village President ATTEST: Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk ckley and Jeffrey* Beebe VanDerske’ Richard Chaffee, Carol Dwyer, Raymond Hin- Beacon Services. Inc. 698-7979 <eoe) Three Bldgs. South ol torner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., Suite 150} (locatea In the Kent-1 wood Corporate < * Comp/ex)M J EOt Comp/ex) Meet Louie The Loser Think your insurance is too high? Call for free quote. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete Information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 15 This Week in SPORTS... Lion girls win CMU relays, four duals The Maple Valley girls track and field team won a pair of double duals last week, then finished first in a 21-team relay meet at Central Michigan University. Monday the Lions de­ feated host Delton 82-45 and Paw Paw 92-32. Janet Boldrey won the long jump, the 100 and the 800, and also anchored the win- ning 800 relay team. Other members of that team were Stephanie Bouwens, Retha Byrd and Jennifer Phenix, who won both the high and low hurdles. Other winners for the Lions were Bouwens in the 400; Sara Leep in the 3200; Byrd in the 200; Tracy Kangas in the dis­ cus; and the 320(1 relay team of Renee Rosin, Lion softball team improves 4-1 The Maple Valley varsity softball team ran its record to 4-1 with a rain shortened victory over St. Philip’s Thurs­ day. The Lions scored 14 runs on 18 hits to defeat St. Phil 13-5. Sara Degroot picked up the win for Maple Valley. The Lions never trailed picking up one run in the first innning, five in the second, two in the fourth, five in the sixth and one in the seventh. Hawkins, Tom Stine, Leigh Stine, Debbie Corkwell and Lori Carpenter had two hits apiece. Kelley Hickey and Julie Huckenduber led the attack by going 3 for 4. AG-LIME IS BEST For information, call Mike Visger 517-852-1649 — HAULED & SPREAD — Also Lime Chips Cheri Sessions, Leep and Shoup. Wednesday MV defeated Pennfield 105-22 and Kalamazoo Christian 106­ 22. Boldrey again won three individual events (long jump, 100 and 400) and was a member of the win­ ning 1600 relay team, which also featured Phenix, Bouwens and Holli Taylor. Seven wrestlers advance to state meet The Charlotte Wrestling Club is on to the state finals next Saturday, May 2, in Grand Rapids. Seven area wrestlers still re­ main in competition. They placed in regional competition in Portage and Holt as follows: 8 and under - Jeff Wright, first. 9 and 10 - Jeff Jones, fourth; Andrew Wright, first; and Matt Thome, second. 13 and 14 - Ryan Elliston, first; Nick Garza, fourth; Tyler Robins, fourth. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school elec­ tion of the school district will be held on Monday, June 8, 1992. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8,1992, IS MONDAY, MAY 11,1992. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 11,1992, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. David D. Tuckey Secretary, Board of Education Sessions was victorious in the high jump, 1600 and 3200; Phenix won both hurdle events; and Leep won the 800. The 800 relay team of Janet Pool, Bouwens, Robin Hale and Byrd, as well as the 3200 relay team of Phenix, Rosin, Alice Moore and Sessions, also won. Boldrey was named the outstanding Class C girls athlete at CMU on Saturday. She won the long jump and was a member of three relay teams: the sprint medley (with Shoup, Byrd and Bouwens); the 400 (Byrd, Hale and Phenix); and the 1600 (Shoup, Phenix and Bouwens). Kangas was first in the shot put and the discus. Other first-place finishes for MV were by Leep in the 3200 (school-record 12:01); Sessions in the high jump relay; and Shoup in the 1600. Also placing were Sessions in the 3200 (third); Laura Emery in the shot put (third); the dis­ tance medley relay team of Shoup, Bouwens, Phenix and Leep (second); Phenix in the high hurdles (fifth); Taylor (third) and Byrd (sixth) in the high jump; Leep in the 1600 (third); and Rachael Cheeseman in the discus (fifth). AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1-11-79-A March 26, 1992 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RATES, CHARGES AND RULES FOR THE USE, IN­ STALLATION AND SERVICE OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN. . THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. There shall be and there are by hereby established monthly rates and charges for the use of and for the services supplied by the Village’s Water Supply system based upon the meter readings of the amount of water consumed as follows: WATER RATES First 50,000 gallons ... $1.07 per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof All over 50,000 gallons ... $.90 per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof BEGINNING IN 1991, THE ABOVE WATER RATES SHALL BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY, WITH PRIOR APPROVAL OF COUNCIL AND EFFECTIVE OF THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING COUNCIL APPROVAL, TO REFLECT INCREASES OR DECREASES IN THE DETROIT ALL ITEMS INDEX FOR ALL URBAN CONSUMERS ON A 1967 BASE (AS PUBLISHED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR) FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR. MINIMUM RATE: The minimum bill for each premise serve shall be $12.51 per quarter plus a charge equal to the amount of water consumed. HYDRANT RENTAL: $100.00 per hydrant per year. SPECIAL RATES For miscellaenous services for which a special rate shall be established, such rates shall be fixed by the Village Council. TURN ON - OFF CHARGES There will be imposed a charge of $7.50 whenever the Village or off water services; provided, however, whenever the Village turn on or off service at times other than regular business hours be imposed an additional charge of time and material plus 10 is requested to turn on is requested to provide of the Village, there will percent. SECTION 2. Bills for the rates and charges as herein established by the Village shall be sent monthly. All bills shall be payable on the 10th of the month following the receipt of the bill, and shall be paid at the office of the Clerk of the Village of Nashville. If any charge for the services of the System shall not be paid by the 10th of the month in which it shall become due and payable, a delayed payment charge of 10 percent of the amount of the bill shall be added thereto and collected therewith. If any bills for the service of the System shall remain unpaid after 60 days following the rendition of the bill therefor, the water supply for the lot, parcel of land, or premise affected shall be cut off and shall not be turned on again except on payment in full of the delinquent charges therefor, in addition to the payment of a charge of $10.00. SECTION 3. Installation of Water Services and Charges Thereon. There shall be a minimum of a 1-inch water service line for each new installation and at least one water meter per new installation. Hereafter, the charge for installing a 5/8-3Z4 inch meter is $100.00 and the charge for installing a tap is $400.00. Charges for over 1-inch service and meter shall hereafter be on a time and materials basis. Multiple dwellings shall be charged for each additional water meter at the regular meter rate. All multiple dwellings shall have one meter for each rental unit, unless the owner of the premises agrees in writing with the Village of Nashville to be responsible for all water billings for said premises. If such latter agreement is made, the multiple dwelling shall have as many meters as the owner requests within the provisions hereof, but not less than one meter per separate building. SECTION 4. It is hereby the duty of the Village Clerk to render bills for service and all other charges in connection therewith and to collect all moneys due therefrom. SECTION 5. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed insofar as the confliction portions thereof are concerned. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall be published in full in the Maple Valley News, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village, promptly after its adoption, and shall be recorded in the Ordinance Book of the Village and such recording authenticated by the signatures of the Village President and Village Clerk. SECTION 7. This Ordinance is hereby determined by the Village Council to be immediate­ ly necessary for the preservation of peace, health, and safety of the Village and is, therefore, declared to be effective June 1, 1991. PASSED and adopted by the Village of Nashville, Michigan on the 26th day of March 1992. Raymond Hinckley Village President ATTEST: Rose Heaton Village Clerk (199) YEAS: Ted Spoelstra, Sue VanDerske, Richard Chaffee, Carol Dwyer, Raymond Hinckley and Jeff Beebe. -......................................... �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, April 28, 1992 — Page 16 COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Lions post sweep of Middleville The Maple Valley base­ ball team managed to com­ plete two of its three scheduled games last week. Monday the host Lions swept Middleville in a twinbill 7-3 and 10-1. Darrel Stine and Kale TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans:., 'Sk 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Dipert combined to no-hit the Trojans in the second game. Last season, Middleville's Steve Baumgartner tossed a no­ hitter against the Lions. Both Stine and Dipert fanned four Trojan hitters during their stints on the mound. The MV offense was led by Mickey Collier and Carl Mazurek, each of whom went 2 for 2. Collier and Tony Hanson, who hit safely in his only official at-bat, each crossed the plate twice for the Lions. In the opener, the Lions managed to score all seven runs in the second inning without the benefit of an RBI. Middleville walked COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner * Mich: Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville five MV batters and hit still another in the inning. MV starter Kirk Warner picked up the win. Warner went four innings, striking out six and allowing one walk. Bryan Carpenter came on and finished the last two innings, fanning two and walking one. In Thursday's scheduled league opener at St. Philip, the game was suspended after five innings with the Calendar of Events score knotted at 3-3. The game will be completed when the Tigers visit Maple Valley later in the season. Collier was having a big game before the rains came. He was 3 for 3 with two singles and a double. MV travels to Lakewood tonight and will resume SMAA action on Thursday against Olivet. Pre-Fair 4-H Fun Match set The Eaton County 4-H Dog Project Committee will spon­ sor a Pre-Fair 4-H Fun Match Saturday, May 9, in the 4-H Building on the Charlotte fairgrounds. The match is open to any Michigan 4-H member age 9 to 19 years. The show begins at 11a.m. with registration from 9 to 10 a.m. Fees are $3 per class if pre-registered and $5 per class day of show. There will be a special obe­ dience class for youth 5 to 8 years old at 10:30 a.m. Entry fee is $2 for a show brochure with entry form and rules, contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: May 1-3 - 4-H Dog Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. May 2 - 4-H Bike Rodeo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Middleville Middle School. May 2 - Yeckley 4-H Club Speed Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 2 - 4-H Style Revue Program, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Hastings. May 3 - 4-H Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. May 4-9 - National Drinking Water Week May 6 - Successful Gardening Program, 7-9 p.m., Hastings Township Hall. May 6 - 4-H Livestock Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 6 - 4-H Mandatory Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 7 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 9 - 4-H Showing and Fitting Clinic, Fairgrounds, Hastings: Horse Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon at the horse arena; Beef and Sheep Clinics, 10 a.m.-noon, in the sheep bam (hot dog roast and potluck to follow for sheep and beef participants); Poultry Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon at the show arena; Goat Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, show arena; Draft Horse Clinic, 1-3 p.m. at the show arena. Job preparation class scheduled A job preparation class will be held Tuesday, May 5, at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School at 7 p.m. The workshop will be con­ ducted by Lynn Mengyan. Topics such as how to prepare a resume, how to write a cover letter, how to f>ll out ajob application, and how to interview will be discussed. There is no charge for the class. For further information, or to register for the class, call Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275. (Prom Cherish andprotect those special 4-H shooting sports meet scheduled memories ... please The next 4-H shooting sports meet will be held Satur­ day, May 2, at the Bellevue Conservation Club. BB guns and firearms will don't drinh^and drive. meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Archery will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. The meets are open to any 4-H member interested in shooting sports. For more information, call the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. A message from Barry County Chapter Mothers Against Drunk Driving (517)726-0181 BETTER THAN EVER 144 SOUTH MMH STRCCT . VCBMOHTUILLC. MICHiGIN 49096 WUCTIOhCGRS & RChLTORS ■ New John Deere 4760 features a powerful 175-hp aftercooled turbocharged engine. HERE TODAY 6.9% ■ Easier oil and air filter servicing, new rack-and-pinion axles, and new non-glare headlights. ■ Wider steps, a more spacious platform and improved visibility. Mobile home located on a nice lot. Great starter or rental property. Only $16,000! (N-87) riASHume (517)852-1717 Approx. 12 acres of land with lot of trees with a 3 bedroom ranch home. Fireplaces, baths, first floor laundry. (CH-116) JUST LISTED! Two story, three bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. Priced at $32,000. (N-88) Variable Rate Financing Owners very anxious to sell. 1987 mobile home located on approx. 1 acre. Priced at $31,900. (CH-113) Approx. 5 acres — room for horses. Three bedroom home for only $44,900! (CH-115) L-104. 10 acre building site located in the Nashville area. Contract terms. L-102. Beautiful, wooded building site of approx. 2 acres located north of Mulliken. Contract terms. Has been perked. L-103. Approx. 100 acres with almost 49 acres of woods. Contract terms. L-99. Approx. 20 acres that have been perked in the Mulliken area. L-97. Approx. 33 acres located just north of Clarksville. Contract terms. L-100. Two lots with lake access at Jordan Lake. Only $8,900 for both. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS SATURDAY, MAY 23 - Exceptional opportunity to purchase approx. 53 acres with about '/« mile of lake frontage on Bass Lake in Kent County. MONDAY, JUNE 1 - Older home and buildings located on approx. 15 acres in the Dimondale area. Three perked building sites will also be sold. GOOD DEALS.. .ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE FRIDAY, JUNES........................................................ Older two story brick home on approx, one acre. THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Home located in Eaton Rapids. CALL FOR FLYERS REGARDING THESE PROPERTIES! THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings 945-9526 WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-05-05.pdf c8e52654f23b0f0a0b2f369609400de7 PDF Text Text Bulk 12/30/99 Hastings Pub 1 ic Library ttf PAID US. POSTAGE tiMTINGS. Mi 4P0M F S. Church Street Hastings, HI. 49058 121 HASTINGS PUBL IC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Ml 4 9058 1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1 952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Vol. 120 - No. 40 — Tuesday, May 5, 1992 Maple Valley School’s announces ‘high honor’ students for 1992 For the first time in several Maple Valley News. years, graduation will fall in May. Commencement exer­ Donna Green, valedic­ Donna Green has been nam­ cises have been set for 3 p.m. torian, is the daughter o ed valedictorian and Renee Dingman salutatorian of Sunday, May 31, at the Fuller Robert and Susan Swift of Street athletic field, with the Nashville. Maple Valley's Class of ’92. high school gym as a backup In her high school career More than one-third of the in case of inclement weather. she has won an academic let­ students in the class will High honors students in ter, pins and plaque; a citizen­ graduate with honors or high order of ranking of grade ship award and an accounting honors. point average out of a possible award. She is vice president Seventeen members of the graduating class, expected to 4.0 points are Donna Green and a committee chairwoman (GPA 3.868), Renee ofthe Maple Valley chapter of number about 100, qualified Dingman (3.852), Rachelle the National Honor Society, for high academic honors by Cheeseman (3.784), Victoria and is treasurer of her senior completing 14 semesters of Slocum (3.756), Janet class. designated honors classes and Donna works for the maintaining grade point Boldrey (3.744). Tim Ferrier averages of 3.5 or better, ac­ (3.739), Paul Adrianson Felpausch Food Center in (3.736), Leigh Stine (3.735), Hastings and plans to study cording to Principal Larry Dawn Root (3.710), Darrel accounting at Davenport Col­ Lenz. In addition, 19 other Stine (3.676), Amy Roscoe lege in Battle Creek. She members of the class ranked (3.658), Kelly Hickey hopes to find employment as in the 3.0 to 3.49 range to (3.640), Kelly Endsley an accountant with a major (3.593), Kirk Warner firm. qualify as honor graduates. Renee Dingman, “We have a total of 36 (3.565), James Edinger (3.541), Terrance Dempsey salutatorian, is the daughter of honors and high honors students, which is pretty (3.537) and Chris Musser Roger and Bonnie Dingman of Nashville. good, considering it is more (3.535). She has earned academic Following are profiles on than a third of the class,” said those who submitted informa­ awards for three years, and a Lenz. He added that he has seen a tion and photos in time for citizenship award. She is a “real positive change” in the deadline. A group photo ofthe member ofthe local chapter of academic achievements of 19 honor students achieving the National Honor Society, Maple Valley students in the GPA of 3.0 to 3.49 will ap­ the Spanish Club, has been in­ pear in a later issue of the volved in Project Close-Up, past five years. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Donna Green, Valedictorian Victoria Slocum Fifth-graders attend area Author’s Conference by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Three dozen Maple Valley fifth-graders attended the 13th annual Eaton Area Young Authors’ Conference April 23 at Charlotte. The 36 selected local students came from classrooms of teachers Bob Smith, Vicki Williams, Bernie Hynes and Lori Bunker at Vermontville’s Maplewood Elementary and those of Michael’s. David Hustwick, Laurie Kipp The event is sponsored by and Lynne Harrison at the schools and the Charlotte Kellogg in Nashville. Optimist Club in cooperation The students were among with the Eaton Intermediate some 160 fifth-graders from School District. six Eaton County schools par­ Students had an opportunity ticipating in the day-long ses­ to hear authors, newswriters sion at the Lawrence Avenue and other professionals who Methodist Church. Other shared with them various tips schools represented were on writing, reporting and Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Pot­ other aspects of the art of terville, St. Mary’s and St. communication. Girls from Maplewood attending are seen with teacher Bob Smith, co-chair of the Eaton Area YAC coordinating council. They are (from left, front) Melissa Mansfield, Stacie Goris, Becki Conroy, Erica Krolik, Amber Shilling, (back row) Leslie Grant, Jennifer Morehart, Krista Teasdale, Sara Horowitz, Melanie Shance, Jamie Root, Jonessa Hammonds and Mr. Smith. “Everyone did a wonderful job; they were all excellent,” said Smith, who serves as co­ chair of the Eaton County Young Authors Coordinating Council that plans the yearly event. Maple Valley’s par­ ticipation in the program is funded under a Michigan Department of Education “Gifted and Talented” grant. Smith had the honor of in­ troducing the keynote speaker, Ann Arbor author Joan Bios, whose topic was “Readers, Writers and Books.” Bios is a writer ofchildren’s literature, and has had several books published. One, “The Gathering of Days,” won the Newberry award in 1980, said Smith. He noted that Bios, a senior citizen, has shown persistence in her work and she imparted the value of this trait to the youngsters. “She writes, writes and rewrites,” noted Smith. “Writing was hard for her, but she kept on writing because she liked it.” In his remarks to the assembly, Smith encouraged the children to “accentuate the positive,” and told them about the first sports trophy he ever won. “I was always a failure at sports until I was 40,” he commented. “Then I got drafted to play shuffleboard. I thought I couldn’t do it but I See Author’s conference, Page 5 Rachelle Cheeseman Janet Boldrey and serves on the graduation committee. Renee Works at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. Nonschool activities include a church youth group. She plans to attend Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. After earning a degree in child care or early childhood development, she wants to work at or open a day care center. Rachelle Cheeseman, daughter of Elmer and Carol Cheeseman of Nashville, has won awards for scholastic achievements, for biology, research paper and in Algebra II. Her extra-curricular activities include track and peer tutoring. She is a member of the National Honor Society. Rachelle plans to attend Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo to earn a master’s degree in either child or criminal psychology and to study art. She hopes to become a psychologist. Victoria Slocum, daughter of Tim Ferrier David and Carol Slocum of Charlotte, has earned awards in Algebra II and in advanced keyboard, achieving 63 words per minute. She has won awards for citizenship, perfect attendance and has received an academic letter and pins. Victoria serves on the yearbooks staff; is a member of the Maple Valley marching and concert bands; and has been a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society for three years. She plans to attend Davenport College, where she will major in business manage­ ment and later hopes to work in that field. Janet Boldrey, daughter of Ed and Linda Boldrey of Nashville, is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and has earned academic awards for two years. In extra-curricular activities Janet won an all-conference See High Honors, Page 2 �Jhe Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. May 5. 1992 — Page 2 HIGH HONOR STUDENTS, continued from front page Leigh Stine Paul Adrianson spot for two of the four years Community College for two she has played basketball and years and then enter either the was named most valuable University of Michigan or player in her senior year. She Michigan State University to also was all-conference for study engineering. His career one of the four years she plans are undecided. Paul Adrianson, of Ver­ played vollyeball; and made all-conference and MVP for montville, is the son of James and Mary Adrianson of Carl­ three of her four years on the ingford, Australia. track team. In addition, she is a member Paul lived in that country of the Varsity Club, the for seven months. Spanish Club, and is a fourHe has won an academic year band member. letter and pin, and an award in Janet will attended either chemistry. His extra­ Central Michigan University curricular activities include or Saginaw Valley State National Honor Society, the University to study biology KCC Jazz Band, and playing and physical education. She baseball. He also enjoys plans a career in natural weight-lifting. resource management. Paul plans to attend Kellogg Tim Ferrier, son of Tim Community College and then and Rhea Ferrier of transfer to University of Nashville, is a member of the Michigan for a degree in National Honor Society and chemical engineering. He has won academic awards for plans to make a career of that two years. field. In extra-curricular activities Leigh Stine, daughter of he has been involved in Stephen and Patricia Stine of basketball and weight lifting. Charlotte, is a member of the His non-school activities in­ National Honor Society and clude the youth group of Ver­ has won awards for citizen­ montville Bible Church. ship and academic Tim plans to attend Kellogg achievement. Dawn Root In addition, she has played varsity basketbail and softball, is treasurer of the Spanish Club, and was a member of the marching and concert bands for three years. Leigh was alternate Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Queen for 1991. She enjoys water skiing, swimming and all sports. She plans to attend either Michigan State University or Central Michigan University to major in broadcast jour­ nalism. She hopes to become a TV or radio announcer or to write columns for a newspaper. Dawn Root, daughter of Mike and Vicki Root of Ver­ montville, has won academic awards for two years and a citizenship award. She is a three-year member ofthe National Honor Society and is its treasurer this year; was her class secretary in her sophomore and junior years, and has been a cheerleader for four years. Dawn plans to be married in July and will move to Cleveland, Ohio. Eventually she plans to go to college to become a registered nurse. Darrel Stine, son ofDaniel and Pamela Stine of Charlotte, has academic achievement honors that in­ clude a citizenship award, be­ ing listed in “Who’s Who Among American Students’.’ and the Mid-West Talent Search. He is a member ofthe National Honor Society. His extra-curricular activities in­ clude football, baseball and basketball. Darrel enjoys hunting, fishing and water skiing in his spare time. He said he is undecided about college plans, but wants to study to be a doctor or a physical therapist and to play sports at college. Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 09625735 Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ ............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........... .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m" Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Terry Dempsey Amy Roscoe, daughter of the Rev. Don and Sherry Roscoe of Nashville, has earned awards for citizenship and an academic varsity letter. She has been a member ofthe Nashville Honor Society since her sophomore year; is senior class president; was a member of the high school musical cast; was secretary of her freshman class; and has been a cheerleader since seventh grade. She is an active member in Lightforce Student Ministries, a youth group at Nashville Baptist Church, and has been involved in various evangelism programs. Amy plans to attend either Kellogg Community College or Davenport College, and will major the business field. Kelly Hickey, daughter of Bernard and Ruth Hickey of Nashville, has earned citizen­ ship and academic awards, and a typing award. She is secretary of the local chapter of the National Honor Society, is a member of the Student Council and plays softball. Her non-school activities include being a 4-H Club QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Darrel Stine A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service,.... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 am. Church School ...... 11 am. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK Kelly Hickey Amy Roscoe Kelly Endsley Kirk Warner member and babysitting. Kelly plans to attend Davenport College to study international travel and tourism and hopes to become a travel agent. Kelly Endsley, daughter of Royal and Vickie Stickles of Vermontville, has earned scholastic achievement and citizenship awards and a perfect attendance award for two years. She is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society; was vice president of her junior class; secretary ofthe Spanish Club in her junior year; was a member of the band from sixth through eleventh grade; was a Student Council member in her junior year; and served on the Vermont­ ville Syrup Festival Queen’s court. Kelly is a co-op student at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. She plans to con­ tinue to work there after graduation and to take night classes at either Lansing Com­ munity College or Kellogg Continued on next page— Meet Louie The Loser Think your insurance is too high? Call for free quote. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517*852-2005 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... . 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship .................... 7 p.m. Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN MEKLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 am. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ...Bible School 10: 30 am Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m....Evening Worship Bible Study: �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 3 Barry Area United Way announces name change to represent county The Barry Area United Way has voted to change its name to the Barry County United Way to reflect that it now represents the entire county. The local United Ways in Nashville and Woodland last year decided to merge with the former Barry Area United Way. As a result of this change, the Y.M.C.A. has expanded countywide. All other United Way agencies already serve all county residents. The Barry County United way in 1991 raised more than $235,000. The local organiza­ tion helps underwrite 20 agen­ cies throughout Barry County, including the Y.M.C.A., Boy Scouts, Girl. Scouts, Camp Fire, Child Abuse, Family United W^y and Children Services, Food Bank, Commission on Aging, Hospice, Habitat for Humani­ ty, Love Inc., S.A.F.E. Place, Red Cross and the Salvation Army. “The Barry County United Way is a local organization with local volunteers, staff, contributors and recipients,’’ said Cathy Williamson, ex­ ecutive director. The local United Way also HIGH HONOR STUDENTS, from page 2— Community College. Longrange plans could include studies at Michigan State University. Kirk Warner, son of Steve and Kathy Warner of Ver­ montville, has received an academic letter; is a Student Council member; is involved in the ski club; participated in teen court; is on the varsity baseball team; and par­ ticipated in the annual Red Cross blood drive at the school. He works part time and plays a lot of sports in his spare time. Kirk plans to attend Central Michigan University or Ferris State to earn a degree in plastic engineering. Terrence Dempsey, son of Barton and Karen Dempsey of Charlotte, has earned an academic letter, and awards for citizenship, scholarship, and Spanish; was listed three years in “Who’s Who Among American Students” and won second place in the UN essay contest. He has been a member of students Against Drunk Driv­ ing for four years; is a fouryear Student Council member; has been a member of National Honor Society for three years and is points reviewer for that organiza­ tion; was sophomore class vice president; junior class president; Spanish club presi­ dent and three-year member; member of Teen Court; a par­ ticipant in Project Close-Up; yearbook staff member for four years, and managing editor ofthe yearbook for two years; a musical cast member; and played jayvee basketball. In non-school activities Terry has had a part-time job for two years; has traveled across the country; and is secretary-treasurer of his church youth group. He plans to attend Mar­ quette University in Wisconsin or Albion College to major in business management­ international business, with a minor in Spanish. He hopes to work for a ma­ jor business firm and then move up to the international market to conduct commerce with foreign countries. Terry said he would like to eventually live in Spain “if I can get that far.” Chris Musser, son of David and Joy Musser of Ver­ montville, and James Edinger, son of James and Dawn Edinger of Nashville, did not submit profiles or photos in time for publication. has voted to withhold its pay­ ment of the 1 percent fee to the United Way of America until further consideration can be made. The decision was made by the Board of Direc­ tors, headed by Dick Ward, at its April 16 meeting. The national United Way organization has come under fire because of charges that former director William Aramony spent money inappropriately. “Our number one commit­ ment is to this community and the people we serve,” said Williamson. “Until we can give this community straight answers about what’s going on at the national level, we’re going to withhold our dues.” Last 'Over 50' group meeting is May 12 The last “Over 50” All Maple Valley residents meeting for this school year are invited to attend. There will be held in the Maple will be a potluck with drinks Valley Jr.-Sr. High Tuesday, and table service provided. May 12, School Library at Each one is asked to bring a 12:30 p.m. dish to pass. Eaton Federal CARD SHOW Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 6133 S. PENNSYLVANIA • FREE MmMon portunity to see some of the technology vailable to the students at the high school. For further information, call the Community Education office at 852-9275. LENDER Whether you’re buying a new home or just fixing-up your old one, Eaton Federal Savings Bank is ready to help. Our home mortgage specialists are familiar with current real estate values in Eaton County and can advise you on different loan programs, qualifications and terms, plus the most competitive rates available. Come in and “nail down” your own home loan today at Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Local people, helping local people — that’s what we’re all about at Eaton Federal Savings Bank. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: LANSING * GOVERNOR’S INN Following lunch, there will be a program featuring students from the seventh grade art class and students from the journalism class. There will be also be an op- HT ome TL oan T BASEBALL MAY 9 • SATURDAY, 10 A.M. ■ 5 P.M. The Public Relations Committee or the Barry County United Way met April 29 to plan for the 1993 Campaign. Pictured are (from left, clockwise) Diane Meyer, Fran Johnson, Alice Jones, Chuck Monica, (Campaign Chair), Cliff Dolan (Committee Chair), John Jacobs, and Mary Knapp. FDIC INSURED All Eaton Federal offices will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �Memories of the Past Local tidbits brightened grim Depression news by Susan Hinckley The front page of The Nashville News 58 years ago this week reflected the hard times of the Great Depression besetting the nation. Besides several grim finan­ cial accounts of local and state importance, there were reports of an attempted gas theft at a station north oftown and the arrest of three young men charged with burglary o> a Nashville home. There were a few happy notes: the success of the 13th annual Mother-Daughter ban­ quet at the local Methodist church and the reopening of Star Theatre with a new screen and the latest in sound equipment. Some of the most entertain­ ing and enlightening items reported that week, however, appeared as tidbits in the local news columns elsewhere in the paper. Let’s take a look at a few of them from the issue of May 3, 1934: News in Brief — A very beautiful and in­ teresting sight on Thomapple River over the weekend was a large flock of ducks enjoying the river as a place to dip and dive, which was witnessed and enjoyed by many families on both sides of the river. — Another mud storm was reported last week, develop­ ing from a western dust storm and arriving here with rain. It made quite a smudge on the clean cars, house windows, etc. Some people had to stop and clean their automobile glass so they could see. — Sudden and severe changes in weather conditions were predicted by two promi­ nent astronomers because of the presence on the sun of a gigantic spot 16,000 miles wide. To Earle G. Linsley of Chabot Observatory, Mills College, and Dr. Albert Newlin, protege of Father Richard, the spot meant forthcoming storms, rains, elec­ trical disturbances and sudden climatic changes. They observed the spot for the first time April 20. It will take 12 days for the spot, visible now to small telescopes, to cross the face of the sun. — Rumor has it that down or up the Thomapple River several miles from Mid­ dleville there is to be a nudist camp. While to many the war­ drobe is approaching that stage, still we don’t think dear old Barry County wants any colonies of this nature, and surely it wouldn’t help the tex­ tile business anyway. — The Dramatic Club put on a play and musical pro­ gram at the Beigh-McKelvey school PTA Friday night. Springtime farm work often was a family affair, but for a Vermontville family the 1934 season was especially difficult when nearly all were stricken with scarlet fever. Only the mother, recovering from recent surgery, was spared. This local farm family of that era is unidentified. Deferred Annuities: The Safe And Systematic Way To Save. Auto-Owners no-load, tax-deferred annuities credit high interest earnings to your savings program. Contributions can be made at any time with convenient plans available for those who want to make deposits on a regular basis. Contact your Auto-Owners agency for details and join the millions who save billions the annuity way. Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business -------- Tki, No Probb^nPeoph,- Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 — The Knights of Pythias conferred the rank of Knight on 10 candidates Tuesday night* — The south side was the scene of another automobile accident Saturday night when Jesse Guy, driving his truck, ran into Vem Blanck’s car, which was standing still for lack of gas, while someone had gone for gas. The acci­ dent happened at the M-14 curve near the consolidated school at the edge of Nashville, and no one was hurt. The truck wasn’t hurt much, but the Blanck car was badly damaged. (Note: M-14 is now M-66, and the con­ solidated school referred to by the writer was the BeighMcKelvey at the comer of Bivens Road.) — Adolph Douse Jr. Castleton Township Treasurer, was settling up Tuesday with the county treasurer. — Welland Bates of Detroit, brother-in-law of Dr. Kelsey of Vermontville, who was operated on for appen­ dicitis at Community Hospital (in Nashville) on Friday is now at Dr. Kelsey’s. — Mr. Carpenter, who lives in a small house on John Tyler’s farm, southeast Vermontville, was waiting on the Hallenback comers, three miles east of town, for a ride to the Gresham coal mine, where he was working, and darted across the road in front of a car from Detroit. He was knocked down and it was thought some bones were broken. He was brought by Dr. Kelsey to the community hospital here, where it was found no bones were broken, but he was badly bruised and suffered from shock. Dr. Kelsey took him to his home next day. — Mr. and Mrs. Jay Penn­ ington of Maple Grove brought their granddaughter, Eva Rose, to Dr. Pultz Tues­ day evening for treatment. She is threatened with pneumonia. — Mrs. George S. Mar­ shall received word that her sister-in-law, Mrs. Alfred H. Along the Thomapple River in Nashville in 1934 residents enjoyed a nature show provided by the aquatic antics of a large flock of ducks. Along the same stream at Middleville, residents were concerned about a nature show of another sort as rumors of a proposed nudist camp spread. Gray of Corinth, N. Y., had passed away, and left Tuesday for that place. Mr. Gray is also reported critically ill. Mrs. Marshall will spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Burdell Yates of Nor­ thville, N. Y., before return­ ing home. — Arthur Bassett has returned from Spring Arbor, where he has spent con­ siderable time oflate, in the il­ lness and death ofhis aunt and father, Mrs. Libbie Baker and Calvin Bassett. — Phyllis Brumm is assisting at Community Hospital as night nurse again. — Billie Hoffman is gain­ ing nicely from his recent operation and is able to sit out in the yard these nice days. — Miss Dora Baas, who resumed her teaching at Schoolcraft after the Easter vacation, continues to gain in strength. — Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hecox are having extensive repairs made on the house, east of town, both inside and outside. Elmer Hanes is doing the work. — Mrs. Henrietta Deller, who has spent the winter in Charlotte and Detroit, has returned to her home here. — Dave DeVine has a new used Ford truck. — Harold Wenger and family have gone to housekeeping in Mrs. Miner­ va Rothaar’s house. — J. H. Hamilton and family have moved west of Nashville, from the Fred Rawson house on East Main Street in Vermontville. — Mrs. John VanDeventer and baby son, John Morrison, were returned Wednesday to their home, from Pennock Hospital, in the Hess am­ bulance. John VanDeventer drove to Indiana Tuesday for his wife's mother, who will get acquainted with her new grandson and remain at the VanDeventer home for some time. — The Frank Smith family, Vermontville, are afflicted, just as the spring work is getting under way. The family, with the exception of Mrs. Smith, who was recently operated on at Pennock Hospital, have scarlet fever. — There is said to be a shortage of feed in this section as the spring season is so slow developing. — When last week’s News came out Thursday, there was a spring tooth harrow adver­ Wednesday at Mrs. George tised for A. G. Murray, and Harvey’s, with Mrs. Clyde before noon that day he had Hamilton, Mrs. Fem Mix, Mrs. Ard Decker, Mrs. Ruth two buyers. — Putnam Library will be Wood and Mrs. Fay Fisher as open Saturday afternoon and the other guests. They made a merry day of it with heaps of evening, beginning June 1. — Mr. and Mrs. Marshall good things to eat and several and family of Thomapple birthday guests. Lake are moving in the Clever — Harvey Ames was burn­ house on the south side. ed, braised and suffered three — Will Mater is preparing broken ribs when the tractor to serve beer at his restaurant which he was discing with and pool room. He has his reared and fell on him while permit, and he has applied for he was at work on the James a license. Boulter farm, three miles east — Charlotte’s council of Delton. Ames was under adopted a resolution to peti­ the machine for an hour. Mr. tion the Consumers Power Boutler found him and tried to Co. to restore the boulevard get him out with no avail and lighting system in the business then several neighbors work­ district. ed for about an hour to release — Lack of funds, it was an­ him. nounced, will force the clos— (Maple Grove) The ing of Kalamazoo’s public Maple Leaf Grange held a schools May 25, instead of special meeting Saturday June 15. It is estimated evening. A bountiful supper teachers will lose $50,000 in was served at 7:30 p.m. The salaries. Star degree team, composed — Vidian Roe was home of 25 members, initiated 11 from Michigan State College candidates, who took the work over the weekend. in four degrees of the subor­ — New phone patrons are: dinate Grange. It was a very Stuart Draper, Morgan, farm beautiful and impresive residence, 117-F12. service. Lawrence Osborn, home, — (West Maple Grove) 163. Carl Tuttle, reconnected, The community gave a 197. White Bros. Meat shower for Mr. and Mrs. Market, 7. And an extension Kenneth Mead Saturday even­ from the Hurd Garage to ing. A nice assortment ofgifts Mechanic Shafer’s apartment were brought, and everyone for use while Mr. Hurd is enjoyed the social time. away. — (Evans District) A very — The Rev. Arthur J. Mor- large crowd attended the ris, former M. E. minister of funeral of Mrs. Laura Ritchie the Michigan conference and at the home of her parents, its statistician, now publisher Mr. and Mrs. Will Cunnof The Maple Rapids Press, ingham, where she had been and Mr. and Mrs. Harry tenderly cared for the past Wolcott, also of Maple year. She had been a patient Rapids,, were weekend sufferer from cancer for the visitors of Mr. and Mrs. past two years. Much symWillard St. Clair Gloster, pathy is extended to the famipublishers of The Nashville ly, and especially to the three News. . little boys she leaves. A — Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hurd number from Hart, Mich., her went out to their farm toward former home, attended. Kalamazoo early last week.. — — (West Vermontville) — John Wolcott has been Early Saturday morning Fred very sick with gall bladder Childs met with a painful accicolic and detained at home by dent, when a cow kicked him his illness. in the stomach, tearing the — Mr. and Mrs. Fred ligaments loose below the Wotring were accompanied breast bone. Dr. Lofdahl adby Mrs. L. H. Cook on their ministered aid, and Fred is trip to Wyandotte for the an- getting along as well as could nual operetta put on by be expected.. Mildred Wotring, teacher off — (North Irish Street) L. music of the Wyandotte Oversmith and his driver of schools, and on their return Charlotte, the Porter Pain they called on Mrs. Wotring’s King dealer, came around a brother, W. O. Hullinger of little earlier than a year ago. Royal Oak. — (Branch district) The — A jolly birthday party Branch school played a game was enjoyed last week Continued on nextpage �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 5 AUTHOR'S CONFERENCE, was forced into it and took se­ cond place.’* The moral of the story, Smith said, is “to keep trying.” ’ Leading up to the county- wide conference, most of the children in local school pro­ grams had written their own books of short stories, short plays, poetry, jokes or non­ fiction, with many including &% *4*5 Ss£ SSJ s *bsS O di'SS''35^J - ^sfeite R EE HiirtJ A®ns। ■*> iffth A® >» tahini hm ns tannlt^^ dirtailtiiita a> fc tn -^tai m ^kiffetii!i| a; pcil tasSai □E ra.Uui?Jsy Hl HEritJJI|lll fctamw i'k dS«ta,util • jj jSftlMtlS ifrKart® aK jtliis.ini1’ lta irf nJ ip ® -H2. «® -Mta ft tounflF iowfrU* Kai fartWaW* s® aU®®®!' J" r, w>w >w‘ to- *F Youth authors from Kellogg School who participated in the Eaton area conference were (from left, front row) Shawn Graham, Dustin London, Jane Spears, Rick Stephens, (middle row) Steve Frith, Lisa Stamp­ ski, Janelle Sottillie, (back) Lee Gould, Brandon Phenix and Andrea Mace. Each student was awarded a certificate such as the one held by Lisa. Memories of the past, continued from 4 ofbaseball with Barryville last Friday afternoon. The Branch team won the game, score 31 to 26. — (Barryville) Don Potter started working in the creamery Monday morning. — (South Vermontville) Clare Ash of Chester began work Monday for Asa Strait in place of Bill Anderson. — (Lacey) The onion growers are busy drilling in their onions. Ed Schlyer is putting in four acres on Ben Conklin’s farm adjoining Bristol Lake. William Schlyer and Jake Boysen from Gun marsh are drilling theirs this week. Mr. Boysen bought a piece of muck land from Charlie Stanton, known as the Norman place. — (North Irish Street) Will Sweet had a sale last Thurs­ day. Harry Pennington cried the sale. (Kalamo) At the semifinals of the annual spelling contest, sponsored by the Charlotte Republican-Tribune, township winners were selected Saturday. Dorothy Shields of the South Kalamo school, whose teacher is Miss Alberta Barlond, won for Kalamo Township. — (Nashville) As an indica­ tion of the return of better times in our locality, the postal receipts are said to be increasing, and this is said to be one of the best barometers in business. • a:»» original illustrations. These works were brought to the conference to share with other young writers. After the general assembly in the church sanctuary, the children broke into smaller groups for sessions in which they shared books or heard from professionals on various aspects of writing and story telling. Among the presenters was Kelli Saam of WLNS-TV, Lansing, who discussed television reporting and writing. After lunch in the church basement, the group reassembled in the sanctuary for an afternoon general ses­ sion. Margaret Culver, an Eaton Rapids librarian, gave a presentation of story-telling. Another speaker was Jon Tomlanovich, superintendent of the Eaton Intermediate School District. Entertainment at the con­ ference was furnished by 1991 Maple Valley graduate Bill Reynolds, who delighted the children with his piano and accordian music and his own version of “Name That Tune.” “He was great,” said Smith. “He had the kids spell­ bound. They gave him more attention than (they would give) any teacher.” Dignitaries at the event in­ cluded State Rep. Frank Fit­ zgerald, and the president of Eaton Rapids, accompanied by three city councilmen, who presented a proclamation declaring April 23 as Young Authors' Day in that city. Maple Valley students at­ tending the event were Eli Brisco, Jeff Braden, Ben Car­ rigan, Becki Conroy, Nathan Davidson, Aaron Dempsey, Steve Frith, Lee Gould, Stacie Goris, Shawn Graham, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Jonessa Hammonds, Karl Hoover, Sara Horowitz, Zac Jarvie, Erica Krolik, Dustin London, Andrea Mace, Melissa Mansfield, Jennifer Morehart, Brandon Phenix, Craig Rogers, Jamie Root, Melanie Shance, Ben Shepherd, Amber Shilling, Janelle Sottillie, Jane Spears, Joe Stadel, Lisa Stampski, Rick Stephens, Krista Teasdale, Adam Thompson Preston White and Loren Wright. Maplewood boys who attended the Youth Authors' Conference were (from left, front) Joe Stadel Jeff Branden, Loren Wright, Preston White, Ben Carrigan Eli Brisco, (back) Adam Thompson, Trent Graham, Karl Hoover, Nathan Davidson Zac Jarvie, Aaron Dempsey and Ben Shepard. Obituaries Dale G. Walls Lapham WALTERBORO - Dale G. Walls Lapham, 72 of 276 Carolina Circle, Walterboro, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 1992 at the Colleton Regional Hospital. Mr. Lapham was bom’ on April 9, 1920 in Nashville, the son ofthe late Lee Lapham and Ruth Walls Lapham. He was a World War H and a Korean War Navy Veteran and was the adjutant for the American Legion Post #93, and was also very active in working with the Boys Staters. He was a retired professor having taught at the John Hopkins University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Roosevelt University, the Citadel and the United States Naval Stenography School. He also taught at both the secon­ dary and college levels in Colorado and Nebraska. He was a graduate ofthe Universi­ ty ofDenver with a BA in Jour­ nalism and a MA degree in Spanish from the Universidad Internacional, Saltillo, Mexico. He was a member of the American Association of University Porfessors and a member of the Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages. He was a member of the Walterboro Moose Lodge #1938 and was an employee of the Stone Oil Company. He attended the St. Anthonys Catholic Church. Mr. Lapham is survived by his wife, Fely Longakit Lapham; three sisters, Donna McCoy ofOregon, Ohio, Betty Phillips of Battle Creek, and Virginia Allen of Bellevue; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 30 at the St. Anthonys Catholic Church with Father Victor Seidel offi­ ciating. Burial, with Military Honors, was in the Beaufon National Cemetery directed by the Brice W. Herndon & Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Legion, Post #93, P.O. Box 414, Walterboro, South Carolina, ,29488. ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters | BINGO ■ maple valley h.s. cafeteria ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 iiiiniiiiiii.«fiiiiiniiiiiiii Wanted LAWNS TO MOW in the Nashville area. 852-9221. WANTED shallow well piston or jet pump, prefer piston in good or repairable condition at a reasonable price. 758-3836 after 6p.m. Farm » 15®**?& ** Pica. WLwW Ito »■ H>«sd s L-i# . _>«d &tot M & & rMM*"* - *"* *"*iiii Lots of nice clothing for men, women and children. Prom dress, toys, colored-lynx video game, Johnson’s woodburner, end tables, oak treadle sewing machine, Carlisle school bell, gas grill, milk cans, cast iron kettle, ice cream stools, cross cut saws, old tools and other good collectibles. <(? <*(*? MAY 6th, 7th & 8th ji1 ji^'1 Pete Benton 2652 Ionia Rd., Vermontville 8:30-6:00 no earl y sales W from frontpage iia iaWn FISH FOR STOCKING Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis* Fish Fann, Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. Ph. (616) 628-2056 days (616) 624-6215 evenings. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner 517-543-1002._____ WELDING AND REPAIR: all metals portable heli-arc, on site aluminum boat repair, custom steel fabrication. Call anytime, NORTH SHORE WELDING, 5300 Curtis Road, Nashville, 852-2233. | Planters • Silk & Fresh Arrangements ^| Flowering Plants • Mums • Fresh Cut Flowers and Balloons Mapes Family Florist 107 North Main Street, Nashville ^£4*1 Phone ... 517-852-2050 R �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 6 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. HighSchool honor roll announced Simpson, Marin Smith, ♦Nicholas Thompson, Mason Trowbridge, Matthew Williams, Seth Wright. 7th Grade Evelyn Ackley, Mandy Beemer, *Aaron Branden­ burg, Charles Brisco, Darren Cobb, Kevin Conkey, Lisa Crutcher, Amber Davidson, Martin Dawson, Devon Durkee, Brandon Eberly, Janette Emery, Jennifer Gard­ ner, Nicholas Garza, ♦Rox­ anne Guernsey, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, *Dana Hamilton, Kevin Hansen, Scott Herman, Mike Heyboer, Erin Hokanson, Sarah Hughes, Marie Jewell, Robert Joseph, Sandra Kangas, David Koch, Richard Krebs, Dan Leep, Jim Mit­ chell, Joel Mittelstaedt, Jon Nash, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Matt Pennington, Daniel Potter, Scott Rooks, ♦Robb Rosin, Angela Rumsey, Carla Shook, Brady 8th Grade Samantha Ashley, * Ethan Berry, Keisha Brauer, Regina Coblentz, Delisa Cortwright, Jessica Fawley, Lucas Forquer, Riley Fowler, ♦Kerri Gibson, Andy Gordon, ♦Derek Graham, Corin Guernsey, Scott Heyboer, ♦Jody Jody Hickey, *Tracy Hickey, Jach Histed, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Crystal Hubka, Martin Junglas, ’Jennifer Kangas, Pete Kellepourey, ’Nichole Kirwin, Nicole Kraai, ♦Lind­ sey Krolik, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Teri McDiarmid, Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin, Kelly Mengyan, You can tell Mother you love her in many ways with a... Blooming Plant, Floral Arrangement, Planter, Outdoor Plants or a Nice Gift from Maple Leaf Florist & Gifts Next to the Library • 311 N. Main, Nashville 852-2138 • HOURS: 9 to 6 SENIOR 10% EVERYDAY OFF TIME TO ORDER MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 25 URN LINERS MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Kathryn Murphy, Erin Owen, ♦Sara Parish, Marylou Pena, Kristi Priddy, Justine Quick, Jennifer Reid, Nicole Reid, Patrick Robins, Jaclyn Sealy, Wayne Shance, Heather Ship­ man, ’Leah Sleeper, Jacob Snow, Chris Sulcer, ’Andy Swartz, Brigette Vallance, Becky Vedder, Chadwick Wakely. 9th Grade Teresa Aiken, ♦Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Richard Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Dena Bignail, Lanette Brumm, Allison Burpee, Christina Coblentz, ♦Andrew (Ogden) Cole, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, ♦Nate Dipert, Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Travis Graham, Tony Green, Aman­ da Greenman, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, ♦Dana Hasselback, Jeff Hay, Charity Hester, Frank Hicks, Shannon f Hoffman, Shane Howard, Andrea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Christa Kirby, Suzan Koch, Sarah Leep, Greg Little, Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, ’Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Graciela Pena, ’Jeff Pennington, ’Heather Philipp, Gabe Priddy, Arnie Reid, Jennifer Ripley, Tam­ my Ripley, Jim Skelton, Kris­ ty Smith, Joyelle Stine, Holly Taylor, Brian Thomason, Rachel Thompson, Jason Vandervlucht, Tony Vandervlucht, Mathew Walliczek, Brandy Wawier- MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • REALTOR- Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD............................ HUBERT DENNIS ■s Eves. 726-0223 ......... 852-1784 ........ 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 ........ 726-0122 CONGRATULATIONS This 1983 manufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11x28 addi­ tion, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building-garage. Sets high beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis. Listed at $39,900. (CH-398) room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appointment today!! to see (N-153) HASTINGS • $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) HORSE FARM • 7 PLUS ACRES • NEW LISTING • NORTH OF NASH­ VILLE- Eight room, 4 bedroom, - VACANT LAND - 2 story home. Central air, 1st floor laundry, nice wood trim throughout, fireplace in living 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - NEW LISTING: FARM (50 OR 100 ACRES) SOUTH OF NASHVILLE Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/ minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to k appreciate! Call Jeri(F-156) Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. room. Wooded setting, 4 barns, some fences. Call Jeri Baker for appointment to seel! (CH-155) NEAR VERMONTVILLE (VL-247) JUST LISTED: 114 acres (approx.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) Matt 10th Grade Kori Armour, ’Christina Bigelow, April Blakely, Stephanie Bouwens, Jeremy Brzycki, Jeffrey Burpee, Retha Byrd, Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, ’Lisa Dickinson, Lora Emery, Shannon Fawley, Donna Gar­ rett, Jaime Gibson, Alicia Golovich, Leslie Gould, Todd Guernsey, Craig Hamilton, ♦Stacy Harvey, Timothy Hass, Stacey Hawblitz, Tara Hoover, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Justin Lake, Brian Lewis, Jennifer McArthur, Melissa Melvin, Lisa Met­ zger, Chris Miller, Jon Mit­ chell, ♦Benjamin Mudry, ♦ Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, Scott Planck, ♦Cyn­ thia Potter, Daniel Rasey, ♦William Rooks, Kristina Rucinski, Jenifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, Cheri Ses­ sions, Linette Snyder, Brent Stine, Jeremy Swift, Justin Thrun, ’Shawn Vanderhoff, Angelo Walliczek, Debra White, Mellinda White, Lisa Wood. 11th Grade ♦Aymie Alderink, Pam Arquilla, ’Dean Beardslee, ♦Kyle Booher, Matthew Bowen, Tanya Bowen, *Joel Butler, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Becky Cor­ kwell, Kale Dipert, Scott English, *Daniel F inkier, Bret Flower, Michelle Gidner, Mandi Goodnoe, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Chris Harmon, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Fuller Street Elementary honor roll set 4th Grade All A’s Michelle Jewell, Teather Lowe, Leah Smith, Alexis Smith, Jessie Gerin. A-B Average ON 139 ACRES SOUTH OF VER­ MONTVILLE on blacktop road. STATE ST., NASHVILLE • TURN OF CENTURY, nicely decorated 6 nia, Cliff Weller, Williams. 10 ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) A Brett Leonard, Ben Hester, Cassady Murphy, Samantha Rice, Mandy Way, David Kangas, Pat Chaffee, Joshua Curtis, Stephanie Ayers, Jamie Little, Emily Aspinall, Matthew France, Craig Harvey, Andrea Kreps, Josh Oleson, Lindsay Pettengill, Tanya Powers, Tiffany Robins, Nathan Swift, Becky Wilson, Tiffany Sparks, Rich Smith, Dan Skedgell, Brad Rapson, Amy Pennington, Kevin Mengyan, Mike Meade, Jessica McIntyre, Brook Bennett, Chris Lentz, Kim Knoll, Brooke Joppie, Brandon Garvey, Joe Elliston, Angie Decker, Elizabeth Criddle, Tiffani Coats, Tif­ fany Banks, Ryan Emerick, Brett Lancaster, Matt Lingholm, Heather Brisco. For Rent HOME FOR LEASE ON RIVER IN NASHVILLE 525 Reed St., 3 bedroom, large yard, garden area, energy efficient, washer/dryer hookup, newer appliances, 1 year lease. Securi­ ty deposit, references required, $550 per month plus utilities, avail. June 1. 510-229-3679. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24. hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Seth Kangas, Kissandra Mathews, Carl Mazurek, ♦Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Karen Price, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Mindy Shoup, Aaaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kevin Stevens, Heather Steward, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. 12th Grade Paul Adrianson, Cabe Allen, Scott Armour, *Janet Boldrey, ♦Rchelle Cheeseman, Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Demp­ sey, ’Renee Dingman, James Edinger, Kelly Endsley, Tony Eye, ’Tim Ferrier, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, Melissa Gillean, ’Donna Green, Holli Hale, ’Brice Hasselback, Kel­ ly Hickey, Rebecca Jensen, Jamie Joseph, Vicky Koch, T.J. Loy, ’Dianna Mahoney, ♦Corey Mettler, Cindy Mor­ ris, Chris Mudry, Matt Nehmer, Travis Norton, Aaron Patrick, ’Janet Pool, Jerry Reese, Mindy Reid, Jeremy Reynolds, Carrie Root, ’Dawn Root, *Amy Roscoe, Tim Schilz, Shawn Scott, Blanca Serrano, Vic­ toria Slocum, Dana Snyder, ♦Darrel Stine, ’Leigh Stine, Marie Summers, Craig Swan­ son, Casey Thompson, Carol Vanderske, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Heather Wright. ’Indicates all A’s. Superintendent’s Corner Challenging and nuturing gifted and talented kids BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks The adopted mission of our school includes statements that “All students are entitled to a copmrehensive education” and “We will nurture the potential of every student.” Because of the great differences in student aptitudes and abilities, fulfilling this mission requires a variety of instruc­ tional methods and programs. One category of students, often referred to as “gifted and talented,” has unique learning aptitudes, styles and needs. Nurturing their potential requires a variety of advanced ex­ periences and opportunities, which other students do not usual­ ly need or desire. Some believe that these students have so much ability that they do not need to be nurtured or offered special programs by the schools. That is not generally true. Research indicates that gifted and talented students often drop out of school and do not make the best use of their abilities when they are not challeng­ ed and nurtured. Although every student has equal worth, every student does not have the sme educational ability, interests or needs. It is essential for the good of our students and our society that we provide educational programs and services that help all of our students to reach their full potential. In earlier years, schools may have leaned too far toward meeting the needs of gifted and talented students, at the ex­ pense of those with less academic ability. That was unfor­ tunate. It would also be unfortunate if we leaned too far to the other extreme, at the expense of the gifted and talented students. As was noted in a recent resolution by the State Board of Education, let us “be devoted to the special educational needs and accomplishments ofgifted and talented students and the ac­ companying responsibility to help develop that talent so that all students may realize their fullest potential.” That is the mis­ sion of our school, state and nation. FAMILY EYE CARE Complete Quality Vision Care Since 1929 • Specializing in vision problems • Routine eye examinations • Contact lenses • Visual - motor perception problems of school aged children • Industrial safety: Special attention to occupational vision problems ^^MoalerC ^MoalerCardJ visa HOURS r Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon ! Monday thru Friday 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Most Insurance Accepted HASTINGS, MI �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday. May 5, 1992 —- Page 7 Nashville VFW Post to install officers The Glen Erin Pipe Band of DeWitt made their eighth appearance at Vermontville's annual festival. Due to a production error, the photo of of the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps appeared above this caption in last week's story of the 1992 Maple Syrup Festival. This was the first time in eight years the Pipe Band has had to perform in rain at Vermontville's celebration. Pipe Band performs at Festival Joint installation of officers will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, for officers of V.F.W. Post No. 8260 and Ladies Auxiliary in Nashville. A potluck will follow the installation. Following are members for Post 8260 being installed: Commander, Kay Rathbum; Sr. Vice, Frank Histed; Jr. Vice, Bud Rost; Quarter­ master, Harvey Dunkelberger; Chaplain, Red Washbum; Surgeon, Marvin Hulsebos; Adjuant, Charlotte Tesch; Judge Advocate, John Rapson; Guard, Lawrence Jarrard; and Trustees, first year, Bob Anderson, second year, Howard Allen and third year, David Ruffner. Auxiliary members to be in­ stalled include President, Corrine Graham; Sr. . Vice, Elizabeth Nichols; Jr. Vice, Mary Maus; Secretary, Jeanetta King; Treasurer, Genevieve Allen; Chaplain, Agnes Hill; Conductress, Lin­ da Hummell; Guard, Pamela Purchis; Trustees, first year, Teresa Kellogg, second year, Michele Dunkelberger; and Patrotic Instructor, Alice King. Dad’s Post No. 241 installa­ tion was held April 26 with the following members being installed: President, Wayne Hill; Secretary, Harvey Dunkelburger; Treasurer, Raymond Histed; Sr. Vice, Clayton Powers; Chaplain, Kay Rathbum. Friends of Putnam Library seek officers, members Michael N. Callton, presi­ dent of the Friends of Putnam Public Library, is seeking names of people interested in serving as officers of the organization. “Last year was a great year for the group and this year we’re looking, for new blood and new ideas,” said Callton. Group positions include president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. “Please let us know even if you just want to be a member, not an officer,” added Callton. “The more people we have, the more tun it is.” Traditional FOL-sponsored events such as Children’s Story Hour and the Christmas program went well last year, said Callton, but he noted that his favorite was the Hallo­ ween Haunted House, which was a new event at the Nashville library. Anyone interested in runn­ ing for an office in the Friends organization or in becoming a member may call Putnam Library at 852-9723 or Dr. Callton’s office at 852-2070. Mother’s Day Special... 10% Off - Reception held for area couple Leo and Grace Marisch at­ tended the wedding reception of their daughter, Cindy and Emmett Rigsbee in Alexan­ dria, Va. last weekend. The wedding ceremony took place Feb. 8 with a honeymoon to Tahiti. Both are employed in Washington, D.C. ALL PERMS - g Expires 5/12/92 The Village Hair Port HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Some evenings by appointment. w® 726-0257 Mens • Womens * Childrens. ■Wntrejiricj., 1 ffi’sifflisifaiiiiuj so® is j mj |$| 5 KSli&ISJKlIpEJ inrito.taite HiiitaMiOiil taiErEtai!K& ■ddfyterih fagfoiiaite hbhIctb^W* ipiil Flipping flapjacks at the MV Band Boosters' stand during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival were Gary VanderVlucht (left) and the Rev. Alan Mettler. During production of last week's Maple Valley News VanderVlucht was inadvertantly cut out of the photo that appeared with the festival story. jd^aWatalk’ Barry County Commission on Aging menu set BAYER salad, winter blend, cookie. 439 Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 6 Friday, May 8 Taco salad, fruit. Thursday, May 7 Turkey Stroganoff, tossed Meatloaf with gravy, mash­ ed potatoes, french cut green beans, bread, oleo, fruit. Monday, May 11 Salisbury steak, parsley potatoes, 5-way blend, bread, oleo, tropical fruit. Events ANNUAL 5 GARAGE SALE Thursday, May 7 • Friday, May 8 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both Days ...at Ruth Hickey’s, 9118 LAWRENCE RD., NASHVILLE, % miles west off of M-66 on Lawrence Rd. Toni's Style Shop ■■V ■ TABLETS OR TABLE CAP CAPLETS MAXIMUM STRENGTH 100’S ..$5.99 DIGITAL BLOOO PRESSURE MONITOR 41060 $29.99 Tuesday, May 12 Chicken florentine, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, oleo, jello. Bkkrt^'' 11 ASPIRIN 100’S Wednesday, May 6 Delton, Blood Pressure, door prize; Nashville, The Old Timers; all sites bring a friend day and Mexican day. Thursday, May 7 Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 8 - Nashville, popcorn. Monday, May 11 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; all sites picture day. Tuesday, May 12 - All sites puzzles, Senior Power Day in Lansing. BAIN DE SOLEIL SUNCARE TROPICAL DELUXE OIL 6 OZ.. . ORANGE GELEE SUNFILTER SPF 4 3.125 OZ.......................... WATERPROOF CREME SPF 6 3.125 OZ..................................... SPORT LOTION SPF 15 5 OZ.. SUNLESS TANNING CREME. 3.125 OZ.................................... WATERPROOF SUNBLOCK CREME SPF 15 3.125 OZ.. ...$4.49 CENTRUM SILVER 60’S BAIN SALE PRICE LESS MFG. REFUND ...... sin .$4.09 .$5.08 ..$5.88 1 ..$4.77 DEPEND ’ ASSORTED SIZES AND ABSORBANCIES (SILVER'; .-1.00 DRAMAMINE TAMPA X UNDERGARMENTS OR BRIEFS Centrum' YOUR COST AFTER REFUND___ CENTRUM 130’S $7.79 CENTRUM JR. 60 s ... $4.19 t^rrOnnp- ..$5.88 .$5.44 TABLETS 12’S TA AMMPPOONNS S B’ S SALE PRICE .... $14.99 LESS MFG. REFUND •2.00 $12.99 SALE PRICE LESS MFG. REFUND ..... $1.69 •1.69 YOUR COST AFTER REFUND...... ■*— * * g— ■ 1' TAMPONS 32’S ...$4.33 CHEWABLE TABLETS B'S ...$1.66 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda’s Hours: IV’T^*I Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only life are here to make you Look your Best it REDKEN Products Used & Sold * We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 Community Notices RX DRUGS: Unknown infor­ mation finally revealed, all RX details personalized. If you care 800-882-RX33 or RXRX. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. TYLENOL HOUKS: 9 o.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday EXTRA STRENGTH TABLETS 200'S, EXTRA STRENGTH GELCAPS ISO'S OR EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS 17S'S 33 YOUR CHOICE 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 ZSHIEIHISIEESSSO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 8 BARTER S Freshables Located at 1650 Packard Hwy. - Wal-Mart Plaza Phone 543-7655 •Coupons and ad Items effective at above location only - HOURS: Monday Thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Retails Effective Thru May 10,1992 EQME Grade 'A* Young Hen Turkeys SAVE 5 90 40* Pound . 10-14 t AMERICAN MNOiy. J Land-O-Lakes Fresh - Western American Cheese Singles o$z. ,b Cantaloupe SWEET and JUICY 4J ___3___9___ oz. IN-STORE BAKERY Fresh Baked Grandma’s Bread 59* 16 oz. Loaf r( c*BTE*'s r( c*BTER's SPECIAL COUPON Oscar Mayer lli! ‘|!ii @10W-30 motor oil Bacon 1 lb. SPECIAL COUPON National Motor Oil i 10-W-30 Regular or Low Salt I J SAVE । 70* ’ Fresh-Made Strawberry Pie 79® LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON ^Effective thru5-10-92 Quart SPECIAL COUPON SPECIAL COUPON oz. Coupon Value Retail w/coupon Vl Refrigerated Dressing .79 .30 49* LIMEfIfT OtiNE tWhIT5H 1C0O9U2PON Effective thru 5-10-92 HealthyIChoice T. Marzetti’s White20 B read IS oz. LIMIT TWO SAVE 90* ^Coupon Value. $*| 98 LIMIT TWO O WITH COUPON COU O Effective thru 5-10-92 limit one with coupon Effective thru 5-10-92 SPECIAL COUPON Produce Department Lumberjack umerjac Sale Retail ^#97 in f(" CARTERS I 8” - 27 oz. M °£ SS** $4 00 I OFF The Purchase of any 1 lb. or more Healthy Choice Deli Meat .M.. ... .JL*26. IMIT ONE WITH COUPON �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 9 fARTER S Freshables Located at 1650 Packard Hwy. - Wal-Mart Plaza Phone 543-7655 •Coupons and ad items effective at above location only HOURS: Monday Thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ONE DAY MEAT SALE! Available at the above location only ★ 16 cu. ft. FREEZER Complete with a side of CERTIFIED ANGUS" BEEF ★ *50°° MEAT SHOPPING SPREE REGISTER TO WIN Five To Be Given Away ★Canoe Sponsored by Armour Meats Carter’s Lean Henry House Ground Beef Chuck Irregular - Bulk Style Pick-O-Chick Sliced Bacon 3 Breasts - 3 Drums - 3 Thighs 10 lb. Box SAVE 72’ $085 SAVE Pound SAVE Pou Sold in approx. 10 lb. units CERTIFIED ANGUS™ Boneless ANGUS Ranch Steak Carter’s Select Loin Half | £old In approx. 10 lb. units SAVE upto 55* Danish $^29 GUS Shenandoah CERTIFIED ANGUS™ Whole oe Beef ee Tenderloins Pound $099 Avg. 66* pound Herrud’s Hot Dogs $090 RICH MICHAELS W.V.I.C. ■ 95 F.M. ^°R R*with... with Saturday, May 9th -11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ground Beef $4 93 lb- Round■ Rou spilt $4 T.J.’s $C88 27 | »». Chicken Breasts 5 lbs. $95 Sliced Free SAVE ’4.00 Pork Strips 5 lbs. Chicken Nuggets Ground Turkey SAVE ,’3.93 $41 3ib3. Country Style 5 lbs. 5 lbs. 3 )b. SirloirTsteak 5 lbs. SLICED FREE $1495 ANGUS $1?4 Rib Half Spareribs J SOLD IN APPROX. 5 LB. UNITS CERTIFIED ANGUS” 5 lbs. Pound #>♦ WHILE SUPPLY LASTS 5 POUND MEAT SALE Half Pork Loins SAVE > 69£ j _ lbs. 5 Thornapple Valley Smoked or Polish Sausage $O£99 Boneless Boneless 5 lbs Cube Steak S_ lbs DOUBLE CERTIFIED AHGUS” Boneless _ChBuocnkelSestseak MANUFACTURERS’ COUPONS of 50* or less face value ■ Mib. Pork Cutlets 5 lbs. $201 V7 $4 49 * | VA*1R11T1 ER'S* B T~" CHARLOTTE �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. May 5, 1992 — Page 10 Students to show appreciation to staff in observance National Education Ap­ staff know that we appreciate preciation Week, May 3-9, is them,” said Cobb. “We are being observed locally with a encouraging students and their variety of activities at Maple families to personally recognize our Maplewood Valley schools. In Vermontville the Elementary staff.” She said this includes all Maplewood Parent-Teacher Organization is sponsoring a staff members, not just project suggested by the Com­ teachers. Items of recognition munity Staff Relations Com­ can be addressed to custo­ mittee. Each child, with the dians, cooks, aides, secretaries, etc., to express help of his or her parent, i being asked to recognize a appreciation of their contribu­ favorite staff member by tion to the school. “Don’t feel limited to sub­ writing a short letter or note of appreciation. Poems or draw­ mitting just one idea to one staff person,” Cobb instructs ings also are acceptable. The items were to be, sub­ students and their families. mitted at Maplewood by Mon­ “If there are three or more day, May 4, if possible, said Maplewood staff that you PTO Secretary Trudy Cobb, would like to recognize, otherwise they can be turned please do so.” The PTO also will present in any time before May 8. Recognition items will be to Maplewood staff pins that hung on the hallways of the carry the slogan, “Say Yes! to school during the week and Schools.” In addition, Maplewood they eventually will be given PTO today (May 5) is host for to the staff to keep. “We just want to let the a luncheon for the staff, star- Maple Valley Treesand Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy ) 726-1108 Register for FREE DRAWING HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 8; Sat.-Sun. 10 to 5 ting at 11:15 a.m. at the school. The Fuller-Kellogg PTO in Nashville also is sponsoring a staff luncheon today. It is to be a pizza party at both loca­ tions during the regular lunch hour. Five days of staff apprecia­ tion are planned this week at the junior-senior high school, where the student council has charge of the event. On Monday, doughnuts and coffee were delivered by students to teachers in their in­ dividual classrooms. M.V. Scholarship fund has new benefactor, patron list Hinman H. Sackett reached the Benefactor ($1,000 or more) status with an addi­ tional $200 gift to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The Beatrice J. Pino memorial has reached the Patron status ($500 or more). Additional donations in memory of her have been received from Loren and Mary Lehman, Brenda and Dave Hawkins, Dorothy Pino Sheap, Jack DeBroux, Merry and Dale Ossenheimer, and Lucille B. Patrick. Additional 1992 Funder ($100 during calendar year) listings include Lucile B. Patrick, Mike and Nan Visger and the Maple Valley Educa­ tion Association. Richard Wells memorial donations were received from Mrs. Margie Joppie, Mr. and Mrs. John Viele, and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker. Donations in memory of LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS EATON AND BARRY COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school elec­ tion of the school district will be held on Monday, June 8, 1992. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 8,1992, IS MONDAY, MAY 11,1992. PERSONS REGISTER­ ING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MON­ DAY, MAY 11,1992, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. David D. Tuckey Secretary, Board of Education “Tuesday is the big day and we plan on a big lunch (for the staff),” said Shelby Bosworth, who with Saman­ tha Hughes co-chairs the week’s activities. The lun­ cheon is to start at 11:15 a.m. in the high school library. Staff members will receive paperweights on Wednesday and will be awarded cer­ tificates on Thursday. To cap the week, Friday the high school staff will be treated to a 7:45 a.m. breakfast in the school cafeteria. Mabel Shetenhelm were received from Mr. and Mrs. John Viele, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker, and Mrs. Margie Joppie. Les and Virginia Fox, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker, Mr. and Mrs. John Viele, Roz Buckner and David and Rebecca Lingholm Trudy Cobb, Maplewood PTO secretary, oversees donated in memory of Judy her twin sons, Brandon (left) and Derik Schantz, as Joppie. Additional donations in they write letters of recognition to their favorite memory of Ralph Wells were school staff members in observance of National received from C.F. and Bar­ Education Appreciation Week. The boys are firstbara Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. graders at Maplewood. John Viele and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Parker. Andrea Ward memorials were received from Mary and Dale Wendorf, Richard and Gwenda Powers, and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. Russell Booher memorials were received from Mr. and Stephanie Gearhart of Ver­ which recognizes the high Mrs. John Viele and Mr. and montville and Eunice Cornish quality performance of all Mrs. Neil Parker. of Nashville were recognized Honors Core participants. She The board of directors of at the annual Olivet College is a junior majoring in MVMS Foundation will meet Honors Convocation, Tues­ science. Wednesday, May 13, at 7 day, April 21. Cornish, also received the p.m. at Maple Valley High Gearhart and Cornish both Excellence in English Award, School Library. earned the Academic which was established by the Achievement Awards, which late Fred W. Neuman and are presented for maintaining Rebecca Neuman McDaniel a 3.8 or higher grade point to be granted to the graduating senior woman Enlish major average on a 4.0 scale. Gearhart also was presented demonstrating the highest Maple Valley girls junior an Honors Core A Award, scholarship in English. high track and field team defeated Bellevue on GREAT LAKES TIMBER Tuesday. Forest Management Placing first for MV were 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Kathryn Murphy, long jump; Veneer Specialists Terry Sessions, high hump; New Saw Mill - No Middle Man Sell Direct Jenny Kuempel, shot put; Sam Veneer Oak * 750 = 2500 Per Thousand Ashley, 880 yd. run; the 880 We pay top price for all grade logs and relay team of Kristi Priddy, Erin Hokanson, Morin Smith standing timber. and Jackie Sealy; Nicole WE WILL BE SELLING SAWDUST, BARK CHIPS Reid, 100 and 75 yd. dashes; AND FARM LUMBER If you don’t sell or buy from us we both lose money. Ashley, 100 yd. low hurdles; Sealey, 220 yd. dash; the mile Tim 616/792*0081 Mark 616/792-4483 relay team of Jodie Hickey, Jessica Fawley, Sessions and Murphy. Two local students honored at Olivet M.V. Jr. High girls enjoy victory! STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY PUBLISHED NOTICE Case #92SC00578 Plaintiff: Diesel Truck Driver Training School, Inc. Hwy. 151 8 Elder Lane P.O. Box 47 Sun Prairie, Wl 53590 Defendant: John P. Fitzhenry 6265 Thomapple Lk. Rd. #121 Nashville, Ml 49073 You are being sued by The Diesel Truck Driver Training School in Small Claims Court. A hearing will be held at the Dane County Courthouse, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; Madison, Wisconsin, Room 100, on May 11, 1992 1992 at at 9:00 9:00 a.m. or thereafter. If you wish to contest; you must file a written answer by the above named date with the Dane County Clerk of Courts, Small Claims Division, and with the above named Plaintiff. If you do not appear or file a written answer, a judgement may be given to the person su­ ing you. A copy of this claim has been mailed to you at the above address. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS y 538 Sherman, Nashville * Stripping ★ Repair Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 11 Thornapple River Watershed Group plans annual river clean-up by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A flotilla of canoeists shov­ ed off Saturday at Vermont­ ville’s Thornapple River bridge on a 64-mile mission. In two weekends they plan­ ned to clean up the stream bank, note potential trouble spots of river misuse and make the public aware of the need to protect the tributary. Ten members of the Thor­ napple River Watershed Group left shortly after 9 a.m. at the Eaton County bridge on Ionia Road and expected to be joined by more volunteers when they reached Nashville about noon. From there the group planned to paddle on to Thomapple Lake to spend the night at a private campground before canoeing to Irving on Sunday. Next weekend they will go from there to Ada. Group members hope their efforts will inspire other volunteers and property owners along the way to pitch in to clean up the riverbanks. “What we’d really like to promote is a backyard ef­ fort,” said Todd Dammen, president ofgroup. “We hope to promote awareness and have everyone take care of what they can.” j I tg ■ It nu | •’3® lita'ift® taiflic iMntsitestt ■« teHV.tag nt tataaHtW xno rspaSoiepto £ anwiMi^i ib£ tea J JeI [1AKESTIMBER fitstaj®® maiM EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies |517) 726-0038 A flotilla of canoists heads toward Nashville from Vermontville Saturday in the first leg of a planned four-day cleanup of 64 miles of Thornapple River shoreline. Carol and Bob Dwyer of Nashville were the first volunteers to shove off at the Vermontville bridge Saturday in an effort to clean up the Thornapple River and promote public awareness. Use of the canoes is being donated by Michael Hawthorne, owner of U-RentUm Canoes of Hastings. An avid environmentalist, he makes the Thomapple trip alone at least twice a year in an effort to protect the river. Nancy Bell, Watershed Group treasurer, says the Thomapple is the “one of the best” of seven tributaries to the Grand River. Bell lives on the Thomapple at Cascade, not far from the point near Ada where the river joins the Grand for its journey to Lake Michigan. “The water quality (of the Thomapple) is generally good now and we are trying to keep it that way,” commented Dammen. He said some specific pro­ blems have been found on the river but “everyone has been real positive” in an effort to correct the trouble spots. The work of the local group is coordinated with efforts of other watershed organizations in the Grand River area. Dammen said the program was initiated by the West Michigan Environmental Ac­ tion Council, with the main focus being the Grand River, but it has since spread. “We have to go to all the source rivers,” noted Dam­ men. “We want improvement to all, including Lake Michigan.” In a similar trip last year, water samples for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources were col­ lected, but they would not be taken this weekend, said Dammen, because of a scheduling conflict of the per­ son responsible for the samplings. Last year’s cleanup was in June. But Hawthorne encourged the local group to coordindate its current ex­ pedition with National River Cleanup Week in May, even though that is not the best period for the project in Michigan. “This is the time of year when the water is always highest,” notes Hawthorne. He said he believes the ex­ pedition is an opportunity to make people “really aware that all rivers have been a dumping ground.” Hawthorne cites figures from a 1991 cleanup of the Grand River at Lansing, when some 12,000 tires and 700 street signs were found in the waterway. It is believed the signs were inadvertantly dumped there with loads of snow plowed from city streets. Tires, says Hawthorne, create a terrible problem. “A tire disintegrates to oil; it is unbelievable what it turns into.” Hawthorne said sees the problem of river pollution mounting in hard economic times, when people tend to dump refuse in isolated places instead of paying for trash pickup. Dammen, who moved here from North Dakota several years ago, said he found Michigan, with all its lakes and stream, “like a paradise.” He says the state has great natural resources that have to be protected. The Watershed Group has grown from a nucleus of five or six members to an organization with a mailing list ofover 200. Dammen said it is normal now to have 30 or 40 people in attendance at their meetings. Volunteers launching Satur­ day at Vermontville came from Nashville, Hastings, Lansing, Cascade and the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming. Refreshments for the group were donated by The Outpost at Vermontville and Good Time Pizza and Carl’s Supermarket, Nashville. For details on the river cleanup event or other infor­ mation about the Thomapple River Watershed Group, con­ tact one of the following group members: Todd Dam­ men (616) 948-4115; Nancy Bell (616) 942-2765; Carol Dwyer (517) 852-9554; or Renee Van Houten (616) 698-7676. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes _ Brochures Wedding Invitations .. MORE Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! ail Call 945-9554 Graphic, or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) (517)726-0181 144.SOUTH MNH STSeCT FH jAg UCOMOnTMIUE. MICHiC/lfl 49096 mshviiuc (517)852-1717 JUST LISTED! NEW LISTING! Only $19,900 for this 2 bedroom home with land contract terms located on approx. 3 acres. 10% discount for cash! (CH-117) Two story, three bedroom home with deck ond fenced backyard. Priced at $32,000. (N-88) Mobile home located on a nice lot. Would make a great starter or rental property. Only $16,000! (N-87) Approx. 5 acres — room for horses. Three bedroom home. Priced at $44,900! (CH-115) L-102. Beautiful, wooded building site of approx. 2 acres located north of Mulliken. Contract terms. Perked. 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE L-99. Approx. 20 acres that have been perked....................................... located in the Mulliken area. L-100. Two lots with lake access located at Jordan Lake. Only $8,900 for both. Contract terms. L-104. 10 acre building site located in the Nashville area............................................. Contract terms. L-103. Approx. 100 acres with about 49 acres of woods................................................ Contract terms. L-97. Approx. 33 acres located just north of Clarksville................................................ Contract terms. at the Barry county Christian school Saturday, May 16 • 10 A.M. to Raise Funds for new building "We need donations of all kinds, anything you have, new or used, to auction off will be ap­ preciated. we will pick up, if you can't drop off. Anything from a toaster to an automobile. For further information please contact the school or call Steve Knight 948-2325 Auctioneering Services Donated by Kendall Tobias UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS SATURDAY, MAY 23 - Excellent opportunity to purchase lake property! Approx. 53 acres with about % mile of lake frontage on Bass Lake in Kent County. Houses, cabins, misc. buildings. MONDAY, JUNE 1 - Older home and buildings located on approx. 15 acres in the Dimondale area. Three perked building sites will also be sold. FRIDAY, JUNES...................................................... Older two story brick home on approx, one acre. THURSDAY, JUNE 18................................................................................ Home located in Eaton Rapids. _______________CALL FOR FLYERS REGARDING THESE PROPERTIES!_______________ WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9S36 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 5, 1992 — Page 1 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 1992 Present: H. Stewart, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, L. Mengyan, T. Spoelstra, O. Parks, D. Tuckey. Absent: B. Leep. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart at 7:02 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Ad­ ministrators present: Farnsworth, Lenz, Parks, Potter, Putnam. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Krolik, suported by Mengyan to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1992 special meeting as written. Ayes — all present, carried. Leep entered the meeting at 7:10 p.m. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Krolik to pay ac­ counts payable from the general fund in the amount of $73,422.31 as listed, supported by Spoelstra. Ayes — all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Tuckey to approve the debt retirement payment in the amount of $91,856.00. Ayes - all, motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made in Tuckey, sup­ ported by Leep to approve the transfer of funds from the general fund to the payroll fund for the 4/3/92 payroll in the amount of $182,565.14 and $175,074.13 for the 4/17/92 payroll. Ayes — all, carried. 5. Letter of resignation: A letter of resignation was received from Mrs. Betty Heidt, Adult Education Day School Program, due to her retirement. A motion was made by Krolik to accept Mrs. Heidt's resignation with thanks for her many years of service, supported by Stewart. Ayes — all, motion carried. 6. Maternity leave — K. Schoonbeck: A motion was made by Leep to approve the request of materni­ ty leave effective at the end of the school day, 4/23/92 from Kelly Schoonbeck, support by Briggs. Ayes — all, motion carried. 7. Oral communication: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Stewart to honor the request of the bus drivers to plant a tree on the high school grounds in memory of Judy Joppie. Ayes — all, mo­ tion carried. 8. Reports: Teaches Laura Smith and Julie Swartz presented a report on the various programs offered to students through gifted and talented funds. 9. Restructuring plan: Supt. Parks outlined a pro­ posal for restructuring the elementary schools and the advantages of such a proposal. A moton was made by Briggs to go forward with looking pt the options for a restructuring plan and develop an information sheet to go home with students setting forth Monday, May 4, 1992, 8:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium for a public hearing on the proposal, all participants and ideas would be welcomed by the Board, supported by Stewart. Ayes — all, motion carried. 10. Pay-as-you-go: Supt. Parks presented a report on the possibility of putting a proposal before voters in the June 8th election for an additional millage to be designated for building and site. It was the consensus of the Board to have the attorneys draw up documents for possible adoption of a resolution to place the issue on the ballot. Supt. Parks is to provide the Board with a 3-year plan for use of funds raised by such a millage proposal. Board members requested two alternatives to this plan, by May 11, one for a one-mill proposal and another for a 2-mill proposal. 11. Building reports: L. Lenz reported that high school students had recently seen a program on "Ty­ ing One On" about the dangers of drinking and driv­ ing sponsored by Cove Distributing of Hastings and Thank You CHOICES WE CAN MAKE THEM. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION KNOW YOUR RIGHTS... CALL (202) USA-1787 The opinions expressed herein do not neccessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organization. CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all that contri­ buted to the canister at Vermont­ ville Grocery for Ida Fox. The money was donated to the Vermontville library for use at their discretion. _____The Family of Ida Fox CARD OF THANKS Kathryn and I would like to thank all of you for the support and help you gave us during the tragic disappearance and loss of our son Tommy. The outpouring concern and love displayed by all was touching and comforting to us. A very special thank you to the Barry County Police Depart­ ment and especially Sgt. Oakland, who we felt went above and beyond for us. A thank you to the people who helped search, the distributors of the missing persons flyers, and the businesses that posted them. The newspaper articles, radio stations, C.A.P., React, ham operators, TV news announcers, all of the calls and prayers from friends, neighbors and even strangers. All of this is what carried us through this difficult time. Also, we would like to thank the many good friends at the EISD Meadowview School, who cared and loved Tommy, for their support Their love will always be remembered in our hearts. We want to thank too, the many people who gave to the Tommy Reese Memorial Fund, the flowers that were sent at the time of the funeral and all the cards and food we received. All ofthese kind acts have helped us and comforted us during our loss of Tommy. Again, from the bottom ofour hearts we thank all of you for whatever part you played during the time of our sadness. Sincerely, John and Kathryn Reese CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to all who remembered me with cards, calls and fruit while in Pennock Hospital. Also Drs. DenHartog, Baxter, Atkinson, Hogan, nurses, family and neighbors. Lloyd Faust CARD OF THANKS I am deeply grateful to the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association for naming me its honored citizen. It is so nice to live in such a caring and sharing community. I appreciate all the cards, phone calls, etc. Everyone made the day very special for me. Martha Zemke the Maple Valley chapter of SADD. N. Potter reported that all Maple Valley 6th graders would be attending Mystic Lake Camp April 28-30th. Jeannie Putnam reported on Maplewood's recogni­ tion of the reading challenge to families held during the month of March. More than 40 students received awards and a pizza party was held for participating families. Mengyan reported that the personnel committee has met with the teaching staff as well as parents and found that both groups shared similar goals. They plan to meet with administrators next week and will bring a final report to the next meeting. 12. Driver Ed Policy: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra to adopt the Driver Education policy as presented by Mr. Lenz. Discussion followed about the consequences of students not being able to take driver education for another year if they failed to meet requirements and the fact that there was no provision for students who might need special consideration. Vote was as follows: Ayes - Leep, Krolik, Spolestra, Stewart; Nays - Briggs, Mengyan, Tuckey (because the proposal did not address any accommodations to the policy or issues) 13. Resolution of commendation: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Krolik to adopt the Resolution of Commendation and Congratulations for the Maple Valley production of "Fiddler on the Roof." Ayes — all, motion carried. 14. Senior trip: A motion was made by Stewart to approve the proposal for the Sr. trip to Washington, D.C. from April 25-30, 1992, supported by Spolestra. Ayes — all, motion carried. 15. Band trip: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to give preliminary approval for the band to travel to Nashville, Tennessee next spring for competition and performance. Ayes — all, motion carried. 16. Weight room proposal: A motion was made by Stewart to work with the student council and give them permission to build a 28x40' weight building, providing $3,000 of the funding from the 92-93 budget toward the cost of the building, support by Spolestra. Ayes — Krolik, Spolestra, Stewart; Nays - Briggs, Leep, Mengyan, Tuckey. Motion failed. Reason cited was the lack of a site plan and coordination of site HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Having sold my home and moving to Florida, I will sell all ofthefollowing at 296 EastMain Street, Vermontville, Michigan TUESDAY, MAY 12 • 1.-00PM. Furniture - Collectibles - Miscellaneous Two hlde-a-bed sofas Gold swivel chair End tables Dinette set with 4 chairs Writing desk Mod. marble top stand Dishes and cookware Amana microwave Aluminum ext. ladder Leaf - compost shredder Lawn vacuum Snow blower King size bed Drop leaf dining table Stack chairs Rug shampooer Lawn/garden tools Electric lawn mower Drill press Shop vacuum Hamper Triple dresser Black swivel chairs Roll-a-way bed Book shelving Work table Paperweights Kenmore vacuum Linens & bedding Clocks Electric heater Lawn chairs Wicker settee Plant stands Fishing rods Hand tools Single bed Electric broom Ironing board Jewelry Coffee table .22 Cal. rifle Step ladder Work table TV Trays Fans, lamps Hassock Pictures BB gun Card table Many Other Useful Items. VERA F. WELLS, Owner. TERMS: Cash, not responsible for accident* day of sale or Item after sold. Lunch wagon on grounds. 144 S. Main Street, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0181 or Fax (517) 726-0060 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 __Page 13 From previous page— \S\SS -is, -s, is ' with a proposed storage building. A motion was made by Briggs to table the student council's proposal to build a weight room until the board has more information and there is considera­ tion given to an overall site plan, supported by Mengyan. Ayes - Briggs, Leep, Mengyan, Krolik, Spolestra, Tuckey; nay - Stewart, motion carried. 17. Portfolios: A motion was made by Leep to approve the portfolio procedures for 1992 as presented by L. Lenz, supported by Spolestra. Ayes — all, motion carried. 18. Middle School Concept: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to approve im­ plementing the middle school concept within the Jr./Sr. High School. Ayes — all, motion carried. 19. Assistant Track Coaches: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Stewart to approve Ed Boldrey, Jerry Sessions, Tony Phenix and Denee Cripe as assistant track coaches for the 1992 season. Ayes — all, motion carried. 20. Teacher tenure: A motion was made by Krolik to approve the staff recommendations for Fuller & Kellogg elementaries for the 1992-93 school year as presented by N. Potter, supported by Tuckey. Ayes Briggs, Leep Krolik, Mengyan, Spoelstra, Tuckey; nay - Stewart (no final report from personnel committee). Motion carried. A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Krolik to approve the staff recommendations for the 1992-93 school year for Maplewood as presented by J. Putnam. Ayes — all, motion carried. 21. Special Ed. Representative: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Tuckey to appoint Lori West as Maple Valley Schools' second represen­ tative to the County Special Education Advisory Coun- cil. Ayes — all, motion carried. 22. Early payments for fuel: A motion was made by Krolik to table the request for early payments to fuel suppliers, supported by Stewart. Ayes — all, mo­ tion carried. 23. Community Ed interview committee: Board members Mengyan and Tuckey volunteered to serve with Supt. Parks on the committee to interview can­ didates for the position of Community Education Director. 24. Negotiation team: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra that Supt. Parks and Harlow Claggett meet with the teachers' bargain­ ing team on April 28th to begin negotiations. Ayes — all, motion carried. Supt. Parks stated that L. Lenz and P. Harvey should also be included on the negotiation team. 25. Graduation: All Board members will plan to at­ tend graduation ceremonies, May 31, 1992 at 3:00 p.m. 26. Adjournment: Krolik made a motion to ad­ journ the meeting, supported by Stewart. Ayes — all. Meeting adjourned. Time: 11:49 p.m. Proposed Agenda Items for May 11, 1992 Regular Meeting. 1. Annual election resolutions. 2. Photography bids. 3. Copier purchase. 4. Facility use policy. 5. Special education director position. 6. Interviews for community education director position. 7. MEAP recognition certificates. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. (209) Teleconference on fundraising planned at KCC The Nonprofit Assistance Program at Kellogg Com- FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal 1.0. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. aditto ** ■wiiw APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Services Inc. M .|wicW» .| 698-7979 * .Mild I (eoei Three Bldgs. South of Corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (locatea in the Kentwood, Corporate • * Complex)* t J. r * ,J ,J2IX* munity College and the Southwest Michigan Funding Resource Center are co­ sponsoring “The Nuts and Bolts of Fund Raising’’ April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The teleconference, which will be held in the KCC Davidson Building Auditorium, will feature na­ tional presenters, including Barry Nickelsberg, president of The Funding Center, a not- From Our Readers... Local merchant’s ’thanked Editor: The Thornapple River Watershed Group would like to publicly thank Goodtime Pizza, The Outpost and Carl’s Supermarket for their support during Saturday’s Thomapple River cleanup (May 2). We also owe a big thanks to URent-Em Canoe Livery in Hastings. On Saturday morning, our members and friends collected enough trash and junk from the banks of the Thomapple between Vermontville and COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. uc. »1748 I for-profit consulting organiza­ tion and several other na­ tionally known fund-raisers. Local presenters include Robb Hankins, United Arts Council Executive Director; Barbara Comai, chair of the United Arts Council and North Avenue Women’s Center boards and a trustee of the Miller Foundation; and Nancy Owen, president of The Owen Group Ltd., a cer­ tified member of the National RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available Nashville to fill a pickup truck. That afternoon, another big load was cleaned from the river down to Thomapple Lake. U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery not only donated the canoes, but made several trips throughout the day to pick up and drop off canoes according to the group’s needs. Fighting high winds most of the day, we owed our energy in large part to Goodtime Pizza, Carl’s and The Outpost for their donation of food for par­ ticipants* breakfast and lunch. We appreciate their civic » pride and community paticipation and hope others will con­ tinue to enjoy our beautiful river and keep it clean. Sincerely, Todd Damon (by Carol Jones Dwyer) President, Thomapple River Watershed Group Society of Fund-raising Executives. Interested persons may register for the teleconference by calling 965-3931, exten­ tion 2239. The cost of the teleconference is $20 per person. Those attending shouldbring a box lunch. Dessert and beverages will be furnished. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: May 3-9 - National Drinking Water Week May 6 - Successful Gardening Program, 7-9 p.m., Hastings Township Hall. May 6 - 4-H Livestock Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 6 - 4-H Mandatory Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 7 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. May 9 - 4-H Showing and Fitting Clinic, Fairgrounds, Hastings: Horse Clinic, 9 a.m.-noon at the horse arena; Beef and Sheep Clinics, 10 a.m.-noon, in the sheep bam (hot dog roast and potluck to follow for sheep and beef participants); Poultry Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon at the show arena; Goat Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, show arena; Draft Horse Clinic, 1-3 p.m. at the show arena. May 13 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Hope Township Hall. May 16 - 4-H Bike Rodeo, 10 a.m.-l p.m., Northeastern School, Hastings. May 17 - 4-H Point Show, Fairgrounds. May 19 - MAEH Spring Fling, 12:30 p.m., Maple Grove Twp. Hall, Nashville. Bring Crafts and Arts for display. May 27 - “How Fit is Your Water?” Regional Meeting, will visit waste to energy incinerator, 10-3 p.m. Kent County Coopertive Extension Service. Call Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, 948-4862 to make reservations. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE BULK GARDEN SEEDS, ARE IN STOCK NOW! Also, Bulk Lawn Grass Seed OR $<■00. 50 LBS ■ ib OR MORE OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans., HOMETOWN; LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvillel^/sT 726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 CREDIT IHC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 14 Shorthanded Lion softball team loses to Lakewood Vikings 13-3 A shorthanded Maple Valley softball team lost to Lakewood Tuesday 13-3. The team was decimated by the loss of seven seniors, and had to bring up four junior varsity players to make a team of nine. Lakewood pitcher Christa Porter had an outstanding three innings. Maple Valley had the bases loaded twice to put it back into its game, but the Lions could not come up with the big hit. Lakewood out hit the Lions Boys track-field team defeats Dansville The Maple Valley boys track and field team defeated Dansville on Wednesday 76.5-58.5. Chris Miller took the shot put (40-8) and the dis­ cus (105-2). He also ran a leg on the winning 800 re­ lay team (1:44.8). The other team members were Tony Eye, Jason Green and Derek Morawski. Other Lions winning events were Cliff Weller in the long jump (17-3 1/2) and 200 (25.5); Tony Eye in the high jump (5-6); Steve Ainsworth in the pole vault (11-0), 3200 (11:38.3) and 300 hurdles (45.6); Matt Bowen in the 110 high hurdles (18.6); Nick Grinnage in the 400 (55.8). Just two MV athletes competed at the CMU Invitational last weekend, but the Lions were 11th overall in the 26-team field. Chip Reese won the long jump with a leap of 21-1 1/2, while Ainsworth took the pole vault by clearing 13-0. 10-7. Leigh Stine took the loss for the Lions. Becky Cor­ kwell, had two hits for Maple Valley. In a doubleheader Thurs­ day, Maple Valley defeated Olivetr 25-2 and 11-2. In the first game the Lions led the entire game after scoring five runs in the first inning. Joy Stine, Sara Degroot and Leigh Stine combined for 10 hits to lead the Lions in the five inn­ ing affair. Degroot picked up the win and Hollister was tagged with the loss. The Lions played well, defeating in both game. In the nightcap, degroot picked up the win by one-hitting the Eagles. Leading hitters for the Lions were Degroot, L. Stine, Corkwell, Lori Carpenter, Kelly Hickey, and Samantha Hughes with two hits apiece. Sparkng defensive plays were, made by Degroot, Hickey, L. Stine, and Carpenter. The Lions overall record is now 6-2. Maple Valley's Lori Carpenter takes a poke at a Christa Potter pitch during the Lions' 13-3 loss at Lakewood on Tuesday. Maple Valley girls track and field take first at Eaton County meet Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Across the country, more and more Americans are planning for the future of their children by buying U.S. Savings Bonds. This Little League slugger gets a Savings Bond for each birthday. As he grows older, his Bonds grow in value. So he's not just getting a gift, he's getting an investment. Find out how U.S. Savings Bonds are making millions of American dreams a reality. Call 1 800 4 US BOND for more information. A public service of this newspaper The Maple Valley girls track and field team went up against the best teams in the Eaton County area and came home with the first-place trophy. The Lions scored 167 points, outdistancing runner-up Eaton Rapids (83) and third-place Grand Ledge (64). Taking first place in their respective events for MV were Tracy Kangas in the shot put and discus (meet record 130-0); Janet Boldrey in the long jump and the 800 (meet record 2:22.9); Jennifer Phenix in both hurdle events; Sara Leep in the 3200; the 3200 relay team of Phenix, Cheri Sessions, Leep and Mindy Shoup; the 800 relay team of Retha Byrd, Stephanie Bouwens, Shoup and Boldrey; and the 1600 relay team of Phenix, Bouwens, Shoup, and Phenix (meet record 4:16.2). Taking seconds were the M.V. summer basketball camp A summer basketball camp is being held the week ofJune 15-June 19 for boys and girls entering grades 6, 7 and 8. The registration forms may be picked up at Maplewood Kellogg and the high school. The camp cost is $25. Any questions please call director, Jerry Reese, at 726-1030. The deadline for registering will be Friday, May 8. freshmen 800 relay team of Jody Mazurek, Leep, Holli Taylor and Robin Hale; Shoup in the 1600 (school­ record 5:36.9); and Bouwens in the 400. Placing third were Laura Emery in the shot; Sessions in the high jump, 1600 and 3200; and Rachael Cheeseman in the discus. Other placers included Taylor in the 300 hurdles (fourth); Bouwens in the long jump (fifth); Taylor in the high jump (fifth); Mazurek in the shot put (sixth); Kelli Eastman in the long jump (sixth); Byrd in the 100 and 200; and the 400 relay team of Pool, Renee Rosin, Hale and Eastman. The Lions also defeated Bellevue 88-40 and Dansville 118-2. Winners for Maple Valley were Phenix in the high and low hurdles; Kelly Mawan in the discus; Emery in the shot; Sessions in the high jump; Eastman in the long jump; Byrd in the 100; Bouwens in the 400; Shoup in the 800; Leep in the 3200; the 3200 relay team of Phenix, Sessions, Leep and Shoup; the 800 relay team of Barnes; Shoup, Hale and Byrd; and the 1600 relay team of Phenix, Shoup, Taylor and Barnes. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, MAY 5 • Freshman Baseball, Away, Portland, St. Pats., 4:30 (DH) • J.V. Softball, Home, Eaton Rapids, 4:00 p.m. (DH) • Var. Softball, Away, Eaton Rapids, 4:00 p.m. (DH) WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 • Jr. Hi. Track, Away, Springport Co-Ed Relays, 3:45 pm. • Var. Track, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 7 • Var. Track, Away, Eaton Rapids, 4:00 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, 4:30 p.m., Bellevue • Var. Baseball & Softball, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. (DH) FRIDAY, MAY 8 • Fresh. Baseball, Home, Pennfield, 4:30 p.m. (DH) • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Hopkins, 4:30 p.m. (DH) SATURDAY, MAY 9 • M.V. Baseball Invitational, 10:00 a.m. • Var. Track, Away, Bath Relays, 9:00 a.m. MONDAY, MAY 11 • Jr. Hi. Track, Away, Bath Relays, 1:00 p.m. • J.V. Softball, Away, Dansville, 4:30 p.m. (DH) • J.V. Baseball, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. (DH) • Var. Baseball & Softball, Home, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. (DH) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 5, 1992 — Page 15 M.V. Jayvee baseball team loses to Lakewood The jayvee baseball team lost two hard-fought games last Tuesday to a tough Lakewood Viking team 5-4 and 8-2. After falling behind 0-4 in the first inning of the opener, the persistant Lions came back to tie the game in the top of the fifth, only to lose in the bottom of the inning. Mike Kuempel gave a strong performance on the mound, keeping M.V. in the game after the first inning. Kuempel struck out four bat­ ters while making many others hit the ball on the ground. Kuempel, Matt, Reid and Justin Lake delivered hits. The second game was one to remember, as M.V. was the victim of some controver­ sial officiating. Nevertheless, M.V. made a strong showing as Brian Steward struck out seven batters in the six-inning game. Getting hits were Brent Maple Valley Jr. High boys still undefeated On April 16 the boys defeated Olivet 87-44. On April 23 they defeated both Lakewood and St. Phil with scores of 58 (L)23 (St. P) and My (75). On April 28th the thinclads went to defeat Bellevue by a score of 82-46. First place finishers of last Tuesdays meet were: long jump, Adam Thayer; high jump, Nick Gilmore; pole vault, Damon Patrick; shot-put, Zach Histed; and the 2-mile, Rob Rosin; mile run, Patrick; 100 yd. low hurdles, Thayer; 75 yd. dash, Josh Brace; Nick Gilmore, 200 yd. dash; and the mile relay team of Wayne Moore, Pete Kellepourey, Rosin and Patrick. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 6 served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. ♦Salad, *Burritos, *Tuna Sandwich, broccoli, pears. Fuller St. School Wednesday, May 6 Thursday, May 7 ♦Salad, *Noodles Alfredo, ♦Sloppy Jo/bun, green beans, apple, roll and butter, salad bar. M i n i - s u b / b u n , lettuce/cheese, sweet potatoes, mixed fruit. Thursday, May 7 Pizza, com, peach. Friday, May 8 ♦Salad, *Pizza, beans, fruit juice. baked Monday, May 11 sat 1st IO Hi Ld i«ii rilffiiiii's! dcfr Era 114 t! jf; g H11H fa i 3 < fa Ity ttj m ei taiktyiifa itiss ■ gg itatKjji ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, peaches, cookie. Tuesday, May 12 ♦Salad, *Tuna and noodle, casserole, *Corn Dog, peas, pears, bread and butter, corn bread, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is Friday, May 8 French toast/syrup, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Monday, May 11 Fishwich/bun, cheese slice, peas, pineapple. Tuesday, May 12 Chicken nuggets/dip, mash­ ed potatoes, mixed fruit, but­ ter sandwich. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. ixiid I3J rjjfcwifa |jr^ -ijijrfiifeft and walking none. Getting hits in the fiveinning game were Dan Rasey, Sleeper, Rob Sheldon, Keumpel, Lake, Corey Bum­ ford (2 for 2), Stine (2 for 3), and Jon Mitchell (3 for 3). Nashville Chiropractic Center expands into Eaton Rapids The Nashville Family Chiropractic Center, 127 S. Main St., took over owner­ ship and operation of the Robinson Family Chiropractic Center in Eaton Rapids April 1. Dr. Michael N. Callton of Nashville will serve as clinic director, but will continue to practice full time in Nashville. Dr. Dennis Feldmann of Vermontville will practice chiropractic medicine at the Eaton Rapids clinic five days a week. Dr. Feldmann has been on the staff of the Hoff­ man Chiropractic Center in Charlotte for the past four years as an associate. Debora Zakora ofVermont­ ville will serve as office manager ofthe clinic. She has worked at two Charlotte chiropractic clinics. Linda Tilley of Nashville, presently office manager of the Nashville Family Assembly of God church to honor mothers May 10 All mothers will be honored in special services Sunday, May 10, at Nashville Assembly of God. “Mothers, come out to the service so we can show our love and appreciation for you,” invites the Rev. Robert Taylor, pastor of the church. Boys and girls ofthe church have been learning poems and songs for the day and Taylor’s sermon will be especially for mothers. The church is located at 735 Reed St. Lions Clubs conduct White Cane drive Chiropractic Center, also will staff the Eaton Rapids clinic as billing director. The clinic in Eaton Rapids has been renamed Family Chiropractic Center and is located at 1465 S. Main St. in the medical complex across the street from the hospital. Any questions about the clinic can be answered by calling 517-663-4100. Willard Myers, first vice president of the Nashville Lions Club, accepts a donation Saturday from Karla Rasey, 6, in the annual White Cane Week campaign. Members of Lions Clubs International take to the street during the week to collect contributions for sight programs that have earned the organization the nickname, "Knights of Sight." Karla is the daughter of Don and Pat Rasey of Nashville. NEW BUSINESS! Correction— In the last issue of Maple Valley News, Judson Burpee, a fifth-grader at Kellogg Elementary School was left off the list of honor roll students. He should of been on the B Average or better list. ■,i-~jiImsiM ■-~j .it iifcffil#'* ,Wi PLUS BEDDING PLANTS • 60# Black Dirt............... • 30# Black Dirt............... • Composted • Sphagnum Play Sand...... • Cypress Mulch.......... • Pine Bark Nuggets... • Red Volcanic Rock... • White Marble Chips... • Maryland River Stone 220 S. Main St., Vermontville ____726-0662_____ ...$8.79fiat .... $2.00 bag ... $1.00 bag *2.00 *9.50 *1.50 3 cu. ft. bag *3.89 2 cu. ft. bag *3.00 1 cu. ft. bag *3.50 ...... so# bag *3.50 .... so# bag *3.50 Cow Manure 40# bag Peat.............. 4 cu. ft. bale • 50# bag — Lawn Furniture — Concrete, Bird Baths, Urns, Benches, Custom Concrete Borders Ln# n# I# Stine, Matt Reid, Justin Lake, and Josh Sleeper. The Lions took advantage of a 7-run, fourth inning to defeat Olivet 13-1 on Thursday. Brent Stine went the distance, striking out seven — Trees & Shrubs — Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 am-6 pm 2 miles south of Nashville on M-66 1-517-852-9691 National Ads READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corperate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 148, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm.____________ CANNERY/WORKERS/ ALASKA up to $2400/mo. Fisheries $5000+/month. Hiring men/women. Tranps., housing. No exp. necessary. Call E.I.C now! 1-206-736-7000 Ext. 5803B9.__________________ LOSE WEIGHT Doctor endorsed “One Day Diet” prog­ ram. Lose 5-15 pounds in just 2 weeks. Satisfaction guaranteed! FREE information pack. 1-800-374-1105. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. WEEKLY SPECIAL Oil, Filter , Lube up to 5 qts. Oil $ ■TE 9 Brakes Most $3EEJOO Cars pereraxle axle Turn rotors & drums. — Call for Appointment — 5 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press 11 | on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press | 2 | for our rates and deadlines. Press 13 |for business hours. —— TO PLACE AN AD...--- --- T| You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. seeustbeiow. ^5] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memorlam Household For Sole Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSHk YOU... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the * pulse/tone" switch Io tone and you're ready to begin recording. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-05-12.pdf 72da3338e3f05db8274de0bc6b864bc0 PDF Text Text Bulk R»t» PAID U3. POSTAC*. HASTINGS. M. 4*0M **■* He. 9 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY polished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. HASTIN(liUUSW N’ Broadway' Hastings, Mich. 4905? HASTINGS. Ml 490581WJ p q Box A Nashvi||e Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 41 — Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Vermontville Village Council handles discussion local right-of-ways by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Rights-of-way along municipal alleys, streets, and storm sewer lines came in for considerable discussion at last Thursday’s meeting of the Vermontville Village Council. First, the council dealt with securing rights-of-way from a property owner to allow pav­ ing two north-south alleys that run behind both sides of the business district. Once that was settled, the council heard concerns of a homeowner who wants to im­ prove a strip of right-of-way adjacent to her home at the comer of East Main and Seminary streets. Also, council considered the problem of a catch basin drain that empties on Michigan Magnetics proper­ ty, apparently without a right­ of-way agreement. In the alley matter, council agreed to proceed with the paving project it had approved in April when a bid of $31,671 by Lakeland Asphalt of Springfield was accepted. The proposal calls for paving bdth business district alleys plus a connecting east-west alley, an alley encircling the United Methodist Church, andseveral parking areas in­ cluding space adjacent to town square park and village hall. The project was approved last month, contingent on securing necessary rights-ofway from affected business property owners. Thursday, council agreed to pay Vermontville Hardware store owner Douglas Durkee $1 each for rights-of-way to lots he owns along East Ailey Sreet and West Alley Street. “These are two spots we are not sure ofclear title,” ex­ plained Trustee Nyle Wells. “It’s not definitive that we don’t own it, but there is a question.” “My title insurance doesn’t show any rights-of-way through (the properties),” said Durkee, who supports-the project. He agreed to accept a token payment from the village of $1 for each of the two rightsof-way he will grant. All other businesses in the district have already granted rights-of-way in the past, said Village Clerk Sharon Stewart. In a letter presented by Wells as president of the Chamber of Commerce, the organization expressed support ofthe proposed alley paving project that council believes will help alleviate a problem of delivery trucks double parking on Main Street to unload. The chamber’s letter said the alley project is a “fantastic first step” toward improvement, but also stressed the need for mandating one-way traffic and speed control on the newly-paved alleys to ensure safety. In the second right-of-way matter, council told homeowner Robin James that she cannot forbid public park­ iing on a street right-of-way along Seminary Street adjacent to her home on the northeast corner of the intersec­ tion of Seminary and East Main. James had installed “no parking” signs during the re­ cent Syrup Festival and left them in place when the event ended. She said she wanted to fill the area with dirt and sow grass adjacent to the sidewalk, but cannot do so because parents who have children attending Maplewood Elememtary continue to park there to drop off or pick up their youngsters at school. Trustee Rod Hannon read from Michigan’s General Law Village Charter under which Vermontville is governed, to show, James that the property in question belongs to the village. “IfI can’t keep people from parking there I can’t grow grass,” James told the council. “You cannot keep people from stopping there to pick up their children,” responded President Sue Villanueva. “It is a public right-of-way.” Wells, however, favored See Council, Page 3 Auction Saturday to benefit Barry County Christian School Furniture, appliances, even a pickup truck and a camper (background) have been donated for a Saturday auction sale to benefit Barry County Christian School. Sitting in front of just a few of the items already collected are students Kendrick Coplin (left) and Tim Miller, in back are Supt. Ken Oosterhouse (left) and Steve Knight, fund-raiser chairman. by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Goods ranging from exer­ cise equipment to a pickup truck and camper will go on the block Saturday at Barry County Christian School, located on Quimby Road (M-79) midway between Nashville and Hastings. Items of all sorts have been donated for the auction, with proceeds to be earmarked for the school’s building pro­ gram. The foundation of a new 60xl66-foot building already has been laid, and plans are to have the one-story structure completed in about a year. It will replace seven portable classrooms now in use. “We’d like to be in this (new) one by September 1993,” said Superintendent Ken Oosterhouse. Jim Meek is general con­ tractor on the new building, but most of the labor so far has been done by volunteers. For Saturday’s event, Auc­ tioneer Kendall Tobias of Hastings is donating his services. Numerous items have already been donated for the sale and others are still being collected. Anything from a toaster to an automobile is welcome and goods will be accepted right up to the morn­ ing of the sale, said Steve Knight, fund-raiser chairman. They may be dropped off at the school, or pick up can be arranged by calling Knight at 948-2325, or the school, 948-2151. Among the more unusual donations already received are a 10 Vi-foot Open Road pickup camper, complete with kit­ chen and bath, and a 1976 four-wheel drive pickup. These items will be sold separately, said Knight. Food will be available on the grounds, provided * as a fund-raiser by the school’s Mothers’ Club. Organizers report that $140,000 of the school’s $200,000 building fund goal has already been raised. Saturday’s event should help close the gap even more. Barry County Christian School currently has a K-12 enrollment of 57 students, and seven pre-schoolers, said Oosterhouse. Maple Valley freshmen learn about career choices with ‘Job Talk* by Susan Hinckley Maple Valley has 19 honor students In addition to 17 members of Maple Valley's Class of 1991 who earned high honors for maintaining grade point averages of 3.5 or better, 19 others are recognized as honor graduates. To qualify, each had to take 10 semesters of honors classes and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 of a possible 4.0. They are (front row, from left) Mindy Reid, Michelle Baker, Janet Pool, Tricia Gib­ son, (middle row) Cory Mettler, Chris Mudry, Jason Carpenter, Vicky Koch, (back row) Brice Hasselback, Jacob Williams, Matt Gates, Steven Ainsworth and Cabe Allen. Missing from photo are Mickey Collier, Diana Mahoney, Jerry Reese, Matt Nehmer, Jamie Joseph and Haiti Hale. Commencement is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Fuller Street athletic field. StaffWriter Reinstated after a two-year absence, a two-day “Job Talk” session last week at Maple Valley High School ac­ quainted freshmen with career opportunities. Local business and professional people par­ ticipated in sessions designed to motivate students to im­ prove their school work and to set high goals for the future. The event was arranged by Community Education Direc­ tor Kay Hartzler, School Counselor Judy Hager and Community-School Represen­ tative Hildred Peabody. About 10.0 of the 124-member Class of 1995 participated in the program. Thursday forenoon in the school auditorium, the youngsters were introduced to Job Talk when Hager presented an agenda for the event and introduced speakers who touched on various See Job Talk, Page 2 In This Issue... • Art Show to highlight high school spring concert • Maplewood School ‘rounds up’ new kindergarteners • State Rep. Fitzgerald to seek another term • Majesties to appear at Assembly of God Church �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12. 1992 — Page 2 JOB TALK, continued from front page Eloise Wheeler, manager of the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank, spoke to the students about a career in banking. Nashville pharmacist Dave Mace told MV freshmen about his line of work. aspects of career planning. Nashville businessman and former local teacher Tom Taylor spoke on “Goal Set­ ting.” The topic of MV teacher Gail Johnson was “Thinking about a Career Why Now?” Former MV Superintendent Carroll Wolff talked about “Selling Our Communities.” A special guest Thursday was State Rep. Frank Fit­ zgerald of Grand Ledge. He told the youngsters about jobs in government and service at various levels, from local to national. Friday's agenda was geared for an exchange of informa­ tion and ideas between the students and business people ofthe community about career choices. At 10 stations in the gym each of 10 presenters met with indiviudal groups of aproximately 10 youths for 10 minutes, then moved to the next group. Presenters were Bart Frith, attorney; Richard Genther, Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home; Laurie Hale, Nancy’s Beauty Shop; Junia Jarvie, Castleton Township Clerk; Jeanette Joseph, Carl’s Super Market; Dave Mace, Mace Pharmacy; Ward Rooks, MVHS counselor; the Rev. Dan Smith, Vermont­ ville Bible Church; Nyle 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost of Homeowners Insurance 30%! v4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ~“7?ie NoPro6&*n Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ ............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... n a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Hartlzer. “The merchants are very supportive of this.” added Peabody. A guideline of discussion for presenters included telling the students what led them in­ to their particular careers; what jobs had preceded their present positions; and what education was needed to suc­ ceed at their jobs. In addition, they talked about likes and dislikes of their jobs; told the kids what they look for in hir­ ing employees; and gave the youngsters tips on how to get a job. The final guestion con­ cerned why the presenter M.V. Honors Night is May 19 Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. ST. CYRIL Wells, Ole Cook Stove Restaurant; and Eloise Wheeler, Nashville branch, Hastings City Bank. Two others, Russ Furlong of Maple Valley Implement and Loma Wilson ofWilson’s Farms, were forced to cancel scheduled participation due to the press of farm work that came on with the recent im­ proved weather, said Hartzler. She said that no one she has contacted has ever turned down an invitation to be part of the Job Talk program. “Everyone is very willing (to participate),” noted A.M. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Maple Valley Honors Night will honor students for academic excellence, outstan­ ding work and contributions made during the 1991-92 school year Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Scholarships, recognition for service, and awards for at­ tendance, citizenship, and scholastic achievement will be presented during the evening. Many teachers have con­ tributed to the organization of the Honors Night activities. Ward Rooks and Carol Satterly will act as master and mistress of ceremonies. Awards will be distributed by Gary St. Onge and Manny Smith. A formal reception, which will follow the awards presentations, has been organized by teachers Linda Johnson, Lucy Martin, Judy Hager and Marge Wolff. Teacher Jerry Reese, students Tanya Bowen and Donna Green, and secretary Judy Laurie have been instrumental in organizing the awards ceremonies. National Honor Society members will be acting as ushers. This evening of recognition of the many talents of Maple Valley students is open to the public. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....... ... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship .. 11 am Church School ...... 11 a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN chose this community for his or her employment or business. “They don’t just talk about things on the list,” noted Hartzler. She said presenters often give the youngsters good tips about how to job hunt suc­ cessfully by revealing what they look for in job applicants at their own places of business. Hartzler said the Job Talk program started several years ago when former local teacher Ed Sampson was assistant principal, and was im­ plemented with the help of Dave Mace, president of the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce. It has not been con­ ducted for the past two years, she said. To add an extra bit of fun to Friday's meeting, door prizes donated by various local mer­ chants were awarded to par­ ticipating students in periodic drawings throughout the afternoon. REV. TOD CLARK Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... ......... 7 Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Worship ....... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School.......... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th*Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ... Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6:30 p.m.... Evening Worship Bible Study: �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 3 COUNCIL r 'We H * •hh continued from front page banning parking on both sides of the 100 block of Seminary Street for reasons of safety. “It’s been an unsafe situa­ tion for years,” he noted. But his motion for a parking ban died for lack of support. After further discussion, the board agreed with Wells’ sug­ gestion to write the school board, asking that Maplewood designate its bus garage on Seminary Street as a student drop-off and pick-up site. Meanwhile, Villanueva ask­ ed the council’s Streets and Legal committees to meet with James to discuss her pro­ posed property improvements. In the Michigan Magnetics matter, council heard a report from Trustee Donald Martin that the company has offered to sell a right-of-way to the village to extend a storm drain across its property to correct a problem of a catch basin drain that now empties there above ground. “Their biggest concern is who is going to be liable if some contamination got into that drain and got on their pro­ perty,” said Martin. “We don’t know if that ground is contaminated right now,” responded Harmon, who agreed that the drain should be covered up and extended. Tony Wawiernia, head of Vermontville Department of Public Works, said there is nothing in writing to indicate coming Mayor’s Exchange Day with Tekonsha. A delegation of about a dozen local of­ ficials will go to Tekonsha May 18 and about seven from there will visit Vermontville on the 20th, as part of the an­ nual Michigan Week festivities. — Turned over to its Water and Legal committees a proposal to fence and light the water tower site to discourage unauthorized entry. Martin said on a recent weekend five carloads of "Teen-aged boys climbed the tower, causing officials to worry about village liability. — Approved purchasing snow fence for two sides of the village ballfield at Maple and Second streets to deter reported misuse of the site by drivers of motorized vehicles. — Agreed to give $50 bonuses to both Wawiernia and DPW employee Monte O’Dell from a $347 Workers’ Compensation refund received by the village for having had no “lost time” accidents in the department for the past three years. — Heard a report from Trustee Ruth Wineman about her attempts to find professinal help to codify Ver­ montville montville’’ss village village ordinances. She said students of Cooley Law School in Lansing would help, but will have to be paid $6 to $10 per hour; however, she found one Cooley alumnus who may volunteer to help at no charge. Wineman said the project will take a commitment of time and money by the council but, “We’ve been messing around with these (ordinances) since 1942,” and added that she believes it is important to get the project done. the village has a right to have a drain on the property. Villanueva said the ground should be checked to see if it is already contaminated “before we take over.” She said officials will check to see who originally installed the drain. Wells said that if the village put the drain in, it is responsible, but if previous or present property owners installed it, it is Michigan Magnetics’ responsibility. Martin said it would cost $898 for 12-inch tubing necessary to extend the drain beyond the company’s property line to an existing drain. He did not present labor costs for the project. Harmon suggested tabling the matter to give council time “to explore other options.” In other business Thursday, the council: — Agreed to spend up to $4,000 for an engineering study to determine needed repairs to the municipal water tower. Dixon Engineering of Lake Odessa is expected to do the study, but proposed im­ provements will be put out for competitive bids, said Wells. — Discussed the need for installation of a catch basin on West Alley Street before it is paved to prevent potential rainwater runoff onto adjacent properties once the surface is pavecj. — Made plans for the up- I - MAY 17 th - Happy 25th Birthday ksL CHUCK a i -1’® Mil Recent donations to Lakeview Cemetery listed The most recent contribu­ tions to Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery memorial fund came recently from the James and Marvin Hummel families in memory of Duff Eddy. A generous donation also has been received from,the VFW Auxiliary of Thomapple Valley Post No. 8260, said Larry Decker, secretary­ treasurer of the cemetery board. Contributions totaling more than $1,100 have been receiv- Maple Grove Birthday Club to meet May 20 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Wednesday, May 20th at the community building on M-66. A potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Feme Hawblitz is to bring the cake. Members please br­ ing two prizes for bingo. Plan to attend. ed since the memorial fund was established last year to help the financially strapped cemetery continue to be an at­ tractive asset to the communi­ ty. The donations will be used for upkeep and beautification of the cemetery. Contributions to Lakeview Cemebery may be sent to Decker at 636 East St., Nashville, 49073. Checks or money orders payable to the cemetery also may be left at Village Hall, 206 N. Main St. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors to the cemetery fund and those named in gifts will be listed periodically in the Maple Valley News. Acknowldgement of memorial donations will be sent to the family designated by the donor if name and ad­ dress are supplied. V.F.W. Post 8260, Nashville, MI I FISH and CHICKEN FRY Friday, May 15, 1992 Serving ... 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. s All You Can Eat • Last One ’til Sept. BENEFIT DANCE for Hope Hughes Saturday, May 16th, 1992 ELLISTON Hall Donated by Nashville V.F. W. • 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM 5.00 per single / 8.00 per couple Music donated by...“PARTY DOWN 50-50 Drawing & Door Prizes (Must be 18 to enter) From the People Who Love You! Sponsored by the Maple Valley Jaycees Wils THERE'S MONEY IN j YOUR HOME! ues.fri. I# OUR HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT IS... • • • • • Convenient Flexible Accessible Competitive Tax-Deductible No Points No Fees. Whatever your financial needs, the equity in your home helps you achieve them. Apply today. Consult your tax advisor for complete details. iftt* If you’re like most people today, chances are you’ve discovered there are a lot more ways to spend money than there is money to spend! But did you know you probably have a stack of available cash sitting right under your nose? The equity you have built up in your home represents thousands of unused dollars you can turn into instant cash. 1 L fJlSdllK"' Use the value that’s been building up in your home to finance the things you’ve always wanted. 10^ Eaton Federal ( a# I All Eaton Federal offices will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon FDIC INSURED EwaLHOLsma LENDER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Oldest Nashville Civil War veteran died back in 1934 by Susan Hinckley The death of Nashville's oldest Civil War veteran dominated news in the village 58 years ago this week. At age 96, Capt. Lucien B. Potter was also Nashville’s oldest resident when he passed away on May 6, 1934. Several other stories of the day reflected effects of the Great Depression on the local community. All appeared in The Nashville News on May 10, 1934. Aged veteran is taken by death Nashville’s oldest resident and oldest Civil War veteran, Capt. Lucien B. Potter, 96 years old on Feb. 8 last and father of Justice William W. Potter of the Michigan Supreme Court, answered the last roll call about 4:10 Sun­ day afternoon. His death was due to the infirmities of old age, which had confined him to the house for several years, and the last year to his room. His had been a very active and varied life, and, wonderful as it may seem, he had kept up with current events through reading, as long as health permitted. Capt. Potter was bom in Camillus, Onondaga County, N.Y., one of 11 children bom to Elias T. and Sophronia Pot­ ter, the eighth of the 11 and the last of them, seven girls and four boys, to pass on. • At the age of 11 years he made the trip alone to Lafayette and Decatur, Ind., coming part ofthe way on the stage and packet boat and part of the way across the prairie afoot. Another notable trip was down the tow-path of the old Erie Canal to New York, and just recently his son, Fred Potter, who had been in Florida, came back by Washington and through this section of New York where his father had lived and travel- ed on foot, but he traveled in­ stead by automobile. Mr. Potter lived in Illinois at the time of the LincolnDouglas debate, and shook hands with Lincoln at Taylorville. He moved’to Michigan at the age of 18, living first in Convis Township, five miles east of Bellevue, at the place then called the Junction. At that time two stage lines connected with the outside world, one from Marshall to Bellevue, and the other Mar­ shall to Olivet. While here, he worked in a saw mill for a year or two, then moved to the Maple Grove-Assyria town line and worked in the Miner Dunham saw mill. When the Civil War broke out, Potter, then a young man of 23 years, enlisted Aug. 23, 1861, and was mustered in the 3rd day of September the same year in Co. I, Second Missouri Infantry. On Nov. 17, 1864, he was commissioned as captain of Co. I, “Merrill’s Horse,” 2nd Missouri Volunteers, and his papers signed by William P. Hall, governor of Missouri. He received his discharge on Sept. 19, 1865. His company was said to be the crack company of his regiment. Capt. Potter was wounded in his first battle, that of Memphis, Mo., when he was hit in the back about 1 ‘A in­ ches from the spine. In this battle about 75 were killed and wounded. During this first year, he participated in several battles, mostly guerilla warfare. Among his prized possessions were his uniform, sword and revolver. On Feb., 19, 1863, according to the record in an old family Bible, Potter ma>ried Clarinda L. Trimmer of Maple Grove, and following his discharge from the army they went to housekeeping on the Eli Lapham farm, where they lived nine years. In 1874 they purchased the farm later known as the Dirk Hoffman farm, one and one-half miles south of Maple Grove, moved there and lived on that farm until they moved to Nashville in 1906. Mrs. Potter passed away Jan. 26, 1907. Of the five children bom to Capt. and Mrs. Potter, four survive. One son, Clyde, died in infancy; the others are Miss May Potter, who lived with her father here; Justice W. W. Potter, of the Michigan Supreme Court,, who spends his time in East Lansing or their summer home at Wall Lake; Fred Potter of Nashville, and Mrs. Vincent Norton of Maple Grove. It was a four-generation family until his death 15 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren completing the immediate descendants ofMr. Potter. Funeral services were held Wednesday at' 10:30 a.m. from Capt. Potter’s home, with arrangements by Hess & Son. The Rev. M. E. Hoyt of­ ficiated, and burial was made in Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove. The bearers were Phillip Potter, Charles Potter, Wendall Potter, Keith Norton, Kenneth Norton, grandsons, and George Loomis,, a nephew. Star Theatre opens to good houses The opening nights of the Star Theatre for sound pic­ tures by the new proprietors, Messrs. Russell Harrison and Rollin Huard, Saturday and Sunday, with their fine new equipment, attracted many patrons to the theater, which has been dark for some time. (Note: They also would be open Wednesdays and Thursdays). Mr. Harrison and Mr. Huard are grateful for this generous patronage, and ex­ pect to retain these patrons and others who come, with the excellence of the pictures they plan to use constantly. The ventilating system is being rebuilt. Bank pays again a 10 per­ cent dividend S,?r*s ,would °Pen a9ain on Wednesday evenings; the failed State Bank had paid its second dividend to former depositors. Things were looking up in Nashville in May 1934, though the Depression was far from over. This 1930s scene of the west side of South Main Street shows several businesses inclpdina Con= sumers Power, Hurd Garage ana Main Cafe. Nashville was without a bank from 1931-35. One of the three “good things” which seemed in sight for Nashville and vicinity, as mentioned some time ago, has come to pass with the payment ofanother 10 percent dividend from our closed bank. There was so much money here at first for this dividend for cashing checks that several members of the state police were on duty for protection. There was no such rush for the second dividend which came at a very busy time, but much of the dividend money has passed to former depositors already. Mr. Mohrmann had hoped to make this a 25 percent divi­ dend, but was unable to get the extra money from the state by legal procedure. Attorney Kim Sigler is asking a rehear­ ing by the Supreme Court, hoping for a reverse verdict. (Note: Mohrmann was receiver for the failed Nashville State Bank, which The Star Theatre reopened in May 1934 with sound pictures, after being closed for some time due to economic conditions. The first film shown in the newly equipped facility was "Convention City," starring Adolph Menjou and Bette Davis. The latest in sound equipment was installed in the theater by two Battle Creek men who planned to operate it four nights a week. had closed without warning on July 27, 1931.) Cities are asked to aid the needy Curtailment of federal emergency relief will necessiate that communities prepare to care for their own indigent by inclusion of welfare allotments in 1934 budgets, William Haber, assistant state relief director, declared before assuming the position of state relief work. He urged that cities make a thorough study of the welfare situation before drafting new budgets. He said appropria­ tions to care for indigent by the federal commission will be based on amounts voted locally. Returning from Washington, where he had been conferring with federal officials concerning Michigan’s federal allotment for May, Haber said: “ Financial assistance of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration will be decidedly curtailed. The local community will be obliged to make much more Substantial contributions to relief than they have in the past.” Haber assumed the office of director ofstate reliefwork on May 1, when Fred R. Johnson’s resignation becanfe effective. News in Brief — George Thomas had a finger infected from a splinter while working at the (Lentz) factory, and Dr. Lofdahl gave it the necessary attention at the office with a local anesthetic. — Mr. and Mrs. Dale DeVine have moved from the Gaskill House on Sherman Street to the Jake Hollister house beyond the standpipe hill and across from the old Knoll place. — Mrs. L. D. Gardner and granddaughter Eloise Pen­ nock of Castleton are spending this week at their home on the south side, getting the home in readiness for Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Murray to occupy. — The former home ofthe Drs. J.I. and Minnie Baker on State Street has been sold to E. E. Hickman of Grand Rapids, and the family are already here. Mrs. E. E. Higbee, nee Grace Baker, has been here at the old home several times recently. — The stores are again open Wednesday evenings, beginning the first Wednesday in May. — Charley Nesman’s horse, bought on Saturday, died Sunday morning from pneumonia. — The Zemer and C. T. Hess residences are being painted, and the front porch of the Hess house - is being remodeled. — C. J. Betts and Menno Wenger attended the Ascen- sion Day services of Hastings Commandery, Knights Templar, Sunday. — William Miller attended the Ford demonstration at Charlotte Friday night. — Mr. and Mrs. Rol Sanders are enjoying the com­ forts ofa screened porch these days Frank Kellogg having , completed it the past week. — Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Roscoe and children are mov­ ing into Miss Mabie Roscoe’s home on North State Street, from the Appelman apartments. — Lloyd Proctor of Charlotte was in town a few days last week, taking orders and delivering coal from the Chester coal mine, of which Mr. Proctor and brother are managers. — Warrants issued for the arrest of three Nashvilleites for disturbing the peace Satur­ day night, one of the dance and two of Burdick’s, had not been served at last reports, the parties having disappeared. There was quite a little excite­ ment for a time. — Nashville Pythians and their invited guests held another of their enjoyable dancing parties Thursday evening, with music by the Johnstown orchestra. — Word has come from Rev. Will Joppie and family of Allentown, Pa., that they are moving soon to Bumips in Allegan County, as Rev. Joppie has pe asaccepe accepted theepasorae pastorate of the Pilgrim Holiness Church in that village. Rev. Joppie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Joppie, live in South Sunfield, and Mrs. Joppie is the only daughter of Mrs. Cora B. Graham, and these parents are delighted to have their children and grand­ children back in Michigan, after spending about 10 years in Pennsylvania. — Frank Bumham, former Maple Grove resident and well known contractor, now living in Grand Rapids, has been down on business and reports that he is building stone porches in that city now. He is at present working on one 36 feet long on Eastern Avenue. Bumham is related to the Potter family, but was unable to remain over for the funeral. — (Southwest Maple Grove) The 4-H girls and several of their mothers at­ tended Achievement Day at Hastings Saturday, with five of the girls receiving gold seals on their certificates*. — (North Castleton) J. Laird Wotring and the children of the Wellman school held a wiener roast Fri­ day noon at Homer Rowlader’s spring. Everyone had a fine time and all the wieners and buns they could eat. — (Barryville) Mr. and Mrs. Herbie Wilcox received word that their son has been seriously ill in camp at Negaunee. — (Maple Grove) The Ladies’ Birthday Club made a quilt and got $7 from it among themselves, with Mrs. Harry Mason as winner. She gave it back, and it was sold at the dinner for $5.53. The funds all go for redecorating -the church. — (Branch District) Harold Sage, who was operated upon at Community Hospital a week ago, expects to return to his home Monday. Mrs. Allan Sage, who was called here by the illness ofher son, returned to her work in Ypsilanti the first of the week. — (North Kalamo) Miss Gaila Perry came down with scarlet fever in school Mon­ day of last week. She is getting along nicely. School is closed for the present. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 5 Art show to highlight high school spring concert Students in Maple Valley’s fine arts department are put­ ting finishing touches on works they will display at a “Celebrate The Arts” show Sunday in conjunciton with the music department’s annual spring concert. The exhibit of paintings, drawings, sculpture and other works will be presented in the cafeteria and hallways at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School, starting at 5 p.m., following the 3 p.m. concert in the gymnasium. Works of students from seventh grade through seniors will be shown. Though both events are traditional spring features at Maple Valley, this is the first year they have been held together. Teacher Marianne Martin has charge of the art exhibit; band director Dennis Vanderhoef is in charge ofthe concert. Priddys to celebrate 60th anniversary ‘ww ^tajii®at,ti . [h."Raltan [ Cl. 85 tattotattW °> * fter tab. ta n Bruce and Carolyn (Hatfield) Priddy soon will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married May 21, 1932, by the bride's grandfather, Pastor F.P. Sprague. Because of the Great Depression they moved wherever Bruce could find work. In 1942, they bought F.P. Sprague's farm on Round Lake Road, Vermontville, where they lived until retirement. Bruce made maple syrup for more than 25 years, along with his farm work. Carolyn was a teacher in Eaton County for 32 years. The Priddys have three children; a son, Duane (Donna) Priddy, Midland; two daughters, Claudette (Darrell) Hamilton of Nashville, and Louise (Terry) McLaine of Charlotte; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchi Idren. The Priddys now reside at 806 Pleasant St., Charlotte. Remember... -1 Wm fe wiifiotat nti .ten Diji ■ taM.niiit ■ < iiriafil ditatritti ib -(WUalI r» M ta il ik IB * it W» n njWiwtf a lij nil il I®1 •k > Mifetntnii1* r RBa»«!a MONDAY, MAY 25th We fill your URNS • Fresh Flowers • Urns • Liners & Arrangements Mapes Family Florist Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 13 Spaghetti, green beans, com, bread, oleo, grapes. to whom they minister. Nick Clark, Dave Thurston, and David Thurston Jr. com­ prise the Majesties. Nick is a singer whose smooth blend and natural oar for harmony complements the trio. Dave’s self-taught piano playing and experience in gospel music are an asset, along with his ability to play, sing and arrange music to fit the style and voices ofthe trio. David Thurston is the only original member of the Ma­ jesties. He has been involved in gospel music all of his life. as well as being part ofseveral groups. The public is invited to at- tend the concert. Nashville Assembly of God is located at 735 Reed St. Chefs choice. Friday, May 15 Monday, May 18 Veal pannesan, com, peas, bread, oleo, peaches. Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 Quiche, beets, bread, oleo, fruit. * *je jeiSiof>i®*1* **S>* *S>* Losing Interest On Your CDs? **> *> > If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in May you may be in for a big shock. Since interest (517)726-0181 Tarragon beef, tossed salad, broccoli, noodles, brownie. 852-2050 ., Hastings, bingo and popcorn; washtub band. Tuesday, May 19 - All sites puzzles. Thursday, May 14 Q 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE fejtrfc«’ spinach, Events Wednesday, May 13 Hastings, slides on China by Don Haywood; Delton, Nutri­ tion Ed.; Woodland, The Old Timers. Thursday, May 14 Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 15 - Nashville, popcorn, birthday party. Monday, May 18 - Mobile home located on a nice, lot.' Great starter or rental property. Only $16,000. (N-87) rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. jft if 0 The Majesties, a gospel trio of Holt, Mich., will appear in concert at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at Nashville Assembly of God. An engergetic group with a smooth blend of harmony, ac­ companied by fine musician­ ship is what makes up the Ma­ jestic sound of easy listening and Southern gospel music. Whether singing in churches, auditoriums or at special events, the goal of the Ma­ jesties is to encourage each Christian and introduce Jesus Christ as Saviour to everyone Aging lunch menu planned ■? Drtlktf pid B 4 Majesties to appear at Assembly of God Church Barry County Commission on Itafai “ s^u<^en^s Marianne Martin are busy working on paintings they will exhibit at a show to be held Sunday in conjunction with Maple Valley's annual spring concert. From left are Retha Byrd, Jaime Gibson, Melissa Melvin and Cheryl Conkey. i r If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. Maple Syrup Corp, to meet •■# । ;; •■# STOCKS & BONDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD / SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS L-104. 10 acre building site located in the Nashville area Contract terms. L-97. Approx. 33 acres located just north of Clarksville........................................... Contract terms. MUTUAL FUNDS , ^WX ^WX; 1987 mobile home located on approx, one acre. Approx. 5 acres — room for horses. Three (CH-115) Owner anxious to sell! (CH-113)bedroom home. Priced at $44,900. UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS The regular meeting of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation will be Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church. Those with any concerns, new ideas and suggestions are welcome. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS SATURDAY, MAY 23 • Exceptional opportunity to purchase lake property! Approx. 53 acres with % mile frontage on Boss Lake in Kent County. Houses, cabins, misc. buildings. MONDAY, JUNE 1 - Older home and buildings located on approx. 15 acres in the Dimondale area. Three perked building sites will also be sold. THURSDAY, JUNE 18................................................................................. Home located in Eaton Rapids. CALL FOR FLYERS REGARDING THESE PROPERTIES! HinmiiimMiiiimiiiiiis ■Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S I BINGO I5 ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.S J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 (■ niiniiniii.ioiiiiiniiiiiiit WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Merge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 6 Maplewood school ‘rounds up’ new kindergarteners J-Ad Graphics News Service Maplewood’s annual “kindergarten roundup” last week turned up a sizeable number of beginners set to start school next fall. Thirty-five children registered for testing during the three-day event. “That’s high for us,” said Maplewood Secretary Jeri Bowen, who handled the paperwork for the program. She noted that the 35 prospec­ tive kindergartners tested last week will be joined in the classroom next fall by students currently attending developmental kindergarten at the Vermontville elementary school. Youngsters participating in the roundup were tested on various capabilities to deter­ mine their readiness for kindergarten. Parents also were advised of the goals and objectives of Maple Valley’s kindergarten, with an outline of what they can expect their child to learn in the class. These include social skills, such as sharing, taking turns, classroom behavior and communication skills; work habits, including Parents also were given tips on ways to help their kindergartener during his or her first year in school by exhibiting a positive attitude toward the school, showing interest in the child’s school day, and by encouraging pro­ per behavior. Parents also can help the Superintendent’s Corner Prospective Maplewood beginner Laura Trumbull, 5, is tested by teacher Linda Gaber in the annual kindergarten roundup last week at the Vermontville elemen­ tary school. time spent on tasks, effort, organization skills; and motor skills. In addition, the youngsters will learn reading readiness and listening skills and will be introduced to the alphabet. They also will be taught the rudiments of mathematics, in­ cluding the basics of geometry, by learning to iden­ tify and match various shapes. The children also will become acquainted with problem solv­ ing and logical reasoning through their introduction to math. State Rep. Fitzgerald to seek another term State Representative Frank M. Fitzgerald, R-Grand Ledge has announced that he will seek re-election to the Michigan House of Represen­ tatives in the 71st House District. The Eaton County Republican lawmaker has represented the 56th House District since he was first elected in 1986. Under this year’s reapportionment plan, the newly-created 71st House District will include all of Eaton County except the city of Eaton Rapids and Hamlin Township. Fitzgerald is a member of the House committees on In­ surance, Judiciary, and Senior Citizens and Retirement. He also chairs the House Republican Policy Commit­ tee, which has garnered statewide support for in­ novative solutions to problems facing Michigan. Policy Com­ mittee task force reports have offered comprehensive solu­ tions for such concerns as drunken driving, recycling, accountability in state govern­ ment and legislative ethics. MAPLE VALLEY 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 “Citizens are frustrated. They are demanding that elected officials address key issues in a constructive man­ ner. I have taken the lead in proposing reforms to the pro­ cess of government, and I want to continue working for these reforms,” Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald said that choices made on economic, en­ vironmental and law enforce­ ment issues in the next few years will have a dramatic ef­ fect on the quality of life into the next century. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate I REALTOR* Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD.......................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. Eves. 726-0223 ....... 852-1784 ........726-1171 852-2012 ........726-0122 NASHVILLE - 3 BEDROOMS - 1% BUNGALOW - LAKE ODESSA - 3 PRICE REDUCED • NOW $59,500! 9 BATHS - Front enclosed porch, bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) rooms - large wooded lot & creek in Nashville. 5 bed­ rooms, first floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) IN NASHVILLE • BEAUTIFUL OAK WOODWORK ■ 100 YEAR OLD HOME - 4 bedrooms plus den, fireplace with padded window seats, 2 sets of pocket doors, leaded-stained glass windows & oval beveled glass in entry door, open stairway, many walk-in closets, bookshelves & drawers, 1 73 baths, hardwood floors, 2 car garage. This is a home you must see to k appreciate!! (N-154) child to practice writing his or her name, using scissors and crayons, recognizing colors and speaking in complete sentences. Conducting the testing in last week’s program were Maplewood teachers Karen Seifert, DK, and Linda Gaber, kindergarten. NEW LISTING: FARM (50 OR 100 ACRES) SOUTH OF NASHVILLE Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/ minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68.acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Frank Fitzgerald “If Michigan residents are to live in safe and prosperous communities, it’s imperative for us to plan for the fiiture,” he said. “Government should play an appropriate role in making life better for its citizens. Job providers and their employees deserve a competitive business climate, families need clean air and water, and neighborhoods should be free of crime.” Fitzgerald’s representation includes frequent appearances around Eaton County. He regularly holds local office hours and town meetings with citizens to hear their views and concerns while informing them of legislative activity at the state Capitol. “Making state government accessible to the people of Eaton County is a priority for me,” said-Fitzgerald. The -former Eaton County assistant prosecutor' is a lifelong area resident. Fit­ zgerald and his wife, Ruth, live in Grand Ledge with their two children. “Fortunately, my children can grow up in the same kind of community I did,” he said. “We still have hard working people who maintain good schools, safe streets and respect for their neighbors. It is a honor to represent such people, and I will never take that privilege for granted. There’s a lot of work to be done, but with planning and cooperation, I am confident about the future of our county and our state.” Can all kids reach new and higher standards? BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks I was pleased that Mrs. Cathy Sears sent me a copy of a let­ ter she wrote to the editor of this newspaper. It arrived in time for me to respond to this column and I appreciate the oppor­ tunity to do so. Mrs. Sears responded to a statement attributed to me in a re­ cent news article. The topic was the establishment of standards for students who take driver education. My statement was “Most ofus who work with students know that they can get to a ‘C’ ifthey put their mind to it with their help and our help.” I have contacted Mrs. Sears and assured her that it was not my intent to offend or anger her or others. It is a rare general statement that, doesn’t have exceptions, and such is the case with my quotation. However, I have found the statement to be generally true. The major reasons why educators such as myselfmake these statements include the following: First, we are continuously being told by business and in­ dustry that yesterday’s standard of a “D” will no longer be ac­ ceptable in the marketplace. Secondly, we are seeing it happen in other schools. The Johnson City Schools in New York have adopted a standard of “B” for acceptable work and have had great success. Locally, our athletes have to reach the standard of a “C” and are doing it almost without exception. Can all students reach these new and higher standards? If they and our society are to survive and prosper, they must and they will with their commitment and our assistance. Mrs. Sears made a very good point in saying that “Educators nowadays know that there are three learning modes: visual, auditory and kinesthetic” (see her letter for details). She also pointed out that instructional and teaching methods must be equally geared toward all three learning styles. I couldn’t agree more. Shame on any educator who does not know and follow these important facts and practices. However, we must realize that for our schools to produce the products the marketplace will buy, we must realize standards. At the same time we must be willing and able to assist every student to meet these standards or make the necessary excep­ tions to our general standards or certification on an individual basis. I want all community members to know that I respect the dif­ fering abilities and gifts which they have and that those .people who excell with their hands more than with their minds are equally important. As someone has said, “The nation that doesn’t respect their plumbers as much as their philosophers will find that neither their ideas or their pipes will hold water.” The challenges of. tomorrow will require that we prepare both the hands and minds of our citizens to reach a higher level of performance. I believe that it will require the best efforts of our students, parents, community and educators. I agree with Mrs. Sears that “educators should do their best not to further demean these young people, but to encourage them to understand and realign their true value and potential.” I also want her to know that her thoughts have been helpful. I hope that those who read her letter and my response, as well as our students who are faced with the challenge of meeting higher standards, will join me now or later in saying, “Thanks, I needed that.” Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda Belinda’s’sHours: Hours: fT?" Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only I We are here to make you Look your Best ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 �The Maple Valiev News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 7 Garage Sale Nyle E. Dean ____ Obituaries Lee A. Hill VERMONTVILLE - Lee A. Hill, 49 of Vermontville passed away Thursday, May 7, 1992 at Ingham Medical Center in Lansing. Mr. Hill was born on May 31,1942 in Whitehall, the son of Morton and Viola (Reynolds). He attended school in Lansing, graduating from from Hill Hill Lakewood Lakewood High, High, Lake Odessa. He was in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict He was married to Ricki Lee Waldren for 24 years. He was employed at Plycoma Veneer in Nashville before Elmer Binghom __ NASHVILLE - Elmer Bing­ ham, 76 of Nashville passed away Wednesday, May 6, 1992 at his home. He was bom on February 6, 1916 in Clarence Township, the son of Dina (Buller) and Robert Bingham. He moved to the Barry County area in 1971. He was a World War II veteran serving in Italy. He retired from the Army Reserve in 1972 as a Warrant Officer. He was a life member ofthe V.F.W. Post 8260 ofNashvil­ le, a member of the American Legion Post #45 in Hastings and a life member ofthe NRA. Mr. Bingham worked at United States Steel and Wire, Eatons, and was a car salesman for Battle Creek dealerships a last worked at the Kellogg and Company, retiring in 1977. Mr. Bingham is survived by i wife, if Alma; Al ; two t his sons, Charles of Battle Creek and James of Colorado Springs; four grandsons. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Reverend Dan Smith officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Hunt Cemetery Clarence Township. Nadine's Cakes £■*** DECORATED CAKES — Graduation, Weddings and All Occasions (517) 852-9086 CHARLOTTE - Nyle E. Dean, 88 of Charlotte, passed away Friday, May 8, 1992 at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Mr. Dean was bom in Carmel Township, the son of his employment at Oldsmobile Harace and Clara (Shaver) in in Lansing, Lansing, retiring retiring after after 19 19 Dean. He was a Radio Repairman years of service. He was a member of the at Wilcox-Gay before his Vermontville Lions Club and retirement and was an expert in the Vermontville Chamber of Indian Folklore. He was a member of the Commerce. He enjoyed bead work and woodworking and First Baptist Church. Mr. Dean is survived by his doing volunteer work for wife, Janet; three daughters, people in the community. Mr. Hill is survived by his Shirley (Vernon) Curtis of wife, Ricki; son and daughter­ in-law, Lyle and Linda Hill of Hastin,gs, daughter and her Emilie H. Dowsettfiance, Cindy Hill and Bill KALAMAZOO - Emilie H. Heckman of Battle Creek;; Dowsett, 87 of Kalamazoo, grandchildren: Heather, Billy and Nora; three great­ formerly of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 6, grandchildren; sisters, Lillian 1992 at Borgess Medical Jewel and Marjorie Cody both Center. off Cl Clearwater, Flid Florida andd Mrs. Dowsett was bom on Rose Lutz of ,Ravenna. Also survived by by many .other August 26, 1904 in Chicago, the daughter ofJohn and Anna relatives and friends. (Werly) Schmidt. He was preceded in death by She was a homemaker. his mother, Viola on June 2, Mrs. Dowsett is survived by 1990. , four children: John E. Dowsett Funeral services were held Monday, May 11 at Maple ofWaterfort, Nancy A. Lutz of Kalamazoo, James D. Dowsett Valley Chapel, Genther Funer­ of Davison, Mary Jane Lenon al Home with Mr. Richard of Mt. Pleasant; 16 grandchil­ Genther officiating. Burial was dren, 14 great-grandchildren. at Lakeview Cemetery, She was preceded in death Nashville. by her husband, Donald; Memorial contributions brother Arthur. may be made to the Vermont­ Funeral services were Satur­ ville Opera House or Vermont­ day, May 9 at Parchmentville Lions Club. Redman Funeral Home, 2300 East G. Ave., Parchment, with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at For Sale Automotive Barryville Cemetery, Castle­ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD ton Township. in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 In lieu of flowers, memorial days a week by calling 948-4450 contributions may be made to a using a touch tone phone. charity of one’s choice. Nashville, Nancy (Dan) Engel and Doris Dean both of Char­ lotte; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille in 1968. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, at 3:30 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Moore offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Millerburg Cemetery. 214 S. STATE Nashville, May 14,15,9a.m.-4p.m. Large dress­ er, tv stand, stereo, lots of misc., cancelled if rain. _____ GARAGE SALERS: Before you sell your military items, anything military, call 852-1688. We can make a deal. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, MAY 12 • Band Banquet, 7:00 p.m. Auditorium & Cafe WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 • Var. Track, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. • Fresh. Baseball, Home, B.C. Harper Creek, 4:00 p.m. (DH) • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Away, Portland St. Pats 4:00 p.m. (DH) • Var. Baseball & Softball, Home, Portland St. Pats 4:00 p.m. (DH) THURSDAY, MAY 14 • Choir Concert, High School, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 15 • Jr. Hi. Track SMAA Finals, Away, Olivet, 3:30 p.m. • J.V. Softball, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. • Var. Track Regionals, Away, Constantine SUNDAY, MAY 17 • Spring Band Concert & Fine Arts Display, Gym, 3:00 p.m. is coming! Look Great - AT - Diana’s Place Owner — Diana Kuempel 852-9481 OPEN Tuesday-Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. '•■■WiWithf MiaiRiHjjdjjii •’ffinriimjiHi I atan^o^if r E:^xns.Ma:' ■3SHITIE.® tivptpng^ir ■ •■terteai friastt'istali jciasmssE st KiniiLBfc sansniEjssw IJSZl3il!lijE ^kfarttaki^ |jljjB,ltlllSniH# an rife slots’ arjjsiiitES'® u eiosW’ .dfeiitr fa a'*' '* HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE, CASTLETON TWP. and VERMONTVILLE TWP. Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with interest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOMEOWNER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT have to pay back. (GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 1 ■ 2ND ROUND) For additional information: contact Cheryl Barth 616-693-2271 (223) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. May 12, 1992 — Page ^ARTER'S X Freshables Located at 1650 Packard Hwy. - Wal-Mart Plaza •Coupons and ad Items effective at above location only HOURS: Monday Thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone 543-7655 V ( c*BTEB'$ SERVICES Calculator Service Drive Up Grocery Pick Up * Federal Express and U.P.S. Package Shipping Automatic Teller Machine Overnight Photo Processing Michigan State Lottery Sales Agent Postage Stamp and Money Order Sales A-T-M Card Purchases Welcome Amigo Motorized Cart For Shoppers with Special Needs MasterCard and Visa Accepted Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine ________Rentals_______ Copy Making and Fax Service ( C*nnii‘s SPECIAL COUPON PRODUCE DEPARTMENT Roasted or Salted Peanuts Senior Citizens’ Coupon Booklet in the shell 24 oz. Community Cash Fund Raising Program SPECIAL COUPON 50* OFF Any Package off... Check Cashing Cards Baby Sitter Shopping Cart Safety Seats Coupon Value M LIMIT TWO WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-17-92 Chicken LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-17-92 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 MAMCOUPONSERSq of 50* or less Face Value f SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! Retails Effective Thru May 17,1992 COMPLETE SALES CIRCULAR AVAILABLE IN STORE CMRTER ) FAME Frozen Orange Juice 79* with In-store coupons Feather Pillow Cleaning - ^ARTER'S J FRESH BAKERY ( carter's French Onion Rols , 6 Ct. P kg. CERTIFIED ANGUS™ T-Bone Steak 79* Apple Pie 8" - 26 oz. 990 with coupon below Fame Cottage Cheese g and Lite «~99 ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES ‘1.19 #M94 LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-17-92 50% Only... $E00 Each New Covering Regular Price Standard Queen King •7.99 •8.99 •9.99 Wednesday, May 13 Thursday, May 14 Friday, May 15 1 to 6 p.m. PLUS... ) SPECIAL COUPON up to INCLUDES: Fresh Baked carter's WHILE YOU SHOP or Same Day Service SPECIAL COUPON 25% Fresh Baked OFF DRY CLEANING Apple Pie Through May BAKERY DEPARTMENT 8* - 26 oz. 99* LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-17*92 25% OFF excludes Suede and Leather Cleaning Shirt Laundry and Alterations �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 10 t be demeaned Kinesthetic0276 From Our Readers Dear editor: Teachers appreciate parents’ ‘thank yous’ Dear editor: May 3-9 was National Ap­ preciation Week for educators. I would like to ask your readers, would you consider telling someone involved in your child’s education “thank you?” There are many ways this could be done: a letter to the editor, describing a special teacher; a handshake, or casual compliment at the grocery store; a handwritten note; an apple or a daffodil sent to school with your child. Too often, teachers only hear from irate or worried parents when a child is embroiled in a behavioral con­ flict or is in danger of failing a subject. Make no mistake, good teachers do want to hear from parents when there’s a problem so that it can be resolved. But teachers also love to hear compliments and gratitude. They find it refreshing to hear from parents when there isn’t trou­ ble on the horizon. I know, because I’m a teacher. And among my most prized possessions are letters I have received from students expressing their appreciation ofmy time and effort. (I teach adult education, so my letters were written directly by the students themselves.) I keep them in a scrapbook, and on days when I seem to have met TANNING SPECIALS Only Until Saturday May 16th, 1992 Get a One Month $O9/41 50 Tan Package....... for Up to 100 Minutes per Week or A 10 Visit Tan Package....... for for with nothing but frustration and resistance. I re-read the letters to remind myself that my teaching does have an im­ pact on my students’ lives in a very meaningful way. Perhaps you could take some time to talk to your child or teenager to find out with which teacher he or she lias a warm rapport. . Is there a teacher whose wit engages his/her attention? Whose patience helped him/her over a hurdle in lear­ ning a skill? Whose A-plus made him/her glow with pride? Who turned him/her i n t o a n a v i d reader/writer/musician/athlete? (The elementary teacher who read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books aloud to the class made a lover of literature out of me.) Did you especially admire the spring musical? Somebody had to direct it! I hope that you can find time to thank an educator. (And don’t forget, other staff besides teachers like to be thanked, too.) Susan Serafin Jess Vermontville £*00 TANNER & TONER 230 North Main Street, Nashville Phone — 517.ft52.Qnftft Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 Close 2:00 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed; Dec. 31st Closed for Inventory; Jan. 1 Closed iPlHOMETOVNi LUMBER YARD I was offended and angered by remarks made by Maple Valley Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks regarding the new drivers’ education requirements. He expressed an opion that there is no job market for students who do not achieve the required “C” average, and that anyone “can get up to a C if they put their mind to it.” Educators nowadays know that there are three learning modes: visual, those who learn and communicate best by reading and writing; auditory, those who learn best by oral instruction; and kinesthetic, those who learn best by hands-on experience. Since a large part of academic instruction is from textbooks, and nearly all assignments and tests are writ­ ten, this puts the kinesthetic student, especially, at a great disadvantage. Most of these young people grow up feeling stupid and worthless, and these are primarily the ones who get into trouble. My husband, Loren, is a good example of a kinesthetic person. He is not a good reader and dislikes writing. School was a struggle for him, but he tried as hard as he could. He maintained a “D” average, and felt very pleased if he received a C. The only classes he did well in were building trades and shop classes. He grew up with very little sense of self-worth, convinced, that he was just plain stupid. He was dead wrong about that! He and his younger brother bought their first car together, when they were 14 and 12 years old, with money they earned themselves, as their parents never gave them an allowance. It was quite a junker, but they took it apart, repaired it, and painted it, without anyone ever showing them how! By the time he was old enough to get his driver’s license, Loren not only had his own car, but paid for his own insurance from his own earnings. While still in school, he worked as an apprentice elec­ trician. After his graduation, he worked at a variety of con­ struction jobs, until he decid­ ed to go to college, where he did very well in the auto body program. He paid for his col­ lege education himself, with no help from his parents, and no financial aid except for a small student loan, which he repaid in a little over a year. Loren is now very busy as a journeyman electrician. In what little spare time he has from his job, he does auto body work. His work is very much in demand among our friends and relatives, and a few old customers from when he ran his body shop full time. They would rather wait for months for him to get around to their car than take it somewhere else. There is very little in our house that Loren can’t fix, so we never need to hire a repairman. Ifhe wanted to, he could build a house from the basement up, with no help, and do a good job of it, too. Loren is a responsible, caring husband and father, and provides a comfortable living for our one-income family of five, yet according to Dr. Parks, there is no job market for men like him. By his bigoted, unrealistic statement, Dr. Parks has insulted a large class of fine people, people who already tend to think poorly of themselves. I suspect that there are far more people in this country working at jobs that do not depend on intellec- Summary of Minutes CASTLETON BOARD April 13 and 17 Special and May 6 Regular Meetings Action taken April 13, 1992 by Castleton Twp. Board: 1. Motion to place on August 4 election proposals for Fire and Ambulance voted millage. Action taken April 17, 1992 by Castleton Twp. Board: 1. Authorization given for J.W. Cooley and J. Jarvie to sign the deeds for assessor's plat #1 lots 13-14-15 transferring the properties to Clayton Chapman for agreed sale price of $30,000. Action taken May 6, 1992 by Castleton Twp. Board: 1. Authorized BCRC to dispense gravel in amount of $2028, plus $500 at decression of Blade Truck driver. 2. Set terms of Libary Bd. members at 4 years, ex­ cept first new term of one at 2 years to allow for rotating terms. Appts, to be made in regular April meetings biannually. 3. Authorized dust control for gravel roads. 4. Authorized purchase of computer equipment and cabinet for Ambulance Service. Treasurer's report showed balances of: General Fund $57,986.68; Fire voted $49,224.47; Amb. Voted $53,353.69; Twp. Imp. $63,640.92; PPC #1 $582.57; #2 $165.91. Bills approved May 6, 1992: <222^ M.V. News........... James Smithson... J. Jarvie................ W. Wilson............. Cons.Pow.............. Vil. of Nash........... Postmaster........... Reminder.............. J.W. Cooley.......... L. Pixley................ Has. City Bank.... $51.16 ..50.00 510.00 ..83.12 .127.57 ...16.39 156.00 ...55.44 38.57 496.17 725.36 tual achievement than in the professional careers that Dr. Parks seems to think are the only ones that matter. If everyone in this country were executives, who would build and maintain their office buildings? Who would grow our food or make our cars or furniture? Until the instructional and testing methods of schools are geared equally toward all three learning modes, grades alone will never be a valid in­ dicator of students’ effort, in­ telligence, value or potential. Until the day comes when this unlikely situation occurs, educators should do their best, not to further demean these young people, but to en­ courage them to understand and realize their true value and potential in other areas. Sincerely, Cathy Sears Nashville Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill 517-543-1002. owner. Miscellaneous Vendors and buyers for Kalamazoo Speedway flea market Exit 44 West off 131 north at D Ave. exit Every Thursday, 8a.rn.-4p.rn. Gordy 616-623-8376 or Track 616-349-3978. WANTED: For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. \Antiques & Collectibles IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET Sunday, May 17. Ionia Fair­ ground, South M-66, Ionia Michigan, 8a,m.-4:30p.m. Admission $2 (Rain or shine) 1st Market of Season Thousands of Antiques and Collectibles. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock's complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steal Pipe • Other Well Supplies, Manulife........................ 3700.00 Accident Fund................. 208.64 Postmaster...................... 304.00 Quill.................................. 225.00 N. Rasey............................ 12.10 N. Rasey............................ 83.12 Teds Lawn....................... 456.25 Ml. Bell............................... 30.29 M.V. News....................... 35.80 Sidney Risk....................... 30.00 Fire Voted: Maple Grove 218.34 $ LIVE THE GOOD LIFE ..TODAY! $ Easily earn 1,000’s OR MORE EVERY WEEK! Cash daily! Unlimited potential! Proven r ul ! For results! F further fu h If ., send Info., d a SASE SA and $2.00 lor shipping and handling to:: GEH ENTERPRISES, P.O. Box 87082, Dept. 2, Canton, Ml 48187. You’ll be glad you did) (517) 726-00^8 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple.Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 11 > > County 4-H Youth Explorers careers at Ford 1$^ w ;w w &>5- JSSJS,, kbS«S! te&S5ifs &5ft SftSS SftSS* j’SK ,ft ^ftSSS ftSSSfSft rS* Mt^1t^1 s ft S *•* SL’fc »i, ^wft wft w 5*«eft** L 111 blZ* blZ*^ Multilayered computer operations, telecommunications activities, robotics and assembly operations at Ford Motor Company's World Headquarters were the focus of a three and one half day 4-H career exploration pro­ gram attended by Eaton Coun­ ty 4-H’ers. Ken Burcaw and Louis Vasillion of Olivet were among the 59 4-H'ers chosen to tour Ford operations in Dearborn April 6-9 during the “Your Future: A Better Idea” program sponsored by Michigan 4-H Youth Pro­ grams and Ford Motor Company. The program is designed to provide an understanding* of the professional and people FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starting wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a tec. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. ife »»M Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 13 E *1 ■A] Ki i^. W n Muuupiin ■■ io.ii'iiife ^Sal^ta fctpt lu4:5Dpt jtaStyuW *Salad, *Macaroni and cheese, *ravioli, green beans, applesauce, taco salad bar. Friday, May 15 *Salad, *Fiestada, mixed fruit. W)—• Beacon i I Services. Gregory Austin, assistant new business advertising manager of the Richmond Times Dispatch and The Rich­ mond New Leader, an af­ filiate of Media General in Virginia, has won one of the coveted, Sales and Marketing Executives awards. Austin was instrumental in increasing sales within his area of responsibility by 200 green Tuesday^ May 19 *Salad, *Lasagna, *Hot dog/bun, broccoli, appiesauce, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Three Bldgs. South of Corner ofM-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (located In the Kent- 1 * Complex)* £ E 0.t Mrs. Arvizu’s Room. Hotdog/bun, green beans, peach. Thursday, May 14 Pizza, peas, pear. Friday, May 15 Rib-E-Que/bun, Tater tots, applesauce, cookie. Monday, May 18 Barbeque/bun, com, apple crisp. com, Monday, May 18 *Salad, *Pizza, beans, fruit juice. Inc. wood Corporate Maple Valley grad wins award in Virginia Wednesday, May 13 Thursday, May 14 698-7979 i mance as 4-H'ers in their communities. Michigan 4-H Youth Pro­ grams is part of the Cooperative Extension Service of Michigan State University. Pet of the week Fuller St. School *Salad, *Chicken nuggets, *Hot dog/bun, mashed potatoes, butter, peaches, bread and butter sandwich. BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY I to be asked about their work and to help you make career decisions.” Selection of 4-H teens to represent their counties at Ford is based on their leader­ ship and. outstanding perfor- School Lunch Menus applications accepted i*>®» IM-IJll IM-IIJnlltuuo uutee i>» skills necessary to work in a high tech, corporate environ­ ment. In addition to tours and group demonstration sessions, participants also experienced one-on-one learning sessions with professionals in areas of interest to the youths. The finale of the event in­ cluded lunch with Ford men­ tors and executives. Guest speaker Nancy L. Badore, difector of - employee rela­ tions, technical affairs for the automotive group staff, en­ couraged the teens to choose careers in something they enjoy. “What’s good about your being at Ford is that you are seeing for yourself the variety of jobs people do,” Badore said. “Not only are there lots of ways for you to discover what’s out there, but there are lots of people who are thrilled Tuesday, May 19 Tuna sandwich, cheese stix, peas, pear. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 13 Hamburger w/bun, french fries, peaches. Thursday, May 14 Beef Ravolli, hash browns, bread and butter sandwich, fruit cocktail. Gregory Austin percent in 1991. Austin graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1967 and from Grand Valley STate college in 1971. His is married and has three children. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Austin of Vermontville. ? He still holds a record in track at Maple Valley. Penny, this female Saint Bernard is looking for a home. She is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals during the damp spring weather ahead. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. ANNUAL HEARTWORM TEST CLINICS Friday, May 15 Cook / Waitress Apply in person 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday thru Friday. Maple Leaf Inn 188 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Ham and cheese w/bun, com, fruit. Monday, May 18 Crispitos, vegetable beans, pickles, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Tuesday, May 19 Spaghetti-O’s w/meat, green beans, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. lled^89500 220 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE 517-726-0662 Oil, Lube & Filter Brakes Most Cars $Up Up1tu tu 535 Qts. Q9 ts. Oil O5il $35O<?APx Per Axle ■ ... at the ... Nashville Fire Hall Short Block 350 Engines Other short blocks available for other American cars. Sunday, May 17 • Noon - 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 31 • Noon to 3 p.m. Turn Rotors & Drum:s Drum: Call for appointment or stop in at 220 S. Main St., Vermontville Blood Test ... $10 Monthly Medication — Small ... $1800 Medium ... $2400 Large ... $3000 Vaccines available. Discounts for 3 or More Dogs �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 12 From Our Readers Maple Valley's space problems need help To the editor: The Maple Valley School District has a serious “space” problem. The lack of space permeates all levels of instruction and is particularly evident at the elementary level, where all grades are literally bursting at the seams. As concerned parents and citizens, we have to ask ourselves “What is the long­ term solution to this pro­ blem?” The bond proposal that was soundly defeated a couple of months ago would have gone a long way toward solving the problem, but ob­ viously the majority of people who voted felt that the pro­ posal as presented was not af­ fordable either to them per­ sonally or to the district as a whole. In a lot of ways they were right. I voted in favor of the proposal in spite of the fact that I had reservations about the need, for new gym­ nasiums, expanded -ad­ ministration offices, teachers’ lounges and a new track. However, I also felt that a new middle school and classroom improvements at the elementary level would go a long way toward solving the space problem on a permanent basis. For that reason, I decid­ ed to bite the bullet, so to speak, and resigned myself to a large tax increase in order to provide a better educational setting for my children and for the community. The outcome was not a sur­ prise because I knew in my heart that it was more than we could afford in these tough Meet Louie ...who lost by not checking us out on rv • Motorcycle Boats & 4-Wheel insurance into the 10 percent equity fund to construct classroom space. The need is very real now and I feel that if we used one quarter to one half of the $8(X),(XX) tax dollars in the fund, we could accomplish a great deal. I understand the importance of being fiscally prudent to en­ sure that our district doesn’t go broke. But we also have a responsibility to ensure that our kids don’t have to be educated in portble classrooms, hallways and storage closets. The time has come to use this resource as part of a solu­ tion lo our current problem and I feel we can use a portion of this fund without seriously jeopardizing our financial situation. After all, the pur­ pose ofthis money is to enable us lo provide the best classroom instruction we can for our children and it is my belief that the time has come for us to use it for that purpose. In closing, I understand that these arc tough decisions for the school board to make, and I for one applaud the members for (heir dedication to their community. I am confident that the board will have the courage to put the needs of our children first and come up with a proposal that the entire community can support. Michael Terberg Vermontville Eaton County tourism guide now available Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 economic times. So what do we do next? The current restructuring pro­ posals are not a long-term solution to a space problem that will be with us as long as our enrollment remains at the level. This year, it’s the fifth grade in Nashville that is overcrowded. Two years from now, it will be another grade in either Vermontville or Nashville, and so on. I cannot see where busing kids, especially young kids, out of their home towns, where they have a sense of community and togetherness, will solve a basic space pro­ blem. And I am definitely not convinced that restructuring would result in a better educa­ tion. If that were true, ail school systems would adopt such a system as a matter of philosophy, not just as a fee­ ble attempt to solve a space problem. My suggestion would be a small millage increase (two or three mills) to be used specifically to construct per­ manent classroom space. It is my opinion that a majority of voters would support a more realistic millage proposal. Even if we only add one classroom a year for the next few years, the progress gained would go a long way toward solving the problem on a per­ manent basis. I also feel that we should tap The sixth annual Eaton County Tourism Guide is available at area Chamber of • 517*852*2005 SOME ROUND BALERS TIE. SOME WRAP. THE 435 AND 535 DO BOTH. Commerce offices, the county clerk’s office, village govern­ ment offices and the Cooperative Extension Service. The guide lists all major community events for - the year, including special events such as the Charlotte Vintage Car Race — May 16-17; Yankee Doodle Days in Grand ran Ledge ege — June une 25-27; -; Eaton Rapids Founders Days — Aug. 12-15; Bellevue Lions Club Balloon Days — Aug. 14-I6 and more. The guide also lists infor­ mation on farm markets and you-pick farms, historical sites, genealogical informa­ tion, and golf courses. Com­ mercial businesses are also featured, including specialty stores, restaurants, and hotels/motels and camping. The Tourism Guide is fund­ ed by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners and adver­ tising revenues. The Eaton County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service coordinates the development and distribution of the guide. Pet of the Week available "Little Bit", this female doberman-mix puppy is looking for a home. She is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals during the damp spring weather ahead. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. — ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS — Retail Sales Position Highly motivated individual with a flair for decorating. Flexible working schedule with some Saturday hours. Good customer rela­ tions a must. Excellent working conditions. Apply in your own hand writing to ... Box 128 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Jr. Livestock meeting set ■ Surface wrap option lets you finish a bale, wrap it, and start on the.next in just 14 seconds. ■ Self-cleaning diamond tread nylon/poly bells. ■ Stop in and check all the features today! FINANCE WAIVER ’til Sept. 1992 GOOD DEALS...ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT, INC. The 4-H Jr. Livestock Association will meet Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Kardcl Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. Agenda topics for this meeting will include preparation for the Eaton County Fair July 19-26, and updates of the swine and lamb weigh-ins. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories. vises, fans South M-37 — Hastings 945-9526 3 Miles North of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 COBB Mich. lic. «i74s dft RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS DN KB Richard R. Cobb, owner - Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 13 This Week in SPORTS... Maple Valley Lions second at own baseball tournament What looked like a highly successful week for the Maple Valley baseball team ended in frustration. The Lions advanced to the title game of the Maple Valley tournament on Saturday, only to lose a heart-breaking 6-5 decision to Athens. In an earlier game, MV defeated former SMAA rival Pennfield 2-0 on a near no-hitter by Kale Dipert. In the finals, the Indians grabbed a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning, but the Lions came back to force extra innings. Each team scored once in the eighth, but Athens scored an unan­ swered run to win the game in the ninth. MV had loaded the bases before Athens turned a game-end­ ing double play. Darrel Stine, who pitched three innings of re­ lief for starter Paul Adrienson, was the losing Maple Valley Lion girls win Bath track and field relays The Maple Valley girls track and field team is ready for the regionals. The Lions romped to still another relay title on Saturday, winning the David Courser Relays in Bath in convincing fashion. Maple Valley, which has not lost a dual or a relay meet this season, will at­ tempt to defend its regional crown oh Saturday at Constantine. Several meet and school records were set. Tracy Kangas eclipsed previous school marks in the shot (38-1) and discus (131-6) en route to first place fin­ ishes in both field events. She teamed with Laura Emery to win the shot (71­ 2 combined) and Rachael Cheeseman in the discus (216-11 1/2). Janet Boldrey had a typ­ ically solid day as well, teaming with Kelli Eastman to win the long jump; Alice Moore, Cheri Sessions and Mindy Shoup in the 6400 meter relay (meet record 22:52); Retha Byrd, Robin Hale and Jennifer Phenix in the 800 relay (school and meet record 1:49.4); and Phenix, Byrd, Melissa Melvin the middle distance medley (meet record 7:16.1). Other Lion winners in­ cluded Sessions-Holli Taylor in the high jump (meet record 10-2); and the 1600 relay team of Bouwens, Taylor, Phenix and Shoup. Also placing were Janet Pool, Bouwens, Hale and Byrd (second); the dis­ tance medley team of Golovich, Casey Appelman, Moore and Sessions (third); the sprint medley team of Taylor, Will f Maple Syrup Producers Memberships John & Norma Viele Larry &. Kareen Haigh Larry &. Martha Gearhart Boy Scout Troop 46 Charlotte Earl &. Lorna Wilson &c Son Harold, Edith, Brian &. Lorraine Benedict Don & Karen Hickey Hilltop Maples Martins Maple Products Work begins in Nashville on M-79 improvement Installation of new cement culverts along Fuller Street got under way last week in the first phase of a state project to resurface M-79 from Nashville to Barryville. Nashville Construction Co. is doing the culvert work; Rieth-Riley has the contract for resurfacing, expected to begin soon. The project starts at Chapel Drive and runs west more than three and one-half miles. Village officials have been advised that the portion of Fuller Street east to M-66 is not scheduled for improvements until next year to allow time for widening the highway in that stretch. Newest citizen— Roxanne Shelby bom April 14th at 6:10 a.m. to S.F.C. John and Laura (Mar­ tin) Fleming at Gennie Stewart Hospital, Fort Camp­ bell, Kentucky where John is serving in 101st Air Bom. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. Amos Haigh &. Family Sugar House Leo &. Mary Malicut Wayne Pennock Fern Gearhart Aldrich Farms Gerald Lumstrum Dan &. Diane Smith Tim Brodbeck Associate Members Vermontville Lions Congregational Church Vietnam Vets Vermontville Chapter Agate Motorcycle Club Vermontville Cub Scouts Maple Valley Band Boosters Maple Valley J.C.’s Ledge Loafers NCHH United Methodist Church Maple Valley Track American Legion Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Forrest Gardner Vermontville Boy Scouts Nashville Lions Club Maple Valley Rider’s Supporting Membership 4-H horse meeting planned May 14 AH 4-H horse leaders, club members and those interested in horse topics are invited to attend the 4-H Horse Developmental Committee Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting, held at Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds, will focus on up­ coming 4-H horse programs and sub-committee reports. There will be a short educa­ tional program. Mickey Collier drove in two runs with a double. Chris Cooley tripled and also drove in a pair of runs. Adrienson pitched five innings in the nightcap and was relieved by Stine, who struck out three and walked two. Adrienson fanned seven and scattered three hits. Jeff Knoll collected the Lions'only extra base hit, a two-bagger. Monday MV defeated Colon 6-3. Collier had a triple and two RBI, while Stine also chipped in with a double. Knoll had the game's big blow, a two-run dinger. Adrienson scattered six hits, striking out six and giving up all three Colon runs. Stine struck out the side in the seventh to earn the save. MV played St. Philip for two on Monday, the first of which was a game sus­ pended from earlier in the year. Wednesday the Lions will play Portland St. Pat's, the fifth-ranked team in Class D, in a twinbill. We would like to thank all those who purchased member­ ships for the Maple Syrup Festival. The Nashville Woman’s Literal} Chib will hold its Ma> 20 meeting at the Maple Grove Township Hall at 7:30 p.m. The annual silent auction will be held. Members are asked to bring a baked item, a homemade item or an item grown loi the auction. Election of officers for next year also will take place. [ jfii W the opener, Warner worked five innings, striking out seven and walking just one. Dipert fanned four and al­ lowed one hit in two in­ nings of relief. Thank You Womans Literary Club to meet IS MB: <•* Jody Mazurek, Rachael Thompson and Bouwens (third). Earlier in the week the Lions ran past St. Philip (94-33) and Tecumseh (105-18) in a double dual. Kangas won the shot and discus; Boldrey the long jump and 400; Sara Leep the high jump; Phenix both hurdle events; Sessions the 800; the 3200 relay team of Taylor, Moore, Sessions and Leep; the 800 relay team of Phenix, Bouwens, Byrd and Boldrey; and the 1600 relay team of Phenix, Taylor, Bouwens and Boldrey. Maple Valley defeated Eaton Rapids Thursday 84­ 44. Winning for the Lions were Kangas (shot and dis­ cus); Boldrey (long jump, 100 and 800 in a school­ record 2:18.1); Phenix in the high and low hurdles; Shoup in the 1600 (school record 5:20.2); Byrd' in the 200; Sessions in the 3200; and the 800 and 1600-meter relay teams. pitcher. Stine struggled with his control, yielding six bases on balls. He fanned four Indians. Kirk Warner led the of­ fense, going 3 for 4 with a trio of stolen bases. Greg Garn drove in two runs and was 1 for 3. Dipert was within one out of a no-hitter in the first game, when a Panther sin­ gle with two outs in the seventh broke it up. Dipert walked three and struck out six. Pennfield was 12-1 coming into the contest. The Lions swept a league doubleheader from Bellevue on Thursday, winning 13-8 and 4-3. In fr V r X » Dennis Kruger &. Family Patches &. Posies Michigan Magnetics Maple Leaf Inn Vermontville Hardware Frith’s Service Station Nancy’s Beauty Shop Stanton Realty The Outpost Richard’s Studios Village Hair Port Sweet &. How Good Maple Valley Real Estate Wheeler’s Marine Hometown Lumber Company Maple Valley Implement Hastings City Bank Kent Oil Company Musser’s Service Nashville Hardware Don Shook Bart Frith Ponderosa Campground The Old Cook Stove Trowbridge Sales Service Vermontville Historical Society Trumble Insurance Agency Marion Corey &. Family Carpenter’s Den Independent Bank Charles Viele Bulldozer Clay’s Dinner Bell Wolever’s Real Estate Mace Pharmacy Eaton Federal Savings &. Loan RL Hill Tax Service Kathie’s Crafts Mapes Family Florist Carl’s Super Market 2-J’s V-Junction GIRL, & & THANK YOU! Maple Syrup Festival Association �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 12, 1992 — Page 14 LIONS CELEBRATE, like to pat ourselves on our back; those (service projects) are things we do just because we are Lions.” He presented Vermontville Lions Club President Wayne Lobert with a 50-year patch for the club’s banner. During the event Bennett also conducted an induction into the Vermontville Club of three new members: Stephen Hayes, Russell Laverty and Richard Genther. The dinner ofroast beefand chicken, baked potatoes, toss­ ed salad and fresh fruit was catered by Jane Aldrich and served with the help of seven students in Maple Valley’s Lions Quest class, taught by Cindy Gatewood. Lions Quest is a program geared to help continued from page 16 seventh-graders improve self­ image through community service and is financed by Lions Club grants. The local project is sponsored jointly by Vermontville and Nashville Lions. Topping off the meal was a special 50th anniversary cake baked by Nan Visger of Ver­ montville. It carried a slogan, “The Sweetest Club,” adopted by the local Lions because of Vermontville’s maple syrup. Vermontville Lion Bill Mason, chairman of the an­ niversary event, introduced the entertainers, “Collector’s Choice,” a barbershop quartette that is part of the Capital City Chordsmen Chorus of Lansing. The quartette delighted the au­ dience with their humor as well as their musical talent. The audience was invited to sing along on several selections. The quartette specializes in music ofmany different styles from various eras. Besides traditional barbershop tunes such as “Lida Rose” and “Heart of My Heart,” the quartette offered comtemporary songs such as “River of No Return,” and a medley from “Fiddler on the Roof.” The show ended with a spirited, specially tailored version of Hank Snow’s popular, ‘‘I’ve Been Everywhere.” To the mind­ boggling list oftown and cities that are noted in the original GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 The "Collector's Choice" barbershop quartette of Lansing delighted the audience with music and humor on the opera house stage. lyrics, the quartette added an impressive rhyming list of Michigan places including, of course, Vermontville and Nashville. Both the Vermontville and Nashville Lions clubs were established in 1942. The Nashville club will mark its 50th anniversary in the fall. National Ads LOSE WEIGHT Doctor endorsed “One Day Diet” prog­ ram. Lose 5-15 pounds in just 2 .weeks. Satisfaction guaranteed! FREE information pack. 1-800-374-1105.___________ READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. Miscellaneous LORDY, LORDY, LOOK who’s 40. If you see David Kuempel May 15 wish him a happy birthday. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. School staff enjoys appreciation luncheon A luncheon prepared and served by the Student Council last Tuesday for the Junior-Senior High School staff was one of several events staged in the district to show appreciation during National Education Appreciation Week. Submarine sandwiches and vegetable soup were featured at the event in the high school library. In the elementary schools, the Parent-Teacher organizations also were host to staff luncheons Tuesday as part of the week's celebration. Wayne Lobert, Vermontville Lions Club president, accepted a 50-year patch and special banner presented by District Governor David Bennett. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates and deadlines. Press [31 for business hours. TO PLACE AN AD... The Sun and News ^jT] You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see nstbeiow. ^5^ Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. ^3] Your full address, ITIFFLE VRLL'E Y. newsy — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS — The Hastings g Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals in Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSIlk Y0U»»» for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the “pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, May 12. 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Lions Club celebrates 50th anniversary, Saturday Stockbridge, Breton Woods, Elsie and Holt. Dignitaries included State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald, who presented the Vermontville club with a legislative tribute signed by him and other state officials. Fitzgerald spoke of the years of service by the Lions Club and the unique qualities of small communities. “The community spirit of small towns like Vermontville can’t be duplicated and it is something to treasure,’’ said Fitzgerald. Lions Club dignitaries in at­ tendance included District by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A half century of service to the local community was recognized Saturday when Vermontville Lions Club marked its 50th anniversary. The occasion was celebrated with a dinner and program staged at Vermontville’s recently-restored 1898 opera house. Nearly 100 Lions and Lionesses from area clubs at­ tended the event. Joining the Vermontville group were representatives from Nashville, Sunfield, Olivet, Charlotte, Bellevue, Governor David Bennett of Holt and his wife, Linda; District Governor-elect Joe Thering of Elsie and his wife, Rosemarie; Lioness District President-elect Rachael Cassidy of Stockbridge; and several past district gover­ nors, including Gene Fisher of the Vermontville Club. Bennett complimented the local club on its 50th anniver­ sary and commended Lions Clubs everywhere “for all the good they do in their communities.’’ Said Bennett: “We don't See Lions celebrate, P. 14 State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald (right) presented a legislative tribute to Vermont­ ville Lions. Accepting is Gene Fisher, a past district governor. GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY MAY SPECTACULAR SALE! Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Spray ANTI-ITCH SPRAY 2 oz. Ibuprofen Tri-Buffered Aspirin Acid Relief Tablets 100’s 100’s mim/ifD/isfviifi b Compare 4 r to W Rohlds J Acid Relief e Gas Relief Drops 1 oz. 269 rbfCompare! b CoAmtdovp ial re14! to Advil 1 k Compare L !° «< ■r Bufferin Baby Powder 14 oz. or Shampoo 15 oz. Lady’s Shaver Plus Lube Strip or Twin Blade Disposable 10*s Suphedrin Maximum Strength Sinus 24’s SUPHEDRIN SINUS-------------------- GAS ngi IfF OROW Compare 4 to < IJohnson J &• I Johnson f Mint Mouthwash 24 oz. *LJ•Compare • C.SoSlmnitnuoput a asrbJe-­4’ * to 4 L Slnutab ’ Sinus Antiseptic Instant Pain Relief Ka-Pec Sunblock Liquid 8 oz. Lotion SPF 15 4 oz. 1.5 oz. ^Compare* P utswn LOTION tO q VSundowna A special anniversary cake for ’’The Sweetest Club" was made by Nan Visger, seen here with Gene Fisher, a 25-year Vermontville Lion. HUN RELIEF Hygienic Cleansing pads Lite-Coat Aspirin Antacid Suspension 100's 100's 12 oz. Baby Lotion 15 oz. or Oil 16 oz.g b Compare^ p tO q V Maalox w I Antacid ASMRM Ultimate Sunblock SPF30 AntiDiarrheal Oral Solution LOTKJN 3.5 oz. NOW ONLY Eye Eye Dropsr Vlslne Vls OIMRHEAL .5 oz. 4 oz. Allergy, Histafed, or Suphedrin 'Allergy Tablets H<stafed Tablets 100’s PRICES GOOD THRU MAY 19 219 Main St., Nashv’Me ... $229500 You’ll be “mad” about this maneuverable, time-saving riding mower and its special, pre-season low price. • Front-wheel drive combined with rear-wheel steer gives you .a remarkable 6" turning radius for cutting close to trees and bushes • Front-mount 42" mower lets you "nose" right under bushes, and split-roil fences. Reduces mowing time up to 30% • Mowers has 15 strategically-placed rollers and wheels — floats and pivots over your lawn for a smooth, even cut • Powerful, long-life Briggs & Stratton 12 HP single-xylinder • With option, wood-side transport removed, tilt-bed accepts a variety of attachments for collection and yard maintenance TROWBRIDGE’S 852-0845 Auto Parts & Service Center OPEN 9 a?m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 130 S. Main, Vermontville • 726-0569 Drive a little & save a lot! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-05-26.pdf 87f1486a565c4b5021b04bec0d97db67 PDF Text Text Butk Rato PA IB U.S. POSTAOI HASTINGS, M| HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 43 — Tuesday. May 26, 1992 M.V. School restructuring plan goes on the ‘back burner’ by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A plan to maximize use of exisiting facilities in the Maple Valley School District was put on hold last week by the Board of Education. In a special meeting Monday evening, the board agreed to forget about a proposed restructing plan until after the June 8 school election. The plan, first discussed in April and hashed out at a public hearing earlier this month, would have dealt with Maple Valley’s growing space problems by assigning elementary students and staff to buildings by grade level rather than by school boundaries. For example, all fifthgraders in the district would be assigned to one elementary location (either in Nashville or Vermontville) instead of being split between the two towns as is the present policy. It would neccesitate busing of some elect three new members to students who now can walk to the board from a field of seven their schools. candidates. “I did not find any support Supt. Ozzie Parks has by phone calls, letters or in described the proposed person, for restructuring of building and site improvement any kind,” noted Board Presi- levy as a “pay as you go dent Harold Stewart. plan” that over three years He suggested the board will allow the district to add drop the issue until after the about six classrooms, do June election, when voters needed renovations at will be asked to approve a Maplewood Elementary and two-mill levy for three years make other improvements at for building and site various locations. improvements. Because of an anticipated “My feeling from com-overflow of 91 fifth-graders munity feedback was to add slaivd *0 enter ixcliogg ocnool on a classroom” one at a time in Nashville next fall, imwith the revenue from the mediate plans are to add at levy, if it is approved, noted least two portables to the Stewart. He said revenue district. The superintendent from the levy would be “ear- said a firm has been found that marked just for school will grant one-year leases of improvements.” portables for $6,000 each. At the June election, voters Cost of moving in a unit is also will be asked to renew the estimated at about $2,000, current 20.71 operationall mills for three years and will See Restructuring, Page 2 Honors Night recognizes Maple Valley student achievements by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Honors Night, held Iasi Tuesday in the Maple Valley High School auditorium, pro­ vided an opportunity to focus on academic achievements by the Class of 1992 and underclassmen. “This program is about ex­ cellence,” said Board of Education President Harold Stewart, in welcoming the crowd of parents, friends and relatives who gathered to honor the students. Said MVHS School Counselor Ward Rooks, “This is one night to stop and take note that there is much more positive than negative about Maple Valley schools.” He and teacher Carol Satterly emceed the 90-minute program. Scholarships were presented to a number of See Achievements, Page 10 Class valedictorian Donna Green received a Univer­ sity of Michigan Alumni Club dictionary award. Making the presentation is Principal Larry Lenz. Missing from photo is Tim Ferrier, who also received a U of M award. Vermontville, Tekonsha exchange mayors for a day by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Officials of Vermontville and the Calhoun County village of Tekonsha exchang­ ed visits last week as part of Mayor Exchange Day, a tradi­ tional kick-off to annual Michigan Week festivities. The event was staged as a two-day affair, with a delega­ tion of 13 from Vermontville visiting Tekonsha on Monday and that town sending a group of seven here for a Wednes­ day tour. Tekonsha President Don Bailey, his wife Lois; Tekon­ sha Village Clerk Diane Goodrich and her husband Larry; Trustee Ron Johnson and his wife Mary; and Esther Keller, respresenting Tekon­ sha’s senior citizens, were guests in Vermontville. The day started at 9 a.m. with rolls and coffee served in the village office. This was followed by tours of the Mildred Allen Memorial Library and the newlyrestored 1898 Opera House; Woodlawn Cemetery and the old Vermontville cemetery; Maple Manor; and the United Methodist Church, where the delegation was joined by several other community and area leaders for a noon luncheon. The afternoon agenda in­ cluded tours of the Academy Museum; the “Angel Room” in Hildred Peabody’s historic home; Michigan Magnetics factory; Ponderosa cam­ pground; Vermontville Bible Church; the village waste water treatment lagoons; Patches ’n Posies craft shop; the fire station, and village garage. A community dinner honor­ ing the visitors was held at 6 p.m. in the Griswold Room of the First Congregational Church. During the noon meal, Village President Sue Villanueva presented Presi- The Tekonsha delegation poses with Vermontville Village President Sue Villanueva at United Methodist Church, where the party was honored at a lun­ cheon. (From left) Lois Bailey, wife of the president; Villanueva; President Don Bailey; Esther Keller, senior citizen; Clerk Diane Goodrich and her husband Larry; Mary Johnson and her husband Trustee Ron Johnson. dent Bailey with a symbolic key to Vermontville. Noting the size of the large hand­ crafted wooden key, Bailey joked, “It must be a big lock! ’ ’ The village of Tekonsha is comparable in size to Ver­ montville. Bailey said the population according to the 1990 U.S. census is 733, but he added that the unofficial count is 825. He said the village has filed a protest with the census bureau. A state-mandated municipal water system currently is under construction in Tekon­ sha. Bailey said the $3 million project is being paid for by state funds and will provide service to about three-quarters of the municipality. During Monday’s tour, the Vermontville delegation especially enjoyed seeing the many antique shops that dot Tekonsha. Vermontville Clerk Sharon Stewart said she was very impressed with a Main Street store that specialized in oak furniture. Those from Vermontville making the trip to Tekonsha were President Villanueva and Trustees Ruth Wineman; Rod Harmon and wife Shirley; Nyle Wells and wife Denise; Don Martin and wife Esther; Bill Mason and wife Sharon; and Clerk Sharon Stewart and husband Harold. While in Vermontville, the TekonsKa visitors were presented with several gifts from local organizations and businesses. They received maple syrup from the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Cor­ poration; maple sugar candy from producers Don and See Exchange,Page 2 Vermontville Village President Sue Villanueva presented a symbolic key to the village to visiting President Don Bailey of Tekonsha. The two-day ex­ change provided an opportunity for officials to swap ideas about operation of their villages, which are of comparable size. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 2 RESTRUCTURING, continued from front page— plus electrical hookup. If the building leyy is ap­ proved, the ' program of ad­ ding classrooms could be started bufit is unlikely rooms would be ready by fall. Parks said it would “not be absolutely impossible, but a real long shot” to get classrooms built by start of the 1992-’93 school year. The proposal to upgrade and expand facilities in a gradual manner was suggested in the wake of voters’ over­ whelming February defeat of a $10.45 million expansion plan. In other action Monday, the board sent to its Labor­ Management Committee a proposed contract to hire Diana Trimberger as a replacement for retiring Com­ munity Education Director Kay Hartzler. Trimberger, currently prin­ cipal of an Alternative Educa­ tion High School at Kenowa Hills, had asked for an annual starting salary of $39,500. Hartzler is being paid only $32,000 yearly. Besides, the board would have to provide health care coverage for Trimberger. None had been provided for Hartzler because she had other coverage and did not need it. “I can’t see how we can pay $39,500 when we’ve only been paying $32,000,” said Stewart. Trustee Lynn Mengyan agreed that the step was a “big jump.” Parks, however, pointed out that Hartzler’s schedule called for only 32 hours per week for 42 weeks per year, whereas Trimberger “would be work­ ing 37 percent more hours.” He also noted that all of the leading candidates for the post had wanted a full-time posi­ tion. He said Hartzler had trimmed her hours to fit into the Community Education budget. “Kay has kind of spoiled us,” he commented. “We have not had any candidates at the preent time who have ex­ pressed that they would work for that (salary of $32,000).” In the current school year the local community educa­ tion program has operated on a $112,530 budget. The pro­ jected budget for the 1992-’93 year is $130,635. Parks said that the program is self-supporting as long as an enrollment of at least 40 full­ time equated (FI E) students is maintained. “We have never taken money out of the general fund (for community education),” noted Stewart. “Under this scenario, if you didn’t have 40 students you would have to.” Trimberger, who was in the audience, told the board that even at $39,500 she would be taking a cut from her current salary. “For you it feels like it’a a risk; it’s a risk for me, too,” she said. Trimberger added that her goal would be to bring student enrollment in Maple Valley’s community education pro­ gram up to 50 or 55 FTE students next year. The board considered tying her salary to incentives that could generate more funds for the program. “Community Education is a vital program to our district,” observed Board Vice Presi­ dent John Krolik. “The pro­ gram is going to grow under her direction, (but) I can’t support this contract.” He suggested it be sent to committee for further negotia­ tion, and proposed that a dif­ ferent contract be written up for presentation at the board’s June 8 meeting. At the end of the meeting, the board went into closed ses­ sion for a strategy workshop on labor negotiations pertain­ ing to upcoming staff contracts. 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! 517-726-0580 Church Schedules FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p....... ............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... :45 a.m. Sunday School.... 1 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship......... nn a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Ribettes, Italian green beans, parsley potatoes, bread, oleo, peaches. Tuesday, June 2 cut Karen Hickey; and a sugar maple sapling from Wayne Lobert of Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs. Other gifts came from The Outpost bakery, assorted rolls and cookies; Sweet and How Good shop, candy samples; Nancy’s Beauty Shop, shampoo samples; Trowbridge Service Center, key chains; Stanton’s Real Estate, pens; Indepen­ dent Bank, magnets, pencils and pens; Citizens’ Eelevator, pens; Ken’s Standard Service, keychains; Vermontville Hardware, yardsticks; Ver­ montville Lions Club, pins and a banner; and Vermont­ ville Historical Society, pins. Patches ’n Posies donated the banquet table centerpierce. The Ole Cookstove 178 S. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli, diced carrots, bread, oleo, cake. Stuffed peppers, baked beans, carrots, bread, oleo, applesauce. Events Wednesday, May 27 - EXCHANGE DAY, from front page Trumble Agency 250 N. Main, Vermontville Monday, June 1 Friday, May 29 —TkiNo Proble/m. Peoples Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. bread, oleo, pudding. Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 27 Broccoli and cheddar chicken, red potatoes, peas, Life Home Car Business 203 N. State, Nashville Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Thursday, May 28 vluto-Owners Insurance VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Concrete footings were being poured lost Thursday for the Good Time Pizza building under construction at Nashville's old grist mill site on North Main Street. Owners Jack and Judy DeGroot hope to move into the new building from their present location at 119 N. Main by Sept. 1. A new line of Mexican and Italian dishes will be added to the current bill of fare, as well as "about 19 new flavors of ice cream," says Jack. Steve Augustine is general contractor on the new restaurant; on-site parking will be provided north of the building. Spanish rice, french green beans, com, fruit. Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Work begins on new Good Time Pizza GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special......... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Restaurant also treated the visitors to ice cream during an afternoon rest stop. At 4 p.m. the entourage also enjoyed a rest and refreshment stop at the home of Trustee Ruth Wineman. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time Alter Worship REV. TOD CLARK ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E I BINGO I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S | S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. | S ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 K iniminiiiwririiimiiiniii GRADUATION % Open House BILL BRAUER for June 7th, 1992 7588 Assyria Rd. (M-66) 1st drive south of Maple Leaf Grange - 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... ........ 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship p.......9;3o a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Nashville, Nutrition Ed.; Hastings - The Old Timers; Delton, closed. Thursday, May 28 Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 29 Woodland, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn; Delton, birthday party. Monday, June 1 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Woodland, video (American vision). Tuesday, June 2 - All sites puzzles. OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School . 10 a.m. A.M. Service... .11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Tuesday. May 26. 1992 — Poge 3 Kay Hartzler retires as Maple by Susan Hinckley 16 1f faa bated lol», Malay party.. Stal.fe 5°.,,d m«»» lira). Way,I® l-lli prig. funiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinu milsf iunnsann ■ "I* I BINGO wdii ■■UPIE IMB aptITWSDAY'felSM it Inkk[taiOjBiSH'lriliu iiiiniiniiiHiiiin jn House lor Staff Writer After tonight (May 26) Kay Hartzler will hang up her 11th and final group photo of Maple Valley Adult Education graduates in her office at Maple Valley High School. Hartzler retires June 30 as director of Maple Valley’s Community Education, leav­ ing behind a program that has seen considerable growth dur­ ing her tenure. “Adult education has really expanded, and we’ve also tried to expand enrichment classes, too,” said Hartzler. “There is room for lots more expansion. There could be a lot of exciting things happen­ ing in many areas, more opportunities.” Enrollment in the program has tripled in the 11 years Hartzler has been associated with local community educa­ tion, first as a teacher, then as combination teacher­ coordinator and finally as director. Her career here started when her husband, Daryl Hartzler, was director of Lakewood School’s Com­ munity Education program, at a time when Maple Valley was part of a consortium operating under direction of Lakewood. Last year Maple Valley decided to conduct its own program and “it has gone very well,” said Hartzler. Two years ago, Daryl Hartzler resigned his Lakewood post of 21 years to work full time in the Hartzlers’ charters and tours business, based in Lake Odessa. In her retire­ ment Kay also will join that business, handling bookkeep­ ing, doing brochures, accom­ panying some tours, etc. In addition the couple is in­ volved in Hartzlers’ Inc., a professional charter bus transporation company that owns and operates two motor coaches. Daryl’s twin brother, Karyl Hartzler and his wife, are also partners in that firm. The tour business takes the Hartzlers to such places as Washington D.C. and the new country music mecca of Bran- son, Mo. Kay is looking forward to an upcoming Lake Superior tour. A native of Kalamazoo, she graduated from high school there and went on to earn a degree at Hope College in Holland. She first taught junior high history and government at Kalamazoo, then married and moved to Cleveland, Ohio. She and her first husband returned to Kalamazoo to work in her father’s business, but after her husband died, Kay decided to return to Western Michigan University for additional studies. It was at that time she met and married Daryl and moved to Lake Odessa. Between the two of them, the couple has five grown children. Kay is credited with establishing the first day school for adult education students in the Maple Valley district. She did it by going door to door at Thornapple Estates Mobile Home Park to recruit students, whom she then instructed in quarters provided at the park. The daytime learning center is now located in the Village Council chambers in downtown Nashville for the convenience of adult educa­ tion students who cannot attend evening classes at the high school. “I have really enjoyed it here, ” Hartzler reflects. “The people have been super. I’m going to miss it.” One of the most amazing things at Maple Valley, she said, is the “number of volunteers (such as booster clubs) who make thousands of dollars for the school.” She said both she and her husband were very impressed by this when they first became acquainted with the local district. She said very few schools have such active volunteer organizations as does Maple Valley. Those who know Kay Hartzler know that she also is a “volunteer,” giving freely of her time and effort above and beyond call of duty to the community education program. One of her best rewards is watching a new class of adult education students graduate each spring. “The neatest part is seeing people with their diplomas, achieving goals they have had for a long, long tune,” observed Kay. “And seeing the changes it makes in their lives!” Kay Hartzler, retiring director of M.V. Community Education, soon will have another photo of adult education graduates to add to the wall in her office. Tonight (May 26) she will watch her 11 th class receive their high school diplomas. JOIN OUR TEAM We Have a Whole Range of Winning Financial Services! When You See Our Game Plan You’ll Want To Join Our Team! BBAffl ie J41W2 Assyria Rd. W iW Maple to the Joostberns Brothers Andy, Tony & Randy for... 1st PLACE at HIM* BIBIIC# Ypsilanti Gus Macker 3 on 3 Let’s keep it up in '92. • Savings • Certificates of Deposit • IRAs • Interest Bearing Checking • Direct Deposit • ATMs • • • • • • VISA Commercial Loans Mortgage Loans Home Equity Loans Bank-by-Mail 24 Hour Depository (lie iafflilH pjn. pjn. So«WSeW,,""'JJ Eaton Federal Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Bank FDIC INSURED I FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EUIAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon It Does Make A Difference Where You Bank �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Club news and holiday plans topped the news back in '25 by Susan Hinckley Dr. Grattan has charge of the welfare work of the Kalamzoo Vegetable Parchment Paper Co., and as his work brings him in contact with a varied class of individuals and necessitates a close study of existing conditions, he was able to give a throughtful discussion of the elements of the individual and of the community. He divided the human race into three classes, those who bum or steal their way through life, those who try to “get by” on half fare, and those who are willing to do a little more than their portion of work and assume a little games during the past week, winning from Hastings on Fri­ day afternoon by a score of 10 to 7, but striking a snag at Freeport Tuesday. The Hastings game, which was played at Riverside Park (in Nashville), was a freehitting, loosely played con­ test, with the locals putting up a stronger offensive and com­ ing out on the long end of the tally. Townsend featured with a home run over the right field fence in the second inning, with one man on base. Community boosters enjoy A winning streak that had fine meeting continued without a break for the past two years was The May meeting of the At Union Cemetery near Lacey, a small crowd gathers for Memorial Day brought to an end Tuesday Nashville Community Club ceremonies, circa-1910. In Nashville it was not uncommon to see 1,000 or more in held at the auditorium (second more than their share of when the team journeyed to attendance at Memorial Day events that normally included an afternoon pr program responsiblities. He illustrated Freeport. A little over­ floor of the Gribbin Block on the fact that the latter class unconfidence, which has made of oratory. Many rural residents came to town for the activities; the holiday was a Main Street) Monday evening them negligent in the matter of was one of the most enjoyable doubtedly derive the greatest time for socializing with friends as well as remembering the departed. pleasure and enjoyment out of practice, probably is responsi­ sessions of the year. An ex­ life. ble for the defeat, though the ceptionally large crowd was in the poppy sale in Nashville, day morning for Kalamazoo, boys give Freeport credit for attendance, about 150 people Ernest Offley and family ride and she was assisted by Mrs. Memorial Day exercises to gathering about the tables to having the stiffest team they where he will live on his in a new Buick sedan...Miss Robert Surine and Mrs. be held partake of the fine food that have been up against this year. niece’s farm near the city. Ruth Althouse closed a suc­ Harold Springett. The ladies In observance of Memorial had been prepared and to The good wishes of his many cessful second year of school They naturally are not confined their activities to friends go with him. Day, a program of fitting ex­ listen to the program. satisfied with the result, and in this district last Friday with Main Street, and the receipts C. L. Glasgow presided ercises has been arranged for are hoping that another game — The Hunt Stock Co. a picnic. There were about 90 amounted to over $30. over the program, and while it next Saturday forenoon, and may be arranged with which showed here the latter present. After a bounteous — William H. Fountaine, Nashville business places will was somewhat curtailed Freeport before the close of part of the week, was well dinner and a treat of ice cream the Grand Rapids bootlegger patronized and their audiences be closed between 10 a.m. through the absence of a cou­ school. from the teacher, a short pro­ arrested in Nashville some and noon so that all may unite ple of the speakers, the loss left apparently well pleased gram was given by the time ago, was up before Cir­ in paying respect to the naLocal News was not noticed in the with the efforts of the children. This was followed cuit Judge McPeek last week thorough enjoyment furnished tion’s veterans, both dead and management. — The Independent Oil sta­ for sentence and drew $100 — ran George eor and John by election of officers for the living. The schedule for the by the talent offered. tion on South Main Street is — Frank, community club for another fine and 100 days in jail. If the Frey of Kalamo day is as follows: Dr. Morris’ “Crow” trio, nearly completed, and the and Phil year...Miss Althouse has been money is not forthcoming, his At 9:30 a.m. the school composed of Virgil Springett, Dahlhouser motored to engaged to teach the school company has commenced vacation will be extended 50 children will meet at the Howard and Donald Sprague, dispensing its wares. The Cadillac Saturday for a few another year. days. school house and bring .tickled the audience with a finishing touches are being put days’ fishing. They found the — (John Wesley’s Comers) — Leland Weaks and Miss classical and lengthy parody flowers, and they will be on the building, and it is sport rather poor, owing to the We sympathize with Clare Agnes Kinne, daughter of Mr. on the old song, “How Do taken to Lakeview Cemetry to hoped to have this work all weather, and came home Sun­ Roach in the loss of one of his and Mrs. Ansel Kinne, were day evening. You Do.” Mrs. Dora Nelson decorate the graves of done by Saturday night. The best cows. united in marriage by Rev. accompanied them at the departed soldiers. Any who driveway will not be cemented — A decided drop in — (North Castleton) Paul Cohn at Vermontville Mon ­ piano. will offer the use of their cars until later in the season. Work temperature Saturday after­ Bizer is home from Lansing, day evening. They were ac ­ for this purpose are asked to A couple of vocal selections on the tanks will be started noon sent chills up and down and is ill with the flu...The litcompanied by Homer and by Mrs. Lena Cook and Mrs. report at the school house at 9 next week. the spines of shoppers who tle son of Percy Lehman passJulia Wells. Mr. and Mrs. o’clock. Laura Sackett, with Miss — Saturday was “Poppy had been misled into shedding ed away Monday foreWeaks are spending a week or their “heavies.” The therMildred Wotring at the piano, At 10:30, the following pro- Day” and the Barry County noon...Ora Lehman’s son is is so with relatives at Belding, were heartily applauded. gram will be given at Putnam American Legion and Auxmometer registered a drop of ill with the flu. Kalamazoo, and in Indiana, Community singing was led Park, with C. W. Pennock iliary wish to express theirr apnearly 20 degrees in about an — (Martin Comers) Mrs. by F. C. Lentz, chairman of presiding: selection, Boy plication to the residents off afer which they will return hour. Sadie Hilton attended the here and make their home on the music committee, and inScout band; prayer, Rev. A. the village for their generous — Owing to an epidemic of W.C.T.U. (Barry County) the Pennock farm, two miles cidentaly revealed talents, in L. Bingaman; recitation, Miss cooperation. The sale of ar­ measles and influenza has convention at Nashville Tuessouth of Nashville, where Mr. both the singing and whistling Georgia Gribbin; selection, tificial poppies, made by necessitated the closing of the day and Wednesday of last Weaks is employed. line, that merit recognition on band; recitation, Miss Feme disabled veterans, is carried Woodland schools, the annual week. future programs if the identity — Harley Kinne has been Schulze; address, Rev. B. J. out to provide a fund for the Barry and Eaton County Field — (West Maple Grove) home from the Big Rapids in ­ of the artists can be Adcock of Hastings; benedic­ care of crippled soldiers and Meet scheduled for Friday, Merle Hoffman was one in the stitute for the past several ascertained. tion, Rev. Long field. to help maintain the Michigan June 5, will be held at Nashville High School band days. Dr. O. R. Grattan was in­ home of the widows and or­ Middleville. that played in Lansing Satur­ troduced as the speaker of the Winning streak is stopped — Owen Moore and family phans of foreign war veterans. — W. G. Davis, chiroprac­ day, and the program was have moved in Mrs. Sarah evening, and gave a talk that The Nashville High Mrs. T. K. Reid of the tor, has rented the office greatly enjoyed by a great Ayers’ house on Sherman was sincerely appreciated. baseball team broke even in Hastings Auxiliary supervised rooms in the t Dr. Shilling many over their radios. Street. home and announces the — (Greggs Crossing) — The Senior class play, opening of chiropractic of­ Charles Brumm had the “And Home Came Ted,” will fices on Monday, June 1. misfortune to be kicked by a be given at the opera house — Thursday evening of last horse Saturday. No bones Friday evening. Reserve seat week several members of were broken, but it will be tickets are on sale at Deane’s. Nashville Lodge No. 255, F. some time before he is able to — Decoration Day will be & A. M., drove to Vermont­ be out.. .Frank and Ed Potts of observed at the Barryville ville and attended Past Thomapple are painting the church. The ladies of the comMasters’ night of the Masonic house and other buildings of munity will furnish dinner. lodge of that place. An ex­ Sam Smith. The soldiers’ graves will be cellent banquet was served to — — (Southeast Maple decorated with flags and about 150 of the hungry Grove) The carpenters have flowers. We hope to see many brethem at 6:30, and to say completed their work on old neighbors and friends prethat the Nashville brothers William Smith’s new sent. The treasurer of the who attended the meeting en­ bam...Lyle Jones is entertain­ Cemetery Association will be joyed themselves would be ing the measles. there and those interested in expressing it mildly. (Banyville) Arthur the cemetery can pay their — (Maple Grove Center) Lathrop, teacher of the dues at that time, if they wish. , Memorial Day services will Branch school, closed his — Keith and Kenneth Nor­ be held at the church Saturday school last Thursday with a ton of Nashville High School afterno on at two picnic dinner in Orla Roush’s were in Ann Arbor Saturday o clock...The John Hoffman woods. A nice program and a and took part in the in­ house at the Center is receiv­ terscholastic field meet. There iing a new coat of paint this fine dinner was enjoyed by both parents and pupils.. .Miss were 600 students from week. Alma Gessler, teacher of the various schools present, and — (Lakeview) School clos­ McOmber school, closed her representatives from five dif­ ed Thursday with a picnic at school Friday with a picnic ferent states. Keith took spaeme.c .hepsr oofsfeprethre^ Zsu]m™morOdh™'?,®J -', '^rina?.T?ladCe’ b'°or Te'^ ”°M9' e‘mSo’ri*al- D*a*y n Morgan park. About 50 were dinner, and went fishing with seventh place in the mile race, present to partake of a boun­ her pupils in the afternoon. with 20 starters in the finals, tiful dinner. Miss Linsea was and Kenneth finished fifth in presented with a fountain pen, the finals of the half-mile with many good wishes for tivit in ythe p. ark Band concerts al«> were a popular acrace. her success in the future. — Charlie Cross left Mon— (West Vermontville) A meeting of the Nashville Community Club and local plans for observance of Memorial Day were front page news 67 years ago this week. In the rural districts, the closing of schools for summer vacation was the topic of the day. Details on these and other stories appeared in The Nashville News May 28, 1925. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 5 Kellogg Elementary students stage Brandon Phenix’s performance as "Guitarzan” brought down the house. Also taking part in the skitt were Christina Deroschers (right); Jane Spears Spea (background) as Tarzan's girlfriend Jane, and Heidi Eberly as the monkey. The act won first place in the talent show. •« The four-piece band composed of (from left) Christina Remas, Casey Hansbarger, Megan Starnes and Holly Green was led by "director" Hillary Cates. All are sixth-graders at Kellogg. S SJSS ht (* ■**£S^I b£S^I UkS*^1!! rWifejd J!"?*** WMtity urs M -lityitttjH Pk 1 *» i®i!tM®ft kiwi ■ i -.\nMrt k fcitattaibu i« bilkkitLIki i« tnitatas at a bij Uj fe iz n-OoUn'ini isi irtati ■i -jtaMlfci Ikt fe tki Bl Iffl. to (® -■ !is jik's^'1-' Parents, grandparents or other special persons in a child’s life were invited to Nashville’s Kellogg Elemen­ tary Wednesday for an after­ noon of entertainment. The occasion was “Special Persons Day.” The fifth and sixth graders entertained the crowd of visitors with a variety of per­ formances in a talent show. Even the faculty got in the act by opening the show with a humorous skit that brought down the house. Teachers Melanie Garlinger, Steve Slag, Laurie Kipp, Lynne Harrison, David Hustwick and Sandra Briggs made up a panel of adults recounting how tough school days were in their youth. Each in turn began a dialouge starting with, “In my of You! Andrew Joostberns, Jr. for Graduating Magna Cum Laude from Olivet College - i|3S.gi«s::i kk — Your Family -W* -W <[W^S >1 I* [1W^ 1I - , L, rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. l- (g!®^ ,. u fl- , iS^'j. f!It , G ^jS1 fa! GjS1 <T <«T » •ri^-, k ’ «jT i^J jJXiJX MUTUAL FUNDS < < x j**££ * dzi* *** i****J Jdir* di^r* i*JJ^ 0 M humor, instructing the ap­ plauding crowd to “throw oney!’’ A vocal trio of Janelie Sottillie, Andrea Mace and Sarah Behmdt sang “Camptown Races.” A rendition of Dolly Par­ ton’s “Coat of Many Colors” won third place for the vocal duo of Samantha Smith and Shannon Bennett. Taking first place in the show was the hilarious, crowd-pleasing performance of “Guitarzan” by Brandon Phenix as Tarzan, Jane Spears as Jane, Heidi Eberly as a monkey, and Christina Deroschers as lip-syncing vocalist. The Eaton County 4-H camp will be held at Camp Kidwell on Eagle Lake in southern Allegan County. The camping program is open to all youth ages 8 to 14 years and is co-educational. Participants choose to at­ tend one of the five sessions listed: session 1 - July 6-10; session 2 - July 13-17; session 3 - July 20-24; session 4 - July 27-31; or session 5 Aug. 3-7. Eaton County 4-H will coor­ dinate rides for participants signing up for session 5. The cost for five days of camping is $95 (includes camp picture and camp store). Activities offered at each session include fishing, swim­ ming, canoeing, horseback riding, nature, crafts, recrea­ tion, evening campfires, some Red Cross certification and growing in friendships. The camp is licensed by the State of Michigan. Registra­ tion deadline is two weeks prior to the camp session. For more information or an ap­ plication form, contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594. Miscellaneous Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. i Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD j I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS 852-1757 Get ready for Graduation and Open Houses with a New Look! Sylvia Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Pam Tues. 8:30-5:00 Angie Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Saturdays by Appointment Maalox HRF Dimetapp STAR SPRINTS on Friday night May 29, The All Star Sprints will make their first appearance of the year at 1-96 Speedway. The top sprint car drivers from all over the Mid West will do battle on the high bank half mile Clay Oval. Race time 8:00p.m. Located just south of 1-96 at Lake Odessa Exit 64. 616-642-6500. ALL Colgate Tablets 24’s, 12 oz. Extendtabs 12’s, Elixir 4 oz., or Toothpaste 4.6 oz. Elixir DM 4 oz. : OF : Maaloxmammn Bmmma Colgate Classic Toothbrush Sale Price............................ $1.29 Less Mfg. Cash Refund..... $1.29 Mint or Cherry Flavored Maalox 12 oz . 3 27 Choice Motrin IB 24’s YOUR FINAL COST FR E E A A ll uL i REFUND Micro Fine Insulin Syringe lee, l/2cc or 3/10 cc I Tablets or Caplets Anacin Tablets, Caplets 100’s or Maximum Strength ioo’s \rs 168 Tablets 75’s Your Choice JBwins wins STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Styles-R-Us Eaton County 4-H Camp to hold sign-up LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 2fe 2*fe ;Z If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS i^ x x i*. Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in June you may be in for a big shock. Since interest M JW11^! Wj<1k1^*! *> j<k* fill" day.... ” No matter how severe the circumstances cited by the speaker, all six teachers slammed the table in unison with their fists, shouting, “And we liked it!” In the youngsters’ portion of the program, a number of acts competed for the top three prizes provided by the school’s mobile store operated by the Kellogg Student Council. Mike Smith and Judson Burpee opened the talent com­ petition with a lip sync. A four-member band comprised of Casey Hansbarger, Holly Green, Christina Remas and Megan Starnes performed the “Colonial March” under the direction of student Hillary Cates. The musicians, all members of the sixth-grade band, threw in a touch of The dancing of Melissa Kir­ win and Racheal Pettingill to “Swing the Moon,” a medley of tunes from the 1940s and ’50s, took second place. Danielle Watson’s piano solo of a Bach selection earn­ ed honorable mention in the competition. Other student performers included Kim Betts and Cassidy Holtrust doing a lip sync song, and Lisa Morgan and Megan Starnes in a trick comedy skit. Later, the Maple Valley Jazz Band under direction of Dennis Vanderhoef entertain­ ed the audience. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the show held in the school’s gymnasium. B-D Ultra Fine 29 Guage Insulin Syringe lee, l/2cc or 3/10cc, 100’s .. .$17.88 B-D Alcohol Swabs, 100’s $1.44 Double Prints Every Day Nivea Lotion, Oil 4 oz. or Creme 2 oz. wwbw 219 Main St., Nashville Your Choice 8S2-O84S OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �Th* Maple Volley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 6 CARTER S Phone 543-7655 K reshables Located at 1650 Packard Hwy. ■ Wal-Mart Plaza -Coupons and ad items effective at above location only HOURS: Monday Thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. - Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ( CARTER'S WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 1992 JBL Libby’s Pieces and Stems CERTIFIED ANGUS Boneless Mushrooms PRICES! save 20* ( cm Rib EyeS*2A.V00E Steak Pound CARTER'S ZZZZZ ) PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING LIMIT 6 PLEASE Grade "A* NEXT DAY SERVICE! Rock Cornish Game Hens Dry Cleaning Shirt Laundry •Drapery and Blind Cleaning Suede and Leather Cleaning •Alterations DELI DEPARTMENT Buy One - Get One SAVE —Plus 25% 88c Pound Ham or Turkey 12 oz. Sub Sandwich with in-store coupon OFF Dry Cleaning BULK FOODS Save More Through May 25% OFF excludes Suede and Leather Cleaning Shirt Laundry Alterations ^ilhcou Playing Cards Bacon Bits SAVE 33* on 3 Decks Great For Salads Mll SAVE 26* For Additional Services and More Information CALL 1-800-622-2148 3 Decks Pound s �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. May 26. 1992 DOWRI.K- MANUFACTURERS COUPONS TJUUdU.E- of 50* or Less Face Value Retails Effective Thru May 31,1992 COMPLETE SALES CIRCULAR AVAILABLE IN STORE KRAFT ( Carter's ) SINGLES iQQk HMMIHOSONSM ts- Michigan Grown Kraft \j|[_ American Cheese Singles Asparagus For Canning or Freezing 10 lb. Box Pre-Priced *1.99 FOR CARTER’S SALES CIRCULAR IN THIS PUBLICATION and they are available in the store 12 oz. ( CARTER'S SERVICES LESSER AMOUNTS 98* FRESH BAKERY KkMili Mn$ Potato Dinner Rolls SAVE 40* 590 RESH BAKERY Chocolate Cake Donuts 3 lb. Bag 89Jff with couponi below | 59 j with coupon below Shoppers’ Calculator Service Drive Up Grocery Pick Up Federal Express and U.P.S. Package Shipping Automatic Teller Machine Overnight Photo Processing Michigan State Lottery Sales Agent Postage Stamp and Money Order Sales A-T-M Card Purchases Welcome Amigo Motorized Cart For Shoppers with Special Needs MasterCard and Visa Accepted ( ( c*btm s CARTER'"S SPECIAL COUPON SAVE *1.20 on Two Coupon Value SPECIAL COUPON Fresh Carrots 3 lb. Bag LIMIT TWO WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-31-92 Plain or Glazed Copy Making and Fax Service Chocolate Cake Donuts Senior Citizens’ Coupon Booklet 6 Ct. Pkg. 89* Coupon Value I Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaning Machine Rentals 59' LIMIT ONE WITH COUPON Effective thru 5-25-92 Community Cash Fund Raising Program Check Cashing Cards Baby Sitter Shopping Cart Safety Seats �L. Lewis J. Mishler D. Mahoney T. Loy D. Morawski D. Root V.F.W. Post 8260 304 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-9260 ' ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT CLASS ADVISOR CLASS ADVISOR L. Lenz B. Farnsworth O. Parks W. Rooks P. Hunt C. Morris C. Mudry A. Rugg M. Schaub A. Roscoe Not pictured: M. Carpenter D. Childers V. Flfield A. Kupis R. McCaul S. Redmond D. Reynolds R. Stubblefield PRINCIPAL T. Teneyck H. Thomas Cappon Oil Company 1601 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 945-3354 C. Musser M. Nehmer S. Scott T. Schiltz C. Thompson T. Norton C. Vanderske B. Serrano C. Varney Powers Service Hecker Agency 133V2 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9587 225 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9680 Sweet and How Good The Ole Cookstoye Nancy’s Beauty Shop Michigan Entertainment Center 650 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0652 174 S. Main, Vermontville Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-3; Sat. 7-8 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 105 Wash. St., Nashville Phone 517-852-9301 Nashville Locker Vermontville Hardware Goodtime Pizza Maple Valley Chapel 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 Michigan Magnetics, Inc. 203 \N. Third, Vermontville Phone 726-0590 131 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1121 119 N. Main, Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 A. Patrick J. Pool N. Priesman J. Reese V. Slocum 0. Snyder K. Stairs D. Stine D. Walker Nashville Feed & Seed 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9393 J. Walliczek K. Warner Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville & Nashville Phone 726-0181 & 726-0555 The Personal Touch Mace Pharmacy 6901 Thornapple Lk., Nashville Phone 852-0767 Genther Funeral Homes Tobias Mason Insurance Agency 204 N. Queen St., Nashville Phone (517) 852-0840 109 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2005 Dorothy’s Hair Salon 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Phone 852-9481 227 N. Main St., Nashville Ph. (517) 852-1915 or 852-1916 Hometown Lumber 219 S. State, Nashville Phone 852-0882 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Eaton Federal Savings Bank Trowbridge's Auto Parts & Service Center Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 Wheeler Marine Service 130 S. Main, Vermohtville Phone 726-0569 South M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 O’Dell’s Towing Citizen’s Elevator Company Mirror’s Image State Farm Insurance 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 265 W. Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 24 Hr. Service 141 N. Main, Vermontville Ph. 726-1040 or 726-1009 Bob’s Service Shop Musser Service Styles-R-Us 160 S. Main, Nashville Phone 853-9446 224 Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Maple Valley Real Estate Diana’s Place H. Wright Bakery - Pizza ■ Subs - Videos ■ Pop 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 S. Wood 1515 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 by Elaine and Stuart 224 N, Main, Nashville 852-1757 C. Swanson M-66 at So. Village Limits Nashville Phone 852-9210 528 Sherman, Nashville Phone 852-0943 250 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1340 M. Summers 207 N. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-0845 Wolever’s Real Estate Hastings City Bank J. Williams C. Root The Outpost Furniture Stripping Sport Stuff L. Stine J. Reynolds Kent Oil Co. The Carpenter’s Den Richard’s Studio S. Weicht M. Reid C. Mettler J. Mater 111 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9192 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 Country Kettle Cafe West side of Main St. Nashville Phone 852-1551 © | lOI 1 HERE'S TO YOU, CLASS OF 737 Sherman (7 blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Ph. 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland — Ruth Hughes — 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 �BESlfW 1SHES MAPLE VALLEY GRADUATES P. Adrianson C. Casado-Gil T. Ferrier R. Cheeseman K. Endsley S. Ainsworth N. Closson R. Fruchey S. Cobb M. Gates C. Allen C. Andler M. Collier T. Gibson S. DeGroot M. Baker S. Armour T. Dempsey J. Boldrey B. Dennis C. Dickinson D. Brand R. Dingman B. Brandt J. Byington D. Downing J. Carpenter J. Edinger M. Gillean S. Carter T. Eye S. Hay J. Knoll K. Hickey V. Koch �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 10 ACHIEVEMENTS recognized , continued from front page— seniors, and outstanding students in grades 9 through 12 were singled out for special recognition and various awards. Valedictorian Donna Green, Salutatorian Renee Dingman, 17 high honors seniors, and 19 honors seniors were called to the stage for in­ troduction by MVHS Princial Larry Lenz. “This is our future,” noted Lenz, pointing out the students who will graduate with honors May 31. In the special awards and scholarships portion of the progam, several seniors were spotlighted. Donna Green and Tim Fer­ rier received the dictionary awards from the University of Michigan Alumni Club. The organization annually names the most outstanding male and female scholar in the graduating class. Sgt. Steve Freed, local recruiting officer for the U.S. Marine Corps, presented the Semper Fidelis award to Chris Musser for musical excellence. Andy True, Maple Valley Varsity Club alumnus, presented the Vickie Fox-Carey Wolfe Memorial Scholarships of $50 each to Tracy Kangas (center) and Janet Boldrey. The Seabold scholarships from Thornapple Valley VFW Post 8260 went to (from left) Leigh Stine ($100); Chris Musser ($200); and Janet Boldrey ($150). Musser also won the Marine Corps Semper Fidelius award for musical excellence; and Boldrey was awarded OH! MY GOODNESS • OH! MY GOODNESS scholarships by Vermontville American Legion Post 222 and by the Nashville Woman's Literary Club. Jerry Terpening’s 50th Birthday Come celebrate under the Big Top... May 30 Time: 2:00-6:00 309 CLEVELAND ST. Nashville, MI FOOD • FUN • FELLOWSHIP a . “No Gifts, Please!” OH! MY GOODNESS • OH! MY GOODNESS Nashville Lions Club awarded the Doug Vogt Memorial Scholarships of $200 each to Salutatorian Renee Dingman (left) and Sara DeGroot. Making the presentation was Lions Immediate Past President Russ Furlong' Business Services MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRY- * EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379._____________ Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852 1916 Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Broker BANKRUPTCY JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST........... 726-0223 ............. 852-1784 ............. 726-1171 .............. 852-2012 ............. 726-0122 .............. 852-1543 ........Eves. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill 517-543-1002. owner. Jobs Wanted HIGH SCHOOL BOY wants summer jobs. Lawn work, etc. Call 726-1434 ask for Tim. Janet Boldey and Darrel Stine were chosen by the U.S. Army for its Scholar-Athlete award, presented by Sgt. Richard Ott. The selected seniors must be oustanding athletes and, at the same time, good scholars. Boldrey, a track star, swept the field Tuesday night, winn­ ing a total of six scholarships and special awards. Stine, an outstanding football player, also was a multiple winner, as were Sara DeGroot and Chris Musser. DeGroot and Tricia Gibson tied as female winners of the MVHS Student Council scholarship and Terry Demp­ sey won the male award. Each year, the organization recognizes two seniors, a male and female, “for active involvement in student government, and for speaking up for our students in this building,” explained Assis­ tant Principal William Farnsworth, in making the presentation. Andy True, Varsity Club Continued Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda Belinda ’s’sHours: Hours: fT?" Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 C After Hours by Appointment Only I We are here to make you Look your Best if REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply ofRKproducts for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 Help Wanted NASHVILLE • NOW $59,500 LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) BUNGALOW - LAKE ODESSA - 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) 40 ACRE FARM JUST LISTED! 3 or 4 bedroom home, 1 V4 story, natural woodwork, includes 2 barns & other outbuildings. Shade trees, fruit & berries. Maple Valley Schools. Call Homer. (F-158) For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. ntiques & Collectibles] “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME ON STATE ST. in Nashville. Nicely decorated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appointment to see today 11 Call Homer. (N-153) - VACANT LAND REDUCED TO $72,5001! 7 ACRES (MIL) HORSE FARM ■ POSSESSION AT CLOSE - Eight room, 4 bed­ room, 2 story home. Central air, 1st floor laundry, nice wood trim throughout, fire­ place in living room. Wooded setting, 4 barns, some fences. Call Jeri Baker for appoint­ ment to see! I MV Schools. (CH-155) BABY SITTER NEEDED for 2 children ages 2 & 5. Would prefer someone in Nashville area. 517-852-9098. 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, May 31. SO ACRES OR 100 ACRES ■ FARM SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/ minus, maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) Bring the family and view 300 exhibitors with something for everyone. Eat at one of our seven food services. Picnic areas and a relaxed atmosphere. Show rain or shine. 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Still only $2 and free parking at the fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan. For Sale Automotive Diesel. Rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmis­ sion, new exhaust, body’s in excellent condition. Call after 5pm weekdays, 517-726-0537. ’80 OLDS CUTLASS PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Something To ThinkAbout DAVID D. ROSIER DIRECTOR CONSIDER THE SURVIVOR Unfortunately, when the in­ come producer in the family dies, often the survivor’s mode of living has to be changed dramatically. The effect of this can be devastating if it has not been anticipated. During theirjoint lifetimes, a couple should evaluate what the net estate will be and what income it can reasonably be expected to produce. They should consider how the sur­ vivor can best arrange affairs so as to live on that income. For example, it might be clear that the family residence can­ not be maintained and that it should be sold. In such a case, consideration should be given to what might be realized from the sale of the residence, what should be done with this capital, what other arrange­ ments for the survivor’s habitation should be made. If this sort of evaluation is done carefully, the survivor will suffer a minimum of sur­ prises and will make the tran­ sition with a minimum of dif­ ficulty. ROSIER FUNERAL HOME Mapes-Fisher Chapel 193 Jackson St. Tel: (517) 566-8141 Dedicated to those we serve. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page II A Bs THANK YOU to all the Maple Valley Faculty and Staff for making the 1991-92 School Year A HUGE SUCCESS The Woodland Eagles Club gave its second annual scholarships at Maple Valley, presenting $500 each to Rachelle Cheeseman (standing center) and Maria Kirchhoff. Representing the club are (at left) President Jim Young and his wife Erania, head of the Ladies' Auxiliary, and Shirley and Bob Herbstreith of the Eagles scholarship committee. sscn c n; s § s*s s k<S ^Sr r J**4S *bk • w ^j* **’**? ?’ * * *<u iw i'w •iB® s'® W Iir, y® (k The Maple Valley Lion athletic awards went to (front, from left) Janet Boldrey and Sara DeGroot and (back from left) Steve Ainsworth, Darrel Stine and Aaron Patrick. Missing from photo is Chip Reese. Boldrey and Stine also won scholar­ athlete awards presented by the U.S. Army. From previous page— IMitat B»*pW|«W gMtWW OL alumnus, presented the Vickie Fox-Carey Wolfe Memorial scholarships of $50 each to Tracy Kangas and Janet Boldrey, both of whom, he said, “have given much to the school and the community.” Boldrey also received a scholarship granted by the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club. Barbara Sandbrook, representing the club, made the presentation, saying: “Average is no longer suffi- cient to survive in this world.” The Nashville Lions Club awarded the Doug Vogt Memorial Scholarships of $200 each to Renee Dingman and Sara DeGroot, Immediate Past President Russ Furlong made the presentation. For the second consecutive year, the Woodland Eagles chose two MVHS seniors to receive $500 scholarships in a project President James Young described as, “People Continued on Page 12 A special thank you and hug for our children's teachers and aides who have gone the extra mile this year, sometimes digging into their own pockets and personal time, to provide ALL of their Maple Valley students the best education possible! MAPLEWOOD M.V. JUNIOR HIGH Mrs. Putnam, Principal Mr. Lenz, Principal Mrs. Bowen, Secretary Mrs. Gatewood, Mrs. Gaber, Kindergarten Skills & English Mr. & Mrs. Wolever, Mr. Fineour, Math & Science Kindergarten Aides Mr. VanDerhoff, Band Mrs. Schoonbeck, Mr. Hughes, Geography First Grade Mrs. Berry, Art Mrs. Tuckey, First Grade Miss Peek, Physical Ed. Mrs. Smith, Fourth Grade Mrs. Berry, Geography Miss Scovera, Physical Ed. Mrs. Musser, Librarian Mrs. Kersten, Music Mrs. Bush, Music Mrs. Shane, Art We support the Two-Mill Increase. Let's make our schools even better! Tom & Ellen, Aaron, Cyrus, Rachel and Chelsea Brandenburg YOU CHARGE WITH THEM WE DON’T CHARGE FOR THEM. Are you currently paying an annual fee of $20 or even more on your major credit cards? Now, you’ll start having to ask yourself why. With a MasterCard or Visa from Hastings Bank, you pay no annual fee. That’s right! NO ANNUAL FEE. Plus for additional savings...receive one month’s free interest by transferring your existing credit balances to your HCB MasterCard or Visa. So why wait? Start enjoying the hometown convenience and worldwide acceptance of the Hastings City Bank no-annual fee MasterCard or Visa. Call or stop by any office today. nt KJ* 0jfZ r rf A) * W EOtiAi inwmnc. (V. - >r C\_TJ a. v r f i k Ji OPPORTUNITY Hastings Staffing the refreshment table in the cafeteria were members of the reception committee, from left: Judy Hager, Stacy Schadd, Marjorie Wolff, Lucy Martin and Linda Johnson. 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 MMember r rrrDvvIrC< Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 12 HONORS NIGHT HELD, helping people.” His wife, Eraina Young, president of the auxiliary, assisted him in making the awards to Rachelle Cheeseman and Marie Kirchhoff. Funds for the annual scholarships are raised in continued from Page 11 monthly breakfasts served by the club throughout the year, said Young. Vermontville’s American Legion Post 222 this year made its first presentation of a scholarship. Commander Richard Kelley said there is coming! Look Great - AT - Diana’s Place Owner — Diana Kuempel 852*9481 OPEN Tuesday-Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. were 13 applicants, adding: “It was a very hard choice to make.” Janet Boldrey was selected as winner, based on achievement in academics and extracurricular activities. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Thom apple Valley Post 8260 Nashville, gave its Seabold Scholarship to Chris Musser ($200); Janet Boldrey ($150), and Leigh Stine ($100). Also named for honorable mention were Alice King, Rachelle Cheeseman and Vicki Koch. In a separate flag-andcountry art contest, underclassmen Kedron Rhoades, Cabe Allen and An­ dy Swartz each received $50 savings bonds, and freshman Matt Mace was named for a special award as an “esteem­ ed representative of American youth.” VFW Commander John Rapson and Mary Maus, representing the Ladies’ Aux- — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Annual Election of the Electors of Maple valley schools Eaton and Barry counties, Michigan to be held JUNE 8, 1992 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Mon­ day, June 8, 1992. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected One (1) member to the board of educa­ tion of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 1996, one (1) member for an unexpired term of three (3) years ending in 1995, and one (1) member for an unexpired term of one (1) year, ending in 1993. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL such vacancies: FOUR YEAR TERM THREE YEAR TERM ONE YEAR TERM Honald J..Tobias Joseph L. Briggs Lynn Mengyan Lori A. West Jeffery D. Carpenter Charles D. Reid ----------------------------------------------------------------- Carroll J. Wolff TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all pro­ perty in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 20.71 mills ($20.71 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992,1993 and 1994, to provide additional funds for operating purposes (this being a renewal of 20.71 mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1991 tax levy)? II. ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all pro­ perty in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992,1993 and 1994, to provide additional funds for operating purposes to be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities and sites? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the shcool district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Alvin Starr, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 29 1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govern­ ment affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Eaton County: Jail 1 Mill 1992-2006 911 1 Mill 1992-1993 By Vermontville Township: 1.5 Mills 1992-1996 By Carmel Township: None By Chester Township: None By Kalamo Township: None By Sunfield Township: None By the School District: None Date: April 29, 1992 Alvin Starr Treasurer, Eaton County I, Susan Vandecar, Treasurer of Bar,r yCounty, Michigan, hereby certify that as of May 1,1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: By Barry County: COA .25 Mill 1992-1994 Courthouse Ren .35 mill unlimited tax pledge 911 System 1.00 mills 1992-1994 By Baltimore Township: None By Castleton Township: 1.00 mill 1992 By Assyria Township: None By Maple Grove Township: None By the School District: None Date: May 1, 1992 Susan Vandecar, Treasurer, Barry County This Notice is given by order of the Boardof Education. David D. Tuckey Secretary, Board of Education (236) MVHS Student Council scholarships went to (from left) Terry Dempsey, Sara DeGroot and Tricia Gibson, with Assistant Principal William Farnsworth making the awards. iliary, made the presentations. Underclassmen joined seniors in receiving recogni­ tion during the final portion of the program. Those students who had achieved honor roll listings, all-A rankings, and excellence in a variety of academic subjects and ex­ tracurricular activities were spotlighted. Each selected stu­ dent stepped forward for announcment of his or her achievements and received a round of applause. Following the ceremony refreshments were served in the cafeteria by Marge Wolff, Judy Hager, Lucy Martin, Linda Johnson and Stacy Schadd. Antiques to be shown by Historical Society Members of the Vermont­ ville Historical Society will have a “show-and-tell” ses­ sion Thursday evening, when each will bring at least one unusual or unidentified anti­ que item to share with others present. The potluck dinner meeting is set for 7 p.m. at Vermont­ ville Bible Church. Bring table service and a dish to pass. Beverage will be furnished. Martha Zemke presented the $1,000 Zemke family memorial scholarship to Darrel Stine. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE yard sale enthusiasts. Come to Kalamazoo Speedway Flea Market every Thursday, 8a.m. to 4p.m. D Ave. Exit 44 off 131 North. 623-8376. HUGE GARAGE SALE Satur­ day May 30th, 9-5.1977 Yama­ ha motorcycle, love seat, stereo, refrigerator, baby clothes, changing table, toys, womens clothes, dishes, old records, encyclopedias & much more. 139 W. 3rd. Street, Vermontville. MAY 29, 30 clothes, knick knacks, misc. 9971 Nashville Hwy., between 9-6. National Ads EARN $ $70,000 TAX FREE IN AUSTRALIA EUROPE. ALL FIELDS. FREE HOUS­ ING. 407-578-8111 EXT. 242. READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. BASEBALL CARD SHOW - BATTLE CREEK - now oNLYsi 695.00 (Model 12 • Manual transmission on 5 speed forward, 1 reverse $2095.00 (Model 12RTH) • Hydrostatic transmission • Custom built, 12 HP Briggs & Stratton industrial/commercial engine • 36” free floating mower deck • Tight 24” turning radius SUN., May 31 11 AM-6 PM 11081 E. Michigan TROWBRIDGE'S - LANSING - Auto Parts & Service Center Red Carpet Inn SAT., May 30 IO AM-5 PM Governor’s Inn 6133 S. Pennsylvania 130 S. Main; Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday - Friday 7 Io 7 • Saturday 8 to 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 13 Maplewood honor roll announced Fourth Grade All A’s - Stephanie Stanton B Average - Jeff Aspenall, John Aspinall, Carrie Balko, Eren Berry, Joey Bowers, Cyrus Brandenburg, Amanda Briggs, Annie Burton, Katrina Coblentz, Debbie Collier, Julia Draper, Jessica Dunham, B.J. Griffin, Nicole Hoffman. Kyle Kines, Ken Lackscheide, John Musser, Jessica Primm, Jeremy Rasey, Justin Seitier, Kristen Setchfield, Travis Schance, Steve Shipman, Joshua Smith, Danielle Spicer, Lateshia Ward, Chad Westzel. Fifth Grade All A’s - Jarod Carpenter, FFAers honored at annual banquet Several members of the Maple Valley High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America received various awards at the club's annual banquet May 18 at the school cafeteria. Featured speaker was Melissa Memmer of Alto, vice president on Region V Michigan Association of FFA. Local award winners are (back row, from left) Mark Porritt, Pat Kerby, Greg Little, Jason House, (middle) Tara Hoover, Kim Thompson, Tanya Bowen, Michelle Gidner, (front) Jeff Powell, Ryan Gidner and Class Advisor Ron Worth. Missing from photo are Don Kerby, Travis Carter, Jack Cripe and Joel Butler. 4-H Advisory Council to meet The Eaton County 4-H Ad­ visory Council will meet on Monday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the fairgrounds in Charlotte. 4-H members, leaders and parents are urged to attend. Persons who are not involved in 4-H at this time are Eaton County Fair books now available— The Eaton County fair books and fair entry forms are available at the fair office on the fairgrounds and the Eaton FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate consideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. County Extension Service of­ fice located at 126 N. Bostwick Street in Charlotte. Youth and adults may par­ ticipate in a variety of fair classes. The fair book con­ tains complete details on all School Lunch Menus Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich, applesauce. Thursday, May 28 Sloppy Joe w/bun, green beans, fruit. Friday, May 29 Ham and cheese on bun, com, peaches. Monday, June 1 Bar-B-Q Ribs on bun, french fries, vegetble, fruit. 698-7979 <eoe) Hot dog on bun, french fries, fruit cocktail. Note: NO SALADS AVAILABLE IN JUNE. Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Tuesday, June 2 Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 27 Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, applesauce, pudding. Thursday, May 28 Pizza, green beans, peach. Friday, May 29 French toast/syrup, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Monday, June 1 Meat sandwich, beans, peach. green Tuesday, June 2 Hotdog/bun, peas, pear. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 27 *Salad, *Spaghetti, *Com Dog, green beans, pears, roll and butter. Thursday, May 28 *Salad, *Chicken patty/bun, *Tuna noodle cass., peas, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, May 29 *Salad, *Pizza, com, mix­ ed fruit. Monday, June 1 Salad Bar. Tuesday, June 2 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Mich' Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 'COPE to meet Thursday May 28 “COPE,” a grief support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, comer of Washington and State Streets. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel, Genther Funeral Home, 852-0840. welcome to attend to find out more about the 4-H youth program. Charles Strong, Adam Thompson, Lori Vallance, Fawn Ward. Sixth Grade Erin Booher, Jessica Dempsey, Steve Doyle, Brianne Haley, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Travis McIntyre, Kim Pennington, Katrina Rasey, Liz Stanton, Dawn Stine, Dawn VanderVlucht. B Average - Shelly Arras, Nicky Bulmer, Jeremy Camp­ bell, Holly Carrigan, Emily Cerny, Josh Cook, Rusty Cox, Michelle Dennis, Jen­ nifer Forquer, Joheather Grant, Lis Gibso, Jason Grasman, Jenny Hoisington. Casey Hudson, Nick Milligan, Barret Noggle, Alisha Pena, Cory Pethick, Mandy Pierce, Malinda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Jason Thompson, Jim Thornton, Travis VanAlstine, Trevor Wawiernia, Erica White. AU A’s MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS ANNUAL ELECTION The annual election of the Maple Valley Schools will be held on Monday, June 8, 1992. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Application forms for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the superintendent’s office at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. The telephone number is 852-9699. Two millage proposals will be on the ballot. One is for the renewal of the present voted operating millage. The other is for two additional mills for the mainte­ nance and repair of school facilities and sites. Voters will bIso determine who will fill three openings on the board of education. Terms of four years, three years and one year are open at this time. (237) Maplewood School Wednesday, May 27 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Three Bldgs. South of torner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)* £ rules, judging, dates and times as well as all special grands­ tand entertainment. Youth entries are due by June 12 and open class entries by July 8 at the fair office on the fairgrounds. Aaron Dempsey, Kari Hoover, Erica Krolik, Melissia Mansfield, Ben Shepard, Amber Shilling, Joe Stadel, Krista Teasdale, Loren Wright. B Average - Jeff Braden, Nick Bumford, Seleena Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, Becki Conroy, Nathan David­ son, Troy Duffey, Kristin Fajnor, Amanda Farr, Bobby French, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Stacie Goris, Levon Hammond. Jonessa Hammonds, Sara Horowtiz, Zac Jarvie, Jon Ke­ nyon, Desiree Lorenz, Craig McDougal, Jamie Morris, Craig Rogers, Jamie Root, Sara Russell, Melanie Shance, ^4 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Salad Bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware • Drywall Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans:., C»W Ok HOMETOWN k LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvillel^/s? >R■ft 8I- 5ft2 f-t0 f8t f8t 2 ft " SSBmffiQSSa 3 Miles North of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » 616-527-2724 !(K0K CREDIT FWANOHC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 14 From Our Readers State plays major role in school finance woes To the editor: Corkinses to celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Corkins of 330 Cleveland St., Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary with an open house Sunday, June 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at. the Maple Grove Community Building, 721 Durkee St., South M-66, Nashville. The event is being hosted by their children, Fred and Dorothy Corkins of Nashville, Norm and Judy Jenkins of Elkhart, Ind. and grandchildren Rob and Tammy Franks of Charlotte, and Wayne and Debbie Meade of Hastings. Gilbert married the former Huldey (Peggy) VanAlestine on June 6, 1942, at the Community Church of Level Park, Battle Creek. Durock cement Board '*1 .o'*1 on my property for the reason of no one should be walking on my property just as a short cut to get to the other side quicker. I believe no person should just walk on other people’s property just because it’s there and the shortest way to get to one’s destination. Kids should be taught by parents to respect other people’s proper­ ties and use the sidewalks because that is what sidewalks are for, not personal property. A note to those who trespass on mine: since I have mine posted and you choose to ig­ nore it, I will call the cops to cite you for trespassing after I follow you home! Respect others is what everyone should do! Sandi Brimmer, Nashville Many new books for young adults have been purchased for the library by friends of Dr. Thomas Myers. These will be placed on a special shelf in the new childrens room. One series is called “Opposing Viewpoints Adventures.” These are written for the curious, .those who enjoy the hunt for solutions to the unexplained. They offer an in-troduction to the theories of experts. But, like any good mystery, the unraveling relies on the limits of the reader’s imagination. Some of the titles are “Water Monsters,” “The Lost Colony of Roanoke,” “Life After Death, “Astrology,” “Vampires “Custer’s Last Stand,” “Atlantis,” “Animal Communication, “ESP,” “The Shroud of Turin,” “Bigfoot” and more. Another series deals with environmental problems. Some of the titles are “En­ dangered Species,” “Oil Spills,” “Rain Forests,” “Acid Rain,” “Hazardous Superintendent’s Corner Maple valley Concrete Products, inc. (517) 852-1900 South Side of Nashville on M-66 Marine Sgt. George E. Toman, son of Stephen N. Toman of 6334 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, recent­ ly reported for duty with Marine Air Control Squadron-Five, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC. The 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School joined the Marine Corps in June 1982. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S EWING WELL DRILLING INC. SALES & SERVICE You should see those students BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks George E. Toman Waste,” “Ocean Pollution,” “Energy Alternatives,” and “The Ozone.” Another series deals with health problems. Some titles are “Drug Trafficking,” “Eating Disorders,” “Drugs and Sports,” “Cancer,” “Teen Alcoholism,” and “Smoking.” Some titles in a Great Mysteries series are “Dinosaurs,” “The Bermuda Triangle,” “Pyramids,” "The UFO Challenge,” “The Solar System,’’ “Poltergeists,” and “Ex­ traterrestrial Life.” New fiction books are “Sons of the Morning” by DeWitt Copp, “Turtle Moon” by Alice Hoffman, “Jewels” by Danielle Steel, “The Dreaming” by Barbara Wood, “Cradle” by Arthur Clarke, “Just Cause” by John Katzenbach, “I Am the Clay” by Chaim Potok, and “The Living” by Annie Dillard. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER 4 WELL DRILLING 4 PUMP In the Service Your complete Source for... • Concrete Blocks • Precast Concrete Steps • Precast Slabs and Sills • Michigan and Clen-Gery Brick • Mortar, Cement, Silica Sand • Sand, Gravel, Stone • Fireplace Material and Woodburning Stoves • Vz" Real Brick PAVING BRICK...Landscape Designs, Terrace, Patio, Walkways 4 Driveways Eldorado Stone...No Footing Needed • Can Be Used Indoors or Out • Fireproof ■WiucTionceps This letter is partly in response to letters written in the paper and another matter. First of all, why can’t those people who support millage increases realize that not only local residents are responsible for their schools, but the state is too! It is time for all voters to write to the state govern­ ment to make them realize their responsibility to the schools of this state. The lottery was developed for the purpose of helping the schools. Now everyone should ask the question, “Seriously, where is that money going?” If not to the schools, then it must be going to pork barrel projects. Write in and let your voice be heard and demand they set schools at the top of their priority list. They won’t do it unless they hear from their voters. You are the boss and you elected them. So get heard! We taxpayers are taxed and overtaxed as it is. Any more tax increases will force those already on very limited fixed incomes to lose their homes they worked so hard for dur­ ing their lives. No more taxes, and its time the states start paying its fair share. Secondly, on another matter which disturbs me, I have posted a no trespassing sign New books now available at Putnam Public Library A community member recently commented about a group of students with whom he was working by saying, “You should see those kids, they are better than I was at that age.” As I have observed our students in a variety of end-of-theyear activities, I have reflected on that thought. Certainly, as with any group of people, there are many types within the large classification. However, we certainly have a large number of students who prompt me to agree that, “You should see those kids.” Recent events and activities such as the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” the “parade of the states,” the arts festival and the academic honors programs have provided us with many oppor­ tunities to “see those kids” in action. I hope that you have taken advantage of these opportunities. If you haven’t seen our young people in action, plan to do so during some of the remaining spmg and summer activities. It will assure or restore your faith in our young people,,and make you proud to be associated with the Maple Valley community. 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic 4 Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A' SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0068 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE 144 SOUTH Mhirt STeeCT rEn-Iy, MCRMOriTVilie. MICHiCAH 49096 g ioltors^F MSHMiue (517)852-1717 — TAKING SEALED BIDS — The following items will be sold by sealed bid. Interested parties are to contact the office of the superintendent to make arrangements for inspecting the items. Bids are due at the office of the superintendent by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 1992. The board reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Nice home located in town with fenced back yard. Deck. Priced at only $32,000. (N-88) Only $16,000 for this mobile home located on a shaded lot. Call for details. (N-87) 1-104. Price Reduced! Approx. 10 acre building site in the Nashville area. Contract terms and a great view! L-97. Approx. 33 acres located just north of Clarksville...................... Contract terms. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, JUNE 1 - Older home and buildings on approx. 15 acres plus 3 perked building sites. Dimondale/Holt area. TUESDAY, JUNE 18..... ............... TUESDAY, JUNE 23..... ....................................................................... Home located in Vermontville. Home located in Eaton Rapids - Absolute Auction! WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 .......................................................................... Home located in Kalamazoo. FRIDAY, JULY 31........ 200 acre farm in Eaton County with home, buildings and lots of woods. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe 4 Marge Andrews 8524)712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 7264)331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Besides the equipment listed below, the school has a number of used desks, computers and other miscellaneous items for sale. WOODSHOP EQUIPMENT 1. Rockwell 6” abrasive belt finishing sander-fair working cond. Model #PM-1514 (1962), owner manual/parts list included 2. Rockwell 24” scroll saw, variable speed (1972) Needs parts (blade guide post), owner manual/parts list included 3. Rockwell 24” scroll saw (1983) Needs blade guides and post, owner manuat/parts list included 4. Rockwell 8” jointer, adjustable fence, Model 37-315 (1959) Fair working condition, includes: knives, owner manual METAL SHOP EQUIPMENT 1. Rockwell unidrill, variable speed/heavy duty bench model Fair working condition 2. Clausing horizontal milling machine, Model #8540 Good working condition, owner manual included 3. Rockwell TG-3 toolmakers grinder (1966) Fair working condition, owner manual included. Maple Valley School District is an affirmative action/equal opportunity district providing a quality education for the students. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 15 This Week in SPORTS Baseball clinic planned in area June 8-11 Lakewood Community Continuing Education and Coach Mark Maciasz an­ nounce that the basketball clinic “fundamental camp” for boys in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades (1992-93 school year) is scheduled for June 8, 9, 10 and 11. Maciasz has announced that the time for the camp has been changed from 4 to 6 p.m. to 3 to 5 p.m. This change is to ac­ commodate the boys par­ ticipating in Little League. To sign up, send the registration form along with a check to the Lakewood Com- Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, MAY 26 • Varsity Track, Barry Co. Invit., Away, Hastings, 4:00 p.m. • Adult Education Graduation WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • Varsity Baseball & Softball, Away, Hastings, 4:30 p.m. • Varsity Track, Away, Lansing State Journal Meet at Sexton THURSDAY, MAY 28 • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Lansing Christian, 4:30 p.m. • Graduation Rehearsal at 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 29 • Baseball & Softball Districts PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this pp paper 24 hours a day, y, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. items ems Ten thinclads qualify for Class C finals Ten members of Maple Valley's girls track and field team earned the right to compete at Saturday's Class C state finals. Front row (from left) Mindy Shoup, Jennifer Phenix, Robin Hale, Janet Boldrey. Back- Tracy Kangas, Holly Taylor, Sarah Leep, Retha Byrd, Stephanie Bouwens, Cheri Sessions. ...who lost by not checking us out on hi. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete Information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • Baseball and Softball Districts • Varsity Track State Finals at Byron Center, 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, MAY 31 • GRADUATION 3:00 p.m. ■I M ■■ coupon^ ■■ ■■ । VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE RINSE N’ VAC RENTAL $6.99 DAY RATE (Reg. $9.99) Picked up after 8:30 a.m. • Returned before 5 p.m. SQ ■ GwFlCl OVER■NwIGHT Conkey's Achin' Acres rv 'fn SATURDAY, MAY 30 Asparagus Meet Louie • Motorcycle Boats & 4-wheel insurance CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. 24 Hours — (Reg. $14.99) Offer good with RATE 3446 Shaytown Road Vermontville, Ml 49096 OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 KEN & NANCY CONKEY (517) 726-0240 munity Continuing Continuin Education office as soon as possible. Offer good until June 15 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml No Answer Keep Trying ■I COUPON • 517-852-2005 MW y" Im4 NllB Min PUBLIC AUCTION LOCATED: at 302 North Main Street, Nashville, Michigan TUESDAY, JUNE 2 • 10:30 AM S6S1IW COLLECTIBLES • FURNITURE • FARM TOOLS, ETC. NIB I®- 11* iSHWi J School desks and chairs: Older Pepsi Cola machine; popcorn warmer dispenser: humidifier; suitcases; sleeping bag; baby crib; child's wagon circa 1920; dressers and chests; upholstered and m iscellaneous odd chairs; walnut table with zink top; green canning jars nd others; books; orange crates; large braided rug; maple bunk beds; very old oak toilet water tank with copper interior; cream separator; old kitchen cabinet base; military stretcher; apartment size electric range; rag carpets; miscellaneous dishes; large neon church sign; cane seat sewing chair; silverware: toy train - New York Central Commander/Vanderbilt, approximately 50 years old. More items include: toy bank; colored bottles; oldXvatch; two table model radios; forge; hand tire pumps; hub caps (Studebaker and others): Wooden cigar box; large trunk; candy dispense machine; cedar chest; single bed; rocking chair; kitchen table; large quantity of flower pots; washtubs feather pillows; suitcase^ lamps; old newspapers and magazines; advertising thimbles; stereos; cherry single bed frame; Conserve canner; rollaway bed; flower stands; Christmas decorations; child s table and two chairs; pictures; end tables; planters and vases: Avon bottles; dishes; hip boots (size 12); wire chair"; pipe lighter; tobacco can; brewerey bottles (Great Atlantic and Pacific, Burghoff & Grand Rapids Brewery); pole climber's and lineman belt; outboard motor parts; (3) standard oil gas cans; cross cut saw; 10 gallon milk can. • 1978 Satoh Bull 28 hp diesel tractor, 4 wheel drive with loader, 1400 hours • Taps and bits; good electric motors; boxes of bolts and washers; two ice augers; wheels and tires; grease gun; one horse cultivator parts; brass fittings; fur stretchers; electric heater; hydraulic jack; John Deere tractor parts; Oliver tractor pulley, model 70; home appliance elect, tester; portable dishwasher; Ford 8N disk and 3 pt. drag; small grain scoop; Titan chain saw; (2) truck wheels - wooden spoke and brake; (2) drums; (2) Comoro wheels -14" one new; 16.5 tire; one motorbike tire; (3) trailer axles, wheels, tires, springs, brakes; car top carier; snowmobile drive belts, some like new; propane tank (100 lb.); 9* I-beam-8"; electric supplies; splitting mall; miscellaneous chains; pipe vise; large wren­ ches; wheelbarrow (steel wheel); John Deere hydraulic cylinder; 16' treated pole; amp meter; rifle bullets 30.06 and others; 100 amp Cooper service wire; (2) van seats; state plates; portable typewriter; (2) new post jacks; harness posts; beehive; large squirrel cage fan; hand potato planter; Model A wheel (18" and tire); (2) John Deere wheels - front 18" and tires: (2) 15" tires, almost new; truck mirrors; 1929 Chevy bumper; (2) rear truck windows 1987 and 1988; 1927 Insp. auto sticker; steel door and jam; insulated window; child's JD pedal tractor and trailer. TERMS OF SALE: Cash or personal check with proper Identification. Not responsible for accidents day of sale or Items after sold. jt ELDWOOD HALSEY, Owner Phon* (517) 726-0181 FAX (517) 7N-0060 STANTON'S 144 South Main SL P.O. Box 146 Varnwntvllla, Ml 46066 PUBLIC AUCTION Having sold my farm, I will sell all of the following located 21/2 miles east of Vermont­ ville, Ml on Vermontville Highway on: Wednesday, May 27 • 1 pm HOME FURNISHINGS • COLLECTABLES • FARM TOOLS walnut Broyhill dining room suite w/6 ft. breakfront, 6 chairs, leaves and pads Kirby sweeper with attachments Gibson 30" Harvest Gold color electric range w/self cleaning oven Matching double bed and chest Doll bed and highchair Antique record cabinet Three burner hot plate Children’s craft books picnic basket Child's ironing board sewing basket Single bed with S&M' Electric fans Book shelving Kroehler hide-a-bed Misc. chairs Curtains and drapes word globe Miscellaneous lamps Gun cabinet Hand school bell wooden bowl RCA color television Oil lamp 4-pc. bedroom suite Bedding vanity and bench Shoe last Old iron waffle irons Toys Several small dolls Stereo Silvertone radio Books Costume jewelru Desk and chair Antique work table TRACTOR • TOOLS • SMALL ARTICLES • STRAW Farmall H. tractor w/narrow front Wide front for above tractor Approx. 20 cases clay pigeons 4 redwood benches Stand and gear box for large BBQ Auger style wood splitter w/gas motor weather vane w/ horse Approx. 75 bales straw Oliver 2-14" trailer plows IHC 7* semi/mt. mower 20 & 100 lb. propane tanks Rototiller (needs repairs) Overhead gas tank Scythe 4 large iron griddles Cage fan Front mount buzzrig Bags Small grain elevator Sap pan Shell loading supplies Sled Section of roller track Forks Chicken crate Trailer Deer antlers wheelbarrow wash tubs Picnic table Lawn chairs Barbwire Log chian Hand tools Pulleys Tobogg. n Ladder Screw jack Bag Cart Milk Cans Bucksaw Many other useful items D.B. chainsaw Clothes bars woodburner unit Pile of firewood Platform scales Used windows wooden barrels wooden sap pails Copper boiler Electric fencer Six old lanterns Picket fence Croquet set Circle saws Stele fence posts Fanning mill Tractor chains TERMS: Cash Lunch on Grounds Owners/Auctioneers are not responsible for accidents on Ground or Articles after sale. JANE Phon* (517) 728-0181 FAX (517) 726-0060 thrun. Owner STANTON'S ■W/iucTioneas 6 scmtodsBw 144 South Main St P.O. Box 146 Vonnontvllto, Ml 46066 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 26, 1992 — Page 16 ALTHY "IND IS Missionary to Mexico to visit Peach United Methodist Church Marianne Hutchinson will be at Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville Thurs­ day evening, May 28, at 7:30 p.m., to share her experiences as a United Methodist mis­ sionary in Mexico. Hutchinson is serving in Monterey, Mexico, as assis­ tant to Bishop Ricardo Esparaza of the newly established Eastern Con­ ference of the Methodist Church of Mexico. In Mexico since 1966, her present responsibilities in­ clude processing advance specials, which the General Cabinet of the Methodist Church of Mexico select as priority projects, coordination of the Volunteer-In-Mission teams, translation and cor­ respondence for the Bishop. Hutchinson says, “I praise God for the great blessing of fulfilling work in his service, and for frequent opportunities to get out into the field. The close contact I have with our ongratulations, Graduate!' Your community is very proud national pastors who work with such dedication and enthusiasm, despite considerable hardships, is a continuing in­ spiration to me.” Prior to becoming the Bishop’s assistant in 1985, she served as English coordinator at the Institute Laurens (1971-1985), a Mexican school serving some 1,300 students. She introduced a bil­ ingual program, which con- tinues successfully to this day. She is now on home assign­ ment and her visit is being co­ hosted by both Peace UMC and Hastings First UMC. There will be time for ques­ tions and answers, and refreshments will be served. Peace Church is located four miles west of Nashville, comer of M-79 and Barryville Road, and the public is cor­ dially invited. ofyou and your accomplishments. We ivisk you continued success and happiness. We care about you. Sincerely, M A DO Mothers Against Drunk Driving Barry County Chapter 0 Special guest teaches students of 'recycling* 4-H Poultry Expo planned The 4-H Poultry Expo will be held on July 14 at Michigan State University. “Show features include fit­ ting and showing, chicken and turkey barbecues, egg preparation demonstration, breeds identification and quiz, live pullet judging, carcass judging and parts identifica­ tion and egg grading con­ tests,” says Anne Pease, 4-H program assistant. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet other kids and learn more about the poultry project.” For more information about the 4-H Poultry Expo and en­ try forms, contact the Eaton County Extension office or call 543-2310 or 372-5594. Deadline for registration is June 12. Jackie Brenner of the Eaton County Parks Depart­ ment appeared as an unusually dressed guest at last Tuesday's Recycling Day at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. To illustrate the importance of recycling to third- and fourth-graders, Brenner wore a costume fasioned of recyclables and made her surprise entrance by jumping from a large overturned container of trash. Here, in Geri Long's classroom, she asked "How many of you would like to have a'landfill in your back yard?" During the presentation the students showed a surprising knowledge of the recycling process. HERE’S TO YOU, CLASS OF MICHIGAN AVENUE'S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE For Ir Perroom' double occupancy , We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and just a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: and to Honor Your Graduate Long Stem Roses Wrapped, Boxed or Arrangement • Fresh Carnations Fun, Colorful Balloon Bouquets Mylar and Latex • Balloon Bouquets Available in Class Colors Black & Teal & School Colors • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic’s, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100. ‘Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid for groups. •m inn«» Mapes Family Florist p l11 I 107 N. Main St., Nashville £ W&4 852-2050 t Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 • (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-06-02.pdf e892843e77395a50b6cf81849393b468 PDF Text Text pl 5 CHURCH ST. W TING§, 43058-1893 fat* D3.TO5TAQI tJASTINGS. Ml 4*058 Pwrrait M* T Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905fl P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 44 — Tuesday, June 2, 1992 Nashville Village takes first step toward developing 'master plan' “The strategic plan is to by Susan Hinckley study problems and issues we StaffWriter A retired planning engineer have and to deal with them; has offered to help Nashville that’s the main part of getting develop a strategic plan for a a master plan,” Heaton said.. She said Spelman is very fee of $3,000 with a satisfac­ tion guaranteed agreement, it impressed with the village.. “He said we have so many was announced at Thursday’s amenities, so much potential Village Council meeting. Clerk Rose Heaton said to work with,” noted Heaton. The next step will be to call Paul T. Spelman, retired from Progressive Architecture a meeting of community Engineering Planning of leade s and residents to Grand Rapids, told her that if outline positive and negative the council was not satisfied aspects of the village and to with the final results he would seek public comment. Task forces of volunteers will be not accept the fee. Spelman met two weeks ago formed to study the various with several representatives of complaints and to formulate the community to draw up problem-solving techniques preliminary plans for the pro- that later will be brought back gram. A strategic plan is in-to a general town meeting for tended to identify aspects that public approval. The strategic plan then will impact negatively on the qualifty of life in a community be presented to the Village and develop plans that, when Council with a request that ofimplemented, will correct ficials prepare an action plan them. for implementing recomHeaton explained that a mended improvements. strategic plan is comprised of “Eventually if we don’t get small steps taken toward our act together and decide development of a more com- what we want, someone will prehensive master plan. do it for us,” said Heaton. “The strategic or master plan is not going to work unless it’s something the people of Nashville want,” said Carl Tobias, head of the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals. He said involvement and cooperation ofthe Village Council, zoning and planning officials and business people will be necessary. Tobias said that at least 40 people should be in attendance at the public meeting to warrant any further action on the matter. Village President Ray Hinckley said he would help Heaton organize the meeting and contact key people. A date for the session has not been set. Negative and positive aspects of Nashville outlined . in the initial meeting with Spelman were reviewed by the council Thursday. The benefits of the community include its central location, making it an ideal “bedroom community;” its good water and sewer See Master Plan, page 8 Voters to decide school tax issues and board, Monday by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maple Valley School District voters will go to the polls Monday, June 8, to decide two millage issues and to pick three school board trustees from a field of seven candidates. One issue will be the renewal of the current 20.71 operational millage for three years. In a separate matter, voters also will consider a two-mill levy for three years for building and site improvements. Proposed projects with the approximately $990,000 that would be generated by the two extra mills over the three-year period include addition of six classrooms plus special areas and storage spaces, renova­ tions at Maplewood Elemen­ tary, and improvements to parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds, restrooms, heating units, and intercom, electrical and lighting systems throughout the district. The improvements would be made on a “pay as you go” basis, said Supt. Ozzie Parks. This method would allow gradual addition of traditional classrooms to existing buildings as an alternative to adding portable classrooms. The proposal was first discussed in April as a means of upgrading and expanding overcrowded facilities in the wake ofvoters’ overwhelming February defeat of a $10.45 million expansion plan. For taxpayers, the two-mill proposal would translate into $2 for every $1,000 of a pro­ perty’s state equalized valua­ tion, or $1 for each $1,000 of property assessment. Also Monday, voters will select three school board members: one each for terms of one, three and four years. In a three-way race for the one-year seat, Lynn Mengyan, currently serving on the board by appointment, will face Charles D. Reid and Carroll J. Wolff, retired Maple Valley school superintendent. Neither man has previously held a seat on the board. Joseph Briggs, now serving on the board by appointment, will be challenged by newcomer Jeffery Carpenter for the three-year post. Two candidates also will vie for the four-year post. Former board member Ronald J. Tobias will face newcomer Lori West. Board President Harold Stewart, whose term expires at the end ofJune, decided not to seek re-election. Balloting will be at Kellogg School in Nashville and at Maplewood in Vermontville from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Terms of board candidates elected Monday will begin Ju­ ly 1. Following are profiles on each compiled from informa­ tion supplied by the candidates: Lynn Mengyan, of 7700 S. Clark Road, Nashville, was appointed to the board in July 1991. A former teacher and pre-school administrator now employed by an independent agency representative for Michigan’s Department of Education, she has a master’s degree in counseling and per­ sonnel. She and her husband, Richard, have two children atSee School election, page 2 Diplomas awarded to 92 members of the Class of *92 by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Ninety-two members of the Class of ’92 were graduated from Maple Valley High School Sunday in ceremonies held under sunny skies on the Fuller Street athletic field. Valedictorian Donna Green read an original poem written as a tribute to her mother. A large crowd of relatives and friends of the seniors were on hand for. the memorable occasion. Jerry Reese, MVHS teacher and coach, was chosen by the class as their commencement speaker. He advised the seniors to “Be patient, persevere, and make a deci­ sion to get a higher education. No one can ever take that away from you.” He told the graduates that as they go out in the world they will face many choices. “Don’t make choices based only on money,” said Reese. He asked, “If you come back (for a reunion) in ten years, do you want to come back with the biggest car or the biggest smile?” As a coach, Reese said, there are two mottos he lives by and suggested that they are good advice for the Class of 1992: “Success equals preparation meeting oppor­ tunity” and “The harder I work the luckier I get.” He also reminded the seniors that it is not abnormal to get discouraged, but they must “refuse to stay down.” He urged them to practice dai­ ly self-motivation and self­ improvement. In his remarks to the au­ dience Dr. Ozzie Parks, MV superintendent, noted that a third of the Class of 1992 qualifed for recognition of Faculty members Pauline Hunt and Ward Rooks presented a rose to each graduate as he or she left the stage. academic achievements at the recent annual Honors Night ceremony. He said that of the 92 graduates, 19 plan to attend four-year colleges; 16 will at­ tend community colleges with plans to transfer later to a four-year college; 25 will take two-year courses at communi­ ty colleges or vocational train­ ing schools; nine will go to private business vocational schools; six will join the arm­ ed service; and 17 plan to re­ main in the community. “There is a place for all of you out there where you’re going,” said Parks. During the ceremony six See Diplomas, Page 13 In This Issue. .. • Fire destroys truck-tractor at area residence • Annual Alumni Banquet draws large crowd • Maple Valley adult graduates earn diplomas ‘the hard way’ • Maple Valley girl Lions win State Class B Track & Field title �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 2 SCHOOL ELECTION / continued from front tending MV schools. Mengyan £aid: shJ decided to seek electfoii cohtinue to provide-'assistance aijd sup­ port to the students, staff, ad­ ministrators and-other board members in providing the best possible educational programming.” She favors continuation and development of curriculum and programs to offer oppor­ tunities of learning for all ability levels, from pre­ schoolers to adults. She also seeks enhanced vocational skill-building strategies, and continued efforts to strengthen communications between the school and community. “I am in favor of updating our school facilities within the framework the community can provide,” says Mengyan. She advocates prudent plann­ ing, both long and short term. “Schools face difficult decisions during tough economic times,” notes Mengyan. “The public needs to be aware of the concerns and schools need to be envisionary, with understanding and cooperation from both.” Also, she says, schools need to prepare students “academically as well as vocationally.” Charles D. Reid, of 6789 S. Clark Road, Nashville, is a federal civil service employee working as a vehicle mechanic at the Battle Creek Air National Guard and is a member of the ANG. He has lived in the Maple Valley district for 33 years, is mar­ ried and has three children, ages 9, 6, and 2. Reid has certificates in leadership and management, has .attended Human Relations classes, served eight years on a Human Relations Council, is currently resource advisor on a Funds Working Group, served on the ANG Bases Club board, and was on a negotiation committee for a union contract. He has earned appren­ ticeship certificates in machine repair and setup, and has had advanced schooling in the automotive field. Reid said he decided to run for a board seat because he is proud to live in the Maple Valley School district and “would like to be a part ofthe decision-making process for the future of our children in the community.” Ifelected to the board, Reid said he would like to receive agenda items at least a week prior to meetings to allow time for evaluation and for in­ put from the community. He also advocates a resolu­ tion to outline what is ex­ pected of parents and teachers, and a committee composed ofa board member, administrator, teacher and parents to determine “what types of discipline can and should be used at our schools.” Reid agrees there is a need to update present school facilities, “but one must think of all generations and keep an open mind.” He suggests ear­ marking up to a third of the “rainy day fund,” currently at $800,000, for additional classrooms, window replace­ ment and improved lighting, then “if more money is need­ ed go for small amounts, as needed.” Carroll J. Wolff, of 307 Center Court, Nashville, retired in December 1990 after 28 years as superinten­ dent of Maple Valley schools. He and his wife, Marge, a teacher at the high school, have three grown children, all Summertime is PERM TIME $ Come to ... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville, MI 726>0257 Some Evenings by Appointment Carroll J. Wolff graduates of Maple Valley. Wolff has a bachelor’s degree in business, and master’s and specialist’s degrees in school administration. He said he decided to run for election because “schools are facing difficult financial conditions, considering the fact the state is not providing adequate dollars to finance programs. My past experience should be helpful in this area.” Wolff said he would like to see thorough evaluation ofthe instructional program at all levels, K-12, and “careful ex­ penditure of school money.” He agrees there is a need for renovation and improvements in all the buildings and says a small bond issue or “pay as you go” plan could ac­ complish such improvements. “School improvement plans as established by the state would be fine if dollars were included to support pro­ grams,” observes Wolff. “The basics are still very important.” Joseph Briggs, appointed to the board in March, is a rural Eaton County resident who graduated from Ver­ montville schools in 1957, then attended Lansing Com­ munity College while working full time. In 1961 he joined the Michigan State Police, serving at Detroit Redford Post and later at Newaygo. In 1966, he transferred to the Department of State, where he is now employed as a mail services supervisor. He is married and has four grown daughters who are graduates of MVHS, and several grandsons now atten­ ding MV elementary schools. Briggs said he decided to seek election because he feels MV has an excellent educa- Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass........... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Joseph Briggs Carpenter said he decided tional system and “It is my goal to work with teachers, to run for the school board administrators and the public “because I can communicate so that Maple Valley can cohwell with the board, ad­ ministration, students and tinue to meet the educational needs of our students for community to help make our many years.” school system work for Briggs says the district must everyone involved.” Improvements he would take steps to relieve over­ crowded conditions and to up­ like to see at MV schools are date present facilities, inincreased classroom space and cluding addition of new per­ better communciation bet­ ween the board, faculty and manent classrooms at the community. elementary level. “I think it will continue to He said he sees a definite be a very difficult task to meet need to update present school the the fiscal fiscal demands demands of facilities. educating our youth. I am About the direction of schools today, Carpenter hopeful that in the near future we will see a shift away from says, “I feel there is a na­ the property tax as the main tional effort to greatly im­ source of school funding, with prove schools, and the direc­ more funding coming the state tion they are taking is in the level,” commented Briggs. best interest of our young “We must also offer the level people.” of education which will allow Dori West, of 8250 S. our graduates to not only meet Clark Road, was raised in the labor market needs of Traverse City and had a year tomorrow but also to compete of college studies in business with graduates everywhere.” management. She and her Jeffery Carpenter, of 421 husband, Steven, moved to Kellogg St., Nashville, has this area in 1985 for better lived in the community 15 employment and educational years. He is sales manager of opportunities. They are Hastings Water Supply. He parents of four children, ages and his wife, Sandy, have 9, 7, 5, and 4. three children, ages 16, 15 “I have chosen to dedicate and 11. my time fully to our children QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 18322651 METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 1 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m" Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Charles D. Reid 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... .... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..... 7 p.m'. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 am Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.......... ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............. .7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ...... 9:30 a .m. Sun. School......... 111.00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) Lynn Mengyan and their education, as opposed to seeking outside employment,” says West. “I have been involved in child ad­ vocacy for over five years on many different levels within our state.” West said she decided to run for election because of her belief in “solid education and the role it plays in the future ofour nation. ” She said this is what she wants for her children and all children, and “I am willing to make a major contribution ofmy energy and skills to accomplish this.” She wants better communication from the board to the community; an emphasis on good things that are hap­ pening at Maple Valley; and more recognition of staff, PTO and volunteers. West said she hopes to assist in grant writing and ex­ ploration of alternative fun­ ding for special programs. The board should look “long term” at updating school facilities to accom­ modate the educational needs of students in appropriate space, says West, the buildings need better upkeep and the board must offer a practical, realistic, cost effecContinued next page— MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ......10 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2. 1992 — Page 3 From previous page— tive way to do this. “I think the direction schools in America are taking is a good start, however there are some barriers, one being funding of public education,” notes West. ‘‘Property tax is no longer a workable way of funding; we need to strive for alternative means to promote equality within all districts. I also feel we have to examine our nation’s educational stan­ ding in comparison to others in the world.” Ronald J. Tobias, of 391 N. Clark Road, Nashville, is a former school board member. He completed a term in 1991 and chose not to seek reelection last June. He and his wife, Carol, have lived in the community 25 years. They have a farm and a high tensile fence business. Their two children are graduates of MVHS. Tobias said he decided to run for a board seat “to try to get the school funds back in control and spend the way the majority of taxpayers want (funds) spent.” He said there are not a lot of things that can be done at Maple Valley “except to try very hard to see that every child gets a good solid basic education. The frills will have to come later in life for MV kids.” Tobias agreed there always is a need to update and main­ tain facilities. “Six years ago the people of this district gave us 1.5 mills to do so and renewed it three years ago, but the pre­ sent board and superintendent have decided the last couple years to use the funds elsewhere.” He says the direction of schools today is, “Sad! There are so many rules and regula­ tions coming from above that a student better want to go to college or else. How about trade schools and this type of training here?” He adds that the board should have acted earlier on the millage and renewal issues that will appear on Monday's ballot to give people time to isk questions about how the funds will be used. About the two-mill proposal for building and site im­ provements, Tobias asks “Is it legal?” He also questions a $40,000 variable on estimated costs of adding a classroom at Fuller Street Elementary, say­ ing, “Maybe someone needs to do more homework.” Toni’s Style Shop f- 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda Belinda’s’s Hours: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 V~ After Hours by Appointment Only We are here to make you Look your Best it REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 Helping Hands “’"•u. u’Zt *!■!■ u.Zt ft "I W * to" Wi^ifaul I WiMlut | ■»family 1 ^ibnitufrj,1 «5® "Imi^ntap > nW Utah am ml iid Si nt km t» ipt uiMMi ii» timiirafte I ijit itoihptaK^ :fe ilk ut njiu i >1 w fWte Mfcipi S1 csii.tiiftt!®’' di jtandtai'ilf i«t hMl"F HSS I kt “ta|««’1 THE NEIGHBORLY WAY! Eaton Federal has been a part of your community for over 55 years. In that time we’ve been able to assist a great many people with financial needs of all kinds’. This is our purpose, because we are your neighbors. We are the only locally-owned financial institution, and we know that we will only grow and prosper as you do. Open an Eaton Federal N.O.W. checking account and receive 4% daily interest. At Eaton Federal you always earn interest whether your account falls below the minimum balance or not. Minimum Balance with Return Check Service Minimum Balance with Safekeeping Service . .$500.00 $300.00 SENIOR CITIZENS — NO MINIMUM BALANCE REQUIRED! All the benefits of total checking account services PLUS INTEREST! fl Celebrating 55 Years of Progress »•*» •*»“ Eaton Federal s< Mill (jin SF!5*1"!! Bank I IIIjjlSF..|d IF IF nn>iBii..; >iBii..; IF EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon । nit laJi IF I of Iff FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 MBH �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past Nashville graduates told to 'Go forward* back in 1929 by Susan Hinckley Nashville’s Class of 1929, graduating 63 years ago this week, heard an inspirational message at their baccalaureate service in the Methodist Church. Also that week, the faculty for the coming school year was announced. Other topics of interest con­ cerned road construction in the area and oil leases in the county. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on June 6, 1929: Seniors will finish local school Thursday Commencement exercises this evening will mark the finish of the education efforts of 26 graduates, so far as the local school is concerned. Exercises will be held in the Methodist Church, with an appropriate program of music and an address by Dr. W. W. Whitehouse, of Albion Col­ lege, preceding the presenta­ tion ofdiplomas by Supt. J. L. Prescott. Dr. Whitehouse will have for his subject, “Toward the Horizon,’’ and his reputation as a speaker of ability pro­ mises much for his audience of students and friends. ‘Go forward’ is message to 26 graduates Characterization of com­ mencement as one ofthe most outstanding events in the lives of folks, Rev. A. L. Bingaman, pastor of the Evangelical Church on Sun­ day evening, addressed himself specifically to the graduation class in remarks preceding his delivery of the baccalaureate sermon in the Methodist Church. Rev. Bingaman con­ gratulated the class of 26 on their completion of a local high school eduation, and ad­ ded his wish for successful amble6, careers in whatever vocation they choose to make their life’s work. Taking his theme “Going Forward,” Rev. Bingaman delivered a sermon based on God’s command to Moses when the latter was leading His people out of bondage. Upon reaching the Red Sea the Israelites thought it necessary to turn to the right or the left but God’s command to Moses was to “Go for­ ward,” and Rev. Bingaman used these words for his text... Summing up his remarks with a word picture of the benefits to be obtained from “going forward,” the minister imparted a valuable lesson that should prove beneficial to graduates throughout the balance of their lives. Splendid music by the choir preceded the sermon... The church was filled to capacity with parents and friends of the graduating class. Faculty for next school year hired by school board Announcement of the members ofthe school faculty for next year has been made, all positions having been fill­ ed. Several of the present teachers have been retained for another year, five new ones having been added to the list. The entire corps will be as follows: Jay L. Prescott, superintendent; Stanley C. Boekhont, Tecumseh, principal and coach; Mrs. Ruth Hallenbeck, Vermontville, English; Alden Struble, mathematics and science; Sarajane Lininger, Flint, Western State Normal, Latin and biology; Mrs. Leia Roe, music and art; Maude Beadle, Junior High and English (Miss Beadle has taught for several years in Puerto Rico and Saginaw); Arlene Cummings, Korbo Harbor Springs, Western State Normal, Junior High; Carrie Caley, fifth and sixth grades; Mildred Mainone, Ravenna, Western State Nor­ mal, third and fourth; Mrs. Helen Butler, first and second grades; and Mrs. Greta Bean, kindergarten. the improvement of the Kalamo-Maple Grove covert road, work starting Tuesday morning. According to Johnson & Green, contractors ofAnn Ar­ bor, who are doing the work, the highway will have a 24-foot grade and 12 feet of gravel when completed. Grading operations are ex­ Class mottos will be given at pected to be finished by the banquet middle of August and the Quotation of class mottos graveling probably will be will be called for at the annual finished by Sept. 1. alumni banquet, which will be At the present time, a steam held at the Community House shovel, several trucks, and a Friday evening. This request, bridge gang are at work. coming from Mr. Graydon Another grading outfit will be Andrews, toastmaster for the added in a few days, and two occasion, probably means that mixing outfits will be on the some classes will have to dig job. back among the archives of According to Lyman their memories or refer to Johnson, who is superinten­ commencement programs in ding the work, 7,000 yards of order to remember the slogan dirt will be moved weekly by under which they ventured the steam shovels and trucks. forth from the Nashville high Johnson & Green are school former, residents of Barry More than 200 are expected County, having lived in to attend the banquet, which is Hastings some 20 years ago, one of the outstanding events and have been doing highway of the school year. construction all over the state since that time. They will Nashville school accredited have approximately six miles for one year by university of highway to improve in the Nashville’s public schools job south of town. have been placed on the University of Michigan’s ac­ ‘Oil’ companies busy mak­ credited list for one year in­ ing leases around farms in stead oftwo as heretofore, ac­ Barry County cording to a letter received by Three companies are Supt. J.L. Prescott from reported making leases of George E. Carrothers, farms around Barry County, secretary of the University and particularly in this end of Committee on Accredited the county. Reports coming in Schools. The reduction in the during the past week or two time for which the local are to the effect that con­ schools remains accredited by siderable pressure is being the university, comes as a brought to bear to get farmers result of lack of building, the to deliver properly executed letter infers, and a definite leases to companies supposed­ consideration of the building ly looking for oil. situation is recommended. The Carson Oil and Gas Company, no address, is sdid Construction started on to have secured a number of covert road south of valuable leases among Nashville Tuesday fanners in the east end of the Grading machinery and county, as has the Pure Oil gangs of men are at work on Co. of Chicago. In addition to these, the Barry County Oil Co. has been taking leases. The latter is a locally owned concern, organzied with the specific purpose of prospecting in Barry County only, in order to determine whether or not oil may be found in the county. Barry County capital is back ofthe project and Barry Coun­ ty men who are vitally in­ terested in finding oil within the county are directing its efforts. Several fanners have been skeptical of the results to be obtained by leasing to the out­ side concerns and have “balked.” What the result of such leas­ ing will be remains to be seen, but it is hoped that whoever leases the land will be suffi­ ciently responsible that development will follow within a reasonable time. Various warnings have gone out about leasing to companies that are organized sole­ ly for the purpose of buying and selling leases, with aacomcomfortable profit in their own pockets pockets and and the the farmers farmers holding the sack. Local News — Mrs. Laura Endsley of Hastings, a former resident here, was found dead in bed at her home last Friday morning. Mrs. Endsley was prominent in church and Women’s Christian Temperaance Union work while here, and after their removal to Hastings. Mr. Endsley died suddenly a few years ago, and there were no children. — Charles Hollister, Battle Creek, crashed into a tree south of town on M-79 about 10 o’clock Saturday night, completely wrecking the car. Mr. Hollister escaped with a few minor scratches. The car overturned after hitting the tree, and landed on its top several feet away. Motorists later assisted in righting the car and getting it to the side of the road, but it was wrecked so completely that it is prac­ tically worthless. — Seventeen of this year’s Barry County Normal class have positions for teaching for the coming year as follows: Elnora Brady at the Brush Ridge school; Margaret Bowman at the Culver; Gladys Cairn at the Checkered school; Helen Christie, the Hines; Reva Cogsell, Morgan; Marjorie Collier at the Harper; Peggy Everhart, the Quailtrap; Clarence Hackney at the Ryan; Dorris Laubaugh, the King; Dorothea McBain at the Bunnell; Dorris McKibben at Yankee Springs; Margaret McFarlin at Schultz; Marjorie Parker, the Faulk; Donna Shaw, the Weeks; Bernice Wenger at the Lincoln; Mildred Troxell, the Stevens; and Nona Thaler at the Fillmore. — Saturday was the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hickey, so the children planned a surprise for them on Sunday. Att noon relatives of the Maurer and Hickey families began to ar­ rive with well-filled baskets and soon a most delicious potluck dinner was served to 70 guests. This was followed by ice cream and cake. The afternoon was pleasantly spent renewing old friendships and making new ones. They were presented with a chest of silver from the children and a generous purse of money from those present. At a late hour all departed for their various homes...Visitors were present from Detroit, Lans­ ing, Hastings, Lake Odessa, Battle Creek, Bellevue, Ver­ montville and Maple Grove. — Mrs. George Parrott entertained 10 little girls Mon­ day afternoon. The occasion was a surprise for her daughter, Eleanor, it being her 11th birthday. — (North Irish Street) Howard Boyer has sold his farm to Fred Rawson of Charlotte. Mr. Boyer has moved to Vermontville on his other farm and is going to work for Mr. Bruce, the egg and cream man. — (Striker District) A. J. Houghtalin and daughter and family were unfortunately in a collision Decoration Day near Quimby. No one was seriously injured, we are glad to say. The Jackson car was considerably wrecked, coming out ofthe fracas with only one good wheel. The damages to the other car were more numerous, but less crippled, being driven home by its own power. — (Kalamo) A farewell party was held at the Gleaner Hall Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matthews, who are going to Florida to make their home. — (South Vermontville) Little Lionel Hall, son of George Hall, was badly burn­ ed with hot water Saturday about 5 o’clock. Dr. C.K. Brown ofNashville was called immediately and relieved the little fellow of some of his suffering. — (Three Bridges) Ottie Lykins is serving on jury duty this week. — (Barryville) Friday Mr. and Mrs. Archie McIntyre at­ tended the graduation exer­ cises of their daughter, Magdeline, from Nichols Hospital at Kellogg’s Inn. — (North Irish Street) Andrew Dooling and son have got a new DeeringMcCormick tractor. — (Morgan) Will all those who leave money with an application for a money order in the rural mail boxes, please leave the money and application extended out of the letter so as to be plainly seen by the carrier? Otherwise the letter is lliable to get closed and pass through the mails without the money order. — (North Castleton) An unwelcome visitor was white frost, who visited this section Sunday evening. Thank You CARD OF THANKS On behalf of the Maplewood PTO we would like to say thank you to the staff and teachers of Maplewood Elementary and all the other special people who participated in ‘Lighter Than Air Day’. A special thank you to Tony Wawiemia, Monte O’dell, Marcia Grant, Kelly Smith and William Howard for his model airplane demonstration. Michael & Syliva Terberg �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 5 Kellogg Elementary sixth-graders hold special piano recital last week Kellogg sixth-graders in the students the basics of music class of Steve Slag had an op­ was initiated eight years ago portunity last Thursday to when Slag refurbished an old show the results of a special piano donated to his class project. classroom. Because he en­ Staging a piano recital in the joyed playing the instrument gymnasium of the Nashville so much, he decided to share elementary school, the the opportunity with his youngsters demonstrated the students. skills and knowledge they had This is the first year since acquired in a year of then that his class has held a classroom piano lessons under recital. Slag’s tutelage. “There is something new in The idea to teach his every lesson,” says Slag, who JA{< S{S<k Ii ssss S sSsk St^ SSJI; S tT^KS' S k>kJJ*I; <SSTTS&KSS' hr **kk jsis sSiusk ‘Siii iiiJS ' % JS ^SS SS SiSS lu **kkc( iS i*S' »;;M ***** L> :wli; L* li ; :Jwlis **®t ** "?’*<*' <* ■’k6»«i I Catherine Deyo-Young of Nashville was one of 26 Western Michigan University graduate students honored this year for outstanding research and creative activities. University faculty members selected all 26 students for the designation of 1992 Depart­ ment Graduate Research and Creative Scholar. In addition, 12 ofthe students chosen were designated as University Graduate Research and Creative Scholars after a special faculty committee fur­ ther evaluated their credentials. Deyo-Young pf 6405 Thor­ napple Lake, expects to receive a master’s degree in public administration in June 1992. She earned a bachelor’ degree in general university studies from WMU in 1990 and an associate’s degree from Lansing Community College in 1984. Deyo-Young has par­ ticipated in several research projects with faculty members in the School of Public Affairs and Administration and the Department of Sociology. She is currently involved in research on such topics as local government consolida­ tion and community service agency cooperation. The honorees received cer­ tificates of recognition at a S^WW Maple Valley student receives Ag award w nt .1 R®WiiGhej। c> »:5* j ■kifcWjjta,! ® 'tsstFffiit «I BiEEt tat -M’laaiiij ItladUni EE HtuMfo HE HtUsEfo P« mii'id. W a b biMind ■Exx aHilMk iki qj -iteHpIKi [ta M * —I -Sr®!®t<l JK IB ^jti»w,i "^| ; !$ .**5> *5> b Sg Sffl t %*% I* *?* Jason Byington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Byington of Vermontville, was recently named winner of the 1992 DeKalb Agricultural Ac­ complishment Award. The award, sponsored na­ tionwide by DeKalb Plant Genetics, is presented to the outstanding senior agriculture student demonstrating superior scholarship, leader­ ship and supervised agricultural program. Presenting the award was FFA reporter Michelle Gidner and FFA vice president Tanya Bowen. Byington attends Maple Valley High School, where he has been 1991-2 FFA presi­ dent and an award winner of diversified livestock produc- tion. His agricultural program consists oflivestock and rodeo and farm placement. Follow­ ing graduation, he plans to at­ tend NIT College of Grand Rapids for electronics. As this year’s winner, By­ ington receives a pin and cer­ tificate, and his name will be inscribed on a special plaque displayed in the ag. depart­ ment of Maple Valley High School. The DeKalb Award, often considered the highest honor a vo-ag student can receive on the local level, is presented at nearly 3,000 schools annually. A long-time supporter of youth activities, DeKalb has presented ag accomplishment awards since 1947. i~ j Let Us Do The Dirty Work I I and You Can Have The! | Fun of Refinishing.... ।। THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 3&*1 J** J** & & B* Continued next column- Nashville student honored for graduate work at WMU 'kt 'kt?M s S s <SSS SS notes that piano training is also good for learning eye and hand coordination. None ofthe students perfor­ ming Thursday had any piano training prior to the classroom instructions. Those performing solos pieces were Patrick Leonard, Jeremy Mix, Michael Skedgell, Shawn Leonard, Missy Kellepourey, Mike Sulcer, Chris Hartwell, Lucas > I li 538 Slierman> Nashville * Stripping * Repair I n * ReFinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance I I | I Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners ■ Phone (517) 852-0943 dinner held in their honor this spring. Their research and creative accomplishments were noted in a publication distributed to the University community. In addition, the 12 University Graduate Resarch and Creative Scholoars will have that designation noted on their per­ manent transcripts and in commencement programs. The graduate award pro­ gram began seven years ago to encourage each graduate department to examine graduate students’ contribu­ tions and commend those students who seemed especial­ ly noteworthy and who have contributed to the scholarly and artistic productivity ofthe University. Each academic department may nominate one student for the honor at each graduate degree level (master’s, specialist and doc­ toral) it offers. Melissa Scripter (left) and Lezlie Hay played a duet, Beethoven's "Ode To Joy," as their teacher and classmates looked on. Florey, Lorna Symonds, Chris Easey, Jeff Brzycki, Bryan Faurot, Pat Lowe, Maria Green, Jed Brisco, Zach Belcher, Jerrod Cousins, Stephanie Webb, Andy Thompson, Bethny Owen and Nick Blakely. Lezlie Hay and Melissa Scripter performed a duet; and Nick Blakely, Chris Hart­ well and Jeremy Mix combin­ ed for a trio selection. Mr. Slag also took his turn at the piano, playing “Moody Blue.” As a special treat for the youngsters, Slag introduced longtime local violinist Joe Andrews, who recently ap­ peared in the Maple Valley High School musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Andrews told the children how he had pur­ sued his youthful ambition to play the violin. “They say the violin is the hardest instrument to play,” said Andrews. He encouraged the students to continue their interest in music, then concluded the program by playing an old­ time favorite violin tune, “Red Wing” for his young audience. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 6 Fire destroys Kenworth truck at Nashville residence by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Fire last week Tuesday night destroyed a 1986 Kenworth truck-tractor parked at the owner’s home in Nashville. Harold Hummell and his wife, Bonnie, were asleep in their home at 314 Cleveland St. when the truck caught fire. Neighbors who spotted the blaze about 10:15 p.m. notified the fire department and alerted the Hummells. The blaze was quickly brought under control by the Nashville Fire Department. Consumers Power Company was summoned to replace a burned service line leading from a utility pole near the truck to the Hummell home. “The truck had been home since 6 p.m.,” said Mrs. Hummell, who had accom­ panied her husband on an ex­ tended Memorial Day run to the Traverse City area. As owner-operator, Hummell, who has been a trucker more than 25 years, is employed by Davis Motor Ex­ press of Kalamazoo. He transports exclusively in Michigan and often is able to return home nights. “He hauls nothing but paper products,” said Bonnie Hummell. She said the fully-equipped truck with fiberglass cab and a 400 Cummings engine would have cost about $75,000 to $80,000 when new. Hummell brought the unit used, and it was his pride and joy, accor­ ding to his wife. “He checked this thing out every night,” she noted. Tuesday night, she said, he had plugged a heater into the unit to keep the heat block warm. The truck was parked next to a utility shed alongside an alley adjacent to the Hummell home, but the shed was only scorched. Their nearby garage, however, sustained The full-equipped 1986 Kenworth truck with fiberglass cab was a total loss. heat damage when the intensity of the blaze caused aluminum siding to buckle on the face ofthe building nearest the fire. The truck and building are insured, but no dollar estimate of loss had been determined at press time. Surplus food distributions will resume in Eaton County June 8-9 Capital Area Commodity Services Inc. will resume distribution of surplus foods in Eaton County on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9 and 10. Commodities will be pro­ vided to families registered and which have been issued the new pink cards. Eligible people may pick up food at the sites that match their mailing addresses. The sites, dates and times for this area are as follows: Bellevue — City Hall, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Mulliken — at 190 Charlotte St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Sunfield — Sunfield Com­ munity Room on Main Street, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 9. Vermontville — Vermont­ ville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9. To be eligible for the com­ modity food program, family income must be at or below guidelines: A family of one, under 60 years of age, $8,853 annual Bonnie Hummel shows the garage siding buckled by heat from the nearby blaze. MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*1915 or Phone 852-1916 REALTOR* Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER TIM BURD HUBERT DENNIS SANDY LUNDQUIST 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ....... 852-2012 ....... 726-0122 852-1543 Eves. income. Over 60 years of age: $10,896. A family of two, under 60, $11,947. Over 60: $14,704. Family of three, under 60, $15,041. Over 60: $18,512. For each additional family member, add $3,094, for under 60. For over 60: add $3,808. Commodity cards may be applied for Capital Area Community Services offices at 100 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. Congratulations!! Don Business Services NASHVILLE - 80 ACPE FARM - 2 story, 3 bedroor ^Xme, 72x40 LAKE ODESSA - BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bunga­ "Salesperson of the Month” for May DON STEINBRECHER low, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Price: $24,900! Call Don. (LO-394) tool shed, hog barn, 36x48 bas liy.nt barn. Maple Valley Schools. (F-382) 3 BEDROOMS & 1% BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, $39,900! “COUNTRY VIEW" ON 1.39 ACRES SOUTH OF VERMONT­ VILLE - On blacktop road. This 1983 manufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11x28 addition, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building­ garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis 726-0122. (CH-398) NASHVILLE - “FAMILY HOME” - 4 bedrooms, hr^^ood floors, two story ^jVjge,, a "wellcared-fc ,ome on a large double lot. (N-380) TERMS HASTINGS ■ $42,000! CLOSE TO and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) HOSPITAL ■ - LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! Buyers are waiting for “country - VACANT LAND 20 ACRES large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) homes” with acreage and farms. Also need homes in Nashville & Vermontville. Give us a call if you are considering “making a move” or selling yours!! NEAR VERMONTVILLE BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002._____ WELDING AND REPAIR all metals portables heli-arc, on sight aluminum boat repair, custom steel fabrication. Call anytime, NORTH SHORE WELDING, 5300 Curtis Road, Nashville, 517-852-2233. Miatiiiiiimmuuiiaaaiii Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Z LIMITS. ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 S 10 ACRE 24 ACRES PARCEL IN VILLAGE Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) | BINGO ■ aaamanaaoKaiaiiiniiiiBia't Dinosaurs spotted at Vermontville Opera House Seen at dress rehearsal Thursday in Vermontville's opera house were several "dinosaurs” from the Maplewood kindergarten. The combined morning and afternoon classes of teacher Linda Gaber will present the show, "Our Dinosaur Friends," for the public at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, May 26) at the opera house. The musical production features a dinosaur theme. Who’s Going To Pay you if You Can't work ?• ?• ?• ?• Ask Us About Disability income insurance Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias. 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852*2005 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 __Page 7 Annual alumni banquet draws large crowd at Maple Valley gym Outgoing MVAA Treasurer Nancy Ostergren (right) received a plaque in honor of her years of service. Judy Hook made the presentation. Three recipients of the 1992 Golden Apple awards were (from left) Edna Crothers, Eava Kalnbach and Eulalie Bosworth. Others named, but unable to be present for the occasion, were Leon Housler, Francis Pugh Coleman, and Lucille Todd. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter In what may be a record­ setting turnout, a crush of Nashville, Vermontville and Maple Valley graduates show­ ed up for the 1992 alumni ban­ quet May 23. A chilly light rain did little to deter attendance at the event, held in the Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School gymnasium. Nashville Alumni Secretary Judy Hook said there were 355 paid reservations for the banquet, about a hundred more than last year. Vermontville Alumni Secretary Ardean Gonser presented maple syrup to Fred Frith, Vermontville Class of 1919, the oldest male graduate present. Honored classes celebrating their 50th or 25th reunions received priority seating at specially-designated tables. Vermontville’s Class of 1942 had 14 members in atten­ dance, while ten 1942 Nashville High School graduates were present. Only two were present from Maple Valley’s Class of 1967, but member Douglas Kelsey said the class is planning a 25th reunion Aug. 8 at the Vermontville Opera House. After a dinner of stuffed pork chops, baked chicken and all the trimmings, catered by Roger The Chef of Battle Creek, the alumuni enjoyed musical entertainment by Pete Dull’s Old Timers. The str­ inged band also played before the banquet began, and some ofthe audience joined in sing­ ing along on several oldtime favorites. Homer Winegar, president of the Maple Valley Alumni Association, welcomed the Class of 1992 to the organiza­ tion. Amy Roscoe, class president, responded in behalf of her classmates. “We are looking forward to working alongside of you to make our community and our world a better place,” said Roscoe. Amy was accompanied by her father, the Rev. Don Roscoe, who delivered the in­ vocation before the dinner. During the business meeting conducted after the meal, MVAA officers for next year were selected by the alumni. Kenneth Meade Sr. (NHS ’43) was chosen as president. He topped Ross Nichols (MV ’81) in the voting, but Nichols edged out Joe Andrews (NHS ’42) by a narrow margin for the post of vice president. Other officers elected were Betty Nichols, treasurer; Judy Hook, Nashville secretatry; Donna Hickey, Vermontville secretary; Terri Thrun and Penny Lorenz, MV secretaries; and Joyce Starr­ ing, MV Adult Education secretary. Nancy Ostergren, outgoing treasurer and former secretary of the association for six years, was honored with a a special plaque. Hook made the presentation, praising Ostergren’s dedication to the organization. “These two girls have done a ton of work,” said Winegar of Hook and Ostergren. Presentation of Golden Ap­ ple awards to former local teachers was a highlight ofthe banquet. Three of them, Eulalie Bosworth, Edna Crothers and Eava Kalnbach, were present for the occasion. Those unable to attend were Francis Pugh Coleman, former Vermontville teacher; Lucille Todd, former Ver­ montville teacher and prin­ cipal; and Leon Housler, former Maple Valley teacher and principal. Bosworth, of rural Sun­ field, was a teacher for 48 years, five of them at See Alumni, Page 9 NOTICE For the summer we will have our Friday Night, AH You can Eat Fish Fry. ONCE A MONTH ONLY ... June 5th, July 3rd and August 7th MAPLE LEAF INN 188 S. Main Vermontville Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Dry wall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN: LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville Pete Dull's Old Timers entertained at the dinner (from left) Dull, Stan Graham (who joined in for vocals), Lloyd Peck, Joe Andrews and Doris (Dull) Catlin. s CREDIT 1MC AVAO11I �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 8 Parades, prayers mark annual Memorial Day in the valley Nashville firemen paused at the old Fire Bell monument for a brief ceremony honoring departed members of the force. The VFW color guard led the parade down Nashville's Main Street. Veterans of all wars were honored in ceremonies last week Monday morning in the Maple Valley community. The Memorial Day obser­ vance in Nashville was under auspices of the V.F.W, Thor­ napple Valley Post No. 8260 while in Vermontville, American Legion Post No. 222 had charge of the event. Tributes to the Navy dead were conducted at two points on the Thomapple River — south of Vermontville and at the north edge of Nashville. In Nashville the entourage marched from Putnam Park to Lakeview Cemetery, stopping en route at the old Fire Bell memorial in front of the lire station for a brief ceremony honoring departed Nashville firemen. In Vermontville, the parade went from bank comers to the — JUNE 6 — SHANNON Love ya! Mom, Dad, Jess and Matt GAR monument at First Con­ gregational Church for a ceremony. In both towns, services MASTER PLAN, from front page systems, fire and ambulance departments, library and schools; the Thomapple River and its impoundment; friendly people; available labor; large number of churches; low of­ fice expense; low cost of liv­ ing; good athletic programs for young people; golfcourse; Class A state roads through the community; and safe environment. Negatives were listed as a lack of all types of housing and the attraction of lowincome renters; the lack of in­ dustrial land; an unattractive Main Street; the lack of or­ dinance enforcement; lack of a building inspector; inade- Eaton Green Development & Exchange Co Th miles east of Charlotte on M-50, south at sign. Office 543-2022 PRICED REDUCED: Spacious country home on 11-i- acres. 3-4 bedrooms, first y, family y room,, dining g room m, floor laundry, 1% bath, 2 large covered porches, deck, vinyl siding, 30x90 hip roof barn, tool shed, granary and storage building. $69,900. Maple Valley Schools. followed at the local cemeteries Lakeview in Nashville and Woodlawn in Vermontville. In Nashville the Maple Valley Senior High Band pro­ vided music for the occasion, while the Junior High Band handled the honors in Vermontville. Energy efficient, 3 NEW HOME:: bedroom home, 2 full baths, main floor laundry. Andersen windows, deck, concrete drive, shrubbery and trees on seeded lawn. Restricted subdivision with underground utilities including central water system. Ready for you to move into. NEW HOME: 1556 sq. ft. living area. 21x14% living room w/skylight and open stairway. 3 bedrooms, 1% bath, full baht has 8* vanity w/2 sinks. 12x12 kitchen and built-in microwave, sliding doors to deck. 21x14 family room, first floor laundry room w/cabinets, vestibule w/large closet, interior oak doors, fenced-in shaded backyard, new utility building, 20x26 garage. Gas heat w/air conditioning. Owner will sell on land contract, $82,500. VACANT LAND Lot East of Charlotte: 120x360 for $7,900 with small down payment. •3 lots Northeast of Vermontville: (1) 540 ft. road frontage on blacktop road and 430 ft. frontage on gravel road for $8,900. (2) 150 ft. road frontage on blacktop and 120 ft. frontage on gravel road, 400 ft. deep for $7,900. (3) 200 ft. road frontage on blacktop, 320 ft. on back for $7,900. All with small down payments. •8 WOODED LOTS: in Eaton Green Estates restricted subdivision. 2 with over 4 acres of woods. Other restricted lots starting at $19,500, blacktopped streets, central water system, underground utilities. We can price a home for you on your lot or ours. Earlene J. King - 726-1122 Lloyd J. Eaton, Broker and Contractor quate variety of businesses; lack of child care facilities; underused parks with poor facilities and lack of a fiveyear parks and recreation plan; no central administra­ tion; no coordinated program for senior citizens; lack of teen programs; a river im­ poundment that needs maintenance; and the negative attitude of residents. In other business Thursday, the council: — Accepted the resignation of Patrolman Walter Pincumbe from the Nashville Police Department. He has accepted a position with the Michigan Department of Corrections. — Sent to the Police Com­ mittee a recommendation by President Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra that the council con­ sider dropping its current policy of paying an annual gun allowance of $100 to each full-time officer, who under present policy furnishes his own sidearm. Spoelstra said guns are available at no charge from the State Police or, in other instances, police department guns are owned by the municipality. — Discussed the lack of maintenance in village parks due to a temporary shortage of manpower in the Dept, of Public Works, and asked Heaton to contact Ionia prison officials about sending a prisoner work crew to help with the job. Supervised crews of non-violent convicts from the Riverside Correc­ tional unit helped with various projects in the village last summer, and local officials say they are very pleased with the results. — Agreed with Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. that it is time again to crack down on violators of the village’s junk car ordinance. Hinckley said he would canvass the village to note cases of non­ compliance and would ask Sgt. Gene Koetje to issue citations. For Sale Automotive ’80 OLDS CUTLASS Diesel. Rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmis­ sion, new exhaust, body’s in excellent condition. Call after 5pm weekdays, 517-726-0537. "Sarge" the dog was a parade spectator in Nashville — watching his master, Desert Storm veteran Sgt. David Decker, march in the VFW color guard. With "Sarge" is Casey Knoll. School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, June 3 Cook’s choice of meat, corn, pineapple, butter sandwich. Thursday, June 4 Tuna sandwich, cheese stix, vegetable, fruit. Friday, June 5 School in a.m. only. No lunch. Have a nice summer. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, June 3 Salad Bar. Thursday, June 4 Salad Bar. Friday, June 5 Last day of school. A.M. only. Have a happy and safe summer. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, June 3 Pizza, peas, pears. Thursday, June 4 Cooks choice. Friday, June 5 Last day of school. 1/2 day a.m. only. Note: NO SALADS AVAILABLE IN JUNE. Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fan§., W ’Sk 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 9 Maple Valley adult graduates earn diplomas 'the hard way* Fourteen of the 20 graduates who earned diplomas in Maple Valley's adult education program for the 1991-'92 school year posed with Community Education Director Kay Hartzler just before last Tuesday's ceremony started. Superintendent’s Corner Graduate Sue Reid shared an emotional moment of parting with Community Education Director Kay Hartzler (center) and Learning Center teacher Betty Heidt. Both women are retiring from the MV Community Education program. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Praise for earning high school diplomas under dif­ ficult circumstances was heaped on Maple Valley’s 1992 Adult Education Annual election important graduates last week Tuesday. “You did it the hard way; we commend you for that,” said Supt. Ozzie Parks in his remarks at Adult Education commencement in the Maple Valley High School ALUMNI BANQUET, from page BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks On Monday , June 8, schools across the state will hold annual elections. Because these elections are held every year, we may tend to think of them as being very routine and of limited im­ portance. Such is not the case. Someone has written “Community members make their ma­ jor school decisions once each year by voting for board members and other important issues in the annual election.” Why is this true? The reasons are as follows: 1. School board members vote on behalf ofthose they repre­ sent many times each year. However, the determination as to who will vote on your behalf and how is determined primarily at the annual election. 2. School operating funds are essential throughout the year, but approved only once by vdters, normally at the annual election. 3. Extra voted funds which help to maintain or upgrade school programs and facilities are used throughout the year and help to assure a high quality future. They are normally re­ quested and approved at the annual election. A story that illustrates the importance of getting on the right course at the annual election follows: A man driving on a mud­ dy road came upon a sign which read, “Choose your rut carefully, you will be in it for the next 50 miles.” In a similar manner we must see the importance ofthe annual election, and “choose our representatives and make our choices carefully, for they will determine the future of our schools, community and county for many days and years to come.” Plan to take part in the annual school election, it is important. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE All Exterior H.W.I. Brand Paint In Stock IS ... 25% OFF June 2nd-June 8th Cash and Carry Only OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 726-1121 Vermontville. Crothers, who taught at Nashville and Vermontville and other schools during her career, commented, “All of my students were dear to me but those I had in Vermont­ ville I knew the best.” She and her husband Bruce still reside on their rural Ver­ montville farm. Eava (Garlinger) Kalnbach, a 1924 NHS alumnus and former teacher at Nashville and Vermontville, retired in 1971 from Fuller Street Elementary. She recalled her first teaching assignment in the 1920s in a rural school at McMillan in Michigan’s Up­ per Peninsula. “I really had an interesting time,” noted Kalnbach. “I was 20 and one ofmy students was 21.” She remembered that as she boarded a train at Nashville headed for that job, her father pulled out a roll of bills and handed it to her saying, “If you don’t like it, you come home.” Now a resident of Grand Rapids, Kalnbach also was honored Saturday as the oldest female alumnus present at the dinner. Fred Frith, Vermontville Class of 1919, was the oldest male graduate in attendance, an honor he also earned last year. “Fred keeps coming back and taking our syrup,” laugh­ ed Winegar. The two honorees were presented with gifts of maple syrup donated by the Nashville Syrup Association. Also present were two males who graduated in 1924: Everett Stewart, Vermont­ ville, and Nelson Brumm, Nashville. Laurence Garlinger, NHS 1928, was the graduate travel­ ing the greatest distance to at­ tend the dinner. He came over 2,500 miles, from his home at Elba, Wash. He also received a gift of maple syrup. A roll call of classes of all three schools completed the program. Flowers were presented to graduates observ­ ing special anniversaries. Also at the banquet, it was 7 announced that $493 in dona­ tions had been received by the Alumni Association for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Ac­ cepting the check was Dorothy Carpenter, founda­ tion chairwoman. auditorium. The superinten­ dent also reminded the graduates that “commence­ ment means a start, not an en­ ding,” as he encouraged them to pursue even higher goals. Twenty students received diplomas in Maple Valley’s 1991-’92 program. Two were awarded last November; 18 qualifed for diplomas presented last week. The graduates were Jason Ackett, Vickie Butcher, Thomas Cavender II, Tressa Cavender, George Garrett, Kerron Gilbert, Dbllie Gilbert, Maria Gorodenski, Chad Gross, Glen Guernsey, Jr., Michelle Heaton, Keven Hulsebos, Kathleen Jones, Debra Morgan, Susan Reid, Timothy Reid, Ronald Smith and Penelopi Steortz. Receiv­ ing diplomas in November were D. J. Lamance and Buf- Boston is fy Secord. School Board President Harold Stewart awarded the diplomas in a ceremony at­ tended by cheering relatives and friends of the graduates. Kathleen Jones, one ofthree graduates who spoke at the event, explained the struggle that most of them endured to earn their diplomas. “Most of us had families to take care of and jobs to go to; we had to juggle our schedules,” she noted. Graduate Susan Reid said, “I never knew how much this night was going to mean to me.” She thanked her hus­ band and three daughters for their support: “They would have supper on the table when I got home from work.” Reid said that her daughter, See Adult grads. Page 10 Nivea Conditioning Solution 4 oz. or Cleaner 1 oz. Lotion, Oil 8 oz. or Creme 4 oz. 488 I 99 Your Choice Advance Conditioning Solution 4 oz. or Cleaner 1 oz $ 5.44 Mycitracin Advil or Caplets 165’s Ointment 1/2 oz. 77 Sublingual Herpecin L B-Total Vitamin 1 oz. Lip Balm . 1 oz. Percogesic 50’s Perc Eucerin Creme 8 oz. or Lotion 16 oz. _ ill . . Eucenn CKEMI: 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 10 ADULT GRADUATES, continued from page 9 Melinda, would graduate Sun­ hold you back if you let it,” she observed. day with MVHS Class of ’92, Pittman encouraged the new and drew appreciative laughter from the audience graduates to continue their when she added: “My goal education at a college or trade was to graduate first. I sure school. Hartzler, who is retiring at cut it close.” Graduate Glen Guernsey Jr. the end of June, made a commented “how hard it was presentation of special awards to come back to school,” but to her 11th graduating class. It said he owed a lot of credit to was the 21st for the Maple Community Education Direc­ Valley system. She noted that it is tor Kay Hartzler, who was sometimes difficult for adult “consistently supportive.” Guernsey also expressed students to come back to appreciation for his parents’ school when they have other responsiblities at home or support. “Now that I’m here and this work. But she encouraged is my day, thanks, Mom and those without diplomas to take the step: “Go back to school. Dad,” said Guernsey. He and Reid also expressed You are never too old.” Hartzler went back to col­ thanks to God for helping lege to acquire a master’s them achieve their goal. The students encouraged degree 30 years after she had others without diplomas to earned her bachelor’s degree. take the plunge into adult Hartzler’s husband, Daryl, education, a message shared former director of Lakewood by guest speaker Eileen High School’s community education program, made a Pittman. A 1978 Adult Education suprise appearance at the graduate of Haslett High event to praise his wife’s School, Pittman is owner of achievements. “She is certified (to teach) Patches ’n Posies craft and K-12 in six Or seven sub­ flower shop in Vermontville. She said the message she gave jects,” said Hartzler. “Few Tuesday night was the same teachers are certified K-12.” He also had high praise for one she had given at her own graduation when she talked Betty Heidt, retiring teacher at about “daring to begin MV’s Adult Learning Center, where daytime classes are again.” Pittman said it is neccesary taught. Hartzler told how to “kick aside the ‘bully’ of years ago he had convinced Heidt, then a registered nurse, fear” that is always with us. “Fear is the thing that will to go back to college and get NOTICE Of ADOPTION At their regularly scheduled May 20, 1992 meeting the Eaton County Board of Commissionersunanimously approved the following. An Ordinance to regulate and control, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, open house parties, to provide penalties for violations and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with these provisions. This Ordinance takes effect upon publica­ tion of this Notice of Adoption. Challenges to adoption of the ordinance must be filed within 50 days of adoption. Challenges must be in the form of a petition filed with the county clerk signed by not less than 20% of the electors of the county. Linda M. Twitched Clerk of the Board of Commissioners (247) Three graduates who spoke during the ceremony to share their Adult Education experiences and to en­ courage others to earn diplomas were (from left) Kathleen Jones, Sue Reid, and Glen Guernsey Jr. into teaching community education because of her talent for working with peo­ ple. Heidt has been associated with adult eduction for 21 years at Hastings, Lakewood and Maple Valley. Speaking to Tuesday’s graduates, Heidt said: “I want everyone to know that I expect great things from them. The students I had in the Learning Center are capable of doing anything” they wish. Music for the event was provided by the Ionia-Maple Valley Com­ munity Band under direction of Charles Brill. Vocalist Margaret Reid of Nashville sang, “It’s Your Desire,” an original composi­ tion she wrote several years ago especially for adult graduates. Eight of Reid’s family members have graduated in adult education programs, six of them at Maple Valley. Graduate Kerron Gilbert sang “Wind Beneath My Wings” as a tribue to relatives and friends who supported the students in pursuit of their high school diplomas. Hartzler presented perfect attendance awards to 12 ofthe graduates and cited Penelopi Steortz for her achievement From Our Readers... Where was the photo of the Maple Syrup alternate queen To the editor: We are probably the only people who noticed something missing in your coverage of the Maple Syrup Festival of — TAKING SEALED BIDS — The following items will be sold by sealed bid. Interested parties are to contact the office of the superintendent to make arrangements for inspecting the items. Bids are due at the office of the superintendent by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 1992. The board reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. Besides the equipment listed below, the school has a number of used desks, computers and other miscellaneous items for sale. WOODSHOP EQUIPMENT 1. Rockwell 6” abrasive belt finishing sander-fair working cond. Model #PM-1514 (1962), owner manual/parts list included 2. Rockwell 24” scroll saw, variable speed (1972) Needs parts (blade guide post), owner manual/parts list included 3. Rockwell 24” scroll saw (1983) Needs blade guides and post, owner manual/parts list included 4. Rockwell 8” jointer, adjustable fence, Model 37-315 (1959) Fair working condition, includes: knives, owner manual April 25. When the queen was crown­ ed, where was the alternate queen? Didn’t she deserve to be in the picture too? Years ago there were as many as six girls with escorts on the stage at the “crown­ ing” and all were in the pic­ ture. Couldn’t your photographer get two girls in the same picture? Of course, we are biased, because the alternate queen is our granddaughter and we really expected to see her in at least one picture of the day’s activities. We look forward to getting the Maple Valley News each week, “It’s hometown news.” Carroll and Phyllis Wells River Ranch, Fla. For Sale METAL SHOP EQUIPMENT 1. Rockwell unidrill, variable speed/heavy duty bench model Fair working condition 2. Clausing horizontal milling machine, Model #8540 Good working condition, owner manual included 3. Rockwell TG-3 toolmakers grinder (1966) Fair working condition, owner manual included. Maple Valley School District Is an affirmative action/equal opportunity district providing a quality education for the students. BRING THIS AD to the Sprint Car races at 1-96 Speedway Friday, June 5 and receive $2.00 off adult general admission. Race time 8pm. Located just south of 1-96, Lake Odessa exit #64. 616-642-6500. (has). PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Melinda Reid gives her mom, Sue Reid, a hug of congratulation. Both would graduate the same week — mother from Adult Education Tuesday and daughter with MVHS Class of '92 Sunday. on a GED test. Michelle Heaton was nam­ ed as recipient of a $500 scholarship from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The presentation was made by Junia Jarvie, MVMSF vice chair. Heaton is enrolled at Kellogg Communi­ ty College and intends to pur­ sue a career in teaching. Refreshments were served to the graduates and their guests at a reception in the school cafeteria after the ceremony. While her fellow grads looked on, Kerron Gilbert sang ’Wind Beneath My Wings' as a tribute to relatives, friends who supported them in persuit of their high school diplomas. • NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, May 20, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are availa­ ble in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485­ 6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitched Clerk of the Board of Commissioners (242) NOTICE Of ADOPTION At their regularly scheduled May 20, 1992 meeting the Eaton County Board of Commis­ sioners unanimously approved the following. An Ordinance to license, regulate and con­ trol, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare, outdoor gatherings of persons in excess of 1000 in number, to provide penalties for violations and to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with these provisions. This Ordinance takes effect upon publica­ tion of this Notice of Adoption. Challenges to adoption of the ordinance must be filed within 50 days of adoption. Challenges must be in the form of a petition filed with the county clerk and signed by not less than 20% of the electors of the county. Linda M. Twitched Clerk of the Board of Commissioners (246) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 11 Second annual ‘Lighter Than Air Day’ thrills Maplewood kids A cloudless sky offered perfect weather, but due to lack of wind, the balloon did not travel far after it was laun­ ched. However, Putnam en­ joyed a panoramic view ofthe village for about 20 minutes before Kerr set the rig down in a field north ofthe ballfield. Later it lifted it back to the ballfield and allowed students to help roll up the chute. At 11 p.m. Dave Cridler and Henry Wede of Sky Dive Hastings, jumped from a plane at an altitude of 6,000 feet, trailing signal smoke behind their colorful chutes. On landing they were sur­ rounded by curious, excited children. The helicopter rides topped off an adventurous and memorable day at Maplewood. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maplewood Principal Jean­ nie Putnam rose high above her students Friday morning — literally. She was a passenger in a hot air balloon launched shortly after 8 a.m. from the school ballfield as part of the second annual “Lighter Than Air Day” sponsored by the Maplewood Parent-Teacher Organization. Unlike last year, when former principal David Doozan was taken for a sur­ prise ride in the rig piloted by Ivan Kerr, owner of Adven­ tures Aloft of Mason, Putnam had some advance warning that she would be a passenger. “Until this morning I really didn’t think they were serious,” said Putnam while waiting to board. The balloon event and all other activities of the day, which included skydivers and helicopter rides for all sixth­ graders, were paid for by the PTO. The rides were a gift from the PTO to the students who will graduate June 5 from Maplewood. The “whirlybird” operated by Central Michigan Helicopters of Charotte set down on the ballfield in early afternoon to begin a two-hour series of flights that gave over — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION The ballon sailed up, up but not far away in a nearly windless morning sky. Notice of Annual Election of the Electors of Maple valley Schools Eaton and Barry counties, Michigan to be held JUNE 8, 1992 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Mon­ day, June 8, 1992. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected One (1) member to the board of educa­ tion of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 1996, one (1) member for an unexpired term of three (3) years ending in 1995, and one (1) member for an unexpired term of one (1) year, ending in 1993. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL such vacancies: FOUR YEAR TERM THREE YEAR TERM ONE YEAR TERM Ronald J. Tobias Joseph L. Briggs Lynn Mengyan Lori A. West Jeffery D. Carpenter Charles D. Reid Carroll J. Wolff TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propo_s_i_tion_s,;w.ill be submitted to. the vote. of the electors at the annual school election: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all pro­ perty in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 20.71 mills ($20.71 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992,1993 and 1994, to provide additional funds for operating purposes (this being a renewal of 20.71 mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1991 tax levy)? FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Services, Inc. 698-7979 (eoej Three Bldgs. South of corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (k>catea in the Kent­ wood' Corporate Complex)* e.o.b. Complex) On landing, Dave Cridler of Sky Dive Hastings was surrounded by curious, excited students. Maplewood Principal Jeannie Putnam was in the basket ready for the hot-air balloon ride. 60 youngsters —• two at a time — a bird’s-eye view of the village. Parental permission had been prearranged. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner"• -« -« Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks Other activities of the day included various aerodynamic events for students at all grades levels. These involved such things as pinwheels, bub­ bles, kites and model airplanes. A drop of parachute-rigged eggs from a high-rise platform was a highlight fourth-graders. To add to the day, it was held in conjunction with the annual Special Person’s Day in which each youngster in­ vites a parent, grandparent, or other special person in his or her life to visit the school. Hot lunches were avaialable to all by prearrangement. 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Help Wanted PERSON TO PREPARE Ambulance/Insurance billings for Vermontville Township Ambulance Service. Call Janice Baker at 726-0257. II. ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all pro­ perty in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2 mills ($2.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1992,1993 and 1994, to provide additional funds for operating purposes to be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities and sites? THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Kellogg Elementary Gym, in the Village of Nashville, Michigan. The first precinct consists of all territory of the shcool district of former Nashville W.K. Kellogg School. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Maplewood Elementary School, in the Village of Vermontville, Michigan. The second precinct consists of all territory of the school district of former Vermontville Community Schools. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Alvin Starr, Treasurer of Eaton County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 29, 1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govern­ ment affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: Jail 1 Mill 1992-2006 By Eaton County: 911 1 Mill 1992-1993 1.5 Mills 1992-1996 By Vermontville Township: None By Carmel Township: None By Chester Township: None By Kalamo Township: None By Sunfield Township: None By the School District: Alvin Starr Date: April 29, 1992 Treasurer, Eaton County I, Susan Vandecar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of May 1,1992, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Maple Valley Schools, Eaton and Barry Counties, Michigan, is as follows: COA .25 Mill 1992-1994 By Barry County: Courthouse Ren .35 mill unlimited tax pledge 911 System 1.00 mills 1992-1994 None By Baltimore Township: 1.00 mill 1992 By Castleton Township: None By Assyria Township: None By Maple Grove Township: None By the School District: Susan Vandecar, Date: May 1, 1992 Treasurer, Barry County This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. David D. Tuckey Secretary, .Board of Education (236) �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 12 Maple Valley students place in Eaton County Math Day competition Maple Valley students, selected from grades six through nine, participated in the 13th annual Eaton County Math Day at Olivet College last month. Maple Valley competed with Olivet, Potterville, and Bellevue in the C-D division. The competition consisted of three events — Quick Calcs, Driver education classes to begin at M.V. June 10 Academic Hallmarks participants included a group of students from Maple Valley Junior High School. M.V. Junior High students take part in Academic Hallmarks open Maple Valley Junior High school students recently par­ ticipated in the Academic Hallmarks Knowledge Master Open, a nationally recognized computer disk quiz program. Students were challenged in a number of areas, including math, English, science, history, geography and art. The following students represented the junior high: Dan Leep, Marshall Magoon, Nettie Emery, Erin Hokanson, Devon Durkee, Robb Rosin, Katie McDougal, Mason Trowbridge, Nick Garza, Jennifer Gardner, An­ dy Swartz, Tracy Hickey, JUNE Chris Sulcer, Derek Graham, Sandy Kangas, Jody Hickey, Justine Quick, Pete Kellepourey, Jennifer Kangas and Andy Gordon. This program was spon­ sored by the gifted and talented programs. Dual Digs and Jeopardy. Maple Valley students brought home the following honors: First place, overall trophy, seventh grade red team, Rob Rosin, Amber Davison and Dan Leep, Joel Middelstaedt. Second place, overall trophy - seventh grade blue team, Devon Durkee, Marin t Smith and Kevin Conkey, Brady Simpson. Second Place, Dual Digs, seventh grade, Devon Durkee and Marin Smith. First place, Quick Calcs, seventh grade, (tie) Devon Durkee and Joel Mitteldstaedt. First place, Dual Digs, eighth grade, Andy Swartz and Derek Graham. First place, Quick Calcs, eighth grade, Justine Quick. Second place, Dual Digs, ninth grade, Jenny Mittelstaedt and Sarah Leep. Second place, Quick Calcs, ninth grade, Jenny Mittelstaedt. First . place, Jeopardy, seventh grade red team (tie with Olivet), Rob Rison, Dan Leep, Amber Davison and Joel Mittelstaedt. Summer driver education classes will begin Wednesday, June 10, at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Students have been assigned to either the 8-10 a.m. or the 10 a.m. to noon classroom. The academic portion ofthe driver education program will last from June 10 through June 30. Students are to con­ sult their assigned driving in­ structor for their six-hour driving schedule. Call the high school office at 852-9275 if there are any questions about the summer driver education program. Obituaries Sth! Charles R. Converse LYNN MENCYAN T..a board member concerned with education. She is willing to research the issues. We highly recommend Lynn! — Judy and Dave Tuckey HASTINGS - Charles R. Converse, 76 of 2775 Quakezik, Hastings, passed away Friday, May 29, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Converse was born on February 18, 1916 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the son of George and Jennie (Mugridge) Converse. He was raised in the Yankee Springs area and attended the Clingsmith, the Gates and Two story home located in Nashville. (N-85) Nice home located in town with fenced back yard, deck. Priced at only $32,000. (N-88) L-104. Price Reduced! Approx. 10 acre buil­ ding site in the Nashville area. Contract terms. Great view! Mobile home located on approx, one acre. Priced to sell at $31,900.. (CH-113) 53 acres with over '4 mile of lake front ntaaeon Saturday, May 23. Property previously used as a cF_J~. n AT AUy ' Venf County. Sold in six parcels for $459,000!!! UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS THURSDAY, JUNE 18................................................................. Home located on Plains Street in Eaton Rapids. MONDAY, JUNE22 Country home located in the Sunfield/Mulliken area. TUESDAY, JUNE 23....................................................................................................... Home located in Vermontville. One story home located in Kalamazoo. WEDNESDAY, JUNE24 FRIDAY, JULY 31.... Excel lent 200 acre farm in Eaton County with home, buildings & lots of woods. ___________________CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES!________ WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING ____________ REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrew* 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan |Lan*lng| 323-9536 Chri* Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 BoDb Ga Srdniethr 782562-02303519 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Middleville Schools. He was a Veteran of World War U serv­ ing in the United States Navy from May 10, 1945 until April 7, 1946. He was married to Mae Brit­ ten on August 29, 1938, that marriage ended in divorce. Mr. Converse had lived most ofhis life in the Hastings area. Mr. Converse was engaged in truck driving for over 30 years, retiring in 1978. His employment also included Hooker Motor Freight Company, McKee Oil Company, Hastings Grain and Bean, the Seven-Up Company and following his retirement did private gravel hauling. Many, years ago he owned and operated the former Auto-Tag Restaurant in Hastings. He was a former member of the American Legion Post. Mr. Converse is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Bonnie Converse ofHastings; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Ken Bentley of Bristol, Tennessee, Christine and Barry Roscoe of Nashville; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clifford Converse of Hastings, George Converse of Delton; five sisters, Jennie Hause of Hastings, Wanda Snyder ofNashville, Margaret Wilson of Caledonia, Frances Purcer of Farmington Hills, Ruth Converse of Coopersville. He was preceded in death by twin brother, Roger Converse; sisters, Isabel Pickard, Dorothy Martz and Betty Snyder; great-grandsons, Joshua and Brian Converse. Funeral services were held Monday, June 1, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Luthe­ ran Church or the American Cancer Society. Party held to honor M.V. Community Education retirees Betty Heidt (center) and Kay Hartzler received con­ gratulations from Supt. Ozzie Parks last Thursday at a staff party honoring their retirement. Hartzler, direc­ tor of Maple Valley Community Education, has been associated with the program for 11 years. She will join her husband in their tour and charter business. Heidt, teacher at the MV Adult Learning Center for five years, will do volunteer work for Habitat for Humani­ ty; the Barry County Literary Council, and will visit her children in the South. Both also were honored at sur­ prise parties given earlier by adult education students. NOW ONLY^ $2095.00 (Model 12RTH) • Hydrostatic transmission • Custom built, 12 HP Briggs & Stratton industrial/commercial engine • 36” free floating mower deck • Tight 24” turning radius TROWBRIDGE'S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main; Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday • Friday 7 to 7 - Saturday 8 to 5 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 13 DIPLOMAS GIVEN TO 92, from front page Dignitaries on stage awaiting the procession of seniors were (from left) the Rev. Alan Mettler, Principal Larry Lenz, Coach Jerry Reese, Supt. Ozzie Parks, school board Trustees Joseph Briggs, David Tuckey, Ted Spoelstra, Lynn Mengyn, Bonnie Leep, and board President Harold Stewart. seniors were awarded scholar­ ships of $500 each from the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Retired MV teachers and MVMSF co-founders Dorothy Carpenter and Junia Jarvie made the presentations to Jason Carpenter, Sara DeGroot, DeAnna Hopkins, Matt Nehmer, Jeremy Reynolds and Jacob Williams. In her address, class valedictorian Donna Green read an original poem, “You Were There,” which she wrote as a tribute to her mother. “Thank you, Mom, I couldn’t have done it without you,” concluded Green. Salutatorian Renee Dingman told the crowd, “Nothing is ever accomplish­ ed in life without dreams.” She also thanked her parents, and read a poem written by classmate Corey Mettler. “The most important thing to remefhber, is never quit,” said Dingman. She also reminded her fellow graduates that graduation is not a day for saying goodbye, but a day “to say hello to our future.” Class President Amy Roscoe sang “Forever Friends,” with the message EWING WELL DRILLING INC. , that friends forever “are bound by love that time can’t take away.“ Other musical offerings were a duet by classmates Sara DeGroot and Corey Met- Jerry Reese, MV teacher and coach , ended his in­ spirational address with a bit of humor, showing the "unofficial" class motto. ■ National Ads RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY For Sale Automotive SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK Estimates Available 1978 FORD 1/2 ton shortbox with topper, 6 cylinder, runs excellent, some rust, am/fm cassette, $650. 948-9275. Garage Sale (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE played the processional and recessional marches. Several seniors joined the choir and the band for final perfor­ mances with the groups. Principal Larry Lenz called the roll of seniors for the presentation of diplomas by members of the Board of Education: President Harold Stewart and Trustees Bonnie Leep, Lynn Mengyan, Ted Spoelstra, David Tuckey and Joseph Briggs. Trustee John Krohlik was unable to be pre­ sent. This is the second year the entire board has been in­ vited to take part in the awar­ ding of diplomas. Members ofthe faculty also were part of the ceremony. Gowned in black robes, 'the teachers entered the field in the processional with the seniors and had special seating adjacent to the class during the ceremonies. The Rev. Alan Mettler of Nashville Church of the Nazarene offered the invoca­ tion and benediction. Many ofthe graduates were honored with open house gatherings at their individual homes after the ceremony. Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 Register for FREE DRAWING HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 8; Sat.-Sun. 10 to 5 SQUARE BALES OR ROUND, YOU’RE IN THE BEST SHAPE WITH JOHN DEERE CRUISE SHIP JOBS: Hiring-$2000+/M0. Summer/ year round. Bartenders/Casino Workers/Gift Shop. Sales/Tour Guidcs/ctc. Free travel. Hawaii, Caribbean, Bahamas, Europe. No exp. necessary. 1-206-736-7000 Ext,5803N6. EARN $ $70,000 TAX FREE IN AUSTRALIA EUROPE. ALL FIELDS. FREE HOUS­ ING. 407-578-8111 EXT. 242. PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. READERS: Since many ads arc from outside the local area, please know what you arc buying before sending money. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP tler, and selections by the Maple Valley High School choir directed by Sondra Bush and the MVHS Band, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef. The band also Teacher Jerry Reese had the honor of presenting a diploma to his son. Chip Reese. THURS., FRIDAY June 4, 5, 8a.m.-6p.m., 187 Maple Street, Vermontville. Maple Valley FFA officer team named The 1992-93 officer team for the FFA at Maple Valley High School is: President, Michelle Gidner; vice president, Kim Thomp­ son; secretary, Tara Hoover; treasurer, Jason House; reporter, Nate Dickenson; and sentinel, Mark Porritt. Michelle Gidner is also run­ ning for regional office. STOCK .NOW, 6.9% ■ Look over the complete and completely advanced baler line. ■ See the 435 and 535 Round Balers that can both surface wrap and twine-lie. ■ See square balers with the hay control to produce bales that stack like bricks. ■ Four round baler models, 750- lo 2000-pound bales. Three 14xl8-inch square balers, one 16xl8-inch square baler. Variable Rate Financing Up to 36 Months D agba Q T\ ■0 GARAGE SALE yard sale enthusiasts. Come to Kalamazoo Speedway Flea Market every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4p.m. D Ave. Exit 44 off 131 North. 623-8376,' JUNE 3rd & 4th. 8am-5pm. 9914 Valley Highway, Vermontville. Comer of Valley Highway & Pease Road. House­ hold items, upright piano, golf cart, small farm items, few anti­ ques, a little of this and that. LARGE FOUR FAMILY Garage sale. Cleaned out our cupboards and our closets, lots ofmisc. Friday & Saturday, June 5th & 6th. 8:30-? 828 Reed Street, Nashville. GOOD DEALS.. .ANDA GOODDEALMORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY Ph. 945-9526 JOHN DEERE Nothing Runs LikeaDeereT �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 14 This Week in SPORTS... Maple Valley girl Lions win state Class C track and field title It was the perfect way to end a perfect season. The Maple Valley girls track and field team rolled to the state Class C track and field title on a cold, rainy Saturday at Byron Center High School. The Lions totalled 59 team points, easily outdis­ tancing runner up Morenci, which had 34. St. Louis Maple Valley girls track and field state qualifiers pose with the Class C state championship trophy. The state crown was the school's first in any sport. The Lions' 3200 relay team of Cheri Sessions, Sarah Leep, Janet Boldrey and Mindy Shoup was first in 9:43.7, e>er four seconds faster than its nearest competitor. M.V. students to attend Summer Institute Sophomore Willy Rooks (left) and junior Tony Hansen. Maple Valley High School junior, Tony Hansen, and sophomore, Willy Rooks, both will attend Summer In­ stitute programs. Summer Institute is a highly selective two-week intensive study program in a variety of subject areas. Participants must be recom­ mended by their local school district, interviewed by representatives of the In­ termediate School District and given final approval at the state level. Hansen will study creative writing at Michigan Technological Institute in Houghton, and Rooks will study local and political science at Adrian College. As A Group Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car is insured with the new Auto-Owners A+ program, saving money isn’t one of them. If you are a mem­ ber of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on your automobile insurance. Contact us now for more information. was third with 30 points. New Lothrop (29) and Shepherd (27.5) rounded out the top five. Coach Gary Hamilton was understandably pleased with the champi­ onship, the first in the school's history in any sport. "Everyone performed very well," Hamilton said. "The girls knew going in that we could win it, but they might have been sur­ prised at the margin of vic­ tory." Maple Valley, which had won all 12 dual meets and five jnvitationals, as well as the SMAA and regional meets, did not make the top ten a year ago. Seniors Janet Boldrey and Tracy Kangas sparked the Maple Valley win. Boldrey blazed to a firstplace finish in the 800 me­ ter run, clocking a 2:18.3. Junior Lorenda Godefroidt of St. Louis was second in 2:20.4. Boldrey also duplicated her fifth-place finish of a year ago in the long jump with a leap of 16 feet, four inches. Kelly VanSchoyk of Blissfield won the event with a jump of 17-9. The Lions' 1600 and 3200 meter relay teams, each anchored by Boldrey, also finished first. The 1600 team, which also featured Jennifer Phenix, Stephanie Bouwens and Mindy Shoup, won in 4:09.4, while the 3200 team, which also included Cheri Sessions, Sarah Leep and Shoup, ran a 9:43.7. Boldrey admitted that she was a bit disappointed that she didn't finish higher in the long jump, but that the team title was her true goal. "I wanted to finish higher for the team, so yeah, I was disappointed," Boldrey, who received a partial track scholarship to Central Michigan University, said. "But win­ ning the (team) champi­ onship is really cool. It's just awesome. "I'm glad that we won it before I went off to col­ lege." Kangas won individual state titles in the shot put and the discus, though nei­ ther was easy. She is the school record holder in both events. In a highly competitive shot put field, Kangas threw 38 feet, one-half inch. Andrea Kieser of Sebawaing (37-7 1/4) and freshman Dasha Yeakey of Union City (37-5 1/4) fin­ ished second and third, re­ spectively. Kangas nipped fellow senior Stefanie Howell of Carson City Crystal by a mere one inch in the dis­ cus, with a throw of 121-10. Howell's teammate, Julie Mayes, was third at 115-1. Kangas, who was fourth in the shot a year ago and didn't place in the discus, said that state champi­ onships in the two events have been her season-long goals. "I knew I'd have a good chance, because last year I was the only junior," she said. "I was happy with my throws. They didn't go as far as I wanted them to, but I still got points for the team, and that's what I wanted to do." Two other Lions placed in individual events. Holly Taylor took seventh in the high- jump with a leap of 5 feet, 2 inches. Dawn Dzuiban of Flat Rock was first in the event with a jump of 5-4. Sarah Leep placed sixth in the 3200 meter run with a time of 11:47.8. The 3200 was won by Jennifer Miller of Gross Point Woods University Liggett, who ran a 11:22.7. In boys action, Chip Reese placed fourth in the cond game was Rasey, who long jump with a distance struck out seven batters and of 20-10 1/2. Reese missed walked two, while giving up a third place and all-state 11 hits. Again, the Lions- honors by a mere quarter defense, led by Lake and inch. Byron's Chuck Davis Stine, made fine plays. finished first with a jump of The Lions pounded out 13 21-9 1/4. hits in the game, while they MV's Aaron Patrick was batted .464 as a team. fifth in the pole vault. Having outstanding games Patrick, who has reached were Stine, who went 3 for 3 13-10 this season, cleared with three RBI’s; Lake, who 12-9. Chris Weber of went 3 for 4 and scored three Dundee was first with a runs; John Hunt, who went 2 vault of 13-9. for 3 with an RBI; and Rasey, who went 2 for 4 with an RBI. Detroit St. Martin Others getting hits were Jon DePorres won the boys Mitchell, Corey Bumford, team title with 41 points, Matt Reid, and Rob Sheldon. edging Edwardsburg, which The JV’s final record was had 37. Constantine and 11 wins and 13 losses Williamston tied for third place. JV baseball team ends season with wins ^luto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TkiNoPro6(e^n People/ •^94 Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 The Maple Valley junior varsity baseball team won their last two games of the season last week, beating Lan­ sing Chritian 3-2 and 13-3. Brian Steward took the win in the first game, as he scat­ tered nine hits and four walks. A fine defensive effort was made by the team, as the en­ tire infield of Dan Rasey, Jon Mitchell, Mike Kuempel, Justin Lake, and Brent Stine keyed the victory efforts to preserve the win. The first three batters (Rasey, ‘ Lake, and Mitchell) scored the only Lion runs in the first inning. Getting hits were Rasey, Lake, Kuempel and Steward. Getting the win in the se- Senior Tracy Kangas won both the shot put and discus titles at Class B finals. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 2, 1992 — Page 15 to the Maple Valley 1992 Girl’s Track Team the new ... CLASS C STATE CHAMPIONS The Carpenter’s Den by Elaine & Stuart Nashville Feed and Seed 177 South Main Vermontville Ph. 726-1043 528 Sherman Nasvhille Ph. 852-0943 301 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9393 Furniture Stripping Sport Stuff Hastings City Bank 224 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1757 203 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0790 V Powers Service Hecker Agency 1331/2 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9587 225 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9680 Dorothy’s Hair Salon 265 W. Casgrove Nashville Ph. 852-9667 Nashville Locker Service 729 Durkee Nashville Ph. 852-9332 Wolever’s Real Estate 126 S. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-1501 Kent Oil Co. M-66 at South Village Limits Nashville Ph. 852-9210 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Styles-R*Us 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville 224 Main Nashville Ph. 852-1757 Ph. 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland Tobias Mason Insurance Agency Nancy’s Beauty Shop 109 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-2005 157 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 517-726-0330 Musser Service Bob’s Service Shop 160 S. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9446 Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-9192 Hometown Lumber 219 S. State Nashville Ph. 852-0882 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9377 Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-2050 Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 999 Reed St. Nashville Ph. 852-1991 212/ichigan Entertainment Center 105 Washington St. Nashville Ph. 517-852-9301 Stanton Real Estate & Auctioneers Main Street Vermontville and Nashville Ph. 726-0181 and 726-0555 Eaton Federal Savings Bank 109 S. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-1830 Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd., Nashville Ph. 852-9481 The Personal Touch 6901 Thornapple Lake, Nashville Ph. 852-0767 Mace Pharmacy 207 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center Goodtime Pizza Maple Valley Chapel 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Gen th er Funeral Homes Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods 233 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-0713 The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main Vermontville 130 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0569 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7-3 Sat. 7-8 Maple Valley Real Estate State Farm Insurance 227 N. Main St. Nashville Ph. 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 RUTH HUGHES 825 S. Hanover Hastings Ph. 948-8488 204 N. Queen St. Nashville Ph. 517-852-0840 Wheeler Marine Service South M-66 Nashville Ph. 852-9609 Citizen’s Elevator Company 870 S. Main Vermontville Ph. 726-0514 Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St. Nashville Ph. 852-1551 �The Maole Valiev News, Nashville, Tuesday, Vermontville P U AF f iF U OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 M fl ^ g^ g M 160 S. Main, Vermontville g ^gm WamW aa 7 g2^ g6M ’U g^gbm 4am Uaa We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. The Savings are on the Grim | • Big savings In Large Quantities * Truckload Savings at wholesale prices! L HL — 12 HOURS ONLY — Thurs., June 4,1992 • 8 am to 8 pm Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Vermontville Grocery 100% All Beef Hamburger J/X ib Whole Sweet Juicy Red, Ripe Sirloins 10-12 lb. Avg. SLICED FREE watermelon Lean & Meaty western f*l ffHlli 1■ Q ®lb Style Ribs lb 5 lb. pkg. or more.. Fresh Fryer u 4AJA Jt* Quu garters flW 10 lb. bag or more lb Market Made Bulk style pork sausage Milk f*lff ll IQ H 5 lb. pkg. or more.. lb b Fresh Fryer Breast 5 lb. pkg. or more Pepsi Products 8 Pack, 20 oz. Bottles $999 ■■ Sweet Jumbo Yellow Slicing Onions 19c 39 ib gallon America’s Finest Whole Boneless New Yor Strip 10-12 lb. Avg. SLICED FREE America’s Finest Boneless Beef chuck Roast lb lb f* l ffllHaglb lb Farmer Peet’s Country Kitchen f*lfl flrQ ®fl Franks 22/2 lb. pkgs America’s Finest Boneless Beef Ranch Steak 5 lb. pkg. or more.. Bulk Style Bacon 10 lb. pkg. or more. Nuggets or Patties Bread T 5 lb. pkg. or more.. Tyson Chicken Oven Fresh Mackinaw Milling Indian Grain > 999 79< 5 lb. pkg. or more Budweiser Beer 12 Pack / 12 oz. Cans deposit � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-06-09.pdf 27c3c15bb657c97c9927fa275befe76c PDF Text Text ■u Library Hastings P 121 S.Chiirch Street s,HI. 49058 Hastings, F Mt MB PAIB US. KXTAOI HASTINGS. IM 4*Mf taw»Nt>l HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH SL HASTINGS. Ml 490581893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 45 — Tuesday, June 9, 1992 Nashville area voters have choices in Aug. 4 primary election by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville area voters will have a choice of GOP can­ didates for posts at both the township and county level in the Aug. 4 primary election. Three Republicans have Hi­ ed for two open trustee seats on the Castleton Township board. Incumbent William Wilson, 9549 Thomapple Lake Road, completing his first term, is again seeking the four-year post. Trustee Nelson Rasey, on the board since 1978, chose not to run. The two other candidates seeking a seat on the board are former Maple Valley School Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff of 307 Center Court, and Donald Langhmam, 120 Kellogg St., a self-employed contractor. Both would be newcomers to the board, though Langham has been a member of the Castleton Township Board of Review for the past seven years. All other candidates in the all-Republican Castleton Township slate are unoppos­ ed. They are Supervisor Justin W. Cooley, 512 N. Main, who has held the post since 1973; Junia Jarvie, 1954 Price Road, Nashville, clerk since 1987; and Loretta Pixley, 495 Sunset, treasurer seeking her third four-year term on the board. In the Maple Grove Township race, one Democrat will appear on the ballot. Richard R. Spitzer, 5507 S. Clark Road, Nashville, is seeking the trustee post being vacated by Timothy H. Burd, a Republican running for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commisioners. Spitzer formerly served on the Township Board by ap­ pointment in January 1990 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Trustee Monte Lack of candidates offered in Vermontville Township primary by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Vermontville Township voters will find their ballot with two blank spots in the Aug. 4 primary election. No one met the filing deadline for two open trustee spots on the Township Board. Clerk Janice Baker said the current trustees, Dion Rasey and Robert Siple, both took out nominating petitions but neither filed them. Ifwrite-in candidates do not appear on the ballots, the re­ maining three members of the board will have to appoint two people to fill the trustee seats until the next regularly scheduled election. Republican incumbents who will be on the ballot for fouryear terms are Supervisor Russell Laverty, 6967 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville; Janice Baker, 470 E. Main St.; and Rachel Weiler, 6886 Vermontville Highway. Baker has been in office since 1980; Weiler since 1988, and Laverty since 1989. On a non-partisan ballot there are six candidates for six seats on the Vermontville Township Library Board: Shirley Harmon, 360 S. Main St.; Joan Hansen, 197 W. First St.; Barbara Musser, 343' N. Main St.; Robert Todd, 7400 Hager Road; Madelyn Forest, 340 W. Main St.; and Mary Fisher, 7277 N. Ionia Road. All have Vermontville addresses except Todd, who lives at rural Nashville. Hansen would be a newcomer to the board; member Wilbur Marsh decided not to run for re-election. For the District 1 Eaton County Commissioner seat, Republican incumbent John Fisher of Sunfield is unopposed. He is virtually assured bf re-election in November as there is also no Democratic opponent on the ballot. Fisher was elected to the seat in 1990 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement ofEdgar Fleetham. State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald, incumbent Republican candidate for the new 71st House District, will be challenged for the GOP nomination by Guy Richardson of Grand Ledge. Ron Davis of Charlotte is seeking the post as a Democrat. Fitzgerald has represented the 56th district since 1986. The newly-created 71st House District will include all of Eaton County except the city of Eaton Rapids and Hamlin Township. Allen. However, Burd challenged Spitzer for election to the post in November 1990 and defeated him by a narrow three-vote margin. Three Maple Grove Township Republican in­ cumbents, all of rural Nashville, are unopposed in the August primary: Super­ visor Rod Crothers, 8105 Barryville Road; Clerk Susan K. Butler, 9752 Evart Road; and Trustee Floyd Shilton, 5104 Guy Road. Crothers and Butler have served on the board since 1984; Shilton since 1987. After 29 years as Maple Grove Township Treasurer, Joyce Starring is calling it quits. Newcomer Darla Cady of 6895 Barryville Road, Nashville, a housewife and former bank employee, has filed as a Republican can­ didate for the post. She is unopposed. All township officers are for four-year terms. In both Castleton and Maple Grove townships, voters will be asked to renew current millages for the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville fire and ambulance departments. In Maple Grove it will be for a combined one-mill for equip­ ment, housing, maintenance, and operation of both depart­ ments. In Castleton, however, where the department ac­ counts are separate, voters will be asked to respond to three propositions that will ef­ fectively shift one-quarter mill from the ambulance equip­ ment fund to the fire equip­ ment fund. “This is not an increase in millage but a shift in usage,” noted Jarvie. It will appear on the ballot as a one-half mill renewal for fire equipment; a one-quarter mill renewal for ambulance equipment and a one-quarter mill increase for fire equip­ ment. Each measure is for four years. “This will not increase anyone’s taxes,” explained Castleton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley. The combined assessment would still add up to only the current one-mill which is now divided equally by the two departments. The higher cost of fire equipment and need to meet new fire department regulations are cited as reasons for the proposed shift. The ambulance service generates revenue through client charges but the the fire department does not. Castleton and Maple Grove voters also will be interested in the District 5 Barry County Commissioner race. Incum­ bent Orvin H. Moore of 7551 N. Hager Road, Nashville, will be challenged by Timothy Burd, 5270 N. Assyria Road, Nashville, for the Republian nomination. Burd, currently a trustee on the Maple Grove Township Board, is a security officer with Michigan Department of Corrections, a Nashville real estate salesman and Olivet businessman. The winner will face Democrat Robert E. Dwyer, 125 Terrace Lane, Nashville, in November. A self­ employed communications and real estate consultant, Dwyer is former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party and a current member of the party committee. He also serves on Nashville’s Zoning See Primary races, Page 2 Annual village-wide garage sales planned in Nashville Saturday, June 20, has been signs in their front yards to atset as the date for Nashville’s tract shoppers. village-wide garage sale. The event may alsp boost The announcement was retail business in Nashville made last week by David that day, noted Mace, who Mace, president of the said, “In the past it has been Nashville Chamber of Com-pretty successful.” The local eateries esjSecially merce, sponsors of the annual have had increased traffic durevent. Householders are invited to ing community-wide Sales, v participate by setting up sales said Mace.. In addition to household in their yards or garages. No advance registration is sales, there will be a book sale necessary this yea~r; as ad-at Putnam Public Library, dresses will not be listed in sponsored by Friends of the advertisements the Chamber Library, and a fund-raising expects to place in Hastings, sale conducted by the Maple Charlotte and Battle Creek Valley Co-operative Nursery papers. Instead, said Mace, School. < householders should just place Local retiree is "Unsung Hero’ keep me in the dark just like a with the children at the “cut by Susan Hinckley mushroom,” he laughed. and paste” table and at the StaffWriter Every day since about two math table. Lloyd Wolever ofVermont­ One day when there was no ville is a hero to the weeks after school started last Maplewood kindergartners, fall, Wolever has been atten­ class, Gaber found him doing ding morning kindergarten volunteer janitorial work in as well as to many others. The dedicated volunteer class and sometimes also the developmental teacher’s aide was to be helps with the afternoon ses­ See Unsung Hero, Page 2 recognized Monday (June 8) sion, said Gaber. He works in the weekly “Unsung Heroes” feature of WLNSTV (Channel 6) for his work in the kindergarten class of Linda Gaber. A crew from the Lansing station was at the school • Jaycees raise money for Hope Hughes recently to film a clip for air­ • Kellogg 6th graders DARE to say ‘no’ to ing, said Gaber, who nominated Wolever for the drugs award. • Castleton Twp. to buy building site in A classroom party in his honor last Tuesday was a se­ Nashville cond surprise. • Seven Memorial Scholarships awarded “I didn’t know they were going to do this (party) or that • 6th Grade graduations held locally (TV filming) either,” said a surprised Wolever. “They don’t tell me anything; they In This Issue... Kindergarten students clustered around Lloyd Wolever as he opened their gift of a framed photo and signature composite of class members. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 2 UNSUNG HERO, kindergarten room. a^ZHp’s one who has to be JwsjU^bserved Gaber. continued from front page Wolever and his wife, Elsie, have six grandchildren attending Maplewood. Five of Little Laci Jo Wolever ran up to hug her grandpa as he walked into the surprise party. them are in DK or kindergarten classes: Curtis and Jennifer Felder, Matthew Conklin, Andrew Belen and Laci Jo Wolever. The sixth grandchild, Elizabeth Con­ klin, is a second-grader. Lloyd said he got interested in helping out in kindergarten when Gaber mentioned to him that his grandson, Andrew, was not getting his work done. “There were too many kids bouncing off the wall,” laughed Wolever. He felt his presence would help the children form better study habits, and he said will stay as long as he is needed even though, “This wasn’t my plan for retirement.” Wolever retired in April 1990 from Fisher Body after 40 years of service. His wife, a Nashville real estate broker, occasionally fills in for her husband on the afternoon kindergarten shift. Lloyd likes to joke that as a youth he went from kindergarten through 12th grade, then to college, and is now back in kindergarten again. Gaber said she is thankful about that. She said in addi­ tion to his assistance he has provided “extra bonding” for the children, especially those with special needs. She has an enrollment of about 27 students in each ofher classes. Mature Driver? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Auto Insurance. Wolever has also been very generous, adds Gaber. He bought 15 sleds and 36 pairs of special scissors for her classroom. He also bought sleds for the developmental kindergarten class. Wolever also helps with various tasks such as stringing clothesline across the room for art displays. “He’s my handyman,” said Gaber. Hero or handyman, Woelver was surrounded Tuesday by loving children who presented him with a framed photo and signature composite of themselves. Refreshments included a special cake made by room mom Judy Williams. Decorated with a little red schoolhouse, it carried the message: “Mr. Wolever, Thanks for everything you’ve done, (signed) A.M. Kindergarten Class. ” PRIMARY RACES from front page— Board of Appeals. Some voters in the Maple Valley News circulation area will be casting ballots in the Assyria Township primary race. Candidates there, all unopposed Republican in­ cumbents, are Supervisor Paul Bartzen, 8392 Huff Road, Bellevue; Clerk Dena Miller, 10570 M-66 Nashville; Treasurer Nianne A. Jarrad, 10755 Guy Road, Nashville; and Trustees Ken­ neth W. Struin, 8795 Baseline Road, Battle Creek, and Ar­ thur P. Hedges, 11600 Guy Road, Bellevue. Birthday Club meets June 17 Our statistics show that mature drivers have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Wednesday, June 17, at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. A potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Hazel Spidel will make the birthday cake. Audrey Wetzel will bring the door prize. Members are asked to bring two prizes for the bingo game. vluto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business —TheNoPrMim People.'— Lloyd Wolever is surrounded by his grandchildren who are students in Maplewood's kindergarten or developmental kindergarten classes: (front row, from left) Andy Belen, Matthew Conklin, Jennifer Felder (back row) Curtis Felder and Laci Jo Wolever. Barry County COA Lunch menu set Wednesday, June 10 Blend, Bread, Oleo, Man­ Goulash, Com, European darin Oranges. Blend, Bread, Oleo, Pears. Events Thursday, June 11 Wednesday, June 10 Ham, Potato Salad, Green Delton, slides on Liberia; Beans, Com Muffin, Apple Hastings, video on American Crisp. Vision, organ music. Friday, June 12 Thursday, June 11 Veal Birds, Carrots, Peas, Nashville, bingo. Bread, Oleo, Strawberries. Friday, June 12 - Nashville, Monday, June 15 popcorn. Chicken Sauce ’em, Parsley Monday, June 15 Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Bread, Oleo, Pineapple. Tuesday, June 16 - Trip to Tuesday, June 16 Grand Rapids Home Tour, all Meatloaf with Gravy, sites puzzles. Mashed Potatoes, Oriental is coming! Look Great - AT — Diana’s Place Trumble Agenc 178 S. Main, Vermontville Owner — Diana Kuempel 517-726-0580 852-9481 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ........ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Mom, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville full Gospel ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ ...11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... n a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo 9:45 a.m. A.M. Servic .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. TOD CLARK OPEN Tuesday-Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service'........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 3 States spotlighted at Kellogg School 'USA Day' A black tarantula, a scor­ pion and a rattlesnake’s “tail” were spotted at Kellogg School last Monday. They were part of a Texas exhibit by student Amber Hickey at the sixth annual “USA Day” at the Nashville elementary school. Fifth-graders in the classes of Laurie Kipp, Lynne Har­ rison, David Hustwick and student teacher Duska Brumm, became experts on the 50 United States and ex­ hibited their knowledge in col­ orful displays in the gym­ nasium. Parents, school of­ ficials, and other students at Kellogg and Fuller Street schools were invited to tour the USA in a trip around the room. Amber Hickey’s choice of Texas was a natural. Her aunt, Debbie DePriester, resides at Seminole, in west Texas, and was able to send samples of flora and fauna that added a special touch to Amber’s “Lone Star State” display. Besides the “critters,” the samples included such things as cactus, mesquite and a cot­ ton plant. The rattle, explained Amber, came from an aproximately two-foot long rat­ tlesnake that Debbie’s hus­ band, Dennis DePriester, kill­ ed in their pasture. Seminole is in Gaines County, near the New Mexico border. Amber’s display also in­ cluded a videotape made by her aunt showing scenery in their area of the state. Each child is required to research his or her chosen state, prepare several written reports and other exhibits touting its highlights, and is expected to become somewhat ofa tour guide, able to answer Amber Hickey shows visitor Donnie Morehart her sample of Texas "goodies," which included a black tarantula, a scorpion, and a rattlesnake's rattler. questions that may be asked by visitors during USA Day. Some of the students turned their projects into taste­ tempting treats. Jane Spears, who represented California, baked and decorated a cake in the shape of the “Golden State.” Original art was an interesting feature of the ex­ hibits. Many children crafted special pieces for their displays. Jason Burpee waved a replica ofa Kentucky flag he made to represent the “Bluegrass State.” Besides drawing state maps, students also featured such things as state flowers and birds in their artwork. Waving a Kentucky flag he made, Judson Burpee attracts attentions to his display on the "Bluegrass State." Not all apples are alike... Not all home loans are alike. There is a big difference in home loans. Before you bite into something you can't live with, check with Eaton Federal. Compare Eaton Federal's points, rates, and caps. No fine print. No surprises. Eaton Federal Bank $ 91 Jane Spear's California exhibit included a tastetempting cake in the shape of the "Golden State." FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Local girls outshine boys in 1927 local track meet ing just south and east of the runners around the diamond. Williams, Nashville’s cat- village, had his left leg broken cher, was laid out, when the just above the ankle Thursday Sunfield receiver crashed into morning. Mr. Mix had started for the him at the home plate. field with a com planter and Marshall Independents play had just driven out ofhis yard here Sunday when the accident occurred. The Marshall Independents In some manner his foot are scheduled for a game with caught in the spokes of one of the local team at Riverside the wheels of the machine, Park next Sunday afternoon, and before he could extricate at 3 o’clock. The visiting ag­ his foot or stop the horses, his Woodland High wins track gregation is reputed to be a left foot was turned one-half and field meet strong team, and it is certain way around and badly Woodland high school to be a game worth seeing. walked away with the honors fractured. Don’t miss it. As luck would have it, in the Barry-Eaton track and Daniel Hickey, a near field meet held at Riverside Autos appear scare in this late 1920s photo of Nashville's business district Township boards decide neighbor, was passing by just Park Friday, scoring 57 and (seen in a westward view through Central Park), but on a Wednesday evening in school site as the accident occurred and one-third points, while June 1927 there were 187 cars by actual count parked along and in the immediate The voters of School helped Charlie into the house. Nashville had 40, Middleville District 1 of Castleton and Dr. E.T. Morris was sum­ vicinity of Main Street. All the buildings from center to right of photo are now 23 and one-third and Ver­ Maple Grove townships, hav- moned and set the broken gone, making way for Mace's Pharmacy and adjacent parking lot. montville one-third point. ing failed to determine the bone. Mr. Mix was taken to Freeport and Sunfield had no location of the additional Pennock Hospital Friday for and junior departments of the entries in the track events. — Dana Dean and Loy packed house each time. school site at the special elec­ an X-ray picture, which The individual trophy went Methodist Sunday School next — Miss Dorothy Powers Kroger of Vermontville left tion May 26, as provided by disclosed the fact that the frac­ to Hynes, a clever Woodland Sunday morning, beginning at who is teaching at Chelsea this week on a motor trip state law, the decision was left ture had been properly athlete, who boosted his 10:30. was invited to accompany the through the west. They had no adjusted. team’s rating with a total of to the township boards. The program relates, Chelsea seniors on a motor definite destination, but ex­ The Castleton and Maple At the time of the accident, 22 H points. He took first through the speeches of the trip to Washington D.C. and pect to visit the coast before Grove boards met in special Mrs. Mix was in Charlotte, place in the 100-yard dash, the children taking part, the other places. This is an annual returning home. session Friday afternoon, with attending Achievement Day of adventures of a little girl who 220, running broad jump, tied trip made each year by the — C.C. Higdon, carrier on every member present, and a the Clothing Project Circle. with Jack Nelson for first in has run away from school and senior class, and is made by rural route No. 3, and his resolution was unanimously This is a rather inopportune the pole vault, took second in had a lot oftrouble. She is set bus. family are leaving this week the standing broad jump, and adopted determining the two time of the year for Mr. Mix aright by elves and fairy folk — Watson Walker and Saturday on a motor trip to lots adjoining the present to be laid up. It will be was a member of the relay who call on the flowers, bees mother, Mrs. M. Bellinger, Streeter, N.D., where they school ground on the north as necessary for him to remain in team, which finished second. and birds to help them. and Mr. and Mrs. George will spend a few weeks with bed for at least four weeks, The Nashville girls made a the site. The different characters, Bruce attended the funeral of relatives. Shirley Brumm is The action is in conformity with another four weeks on better showing than the boys, about 50 in all, will appear in their nephew and cousin, substituting on the route dur­ with the wishes of a majority crutches. Francis Showalter is capturing first place in all costume, and will present a Wayne Barrett, at Winn. This ing Mr. Higdon’s absence. their events. Elizabeth Gibson of the voters, the count at the doing the farm work. program that promises to ex­ is the fourth one of their — Richard M. O’Neil, won the 50-yard dash in seven last election standing 183 in ceed all previous ones. This relatives to be taken by death deputy collector of internal seconds; Geneva Rasey favor of purchasing these two Apply calcium chloride to service is for all, and it is since Feb. 5 of this year. revenue for this district for qualifed for the ball team with residence properties, to 160 village streets hoped that no seat will be left — Little Maxine Martin, many years past, was found opposing the proposition. a heave of 172 feet 10 inches; The Village Council has unfilled. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. dead in bed at a Kalamazoo (Note: At the May 26 elec­ decided to use calcium and local girls won the Will Martin, took a bad tum­ hotel Tuesday morning, the tion voters had approved a chloride on the village streets 440-yard relay handily. (Young people given shower ble Sunday morning, sustain­ victim ofa stroke ofapoplexy. The ball game between bond issue of$2,000 to pur­ again this year, and the first Thursday evening of last ing a fracture of the left No inquest was held, and the Nashville and Sunfield was a chase an additional school applicatioon has just been week the Welcome Class of forearm. Dr. Brown reduced remains have been removed to one-sided affair, the Eaton site, but a proposition deter­ made. the Methodist Sunday School the fracture, and the little miss Grand Rapids for burial. County team showing a profi­ mining the two adjoining lots Road men throughout the gave Mr. and Mrs. Max is getting along in good shape. — W. H. Kleinhans ciency on offense that netted as that site lost by a narrow state have learned from ex­ Miller a miscellaneous shower — The Phythian Sisters celebrated his 79th birthday margin. The bond issue need ­ theip 15 tallies, while the perience that this salt is the at • the home of Mrs. Ida held a farewell party at the Thursday evening with a birlocals were able to count but ed only a simple majority to best medium for subduing the Wright, with Mrs. Carl Lentz lodge hall Monday evening thday dinner at the home of carry but, according to state dust nuisance, and it is being one, a home run by Tieche. and her instrumental in the ar­ for Mrs. Eva Deane, who ex­ his son, H. C. Kleinhans. The team was handicapped law, determination of a site used more extensively every rangement of the. affair. pects to leave soon for — Tuesday was William to a considerable extent by the required a 60 percent vote. year. Twenty-two participated in California. A delicious Feighner’s 82nd birthday, and fact that most of the players 386 votes were cast on the The Hastings City Council the fun of the evening, after had just participated in the proposition, resulting in 224 recently has authorized the which light refreshments of potluck supper was enjoyed, he celebrated the occasion after which the evening was with a birthday dinner at the various track events, and were yes and 161 no. The yeas were use of chloride on all their fruit salad and cake were serv­ spent in playing “500.” home of his cousin, Mrs. unable to do their best against well in the majority, but lack­ main traveled streets that are ed. Many lovely presents Henrietta Deller. — Jay Allen of Ionia and an aggregation which they had ed eight votes ofwinning out. not paved, but refused permis­ were received by the young Leonard Lockwood of Green­ — Mr. and Mrs. Menno The Township Board action trimmed earlier in the season. sion to use oil on them. people. ville recently were convicted Wenger were given a pleasant The first half of the game was taken after school board An orchestra for the benefit in Montcalm County Circuit surprise Thursday evening for was very even, neither team members consulted the state Children’s Day program of the young people of the Court on a charge ofbreaking supper when a number of being able to gain an advan­ attorney general at Lansing.) “Gretchen’s Wonderous Methodist Sunday School also and entering chicken coops relatives from afar came with tage, but the locals blew badly Adventure,” a prize-winning was formed, with Mrs. and stealing chickens. Judge well-filled baskets to help in the final innings and Sun­ Sustains bad fracture program for Children’s Day, Gladys Miller director. At Hawley meted out a severe them celebrate their 25th wedfield had a regular parade of Charles Mix, a fanner liv­ will be given by the primary .present there is a small or­ sentence, giving them 716 to ding anniversary. As a chestra, but it is thought that 15 years at Jackson. remembrance of this occasion with the cooperation of the — The Comstock-Dean the guests left a silver dollar younger musicians more in­ case was held in (Barry Coun­ for each year of their wedded struments can be worked into ty) Circuit Court Monday, life. playing on Sunday morning. and Judge McPeek dismissed — The Clover Leaf club It is a fine start, and we trust the suit, deciding that there met at the home of Mrs. Net­ it will be successful in its at­ was no cause for action. The tie Parrott Thurday evening tempts. The orchestra has not case was the result of an acci- for a potluck supper in honor met because of school ac­ dent occurring a few years of Mrs. E. E. Gibson, who is tivities, but those whose ago at the George O. Dean leaving soon to spend the names have been secured will farm in Maple Grove, in summer at Duck Lake, near be notified in the near future which Adrian Gibson, who Muskegon. Mrs. F.J. Fisher and work on the orchestra will was working on the bam, fell entertained the members of be begun at once. from the roof to the ground, the Clover Leaf club at her sustaining injuries that home Tuesday evening at a Local News resulted in his death. Mr. Gib­ farewell party of Mrs. A. O. — Lyman Baxter has open- son son’’ss widow brought suit Krogh, who is leaving for ed a plumbing establishment against Mr. Dean for $20,000 Three Oaks. in the building first door south damages. of the Consumers Power Co. office. — The Wednesday night crowds are increasing. Last YOU week there were 187 cars by AND THE actual count parked along and CLASSIFIEDS in the immediate vicinity of GET YOU Main Street, and there were Farmers often experienced work-related accidents in the days of horseWHERE YOU still more on the back streets. powered equipment. A Nashville area farmer sustained a serious leg injury when WANT TO GO It was the opening “coupon” tangled in the wheel of a horse-drawn rig in June 1927. This circa-1915 photo night at the Park Theatre, and shows an unidentified local farmer at work. two shows were given with a by Susan Hinckley In a track and field meet for Barry and Eaton county high schools held in Nashville 65 years ago this week, local girls topped the NHS boys by taking first place in all their events. Details of this and other stories of the day ap­ peared in The Nashville News on June 9, 1927. THE WINNING TEAM 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 5 Nashville Area Jaycees raise funds at benefit dance for Hope Hughes Father’s Day concert at Nashville Baptist The Nashville Baptist Church will have Jeff and Sheri Easter in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 21, Father's Day. This will be a free concert, however there will be a free will offering taken. The church is located at 304 Phillips St., Nashville. Offbeat activities offered this summer in Michigan, Says AAA Spending time outdoors in Michigan is easy with all the available golf courses, forests, beaches and lakes. But there are also many peo­ ple who spend their time out­ side pursuing more offbeat activities. Fortunately, both the Upper and Lower peninsulas offer enough diverse and unusual pursuits to keep adventurers busy, according to AAA Michigan. Here are 10 examples of such summer ventures, star­ ting with six activities suited for daring souls: • Challenge yourself at Warren Dunes State Park near Benton Harbor where hang gliders soar off 150-foot-tall sand dunes. Beginners can call the park, (616) 4267-4013. to acquire names of hang gliding instructors. • A different type of gliding takes place at Styles-R-Uthg 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 TUESDAY ONLY: Hair Cut & $FQ0 Blow Dry w Sylvia Wed.-Fri. Angie Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 Pam Tues. 8:30-5:00 Saturdays by Appointment Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in June you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy.. Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS Frankfort Airport, home base of the Northwest Michigan Soaring Club. Weekends are a good time to arrange a glider trip 2,000 feet above Lake Michigan and the dunes. • Rock climbers head to Grand Ledge near Lansing for some vertical maneuvering. The 40-foot tall ledges along the Grand River provide a variety of climbing challenges. Grand Ledge city parks allow climbing, as long as participants sign a waiver of liability available at city hall. An area firm also pro­ vides day-long weekend classes for beginners. • Silver Lake State Park near Mears sets aside 450 acres of off-road vehicles (ORV). Those without wheels can rent OR Vs or take dune trips from commercial operators in the area. Pedestrians will find 750 acrs of dunes reserved just for them.. • Grand Traverse Bay is the locale for people who want to strap on a parachute and at­ tach themselves to a boat with a 300’ or 500-foot line. Parasailers will fly 200 to 300 feet above the bay depending on the length of line selected. • The sixth activity re­ quires completing diving classes. But the effort pays off at the Thunder Bay Under­ water Preserve near Alpena, which boasts the most ship­ wrecks per square mile of any spot in the Great Lakes. The preserve has dives suited for beginners and dive boat charter service is available. Too daunting? Here are four activities for the more sedentary traveler: • Pull up a lawn chair and watch the ships and boats cruise by. Michigan offers countless vantage points along the Great Lakes to enjoy marine traffic. However, one of the best sites is Algonac State Park along the St. Clair River. Close-up views of freighters and ore carriers are main park attractions. • If viewing wildlife sounds more interesting, head to the Upper Peninsula for an opportunity to observe moose. The Marquette County Tourism Council distributes a free moose guide and Van Riper State Park explains the “moose lift” that brought these creatures back to Michigan. • In the Lower Peninsula, Summer activities, Page 6 The Maple Valley Jaycees held a benefit dance May 16 for Hope Hughes. The 14-year-old girl got her arm caught in a manure spreader, and it did severe damage to her arm. In addition to the dance, a raffle/door prize and a 50/50 drawing was held. The grand raffle/door prize was won by Gary Spidel. It was a gas grill donated by Ionia County National Bank and Kmart of Hastings. The 50/50 drawing was won by Ron James. In return to winning the drawing Ron gave Hope most of his winn­ ings. Hope and family members were present for most of the dance. “The dance went real well and everyone had a good time. Once in awhile you could even see Hope out danc­ ing to her favorite songs,” said Dina Corwin, community development vice president. Merchants who donated items for the raffle/door prize drawing included Carl’s Supermarket, Musser’s ser­ vice, Nashville Hardware, Country Video, Vermontville Hardware, Clay’s Dinner Bell, Styles-R-Us, Goodtime Who’s Going To Pay you if you Can’t work Clarification— In answer to a letter to the editor that appeared last week, a picture of the alternate queen for the Vermontville Syrup Festival was taken, but it was not published. A story and photos of the alternate, however, had appeared in a Maple Valley News edition earlier this year. Pizza, Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs, Nashville Car Wash, Mapes Florist, and the Vermontville Beauty Shop. The Nashville VFW donated the hall and Party Down supplied the music. “Everyone who came to the dance, or supported it, are the reason we had a successful turnout,” Corwin said. “We couldn’t have done it without their support.” The dance and raffle/door prize raised $505 for Hope and her family to help defray costs of her medication. •• • Ask US About Disability income insurance Tobias-Mason insurance for complete Information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517*852*2005 Eaton Green Development & Exchange Co. 2V4 miles east of Charlotte on M-50, south at sign. Office (517) 543-2022 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 14 *1-4 p.m. (east on Henry St. to) 407 Merritt St., Charlotte 1,556 SO. FT. LIVING AREA. New home 21x14!4 living room w/skylight & open stairway. 3 bedrooms, 1V4 baths, full bath has 8’ vanity w/2 sinks. 12x12 kitchen & built-in microwave, sliding doors to deck. 21x14 family room, 1st floor laundry room w/cabinets, vestibule w/large closet, interior oak doors, fenced-in shaded backard, new utility building, 20x26 garage. Gas heat w/air conditioning. Owner will sell on land contract, $82,500. NEW HOME: Energy efficient, 3 bedroom home, 2 full baths, main floor laundry, Andersen windows, deck, concrete drive, shrubbery & trees on seeded lawn. Restricted subdivision w/underground utilities including central water system. Ready for you to move into. We have sold 3 homes like this need new model. 10% down - no closing cost NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT 3 bedroom home w/kitchen,, 2 full baths,, main floor laundry, Anderseas<^fcws, deck, concrete & trees on seeded lawn'J'''~Jt'ricted subdivision w/underground utilities including central water system. $102,900. We have also sold 2 housejust like this. DEWITT TOWNSHIP. Like new 3 BR, energy gy efficient home.. 17* kitchen w/dining area, 5’ ,n bath; 3 cmpt. basement.Jfe^S'Slpted brick and room w/stove, ige. Central gas heat & air. 26x32 garage. Public sewer. Large shaded lot. Only $69,000. PRICE REDUCED: Spacious country home on 11+ acres. 3-4 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry, family room, dining room, 1 Vi baths, 2 large covered porches, deck, vinyl siding, 30x90 hip roof barn, tool shed, granary & storage building. $69,000. Maple Valley Schools. EATON RAPIDS: Nice starter or retirement home w/2 la[p:;?! bedrooms. Bath has glass jdog.^«wUub/shower w/new vanityrf^^^^bmoartment basement, g' furnace has air conditioning 8x10 utility shed, on a shaded corner lot. Earlene J. King - 726-1122 Lloyd J. Eaton, Broker and Contractor �Obituaries Paul F. Fisher, Sr. Student teacher feted at surprise party Duska Brumm, student teacher since March in David Hustwick's fifth-grade at Kellogg School, was surprised Thursday with a party staged in her honor by the 23 members of the class. Brumm, seen here surrounded by some of her students, will be graduated in June from Michigan State University with a degree in elementary education. She has been librarian at Nashville's Putnam Library for several years. Hustwick said he will miss Brumm's help in his class. Cake, punch and Eskimo pies were served at the party. Toni’s Style ** Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda Belinda’’ss Hours: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only IVe are here to make you Look your Best ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold + We now have a supply of RK products for men Help Wanted BABY SITTER NEEDED for 2 children, in our home. Must be mature and reliable, own trans­ portation and references required. Phone 517-726-1033 after 3:30pm.____________ PERSON TO PREPARE Ambulance/Insurance billings for Vermontville Township Ambulance Service. Call Janice Baker at 726-0257. Just phone us or walk in... Farm 852*9192 WANTED TO BUY CORN SILAGE. 948-4030. Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The Village Council of the Village of Vermontville will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .2641 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1992. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 11, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at Village Office 121 S. Main. The date and location of the meeting to take ac­ tion on the proposed additional millage will be an­ nounced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem pro­ perty taxes 1.92% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 1.24% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and iden­ tified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authoriz­ ed millage rate. This notice is published by: Village of Vermontville 121 S. Main Vermontville, Ml 517-726-1429 (24a SUNFIELD - Paul F. Fisher, Sr., dearly beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away May 27, 1992 at his home from a lengthy illness. Mr. Fisher was bom on March 26, 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Arthur P. and Velma (Leader) Fisher. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School and attended Travecca Nazarene College; he was a veteran ofWorld War H. He graduated from Wayne State University as a Mortician in 1951. Mr. Fisher owned and operated the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home until 1989. He had been a Michigan Funeral Director for 40 years. Music was a very important part ofhis life. Paul was blessed bld with ith a beautiful btifl lyric tenor voice and he used this gift to give beauty and praise in the many church services he sang in. He was a member of the Groves/Eddy Male chorus in Flint, McDowell Male Chorus in Pontiac and the Orpheus Male Chorus in Lansing. He was past president ofthe Lions Club ofVermontville and also past president and active ofthe Lions Club of Sunfield, and a member of the American Legion Post 222 of Vermontville. Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife of 48 years, Frieda; son, Paul Jr. of Lansing; son, John and his wife Sandra of Sunfield, son, Kenneth and special friend Debrah Jones of Imogene C. Goodnoe __ VERMONTVILLE Imogene C. Goodnoe age 75 of Vermontville, died Sunday May 31, 1992 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Mrs. Goodnoe was the daughter ofMerritt and Mabie (Homing) Hazen. She ran the Harm and Gene’s Grocery from 1956 to 1969 with her husband. Mrs. Goodnoe is survived by 2 sons, Audley McKelvey Jr. of Vermontville, and John McKelvey of Marshall. 5 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grand­ children. Sister Flossie Groves of Plainwell. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Harmon G. in 1983. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 2, 1992 at the Pray Funeral Home, in Char­ lotte. Interment was in the Kalamo Cemetery, with The Rev. Charles Moore Officiating. Grand Rapids; grandchildren, David Paul Fisher of Sunfield, Katherine Hough Fisher of Sunfield and Angela Lynn Fisher of Grand Rapids, stepmother, Viola Fisher; three brothers, Wesley ofMichigan, Edward of California, and Arthur P. of Illinois; two sisters, Evelyn Mengeling of California and Ruth Tihlarik of Michigan. He was preceded in death by a daughter Angela Sue Fisher and a son William Arthur Fisher. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland with the Pastor Alan Sellman officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (S.P.Y.’s) Scholarship Fund thru the Rosier Funeral Home. Dorothy L. (Wilkins) Bates OCALA, OCALA, FLORIDA FLORIDA Dorothy L. (Wilkins) Bates, 65 of Ocala, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 1992 in Ocala, Florida. Mrs. Bates was bom on November 23,1926 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Nina (Hoard) Havens. She was raised in Rutland Township and Detroit and attended the Otis Country School in Rutland Township and Detroit area schools. She was married to Shirley M. Wilkins on July 27, 1946, he passed away on November 23, 1975. She then married Paul Bates on December 27, 1976. She had lived most ofher life in the Hastings area, a few years in Detroit and for the past 14 years in Florida. Mrs. Bates memberships and activities included: Hast­ ings Women of the Moose, Barry County Sportswomen’s Club, Long time blood bank volunteer, Barry County 4-H Leader, VFW Auxiliary #8083, Belleview, Florida, VFW Auxiliary Cooties, Belleview, Florida, DAV, Auxiliary #85 of Belleview, Florida, DAV Auxiliary Alley Cats of Belleview, Florida, Purple Heart Auxiliary of Ocala, Florida, executive secretary, Ocala, Marion County Community Aids Network, Inc. Mrs. Bates is survived by her husband, Paul Bates of Ocala, Florida; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Mrs. Henry (Carol) Bidelman of Coconut Creek, Florida, Mrs. Louie (Betty) Silsbee of Hastings; two sons and daughters-inlaw, John and Linda Wilkins of Middleville, Jim and Jan Wilk­ ins of Tipp City, Ohio; two step-daughters, Sandy Smith of Ocala, Florida, Bonnie George ofNovi; 14 grandchil­ dren, 3 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Erwin and Richard Havens. Funeral services will beheld 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiating. Burial will be at Irving Township Cemetery. There will be no funeral home visitation. Family will receive friends immediately following memorial services at the Hastings Moose Lodge where refreshments will be served. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Something To ThinkAbout SUMMER ACTIVITIES continued from Page 5 elk take the spotlight near Gaylord. Dusk is a prime viewing time for motorists driving between Gaylord and Vanderbilt. The Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau has more information. • Almost everyone has heard of Tahquamenon Falls, but more than 100 other waterfalls cascade over rocks and ledges in the Upper Peninsula. One spot worth checking out is north of Iron­ wood along County Road 513, also known as the Black River Parkway. Seven waterfalls are within walking distance of the road. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. DAVID D. ROSIER DIRECTOR EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMILY Many people worry about what to say to the family or closest friend of a person who has died. They often feel the need to say something positive and uplifi ing, to find a reason for the death. This is unnecessary and, on occasion, inappropriate — as with the death of a child or young person. Sometimes death simply cannot be rationalized. It is fine to want to console the family, but not if the sen­ timents expressed are awk­ ward and artificial. In many cases the best consolation is to simply hold the person’s hand and share your own honest feelings and emotions. Perhaps the best support you can lend is to stay close to the bereaved family. If you continue to visit with them, and stay in touch after all the relatives and friends have gone, you can convey your genuine sympathy and concern. It can also be a help to them in getting through this period of grief. ROSIER FUNERAL HOME Mapes-Fisher Chapel 193 Jackson St. Tel: (517) 566-8141 Dedicated to those we serve. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 7 Kellogg 6th graders DARE to say 'No' to drugs, complete course by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Daring to take a stand against the use of drugs and alcohol, 68 sixth-graders at Nashville’s Kellogg School graduated Tuesday from a 17-week course that prepares them to remain firm in their commitment. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) pro­ gram teaches students how to resist peer pressure to experi­ ment with drugs and alcohol. The weekly sessions were taught by Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood tor students in the classrooms of Sandra Briggs, Melanie Garlinger and Stephen Slag. The Nashville Lions Club sponsored the course in the local school and Tuesdsay awarded D.A-R-E. T-shirts and water bottles to those students earning completion For their part in the successful program, plagues of appreciation from the Nashville Lions Club were presented to Dr. Michael Callton, school counselor Kris Green and Sheriff David O. Wood. Making the presentation is (at left) Lions President Kenneth Hawblitz. As Sheriff Wood looked on, Megan Starnes read her commitment statement. Each student wrote a personal agenda outlining a plan to remains drug free. Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster complimented the Kellogg sixth-graders on their decision.. to remain drug free. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP certificates. preparatory to teaching fifthRepresenting the Lions in and sixth-grade students a last week’s ceremony were series of weekly hour-long Kenneth Hawblitz, president; sessions aimed at equipping Dr. Michael Callton, head of them with life skills for the club’s Drug Awareness resisting peer pressure to ex­ Committee; and Roger Green. periment with drugs or Other dignitaries par­ alcohol. ticipating in the ceremony Wood said Tuesday that as were Sheriff Wood; Nashville part of the course’ each Police Chief Sgt. Gene Koet- Kellogg student had to write a je; John Dove, legislative aide commitment agenda outlining to State Rep. Bob Bender; Dr. “what they are going to do Ozzie Parks, MV superinten­ and not do in the future to dent; Nancy Potter, Kellogg- keep themselves drug free.” Fuller principal; Kris Green, Six students read their com­ MV elementary school mitment statements at the counselor; and Barry County ceremony. They were Chris Circuit Court Judge Richard Hartwell. Pat Leonard, Holly Shuster. Green, Danielle Waton, The judge told the students, Kristen Frith and Megan “You have made a choice to Starnes. be constructive, not destruc­ “It is always nice to see tive. We thank you for that young people step forward, decision.” taking responsibility,” said The D.A.R.E. program Dove. originated in California in Sgt. Koetje, in his com­ 1983 when ten Los Angeles ments to the group, encourag­ police officers were assigned ed the children to remain drug as substance abuse instructors free as it is the “best way to in L.A. city schools. The of­ go for a good and productive ficers were required to take an life.” 80-hour training course According to Sgt. Joseph Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING June 3, 1992 SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock's complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. (517) 726-0033 10076 NASHVILLE HWW VERMONTVILLE Castleton Township Board met June 3, 1992 from 7:30-11:43. All Bd. Members present. Treasurer's Report showed General Fund Balance $54,540.37, Fire Voted Bal. $49,285.89; Amb. Vot. Bal. $53,413.16; Twp. Imp. Bal. $63,718.77; PPC#1 $582.57; #2 Bal. $165.91. Bills approved. 456.25 Ted's Lawn C Postmaster................. J. Jarvie..................... W. Wilson................... Lorna Wilson.............. Nash. Vill................... M.V. News................. Reynolds Land Surveying............... Quill............................. L. Pixley..................... ..29.00 510.00 ..83.12 ..33.25 ..16.39 ..22.80 275.00 ..45.48 496.17 Dawn Hall......... Michigan Bell.... M. T.A................. BS&A Software... J.W. Cooley....... N. Rasey............ H. City Bank...... Cons. Power..... Print. Sys........... J.W. Cooley...... ..55.41 ..32.04 697.02 600.00 938.57 ..83.12 740.04 ..35.37 104.34 ..85.00 Other Action taken: Agreed to purchase lot from Joseph’s as site for new hall. Cooley to explore negotiate for additional footage on East of lot. Amended Assessors Plat Resolution of May 1991. Designated Clerk and Supervisor to sign contract with Reynolds. Surveyors for Assessors plat. Set June 10 for trip to see various Township Halls. Cemetery Care Contract terminated. (251) Roger Green (left) and Dr. Michael Callton presented each D.A.R.E. graduate with a T-shirt and water bottle furnished by the Nashville Lions Club, sponsors of the local program. Hanley, state coordinator of the D.A.R.E. project for the Michigan Department of State Police, pilot programs were developed and implemented in four Michigan counties in 1988. The curriculum focuses on techniques of peer pressure resistance, self-management skills, decision making, problem-solving skills, self­ concept improvement, and value decisions about respect for the law and personal safety. Officers are selected to teach the course because, ac­ cording to data supplied by Hanley, “the sophistication level of the sixth-grade stu­ dent regarding substance abuse is frequently more ad­ vanced than that of the classroom teacher. By selec- ting veteran police officers to teach D.A.R.E, the questions posed to them by the youngsters are answered, bas­ ed on the officer’s training and experience.” Officers’ salaries are pro­ vided by the participating department and-or school district. Other sources of fun- ding are federal grants or donations from local public service organizations. Why not use the money and officers for enforcement? According to Handley, “There are not enough of­ ficers to stop the flow ofdrugs See DARE, on page 14 Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers • General Labor Need approximately mid-July to mid-August 1992 Apply Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. can ...616/374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.O.E. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 8 Castleton Township to purchase building site in Nashville by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A new site for Castleton Township Hall was decided by a 3-2 vote at last Wednes­ day’s meeting of the Township Board. Officials agreed to proceed with purchase of a site adja­ cent to the west side of Carl’s Market on Reed Street. The board in April approved an option to purchase the land from Joseph and Sons, owners ofa supermarket chain that in­ cludes stores at Nashville, Sunfield, Lake Odessa and Dimondale. Justin Cooley, Castleton Township supervisor, said the township will pay $15,000 for the pie-shaped parcel of slightly more than an acre, which backs up to the Thor­ napple River. The Reed Street frontage is BLOOMING # VALUES! • Fresh Flowers • Plants • Arrangements Contact Our Wedding Consultant Mapes Family Florist 107 North Main Nashville 852-2050 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE | Phone (517) 852-1915 | or Phone 852-1916 Broker EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • •w»«» Uwe REALTOR" Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) • 239 feet, said Cooley. The board will try to acquire a bit more land on the east side of the parcel. “The back end (of the pro­ perty) gets a little narrow, and we want to widen that out,” said Cooley. He said the pro­ posed parking lot for the new facility will have space for at least 20 vehicles. Sale of the township’s pre­ sent hall at 98 S. Main St. for $30,000 to Clayton Chapman, owner of an adjacent restaurant, was finalized last week. The board first began discussing sale of the building last year after it was determin­ ed that a 15-year-old addition to the facility is sinking. The cause is attributed to deterioration of debris from earlier buildings used as fill on the site prior to the new construction in 1977. The structure was built at the cost of $20,582 as an addition to a smaller township office con­ structed in 1957. Together the two sections of the present building contain approximately 1,960 square feet, with the newer (sinking) portion comprising roughly Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available 3 BEDROOMS & BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) PRICE REDUCED! HORSE FARM - 7 PLUS ACRES - NORTH OF NASH­ VILLE - Eight room, 4 bedroom, 2 story home. Central air, 1st floor laundry, nice wood trim throughout, fireplace in living room. Wooded setting, 4 barns, some fences. Call Jeri Baker for appointment to seel! (CH-155) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME ON STATE ST. in Nashville. Nicely decorated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appointment to see today!! Call Homer. (N-153) WOODWORK - 100 YEAR OLD HOME - 4 bedrooms plus den, fireplace with padded window seats, 2 sets doors, leaded-sto 'ig A■ass windows & oval bev,f!ed glass in entry door, open stairway, many walk-in closets, bookshelves & drawers, 1 16 baths, hard­ wood floors, 2 car garage. Eves. 726-0223 ....... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 NASHVILLE • NOW $59,500 • LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) NEW LISTING: SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE ON 5 ACRES - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) two-thirds of the total floor space. Chapman has agreed to continue to lease that part of the building to the township until the new hall on Reed Street is completed. Officials are planning a 2,000-squarefoot structure of pole-style design. “It will be in the village,” said Township Clerk Junia Jarvie. “We hope that will please some people who are concerned about that.” Because the township hall is a polling place for national and state elections, besides its use for meetings and for col­ lection of property taxes at certain times of the year, easy accessibility to constituents is a concern of the board. Trustee Nelson Rasey, who voted against purchase of the Reed Street lot, had proposed a site outside the village. Dur­ ing Wednesday night’s meeting the board temporarily adjourned to conduct an auto tour of several potential rural sites before the final decision was made. Jarvie said Trustee Bill Wilson also voted against the measure because he believed the Reed Steet site would be too small as originally proposed. Municipal sewer and water services will be available to the new site as lines currently extend out to Carl’s Market. Jarvie had expressed con­ cern about the planned move distrupting conduct of the Aug. 4 primary and Nov. 3 general elections. “We do have the possibility of (renting) the big part (ofthe old hall) until late August,” said Jarvie. “By the November election Clayton may still rent to us, (but) we hope to have the new hall up by then.” Sometime this week members of the Township Board plan to visit other townships in the area that have constructed pole-style Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. For Sale 40 ACRE FARM JUST LISTED! 3 or 4 bedroom home, 1 % story, natural woodwork, includes 2 barns & other outbuildings. Shade trees, fruit & berries. Maple Valley Schools. Call Homer. (F-158) — VACANT LAND 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. k (VL-247) FARM: (50 OR 100 ACRES) • SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appre­ ciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) NEW LISTING: 40 ACRES south of Nashville. Approx. 20 acres is wooded. Price: $25,000. Call Jeri Baker. (VL-156) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) JUST LISTED: 80 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHARLOTTE Nice 3 BR home, pole building plus basement barn, 24 acres wooded, Little Thornapple River crosses property, nice "picnic site" with fish pond, frontage on 2 roads, could be bought with less acres. Call Homer for more information. (F-160) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 buildings to get ideas about plans for Castleton, said Jarvie. At an April meeting ofthe board, representatives of of two firms, Morton Buildings Inc. and Tailored Building Systems of Nunica, made brief presentations to the board, but specific designs and costs could not be deter­ mined until the lot size and other details of the site were known. In other business Wednes­ day, the board: — Agreed to terminate a contract with Ted’s Lawn Ser­ vice of Ionia for lawn care at the township’s three cemeteries: Barryville, Hosmer, and Warner (Stoney Point). This is the first season of the new contract, Jarvie said, and the board is not pleased with the firm’s performance. — Adopted an amendment to a resolution for a new assessor’s plat by Reynolds Land Surveying and Mapping Co. of Hastings for several properties on both sides of Thomapple Lake Road, from approximately Morgan Road west to the township line. The project will clarify property descriptions in that area, something that has been sought by the affected proper­ ty owners. Pet of the Week "Mac" an English setter, is too good to be true! He is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. Annual Super Garage sale Fuller Heights £l309 Center Court, Nashville, Ml June 12th & 13th 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Electric sewing machine, 4 good tires, chair, Delta wood lathe, and many useful items. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 18,1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Nashville Purpose: Ruby Howell is re­ questing a variance to change the lot size at 721 Washington Street. This property is zoned R-2, one and two family residence district. Nashville Zoning Board �I t The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. June 9, 1992 — Page 9 Seven memorial scholarships awarded 1992 Maple Valley Scholar­ ship Foundation (MFMSF) Scholarships totaling $3,500 were awarded to seven high school graduates at commencement exercises. A total of $15,500 has been awarded since the Scholarship Foundation was originated in 1987. All interest earned on donated funds is used to pro­ vide scholarships to Maple Valley graduates. Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation is an incorporated non-profit charitable foundation. A faculty committee, ap­ pointed by the MVMSF Board of Directors, considers all graduating seniors, and based on a selection process that em­ phasizes effort and attitude, determines the amount and number of scholarships awarded from the interest available for awards. Seven $500 scholarships were awarded to one adult education graduate, and six day school graduates at 1992 graduation ceremonies. On May 26 Michelle Heaton was the recipient, at Adult Educa­ tion Graduation. Her goal is to become an elementary education teacher, and she will start her undergraduate studies at Kellogg Community College. On May 31 at graduation ceremonies, scholarships were awarded tto: Jeremy Reynolds, Jacob Williams, Jason Carpenter, Sara DeGroot, Matt Nehmer and Deanna Hopkins. Jeremy is the son of William and Sherry Reynolds of 515 Third St., Vermont­ ville. He plans to become an electronic technician, and will attend Ferris State or Lansing Community College. Jacob is the son of Paul and Debbie Williams, 8030 Brown Road, Vermontville. He plans to become a draftsman and will attend Lansing Community College. Jason is the son of Stan and Renee Carter, 10028 Lawrence Road, Nashville, and Terry and Chris Carpenter. He will attend Kellogg Community College to become a mechanical drafter. Sara DeGroot is the daughter of Jack and Judy DeGroot, 8211 Thoma pple Matt Nehmer, with parents Thomas and JoeAnn Nehmer. Sara DeGroot, with parents Jack and Judy DeGroot. Check out our convenience store items, but not convenience store prices. EVERYDAY LOW PRICES Homogenized MILK 2% MILK Basic Cigarettes Sc0S90 All Flavors.................. Per Carton + Tax ALL BRANDS OF Cigarettes Per Carton ’15?,? SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, and May Complicate Pregnancy. Phone 726-1000 151 South Main, Vermontville HOURS: Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jacob Williams, with parents Paul and Debbie Williams. ’"raiteiWu® snltehW^ tajone wlijiiiii tytyhl Ww® Jason Carpenter, with parents Stan and Renee Carter (left) and Terry and Chris Carter. lamtoipA ttitaft at®# dW Nlllttlllt tfjjlW Lake Road, Nashville. Her plans are to become a teacher, and she will start her prepara­ tion at Kellogg Community College. Matt Nehmer, son of Thomas and Joeann Nehmer, 527 S. Main, Vermontville, will attend Central Michigan University. His career goals are undecided. Deanna Hopkins is the daughter of Mitch Hopkins, and Iva Closson, 108 Little Long Lake Road, Nashville, and Tim and Teresa McCar­ thy. She plans to attend Kellogg Community College and become a dental hygienist. The MVMSF, begun in May 1986 with $121.44 is a fully incorporated non-profit foundation, with assets of more than $53,000. Contributions and those that have had donations given in honor or memory of family members, share in the joy of helping Maple Valley graduates to be the very best they can be. Coppertone Coppertone’ Coppertone’ Sunblock CoWMitm* Sunless Tanning 3.75 oz. OIRM XMISS 533 Lotion SPF 4 or Oil SPF 2 4 oz. YOUR CHOICE lulu* 333 Coppertone’ Garage Sale Deanna Hopkins, with parents Mitch Hopkins and Iva Clossen (left) and Tim and Teresa McCarthy. Jeremy Reynolds, with his parents, Sherry and William Reynolds. FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday and Saturday, June 12, and 13 from 9-6. Baby furniture, crafts, home interiors, many womens, mens and child­ rens clothes, and lots of misc. 5074 Assyria Road, (Comer of Bivens and Assyria. GARAGE SALE yard sale enthusiasts. Come to Kalamazoo Speedway Flea Market every Thursday, 8a.m. to 4p.m. D Ave. Exit 44 off 131 North. 623-8376. MONTHLY RUMMAGE SALE Nashville United Methodist Church Annex, Friday & Saturday June 12, and 13. 9am-5pm. Most clothes 25. THREE FAMILY bam sale, June 13, 14, Sat., 9-7, Sunday, 1-6. New Amana refrigerator, electric stove, 1987 Kawasaki dirt bike, low hours, ’81 Honda road bike, Home Interiors, clothing, toys-some old, dishes, lots ofmisc. Olmsteads, 1/2 mile off M79 on Frey Rd., Vermontville. Sport Lotion SPF 15 4 oz. Lotion 4 oz. 449 459 Shade Shade' Sunblock SPF 15 4 oz. by Coppertone Coppertone Solarcaine Aerosol 3 oz. BABIES. Lotion SPF 30 W 4 OZ. 344 Aloe Gel 40b99 4 oz. fMME PH®™ 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 10 Class of ’98 graduates from Kellogg sixth-grade by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter One step closer to the day when they will receive high school diplomas, 76 sixth­ graders were graduated Thursday from Kellogg School in Nashville. The school gymnasium was packed with proud relatives and friends for the afternoon event. Next fall the graduates will join those from Maplewood School to form the Class of 1998 at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High. “This is a happy time because we anticipate the move to junior high,” noted Fuller-Kellogg Principal Nan­ cy Potter in her remarks to the graduates. “And it is a sad time because we are leaving familiar ground.” Sixth-grader Danielle Wat­ son, Kellogg student council president, said: “Everyone is ready for the change. Know­ ing we’re together doesn’t make it so hard after all.” She was one of four students to speak at the event before diplomas were award­ ed. Others were Terrance Augustine, who thanked parents for their role in the students’ lives, and Chris Hartwell who talked about friendship. Adrienne Sim­ mons introduced MV Board of Education President Harold Stewart and Trustee Ted Spoelstra, who awarded the diplomas. “We know their jobs are difficult and not always ap­ preciated,” said Adrienne. “But we thank them from the bottom or our hearts (for thejr contributions to education).” Sixth-grade teachers Sandra Briggs, Stephen Slag and Melanie Garlinger conducted the presentation of student awards. Slag read a letter from President George Bush in presenting Presidential Academic Fitness awards to nine students: Kristen Frith, Jessica Smith, Rachel Pettengill, Terrance Augustine, Adrienne Simmons, Wes Quick, Andy Heyboer, Richard Genther and Danielle Watson, who was singled out Presidential Academic Fitness Awards went to nine Kellogg graduates (front row, from left) Danielle Watson (who earned the Silver Medal for her straight A's scholastic record); Terrance Augustine, Rachael Pettengill, Kristen Frith, (back row) Jessica Smith, Wes Quick, Andy Heyboer and Richard Genther. Missing from photo is Adrienne Simmons. Kellogg sixth-graders lined up near the gym door waiting for the processional to begin. for the prestigious Silver Medal for straight A’s. PAF award is based on scholastic performance since fourth grade and on standardized SflliWMlliSgB * r BILL’S SPORTS PUB AND MONDAY-FRIDAY happy HOUR 4 to 7 P-M- tests. Thirty students were recognized for maintaining honor roll standings of B’s or better. Chris Easey won the top Presidential Physical Fitness award, and 19 others received the All-American Physical Fitness award. Andy Heyboer, Amanda Finkler, Richard Genther and Wes Quick received awards for achievements in Eaton County Math Day competition. Awards for perfect atten­ dance for the school year went to Holly Green, Stephanie Webb, Maria Green, Trent Harvey and Cody Page. In a special selection kept secret until graduation, one student from each sixth-grade class is named “Most Improv­ ed Student.” Criteria are im­ provement in academics, behavior and other aspects of being a good student. Lance Flory was closen as the most improved student in Garlinger’s room; his twin brother, Lucas Flory was selected in Slag’s room, and Shane Clapp won the honor in Briggs’ room. Mrs. Briggs presented V.I.P. (Very Important Parents) awards to Kellogg school parents who had volunteered “above and beyond the call of duty” on various project throughout the school year. Receiving awards were Bev Oleson, Laurie Pettengill, Sharon Robbins, Sherry Gould, Ann Taylor, Kim Fowler, Kay Cates and Kris Green. After presentation of diplomas, the graduates sang a special version of “That’s What Friends Are For,” ac­ companied by Danielle Wat­ son on the piano. A toss of hats into the air concluded the ceremony. This was followed by hugs, con­ gratulations, gift presenta­ tions, picture-taking, and refreshments of cupcakes and punch furnished by school mothers. Graduates listed on the pro­ gram were Meshia Andler, Terrance Augustine, Zach Belcher, Shannon Bennett, Nick Blakely, Jed Brisco, Greg Brooks, Jeff Brzycki, Samantha Butcher, Melissa Cantrell, Hillary Cates, Jeff Chase, Shane Clapp, Jerrod Cousins, Ben Covert, Kerri Dean, Nathan Dickey, Chris Easey, Ryan Elliston, Bryan Faurot, Amanda Finkler, Lance Flory, Lucas Flory, Ricky Fowler, Jesi French, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Chris Gonser, Teresa Gordon, Emilie Gould, Holly Green, Maria Green, Casey Hansbarger, Travis Hardin, Chris Hartwell, Trent Harvey, Andrea Hass, Lezlie Hay, Andy Heyboer, Kyle Hughes, Jason Joppie, Missy Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin, Pat Leonard, Shawn Leonard, Mark Lingoes, Pat Lowe, Tonya May, Jeremy Mix, Lisa Morgan, Tina Nelson, Andy Oleson, Bethany Owen, Cody Page, Jessie Penn­ ington, Rachael Pettengill, Monelle Quick, Wes Quick, Tyler Robins, Christina Remes, Melissa Scripter, Tomi Jo Sealy, Adrienne Sim­ mons, Michael Skedgell, Jessica Smith, Samantha Smith, Megan Starnes, Mike Sulcer, Jeremiah Swift, Loma Symonds, David Taylor, An­ dy Thompson, Joey Thurlby, Danielle Waton, Stephanie Webb and Nicole Wilson. Happy Hour Prices during all Televised TIGER games on big screen 9 Megan Starnes (left) and Casey Hansbarger made a giant farewell card for Kellogg school teachers for presentation at graduation. Monday and Thursday Only 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. Letterheads 4 Business Cards '» Envelopes 50c Bowling and • 50c Drafts and Pop ' Brochures Wedding Invitations Friday 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Happy Hour with Appetizer MORE Saturday 6:00 until Closing ■ South of the Boarder Burrito s350 Large Nacho Deluxe . .s300 Salad $250 Qualify Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... Danielle Watson delivered the Student Council President's address. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 11 Korean adoption announced locally Michael Chapman excitedly announces the arrival of his sister, Kayla Nicole (Choe, Young Won) on April 22, 1992. She was bom August 30, 1991 in Seoul South Korea. Michael and Kayla’s parents are Bob and Mary Chapman of Nashville. The grandparents are Bob and Ruth Chapman of Metamora, Michigan and the late W.H. and Flora Ridenour, formerly of Battle Creek. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics forr everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Taking a last look at photos of the recent sixth­ grade camp held at Mystic Lake are graduates Kristen Frith (left) and Rachael Pettengill. »Ife S? ■JJJ**^^.WaHalta hlMhluta “M M ls$ li Im MO II? If, h,# ii BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corperate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 524, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm. EARN $ $70,000 TAX FREE IN AUSTRALIA EUROPE. ALL FIELDS. FREE HOUS1NG. 407-578-8111 EXT. 242. PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a. day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. a btf taji kta.it jipslifcfcta Hta.nl to, Udis (gptai WSavta^ s tai n W Wfl I® Sil w Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages lor (he non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN B:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: June 10 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7 p.m., Hope Township Hall. June 15 - 4-H Small Animal meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds, Hastings. June 20 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m. (place to be announced). June 22-25 - College Week, Michigan State University (brochures available in office). June 24-26 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State Universi­ ty, East Lansing. June 26-28 - State 4-H Trail Ride, near Grayling. June 27 - 4-H Point Show, fairgrounds. ‘Smoke Stoppers' doss to start at Pennock 698-7979 (EOE) Pennock Hospital will offer a “Smoke Stoppers” course, which will begin with a free introductory session from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the Physicians Center, Con­ ference Center (lower level.) The program’s focus will be Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (tocatea In the Kentwood Corporate • * 1 Complex)* E t-0£ divided into three phases: preparing to stop, learning to stop and staying stopped. The instructor is Sharon Casteline. Preregistration is necessary. For further infor­ mation, or to register, call 948-3125. For Sale Automotive FASSETT BODY SHOP r COUPON PTO was a big help this year! Dear editor: We would like to close the school year by recognizing the Maplewood P.T.O. for con­ tributions in terms of money and time spent. Through their efforts, the 1991-1992 school year was successful and rewarding for both students and staff. The Book Fair in the fall was a huge success, as was the Secret Santa Shop in December. Staff members really appreciated the luncheon served during School Appreciation Week. An en- thusiastic crowd attended the “Lighter Than Air Day” ac­ tivities in May. Its success was due, in part, to the many hours of planning and preparation by the P.T.O. Sixth-grade students and teachers especially ap­ preciated the funding of the musical production and their graduation. In addition, many teachers have enjoyed the use of the die cut machine and materials purchased through Creative Teacher funds. Maplewood Elementary School staff When the ceremony was over, Wes Quick presented his teacher Sandra Briggs with a bouquet. FACTORY WORKERS Mtafeta iifei U| te. tab o GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS National Ads k.. From Our Readers “j COUPON COUPON | S1OO Off!! s250 Off! Any AnyAuto Auto Body Body Repair & Paint Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Minimum *600 Repair. Expires 6 16 92 Minimum *1300 Repai Repair. Expires 6/16 92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday ’80 OLDS CUTLASS Diesel. Rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmis­ sion, new exhaust, body’s in excellent condition. Call after 5pm weekdays, 517-726-0537. FOR SALE: 1976 Chevy 1/2 Ton pickup, 6 cylinder, manual transmission $300.00. Call 852-1947 from 12 noon to 6pm. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9. 1992 — Page 12 Maplewood 6th grade graduates 61 at Vermontville opea house by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maplewood sixth-graders received diplomas Friday morning in exercises held at Vermontville’s 1898 opera house. The historic building was filled with admiring family members and friends ofthe 61 graduates. Principal Jeannie Putnam welcomed the crowd, saying that as a newcomer to Maplewood she was “somewhat surprised” to learn that the school con­ ducted a sixth-grade gradua­ tion, but after considering it, was pleased with the idea. “It is a time to pause and reflect...a time to help, sup­ port and appreciate one another,” noted Putnam. She asked the students to “take a minute to think about all the things adults in your life do for you” and then asked the adults to think about what they can do to help guide the children into lives as produc­ tive citizens. Maplewood graduate Brianne Haley was selected for the annual Hildred Peabody award, given to the best all-around student who sets a good example for others. With Brianne is her teacher, Amy Toutant. She encouraged everyone to “more fully appreciate one another,” and added that all the sixth-graders should be honored, “not just those who receive special awards.” Two student speakers ad­ dressed the audience. Michelle Dennis thanked teachers and parents for their roles in the children’s school­ ing, and said: “The last seven years have prepared us for the years ahead of us. We hope our class will be the best Maple Valley has ever seen.” Mandy Pierce recited a poem she had written in tribute to teachers. Sixth-grade teachers Lori Bunker, Susan Luyendyk and Amy Toutant, and school librarian Barbara Musser had charge of distributing awards. Holly Carrigan accepted congratulations of sixth­ grade teachers after receiving her diploma. MICHIGAN AVENUE'S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE from„ The nine Maplewood winners of Presidential Academic Fitness awards were (seated, from left) Kim Pennington (Silver Medal for all A’s); Elizabeth Stanton, Jessica Dempsey, Nichole Bulmer; (standing) Jeremy Campbell, Malinda Powers, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Erin Booher and Travis Mclntrye. per room, double occupancy We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and justt a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic’s, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100. 'Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid for groups. Inn.* cHcafo 5 i» 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 • (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 Bunker presented atten­ dance certificates to 16 students and noted that two — Kim Pennington and Barret Noggle — had perfect atten­ dance this school year. Luyendyk presented honor roll awards to more than half the class and cited Erin Booher, Elizabeth Stanton and Dawn Vandervlucht for earn­ ing straight A’s for all six marking periods of the school year. Toutant handed out Physical Fitness awards to 17 students, and Musser recognized 23 with certificates for perfect return of library books. Musser wished the graduates good luck in their junior-senior high school years, and reminded them: “The more you read the more you know, and the more you know the farther you go.” Scholastic achievement was recognized with the announce­ ment of the Presidential Academic Fitness awards to nine students. Putnam read the accompanying letter from President George Bush before presenting the certificates. Receiving the PAF awards were Erin Booher, Nichole Bulmer, Jeremy Campbell, Jessica Dempsey, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Travis McIn­ tyre, Malinda Powers, Elizabeth Stanton, and Kim Pennington, who also earned the prestigious Silver Medal for straight A’s. The award is based on scholastic record since fourth grade and perfor­ mance on standardized tests. Brianne Haley was selected to receive the annual Hildred Peabody Award. The name of Barrett Noggle gets a hug from teacher Susan Luyendyk after receiving his diploma. Barrett was one of two students who had perfect attendance for the school year. the winner is kept secret until the ceremony, said Putnam, which creates “a high level of suspense” among the students. She said the sixth­ grader selected is the one who best repesents “an all-around student, one who sets a good example” for the other students. Hildred Peabody, a longtime Vermontville resi­ dent and former Maplewood teacher who is a dedicated community volunteer, was unable to be present at Fri­ day’s event. Bunker presented a gift of $125 from the sixth-graders to Maplewood School for pur­ chase of framed historical documents for the school hallways and for a “Sixth­ grade Hall of Fame” plaque that will list gifts donated by each sixth-grade class. The students earned the money in the school store. Presentation of diplomas was made by Principal Putnam. Maplewood graduates for 1992, listed in the program, were Shelly Arras, Jason Betts, Erin Booher, Corey Bowman, Nichole Bulmer, CDaamnpieblell,B uHtcohlleyr, CJaerrriegmany, Campbell, Holly Carrigan, Emily Cerney, Damien Chesebro, Josh Coker, Brad Conroy, Josh Cook, Billie Jo Cousins, Ruty Cox, Brandon Cross, Jessica Dempsey, Michelle Dennis, Tylene DePyper, Steve Doyle, Jen­ nifer Forquer, Lisa Gibson, Jessica Gilmore, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Brianne Haley, Brandon Har­ mon, Robbie Hill, Jenny Hoisington, Casey Hudson, Jonathon Kay, Kirsten Klinkhammer, Corey Lamance, Travis McIntyre, Nick Milligan, Kelly Moore, Jeremiah Morris. Barret Nog­ gle, Alisha Pena, Kim Penn­ ington, Cory Pethick, Doug Philipp, Mandy Pierce, Jamie Potter, Malinda Powers, Jamie Rasey, Katrinia Rasey, Matt Rose, Dan Shipman, Greg Shook, Beth Sleeper, Elizabeth Stanton, Dawn Stine, Jason Thompson, Josh Thompson, Jim Thornton, Travis VanAlestine, Dawn VanderVlucht, Trevor Wawiemia, Erica White and Ben Woodworth. At the conclusion of the program, refreshments of cake and punch were served. ttinaiiiisiiiMiimiiiiiiar £ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters £ | BINGO I S ETHURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g £ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 R iBiaaaaaaarawaaiBoiaaaaaaaasi ■ MAPLE VALLEY VALLEY H.S. H.S. CAFETERIA CAFETERIA MAPLE �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page 13 Food bank sets up members agency enabling fund The upcoming “Empty Bowl” Breakfast, taking place on June 13th, from 9-11 a.m., in front of Clara's on the River, will offer the Food Bank of South Central Michigan an opportunity to help secure support for its member agency charity groups by establishing a Food Bank Member Agency Enabl­ ing Fund. The fund will be used by participating Food Bank charity groups, to be applied as a credit to their account when picking up food from the Food Bank. Monies for the Member Agency Enabling Fund will be generated through community events and other activities. Nurse Services of Southern “Without alternatives like Michigan, a Food Bank the Member Agency Enabling member agency. “We’re Fund emergency food pro­ grateful for all the support we viders will have a difficult can get in this effort.” time meeting the demand as “The whole idea is to net­ sources of public funding dry work creatively with our up,” noted Rev. Gary Kin- member agencies in order to tigh, of Sonoma United help them financially,” said Methodist Church, which JoAnn Lyles, Food Bank operates an emergency food Assistant Director. pantry. Proceeds from the “Empty “Good nutrition is part of Bowl” event can be total good health,” said Sally designated to the participating Whitten, director of Visiting Member Agency Enabling Fund partners. Those member agencies are: St. Philip Catholic Church St. Vincent De Paul Society, Community Services of Seventh Day Adventist Church (Battle Creek), Helping Hand Ministry/First Wesleyan Church, Washington Heights Community Ministries, Tri­ County Labor Agency, SNAP, Calhoun County C.A.P., Visiting Nurse Ser­ vices of Southern Michigan, Pine Grove Mennonite Church, Sonoma United Methodist Church, Seventh Day Baptist Church, Com­ munity Services of Communi­ ty Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan, Calhoun County Community Mental Health ACT Program, and the Franklin Neighborhood Center. The “Empty Bowl” event, funded in part by the United Arts Council of Calhoun County, is part ofthe World’s Largest Breakfast Table and Art Fair at the Creek, and will be held on June 13th, from 9-11 a.m., near Clara’s on the River (by Willard Library, along the Linear Park). The Food Bank is a member of Second Harvest, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the United Way. Last year the Food Bank of South Central Michigan’s member agency charity groups distributed ,2.86 million pounds of food, worth $6 million. Food Bank to host Empty Bowl b-fast fcg^e gets o ftj fwi fade is? Hsiligld^iiMli IMri**1*} al tarn M)]»,SrM/ jabdrf*^1** jabdrf 1 "Qdhnml« * w to«1Sri*?w ft'5*5 I FF *7 mS1 '7 M M IB IB,. W "* ’’S*,' 0 An event to remember those who hunger will be part ofthis year’s World’s Largest Breakfast Table, held annual­ ly in the Cereal City ofthe na­ tion, where 30,000-plus peo­ ple will gather on June 13th to celebrate Battle Creek’s heritage. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan will be hosting an “Empty Bowl” Breakfast, as part of the Art Fair at the Creek held in con­ junction with the Largest Breakfast Table event. Participants who make a donation will receive a free World’s Largest Breakfast Table meal, served in a special ceramic bowl which they can keep after the meal is over, as a reminder of their commitment to alleviate hunger. Five hundred students in area school districts, working under the supervision of area art instructors helped to create the ceramic masterpieces. The “Empty Bowl” Breakfast is being funded in part by the United Arts Council of Calhoun County. “We’re grateful to the Worlds Largest Breakfast Table organizing committee for allowing us to host the “Empty Bowl” Breakfast and remind all ofus that, although on June 13th, folks can come and get a free meal, many families remain hungry year ’round,” said Robert Randels, Food Bank executive director. The “Empty Bowl” project originated with John Hartorn and Lisa Blackbum, art in­ structors for the Bloomfield Hills Schools in Michigan, in an effort to sensitize school children to the issue of hunger, while helping to raise funds for local anti-hunger efforts. “The World’s Largest Breakfast Table is the end result of a lot of dedicated people in the Battle Creek community networking together, ’ ’ said Carla Dearing Food Bank Board President. “We’re thankful to be spreading the good idea of foodbanking through an event that includes tens ofthousands of people.” The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is part of the Second Harvest national foodbanking network, the Food Bank Council of Michigan and the United Way. Last year the Food Bank distributed 2.86 million pounds of food through its network of member agency charity groups. Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Lloyd Mokler isn't afraid of a hard day's work. But when it comes to investing, he buys U.S. Savings Bonds — the safe and easy way to earn competitive interest rates with a guaranteed minimum return. That's why millions of Americans use Bonds to save for the future. To find out how U.S. Savings Bonds can make your future a little easier, call 1 800 4 US BOND, or write Making American Dreams A Reality to Box USTN, U.S. Savings Bonds, Washington, DC 20226. U.S. Savings Bonds A public service of this newspaper �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Page DARE r Carrie Hardin is WCTU poster contest winner continued from Page"! or to make a definitive impact on dope dealers. There are just too many dealers and too much narcotics coming into this country. D.A.R.E. is a prevention program based on the philosophy that if we can stop the demand side, even­ tually the supply side will diminish." In addition to D.A.R.E., Nashville Lions Club also sponsors STAND (Students Taking A New Direction), a drug prevention program for junior high school students. Dr. Parks expressed his thanks to the Nashville Lions Club for their support and en­ couraged the Kellogg students to aspire to fill the shoes of outstanding 1992 MVHS graduates. He addressed himself to the sixth-grade graduates of the D.A.R.E. program as well as to the Kellogg fifth-graders in the audience who will participate in the program next school year. “Say no to drugs, yes to school, yes to family, yes to life,’’’ advised the superintendent. Also making remarks at the event were Principal Potter; sixth-grade teachers Briggs, Garlinger and Slag; and Kris Green, MV elementary school counselor, who was in­ strumental in securing D.A.R.E. for the local school. On behalf of the Lions Club, Hawblitz presented pla­ ques of appreciation to Mrs. Green, . Dr. Callton and Sheriff Wood for their con­ tributions to the success ofthe course. Green and Callton coordinated the program; Wood taught the weekly classes. Appreciation also was ex­ pressed to the Nashville P.T.O for the D.A.R.E. ban­ ner displayed on the Kellogg School stage. In his remarks to the assembly, Hawblitz recalled his own school years at Kellogg, remembering that “26 years ago we didn’t have a Sheriff Wood who came every week to tell us about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.” Hawblitz said he can count at least 10 kids he knew then who have since died or gone to prison from the effects of drugs or alcohol. “It’s bad stuff,” he remind­ ed the students. “We hope by having a class like this you will be able to avoid these Ben Covert shows the T-shirt and water bottle he received for completing the course. Both carry the slogan, "D.A.R.E. to keep kids off drugs." A PRINTER THAT IS Ef Affordable ST Timely Ef Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK things.” During the program, students in each of the three participating classrooms presented original skits demonstrating the dangerous and often fatal results of substance abuse. Mary Smith, president of the local chapter of the WCTU, presents a certificate of state participation to Maple Valley poster contest winner Carrie Hardin, a fifth-grader at Kellogg School in Nashville. Body Talk (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS * MICHIGAN * USA J• ■a Graphics • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! Mobile home located on approx, one acre. Priced at $31,900. (CH-113) OnN MOuNDAfY, lJU'NEX 1 fori$1S24,00r SiOXLD* AATT Two story home with fenced back yard, deck. Only $32,000. (N-88) AUCTIOaNrea re r.e to to 2.45. 2.45. SOLD SOLD AT ATAUCTION AUCTION UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS THURSDAY, JUNE 18.................................................. Home located on Plains Street in Eaton Rapids. MONDAY, JUNE22 Country home on approx. 1.3 acres in the Mulliken area. TUESDAY, JUNE 23................................................................ Two story home located in Vermontville. WEDNESDAY, JUNE24 Qne stor/home located in Kalamazoo. FRIDAY, JULY 31 - Excellent 200 acre farm in Eaton County with home, buildings, and lots of woods. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING ______________REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe A Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 BY Michael N. Callton, D.C. Most of us have heard the term “sciatica” used to describe mysterious leg pains. But what is sciatica and what does it mean when there is leg pain, even though there seems to be nothing wrong with the leg? Perhaps some of you have heard of “phantom pain,” This type ofpain is felt by persons with limb amputations. A person may feel phantom pain in his toes, even though both legs were lost years ago. Sciatica is similar to phantom pain, but with sciatica, pain may be felt in the toes, the toes are still intact, but the source of the pain is in the low back. How can toe, foot and leg pain indicate an injury of the low back? Very simply, it’s because the nerve that supplies the toes, feet and legs leaves the spinal cord at the level ofthe low back. The nerve which leaves the low back and supplies these areas is called the sciatic nerve (see drawing), and that’s how we arrive at the term sciatica. When the low back becomes in­ jured, the bones ofthe spine can pinch the sciatic nerve and be felt as leg, knee, thigh or foot pain. Four bedroom home located on 10 acres with barn and sugar shanty. Super paved road location. Priced at $69,500. (CH-118) L-104. Price reduced to $14,900! 10 acre bldg, site in Nashville area. Contract terms. Great view! The real meaning of sciatica Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarter 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! This is why many persons with sciatica choose to see a chiropractor or osteopath. It is because these two types of doctors are trained to adjust the bones ofthe spine and take pressure off of the sciatic nerve. In most cases, the spinal adjustments will be all that is needed to cure sciatica, but in few instances, surgery may be necessary to free up the sciatic nerve and relieve leg pain. The important thing to stress is that spinal manipula­ tions and physical therapy should be considered before surgery when seeking treat­ ment for the pain of sciatica. Carrie Hardin, fifth-grader at Kellogg School in Nashville, was named overall winner of a recent poster con­ test sponsored by the Nashville chapter of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Art students of Jill Shance in fifth-grade classes at Kellogg School and at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, entered the contest to design posters that would illustrate harmful ef­ fects ofusing alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Carrie’s poster with the slogan, “Don’t be wacky, like tobacky,” was declared overall winner for Maple Valley and was submitted in WCTU state competition. Maplewood ribbon winners were Trent Graham, first place; Joe Stadel, second; Sara Horowitz, third; and Melanie Shance and Eli Brisco, honorable mention. Winners at Kellogg were Carrie Hardin, first; Sara Thompson, second; Dewey Spicer, third; and Mike Smith and Cory Currier, honorable mention. All the poster entries were displayed in business places in Vermontville and Nashville. COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* mick lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville DM B.U �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press ijJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press (jQforr our rates and deadlines. Press [31 for business hours. ------------ TO PLACE AN AD...----You will be asked to give your phone number. "f2] Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see ustbeiow. ^5 ■ Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Y*) Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS — For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam TtlStlK YOU,,. for using Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Classified 24. It is our hopes that this senrice has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 9, 1992 — Poge 16 Stine, Boldrey receive 'Athletes of the Year’ honors also a two-time all-confer­ ence pick. MV shared the league title in his junior season, and won the crown outright this past winter. Stine was also a captain in basketball and won two varsity letters. Stine also won three var­ sity letters in baseball, and was a captain and a two­ time all-league selection. Boldrey won three state championship medals at the Class C Lower Peninsula track finals on May 30 at Byron Center, leading the Lions to the state championship. She won four varsity letters and was accorded All-SMAA Maple Valley High School seniors Darrel Stine and Janet Boldrey are the 1991-92 recipients of the Most Valuable Senior Athlete awards for the re­ cently completed school year. Stine was a three-year varsity letter winner in football, and served as cap­ tain his senior year. Stine helped the Lions to backto-back SMAA champi­ onships and post-season playoff berths. He was a two-time all-conference se­ lection and received all­ state recognition his junior and senior seasons. In basketball, Stine was Aaron Patrick Darrel Stine ^STARTS HERE C® Andersen HasThe WindowsYou Ww $44.95 Clay • Shale..$45.95 Triple 3 White $58.95 Perma-Shield® — Cash & Carry — call& compare! Pre-Hung steel Doors MSS-01 MSS-09 dear glass • Adjustable Hardwood/ Aluminum Sill |/^iKlcrscn| Come home to quality, j Andersen, WOOD INTERIOR Pre-Hung Doors LAUAN BIRCH OAK 31.80 31.80 32.88 33.99 45.30 46.99 46.99 47.99 48.99 49.80 49.80 50.80 51.90 2-0 2-4 2-6 2- 8 3- 0 MSS-89 dear glass fixed grill MSS01 MSS09 MSS70 MSS89 MSS92 MSS-92 dear glass fixed grit High school students who have formed ecology clubs in their schools, or those who would like to. are invited to attend the first annual Student Eco-Conference, Aug. 21-22 at MSU's Kellogg Biological Station, in Hickory Comers. Students from across Michigan will attend this con­ ference to learn organizational and leadership skills, share in­ formation and resources and learn about environmentalrelated careers. Participants will review such issues as global warm­ ing, habitat destruction, water contamination, hazardous waste and endangered species protection. “Kid’s who’ve started their own clubs can come and tell others how they got off the ground and what kinds of ac­ tivities they’re involved in,” casement, double­ hung, awning, and -ni| gliding windows. Installation is easy. They finish to a neat, completely low-maintenance exterior. p—ji—. Siding is a smart investment. Paying to much for it isn’t. Pre-Hung Entry Unit Consists Of: • Door • 4-9/16" Wood Frame • Hinges • Brickmold High school students invited to attend ecology conference to fit over 6000 openings with irne-aCsdthiolocyok as ewvafiinrlodambolw e,s/.Il Color 2-8 3-0 109.95 161.00 122.38 164.19 160.24 Shlingles SQUARE $2440 says Eaton County Resource Recover agent Angie Morris. “Those who don’t have clubs now, but want to start them in their own schools, can find out what kinds of resources are out there.” The cost to attend the Stu­ dent Eco-Conference is $30. Registrations are due at the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Office by July 31. For more information, con­ tact the Eaton County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice by calling (517) 543-2310, or the KBS Exten­ sion Office by calling (616) 671-2412. For a registration form, write to Student Eco­ Conference, Eaton County CES Office, 126 North Bostwick Street, Charlotte, Mich. 48813. Retired School Personnel to meet June 24 in Dowling MSS-70 105.95 157.78 119.52 161.14 157.19 ter winner and an AllSMAA selection in foot­ ball, where he was a cap­ tain. Patrick received four varsity letters in wrestling and track and Held, and broke the school record in the pole vault this past spring. DeGroot won two varsity letters in basketball, and was a three-year letter winner in volleyball and softball. In both of those Sports, she was a captain and an all-conference se­ lection during her senior season. honors four consecutive years. Boldrey was a three-year letter winner in volleyball, and was a captain and and all-conference pick her se­ nior season. She was a two­ time all-conference per­ former in basketball, and served as captain in that sport as well. Classmates Aaron Patrick and Sara DeGroot won the school's Sportsmanship Awards for the 1991-92 school year. Patrick was a two-time let- Hoime improvemenT ® Sara DeGroot Janet Boldrey fl I fl The Barry County Associa­ tion of Retired School Person­ nel will meet Wednesday, June 24 at the Country Chapel in Dowling. The fellowship hour will start at 11 a.m. with dinner served at noon for $5. A program is planned with Laurie Knapp who will be talking on the topic, “Citizens Against Crime.” Please make reservations by June 20. Call one of the following: Lydia Burchett, 721-8557; Bernice Carter, 795 -902 3 ; Gladys Chamberlain, 623-2550; Orpha Enz, 367-4973; Joyce Harrington, 623-2954; Margaret Johnson, 945-2050; Ethel Kilmer, 945-5667; and Grace Watson, 945-4558. — VOTE AUGUST 4 — HOMETOWN? LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 All prices cash & carry only. See Us for... • Delivery • Planning • Estimates • Savings Prices Good thru June 27. TIM BURD FOR MasterCard COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by the Burd for Commissioner Committee 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Michigan 49073 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-06-16.pdf 285bc950466d1991510dcc2c73b2cc25 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 46 — Tuesday. June 16, 1992 Plan may return special education student to Nashville Elementary by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A way to equalize distribution of Maple Valley elementary special education students in the district was considered by the school board last week Monday, but the plan hit a snag when it was tied to a proposal to hire a combination principal-curriculum director at Kellogg School. All fifth- and sixth-grade special education students in the district are enrolled at Vermontville’s Maplewood Elementary, but plans are to Kellogg, while Maplewood will have an enrollment of401 next fall. Fuller handles DK through fourth grade; Kellogg grades five and six; and Maplewood, DK through sixth. “We feel special education (students) should come back into our building, but not without an administrator,” Kellogg fifth-grade teacher Laurie Kipp told the board. “I’m afraid we’re going to get one, and not the other. Teacher Bernie Hynes, instructor in a combined special education inclusion class at Maplewood, reminded the board that most Maple Valley teachers “were never trained around we find we’re one hand short of someone to work on curriculum and learn­ ing,” said Parks, who cited that job as a “big part” of the school’s function. By hiring a new teacher at a lower salary and appointing a principal-curriculum director from within the present staff, the increase in budget could be only $4,00Q-$6,000, Parks said, but he noted, “We may have to have a part-time special education person at Kellogg and that could add to the cost.” Board President Harold Stewart expressed concern about making a decision without more details on a job send 10 youngsters who live in Nashville to Kellogg School next year. “They would be integrated in our district in a more logical manner (under the new We feel special education plan),” explained Superinten­ dent Dr. Ozzie Parks. students should come back into The children would be plac­ our building, but not without an ed in regular classrooms in administrator. I’m afraid we’re their home communities for at going to get one, and not the 5 , least part of each school day. A separate special education other. room also would be available —Laurie Kipp, Fifth Grade Teacher at both locations. But Parks said the staff at to deal with special education description of the proposed Kellogg has expressed a students,” adding that she new post and how many desire to have an on-site prin- thinks training is a priority special education students cipal to deal with problems before fall. would remain at Maplewood. Parks presented a plan in that could arise in handling “Let’s wait a while,” said special education students. which a present Kellogg Stewart. “We’re sitting here Principal Nancy Potter cur- teacher might be promoted to (proposing) spending money rently has a dual ad- principal and a new teacher and don’t know what we’ve ministrative role, covering hired in his or her place. The got coming in.” (The outboth Fuller Street and Kellogg newly-appointed principal come of the millage proposal also would serve as cur- in the school election that day elementary schools. Projected enrollment for the riculum director for the entire were not yet known.) 1992-’93 school is 408 school system. “Every time we turn See Special education, P. 2 students at Fuller and 152 at u Carroll J. Wolff Joseph Briggs Ronald J. Tobias Maple Valley School voters say 'no* to 'pay as you go' by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A plan to upgrade and ex­ pand Maple Valley school district facilities on a gradual basis lost by 50 votes in Mon­ day’s election. The proposal for a two-mill levy for three years for building and site im­ provements was favored by the majority of voters in the Vermontville precinct, but was opposed at the Nashville precinct. Overall the vote was 515 “no” to 465 “yes.” A separate measure for renewal of the current 20.71 operational millage for three years passed 654-324. The additional millage used on a “pay as you go” plan would have covered such pro­ posed projects as the addition of six classrooms plus special areas and storage spaces, renovations at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville, and improvements to parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds, restrooms, heating units, and intercom, electrical and lighting systems throughout the district. For the taxpayer, the twomill proposal would have translated into an extra $2 for each $1,000 of a property’s state equalized valuation, or $1 for each $1,000 of proper­ ty assessment. “We felt it was a way to upgrade facilities,” said Supt. Ozzie Parks, after the defeat. “Very likely there still is a misunderstanding why we need it.” Dr. Parks said that with the variances in MV grade popluation which ranges from 65 to 91 for the coming school year, “We have to come up with classrooms rather instantly.” He now views portable units as the quickest solution to the “bulge in population” that will bring an influx of 91 fifth-graders to Nashville’s Kellogg School in the fall. “Portables are not as cost effective as regular classrooms,’’ noted the superintendent, “but if we can’t come up with classrooms we have to do these temporary things.” Officials say there are a number of areas where repairs and added spaces are needed. Parks said, “The need is not going to go away.” He said the school board will continue to study ways to meet the needs of the district. Starting July 1 the school See Voters soy no, Page 2 Highway signs planned to honor Lions girls' track team Maple Valley High School’s state Class C championship girls’ track team will receive special recognition soon on three state highway department signs marking Nashville’s village limits. Inez Warren, foreman of the Michigan Department of Transportation state highway garage at Hastings, confirmed last week that three blue and Donations are being sought to pay for highway signs honoring Maple Valley's state champion girls track team. The blue and white signs will temporarily replace "Friendly Village" banners currently displayed at three state highway locations entering Nashville. white signs have been ordered with the inscription: “Maple Valley Girls Track, 1992 Class C State Champions.” They will be placed below the green and white village limit signs. Nashville Village President Ray Hinckley asked Warren to place the order after an earlier conversation with Jeanette Joseph of Carl’s Super Market. Hinckley said Joseph offered to make the first contribution toward cost of the signs and he hopes other donations will be received. Warren said each of the 2x3-foot signs will cost ap­ proximately $60. The current price of state highways signs is averaging about $10 per square foot, said Warren. “We asked for blue and white because we would like to have the school colors,” she added. “And we asked them to rush these through if possible.” According to Warren, the state’s sign shop is behind in its work schedule because it has been busy producing signs for Michigan’s popular Adopt-A-Highway program. Although private contribu­ tions will pay for the signs, state billing will go to Maple Valley schools, explained Warren. That way the signs later can become permanent property of the school. “We thought we would temporarily take down the ‘Friendly Village’ signs (now displayed) and store them,” said Warren. “After the display period we will take them out of storage and put them back up The three state highway signs leading into Nashville are located at the corporate limits on M-66, north and south of the village, and on M-79, approaching from the west. To conclude an outstanding season, the girl Lions won the Class C track and field title in competition at Byron Center May 30. The state crown is the school’s first in any sport. Donations toward the signs will be accepted at Nashville Village Hall, said Hinckley. In This Issue... • Vermontville resolves Michigan Magnetics drain question • Nashville Council considers village-wide ally closure • Two local churches combine Vacation Bible School • Maple Valley track star wins 800 at Midwest meet �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 2 SPECIAL EDUCATION, continued from front pag Vice President John Krolik suggested, ‘l£we}rej»ding to have to hirq^^qfher administratoaqd^s have one building^C^e. Kfellogg building^C^e school down Mfl'tin to Fuller, rather than keep ad­ ding portables.” Parks said one portable will have to be added at Kellogg next fall to handle regular students, since 91 fifth­ graders are slated to enter the Nashville school in the fall. If special education students are moved to Kellogg, a second portable may be needed. Beverley Black, MV special education teacher and ad­ ministrator, said equalizing special education students would ‘‘make it more comfor­ table for students and teachers,” but added: ‘‘As much as I’d like to see it equalized, it needs to be done right. Teachers need support of administrators. In my heart, I can’t sit here and say we should do it just to say we’ve done it.” The board agreed to table the matter until a June 29 budget meeting to allow time to study the costs. Krolik cast the lone dissenting vote. “The costs are going to be the same at the next meeting,” he commented. “We’re dragging our feet. Let’s get this over.” State and federal laws man­ date that school districts do anything they can to provide an opportunity for each child who can possibly benefit by it, to be in a regular classroom, Parks explained. “Eventual­ ly, schools will have fewer and fewer special education classrooms.” In a related matter Monday the board agreed to change Black’s title from special education teacher­ administrator to special education supervisor with a projected salary of $41,640 for next school year. “By changing the position title we can get more of a reimbursement from the state,” reported Trustee Lynn Mengyan of the board’s Labor-Management committee. According to Parks, the move will result in a savings of $16,253 for the district “if all figures fall into place.” He said Black was the only can­ didate for the job. In another job-related mat­ ter, Mengyan told the board that the Labor-Management Committee will set up a se­ cond round of candidate inter­ views for a Community Education director to replace the retiring Kay Hartzler. The board last month nar­ rowed the field to two before choosing Diana Trimberger, principal of Kenowa Hills Alternative Education High School, but they could not meet the candidate’s salary expectations. Hartzler, who has been with the MV pro­ gram for 11 years, was being paid $32,000 yearly but Trimberger asked for a star­ ting salary of $39,500. “I doubt we will ever have a person easier than Kay Hartzler to work with,” Parks said, after the retiring Com­ munity Education director gave her final annual report to the board Monday. In the 1992-’93 school year, she said, 20 persons earned high school diplomas and 43 others without a diploma News were his work. finished at least one high — Approved spending school completion class, adult basic education program or $2,500 of Michigan Educa­ tional Assessment Program vocational class. In addition, funds and school improve­ 42 persons with high school ment funds to pay 10 elemen­ diplomas enrolled in high tary teachers each $50 per day school or vocational classes to for five days in a summer brush up or to learn new workshop to develop MEAP skills. pre-test and post-test items to In all, during the past school help teachers check learning year, adult basic education, progress of students. The high school completion and board also approved an addi­ vocational students spent a tional total of $300 to $500 total of 14,676 hours in class; from the state funds for two people taking enrichment classes attended a total of fourth-grade teachers to review MEAP tests in a three1,368 hours. to five-day workshop to help In other business Monday, MV students be more effec­ the board; tive test takers. — Adopted a policy for use — Approved expenditure and rental of school facilities of $2,776 to complete the Caiand equipment by students, Net program at MVHS library community groups and private in which 12,000 volumes will individuals. The board agreed be converted to a magnetic that Vermontville Maple tape listing. Librarian Pauline Syrup Corporation should be Hunt said 7,000 books already considered a community ser­ are on tape, but 5,000 more vice group for school use pur­ need to be done before the end poses, and should pay only of June to qualify for state such expenses as janitorial grant funds. fees for such use. — Accepted the application — Accepted the highest bid of Deborah Baker, Communi­ on four pieces of woodshop equipment and three pieces of ty Education secretary, to replace Geri Bowen as metal shop equipment from a secretary at Maplewood field of eight bidders. Rudy Elementary. Baker will have a Byler got a belt sander for $177, a jointer for $401, and a 15-day trial period during unidrill for $256. Noah Byler which she can return to the got two scroll saws for a total CE post. of $111; Alden P. Vincent got — Approved a resolution of a milling machine for $208.35 commendation and con­ gratulation for members and and a grinder for $45.35. In addition, Joan Keech got one coaches of the MVHS girls’ Adler electic typewriter and . track team that recently cap­ one Olivetti manual tured the Class C state cham­ typewriter for $1 each. She pionship - the first state cham­ pionship ever won by any MV was the only bidder on the machines, which Parks said sports team. had been offered for sale — Read a letter written to Larry Lenz by Duane Bower, several times in the past. — Tabled and sent to com­ vice president of Hastings mittee a bid by JH Mutual Insurance Company, Photographic of Nashville for complimenting the school contracted photographic ser­ staff on its dedication in pro­ vice for the 1992-’93 school viding students with skills and year. When it appeared that attitudes, which he said make the board would accept the bid MVHS graduates above offered by the current pro­ average employees at his vider, Bultman Studios of company. Grand Rapids, over that of the local firm even though Buhman’s was $8 higher, JH Photographic owner James Hammond requested a special committee hearing. “Last year when the other bid was Lunch Menu lower, John Krolik said you Wednesday, June 17 had to accept the lower bid,” Macaroni and cheese, noted Hammond. “Now we asparagus, mixed veggies, are the low bidder.” He said bread, oleo, cookie. 62 of the 95 individual 1992 Thursday, June 18 MV graduate photos recently Beef stew, Italian green appearing in the Maple Valley beans, dumplings, fresh fruit. Friday, June 19 Chicken and rice casserole, broccoli, beets, bread, oleo, brownie. Monday, June 22 Beef pepper steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread and oleo, peaches. Tuesday, June 23 Fish patty, coleslaw, spinach, bread, oleo, baked apples. Events Wednesday, June 17 Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, organ music; Woodland, slides on Liberia;Delton, legal aid, Chuck Monica Update on senior housing. Thursday, June 18 Nashville, bingo. Friday, June 19 - Nashville, popcorn, birthday party. Monday, June 22 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, June 23 - All sites puzzles. Barry County COA lunch menu set 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. v4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business —The,'No Pro6&/rnPeople Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 iViniiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiaiiiii. -Maple Valley Athletic BoostersE Obituaries Lillian C. Wrigglesworth NASHVILLE - Lillian C. Cleburne, Texas, Mrs. Robert Wrigglesworth, 66 of Nashvil- (Judy) Garber, Nashville, Mrs. le passed away Wednesday, Merle (Sandra) Garber, June 10, 1992 at Reed City Lowell; step-son, Harley Hospital in Reed City. Eugene Wrigglesworth, HastMrs. Wrigglesworth was ings; step daughter, Gloria bom on October 11, 1925 in Jean Spidel, Sunfield; seven Bay City, the daughter of grandchildren; three great­ Wilbur and Louise (Klopp) grandchildren; one brother, Smith. She graduated from William Smith, Fort McCoy, Bay City High School. Florida; several nieces and Mrs. Wrigglesworth was nephews. employed at Fisher Body She was preceded in death Plant, Bay City; Secretary of by grandson, Scott Allen State Office, Hastings. Garber in 1977; husband, Dale She was a member of Nash- Maurer in 1977. Mass of the resurrection was ville VFW Auxiliary, St. Cyril held on Saturday, June 13 at St. Catholic Church, Nashville. She enjoyed playing bingo, Cyril Catholic Church with cards and going to her trailer Reverend Charles Fischer as on Wolf Lake near Baldwin.celebrant. Burial was at LakeShe was matried to Dale view Cemetery, Nashville, Maurer in 1943, he preceded following a service by the her in death in 1977. She then Nashville VFW Ladies married Harley Wrigglesworth Auxiliary. in 1979 in Nashville. Memorial contributions Mrs. Wrigglesworth is may be made to American survived by her husband, Heart Association. Arrangements were made Harley; daughters, Mrs. Harold (Debra) Wilson, by Maple Valley Chapel. PORTLAND - Rena Smith, 90 of Portland, passed away Thursday, June 4,1992 at Ionia Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Smith was bom June 26, 1901 in McBain, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George and Mary Wyma. She was married to Gerrit Smith on July 27, 1923. She was a charter member of the Portland Christian Reform Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerrit; four brothers and sisters, Ben Wyma, Hattie Herweyer, Alice Dekker, and Minnie Kruithof; one great-grandchild. Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons, Henry of Lake Odessa, John (Bertha) of Port­ land and Marvin (Joyce) of Sunfield; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Jennie Jonkers, John Wyma, Louise Weighmink, Ruth Elhart, and Ella Regnerus. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 6 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Harmon Kuizema officiating. Burial was in East Sebewa Cemetery. Winifre SUNFIELD Winifred Dunham, 69 of Sunfield, passed away Thursday, June 4, 1992 at her residence. Mrs. Dunham was born on March 31, 1923 in Yorkshire, England and served as a Sgt. in the British Land Army during World War II. She came to America in 1946, was employ­ ed at Michigan State Universi­ ty Library, also worked with her husband in Dunham Realty Company in Lansing. She was a member of the Mulliken United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Kenneth; daughter, Sharon Anderson of Haslett; son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandra of Holt; step-daughter Bemenice and son-in-law Edmund Danielewicz of Hastings; nine grand­ children; three great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 8 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Joseph Spackman officiating. Burial was at the Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice. Garage Sale LARGE 7 FAMILY YARD SALE: Country cabinet, decons bench, antique oak library table, large entertainment center, 3 cushion couch, exercise bike, wall-a-way recliner, wicker chairs, play pen, infant swing, 2 black & white TV’s, lots of infant and childrens clothes, and much more. Everything in good condition. 2 days, Friday 19th and Sat. 20th, 9am to ? 4200 S. Clark, Nashville, M66. YARD SALE furniture, clothing, bicycles, 1968 pickup truck, June 19,20,261 Fuller St., Nashville. Treat him to a new hairstyle for Father’s Day! i BINGO i The Village Hair Port MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.s 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g ■ iiiiniiHiiitfYjniiiniiiiiiii 470 East Main Street Vermontville, Michigan - 726-0257 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 3 Nashville Council considers village-wide alley closure by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Nashville’s alleys, an issue that seemingly won’t go away, reared its head again at last Thursday’s Village Coun­ cil meeting. Hoping to resolve the mat­ ter once and for all, the board set a date for a public hearing to consider vacating all but six critical alleys in the municipality. The procedure is in accordance with state law governing vacation, discon­ tinuation or abolishment of public highways and grounds. The council last month voted to rescind its own ninestep procedure for abandoning alleys that had been used as a guideline since the early 1980s, and decided instead to adhere to the simpler plan outlined in a provison of the General Law Village Charter under which Nashville operates. “How much money has been spent on public hearings on alleys just since (the 10 years) I’ve been on the coun­ cil?” asked President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra, who sup­ ports wholesale alley closure. “We have public hearings on these constantly and we never get them closed.” He cited the case in March of a request by Nashville Bap­ tist Church for abandonment of an east-west alley just north of the church to facilitate addi­ tion of a fellowship hall­ gymnasium to its present auditorium. The Baptists own the property of both sides of the affected portion of the alley and all but one parcel along its entire length. * ‘We were supposed to have been voting on vacation of that alley (in March),” Spoelstra said. “We didn’t. We voted on that (proposed) building. We had a whole lot more people who wanted that alley closed than didn’t want it closed.” President Ray Hinckley agreed, saying the council should have considered only merits of the alley closure, not the proposed building. He said that was a matter for the Zoning Board of Appeals. But Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer, who opposed the closure in March, commented that no one was injured by not closing the alley. “If you change a status quo, who’s going to be injured?” asked Dwyer, an attorney, “People who object (to a closure) claim they will be harmed by it.” In the Baptist case, light and air flow were among the ob­ jections cited by opponents of the closure but those arguments pertained to the proposed building but not to the alley itself, said Hinckley. “Let’s develop a long-term plan,” Dwyer suggested. “Do we consider (alleys) desirable or undesirable?” Most residential blocks in Nashville are criss-crossed with alleys constructed a cen­ tury or more ago to facilitate VOTERS SAY NO , continued from front page board will include two new, but familiar faces. Retired Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff won a one-year seat in a three-way race by gamering 395 votes to Lynn Mengyan’s 324 and Charles D. Reid’s 234. Mengyan had been serv- ing on the board by appoint­ ment since last July. Joseph Briggs, appointed in March, fended off challenger Jeffrey Carpenter, 555-356, for a three-year seat. former board member Ronald J. Tobias, who retired ’mi KIMBERLY ’Gm htehi hhi Wak. * ...on your Associates Degree from K.C.C. in Applied Science for Legal Assistant. All our love ... Your Family * from the board in June 1991, defeated newcomer Lori West, 542-368, for a fouryear seat on the board. The term of board president Harold Stewart expires at the end of this month but he chose not to seek re-election. In his new role as school board member Wolff sees “a big challenge ahead” that will take a lot of time and effort. “We all know there are many changes ahead,” said the former superintendent who headed Maple Valley for 28 years. “Schools are facing tough financial times. State aid aid does not look favorable.” Tobias, , a farmer and fence agent who says he has “been kind of a conservative over the years,” feels the voters returned him to office for that reason. “The people have spoken; they want the system given back to the people,” said Tobias. “They want to get a balanced budget back with a carry-over. We have a com­ plete budget system and we want to keep it a complete system.” Briggs, a supervisor with the Michigan Department of State, said he is “awfully disappointed” voters turned down the two-mill proposal for building and site im­ provements. He said the levy was needed to make repairs to exisiting facilities and to ex­ pand classroom space. “Other than that, I’m delighted,” Briggs said. “I intend to work very hard (on the board).” access by horse-drawn each owned only half of the firefighting equipment. They alley, neither would have the also served as pathways to necessary width to drive to stables located at the rear of their garage without crossing some properties. their neighbor’s land. Hin­ Though the alleys belong to ckley said that in the past such the village, over the years situations have been handled many property owners have by written agreements of appropriated the easement. thoroughfares adjoining their A motion of resolution to land for personal use — in­ call a public hearing on the stalling fences, lawns, trash alley closure matter was made barrels, storage sheds or by Trustee Richard Tobias private drives — rendering and passed by a 5-2 vote. many of them impassable. According to state law, at In the past, when the village least four weeks must then officially has vacated an alley, elapse before the public hear­ the 12-foot lane usually has ing. It is set for 7 p.m. Thurs­ been split down the center and day, July 23. the owner of each abutting Any objection to the pro­ property granted ownership to posed action may be filed with the middle of the alley for the the clerk in writing. If an ob­ length of his or her property. jection is filed an alley cannot Trustee Ri .hard Chaffee Jr. be vacated or discontinued ex­ questioned how this would af­ cept by a two-thirds vote of fect neighbors who now use the council. If no objection is an alley to reach garages on their individual properties. If See Alley closure, Page 6 852-1757 Most short cuts are designed to play with ... so /et the fun begin! Sylvia Wed.-Fri. -5:00 Angie Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Pam Tues. 8:30-5:00 Saturdays by Appointment L: KiiJailtai’ihi 91 M Wnitaai Here's a book that's guaranteed to peak your interest ix 55- lit Id! I®IBWW if St eJffiSS It's not available in hardcover and you won't find it at the. library or bookstore. But if you want to get the story on how to earn more money on an interest-bearing checking account, then stop by Eaton Federal Savings Bank. 4.00% NOW CHECKING With an interest rate of 4%, an Eaton Eaton Federal Federal NOW Checking Account is among the higher paying interest checking accounts in the area. So if you want to get more out of your checking account, come to the bank that wrote the book on high interest checking come to Eaton Federal. For more information, call or visit the office nearest you. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EQUAL HOIBIM LENDER Bank FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past.. New dance hall at Thornapple Lake opened back in 1925 by Susan Hinckley The opening of a huge danc­ ing pavilion at the Thornapple Lake resort near Morgan was top news in the community 67 years ago this week. The hall was the latest addi­ tion to a long-standing recrea­ tional complex that for many years had been a favorite gathering place of area residents. Facilities included the historic Lake House hotel with dining room, a swimm­ ing beach with water slide, baseball diamonds, picnic areas, and even a convenient tiny railroad depot on the Michigan Central line. Details of the latest im­ provement there and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on Thursday, June 18, 1925. ‘Chief As-Ka-Saw’ is name of new Thornapple pavilion The mammoth new dancing pavilion at the Thornapple Lake resort is to be dedicated tonight, with a big opening ball and appropriate ceremonies. Some time ago the managers of the resort an­ nounced that they would give suitable prizes for a name for the new pavilion. The fjrst prize goes to Abe Carlton of Hastings, who proposed nam­ ing it “Chief As-Ka-Saw,” in memory of the famous old chief of the tribe of Ottawa In­ dians who formerly lived at Thornapple Lake. The second prize goes to Mrs. Chrles E. Garrett of Delton, and the third prize to Talbert Curtis, of Route 3, Nashville. “Chief As-Ka-Saw” (Note: In other sources, the name is spelled Asquesah) lived at Thornapple Lake when Lewis Porter Cole and his family came here in 1865 and bought the farm, on which is now located the famous Lake House resort. The property has remained in the family ever since and has gradually developed into one of the finest summer resorts in Lower Michigan. The present management is in the hands of Paul Cole, a grandson of L.P. Cole, and H.W. Wade, who married Stella Cole, a granddaughter of L. P. Cole and a sister of Paul. The vast improvements the present management has made at the resort in the last few years speak volumes for the energy of the present management. The resort has always had a splendid reputation as a respectable, orderly place where respectable people felt they could safely take their families and enjoy a summer outing. It is the highest aim of the management to continue to maintain this reputation and they are zealously guarding what they consider their highest asset. The pavilion is to be for­ mally opened this evening, with a big dancing party, for which a fine orchestra has been engaged. (Barry County) Prosecuting Attorney Kim Sigler (who in 1947 would become governor of Michigan) has promised to be present and make a brief opening address, after which the evening will be devoted to dancing, (water) tobogganing and other amusements. The pavilion will be open for dancing every Thursday and Saturday evening during the season, and possibly some other evenings. The highest class of music will be furnish­ ed, the best of order will be maintained, and indications are that the pavilion will be largely patronized. It is brilliantly lighted from the new electric plant the management has installed, and it is planned later in the season to equip the building with a steam heating plant, so that parties may be held dur­ ing the fall and winter months. Popular young lady dies at Pennock Hospital News of the death of Miss Beulah Mead, which occurred at Pennock Hospital in Hastings last Friday evening, was received with die keenest sorrow by many Nashville folks. Miss Mead (age 32) was the daughter of Mrs. Eunice Mead of this village (and the late Barber Mead), and for the past six years had been an instructor in the Hastings schools. Her health had been im­ paired for the past years, but she continued her school work until several weeks ago, when she was compelled to give up her position and came to Nashville. Her condition gradually became more serious until it was deemed advisable to remove her to the Pennock Hospital but the change proved of no avail and Friday evening the final sum­ mons brought relief from her affliction. The passing of this young lady is sincerely mourned in the community. She had been a resident of this vicinity all her life and was held in the highest regard by all her acquaintances. The funeral was held from the Barryville Church Mon­ day afternoon, with burial in the Barryville cemetery. The Rev. F.E. Putnam of Kalamazoo officiated, and the obsequies were largely attend­ ed. The floral tributes were exceptionally profuse and beautiful. Interesting facts about Michigan For April (1925) the state police collected fees amoun­ ting to $50,977, transferred 277 prisoners, gave aid to 18 auto accident victims, arrested one driver for leaving the scene of an accident without giving his name, and con­ fiscated 37 cars caught in use illegally transporting liquor. Twenty-three counties in the state last month netted state police raiders 10,000 quarts of illegal whiskey, 29,000 quarts of beer, 2,031 quarts of wine and 38 stills. Enough mash to give 50,000 swine a week’s jag also was taken and destroyed. Michigan drug addicts, so H.H. Hoffman, state phar­ macist says, now pay $50 for the same amount of morphine they used to buy for 50 cents back in 1914. Bootlegging “dope” is remunerative although hazardous. It is estimated that about 14,000 drug addicts in Michigan are being supplied The dance pavilion was at water’s edge, across Thornapple Lake Road from the old Lake House Hotel. A portion of the pavilion is visible in this 1930s photo taken when Tex Reid owned the resort. After a slow dance season in the summer of 1939, Reid successfully converted the hall into a popular roller skating rink with minor renovations and the addition of a juke box and 100 pairs of clamp--on skates. Beulah Mead (left) attended school in Nashville but was graduated from Hastings with the Class of 1912 before attending Barry County Normal. She was also a graduate of Michigan State Normal at Ypsilanti. Before her death at age 32 she had been a successful teacher at Hastings and had served as principal. With her in this 1911 photo are several other Nashville girls (starting second from left) Aura Munroe McGinnis, Mildred Purchis Mater, Bernice Mead Shaw, May Rothhaar Smith, Leah Walrath Partridge, Olive Walker Bell, Pauline Kunz Lykins and Cecile Zuschnitt Betts. by dope peddlers. Police records in Detroit show that one to 50 ounces of dope are sold there daily, indicating 10,000 drug addicts in that ci­ ty alone. . In 1925, Detroit police and federal officers confiscated from Detroiters 225,469 grains of morphine, 34,320 grains of cocaine, 22,626 grains of heroin and 25 pounds of opium. Local News — The fishing season open­ ed Tuesday, and throngs of fishermen were on hand bright and early at all of the neighboring lakes. Good cat­ ches of bluegills and some fair strings of black bass are reported. A Dayton, Ohio, fisherman sojourning at Thor­ napple Lake set a good mark for the local followers of Ike Walton to aim at, with a seven and a quarter pound bass, which he landed Tuesday. — Miss Gladys Remington has entered the employ of The News. — Sunday’s game at Ver­ montville was a free-hitting contest in which Nashville again had the advantage in the argument and won out by a .16 to 8 score. Dean and Johnson formed the battery for the locals, while Davis and McPherson performed for Vermontville. Dean pitched a better game than the score would indicate and allowed but a few safe hits. Unfor­ tunately, these came just at the time when there were needed and Vermontville made the best of them. Most of the Nashville boys had their bat­ ting eye along, and Ted Townsend connected with the pill once for a circuit drive, the ball going clear out of the lot. — Mrs. and Mrs. L. H. Cook motored to Brantford, Ontario, Sunday for a visit with relatives. They were ac­ companied as far as London, Canada, by Mrs. H. G. Hale. — Mr. and Mrs. Vane Wotring, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Chris­ tian of Woodland, recently at­ tended the annual conference of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana. The assembly was held in the big tabernacle at Winona Lake, and drew an unusually large attendance of the clergy and laymen from all over the United States and Canada. — (North Castleton) Those who attended the meeting at Winona Lake are praising the wonderful good they had. Just think of a tabernacle of 8,000 people in worship, and those outside were estimated at 20,000 to 30,000,40 acres be­ ing covered with painted autos. — (Kalamo) The atten­ dance at the dairy-alfalfa meeting held at Walter David­ son’s farm Friday was not large, but those who came were full of interest and were attentive to the work of those from Michigan State College who were conducting it. A picnic dinner was enjoyed at noon. — (Gregg’s Crossing) Mr. and Mrs. Ard Decker and son, and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Davis attended a family reu­ nion at John Ball Park at Grand Rapids Thursday. Relatives were present from Battle Creek, Carmel, Ver­ montville, Bellevue, Hastings, Carlton, Sparta and Casnovia. — (Southwest Maple Grove) Thomas Wilkinson had an exciting time Friday when one of his western teams ran away while hitched to some farm machinery. They ran about a mile before they were overtaken with a car. Not a great deal of damage was done. — (North Maple Grove) Alberta Swift is entertaining the chicken pox...Edith Parks got out of quarantine for chicken pox Saturday, after a two weeks’ illness. — (Northwest Kalamo) John Mason and family have moved in their new home. — (Smoky Road) A number of the children at Martin Comers attended the King’s Guard’ meeting, which was held at Fransen Brown’s Wednesday afternoon. The next meeting will meet with the Cogswell children. After the meeting, ice cream and cake was served. They all had a fine time. — (Morgan) The Light and Life girls meet next Tuesday with Miss Greta Lindsea for missionary work. — (Lakeview) There will be an ice cream social at the Lakeview school house Friday evening, June 26. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served. The Boy Scout band of Hastings will furnish music. — (Southeast Maple Grove) George Belson is somewhat better...Robert Mayo is on the gain. — (Morgan) Mrs. Millie Fleury is improving her home by enclosing the porch with screen. — (Quailtrap) Miss Ruth Shaffer returned home Friday afternoon from the hospital for the summer. — (Guy Comers) Arthur Dahlstrom of Lansing, formerly of this place, was recently married to a young lady of that place, and he and his bride spent over the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dahlstrom. — (Barryville) The ice cream social at O.D. Fassett’s last Wednesday evening was largely attended, and a plea­ sant time was enjoyed by all. — (Kalamo) Mrs. Bert Higgins and son pl^n on a motor trip to and through the Yellowstone Park, starting this week...Next week Mrs. Carrie Graves expects to go on a two-week trip to Niagara and through New York state, with the Novaks. — (Dayton Comers) Mrs. Marion Forman was brought home from Pennock Hospital Saturday, and is slowly gaining. — (North Castleton) Gravel is being placed on the road near the Castleton Center school house. — (Barryville) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Higdon of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Welby Crockford of Woodland and Mr. and Mrs. John Higdon and son Alfred will visit at Houghton Lake and other places of interest in the northern part of the state. — (Morgan) All of our pupils, including those who wrote the seventh- and eighth­ grade (county) examinations passed their grades, which speaks rather well for our teacher, Mrs. Knapp. — (Kalamo) Mr. and Mrs. Ford Sanders and Pearline Collins accompanied Mrs. Sanders’ mother, Mrs. Eva Brooks, to her home at Lever­ ing, where they will visit for two week. They left Thursday morning, driving through in a car. — (North Castleton) Harley Townsend is having a new well put down. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 5 Maple Valley Junior-Senior High honor roll announced * Indicates AH A’s. 7th Grade Evelyn Ackley, Corie Augustine, Mandy Beemer, *Aaron Brandenburg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conkey, Lisa Crutcher, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, Martin Dawson, Devon Durkee, Brandon Eberly, Janette Emery, Jennifer Gard­ ner, ’Nicholas Garza, ’Rox­ anne Guernsey, Misty Haley, Jason Halliwill, ’Dana Hamilton, Kevin Hansen, Scott Herman, ’Mike Heyboer, Erin Hokanson, Sarah Hughes, Marie Jewell, Robert Joseph, ’Sandra Kangas. Richard Krebs, Amy Ladere, Dan Leep, Jim Mithcell, Joel Mittelstaedt, John Nash, Jamie Norris, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Matt Pennington, Daniel Pot­ ter, Gretchen Priesman, Cory Robinson, Scott Rooks. ’Robb Rosin, Angela Rumsey, Carla School, Brady Simpson, Marin Smith, Scott Spitzer, Kristina Spotts, Tara Stewart, Kevin Swift, Nicholas Thompson, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Melanie Wendorf, Lucus Willcutt, Matthew Williams, Seth Wright. 8th Grade Samantha Ashley, ’Ethan Berry, Keisha Brauer, Jessica Fawley, Riley Fowler, Kerri Gibson, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, ’Corin Guernsey, Adam Harris, Scott Heyboer, ’Jody Hickey, ’Tracy Hickey, Zach Histed, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Crystal Hubka, Martin Junglas. ’Jennifer Kangas, Pete Kellepourey, ’Nichole Kir­ win, Nicole Kraai, ’Kindsey Krolik, Beclfy Mason, Sarah Mater, ’Katie McDougal, Travis Melvin Kelly Mengyan, Kathryn Murphy, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Kristi Priddy, ’Justine Quick, Jarrod Rasey, Jennifer Reid, Nicole Reid, Chad Rogers, Wayne Shance, Heather Shipman. Leah Sleeper, Amanda Starnes, Chris Sulcer, ’Andy Swartz, Adam Thayer, Becky Vedder, Joe Vliek, Regina Coblentz. 9th Grade Teresa Aiken, Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Richard Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Dena Bignail, Allison Burpee, Christina Coblentz, Andrew Cole (Ogden), Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, 219 S. State St. See Honor roll. Page 6 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE LUMBgR YARD Only one life — will soon be past Skelton, Joyelle Stine, Holly Taylor, Brian Thomason, Rachel Thompson, Jason Vandervlucht, Tony Vandervlucht, Brandy Wawiernia, Cliff Weller, Matt Williams. 10th Grade Kori Armour, Christina Bigelow, April Blakely, Stephanie Bouwens, Jeffrey Burpee, Retha Byrd, ♦Virginia Coblentz, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lisa Dickinson, Lori Emery, Shannon Fawley, Jaime Gib­ son, Alicia Golovich, Leslie Mace Pharmacy HOMETOWNj " 4 ’Nate Dipert, Angela Gard­ ner, Mindy Garvey, Tony Green, Amanda Greenman, Ryan Gusey. Robin Hale, ’Dana Hasselback, JeffHay, Charity Hester, Shannon Hoffman, Shane Howard, Andrea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Christa Kirby, Suzan Koch, Sarah Leep, Greg Little, ’Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, ’Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Graciela Pena, Jeff Pennington, ’Heather Philipp, Gabe Priddy. Amie Reid, Jennifer Ripley, Tammy Ripley, Jim nly what's donefor Christ will last. 852-0845 Nashville, Mich. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST " *। 3^ Trowbridge Service Nashville’s Jack & Judy's Friendly Family /■> Country Restaurant Kettle with Family Cafe Prices - AUTO SERVICE CENTER «** Su* *« .JW JW 130 S. Main St., Vermontville I* "IfflitaitirtJi 726-0569 Ba kte 'Wmibll 423 MtiSjta iDui ^xninkta I? H folS.Ct' lot '^UBtS WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE rax ;w ifj tooi'tajteiu pj! teWsfawl ELSIE E. WOLEVER BROKER ty, ilfctaDfc B- -taftftt cmiBadMOH.Fffli ?\ sl'idffiiHCn WiEWip , ' aBKHfjilbi - (M k k 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (517)726-0637 (517)852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA !’j YdoH® Ma“■ foBt-Ja** 119 North Main, Nashville „, tatami 852-1985 7* * w ilk* J IBB .[jfltOlBls rdlD to^nlfl? i3? ifc! •* M7 m« 0*, |Hd. < “*?$. * HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. * *^1 1A fh^h*!! Your father had to be a sage To help you through your childhood stage. And all the wisdom he'd impart Convinced you he was pretty smart. He'd tell of his experience. While building up your confidence That Whether you'd succeed or fail. Your common sense would still prevail. Then later, without thinking twice. You chose to spurn his good advice. Because of pressure from your peers. But then, as you advanced in years, You learned that in his whole life through. Your father did his best for you. So faith will tell you, come what may. To honor him on Father's Day. - Gloria Nowak Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH p!l FAITH SHOWS YOUR FATHER HAVING THE RIGHTANSWERS VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ........ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville ! !***> *** FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road * Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ...6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR $'i ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....... ... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ....... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE » PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship .......................7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 6 Local churches combine Vacation Bible School During the week of June 22-26, Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches will once again combine their efforts to present "Island in the Son” for Va­ cation Bible School. "Island in the Son" is an adventure of a Caribbean flavor, geared for preschoolers to sixth graders. The program will be held at Peace church. The week will include visits from three "kool kids" who will help every­ one enjoy their adventure. One of the kids, Radley, can't seem to keep out of trouble and everybody will have fun watching as he works his way out of jam after jam. Age levels for classes will be: preschoolers through kindergarten, first and second grades, third and fourth grades, and fifth and sixth grades. Crafts, Bible lessons, games, snacks and lots of recreation will be included in the program. Classes will beJield from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Volunteers are available to help with transportation, which may be arranged by calling the parish office at 852-1993. Throughout the week, the kids will be learning songs and skits which will be presented to their parents at a 7:30 p.m. program on Friday, June 26. During the week, the kids will be collecting money for the Potter Park Outreach Ministry, which helps many children and adults in the Lansing area. Chris Bobier, Outreach program director, will be at the Friday evening program to talk about some of the efforts she is involved with in the ministry project. "This has been an ex­ traordinary year," said Pas­ tor Jim Noggle. "Peace and Quimby have both re­ sponded tremendously. We have 26 adults on staff this year to help the kids. I feel very good about saying, 'Bring on the kids, we're ready for them.'" Vacation Bible School will be held at the Peace United Methodist Church, located on M-79 at the corner of Barryville Road, four miles west of Nashville and five miles eastofM-37. ALLEY CLOSURE, continued from page Pet of the Week "Red" came to the shelter just out of the hospital. He has had to have ear surgery to correct a problem caused from neglect. He is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate received, a simple majority vote may close the alleys. Alleys exempted in the plan presented by Tobias are primarily in the business district and at the Thornapple River public access site: 417 Reed St. to 517 Middle St.; 323 N. State Street west to the fire station; from fire station south to Railroad Street; 130 S. Main west to the sewer plant; 128Vi S. Main north to Terrace Lane; and 101 S. Main to West Sherman. “State law is going to re­ quire us to do individual closures,” warned Dwyer. “Our attorney ought to be asked for an opinion...what the legal lay of the land is at this point. Is it up to the pro- MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker (Graduate Realtors Institute) • • MLS Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS REALTOR® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............ SANDY LUNDQUIST 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 ...... 852-1543 Eves. NEW LISTING: SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE ON 5 ACRES - 2 BR ranch “TURN OF THE CENTURY" HOME STATE ST., NASHVILLE - Occu­ pancy at close. Nicely decor­ ated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laun­ dry. Make an appointment to see today!! Call Homer. (N-153) NEW LISTING: SO ACRE FARM WEST OF CHARLOTTE - Nice 3 bedroom, pole building, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thornapple River crosses property, fron­ tage on 2 roads. Could be bought with less acres. Call Homer. (F-160) on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) $24,900 • LAKE ODESSA - BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) o “COUNTRY VIEW” ON 1.39 ACRES SOUTH OF VERMONTVILLE on 40 ACRE FARM JUST LISTED! 3 or 4 bedroom home, T’/4 story, natural woodwork, includes 2 barns & other outbuildings. Shade trees, fruit & berries. Maple Valley Schools. Call Homer. (F-158) - VACANT LAND NEW LISTING: 40 ACRES south of Nashville. Approx. 20 acres is wooded. Price: $25,000. Call Jeri Baker. (VL-156) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) blacktop road. Th>- 1983 man­ ufactured hon\ 0'4x70 pl us an 111x28 x bedroom^Z ^Z an and has a 2 baths, and bh d a 24x32 pole building-garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. (CH-398) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 3 ACRE PARCEL AND A S ACRE PARCEL - Both "perk tested." 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) Located on Kinsel Hwy. Char­ lotte Schools. Call Homer. 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. (VL-160) Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) JUST LISTED: ON S ACRES, NICE “COUNTRY HOME” - 4 bed­ rooms, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! Buyers are waiting for “country homes" with acreage and farms. Also need homes in Nashville & Vermontville. Give us a call if you are considering "making a move" or selling yours!! perty owners to rewrite their property description?” In another matter Thursday, the council accepted with regrets the resignation of Rose Heaton as Nashville office manager, effective June 30. She will retain her post as Village Clerk until her term expires in 1993. Heaton, who has been manager since December 1987, said she is leaving to “explore other career possibilities.” Council will advertise for applicants, with resumes due by June 22. Heaton and Hinckley will in­ terview the candidates. Local residency will be a require­ ment for the 35-hour-week post, officials said. In other business Thursday, the council: — Accepted the resignation of Bonnie White from the Nashville Planning Commis­ sion and noted that there now is also an opening on the Zon- ing Board of Appeals. Members of the two boards are appointed by the village president with council approval. — Set 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, as the date for a public hearing on spreading millage for the 1992-'93 fiscal year. — Heard an update from Hinckley o^a canvass of the town he and Sgt. Gene Koetje are making to list violators of the village’s junk car or­ dinance. With approximately two-thirds of the village covered, about 30 infractions have already been spotted. Violators will be notified by letter before citations are issued. — Reviewed a proposed rental agreement for the Com­ munity Building presented by Dwyer and agreed to let Mar­ tha Lee act as overseer of the historic structure at Putnam Park which is available to rent for private parties. Longtime HONOR ROLL t Gould, Jasen Green. ♦Todd Guernsey, Jason Harmon, Stacy Harvey, ♦Stacey Hawblitz, Stacee Hawkins, Tara Hoover, Spr­ ing Javor, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Michael Kuempel, Justin Lake, Jason Lamance, Christine Leonard, Brian Lewis, Jennifer McArthur. Melissa Melvin, Lisa Met­ zger, *Chris Miller, Jon Mit­ chell, *Benjamin Mudry, ♦Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, *Scott Planck, Cyn­ thia Potter, Daniel Rasey, Kimberly Ripley, William Rooks, Kristina Rucinski, Jenifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, *Sheri Sessions. Hillary Stevens, Brent Stine, Jeremy Swift, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Debra White, Lisa Wood. 11th Grade ♦Aymie Alderink, Cassan­ dra Appelman, Pam Arquilla, Dean Beardslee, Kyle Booher, Tanya Bowen, Joel Butler, Bryan Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Barbara Claypool, Chris Cooley, Becky Cor­ kwell, Kale Dipert. Kelly Eastman, Scott English, *Daniel Finkler, Julie Fisher, Bret Flower, Michelle Gidner, Mandi Goodnoe, Natallie Haeck, Tony Hansen, Chris Harmon, Dustin Hass, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Seth Kangas, *Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Jennifer Phenix, Marcie Reid, Renee Rosin, Darcy Schantz, April Sears, Mindy Shoup. Grant Simpson, Susan Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Kevin Stevens, Heather Steward, Kim Thompson, Angela Tobias, Mike Trowbridge. community volunteer Harold Christiansen had tended, to the building until his death last year. — Discussed Chaffee’s idea that village hall should be open every noon hour or none at all. As a convenience to customers Heaton and Village Treasurer Lois Elliston have been staggering their lunch hours so that the office could be open from noon to 1 p.m. for four out of five days per week. Chaffee, however, said the inconsistency could be confusing to customers. “A business should have specific hours,” said Chaffee. But Dwyer asked how Chaffee was going to “tell the citizens somehow you are im­ proving service by closing noon hours.” She said even though regular hours are im­ portant for business, it is more convenient for customers if the office is open most noon hours rather than none at all. continued from page 12th Grade Paul Adrianson, Cabe Allen, Michelle Baker, *Janet Boldrey, Dawn Brand, ♦Mickey Collier, Sara DeGroot, Terry Dempsey, ♦Renee Dingman, Kelly End­ sley, Tony Eye, Tim Ferrier, Vai Fifield, Russell Fruchey, Matt Gates, Tricia Gibson, Donna Green, Holli Hale, Kandy Hart, Brice Hasselback, Steve Hay, ♦Kel­ ly Hickey. Patricia Hill, Tracy Hughes, Rebecca Jensen, Jamie Joseph, Tracy Kangas, Maria Kirchhoff, Jeff Knoll, Vicky Koch, *Dianna Mahoney, *Janice Mater, Corey Mettler, Cindy Morris, Chris Mudry, Matt Nehrner, Travis Norton, Aaron Patrick, ♦Janet Pool, Jerry Reese, ♦Mindy Reid, Jeremy Reynolds, Carrie Root, Dawn Root, *Amy Roscoe, Tim Schilz, Shawn Scott, Blanca Serrano, *Victoria Slocum, Dana Snyder, Kathryn Stairs. Darrel Stine, Leigh Stine, Marie Summers, Holly Thomas, Carol Vanderske, Dayton Walker, Kirk Warner, Shawn Weicht, Heather Wright. GARAGE SAIA Saturday, June 20 9125 THORNAPPLE LAKE RD. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Washer and dryer; kitchen table and chairs; weight bench; corner shelf; gang mowers; single mattress; kitchen stools and lots more. Who’s Going To Pay you if you Can’t work ?•••• ??? Ask US About Disability income insurance Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 7 Maple Valley track star receives 800 at Midwest meet in Indianapolis X NS}; NS} w* SwM s SSS w > S"w s"SS SISi 5 Stx :^J4 :^J4! • Id^^k. Id^^k T*’W“tlk S*l®»U S*l®U SJ MWk* ,B» (Mfotaaum B/k MtMfjsj; [-t- fc&tigpl( ata tatabui ■a Uta. 'Jan lit rij^i taWs.Hfc Ink.On ft), Ma Ik bn Mttttafa Ik N, fa) la h■■S3E3E). f)t. 'liiij Util, ft h■ fttaftMW ■ taftMW JjhCM"*1 Maple Valley senior Janet Boldrey added another trophy to her track season Saturday when she placed first in the open 800-meter run at the Midwest Meet of Champions in Indianapolis. Boldrey, daughter of Ed and Linda Boldrey of Nashville, finished the race in 2:18.3, her best time ever and exactly two seconds faster than her Class C state cham­ pionship time of 2:16.3 May 30. Boldrey also ran a leg of the 3,200-meter relay team, but that quartet did not place. The meet included top selected senior athletes from Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana high schools. Michigan won the team competition with 160 points, Illinois was second with 108, Ohio had 87 and Indiana 71. Joining Boldrey from Maple Valley’s Class C state championship team in the Midwest meet was Tracy Kangas in the discus, which she threw 118 feet but did not place. Kangas was the Class C state individual champ in both the shot put and discus. Boldrey ran the anchor legs for the state Class C champion 1,600-meter and 3,000-meter relay teams. iamltaita ft Dim Sijto. ft? •ft fncj * ft .,„ DBifcW.,„* Mine So*5' “J She looks like she is behind here, but Janet Boldrey turned on the gas and copped first place in the open 800-meter run in the Midwest Meet of Champions. Michigan University, where she has won a partial scholarship. Maple Valley coach Gary Hamilton, who accompanied the girls at the Midwest meet, said that between 35 and 40 girls from around the state were selected to represent Michigan. • MARY KAY PRODUCTS Discounted 50% and More » i» Aluminum storm windows, recliners,, micro- ’ , Home made ice cream and strawberry shortcake will be a focus at the fifth annual Junefest, a fundraiser for Peace United Methodist Church of Barryville. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the church. Continuing simultane­ ously will be a bake sale, featuring pies, cakes, breads and muffins. The Junefest menu also in­ cludes hot dogs and chips. The public is also invited to browse through the craft I « A 316 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE | Fri. & Sat., June 19 & 20 • 9 to 4 ? She plans to compete in track next year at Central EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & sale - where many useful items will be on display and available for purchase. Peace United Methodist Church is located on M-79 at the comer of Barryville Road, just four miles west of Nashville. Known as the Barryville Church, it is the only re­ maining public building from the town known as Barryville. Barryville was settled in the mid-!800's and accord­ ing to the historical marker on the sight, a Post Office was commissioned in 1857. Throughout the 1860s, the town developed to several blocks with a population of more than 100. The church building was erected in 1878. Decline of the population began when in 1869 when the Grand River Valley Railroad bypassed Barryville. The primary indus­ try, a grist mill, continued in operation until the turn of the century. By 1880 only 15 residents remained. Members of Peace United Methodist Church enjoy the annual opportu­ nity of Junefest to invite the community to look around and enjoy some good old fashioned hospi­ tality, said Pastor James C. Noggle. For more information, call the parish office at (517) 852-1993. GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-00&8 10076 NASHVILLE HW?. VERMONTVILLE Woman's Literary Club meets June 17 The June meeting of the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club is planned for noon, Wednesday, June 17, at the home of Betty Myers at Thor­ napple Lake. Tableware and drinks will be furnished. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass. SOLUTION 12 OZ. OR UNISOL PLUS AEROSOL 12 OZ... OR TABLETS 24's PLIAGEL CLEANING SOLUTION 25 ML ... OR CLERZ 2 LUBRICANT DROPS 15 ML BUY ONE GET ONE FREE IMODIUM A‘D DWW DWWHt Al 349 BAND-AID BRAND FAMILY PACK 60's BANDAIDI -Moe™;? MYLANTA TABLETS ABLETS 100's OR SHEER LIQUID 2 OZ.mn,oms°’^‘•ohei ^cAs—<■«.»(} c*n T FLEX SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER 15 OZ. SALE PRICE H.99 PLAYTEX DEODORANT LESS MFG. KAOPECTATE CAPLETS 12'S, LIQUID 8 OZ„ CHILDRENS CHEWABLE CHERRY TABLETS 16'S. OR CHILDRE CHILDREN'S LIQUID 6 OZ. . o-ZT-- REFUND OFFER.., ,s1.99 u. ARFETFEURN D 39 rEl\DCttt LESSER AMOUNTS ASSORTED FORMULAS YOUR CHOICE GYNE-LOTRIMIN CREAM 45 GM OR INSERTS 7'S SENSOR RAZORS OR BLADES 5'S Gyne- DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER UNISOL 4 ADVIL CUTTER INSECT REPELLENT | wave, ceramics, snowmobiles, fabric, child- • ren & adult clothes & other unmentionables i beyond your imagination! ’ Barryville church planning Junefest ft). ftB tt)o**.. ytsmtofc after winning the open 800-meter run at the Midwest Meet of Champions in Indianapolis. MME MMMK 219 Main Street, Nashville 852-0845 OPEN: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �Th* Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday. June 16, 1992 — Poge Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, June 8, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. Present: H. Stewart, J. Briggs, 8. Leep, L. Mengyan, O. Parks, D. Tuckey. Absent: J. Krolik, T. Spoelstra. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart and a roll call vote was taken for at­ tendance which is listed above. Administrators pre­ sent: B. Farnsworth, L. Lenz, O. Parks, J. Putnam and Supervisor Aldrich. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Mengyan and supported by Briggs to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1992 special meeting as presented. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. Spoelstra. Motion carried. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Stewart and sup­ ported by Tuckey to pay the bills from the general fund in the amount of $113,681.96 as listed. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 2 POSITIONS OPEN The Village of Nashville is seeking applicants to fill 1 position on the Zoning Board of Appeals and 1 position on the Planning Commission. Anyone inter­ ested, please contact Vil­ lage Hall. You must be a village resident. Rose Heaton, Village Clerk 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Tuckey to transfer $189,588.32 for the 5/29/92 payroll and $456,318.03 for the 6/5/92 payroll from the general fund to the payroll fund, supported by Mengyan. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 5. Communications: A thank you note was receiv­ ed from Kay Hartzler for the retirement gift and reception. A letter was received from the MEA asking local districts to adopt policies prohibiting weapons in the schools. A letter was received from Hastings Mutual In­ surance Company stating that they have found Maple Valley graduates to be above average employees and commending the teaching staff for providing the students with skills and attitudes that "outshine other districts." President Stewart presented a computer printed banner thanking the board members which was given to the board by students at Kellogg Elementary. 6. Reports: Leep presented a report from the Policy Committee supporting the recommendations of the Labor-Management Committee to update the staff evaluation procedures and improve communication district wide. The labor-management committee reported that they are ready to proceed with a second round of in­ terviews for the position of Community Education Director. 7. Building Use Policy: A motion was made by Stewart that the Vermontville Maple Syrup Associa­ tion is considered to be a community service organiza­ tion and may use school facilities free of charge ex­ cept for expenses incurred, supported by Tuckey. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Leep, to approve the building use policy as read and to add the policy to the school policy book. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. Gene Fisher, president of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Assn., thanked the board and commended the Maplewood staff for their cooperation. 8. Resolution of Commendation - Girls Track: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Mengyan to adopt the resolution of commendation and con­ gratulations for the girls track team as presented. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 9. Bids - Used Shop Equip.: A motion was made NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING On INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Village Council of the Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 1.4 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1992. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 25, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, 204 N. Main. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem * property taxes 9.84% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by .0014% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Village of Nashville 206 N. Main Street Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-9544 Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Farm by Mengyan to accept the high bids on each piece of equipment and in the case of default by any bidder, sell it to the next highest bidder, supported by Briggs. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. Krolik entered the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 10. Copier Bld: A motion was made by Stewart to table the decision on the copier bid for Fuller Elemen­ tary until the budget is presented at the June 29th special meeting, supported by Briggs. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 11. Photographic Blds: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Leep to stay with Bultman Studios. Jim Hammond of JH Photographies pointed out differences in the bids and asked for an explana­ tion as to why the recommendation was not to accept the lowest bid. A meeting was scheduled for Thurs­ day, June 11 with Mr. Hammond. Steward withdrew his motion and Leep withdrew her support. Stewart then made a motion to table the decision on photographic bids until the special meeting on June 29, supported by Leep. Ayes: AJI pre­ sent. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 12. U.S. History Textbooks: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to purchase the U.S. History texts recommended by Mr. Lenz for $4,777.92. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Mo­ tion carried. 13. Summer Workshop Proposals: A motion was made by Stewart to support the request of S. Doozan, N. Potter and J. Putnam to fund the summer workshop proposal for teachers in grades 1-3 for $2,500, sup­ ported by Mengyan. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Tuckey to fund the request of C. Arvizu and S. Berry to work on review packets for the 4th grade MEAP tests, at an approximate cost of $300-$500. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 14. Summer Library Proposal: A motion was made by Stewart to approve the summer library pro­ ject and to appropriate $2,776.80 to complete the pro­ ject. Details and wages to be worked out by Supt. Parks and the unions. Supported by Tuckey. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 15. Medical Leave: A motion was made by Stewart to grant a one year leave of absence to bus driver Helen Barlow extending from November 4, 1991 through November 4, 1992, supported by Briggs. Continued next page— NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING June 18,1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chamber in Nashville Purpose: Ruby Howell is re­ questing a variance to change the lot size at 721 Washington Street. This property is zoned R-2, one and two family residence district. Nashville Zoning Board WANTED TO BUY CORN SILAGE. 948-4030. Real Estate FOR SALE: Estate Property, 40 acres, 3 lakes, on M66, Barry County, Must sell. Open Sat. & Sun. 945-5429. For Sale Automotive 1990 DODGE DAKOTA 2x4 shortbox for sale. 4 cyl. engine, AM/FM stereo, chrome rims, rear step bumper, good rubber, Tonneau cover, excellent condi­ tion. Blue with chrome trim. 43,000 highway miles. $6,500 or best offer. Must see to appreci­ ate! Call 948-2875, leave message or call 531-6626, ask for Brian. ’80 OLDS CUTLASS Diesel. Rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmis­ sion, new exhaust body’s in excellent condition. Call after 5pm weekdays, 517-726-0537. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day; 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED The Village of Nashville will be accepting applications for an office manager for Village Hall. Salary D.O.Q. Job description at Village Hall. Must be a village resident. Deadline for submitting applica­ tions is June 22, 1992. Applications are available at Village Hall. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Resume to be returned only at the request of the applicant. All resumes and appli­ cations will become property of the Village and will be public information unless otherwise requested. Rose Heaton, Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 9 Nashville area Boy Scouts receive awards at 'Court of Honor' ceremony The Boy Scouts of Nashville Troop No 176 held a Court of Honor at the United Methodist Church May 20. The evening was spent recognizing a variety of achievements attained by the scouts. Recognized for leadership were Matt Mace as Senior Patrol Leader, Jason Hannon as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Willy Rooks as Patrol Leader for the Vikings, Sam Javor as Assistant Patrol Leader for the Vikings, Andy Swartz as Patrol Leader for the Mountainmen, Scott Rooks as Assistant Patrol Leader for the Mountainmen, and Josh Cerny as the Troop’s Quartermaster. Merit badges were awarded to Josh Cerny for Com­ munications; Jason Harmon for Mammals and Com­ munications; Sam Javor for Mammals; Matt Mace for Citizenship in the Nation; Ben Mudry for Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the World, and Communica­ tions; Rudy Othmer for Receiving Life Ranks from Scoutmaster Dale Ossenheimer were (from left) Rudy Othmer, Ben Mudry and Josh Cerny. Citizenship in the Communi­ ty, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the World; Willy Rooks for Communica­ tions; Andy Swartz for Basketry and Citizenship in From previous page— MM My Wh raffiuiceto* at 721 W (opertyiszorfl o family fe$i* Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 16. Maplewood Secretary: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to accept Deborah Baker as the secretary at Maplewood Elementary per provisions in the master contract with the MVSPA. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 17. Special Ed Supervisor: A motion was made by Mengyan to change Beverley Black's job title to Special Education/Special Needs Supervisor for 1992-93, effective July 1, 1992, with a projected salary of $41,640 (pending negotiations), supported by Stewart. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 18. Kellogg principa/curriculum director: A mo­ tion was made by Krolik to equalize the number of special education students attending school in both communities. Motion died for lack of support. A motion was made by Briggs to table the request for creating the position of Kellogg Principal/Curriculum Director until the special meeting on June 29. At that time the board would like more information such as: job description, training required, costs of the position. Supported by Stewart. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Mengyan, Stewart, Tuckey. Nay: Krolik. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 19. Scheduling of special meeting and budget hearing: A motion was made by Stewart and sup­ ported by Mengyan to schedule a special meeting for June 29, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in.the high school library. A hearing on the proposed budget will be held at that time. Ayes: all present. Absertt: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 20. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs. Ayes: all present. Absent: Spoelstra. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. (264) the Community; and David Taylor for Citizenship in the Community. Rank advancements were recognized for Josh Cerny, Life Rank; Chris Dunham, Scout Badge; Steve Frith, Scout Badge, John Jarrard, Scout Badge; Zac Jarvie, Scout Badge; Craig McDougal, Scout Badge; Ben Mudry, Life Rank; Rudy Other, Life Rank; Scott Rooks, Tenderfoot Rank; An­ dy Swartz, Star Rank; and David Taylor, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Rank. Many of the scouts in the troop participated in the CanAm Camporee in Sarnia, Canada. To recognize their participation, a special bead was presented to diem. Receiving beads were Josh Cemy, Shane Gillean, Jason Harmon, Sam Javor, Matt Knoll, Scott Rooks, Andy Swartz, and David Taylor. For Sale FOR SALE rebuilt appliances, automatic washer’s, dryer’s, refrigerators, ranges, (gas and electric) and microwaves. Lake Odessa TV & Appliance, 1039 4th Ave., Lake Odessa. 616-374-8866._____________ HANDMADE QUILTS Afaghans, baby quilts. Crocheted rag rugs, nice for wedding gifts, 510 N. Main, Nashville. 517-852-9057. Receiving their leather fob and their first bead were Chris Dunham, Steve Frith, John Jarrard, Zac Jarvie and Craig McDougal. The evening was completed with skits performed by each patrol and a special award for Scoutmaster Dale Ossenheimer. Assistant Scoutmaster in­ clude Mike Javor, Russ Cer­ ny, and Doug McDougal. Castleton Township Regular Board Meeting Date Changed from July 1 to June 24 7:30 P.M. — (263) Eaton Green Development & Exchange Co. 2!4 miles east of Charlotte on M-50, south at sign. Office (517) 543-2022 (east on Henry St. to) 407 Merritt St, Charlotte 1,556 SO. FT. LIVING AREA. New home 21x1416 living room w/skylight & open stairway. 3 bedrooms, 1V4 baths, full bath has 8’ vanity w/2 sinks. 12x12 kitchen & built-in microwave, sliding doors to deck. 21x14 family room, 1st floor laundry room w/cabinets, vestibule w/large closet, interior oak doors, fenced-in shaded backard, new utility building, 20x26 garage. Gas heat w/air conditioning. Owner will sell on land contract, $82,500. NEW HOME: Energy efficient, 3 bedroom home, 2 full baths, main floor laundry, Andersen windows, deck, concrete drive, shrubbery & trees on seeded lawn. Restricted subdivision w/underground utilities including central water system. Ready for you to move into. We have sold 3 homes like this need new model. LAND CONTRACT 10% down* no closing cost «« PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT 3 bedroom home w/kitchen, 2 full bgtbs, main floor laundry, Anderse&^gMows. gi Mows. deck, concrete driv^ ^ ^^aiT trees on on i T && trees seeded lawn tricted subdivision w/underground^utilities including central water system. $102,900. We have also sold 2 housejust like this. DEWITT TOWNSHIP. Like new 3 BR, energy efficient home. 17’ kitchen w/dining area, inin bath; 3 cmpt. basement basement .ted brick and .t paneIedroom w/stove, laundry, su.age. Central gas heat & air. 26x32 garage. Public sewer. Large shaded lot. Only $69,000. PRICE REDUCED: Spacious country home on 11+ acres. 3-4 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry,,,, family room, dining room, 1Vi baths, 2 large covered porches, deck, vinyl siding, 30x90 hip roof barn, tool shed, granary & storage building. $69,000. Maple Valley Schools. Nice starter or EATON RAPIDS: retirement home w/2 larna bedrooms. Truck Drivers • General Labor Need approximately mid-July to mid-August 1992 Apply Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. can 616/374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.O.E. Bath has glass doj^^SJub/shower w/new vanity^^^^g^ompartment basement, g lurnace has air conditioning 8x10 utility shed, on a shaded corner lot. Earlene J. King - 726-1122 Lloyd J. Eaton, Broker and Contractor �The Mople Volley News. Noshville, Tuesday. June 16. 1992 — Page 10 Golfers raiser over $8,000 for charity at Nashville course by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer No one won the airline tickets, the vacation trip to Hilton Head, or the 16-foot Sylvan Sea Monster fishing boat, but there were a lot of winners at last week’s “Iron Man of Golf’ contest in Nashville. Perhaps the real winners are the youngsters who will benefit from the $8,454 raised for Youth for Christ programs in the day-long event on the Mulberry Fore course. The event was sponsored by Battle Creek YFC and organized by its director, Bryce Sherwood, and Mulberry co-owner Tad Davis. Eleven golfers teed off at 7:30 a.m. to see who could complete the most holes before a 4:30 p.m. deadline to earn the “Iron Man” title. Each earlier had signed up sponsors who pledged to con­ tribute a set amount per hole played. Ryan Rosin of Nashville won the title by completing 183 boles in nine hours. Davis finished in second place with 171, and the Rev. Lester Golfers and caddies took part in the charity event at Mulberry Fore gathered for a group photo just before tee-off last week. Ryan Rosin of Nashville is the 1992 "Iron Man of Golf" at Mulberry Fore, playing 183 holes in nine hours to benefit Youth For Christ programs. A 1991 MVHS grad and former member of the school's golf team, Rosin is a college student now employed for the summer at the golf course. SAVE HORSEPOWER, TIME AND MONEY, ■ Only John Deere forage harvesters feature the Dura-Drum’- cuttterhead, with 40 segmented knives. Less plugging. UNIQUE DEAL, TOO. ■ Knife sharpening is a breeze. Adjustments, a cinch. Variable Rate Financing Up to 48 Months ■ When damaged, replace only a short knife. When worn, replace all 40 knives for a fracGon of Uie cost of 12 long knives. DeGroot, winner of last year’s event, finished third with 144. DeGroot, however, outdid all others in the lowest number of strokes for the day, averaging only 3.9 per hole. He also won the longest drive contest. Davis raised the most money for YFC, turning in pledges totaling $1,324. Two Battle Creek men came in se­ cond and third: Thayne Thompson with $1,200 and Duane Kiewsma with $1,000. To enter the contest, each golfer had to secure a minimum of $500 in pledges. Prizes were awarded in various categories at a late afternoon gathering in the clubhouse. Davis won a $75 gift certificate for turning in the most pledges. $25 cer­ tificates went to Rosin for the most holes played and to DeGroot for the least number of strokes per hole. The fishing boat and other prizes were offered to anyone who could score a hole-in-one in “Iron Man” play or in separate public competition. Barry County Christian School sponsored the special contest, purchasing insurance that would have paid Wheeler Marine Service in Nashville $7,850 for the boat had anyone scored on one stroke. Members of Maple Valley High School golf team served as volunteer monitors at each hole on the course to be eyewitnesses in such an event. The Christian School also served food on the grounds during the day, offering hot dogs, hamburgers and other refreshments to raise money for their new facility under construction along M-79 bewteen Nashville and Hastings. Davis says the “Iron Man” contest was a “rousing suc­ cess.” Organizers are already starting to plan next year’s event. In the first annual “Iron Man” held at Mulberry Fore last October, Davis and DeGroot racked up a combin­ ed total of $3,000 in pledges to benefit YFC programs. In the 1991 competition the two Continued on Page 11 TOOLS GOOD DEALS. ..ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings JOHN DEERE 945-9526 Tad Davis (left) played 171 holes of golf and the Rev. Lester DeGroot 144 to come in second and third in the contest. Davis was tops in pledges earned for Youth For Christ ($1,324) while DeGroot had the lowest number of strokes (average 3.9 per hole) of all 11 players. REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION LOCATED: at 157 Seminary Street, Vermontville, Michigan on ... Tuesday, June 23,1992 p.m. Sale begins at 1:OO and Real Estate Sells at 2:00 P.M. Four bedroom home on two lots, newer furnace, ci­ ty water and sewer. Good starter or rental property. OPEN HOUSES: Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 17 - 4:00-5:30 Each Day Personal Property includes 3 pc. bedroom set; dropleaf dining room table, dinette with chairs, mission oak library table, small appliances, misc. furniture, collectibles, lawn and garden items, 3 wheel motorized bicycle. anna mae schaub. ® /■K Owner Stanton’s Auctioneers & Realtors 144 S. Main, Vermontville, Ml 49096 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Ph. 517-726-0181 or FAX 726-0060 "Selling Real Estate and Personal Property at auction, anywhere" �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 16, 1992 — Page 11 Vermontville resolves Michigan Magnetics catch drain question. • by Susan Hinckley The mystery of why a municipal catch basin drains on to property of Michigan Magnetics, 203 W. Third St., has been solved. The company earlier this year complained about the drain, which dumps storm water above ground on their land. Officials of the firm had expressed concern about potential liability in case of contamination in street runoff. In May, Village Trustee Donald Martin reported that the company had offered to sell Vermontville a right-ofway that would allow the village to extend the drain in order to correct the problem. Vermontville officials first believed there was nothing in writing to indicate the village ever had a right to place a drain on the Michigan Magnetics property. At last Thursday’s council meeting, however, it was disclosed that the firm has found evidence that they had indeed given permission for the drain. “They found a document that shows they sold a right of way to the village for $1 back in 1972,” Martin said Friday. According to Village Clerk Sharon Stewart, the document was legally recorded. It shows that the village will assume all FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, butting, and light assembly openings available. High starting, wages for the nonexperienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal 1.0. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 1:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (eoe) Three Bldgs. South of torner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (localea in the Kent­ wood C&rporate Complex)* K E 01 liability for the drain. The village now plans to ex­ tend the line so that it will empty into the- nearby McLaughlin drain to correct the problem of wj-ter collec­ ting on Michigan Magnetics’ land. Martin said Friday he did not know projected costs of the proposed project but noted, “It will be solved by our next meeting, I hope.” During the meeting the council adjourned for an in­ spection tour of the site. In other business Thursday, the council: — Conducted a public hearing on a proposed in­ crease of .2641 mills in operating tax millage to be levied in 1992 and later ap­ proved the maximum opera­ tional levy of 14 mills for the 1992-’93 fiscal year. — Approved purchase of two new fire hydrants at the cost of $750 each. — Discussed but made no decision on a proposal to restrict business district alleys to one-way traffic. Superintendent’s Corner Nashville's garage sale is Saturday The annual village-wide garage sale sponsored by Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce is set for Saturday, June 20. Householders are invited to participate by setting up sales in their yards or garages. No pre-registration is necessary. In this file photo of last year's event, browsers found plenty of bargai ains. Support is really appreciated Letter to the Editor BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks On behalf of our board, administration and staff, I would like to express appreciation to everyone who has supported our school during this past year and those who voted to continue our operational funding at the annual election. Our students have benefitted greatly by volunteers and boosters over the years and this past year was no exception. It recently was noted that the entire staff for our state champion­ ship girls’ track team was made up of volunteers. It has been a good school year and we are planning ahead for an even better one next year. Thanks to everyone who has sup­ ported us in any way. Your school appreciates you. GOLF BENEFIT, continued from JO played a combined total of 316 holes of golf in nine hours, despite chilly temperaures and numerous rain showers. A total of less than $5,000 was raised then. But last week’s event was played under ideal conditions, Davis said. “It was a picture perfect day.” Though most of the golfers ended up lame and sunburned, they were very pleased over the the day’s results and the improved response to the con­ test. Davis expects it to grow more each year. He said he appreciates the help of everyone involved in staging the event, especially Richard Tobias, who oversaw fund-raising activities of the BCCS students. As for the new “Iron Man of Golf,” Ryan Rosin, a 1991 MVHS grad, former member of the school’s golf team, now a college student and summer COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner*. Mictf Lie. employee at Mulberry Fore, was hobbling around a bit the day after the contest. “It’s not something you’re going to do every day,” he said. The Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation’s annual meeting will be June 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Congrega­ tional Church. Cake and ice cream will be served. Correction— A story in last week’s Maple Valley News incorrect­ ly identified the parents of scholarship winner Jason Carpenter. He is the son of Kriss and Terry Carpenter of Charlotte and Renee and Stan Carter of Nashville. ST. JUDE NOVENA-May the sacred heart of Jesus be adorned, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now, and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Say this 9 times a day, by the eighth day, your prayer will be answered. It has never been know to fail. Publication must be promised. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS WO Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available. 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville r Dear editor: It certainly is a shame that most of the merchants in the Maple Valley area couldn’t take the time to put a sign in their display windows, recognizing the achievements of the Maple Valley girls’ state track team champions. It was the first state title ever for Maple Valley. A state title comes along on­ ly once in the life time of a coach. Most towns would celebrate with signs and banners waving. Maple Syrup Corp, meeting planned Community Notices #1748 M.V. Girl’s Track Team deserved local displays National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corperate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 524, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm. PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. Les Boldrey Nashville Girls’ eagers place 2nd in Olivet tourney The basketball team of Sarah Leep, Joy Stine, Dana Hasselback, and Holly Taylor finished second, playing under the name of "Hoopus Allioops" in a tournament in Olivet over Memorial Day weekend. The girls played in the Women's Open Division, which consisted of all high school and college women. The team won five games and lost two in one day. The team members look forward to playing in several tour­ naments this summer. STANTON’S (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNN STRCCT UCCMOflTMIUC. .IICHiC/in 49096 riAsme (517)852-1717 . XX TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! Four bedroom home located on 10 acres with barn and sugar shanty. Super paved road location. Priced at $69,500. (CH-118) K Mobile home located on approx, one acre. Priced at $31,900. (CH-113) L-104. Price reduced to $14,900! 10 acre bldg, site in Nashville area. Contract terms. Great view! Home located on 15 acres plus three U*. ON MONDAY, JUNE 1 for $124,00 SOLD AT_ Two story home with fenced back yard, deck. Only $32,000. (N-88) •_ ip-r|ONre to 2.45. SOLO AT AUCTION area. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS THURSDAY, JUNE 18.................................................. Home located on Plains Street in Eaton Rapids. MONDAY, JUNE22 Country home on approx. 1.3 acres in the Mulliken area. TUESDAY, JUNE 23................................................................ Two story home located in Vermontville. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24............................................................... One story home located in Kalamazoo. FRIDAY, JULY 31 - Excellent 200 acre farm in Eaton County with home, buildings, and lots of woods. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swm (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �Where I Quality Counts Vermontville Grocery /-r OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville 7Z6"Uaaum 44MU We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. America’’s Finest America’s Finest Boneless Beef America’s Finest Ground Beef r from Round Tip steak Round Steak £5 "MWB JAIM A'M -" O W i ??6 w6 6 esssrr ill®? MWwesssr Leon’s Breaded Country Kitchen Valu-Pak Potato Salad Pork cutlets $|89 Franks $949 Pkg. ■■ PRODUCE | GROCERIES GROCERIES Ultra 42 Use or With Bleach 33 Use Large Sweet, California Grape Jelly Tide 98-110 oz. Plums 9 Pack Hawaiian Punch 33Lf Shurfine Distilled or Sun Blushed Georgia Drinking water S3 // C’fll Aw Aw 1 lb. Qtrs. Shurfine g Peaches Sweet Calif. Green Seedless Grapes Pre-Priced 69* Hi-Dri Calif. Long White, New Potatoes W.® $199 Both Tissue BEVERAGES Apple sauce 5 lb. bag Gold Medal Flour — Limit One with $10.00 Purchase — Frozen Dinners Pre-Priced *7.99 5 oz. Zippe Asst. jj PRODUCTS BAKERY SllH Fresh $6oo Dog Food CI J/S10 Burrit | EEExpifCS xxppirifeCsS 666-20-92 -2-200-9-922 F mMaAnNuUfFaAcCtTuUrReErRsSc CoOuUpPoOnN | Im** GQOD ONLY FROM 6-15 to 6-201 FREE (up to $159) Br e a d + dep. dep W w fl vl I DAIRY q Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Milk $199 JAH SAVE ^00 on any 1 lb. package of | Good from June 15,1992 to June 20, 1992 | Good only Vermontville Grocery YOU 607 0NE BETTY CROCKER CREAMY DELUXE OR PARTY FROSTNG Good Week of 6-15-92 to 6-20-92 Only at Vermontville Grocery Supplier Code 138173 GMMCV1O0 brand DOG FOOD at 20512 - V = 30C 5406006213 09 |, oon Onr cowon per purrtav Goodonh on product ntood d — PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, JUNE 20 — FREE SUPERMOIST CAKE MIX, WHEN 20 lb. Purina' Grrravy The tasteyou love without the cholesterol | UWSnifl Cojpon 'tuddertopurelUK produnskx raair gal. (26 oz. box box,up to $1.99) I !1 -B^ 1 utter’, |||, FREE(up to $1.99) EDEE Purina® Biscuits when you buy ! I Can't Believe 16 Not, 20 ounce 2f-o_ r ' ; $ $ 2/$3°° 25 lb. Purina Gravy Brand 8-11 oz. Banquet Pepsi $O■■Q O 46-48 oz. Musselman’s 9 /rC JA A 6 pk. Northern Asst. J} Fruit Juicy Drinks......... 10 lb. bag I $$ C1 32 oz. Smucker’s cdarratpaatoen oMrm thoWWrfittaacdbr * araftio ttraaartcbdrb *Cr attrail rhanil ttanbaion ta antlb/natik ohn oofof <<w Kw . _ BIIcdrapaonMm I Bartate ortho* aatorartbr*Cahntatl/ntkh of K _ WndreBcTjhFoodiDcpvwciariNWDtitximw Lrat 3 | oacaxpcapcrparttaK GoodoafcoalCaiBchrxkiNoi ■ tanTT1 Am other ia<coohimo(nvd Otkr cxator — •« 01991 Vai< HAhBURGER, TUNA OR SKILLET(MXCOHR MIACTCHK)EN HELPERSShurfine BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE Good Week of 6-15-92 to 6-20-92 Only at Vermontville Grocery Supplier Code 139173 GMMCV179 Beet Sugar 5 lb.-___ Expires 6-20-92 | Capistar Coupon SUGAR $139l ■ With this n — coup on Limit one with coupon and $10.00 grocery purchase excluding cluding alcohol al & tobacco products. Coupon good only the week of June 15,1992 2 at participating Capistar Food Stores. Maximum Coupon Value 44c । � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-06-19.pdf e385699683d54f4e87876da00b643123 PDF Text Text Bulk PAID U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS, 49058 P l ic Library hurch Street No. f , MI. 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan VRSTMIGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) 121S CHURCH SI HUSTINGS, Ml 490581899 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 42 — Tuesday, May 19, 1992 Nashville council rescinds alley abandonment procedu re with alleys constructed a cen­ lawns, trash barrels, storage tury or more ago to facilitate buildings, or as private StaffWriter Though there is no record access by horse-drawn driveways — rendering many that it was ever offically firefighting equipment. They of them impassable. “I’m sick and tired of adopted, a procedure for alley also served as pathways to abandonment in Nashville was stables located at the rear of fighting it,” said President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra, who rescinded last Thursday by a some properties. In modem times the alleys in April advocated a mass unanimous vote of the Village have become a bone of con­ abandonment of all but the Council. The nine-step procedure, in tention for the council. critical alleys in the downtown place since the early 1980s, Although the alleys belong to area and those fronted by ' has been used as a guideline the village, over the years residences. “We’re wasting for handling alley abandon­ some property owners have time at every meeting appropriated the (discussing alleys). It’s time ment requests. Most residential blocks in thoroughfares adjoining their we took action.” President Ray Hinckley at Nashville are criss-crossed lots for installation of fences, by Susan Hinckley Maple Valley Schools to seek two-mill increase June 8 The Maple Valley Board of Education last week agreed to ask school district voters for an additional two mills in the June 8 annual school election. The board May 11 approv­ ed ballot, language for the election, in which seven can­ didates will vie for three open seats on the board and in which voters will be asked to renew the current 20.71 operational millage for three years. The additional two-mill levy for three years, if ap­ proved, would be used for building and site improvements. Superintendent Ozzie Parks presented data showing pro­ jects that could be done with the $990,000 that would be generated over a three-year period. Six more classrooms and special areas could be added; Maplewood school could undergo needed renovations; storage areas could be added, parking lots resurfaced, and sidewalks, playgrounds, restrooms, heating units, in­ tercoms, and electrical and lighting systems could be upgraded throughout the district. Revenue generated by the levy would be dedicated sole­ ly to building and site im­ provements and renovations, the superintendent said. The proposal was first discussed in April as a means of upgrading and- expanding overcrowded facilities in the wake ofvoters’ overwhelming February defeat of a $10.45 million expansion plan. Parks described the new proposal as a “pay-as-you go plan” that would allow the board “to do what you can, as you can.” The superintedent said he sees the gradual addition of traditional classrooms to ex­ isting buildings as a preferred alternative to adding portable classrooms. “It’s a wiser use of our money than portables,” observed Trustee Joe Briggs. For taxpayers, the two-mill proposal would translate into $2 for every $1,000 of a pro­ perty’s state equalized valua­ tion, or $1 for each $1,000 of property assessment. last month’s meeting, had ask­ ed Spoelstra, as head of the council’s Policy Committee to formulate a set of new guidelines. But Spoelstra said Thursday he would not “waste any more ofmy time” bringing proposed guidelines to the council only to have them turned down. “If this council is afraid so­ meone’s feelings are going to be hurt, that’s too bad,” add­ ed Spoelstra. “We need some hard and fast rules on closing (alleys),” said Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. “We had a policy and it was not being followed,” respond­ ed Spoelstra. Portions of the procedural guidelines were in direct con­ flict with a provision of the General Law Village Charter under which Nashville operates, which spells out re­ quirements for vacating all or part of public streets, highways, lanes, alleys or grounds. Michigan law states exactly what steps the council must take when it decides to vacate such property, and those steps are considerably simpler than those outlined in the pro­ cedural guideline that had been in place until rescinded last week. Under charter law, when the council considers it ad­ visable to vacate, discontinue or abolish an alley (or highway, street, lane or public ground), it shall by resolution declare its intent and appoint a time not less than four weeks Pennock Hospital drive begins locally by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville residents will have an opportunity, starting this week, to join in the Pen- nock Partnership to update the Hastings hospital. Pledges for three-year con­ tributions will be sought locally through letters or personal contacts by seven Nashville volunteers. The local campaign is part of a larger effort aimed at raising $600,000 of the $4.7 Nashville business and community leaders who will conduct a local campaign for pledges to support Pennock Hospital's modernization program are (seated, from left) Anne Kent, Irene Furlong, Eloise Wheeler; (standing) Nelson Brumm, Carroll Wolff, David Mace, chairperson; and Richard Genther. million project, begun in mid­ April, to modernize the hospital’s obstetrical and surgical departments. In addition to funds raised by the capital campaign now under way, construction is be­ ing funded through borrowing and reserves. Nashville is part of the Community Division cam­ paign, which also encom­ passes the Lakewood area, Middleville, Gun Lake, Delton and rural Barry Coun­ ty. Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, publisher of the Maple Valley News, is Com­ munity Division chairman. Nashville pharmacist David Mace, who heads the local campaign committee, says the drive is a “grass-roots pro­ gram” to reach out to com­ munity residents. Other members of the Nashville committee who will be contacting prospective donors are Nelson Brumm, Irene Furlong, Richard Genther, Anne Kent, Eloise Wheeler and Carroll Wolff. “The key to the whole cam­ paign is the people who are in­ volved,” observed Thomas after that date when it shall meet and hear objections to the resolution. Notice of the meeting, with a copy of the resolution, shall be given in the manner prescribed by the Open Meetings Act of 1976. See Counci I, Page 2 Carl's Market event to benefit Special Olympics Carl's Market employees are busy getting ready for Saturday's event, when they will serve hot dogs, chips and pop in a Special Olympics fund-raiser. Checking the Pepsi supply are Assistant Manager Wayne Kirwin and Cheryl Johns, produce manager. Employees of Carl’s Market in Nashville will serve hot dogs, pop and chips at the store from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23, to raise funds for the Special Olym­ pics program to be staged at Mt. Pleasant the first weekend of June. Spartan Company has been a longtime sponsor of the an­ nual athletic contest for Michigan’s physically or mentally impaired youths. Employees at each of Carl’s four store locations — Nashville, Sunfield, Lake Odessa and Dimondale — are conducting fund-raisers on various dates to benefit the program. The campaign at the Nashville store also includes a Saturday sale of baked good made and donated by employees. All proceeds of both events will go to Special Olympics. The hot dog stand will be located outside the store near the front entry. Picnic tables will be placed nearby for the convenience of diners, said Assistant Manager Wayne Kirwin. In This Issue... • Weight room gets ‘green light’ from school band • Kellogg students enjoy ‘Mexican Tour’ • Memorial Day parades to be held Monday • Sunday concert, art show delight MV crowd �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 2 COUNCIL RECINDS ALLEY PROCEDURE, An objection to the propos­ ed action of the council may be filed with the clerk in writing, and if an objection is filed the alley or a part of it shall not be vacated or discon­ tinued except by a two-thirds vote of the members of the council. Key changes brought about by rescinding the council’s procedural guideline are elmination of criteria that all adjoining property owners must initiate the abandonment request, that alleys be aban­ doned only in increments of one block, and that no alley in use by the public may be abandonded. The rules have not been consistently followed in previous alley abandonments, which convinced the council that it was best to revert to the basic state law. “We are back to where we are now, only cleaner,’’ observed Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer, a lawyer. The action was taken after Roger Adams, representing Nashville Baptist Church, at Thursday y meeting poiqfod, out inconsistencies" sences between. eween. state law andihe. village’spro-1 cedural guiiddin'es. The Baptists have been seeking aban­ donment of an alley adjacent to their church on Phillips Street in order to attach a fellowship hall-gymnasium to the north side of the building. The church owns all but one HOSPITAL DRIVE r Kaufman, Pennock Hospital’s director of public affairs. “These people think this is important, that’s why they are involved.” The local volunteers met last Wednesday morning at Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank to plan campaign strategy. Also present were Kauffman and John Morrow of Monaghan Associates, a Grand Rapids firm retained by the hospital as campaign counsel. Kaufman noted that less than 3 percent of total pro­ ceeds will pay for fund­ raising, which is far below average for similar campaigns. “You are raising friends as well as funds; you are selling of the properties abutting the entire east-west alley, which would be only partially covered by the new structure. The Baptists’ request’ for abandonment was turned down by the councilin close votes in October1990 and again last March. In a reverse twist of language, the procedural guideli nes had said that the il by a two-thirds vote c‘cdUncil wulld refuse a request for abandonment of an alley. The state law says a two-thirds vote of the council is necessary to approve aban­ donment of an alley if any ob­ jection to the proposal is received. In other business Thursday, continued from front page a good product,” Morrow ad­ vised the Nashville volunteers. “Clearly, Pen­ nock Hospital is a unique hospital, a very, very sound institution with an array of specialists that normally is not seen in an area of this size.” The campaign ends June 30, but organizers hope to have pledges in hand by a mid-June deadline. Gifts may be made in honor or memory of others; families may wish to offer a combined memorial donation. Everyone who contributes to the fund will be recognized in listings at the hospital, said organizers. Pledges totaling about twothirds of the $600,000 capital campaign goal have already been received through five campaign divisions: family, medical staff, special gifts, business and professional and community. Improvements to Pennock’s obstetrics facility will provide seven single birthing rooms, each to be “home” to the new mother and baby from admis­ sion through labor, delivery, recovery and balance of stay. A dedicated delivery room will be provided for cesarean sections and to deal with more difficult cases. A nursery will be provided to care for the babies when not with their mothers. Currently there are 400 deliveries annually at Pennock; the new facility will accommodate an additional 200. In the surgical department, the new unit will place heavy emphasis on the ability to care for outpatients, who now represent an increasing pro­ portion of Pennock’s total surgical volume, growing by 7 percent annually. The facility will provide two additional operating rooms, an endoscopy room, five inpatient recovery spaces and 17 outpatient recovery beds. In addition, the project will update electrical and emergency power systems, and will provide a new larger elevator to meet increased pa­ tient volume and also to ac­ commodate patients in trac­ tion or who have additional life support systems accompa­ nying them when they must be moved. Ass A Group roup, Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car is insured with the new Auto-Owners A+ program, saving money isn't one of them. If you are a mem­ ber of a company approved retirement association or group, from frontpage the council: — Approved a resolution that will make federallybpcked flood insurance available to Nashville proper­ ty owners who want or need it. Previously only Castleton Township, not the village, had been listed as a participating community in the progam, ex­ plained Dywer. — Authorized Hinckley to execute a settlement agree­ ment with Sidney Green, as presented by village attorneys and approved by the council. Lance Thornton, representing the law firm of Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Rankin and Cooper of Grand Rapids and Benton Harbor, said details of the terms will not be released until settlement documents are signed. The action ends a lengthy and costly legal battle in which Green, in both criminal and civil court ac­ tions, lost his fight against compliance with Nashville’s junk ordinance at his R.& F. Industries property on South Main Street. — Asked Trustee Richard Tobias to contact local service organizations for help in cleanup of Kent Mead’s pro­ perty at 104 Middle Street. A cerebral palsy victim who monthly collects about two tons of corrugated cardboard in Nashville to benefit CP sports programs, Mead needs help to finalize cleanup at his home now that he takes the recyclable material directly to Carl’s Market for bailing in­ stead of storing it at his home. Village officials said municipal equipment or funds legally cannot be used on private property. About $150 is needed to rent a dumpster, which will be hauled at no fee by Hastings Sanitary Service, said Village Clerk Rose Heaton. — Turned over to Dwyer for compilation two proposed rental agreement forms for the Community Center in Putnam Park. The two forms, one recommended by the village’s insurer and the other a copy of that used by Maple Grove Township for rental of their hall, were presented for coun­ cil consideration by Chairman Chaffee and Trustee Jeff Beebe of the Ordinance Com­ mittee. Officials said one form was too complex, the other too simple. — Heard Beebe report that General Motors will furnish a car for demolition in a train­ ing exercise for Nashville fire and ambulance crews. It is ex­ pected that the auto will be us­ ed for demonstration of Jaws of Life extraction equipment which the local fire depart­ ment hopes to acquire, said Beebe. — Accepted the resignation of Tobias from the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals. He said he feels serving on the ZBA and the same time is a council conflict at ofthe in- terest. Tobias was elected as a village trustee in March, and took office April 1. ZBA members are appointed by the council. you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on your automobile insurance. Contact us now for more information. Snows to celebrate 50th anniversary Howard and Dorothy (Norton) Snow will be cele­ brating their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 31, at the Spring Valley Community Church, Mayer, Ariz. They were married June 1, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pa., while serving in World War II. They are formerly from Nashville and Battle Creek, but were transferred to Phoenix in 1955 and retired from AT&T in 1978. They have one son, Raymond and Linda Snow, and two granddaughters. School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Wednesday, May 20 Tacos/chips, Ie t tuce/cheese, peach, butter sandwich. Thursday, May 21 Comdog, pork and beans, mixed fruit, cookie. Friday, May 22 Pizza buns, green beans, fresh fruit, graham crackers. Monday, May 25 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26 M ini-sub/bun, lettuce/cheese, pea, pear. NOTE: Choose one entree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. Salads sold daily. Maplewood School Wednesday, May 20 Chicken nuggets w/dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich, fruit cocktail. Thursday, May 21 Macaroni and cheese, car­ rot and celery stix, meat sand­ wich, apple. Friday, May 22 Pizza, peas, pears. Monday, May 25 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26 Burritos, peas, pears. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 20 ♦Salad, Tacos, lettuce and cheese, refried beans, peaches. Thursday, May 21 ♦Salad, * Sloppy jo/bun, ♦Tuna sandwich, baked beans, fruitjuice, roll and but­ ter, salad bar. Friday, May 22 ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, fresh fruit. Monday, May 25 No School. Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26 ♦Salad, ’Sloppy jo/bun, Tuna Sandwich, peas, com bread, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. PHONE 945-9554 for Maple Valley News Ads! I 24- Hours Daily, 7 Days i. I Business Services vluto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ThtNoHMbrnPeofllt," ~~ Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379._____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Meet Louie ...who lost by not checking us out on RV • Motorcycle Boats & 4-Wheel insurance Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contac ...* Toblas’109 M- M,in- Nashville, Ml 49073 -517-852-2005 | �— £W r vr»'Z yc>B<f>i;T sli|Vf{>o^ wetfftV v'»*« The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 3 Weight room gets ‘green light’ from Board of Education by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A weight-lifting room will be added to the complex at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School for an extremely low cost to the district. The Board of Education voted last Monday to con­ tribute $3,000 to the project, initiated and primarily financ­ ed by the MVHS Student Council. That organization already has earmarked $6,000 from its pop sales-fund for the building and plans to add another $2,000 expected from candy sales. Estimated cost of the 28x40 pole-style structure has been set at $11,000, according to William Farnsworth, athletic director and assistant principal. He said volunteer labor under direction of Steven Priddy, a licensed local con­ tractor who has volunteered his services, will construct the building on a site designated last week by the board. Hometown Lumber will fur­ nish the materials at cost. Without these advantages, Farnsworth told the board, “This building could be around $20,000 to build but it will be under $11,000, priced down to the last nail.” He pointed to the cost effec­ tiveness ofthe board’s $3,000 contribution. This logic helped change the mind of Trustee Ted Spoelstra, who said he favored the project but was ‘ ‘a little leery ofthe board putting money into it when we need classroom space. ” After listening to Farn­ sworth and others, Spoelstra decided the weight lifting room was a good investment and the proposal passed by a unanimous vote. Principal Larry Lenz pointed out that the room also will Serve as another teaching station for the school’s physical education classes, and Farnsworth stressed its potential use in the Communi­ ty Education program. He program at Sparta High also noted that several School, but has never served academically “at risk’’ as director. students may benefit from it. In other business Monday, “Kids today are excited the board: about weight lifting,” said — Awarded certificates to Farnsworth. “With this com­ 163 students in grades 4, 5, 7, munity there is not a lot for 8, 10 and 11 for satisfactory kids to do.” peformance on essential math The weight room will be and-or reading skills in under direction of staff and Michigan Education Assess­ volunteers who will provide ment Program tests or perfect positive role models for scores in MEAP science tests. students, he said. The school Many ofthe youngsters and already owns some equipment their parents were on hand for needed for the room, and its the ceremony. In the past, cer­ use will be equally available tificates were awarded only to boys’ and girls’ classes, for perfect scores in each sub­ noted Farnsworth. ject but the new MEAP math The weight room project and reading tests are now was first proposed to the mord difficult. board last month by Dan — Heard Principal Larry Finkler, a junior representing the student council. The board decided at that time to table the matter pending considera­ tion of site plans and cost of utility hookups. Also last week Monday, the board interviewed two finalists in its search to replace retiring Community Education Director Kay Hartzler. After conducting public in­ terviews with Robert Duke, Community Education Direc­ tor at Galesburg-Augusta schools, and Diana Trimberger, principal of Kenowa Hills Alternative Education High School, the board decided to offer a con­ tract to Trimberger at a salary of about $32,000 per year. Parks said there were 23 ap­ £ plicants for the position. The £ field was initially narrowed to six on the basis of qualifica­ tions, experience and state i certification. The two who appeared at Monday’s meeting were selected by a school board committee that earlier had in­ I terviewed the six semifinalists. & Trimberger, who holds a master’s degree in education administration from MSU, began her 15-year career in community education by for­ mulating a migrant worker I Lenz say that 56 of the 110 tenth-graders did not meet MEAP qualifications. These students will be retested. Star­ ting this year, MEAP tests count toward the stateendorsed diplomas that will be mandatory when the class graduates. — Decided not to alter its present policy of paying fuel suppliers who had requested the board change its system so that payment could be made in a more timely manner. It sometimes takes a month or more for the supplier to receive payment since board approval is required for is­ suance of checks. But Trustee Lynn Mengyan said, “If we set a precedent we’re going to have to make it equitable (for all vendors).” — Heard a report from Mengyan on recent investiga­ tion by the board’s Labor­ Management Committee into complaints from a parents’ group at Fuller Street Elemen­ tary. The committee met with all involved parties and made recommendations that call for immediate update and im­ provement ofthe staff evalua­ tion process and improved levels of communication district-wide, particulary in written form, in order to “build a stronger educational system for our students.” Mengyan said teachers are “very supportive” of the recommendations, which will now go to the board’s Policy Committee for development. — Heard a report from Fuller-Kellogg Principal Nan­ cy Potter on the recent suc­ cessful sixth-grade camp at Mystic Lake and granted per­ mission for next year’s camp, tentatively set for April 28-30. — Heard a report from Maplewood Principal Jeannie Putnam on the success of a state-funded in-home preschool program currently being conducted in the district for 10 selected children and their parents. — Agreed to offer for sale several old computers, typewriters and other equip­ ment now in storage at the high school. ■»improve bum tt! It! £ We make loans for all types of home improvements. £ e E If you have "Spring Fix-Up Fever", c stop in and see us TODAY! Obituaries Pearl A. Briggs ___ VERMONTVILLE - Pearl A. Briggs, 76 of Vermontville passed away Wednesday, May 13, 1992 at the Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Mr. Briggs was bom in Chester Township, the son of Verri and Vera (Fettefman) Briggs. He served with the United States Army during World War n and was a truck driver for Gale Briggs Trucking, retiring in 1977. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post #2406. Mr. Briggs is survived by his wife, Beulah; three step­ daughters, Joyce Nisse of Vermontville, Dolores Resseguie ofJackson, Nancy Hamil­ ton of Charlotte; two sisters, Velma Cole and Shirley VanLoton both of Charlotte; 10 grandchildren; 16 great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 16 at the Pray Funeral Home with Reverend George Fleming officiating. Burial was at the Center Eaton Cemetery. § g 3 '0 Remember.. Eaton Federal MONDAY, MAY 25th We fill your URNS • Fresh Flowers • Ums • Silk • Liners • Arrangements • Wreaths Mapes Family Florist 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-2050 Open: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. £ FDIC INSURED FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 Bank HMLNUtm LENDER All Eaton Federal offices will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Fatal accident stuns Nashville community back in 1938 The death of a popular local couple in a tragic auto crash in Jackson County stunned the Nashville community 54 years ago this week. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on May 19, 1938. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde in fatal automobile accident Hamilton News received Tuesday morning of a fatal highway accident to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hamilton of Nashville, who had left Nashville early that morning for a two-day visit with relatives in Adrian and vicinity, shocked and sad­ dened the community. Mrs. Hamilton was killed instantly near Parma, and Mr. Hamilton lingered until Wednesday forenoon, critical­ ly injured with no hopes of recovery, when he passed away in Mercy Hospital, Jackson. Deputy SheriffCaley, in the sheriff’s office at Hastings, was the first to learn ofthe ac­ cident, and phoned here... Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hamilton and Mrs. Ard Decker were driven to Parma and Jackson by S. E. Powers, remaining until late in the evening. Mr. Hamilton’s mother, Mrs. A. E. Hamilton of Adrian, and his younger sister, Mrs. Will Slout ofLan­ sing, who hadjoined them, re­ mained in Jackson. Carroll Hamilton and family went to Jackson from Ft. Wayne, and he and his family then came here. Some of the family group went back to Jackson Wednesday. The accident occurred on US-12 two miles west of Par­ ma, about 7:30 a.m., when a car driven by William Burras of Kalamazoo, who was head­ ed west, went out of control on a sharp uphill curve, accor­ ding to Parma dispatches, quoting Coroner Jason B. Mead of Jackson, who said the car swerved off the north side of the pavement and that Mr. Burras pulled the car sharply back and it crossed to the south side ofthe pavement directly into the path ofthe car driven by Mr. Hamilton. Both cars were demolished. There were no eye witnesses, but the state police and coroner’s investigation brought out these facts. The speedometer on Mr. Hamilton’s car apparently broken, registered 35 miles an hour, it was said. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Bur­ ras, both suffering from critical internal injuries, were taken to Mercy Hospital, Jackson. Mrs. Burras, riding with her husband, suffered a leg fracture. Mr. Hamilton, an employee of the Farmers Co-Operative Creamery, had worked nights, and had Tuesday nights off, so they had arrang­ ed to leave early Tuesday, as soon as he could get ready after coming from the creamery, to visit his mother and others. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton formerly lived in Adrian or vicinity, and have since resid­ ed in the Nashville vicinity, and more recently in Nashville with E. V. Smith, making a home for him and caring for him. They have reared a fine family of three, Sam Hamilton of Nashville, Mrs. Ard Decker of Castleton, and Carroll Hamilton of Ft. Wayne, all graduates of the Nashville school, and with families. They have a host of friends who have recognized their worth in the communities in which they have lived, and their fine steady in­ fluence in the home and community. Mrs. Hamilton was an ac­ tive member of the Baptist Church, and had been active formerly in the Northwest Kalamo Home Management group, and more recently of the Pythian Sisters; and Mr. Hamilton in the Knights of Pythias, and sports, particularly in the baseball ac­ tivities. Both had been active in the Barnes P.T.A. There are few homes that have not known personally the sympathetic and heartening presence of Mrs. Hamilton at some time. They were tireless workers, throughly dependable, enjoying life thoroughly, and a devoted family. A double funeral service has been arranged for Friday at 2 p.m. from the Hess Funeral Home. Club ladies visit Commonwealth Starr On Thursday, 23 ladies of the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club, carrying with them 84 quarts of canned fruit and 15 pints ofjelly, went to visit Starr Commonwealth School for Boys, Albion, and had a pleasant and interesting day. Mrs. R. V. Hess, Mrs. C. E. Mater, Mrs. Horace Powers and Mrs. Coy Brumm furnished the transportation. The ladies were invited for luncheon and afterward they were shown the school, the work room and grounds, and later met Floyd Starr in the board room, where he shook hands with each lady, and gave a short talk inviting them to come any time, as there were no regular visiting hours. Mrs. Wotring, president of the Woman’s Literary Club, has since received a letter of thanks from Starr Commonwealth. (Note: The letter from Barbara Wambold, finanical secretary, thanked the ladies for their donation of canned fruits and jellies which, she wrote, “will add to the enjoyment of the boys’ meals while supplying necessary sweets in a very desirable form.”) Villagers pleased with street oiling Villagers are enthusiastic over this spring’s oiling ofthe streets, which they consider a superior job. Two motor tanks, bearing the word “Honey,” which may be all right for owner­ ship, but not a true indicator of contents, were brought here and the oil was applied hot and sprayed on. Later, Leland Weaks, street commissioner, scraped the streets, and what a relief to drive on dustless, smooth sur­ faced streets. And what a relief for housekeepers. It comes the nearest to black-topping streets that Nashville has ever had. Street dust in Nashville, with so much motor traffic and so many very large trucks circulating, has come to be very much of a problem. Maude Wotring (second from right) was president of the Nashville Woman’s Literary Club when the group donated a quantity of home-canned goods to Starr Commonwealth in a 1938 visit. During the tour the ladies met Floyd Starr, founder of the Albion facility for boys. Five past WLC presidents are seen in this 1950 photo of the club's 50th anniversary. From left: Belle Everts, Lottie Bell, Lillie Vance, Maude Wotring and Lillie Smith. Crops damaged week’s frosts by last Killing frosts last week, that left films of ice, caused exten­ sive damamge to fruit and garden crops and grains all over this section of Michigan. Grapes, berries, cherries and part of the apple crop seemed ruined. Mrs. Purchis’ pupils and others in concert Piano pupils of Mrs. John Purchis, assisted by the Charlotte High school or­ chestra and Hoto Highby, flute soloist, director and composer of music, were presented in a splendid recital Thursday evening at the Nashville W. K. Kellogg school auditorium, a two-part concert, highly enjoyed by those in attendance. Castleton Twp. board voted half mill tax Castleton Township board at its meeting on Wednesday night of last week voted to spread a half mill tax this year, following three years in which there was no township tax. It was also discovered that none ofthe constables had fil­ ed a bond, so there is no legally qualified constable. The Township Board deferred making an appointment until next meeting. Nashville tourist camp in readiness Putnam Park was the ideal site for a tourist camp in 1938. It had shade from scores of young maples; overlooked the beautiful Thornapple River and the paved highway e gway leading eang into no Nashville asv e from rom the e nor; north; had a (ou (outdoor) oor)res rooms wading pools for children, and was located close to the business district but well away from "all noise, smoke and dust," noted The Nashvill Nashville News. Electricity was furnished as part of the free camp packag e. Nashville’s free tourist camp is now set and ready for the camping and trailer folks who will soon be driving into Michigan from many states to enjoy the beauty of Michigan’s lakes, streams and forests. Large signs are being put up on all the main highways leading into Nashville. A large sign is being placed at the north end of the river bridge, indicating the driveway into Putnam Park, where electric lights have been placed and facilities for connecting trailers and camps with electricity. Tables and seats are available, and home people as well as tourists are invited to make free use of these facilities for dinners, suppers and picnic parties. The village authorities and the Nashville Chamber of Commerce are dividing the expense of all arrangements, this expense being trifling, as most ofthe necessary facilities had previously been provided. A committee from the Chamber of Commerce is placing the signs along the highways, and is looking after other details of having everything in readiness for those who may want to avail themselves ofthe privileges of the camp. Putnam Park is ideally located for tourist camp pur­ poses. It has an abundance of fine shade from scores of young maples; it overlooks beautiful Thomapple River and the paved highway leading into the village from the north. It has rest rooms,, wading pools for the iittle folks, and while it is close to the business section of the town, it is away from all noise, smoke and dust.... Village officials will have control of the park and will welcome all visitors and tourists. While nearly all tourists, whether camping in tents of trailers, are provided with equipment for cooking, it is hoped in the near future to have several open air fire places provided at convenient places in the park for the free use of all who care to use them. While the tourist travel has hardly started as yet, the camp is now in readiness and all visitors are heartily welcome. News in Brief — Vem McPeck was called to the former Conklin farm, west of Three Bridges, Monday night, where someone was fussing around the chickens. — Robert Beedle and Ralph Wetherbee enjoyed their trout fishing trip to Indian River, which of course means they secured trout. — Miss Edna Brumm of Nashville, home economics teacher at Luther, who has made a fine record in school and civic circles there, previously teaching at Bear Lake, is leaving the Luther school faculty at the close of this year. — The Wolcott harness shop is to have a fresh coat of paint this season. — The Olin home and dou­ ble garage on Middle Street have a new spring dress. — The former Minerva Rothaar home on Maple Street has been repainted by its new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Will Martin. — Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Flook went to Holland on Wednesday of last week, celebrating her birthday by at­ tending the Tulip Festival. — Mrs. Philip Garlinger received the gift for the oldest mother present at the Evangelical Church on Mother’s Day, and Mrs. Milo Hill for the youngest mother. — Dr. M. A. Hoff of Lake Odessa was in Nashville Tuesday, caring for several of Dr. Lofdahl’s patients. — Ed Feldpausch, Hastings, playing softball at third base Tuesday evening of last week, suffered a broken leg when Don Flynn slid into him. — Bert Trautwein, who cut his knee with an axe, came to the (Nashville) hospital for attention. — Donald Langham had his tonsils removed last Friday by Dr. Morris — Joyce Dawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dawson, has scarlet fever. — Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and family of St. Mary’s have purchased the former Lapham house in Maple Grove Center for residence purposes. — The Wenger store is undergoing quite a transfor­ mation, both outside and in­ side. The outside front was painted first and new screen placed, then work on the in­ terior was started, cleaning, rearranging and painting of the market and rear room. The coping ofthe Wenger and Smith buildings was also repaired. — Charles Dane, Vermont­ ville, recently shipped a (railroad) car load of eggs, 450 cases. — Porter Kinne has sold the residence property oc­ cupied by Mrs. Esther Ken­ nedy, to Mrs. Mary Hois­ ington, who has sold her home to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rowlader, who own the ad­ joining property, the former Ella Feighner home. This will give the Rowladers a garage site. Mrs. Kennedy will store her goods and visit for a while. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 5 Nashville Chamber to meet before summer break A meeting April 2 and one teresting ideas presented on on May 7 helped Nashville how we can help.” Chamber of Commerce com­ Also that evening, Tad plete its business before a Davis of Mulberry Fore summer break, reports outlined plans for future Chamber Secretary Mary growth and development at Oiler. the golf course. At the April meeting, At the May meeting discus­ discussion centered on ways sion centered around the “Job to encourage new businesses Talk” program presented and to help promote assistance recently to Maple Valley ninth-graders, and of the to visitors to Nashville. “Assisting persons in­ benefits to the young people terested in starting new who participated. “It’s a good way to help businesses through the proper procedures and channels these kids get a personal view should always be a priority of of small business manage­ the chamber,” stated Ohler. ment, and get them thinking “There were some very in- of the future,” said Chamber Sj« &<& Only what’s donefor Christ will last. tn 726-0569 Krttptilk^ E "Hfa'iMlW R EALTR *_■ Bkfcjapufc REALTOR- WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ■ -klLMili “ OtawMtte ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 ® Hsk. pbw; sbl i m fciteiistait RES Office it btniririiMi ti faiiafefciMn . k k -iaitaiAi |ii kiKiiint*1 (517) 726-0637 (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA l L RM 119 North Main, Nashville KU -JoftW’F fe of Mr. ■*lfej7 k CC, Hi 4 Ji fl HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HOME COOKING ATITS BEST 130 S. Main St., Vermontville w rfeN?^ ,ii igi fci 852-0845 Nashville, Mich. AUTO SERVICE CENTER mSSuI^ 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. N9151350-60 EDUCATION ABOUT LIFE CAN BEGIN AFTER OUR GRADUATION Education is a wonderful thing which we all get by going at least through high school, and then on to college if we have the opportunity and the motiva­ tion for it. However, graduation can be just the be­ ginning of a time to learn about the world we live in, because there is more to education thanjust prepar­ ing for our life’s work. It’s learning about life itself. We cannot walk down a city street, or out in the country, without learning something about nature; as well as the good and bad habits ofhuman nature. The best place to enroll in any course about life is your House ofWorship, where its lessons teach you all about the world that God made, in which he saw fit to include you in His plans to make it a better place to live for all concerned. The best educated human being... understands most about the life in which he is placed. — Helen Keller *$ $# “ *!$* I* 1^^ « «9,rtTrf «9,rtTrf1 0 ’ *0* '•S'.. "■if-, *CCM k<M ^6 * JVj>* VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass .........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. Morn. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair Earl Furlong Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH "Continue now in the things which thou hast learned." —II Timothy 3:14 Nashville’s Jack & Judy’s Friendly Family Restaurant / Country with Family i\.w Kettle Cafe . Prices — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — * I £j kr n« *2 t % !5 * Callton, who was elected as Monday, June 8, at the vice president. New member library. Plans will be made for Karen Hosey will serve as a book sale to be held in con­ secretary-treasurer. junction with the annual The next meeting of the village-wide garage sale day, Friends will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20. 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE Trowbridge Service Mu. ui^feoj. d Kenneth Meade Sr. was elected president of the Friends of Putnam Public Library in Nashville at the organization’s meeting May 11. He succeeds Dr. Michael 852-0882 ®s । J?* •'few a Hiiptt. Friends of the Library elects new officers LUMBER YARD 219 S. State St. *»S ifcjRh to be special meetings to and crafts show, softball com­ discuss and plan the Harvest petition, a pancake breakfast Festival, set for Aug. 15. and other events. Ohler says Planners were set to meet more help is needed, and she again Monday (May 18) to asks that anyone interested in work out more details of the joining in festival activities or celebration. Current plans in­ assisting in the planning call clude an art exhibit, an arts her at 852-9593. Mace Pharmacy Only one life — will soon be past in “’’! Sl.EiijMlft been great to have their input. Their participation is appreciated.” In accordance with Chamber tradition, meetings ofthe group will be suspended for the summer months due to scheduling conflicts. However, there will continue - HOMETOWN I ^hh • "•'ffRUlllil "•'ffRUlll * Mil CilKl n President Dave Mace. Plans for the 1992 Nashville Harvest Festival also were discussed. “It continues to be an ex­ citing event for the area and we’d like to see everyone get involved,” says Ohler. Thursday night’s speaker was Mark Teachout, who gave an informative talk on financial planning, retirement funds and other investment options. “The speakers we’ve had this year have been just super,’’’ noted Ohler. “TTiey’ve all been infor­ mative and exciting, and it’s A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 d.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service............. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK CHURCH OF THE HAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................ 7 p * 852-9728 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State St. MINISTER: JIM SANDUSKY Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9: 30 a.m.. ..Bible School 10: 30 a.m Morn. Worship 6: 30 p.m... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7: 00 p.m hursday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 6 Kellogg Elementary Mexican 'tour' enlightens, entertains students Greg Garn (left) and Terry Dempsey were two of the Maple Valley High School students who tutored Kellogg sixth-graders on basic Spanish prior to last Friday's tour. Danielle Waton served Jalepeno peppers to guests visiting Tijuana. J-Ad Graphics News Service HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION The third annual Mexican tour at Kellogg Elementary School Friday afternoon gave students an opportunity learn about five key South-of-the Border cities in a very enter­ taining way. This year the tour was ex­ panded to include Melanie Garlinger’s sixth-graders, as well as students in Sandra Briggs’ class as tour guides. Briggs originated the unique educational event at the Nashville elementary school. The staging area also was expanded, with two classroom settings being used in addition to the school gymnasium. The cities of Cancun, Tijuana and Acapulco were represented at locations in the gym, while Mexico City was situated in Understanding Loss Coping With Grief with Dr. John Canine Thursday, May 21, 1992 • 7:30 p*m Pray Funeral Home would like to extend an invita­ tion to your family and friends to attend a community wide program that will discuss the natural feelings and reactions to loss. The presenter, Dr. John D. Canine is a nationally known authority on this topic. He is director of Max­ imum Living Consultants, Inc. of Birmingham Michigan and acts as a consultant and grief therapist for numerous Detroit area funeral homes. He has conducted exten­ sive seminars including training for many area hospitals, schools and colleges, churches and community agencies’. Coping With Grief will discuss the emotions that many of us experience when we are faced with the loss of a family member or close friend. SERVICE MEASURED NOT BY • • GOLD • • BUT BY • • THE • • • GOLDEN ULE • • Member the Order of the Golden Rule* ThiStW® <-Pftag ^une/ta^ ^ome, $ne. — Family Serving Families Since 1923 — 401 W. Seminary, Charlotte • 543-2950 David Taylor (left), Holly Green and Jason Joppie passed out flyers to tourists at their city of Monterrey. Garlinger’s room. Entering Briggs’ room, visitors found themselves in Monterrey, a new addition to the 1992 itinerary. At each station, sixthgraders dressed in sombreros, serapes or other traditional Mexican attire greeted “tourists” (other Kellogg students); explained the history and highlights of their individual city, and demonstrated one of five favorite Mexican activities: kite flying, hat dancing, J’ai A’lai, limbo dancing or bullfighting. They also offered their guests tastes oftypically Mex­ ican foods ranging from Jalepeno peppers to fried ice cream. Each city was staffed with its own president, sheriff and deputy sheriff; equipped with its own jail, bank, etc. The tourists moved in small groups from city to city on cue of the school bell. There also was a brief siesta time signal­ ed by the bell. To add to the learning ex­ perience, several Maple Valley High School Spanish students came to Kellogg on Thursday to teach the sixth­ graders several basic Spanish words and phrases to use dur­ ing Friday’s event. The hosting students had an opportunity to show off their newly-acquired language skills as they welcomed visitors to the Mexican cities. Several Maple Valley High School Spanish students also were present during the tour. Siesta time was a moment for Mexico City resident Ryan Elliston (left) and Deputy Sheriff Ben Covert to take a break. A Special Thank You ff r M ...to the doctors’ staff at Ingham Medical s Center, friends and family for the care I and kindness they have shown during our time of sorrow. Your care and concern has touched our hearts beyond words. Thank you, The Lee Hill Family 7] v( Z( Tj cf IL 71 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992_ Page 7 Nashville troop attends Canadian Camporee Thirteen Boy Scouts from Nashville Troop No. 176 traveled to Sarnia, Canada May 1-3 to attend the eighth annual Can-Am Camporee. This is the third time the troop has traveled to Canada for this event. The camporee involves a large variety of activities for the scouts’ participation. There are approximately 25 to 30 activities occurring simultaneously throughout the morning and afternoon. A few of them include log rolling, jousting on a log, launching bottle rockets, a monkey bridge, a spider web, bran­ ding, falconers, a mini-steam engine, canoeing, bicycling, and the challenge of stacking banana boxes as high as possible. Based on the activities the scouts were involved in, they earned “Can-Am bucks.” These could be used to bid on grab bags at auction. One ofthe more popular ac­ tivities that has become tradi­ tion for the troop, is patch trading. Each scout was given five patches, provided by Scoutmaster Dale Ossenheimer, for trading. The scouts then have a contest to see who can trade for the most patches and who obtains the “best” patch, as decided by the Patrol Leaders Council. This year, Steve Frith trad­ ed his five patches for 11 others and Chris Baker obtain­ ed the “best” patch. The scouts participated in the Camporee opening and closing, with approximately 1,500 other scouts from America and Canada. The Superintendent’s Corner What is basic education today? BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks A recent newspaper article reported interviews with citizens as they left the polling area of that community’s election. One interesting response was “I didn’t support the millage proposal because I believe that the schools should stick to the basics.” That response prompts us to think about the question “What is basic education today?” Certainly some things are as basic today as they were in earlier times. The “three R’s” of reading, writing and arithmetic are still basic to good education, and perhaps even more important. But what about areas such as speech, com­ puter education and consumer education? Would we consider a graduate to have learned the basics if they did not know much about science, history, civics or business in today’s complex world? How about basic homemaking, basic tools and machines and basic physical fitness? The changing business and industrial world is now re­ questing workers who have skills beyond the “three R’s,” in­ cluding problem solving, teamwork and adaptability to change. They say that in today’s world these skills are basic in order to keep up in quality and to compete in international competition. Vocations in such areas as engineering, computers and medicine consider such courses as algebra, geometry, chemistry and physics as basic components of an academic preparation. Some vocations require the basics of art and music. Of course these basics also have basic cultural values. When we consider the many needs and expectations of to­ day’s students and schools, it becomes apparent that the “basics” go far beyond the “3 R’s”. Our schools are trying to meet these needs and expectations. However, we will continue to need the necessary community understanding and support to make it possible to provide the many areas that have become basic in our present and future world. Please think about these basic needs and expectations as you think about your school and cast your ballots in school elections. Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, MAY 19 • Honors Night for 9-12 grades in auditorium, 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 • Var. Track, Away, at Post Field, S.M.A.A. meet • Fresh. Baseball, Home, Portland St. Pats, 4:30 p.m. (DH) THURSDAY, MAY 21 • Var. Baseball & Softball, Away, Michigan Center, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home, Hastings, 4:00 p.m. (DH) FRIDAY, MAY 22 • Var. Baseball & Softball, Away, Hopkins, 4:30 p.m. • J.V. Baseball & Softball, Home Hopkins, 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 23 • Sport Physicals, High School, 9:00-12:00 Noon • Alumni Banquet, High School gym, 4-10:30 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 25 • NO SCHOOL — MEMORIAL DAY (From left, front) Craig McDougal, Zach Jarvie, Chris Dunham, Steve Frish, John Jarrard, (middle row) David Taylor, Matt Knoll, Sam Javor, Shawn Gillean, (back row) Jason Harmon, Josh Cerny, Andy Swartz and Scott Rooks. weekend allowed scouts the opportunity to show and prac­ tice skills in a fun-filled way. Scouts participating were Craig McDougal, Zach Jarvie, Chris Dunham, Steve Frith, John Jarrard, David Sliced beefwith gravy, bak­ ed potato, winter blend, bread, oleo, pineapple. Thursday, May 21 Chicken, coleslaw, Italian green beans, rice, dessert. Friday, May 22 Goulash, carrots, lima beans, bread, oleo, applesauce. Monday, May 25 Closed. Tuesday, May 26 DECORATED CAKES — Graduation, Weddings and All Occasions (517) Taylor, Matt Knoll, Sam Javor, Shawn Gillean, Jason Harmon, Josh Cerny, Andy Swartz, and Scott Rooks. Adult leaders were Mike Javor, Doug McDougal, and Dale Ossenheimer. Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 20 Nadine's Cakes potatoes, stewed tomatoes, bread, oleo, fruit cocktail. Events Wednesday, May 20 Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, Nutrition Ed.; Delton, The Old Timers. Thursday, May 21 Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 22 - Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Nutri­ tion Ed. Monday, May 25 - Closed. Tuesday, May 26 - All sites puzzles. Tonis Style Shop V 111 N. MAIN i*T^* Belinda Belinda’s’s Hours: Hours: Toni’s Hours: \ Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.:Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-12 ■ After Hours by Appointment Only I IVe are here to make you Look your Beat ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 Swedish meatballs, mashed GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Central-Vite 130’S Vitamin C 500 MG. 100’s Beta Carotene 100’s ■mCaroK* C»o« CjMliAl'JL One Daily or One Daily Plus Iron 100’s wsL, 3" Niacin Garlic Oil 100 MG. 100’s Capsules 3 MG. 100’s Children’s Chewable Vitamin 100’s Niacin k N>iuraJ Compare 4 tO 4 Flintstones* Garlic Oil 21’ Vitamin E 400IUDIA Capsules 100’s 88 ImlW 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday April-May 1992 �Carters ^°ui* Freshables Uc*t*d M1650 ^erd Hwy. ■ Wl-M.rt Plaza Pm' ‘ SuwJay 8 .. pp. . C*^TEP'S BREAKFAST zw Carter’s Grade’A* Large Eggs 390 Coupon Value with coupon ®«gi3 i Dozen Carton ThornAppi, Valley Sliced IBacon SAVE L'Eff °NE W,TH COupON with coupon CARTER'S SPECIAL coupon Produce Departmen T.efrig Marzettl ’s RD ierated □JO □wJHOM R®T* T*f rMaraettl M»agreaeratttl’’essd ISLAND Dressing ISLAND Great W LIMIT 2 with coupop Slaw CARTER'S CARTER'S BAKERY SAVE SO* Yellow Kernel Fre?h Baked Oarllc Bread IN Foil BAG U^S"EWlTH COUPON F 1® oz, with coupon Bopcorn SAVEaOgn 4 lb. J �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page MANUFACTURERS COUPONS UUUULt of 50* or Less Face Value / RETAILS EFFECTIVE THRU MAY 25, 1992 /I/ COMPLETE SALES CIRCULAR AVAILABLE IN STORE ( CATER'S ( CARTER'S DINNER ) PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING Fresh * Whole Frying Chickens NEXT DAY SERVICE! Dry Cleaning Shirt Laundry Drapery and Blind Cleaning Suede and Leather Cleaning Alterations Leonardo Macaroni and Cheese 7.25 oz. Pkg. Plus 25% ( CARTER'S CARTER'S BAKERY DEPARTMENT Dry Cleaning DELI DEPARTMENT Through May Fresh Baked Bagels ^HormeC 6 Ct. Pkg. 99* Plain Egg Onion Sesame Mini Bagels $4 29 12 Ct. Ct. Pkg. Pkg._________■ OFF Hard Salami $099 JE| lb. 25% OFF excludes Suede and Leather Cleaning Shirt Laundry Alterations For Additional Services and More Information CALL 1 "800-622-2148 ( CARTER'S BABY CARE J FAME Thick and Soft Baby Wipes Scented or Unscented 84 Ct. DELI DEPARTMENT Kangaroo Pita Bread White 8 oz. Wheat 8 oz. vjOnion 14 oz. SPECIAL COUPON Buy One - Get One.. FREE! Kangaroo Pita Bread White 8 oz. Wheat 8 oz. Onion 14 oz. Save ’1.29 with coupon LIMIT ONE ONE WITH WITH COUPON LIMIT COUPON ■■■■■. fttecUve thw 5-25-92 B I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 10 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Auditorium, 7:00 p.m., May 11, 1992 Present: H. Steward, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, L. Mengyan, O. Parks, D. Tuckey." Absent: B. Leep, B. Leep, T. Spoelstra. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart at 7:07 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Ad­ ministrators present: Farnsworth, Lenz, Parks, Potter, Putnam. 2. MEAP Awards: The building principals an­ nounced the names of 163 students who received cer­ tificates of recognition for their performance on the MEAP tests and presented certificates to those in attendance. Spolestra entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m. 3. Minutes: A motion was made by Krolik, sup­ ported by Mengyan to approve the minutes of the April 20, 1992 regular meeting as presented. Ayes — all present, carried. 4. Bills: A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Mengyan to pay the bills from the general fund in the amount of $55,284.05 as listed. Ayes — all pre­ sent, motion carried. 5. Payroll: A motion was made by Spoelstra, sup­ ported by Stewart, to approve the transfer of funds from the general fund to the payroll fund for the 5/1/92 payroll in the amount of $184,802.03. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 6. Communications: A letter in regard to the restructuring of the elementaries to the board was noted. Happy 16th LESLIE GOULD We love you... Dad, Mom, Emilie, Lee, Grandpa and Grandma’s Stewart commented that the Board has received let­ ters from Mr. George Hubka and that they have been taken under consideration. They have not been read because their content is not for public consideration. Audience member, Tom Oleson asked the Board to summarize input from the May 4, 1992 public hearing. President Stewart reported that a straw vote taken at the end of the hearing favored a 4th option to ask for 1-2 mills to build needed classrooms. He also an­ nounced that a special meeting will be held on May 18, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library for the purpose of discussing input from the hearing and making a decision on the restructuring plan. 7. Preschool program: J. Putnam gave a report on the implementation of the 4-year-old preschool pro­ gram begun this year under a state grant. 8. Labor-Mgt. Committees: Mengyan reported that the Committee has met with all parties involved in the matters brought up by the Concerned Parents group. The committee recommends: 1. The immediate update and improvement of the staff evaluation process; 2. Improving communication district-wide through the use of such means as comment cards to be used by parents, staff, administrators, etc.; a parent hand­ book including policies for classroom observation, ex­ pressing concerns, etc. a district-wide calendar of events; grade level newsletters; and additional con­ ferences in the spring. The recommendations were referred to the Policy Committee for review and possible implementation. Supt. Parks commended the Committee for the time that they spent in trying to resolve this issue. 9. 6th Grade Camp: 128 sixth grade students at­ tended Mystic Lake Camp April 23-25, 1992. N. Potter reported that the class had an excellent experience at the YMCA sponsored outdoor science camp. A motion was made by Stewart, supported by Krolik, to approve Potter's request that the 6th grade again be allowed to attend Mystic Lake Camp next year, tentatively scheduled for April 28-30, 1993. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 10. MEAP retests: L. Lent reported that the 10th grade students who did not achieve the satisfactory score on the MEAP tests required to meet the re­ quirements for a state endorsed diploma are being retested. They will also have additional chances in the next two years if not successful this time. 11. High School Reports: B. Farnsworth reported on attendance, suspensions, a successful senior trip, Project Close-Up trip to Washington, D.C., and talk by For Rent HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS NASHVILLE 7273 Dowling Rd., 3 bdrm, ranch, basement, garage, $490 rent, $490 deposit No pets. Avail. June 1. To see call Marvin Mitchell 1-616-758-3454 or Ed Zaagman 1-616-455-2220. Garage Sale LOW INTEREST LOANS and GRANTS for... NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE, CASTLETON TOWNSHIP and VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Low interest loans, for home improvements, are available to these community residents, with in­ terest rates ranging from 1-9%. A portion of the improvement costs will be in grant form — THIS IS MONEY THE HOME-OWNER IS NOT RE­ QUIRED TO PAY BACK. If a household is very low income they may be able to receive a grant they do NOT have to pay back. (GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 1 - 2ND ROUND) For additional information: contact Cheryl Barth, 616-693-2271 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ' GARAGE SALERS: Before you sell your military items, anything military, call 852-1688. We can make a deal. GARAGE SALE yard sale enthusiasts. Come to Kalamazoo Speedway Flea Market every Thursday, 8a.m. to 4p.m. D Ave. Exit 44 off 131 North. 623-8376. For Sale Automotive 1978 FORD 1/2 TON 6 cyl., short box w/topper, $650. Pete 948-9275.__________________ FOR SALE 1985 Chrysler New Yorker. Loaded, all options, leather interior, turbo, excellent condition, 133,000 miles. Asking $2500. 795-9009. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Miscellaneous BARGAIN NIGHT AT THE RACES Saturday night May 23, all adults will be admitted to the Sprint Car Races at the 1-96 Speedway for the super low price of $5. Kids 12 and under $2.1-96 Speedway is locatedjust south of 1-96, Lake Odessa Exit 64. Race time 8p.m. 616-642-6500. BRING THIS AD TO THE SPRINT Car Races at 1-96 Speedway, Friday May 22 and receive $2 off adult general admission. Race time 8pm. Located just south of 1-96, Lake Odessa Exit 64. 616-642-6500. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a.touch.tone, phone.... teacher Gary St. Onge about his experiences in the Vietnam War. He also reported that the various spring sports teams are experiencing successful seasons, particularly the Girls Track team. He commended volunteer coach Gary Hamilton and his assistants for the fine job they are doing with the program. 12. Weight Room: A motion was made by Stewart to allow the student council to build a weight room building on the site approved by the architects, and to provide $3,000 toward the cost of the building with the funds coming out of the 1992-93 budget; supported by Spoelstra. Ayes - all present, motion carried. 13. Prompt payments of fuel supplier: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs not to honor the request to have special prompt payments for fuel bills. Ayes - all present, motion carried. 14. Additional millage: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to ask voters for 2.0 additional mills for operating purposes to be used for maintenance and repair of school facilities and sites. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 15. Election resolution: A motion was made by Stewart to approve the resolution setting matters to be voted upon, including the proposal for the 2.0 addi­ tional mills as prepared by the attorney; supported by Tuckey. Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Mengyan, Stewart, Spoelstra, Tuckey. Absent: Leep. Motion carried. 16. Election Inspectors: A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Mengyan, to approve the resolu­ tion appointing the following election inspectors: Precinct #1 Susie Butler, Chm. Dorothy Betts Loretta Pixley Junia Jarvie Ada Yaudes Precinct #2 Sharon Stewart, Chm. Flossie Corey Janice Baker Patty Cooley RuthAnn Wawierinia Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Mengyan, Spoelstra, Tuckey. Abstain: Stewart. Absent: Leep. Motion carried. 17. Community Ed Interviews: The Board inter­ viewed candidates Mr. Robert Duke of GalesburgAugusta and Ms. Diana Trimberger of Grand Rapids for the position of Community Education Director. 18. Cash Flow Management Program: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to return the interest response form for the MSD Cash Flow Management Program. Ayes — all present; motion carried. 19. Facilities Use Policy: A motion was made by Spolestra to approve the first reading of the proposed policy for the use and rental of school facilities; sup­ ported by Stewart. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 20. Sale of Unneeded Items: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to advertise for sale, by sealed bid, unneeded items of school proper­ ty such as shop equipment, typewriters, etc. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 21. Bus runs: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Tuckey to approve the following bids for bus runs: Route 87-A d.m./p.m. regular run — Debbie Decker; Maplewood to high school a.m. shuttle — Terry Woodman; and high school to Maplewood PPI shuttle —r Elaine Gardner. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 22. Community Ed. Director: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to offer Diana Trimberger the position of Community Education Director based on a 32-hour work week and approx­ imately $32,000 salary. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 23. Special Meeting: A motion was made by Mengyan, suppored by Krolik, to hold a special meeting May 18, 1992 in the high school library at 7:30 p.m. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 24. Budget hearing: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Mengyan to approve the recommendation of Parks to schedule the budget hearing as part of the June 8 regular meeting. Ayes — all present, motion carried. 25. Retirement and End of Year Reception: Discussion of the retirement and end of year reception was tabled until the May 18th special meeting. 26. Presentation of Resolutions: Mengyan and Krolik will present the resolutions of commendation for the school musical, "Fiddler on the Roof," at the band concert on May 17, 1992. 27. Community Outreach Committee: Parks ask­ ed the Board for nominations to a community outreach committee. Nominations will be accepted at a future date. 28. Adjournment: Spoelstra made a motion to ad­ journ the meeting, supported by Krolik. Ayes — all present. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (229) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 11 Local Memorial Day parades planned for Monday May 25 Memorial Day, May 25, will be observed in Nashville and Vermontville with parades and special services. In Nashville, a parade under auspices ofthe Veterans of Foreign Wars, Thomapple Valley Post No. 8260, will start at Putnam Park at 10 a.m. Monday. Lineup will be at 9:30 a.m. and participants are invited to join the march. Carrying the colors will be members of the local VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary. A brief service at the Thomapple River bridge will honor the Navy dead, with Mrs. Jay Bruce representing Navy mothers. The entourage then will proceed to the Firemen’s Memorial in front of the fire station on North Main Street for a brief ceremony honoring departed Nashville firemen. From there the parade will march via Sherman Street to Lakeview Cemetery, where the Rev. Robert Taylor of the Nashville Assembly of God will speak at a memorial service. Let's work together for all of our schools &JM ?S'S'llWlu W!dts ;£»&*■ rle - i prtsri, Ufa HtitaMffildt .argS Siltite I# j weWtatlsWff First, I would not say that I am a member ofthe Concern­ ed Parent Committee, but that I am a “Concerned Parent.” I currently have four children attending the “Maple Valley Schools” in three dif­ ferent school buildings. I also have a child at home who will be starting school in three years. The school taxes I pay are distributed to all the “Maple Valley” schools. Not just Fuller Street, not Kellogg, not Maplewood. That money buys books and materials for students in all the Maple Valley schools. My taxes also go to the wages of teachers, principals, custodians and cooks in all the Maple Valley school buildings. So do your taxes. If there are only enough funds for our school system to purchase - say a teaching aide for third grade math, which building gets it, Maplewood or Fuller Street? Why should one group ofchildren, have to do without? Who decides which building has the “greater need?” At Monday’s meeting to discuss plans for restructuring our schools, there was much anger and hostility. Why? Don’t we all want our children to receive the best education possible? Parents should look at the restructuring plans with an open mind. Carefully consider the actors involved: * Greater opportunity for teacher choice. * A more equal number of students per class. * Elimination of special bus run. * Improve co-ordination of teaching materials, libraries and curriculum. * Enhance middle school concept at sixth grade (Smoother transition to junior high). * Sixth grade band at one place and time. * More consistancy among grade level projects. * Decrease rivalry between towns. Which plan(s) would best meet these needs? Would our children be provided with an equal or greater opportunity for learning? If planned proposals No. 2 or No. 3 were to go into effect this fall (1992-*93 school year) it sure would solve a lot of problems. And it wouldn’t raise my taxes (which have doubled in the last six years). Yes, adjustments would have to be made. Some children who live in town and have never rode on a school bus would have to ride. Parents, if your elementary age child has to ride a bus for 15 to 20 minutes, is that going to be detrimental to their learning? Be realistic, please, how many of you were psychologically damaged from riding a school bus as a child? Yes, parents, sometimes the school’s schedule conflicts with our jobs schedule, and vice/versa. That is a social problem, not one to be layed on the shoulders of our school administration. Let us put an end to this Nashville-Vermontville bickering!! Let us consider the needs of our children, and what is best for them. I support the Maple Valley Schools Fuller Street, Kellogg, Maplewood and Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High. I support our schools’ bus drivers, and I have the utmost confidence in their ability to transport my children safely from home to school and back again. I support our children. I believe that they can adjust quickly, and without undue stress. Especially if their parents support them! I urge you all to consider carefully, be supportive. We all do want what is best for the children of Maple Valley! Jerry Terpening’s 50th Birthday O o S £ o Come celebrate under the Big Top... May 30 Time: 2:00-6:00 For Sale JOHN DEERE 12ft. wheel disk, $200, used GE refrigerator/ freezer. Works great. $100. 517-726-0251. FOOD • FUN • FELLOWSHIP * “No Gifts, Please!” OH! MY GOODNESS • OH! MY GOODNESS are aware of the wishes and they might decide to help others in this special way. Finally, President Wayne plans to dedicate a new flagpole there during the event. Both the Maple Valley Junior High and Senior High bands will take part in the parades, sharing the honor of leading the march in each of the two towns. Lobert admonished the Lions with a story called, “To Remember Me.” «92" GRADS OF "92" LOOK YOUR BEST stop at THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT 470 E. Main, Vermontville, Ml • 726-0257 • Some Evenings by Appt. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • WARRANTY • MyjPf Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) HMS" ■ARM REALTOR- Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST........... 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ........ 852-2012 ....... 726-0122 ....... 8S2-1S43 Eves. Community Notices OPEN MIKE JAMBOREE Wednesdays atC’s place. Nash­ ville. 7:30 til ? National Ads 309 CLEVELAND ST. Nashville, Ml DeWitt Lion Clay Parker, district Director for the Michigan Eye Bank, was guest speaker for the Ver­ montville Lions May 12, at the Congregational Church. He said since 1957, thousands of visually han­ dicapped people in Michigan have been given the gift of sight through corneal transplantation. More than 100,000 Americans cold benefit today if enough tissues and organs were available. Tissues and organs may be recovered from anyone 75 years or younger. The heart, kidneys, liver, pancreas, bone, eyes, skin and other tissues may be transplanted. There is no charge for donation. Organ and tissue donation is supported by all major religions. Donation is a surgical pro­ cedure that will not affect customary funeral arrangements or alter body appearance. Those who decide to become donors should discuss it with their families so they Diana Reid Nashville OHI MY GOODNESS • OH! MY GOODNESS .j^etebW!^ ^etebW!^ |U.,p.fejibM-^ | stall o*^' JUsH^,1 UsH^,1 Main and First streets. A ceremony will be conducted at the Grand Army of the Republic memorial on the grounds of the First Con­ gregational Church. A service at Woodlawn Cemetery will begin at 10:45 a.m. The American Legion Vermontville Lions Club learn about ‘Michigan Eye Bank' From Our Readers To Parents of Maple Valley Students: At Vermontville, American Legion Post No. 222 has charge of Monday’s obser­ vance, which starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Thomapple River Bridge south ofthe village for Naval ceremonies. The parade commences at 10 a.m. at the bank comers at EARN $ $70,000 TAX FREE IN AUSTRALIA EUROPE. ALL HELDS. FREE HOUS­ ING. 407-578-8111 EXT. 242. READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. FREE PAINT PROGRAM FOR NASHVILLE, VERMONTVILLE, VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP and CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Applications are being taken for FREE exterior paint for your home (you paint) as part of the Home Improvement Program. Selections will be based on program income eligibility and a first come, first serve basis. Deadline application is June 1 Call 616-693-2271 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HASTINGS ■ $42,000! CLOSE TO HOSPITAL and schools, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, large lot, 4th Ward. Call Tim for more "info." (H-397) PRICE REDUCED! HORSE FARM - 7 PLUS ACRES - NORTH OF NASH­ VILLE- Eight room, 4 bedroom, 2 story home. Central air, 1st floor laundry, nice wood trim throughout, fireplace in living room. Wooded setting, 4 barns, some fences. Call Jeri Baker for appointment to seel! (CH-155) -VACANT LAND20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. k (VL-247) 40 ACRE FARM JUST LISTED! 3 or 4 bedroom home, 1 •/» story, natural woodwork, .includes 2 barns & other outbuildings. Shade trees, fruit & berries. Maple Valley Schools. Call Homer. (F-158) FARM: (50 OR 100 ACRES) • SOUTH OF NASHVILLE Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appre­ ciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) 40 ACRES ■ NORTH^ T^Hre BELLEVUE has been j^^^rested j for building '^Co ontract terms. (VL-384) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) $39,900! “COUNTRY VIEW" ON 1.39 ACRES SOUTH OF VERMONT­ VILLE - On blacktop road. This 1983 manufactured home is 14x70 plus an 11x28 addition, and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 24x32 pole building­ garage. Sets high - beautiful view all around. Call Hubert Dennis 726-0122. (CH-398) “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME ON STATE ST. in Nashville. Nicely decorated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first, floor laundry. Make an appointment to see today!! Call Homer. (N-153) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) A �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday? May 19, 1992 — Page 12 Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund holds its annual meeting The board of directors set Pizza furnished by Good Time Pizza of Nashville add­ the total amount to be awarded in scholarships this year at ed a festive note to the annual meeting of the board of direc­ $3,500. All interest, earned tors of Maple Valley on donated funds, is used for Memorial Scholarship Foun­ scholarships to Maple Valley graduates. Scholarships dation Wednesday, May 13, awarded by MVMFS since it at the high school library. Officers elected for the was formed five years ago, 1992-93 academic year are will total $15,500 with the Dorothy Carpenter, chair- current awards. Board of director members woman; Mary Hecker, elected last week to serve secretary; and Larry Lenz, treasurer, assisted by Junia five-year terms were Brian Jarvie as record keeper and Benedict, Lois Gardner, Mary Hecker, Mark Jarvie, Larry vice chair. Hecker reported that $1,710 Lenz, David Mace, Gertrude was received from the Montgomery, Orvin Moore, December mailing of pledge Eloise Wheeler and Homer envelopes. Eloise Wheeler Winegar. Junia Jarvie reported a new and Gertrude Montgomery assisted Hecker with the project. The audit report of January was reviewed, as well as a current financial report. As of May 13, MVMSF had a balance of $56,219.26, with April interest on the Cer­ Two Eaton County Junior tificate of Deposit yet to be Novice Teams competed in recorded. the recent regional Horse ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters sQuiz Qo C ulidzwBowl Baotwerl competition held in Benefactor listing for total donations of $1,000 or more from Hinman H. Sackett. Newest Patron listing, Beatrice J. Pino Memorial, has contributions in her memory currently totaling $675. Pino was one of the original members of MVMSF board ofdirectors, and will be missed by that group, as well as by the community in general. Elbert Carpenter reported that the scholarship fund will have a notice on both the Ver­ montville and Nashville Lions calendars with the notice be­ ing paid for by himselfin Ver­ montville and by Mary Hecker in Nashville. 4-H horse quiz bowl winners announced I BINGO I ■ ^ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.s 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g t iaaaaaaanaaasraaaaaanaaaaaia*t Members in Team A won second place in the competition. These members included Lauri Gay (team captain) of Olivet; Kelsey Dingman and Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs 2501 N. Ionia Rd. Vermontville, Mich. (1 mile South of Nashville Hwy.) 726-1108 Register for FREE DRAWING Sheila Weinley, both of Bellevue; and Kirk Fields of Eaton Rapids. 4-H’ers in Team B took fifth place honors which in­ cluded Toby Post (team cap­ tain), Gary Weinley, Alaina Malinlowski, all of Bellevue; Jenna Barnes of Olivet; and Adam and Andrea Fields of Eaton Rapids. Three members placed in the top ten placings for in­ dividual rankings. These 4-H’ers were Kirk Fields, placing first; Laura Gay, tak­ ing third; and Sheila Weinley winning tenth place. Team coach was Sharlene Miller of Bellevue and assistants were Renee Dingman and Rosemary Malinowski of Bellevue and Dianne Barnes of Olivet. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 to 8; Sat.-Sun. 10 to 5 Recently elected to five-year terms on the board of directors of Maple Volley Memorial Scholarship Foundation are (front row, from left) Mary Hecker, Lois Gardner, Gertrude Montgomery, David Mace, Homer Winegar, (back row) Brian Benedict, Larry Lenz, Mark Jarvie and Orvin Moore. Missing from photo is Eloise Wheeler. Nashville to hold Red Cross blood drive The American Red Cross is hoping to see many new donors Wednesday, May 27, at its blood drive at Nashville United Methodist Church. During the summer, blood needs generally increase while collections decline, according to Sue Fawley, chairwoman of the Nashville Area American Red Cross Chapter. “People travel more, which increases the number of critical traffic accidents,’’ said Falwy. Also, elective surgeries increase during the summer when people can take more time to recuperate. Those factors bring about an increase in blood use. “Meanwhile, the hot weather and busy summer vacation schedules can cause a decrease in blood donations,’’ added Fawley. Those who donate blood must be between the ages of 17 and 72, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. The drive will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The United Methodist Church is located at 208 Washington St., at the in­ tersection of State Street. The entry to the Community House, where the event is held, is on State Street. Questions about the drive can be answered by the Red Cross office at 945-3122. 1992 Maple Valley Scholarship Funders list is growing! Larry and Norian Lenz, Maple Valley bus drivers; and the Judy Joppie Memorial join ten others, as the three newest additions to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship’s 1992 Funder list. Funders are those who con­ tribute $100 or more during a calendar year. The bus drivers donated in memory ofJudy Joppie, as did Richard and Lucinda Martin. Memorials were received from Ruth E. Davis and Fuller Street School staff for Beatrice J. Pino. Richard and Lucinda Mar­ tin also donated in memory of Andrea Ward. Latest contributions to Putnam Library fund Great starter or rental property located on a Only $32,000 for this two story home with deck and fenced yard. (N-88) 1987 mobile home located on approx, one acre. Owner very anxious to sell. 4CH-113) three bedroom home. Priced at $44,900. (CH-115) The latest contributions to Putnam Library came recently in memory ofMarjorie Hill by J.P. and Leona M. Rogers. In memory of Ed Smith by the Senior Center and by the Maple Valley Schools. In memory of Tommy Reese by Barbara Mix. In memory of Bea Pino by LaDuska Sheldon and by Maple Valley Schools. In memory of Judy Joppie L-104. PRICE REDUCED — Approx. 10 acre building site in the Nashville area. Contract terms and a great view! L-97. Approx. 33 acres located just north of Clarksville. Vermontville..... SOLD Contract terms. ..Nice one story home located in town on main street. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, JUNE 1 - Older home and buildings located on approx. 15 acres in the Dimondale area. Three perked building sites will also be sold. THURSDAY, JUNE 18........................... Home located in Eaton Rapids. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY! Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Bob Gardner Gardner726-0331 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Adult education graduation set for May 26 by the Maple Valley Schols. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Box 920, Nashville 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names ofdonors will be listed in the book of contributions and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. The Maple Valley Adult Education graduation ceremony will be held Tues­ day, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School auditorium. Twenty diplomas were earned this year, and many of the graduates will be taking part in the graduation ceremony. A reception for the graduates will follow the ceremony and be held in the cafeteria. The public is invited to attend. A Public Service of This Newspaper & The Advertising Council <&«■ We need your type. Donate Blood. American Red Cross © The American National Red Cross 1981 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 13 Sunday concert and art show delight Maple Valley crowd A variety of works were seen in the "Celebrate The Arts" displays in the cafeteria. At the conclusion of the concert, the MVHS concert band and Director Vanderhoef received a standing ovation from the crowd. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Maple Valley’s music department and fine arts department joined Sunday to celebrate the arts in a special way. The traditional spring band concert at the high school was highlighted this year by an ex­ hibit of art by junior and senior high school students. Starting at 3 p.m. in the gymnasium, the audience was FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, butting, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non* experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN B:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kentwoodt Corporate Complex)^ E01 Supt. Ozzie Parks and wife, Ruth, were among the visitors who lined up to view the art exhibits. entertained by performances of the sixth-grade band, the junior high band, the honors band, and the senior high band, all under direction of Dennis Vanderhoef. Art teacher Marianne Mar­ tin had charge of the art show that followed in the school cafeteria and hallways. Works of students in seventh through 12th grades were exhibited, and these included several mediums: oil, pastel, acrylic, and tempera paintings; char­ coal, and pin and ink draw­ ings; plaster craft, toothpick sculpture and silhouettes. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Are you planning a large plumbing, elec­ trical or paint job in the near future? Call us for prices, we would like to be com­ petitive and earn your business. Thank you for your local patron­ age. Dial 726-1121 ask for Doug and Mark CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Tum OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml Martin said there were “hundreds’* of entries in the event, and added that was she pleased with the large turnout of viewers. “I wasn’t expecting this crowd,’’ she laughed. Preparations for the crowd had been made, however, for lovely cakes baked and decorated by Sue Howard in a colorful “Celebrate The Arts” theme were served to visitors, along with beverages. During the musical portion ofthe afternoon, following the senior high band’s stirring performance of a Civil War medley titled “The Blue and the Gray,” Vanderhoef in­ troduced the seniors who were making their last concert ap­ pearance with the band. The Class of 1992 will graduate on May 31. The concert closed with the band’s rousing rendition of “Riffin’ The Blues,” a piece by composer Zane Van Auken 740-1141 extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. that has become a traditional favorite of the music depart­ ment at Maple Valley High School. At the conclusion of the program, the senior high band and Vanderhoef received a standing ovation from the crowd. At the art show, one overheard a flood of com­ plimentary comments about the quality and quantity of the works and the talent of the young artists who produced them. With so many exceptional pieces competing for atten­ tion, onlooker Phil Howard of Vermontville commented on the difficulty one would have in trying to select a particular favorite. However, little Daniel Mace ofNashville was able to narrow the field somewhat. “I like the sculptures best,” said the Fuller Street Elemen­ the Maple Valley Board of tary second-grader. But then Education were presented to he also pointed out a favorite seven adults who were involv­ painting. ed in various ways in produc­ While the art show was in tion of the recent high school progress, the Maple Valley musical, “Fiddler On The Jazz Band provided informal Roof.” entertainment in the School Board Trustee Lynn auditorium. Mengyan made the presenta­ At a break during the con­ tions. Each of the letters was cert program in the gym, let­ signed by every member of ters of commendation from the board. Happy 16th Birthday SHANNON Love, Mom, Dad, Shane & Amber SAVE HORSEPOWER, TIME AND MONEY. ■ Only John Deere forage harvesters feature the Dura-Drum,M cuttterhead, with 40 segmented knives. Less plugging. UNIQUE DEAL, TOO ■ Knife sharpening is a breeze. Adjustments, a cinch. Finance waiver 'til Sept. 1992 ■ When damaged, replace only a short knife. When worn, replace all 40 knives for a fraction of the cost of 12 long knives. or Cash in lieu of finance waiver. GOOD DEALS.. .ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings JOHN DEERE 945-9526 �W,rW The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, May 19, 1992 — Page 14 This Week in SPORTS... Four and counting... Lion girls repeat regional track and field championship Maple Valley seniors Janet Boldrey, Tracy Kangas, Janet Pool and Rachael Cheeseman will close their careers not knowing what it feels like not to win a regional track championship. Friday at Constantine, the Lions made it four con­ secutive Class C regional titles, outdistancing runnerup Union City by a 132-70 margin. MV girls coach Gary Hamilton, who said at the beginning of the year that the current edition of the Lions had the potential to be better than they were last year, said that his squad's hard work has been paying dividends. MV has not lost a dual or an invita­ tional meet all season. "Last year we wanted to make the top ten at the state meet, and we didn't do it," Hamilton said. "This team has the potential to be in the top five, but they have got to perform well on that day to do it." If sheer numbers are any indication, the Lions will have that opportunity. Ten members of the Maple Valley team qualified for the May 30 state finals, to be held at Byron Center High School in suburban Grand Rapids. They will compete in 13 of a possible 16 events. Boldrey won the 800 (2:21.0) and the long jump (16-9 1/4). She also teamed with Cherf Sessions, Sarah Leep and Mindy Shoup for a first in the 3200 relay (school­ record 9:59.4), and with Shoup, Jennifer Phenix and Stephanie Bouwens for a first in the 1600 relay (4:13.8). Other Maple Valley mul- p tiple winners include Kangas in the shot put (40­ 6) and the discus (school­ record 132-4); Shoup, who also won the 1600 (5:51.1); Leep, who also won the 3200 (school-record 11:45.9); and Phenix, who The Maple Valley girls track and field team celebrated its fourth straight regional championship took the 300 hurdles (48.9) and ran a leg on the 800 re­ lay team (1:51.8). Also on that 800 unit were Retha Byrd, Robin Hale and Bouwens. Bouwens was second in the 400 (1:02.9), while Holli Taylor placed second in the high jump (4-11). Sessions, although she placed fifth in the 3200 (12:25.7), qualified for the state meet due to the strength of the field she ran against. Also placing for Maple Valley (but not qualifying) were Phenix in the 110 Home ImproyementHeadguarters • Tools • Electrical • Plumbing • Hardware Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Me rill at Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning hurdles (sixth, 17.2); the 400 relay team of Pool, Bouwens, Hale and Byrd (fourth, 53.3); Shoup in the 800 (2:33.9); Cheeseman in the discus (93-5); Laura Emery in the shot put on Friday, ten Lion athletes qualified for the Class C state finals on May 30 at Byron Center. included Kangas in the shot and discus, Taylor in the high jump, Boldrey in the long jump and 400, Phenix in both hurdle events; Sessions in the mile; and the 400 relay team. (fourth, 33-0); and Sessions in the high jump (fourth, 4­ 8). On Wednesday the Lions posted a 72.5-55.5 win over Olivet. Maple Valley winners MV Jaycees drop double header The M.V. jayvee baseball team was swept by Portland St. Pats Wednesday, losing the first game 4-3 and the se­ cond 18-2. Brian Steward took the loss as he struck out three, walked six and allowed only two hits. Getting hits for the Lions were Dan Rasey, Jon Mitchell, and Matt Reid. Mitchell had 2 RBI’s and Reid had one. The Lions had the lead go­ ing into the last inning, when Commencement planned at Maple Valley May 31 a combination of walks and errors proved to be their demise. MV was in a hole to begin the second game, as they had no pitcher in the regular rota­ tion who was available, due to a league double-header two days earlier with St. Phil. This, along with more Lions errors, proved to be their downfall as the Shamrocks took advantage of the situation to score 10 runs in the first inning and 6 in the second. Getting hits for the Lions were Rasey, Justin Lake, and Mitchell. On Monday the Lions split a double-header with St. Phil. The first game was a marathon, as the Lions took the loss 19-13. They won the second game 10-1. M.V. out hit the Tigers 11 to 8, but fell defensively on several errors. Mitchell (2-3); Brent Stine (3-5); and Rob. Sheldon (2-3), led the offense. Sheldon also had three RBI’s. Rasey picked up the win in the second game for the Lions as he struck out seven, while allowing only three hits and four walks. Rasey helped his own cause by going 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI. Lake also went 2-3 and had an RBI. Maple Valley High Charlotte mat men met in G.R. School’s Class of ‘92 will receive diplomas Sunday, for state championship May 31. The ceremony will be held The Charlotte Wrestling Kellogg placed third. at 3 p.m. at the Fuller Street On. Monday, May 11, the Club traveled to Grand Rapids athletic field. In case of incle­ Club held their end of year ment weather, services will be for the State Championship awards banquet in Charlotte moved indoors to the gym­ tournament on Saturday, May with about 80 wrestlers and 9. nasium at the high school; * Two Maple Valley area their families. Jerry Reese, Maple Valley The wrestlers received duf­ High School teacher, will be wrestlers placed in the top the featured speaker. Valedic­ four. Ryan Elliston, a sixth fle bags, medals, ribbons and torian Donna Green and grade student at Kellogg their yearly statistics. The top Salutatorian Renee Dingman school placed fourth and Tyler 12 wrestlers received also will address the “Class of Robins also a sixth grader at trophies. ‘92.” Presenting diplomas to this year’s seniors will be school board members Lynn Mengyan, John Krolik, Ted Spoelstra, Harold Stewart, David Tuckey, Bonnie Leep and Joseph Briggs. Richard R. Cobb, owner'* mick lic. #1748 The Rev. Alan Mettler will give the invocation and RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM benediction. • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION EH COBB STA-RITE PUMPS TOOLS I hometown! LUMBER YARD i‘ 219 S. State, Nashville Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac- Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 CREDIT INC AVAILABLE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » 616-527-2724 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville ff ) �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL! • Letterheads • Folders • Business cards • Books • Annual Reports • Brochures • Flyers SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • invitations • Labels • Tags • Posters • Envelopes • Political Signs• Tickets • Rubber • Business stamps Forms • Balloons • Computer • Newsletters Forms • catalogs • Calendars if you're in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics. We can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FIN PRINT SHOP Barry county's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility «16> MS-5078 (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the city Limits �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press[2Jforr our rates and deadlines. Press lor business hours. TO PLACE AN AD... You will be asked to give your phone number, Your full name spelling your last. 3~] Your full address. ^T] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. \5~] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS----For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSflk Y0U»»» for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co.. but have a touch , tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call Is answered switch the “pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-06-23.pdf 3230325b17b7904e282ca6ce77d5606c PDF Text Text N a, HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 47 — Tuesday, June 23, 1992 Nashville Lions install officers, induct first local woman member by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The goal of Nashville Lions Club to have 50 members by its 50th anniversary in September now is easily within reach. At the annual installation of officers meeting last Monday at Maple Leaf Grange, four new members were inducted, bringing the total to 48. Marking arng anoter another mestone, milestone one of the four inductees was a woman, Marilyn Ayars, believed to be the first ever accepted into the Nashville club as a full-fledged Lion. “As far as I know it is the first time,” said incoming President Willard Myers. Wives of Nashville Lions are associated with the local group but are not official members of the organization although “a lot of them do a lot of work” for the club, notes Myers. Some communities have affiliated Lioness Clubs for women, but none exists in the Maple Valley area. Marilyn Ayars joined the Nashville Lions Monday on full par with her husband, Doug Ayars,, who also became a member. Other in­ ductees were Kenneth Priddy and Gary Arnold. Myers said he noticed “quite a few women” in clubs attending a recent Lions convention in Grand Rapids, reflecting a trend that has gained favor in recent years. Zone Chairman Jeff Van Aman of Hastings, Lions District Governor-elect, con­ ducted the induction ceremony and the installation of officers for the 1992-’93 year. Serving along with Presi­ dent Myers are Herbert Frith as first vice president; David Kuempel, second vice presi­ dent; Keith Jones, third vice president; Norman Stanton, secretary; John Moore, treasurer; and Immediate Past President Kenneth Hawblitz, Charles “Bud” Irish, Russell Furlong, and John Long, directors. Justin Cooley will serve as Lion tamer; Dr. Michael Callton as tail twister; and Orvin Moore as assistant tail twister. Nelson Brumm is assistant secretary and Richard Genther is assistant treasurer. Membership committee is Orvin Moore, chairman; Karl Pufpaff and Richard Tobias. In his remarks, outgoing President Hawblitz recapped his year as head of the group. “We had real good success with the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program (for local sixth­ graders),” noted Hawblitz. He also said the club is well on its way to becoming incorporated, an accomplishment he said he finds gratifying. The move is to protect members from personal liability in club activities. Lions Clubs International is active in many community service projects, especially those geared to sight preserva­ tion and aid to the blind. In addition to these and other state programs, the See Church addition, Page 2 The cupola-topped addition fits well into the historic Vermontville setting. Church adds addition Vermontville Congregational nears completion by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The newest addition to Ver­ montville’s historic town square looks right at home among the New England-style architecture seen in the early buildings that occupy the main intersection of the village. A wing attached to the rear of the 1862 First Congrega­ tional Church will feature of- fice and classroom space and make the Griswold Room in the basement ofthe church ac­ cessible to the handicapped See Church addition, Page 3 Auto crashes into house, parked cars near Nashville by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A Bellevue man was listed in serious condition last Wednesday morning at Bron­ son Hospital in Kalamazoo after an early Sunday auto ac­ cident near Nashville. The vehicle he was driving stuck a house and two parked cars. The corner of the DeCamp home was struck by the auto, tearing out electrical service to the house. Power was restored later Sunday. According to the Eaton County Sheriff’s department, Michael Hammond, 22, was eastbound on Nashville Highway about 12:30 a.m. June 14 when he moved out to pass another vehicle. As the vehicle speeded up to prevent his passing, Hammond lost control ofhis 1978 Chevrolet. The car rolled over in mid­ air, landed on all four wheels, then slammed into the Brad DeCamp house at 10160 ^Nashville Highway on the north side of the road, knock­ ing out the electric service meter. Hammond’s car then struck Dawn DeCamp’s 1983 GMC van and pushed it into her hus­ band’s 1987 Chevrolet pickup truck parked beside it. The van was totaled, and the truck sustained serious damage. Upstairs in their home, the DeCamps had slight warning of the impending crash, as they heard the sound of an auto approaching at high speed just before impact. Because of the power loss, they raced downstairs in the dark to find Hammond hang­ ing out of the passenger side of his auto. Dawn called “911,” and the Vermontville ambulance and Eaton County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to the scene. Vermontville ambulance summoned addi­ tional medical personnel from Charlotte EMS. A landing field for an Aero­ Med helicopter from Kalamnzoo was set up at Maple Valley High School parking lot. Dawn DeCamp's 1983 GMC Van was totaled while sitting in the driveway of her home on Nashville Highway, about a mile east of Maple Valley High School. The DeCamp home and van were struck by an out-of-control car that pushed the van into Brad DeCamp's pickup truck (right), also damaging it. Hammond was airlifted to Bronson Hospital where he reportedly underwent surgery, though a spokesper­ son there Wednesday could not confirm it. She listed his condition as “serious.” Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies could not say if alcohol was a factor, but said the accident is still under in­ vestigation. A description of the vehicle that reportedly tried to outrace Hammond’s was not available. Electrical service was restored to the DeCamp home Sunday afternoon. In This Issue... • Former Nashville man named ‘Teacher of the Year’ . • Nashville fireman injured battling blaze ' • Driver, 16, escapes serious harm in rollover accident • Storm shuts off power to area residents �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 2 LIONS INSTALLATION, front page Marilyn Ayars (center) last week became the first woman member of the Nashville Lions Club. Other inductees were (from left, back row) Kenneth Priddy, Marilyn's husband Doug Ayars, and Gary Arnold. In front are District Governorelect Jeff Van Aman, who conducted the induction, Dorothy Priddy and (at right) Beth Arnold. Women generally are associated with the club only through membership of their husbands, but Mrs. Ayars signed on as a full-fledged member. Nashville Lions are involved in supporting the Lions Quest program to teach skills for adolescence to local seventh-, graders, the junior-high anti­ ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S “THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.b drug program STAND ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 K (Students Taking a New Direction), and D.A.R.E.; ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters : I BINGO I giving special assistance to the Community Christmas Basket program, the Maple Valley athletic program, and the Barry County Blood Bank project; making im­ provements in facilities at Put­ nam Park; cleaning three Newly-elected officers of Nashville Lions Club for the l992-'93 year are Presi­ dent Willard Myers (seated left), accepting the gavel from outgoing President Kenneth Hawblitz (right), who becomes a member of the board of directors. Seated between them is District Governor-elect Jeff Van Aman of Hastings. (Standing, from left) Director Charles "Bud" Irish; First Vice President Herbert Frith; and Secretary Norman Stanton. Missing from photo are Treasurer John Moore; Second Vice President David Kuempel; Third Vice President Keith Jones; and Directors Russ Furlong and John Long. miles of roadside in Michigan’s Adopt-AHighway program; presenting special donations to Putnam Public Library; and annually awarding the Douglass Vogt Memorial Scholarship to selected graduating MVHS seniors. Barry County COA lunch menu and events planned Wednesday, June 24 BBQ Baked Chix, asparagus, stir fry veggies, dinner roll, oleo, cake. Thursday, June 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, lima beans, carrots, bread, oleo, fruit. Friday, June 26 Chefs Salad, fruit. Monday, June 29 Veal Parmesan, green beans, carrots, bread, oleo, pears. Tuesday, June 30 Ground beef stew, com, dumplings, fruit. Events Wednesday, June 24 Nashville, slides on Liberia; Delton, birthdays; Hastings, organ music; Nashville meal. Thursday, June 25 Nashville, bingo. Friday, June 26 Woodland, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, June 29 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, June 30 - All sites puzzles. Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ ........... 11 a.rh. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m” Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK “I’ve had a lot of fun (as president) and hope to be able to continue to participate in projects near and dear to Lionism,” concluded Hawblitz. He presented certificates of appreciation to Norman Stan­ ton, Jim Carl, Blair and Leila Hawblitz, Orvin Moore, Nelson Brumm, Herbert Frith and Willard Myers. In addition, certificates of service went to Blair Hawblitz for his years of service as chairman of the Lions’ annual fund-raising pancake dinner at the Vermontville Syrup Festival; to Willard Myers and his wife Bessie for their work in planning the club’s upcoming 50th anniversary party and for her help in phon­ ing Lions for monthly dinner reservations; and to Norman Stanton for his assistance in coordinating the year’s activities, “I certainlly would not have been able to accomplish what we have this year without Norman Stanton,” said Hawblitz. The Golden Anniversary of Nashville Lions will be mark­ ed at a banquet set for Mon­ day, Sept. 21, at Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Two charter members of the club are still living: Bruce Randall of Florida and Laurence Hecker of Hastings. Last week’s session was conducted following a dinner prepared and served by members of the Maple Leaf Grange. Also at Monday’s meeting the Lions signed get-well cards for two of their fellow members, George Vogt and Dr. Hugh Overholt, both of whom are recupertating from recent heart bypass surgeries. Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: BBelinda’s Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only We are here to make you Look your Best •k REDKEN Products Used & Sold k We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852-9192 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7p REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 —- Page 3 Recent donations to Lakeview Cemetery listed CHURCH ADDITION f from front page via a ramp. The cupola-crowned addi­ tion boasts several special ar­ chitectural touches that ensure its proper tie into the historic setting. “The cupola echoes the old style,” notes Cindy Krolik, a church member serving as liaison between the congrega­ tion and the architect, Randy Case of Battle Creek, and contractor, Rhoades Con­ struction Company, also of Battle Creek. But Krolik pointed out that even though the design incor­ porates period features, the intent is not to mislead people into believing the addition is part ofthe original church — a designated Michigan Historical Site. Plans for the project had to be approved by the state Historical Commission to en­ sure compatibility with the 1862 building. Interior finish work is now under way inside the addition, said Krolik, with a hand from volunteers who are helping with painting and wood staining. “Some work is being donated by members of the congregation,” Krolik said. The addition features a S ■>< foyer-cloakroom off a north entry, an office, two small classrooms and one large one that has the potential of being divided into two rooms. Although no date has yet been set for dedication, Krolik said it is likely the project will be completed by fall, when Sunday School classes of­ ficially resume. But she ex­ pects the new facilities actual­ ly to be in use shortly after carpeting is installed this week, even though some finish work will remain to be done. Krolik and the Rev. Tod Clark have been meeting weekly with representatives of the architectural firm and the contractor for updates on the project. Krolik’s husband, John, heads the church’s building committee. The First Congregational Church traces its roots to the foundation of the community. The Rev. Sylvester Cochrane, a Congregational minister from Vermont, conceived of a settlement in Michigan after a visit here in 1835. He return­ ed home to form the Union Colony that settled Vermont­ ville the next year. The religiously-oriented community sought to escape the “moral darkness” they thought pervaded the West. Church services first were held in a log cabin, and later in the 1843 Academy until the present sanctuary was built across the street. Property on the main four corners of Vermontville where North, South, East and West Main streets converge, were set aside as a public square when the town was platted. Today, the land is still public domain, occupied by the town park and three historically-designated buildings: First Congrega­ tional Church, the Academy (now a museum); and the United Methodist Church, which moved to the site in 1877. Donations in memory of money orders payable to the gifts will be listed periodically Bethel (Hummel) Foley were cemetery also may be left at in the Maple Valley News. the most recent received for Village Hall, 206 N. Main St. Acknowledgment of Nashville’s Lakeview Unless anonymity is re­ memorial donations will be Cemetery Memorial Fund. quested, names of donors to sent to the family designated The gifts came from Joel the fund and those named in by the donor if name and ad­ and Gladys Hummel, Vada dress are supplied. Mix and family, Ona Hin­ ckley, Petie Latta, Donald and Wilma Hinckley, and Mr. and For the Mrs. Ray Hinckley. SUMMER The memorial fund was established last year to help Have Fun the financially strapped cemetery continue to be an at­ with a more tractive asset to the communi­ ty. The donations will be used CAREFREE for upkeep and beautification of the cemetery. STYLE Contributions to Lakeview Cemetery may be sent to Larry Decker, secretaryOwner — treasuer of the cemetery OPEN Tuesday-Saturday Diana Kuempel board, at 636 East St., Corner of M-66 and Nashville, 49073. Checks or 852*9481 Diana’s Place Thornapple Lake Rd. *5*2 Obituaries I Estn n » Lelah Mae Allerding ■*'Wrai i u» | bci to it I hi I lOf'l KJEispsi® I ItU'ifa: HASTINGS - Lelah Mae Allerding, 53 formerly of 227 South Hanover Street, Hast­ ings, passed away Saturday, June 13, 1992 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Allerding was bom on September 28, 1938 in Owos­ so, the daughter ofHoward and Lavenia (Shellington) Castle. She was raised in the Charlotte area and attended schools there. She came to Hastings in about 1958. She was married to Ivan Allerding on August 31,1974. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Allerding is survived by three daughters, Karen Stull ofLansing, Debbie Sprague of Hastings, Juanita Hester of Nashville; son, Richard Stull of Three Rivers; 12 grandchil- dren; two step-sons, David Allerding of Muskegon, Ron Allerding of Indiana; three step-daughters, Donna LaFont, Diane Patch both of Hastings, Nancy Heywood of Jackson; 10 step-grandchildren; sister, JoAnne Walling of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband Ivan on Febru­ ary 27, 1987 and a son Owen Stull on April 3, 1982. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 16 at Riverside Cemetery with Reverend James Campbell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. IjjjOtrfill" MM* .. Losing Interest On Your CDs? If you’re one of millions of Americans who have Certificates of Deposit maturing in June you may be in for a big shock. Since interest rates have been on the decline, your renewal rate may not be as high. It On For Improvement Loans, We’re The Home Place. Now is a great time to do that home improvement project you’ve been thinking about. Interest rates are attractive. It’s spring time, and Eaton Federal is ready to provide the assistance — and the money — you need! For over 55 years, Eaton Federal has been the area’s home lending leader. So, you can count on the “home folks” to set up the loan that’s just right for you. Depending on the type ofloan, you may even be able to deduct the interest from your income taxes. Pave the driveway. Expand a room. Install bright new siding. Ifyou have the project, we have the time to discuss it. With Eaton Federal’s help, you can start adding it on sooner than you might think! If you’d like to find out about acceptable invest­ ment alternatives that will keep your money working as hard as it can. Stop in or call us today. Eaton Federal STOCKS & BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS Bank LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS FDIC INSURED FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EQUAL HOUUM LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Nashville woman escaped train wrech death back in 1938 by Susan Hinckley The escape of a Nashville woman in a spectacular Mon­ tana train wreck topped the news in Nashville 54 years ago this week. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on June 23, 1938. Mabel Parks escaped death in train wreck When the phone rang at the Parks’ home, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, little did Mrs. Parks dream ofthe message it was to bring. It was a long distance call from River Rouge from Mrs. Art Coash, with whom Mabel Parks lives during the school year. She proceeded to read a telegram from Mabel, as follows: “Miles City, Mont., 12:30 p.m. Train went through bridge. Phone Mother I’m safe.” Mrs. Coash then said she had just heard of the accident over radio, so relayed at once. Mrs. Parks considered at once as to who was most like­ ly to have heard the broadcast, and decided the Von Fumiss family, so she called them. They had heard it, and pro­ ceeded to give her details. Early Tuesday morning (Nashville post office clerk) Miss Bessie Hinckley drove to Mrs. Parks’ with an air mail letter from Mabie, which read as follows: “Dear Mother: Sunday is my usual day to write, so I’ll do as is my custom. Perhaps situation is somewhat unusual. It is ten o’clock in the morning and we are waiting to get to Miles City, Montana, where we were due last night at one. The Milwaukee R.R. lost a bridge, with serious consequences to some of the coaches. However, your daughter cooly walked out before the coach was consigned to a watery grave. “Just how important news like that looks a few miles away is a problem, so I thought I’d drop you a line to say you can’t have any of my life insurance for a while yet. I’ll try to get time to write more details later in week. Mabie.” Miss Parks was enroute from River Rouge, where she has taught for some time, to Missoula, Mont., where she will attend summer school, and was traveling on the Olympian crack express ofthe Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad, when it plunged early Sunday morn­ ing into the swirling water of Custer Creek, 26 miles east of Miles City. The bridge across the stream had been weakened by a cloudburst, and seven cars ofthe 12-car train dropped in­ to the creek, the others teeter­ ing on the brink of the flood. The locomotive got across, but turned over. A track walker had reported the creek bed almost dry shortly before the accident. One hundred sixty were aboard the flier. Associated Press dispatches Tuesday said 31 were known dead, 12 others were believed to be in mired coach; 21 of the 31 were identified. AU prizes claimed on Saturday night Thirty dollars, the total of the money gifts of Saturday night for the Merchants’ Give Away, was claimed in five prizes, the first time this has occurred, and the awards for this week in consequence are $3 each. John Springett received the first award of $9. John S. Greene, merchant, was first called for second, and then Mrs. Fem S. Green won in the re-drawing $9. The third award of $6 went to George Thomas. Glenna Bivens received the fourth, $3 and A.L. Hill, the fifth, also $3. The amplifier of the loud speaker equipment burned out, and Claude Greenfield’s was used. Reception was given by Evangelical congregation To welcome their new pastor, the Rev. Wendell C. Bassett, and family, the Evangelical church folks with the Bible Searchers class in charge gave a reception of attractive appointments in the church basement on Friday evening, with about 100 in at­ tendance, a very enjoyable af­ fair in its entirety. Mrs. Earl Schulze cordiaUy welcome the Bassetts, and Rev. Bassett responded in like vein. A program of music and readings was given, in which Mrs. Bassett, Mrs. C. R. Shaw, Miss Amy Hartwell, Mrs. Orville Flook, Mrs. Will Lundstrum, Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Geo. Parrott, Miss Wilma Parrott, Mrs. Elinor Graham, Peter Lamer, Mary Feighner, Geraldine Lundstrum, Frances Dahlhouser, Jean Hecker, Billy Hecker, Mildred Leedy and Helen Olsen participated, with prayer by Harold Bahs. An artistic feature of the decorations was the lattice work to which real roses were fastened, and the cross with flowers about its base. Refreshments were served. New stairs finished for local hospital The newly located, wider and open stairway for the Barry County Osteopathic Hospital ofNashville has been completed. This called for taking out the old steep stairs and some partitions, by which the upper hall is widened, and now the redecorating is in progress. More room is needed and present plans call for the building of an addition to the hospital in the near future. (Note: The hospital was located in what is now Car­ rol’s Care Home, 109 N. State St.) Will Rogers picture for this weekend Improvements continue at Star Theater with some important announcements soon to be made. Manager Johnson announc­ ed a Will Rogers picture, “Handy Andy,” for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, Pinky Tomlin in “Thanks for Listening.” Will Rogers, always a favorite, continues so even in death. His pictures continue drawing cards. N. H. S. Class of 1938 unique Train wrecks were exciting news — whether near or far away. A Nashvill UnT esr?ped ’T’T in 1938 rhen a crack flier Plunged ♦<> waer aeygae rave in S Montana. Closer to home, n this 1915 photo, a pileup of Michigan Central r freight cars is seen three miles east of Vermontville. The spectators are identified as NashviHe High School boys who skipped school to go see the train wreck," and include Wa.nard Gardner, Carl McWha, Sumner Hartwell, Earl Rentschler Walter Ball, Joel Balch, Dean Frith and Harvey Cheeseman. The Evangelical Church congregation welcomed their new pastor and his family with a reception in June 1938. The event was held in the church basement, added in 1926 by raising the original 1886 structure and installing a kitchen, furnace room, and other facilities below. The bell tower at left in this circa-1930 photo was added in 1903. The building still stands on the northeast corner of Washington and Phillips streets as part of the Nashville Baptist Church. 1938 Nashville high school class who entered kindergarten in 1925, not one graduated here. Of those who were in the first grade in 1926, Virginia Cole is the on­ ly one. Of the 20 who were in the third grade in 1928, only four received their diplomas in Nashville this year. They were: Virginia Cole, Gladys Eddy, Marian Smith and Richard Green. Local News — An enthusiastic group of those interested in the Farmers Co-Operative Creamery met Monday even­ ing at Masonic Temple and decided to go ahead with the program ofgetting new equip­ ment for processing milk into cottage cheese. Refreshments, including samples of cottage cheese, were served. — The Rev. J.R. Wooten, pastor of the Nashville Methodist church the past two years, and whose reappoint­ ment was asked by the local church, was returned here by the Michigan Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which closed its ses­ sion at Albion Monday with the reading of the ministerial appointments. — A carload of poles, one of several that will be shipped to this point for the Uhlen Construction Co. for use for rural electrification in this section, has been received here by the Michigan Central Railroad. — Construction of six and three-tenths miles of rural electric lines in the Battle Creek division of Consumers Power Co. has been announced. The new lines, which will sen* 37 customers, includes one-half mile northwest of Assyria in Assyria Township. — Mr. and Mrs. Arlie A. Reed are again residents of Nashville. Mr. Reed, who resigned as principal of the Nashville school to take the superintendency of the Sun­ field school, returns here, after a two years’ absence, as superintendent of the Nashville W. K. Kellogg school. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are occupying the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hamilton on Cleveland Street. — The cement wall for the new garage on Dave Mar­ shall’s farm has been com­ pleted. The building will replace the garage destroyed by fire.. — Mr. and Mrs. Clare Pennock, Mrs. Annie Feighner and Mrs. Mary Hoisington attended the ball game at Charlton Park Sunday afternoon. — Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser, Mrs. C. A. Biggs, Mrs. Will Coolbaugh, Miss Scothome and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warner wefe among those at­ tending the International Peony Show at the Field House ofthe Boys’ Vocational school at Lansing. — Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Elliston are the proud parents of a baby girl bom June 15. Mrs. Jesse Fassett is assisting with the care of the baby, and Miss Esther Feighner with the housework. — Mrs. Leia Aldrich of Lansing, formerly Leia Casler, was here Saturday for her household goods, preparatory to housekeeping. — Mr. and Mrs. Dan Garlinger returned Monday from Waterville, Ohio, where they had been visiting her mother and other relatives and attending the Christman family reunion held at Whitehouse, Ohio, with 150 or 160 in attendance. — Harry Appelman has been carrying mail for a few days on Ed Hafner’s mail route. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hafner are spending their vacation at Hi-Land like. — Harold J. Foster, Barry County agent, is ill at home with the measles. — B.P. Seward, who is now past 80 years old, was guest of honor at a Father’s Day dinner given by his two daughters and granddaughters at the Earl G. Rothaar home Sunday. — Edwin A. Lupe ofGrand Rapids and Ralph Hess of Nashville were guests from Friday until Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. See, Charlevoix. The party made a nice catch of Mackinac trout Sunday, landing three ranging from 5 to 15!6 pounds. — Sherman Fulton, grandson of Mrs. Esther Marshall, of the 14th Cavalry, Fort Sheridan, now on maneuvers at Camp Custer, and his friend, Arthur Johnston, were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Marshall. The boys arrived in Battle Creek with their troop of 145 soliders June 12, coming horseback from Fort Sheridan. They were nine days on the road. — Helen M. Maurer of Nashville graduated with a bachelor of science degree on the occasion of the annual commencement exercises of Western State Teachers Col­ lege Monday, June 20. A class of 321 persons was graduated. — (South Vermontville) The Shirley Southern family attended the North Kalamo school reunion Sunday. — (Northeast Castleton) Mr. and Mrs. Henry Semrau and Jack attended the Hunter school reunion Saturday. It is estimated about 50 were pre­ sent. Sports were the diver­ sion of the day; also a fine program was rendered. They report a nice time. — (West Maple Grove) Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hawblitz and children attended the reunion of the Holy Comers school near Caledonia Satur­ day afternoon, with a 5 o’clock picnic supper. — (North Irish Street) A new underground telephone system is being installed on Irish Street. — (Branch District) Ken­ neth Norton is having his house wired this week. — (Southwest Maple Grove) George Cheeseman and Darwin Swift have the measles. — (North Kalamo) Dogs have been in Frank Frey’s sheep the past week, killing three and hurting four more. — (Northeast Castleton) Mr. and Mrs. Bon West and family were Sunday afternoon visitors of their uncle, William Baas. Miss Loretta West has recovered nicely from her siege with scarlet fever and measles, and was able to ride out with her parents. — (Mayo District) Fred Vandenburg us ill with the measles. — (Northeast Castleton) Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brooks attended the Crist reunion a week ago Sunday at Riverside Park at Grand Ledge. A cooperative dinner was served at noon, 50 being present. They report a fine time. — (North Kalamo) Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Weyant and daughter Carla and Mrs. Cecile Frey attended the graduation of 2,800 students of U of M at the Ann Arbor ball park Saturday evening at six o’clock. Miss Beatrice Frey was one of the 30 nurses who graduated. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, June 23, 1992 —Poge 5 Hor/e /fl le.S' Lemonade sales were slow, said John Peebles (left) and his friend, Richard Genther. The boys, who made brownies themselves, set up shop at John's home on North State Street. A S . I 'Wffltifc ** X^lblto ™ ® I Whether there was a market for jackets and sweaters at Nashville’s annual garage sales Saturday remains unclear, but the weather cer­ tainly warranted it. Temperatures in the 50s did little, however, to deter crowds ofpeople who flocked to the village-wide event. The sale, sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce and traditionally held the third Saturday in June, again drew bumper-tobumper traffic to Nashville’s streets. Householders were not re­ quired to pre-register this year, so no official count of sales was made, but the 852-1757 J Sylvia Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Pam Tues. 8:30-5:00 Saturdays by Appointment 4 aljnisife offered at this sale. ■ft niiH'.iaifet M imidO iquiutt. estimate was upwards of 40. Some opened for business shortly after 8 a.m. and reported a steady stream of customers. In addition to the household sales, Friends of Putnam Public Library conducted a book sale at the library and the Maple Valley Co-Operative Nursery held a fund-raiser at its quarters on Washington Street. Probably the only stands that did not enjoy brisk sales Saturday were the lemonade booths set up by youngsters at various curbside locations near homes. Coffee or other warm drinks were more in demand. -Ss^h ini kftltelnH i [di laianakta •ii n i it Nj Cue !«ij. sWiaCiWtaiSn ■s b tad till ifc ’’ddpW ijn -MM!®1 -y, n uteft* -lintMk ®. ®. ri Siush1 0ijjgHdft'ft ibs ib si Ejiriftftk si iEd its (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MNH STUCCT MCGMONTMILLC. MICHiC4f1 49096 jl Only $31,900 for this 2 bedroom mobile home located on approx, one acre. (CH-113) hASHMiue (517)852-1717 Two story home with fenced back yard, deck. (N-88) Only $32,000.. PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION Business Services W tout lot ns |!» Angie Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Everything from picnic tables to bird houses was ra xaiMSijfju. ita th Come let us show you how to have super summer hair. «» £ ft® jUjk®1* These children (clockwise, from center) Pat and Chris Andrews, Ryan and Kristen VanZandt, all of Nashville, found the sales a time for decision making. i* Fall, Winter and ffjftt fjft ft. St Holiday Fabrics and u1 Crafts Are Arriving! tuft -0 > >’</ </ fi % lift lift New quilting supplies and books. Mr. J. Sewing Machine Repair ■LKiy/it --- =/ ftft If t®®gJWi gJW $ 218 E. State St., Hastings & »trJ » r # Ph. 945-9673 S 7 HOURS Mon. thru Sat. 9-5:30; Frl. ‘til 7 HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION ..& BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill, owner. 517-543-1002. TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Four bedroom home located on two lots at 157 Seminary St., Vermontville. City water and sewer, some recent work completed, newer furnace. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 2424 Stevens St., Kalamazoo. Nice one story home with garage and fenced yard. FRIDAY, JULY 31 Excellent opportunity to purchase land in Eaton County. Good four bedroom home (exterior needs paint) with barn and garage plus approx. 211 acres of land to be offered individually, in combinations and as the whole farm. Located on Shaytown Hwy. Approx. 50 acres of woods. Help Wanted Call now for flyers and additional information regarding these properties! DRIVER TO RUN WEST COAST to California from Nashville, Mi. Good pay and health insurance paid. Exper­ ienced necessary. Must have CDL, long form physical and DOT drug screen. Can phone between 8am and 5pm 517-852-9656. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852*0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 6 Maplewood honor roll announced 4th Grade All A’s - Erin Berry, Joshua Smith, Stephanie Stanton. B’s - John Aspinall, Carrie Balko, Joey Bowers, Cyrus Brandenburg, Amanda Briggs, Katrina Coblentz, Debbie Collier, Julia Draper, Jessica Dunham, Nicole Hoff­ man, Ken Lackscheide, Casey Milligan, John Musser, Misty Nisse, Jeremy Rasey, Kristin Setchfield, Steve Shipman, Lateshia Ward, Chad Wetzel, April Randall. 5th Grade All A’s - Aaron Dempsey, Karl Hoover, Nelissa Mansfield, Ben Shepherd, Krista Teasdale, Loren Kellogg School announces honor roll Reffeitts to. perform at local church The Reffeitts will be in concert at Nashville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday, Ju­ ly 5. It will be a free concert, however, a freewill offering will be taken. The church is located at 304 Phillips St., Nashville. Former Nashville man selected ‘Teacher of the Year' at Davison Jim Erwin, a 1953 graduate of Nashville High School, was named teacher of the year for the Davison school system, near Flint. Erwin has taught U.S. and world history at Davison High High School for 18 years. His wife, Alberta, teaches in Flint schools. They both live most of the year in Davison, but still own two residences in this area. He began his teaching career in Louisiana in 1969, after he graduated from col- MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 lege with a major in history. Erwin is an ex-street superintendent for the Village of Nashville. He said he enjoys the students and teaching, and he is not thinking of retirement. EATON BOARD OF REALTORS * THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE || I OR-MS REALTOR- Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HNIS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available • NASHVILLE - NOW $59,500 LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1 st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 Eves FARM: |60 OR 100 ACRES) - SOUTH OF NASHVILLE Cute farm 3 BEDROOMS & I1/: BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns. Would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appre­ ciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) 5th Grade All A’s Cristina Desrochers; Heidi Eberly; Dustin London; Andrea Mace; Brandon Phenix; Trish Sloan. B Average or Better - An­ dy Adams, Sara Affolder, Kevin Aspinall, Sarah Behrndt, Judson Burpee; Donald Delong, Chris Dunham, Chris Ewing, Matt Fawley, Shawn Graham, Jen­ ny Halliwill, Carrie Hardin, Chris Magoon, April Musser, Tom Powers, Kara Rathbum, Janelie Sottillie, Dewey Spicer, Lisa Stampski, Aaron Treloar, Jessica Wymer, Scott VanEngen. 6th Grade All A’s - Richard Genther, Andy Heyboer, Adriene Sim­ mons, Jessica Smith, Danielle Watson. B Average or Better - Ter­ rance Augustine, Nick Blake­ ly, Jed Brisco, Jeff Brzycki, Hillary Cates, Ben Covert, Ryan Elliston, Amanda Finkler, Ricky Fowler, Jesi French, Kristen Frith, Bryan Faurto, Emilie Gould, Maria Green, Travis Hardin, Chris Hartwell, Leszlie Hay, Melissa Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin, Pat Leonard, Pat Lowe, Tonya May, Jeremy Mix, Bethny Owen, Jessie Pennington, Rachael Pettengill, Monelle Quick, Wes Quick, Tyler Robins, Melissa Scripter, Michael Skedgell, Mike Sulcer, Loma Symonds, David Taylor, Andy Thomp­ son, Stephanie Webb. - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) building, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. (F-160) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) - VACANT LAND - 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - Located on Kinsel Hwy. Char­ lotte Schools. Call Homer. k (VL-160) Superintendent’s Corner Summer planning and projects BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks The summer vacation for students, teachers and most sup­ port staff members provides an opportunity for planning and projects that would be difficult during the daily routines ofthe school year. Some of the current plans and projects are described below. Administrators, supervisors and staffmembers are undertak­ ing a thorough review of our facilities so that repairs and im­ provements may be made. In some cases, outside contractors are needed for these projects. A thorough cleaning and resur­ facing of such areas as floors and walls also is being completed. In the areas of instruction and learning materials, teams of administrators, teachers and support staff members are involv­ ed in important evaluation, planning and production sessions to improve the curriculum, achievement and assessment of basic skills, and to prepare our media centers for a computerized loan arrangement with other centers around the state. Teams ofboard representatives and staffmembers are working together to update contracts and policy books used to guide the operation ofthe schools. Interviewing and hiring new staff members also will be accomplished during the summer. The above plans and projects are important for the continued upkeep and improvement of your schools. We thought you would like to know that our efforts to provide the best possible schools and achievements are ongoing. Please give us a call ifyou have any input or questions about the plans and projects described above. We will advise you of the results of these plans and projects at the end of the summer vacation period. I will be taking a break from preparing these articles for the summer. Please join me again when the start of a new school year approaches in August. Well come to the Lake Odessa Fair and experience the sport of Bungee Jumping. Take the big dive from a crane hovering 125 feet above the ground. Having completed a jump, you will experience an incredible adrenaline rus rush, that leaves you with a feeling of euphoria, self-satisfaction and an incredible high. The thrill of the sport comes not only from the freefalls but from the sensational rebounds. Unlike regular shock cords which are used by other companies and have been adapted for the sport, our cords have been specifically designed for maximum elasticity and recoil. Not only does this maximise the level of safety we strive for, it means our spectacular rebounds are the most dramatic available. Custom manufactured in Germany, our cords are unique, supporting over 2,000 pounds per cord using 3-7 cords per person depending on the jumpers weight. jit ' A 'A SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON 5 ACRES 3 ACRE PARCEL AND A 5 ACRE PARCEL - Both "perk tested." mer, Kim Pennington, Katrina Rasey, Liz Stanton, Dawn VanderVlucht, Trevor Wawiemia. B’s - Jeremy Campbell, Emily Cerny, Josh Cook, Jessica Dempsey, Michelle Dennis, Lisa Gibson, Jason Grasman, Casy Hudson, Nick Milligan, Alisha Pena, Malinda Powers, Dawn Stine, Doug Phillip, Barret Noggle, Rusty Cox, Erica White, Shelly Ar­ ras, Holly Carrigan, Jennifer Forquer, JoHeather Grant, Brianne Haley, Jenny Hois­ ington, Kelly Moore, Cory Pethick, Mandy Pierce, Jamie Rasey, Beth Sleeper, Ben Woodworth. Are you searching for a thrill of a lifetime? NEW LISTING: On 5 acres, nice 50 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHAR­ LOTTE: Nice 3 bedroom, pole Wright, Amber Shilling, Erica Krolik. B’s - Kenny Brandenburg, Ben Carrigan, Amanda Farr, Nathan Davidson, Seleena Carpenter, Jared Carpenter, Jon Kenyon, Zac Jarvie, Jonessa Hammonds, Melanie Shance, Jamie Root, Jamie Morris, Adam Thompson, Trent Graham, Leslie Grant, Stacie Goris, Levon Ham­ mond, Joe Stadel, Craig Rogers, Desiree Lorenz, Becki Conroy. 6th Grade All A’s - Steve Doyne, Nicky Bulmer, Travis McIn­ tyre, Jason Thompson, Erin Booher, Kirsten Klinkham- Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) "country home". 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) 40 ACRES (APPROX. 20 WOODED) South of Nashville. Price: $25,000. Call Jeri Baker. (VL-156) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. (VL-359) > Bungee Connection Inc. prides itself on being a highly committed, safety first organization. Upon arrival at the site, all jumpers are briefed about the safety procedures used. Any questions regarding any part of our system will be answered by our safety personnel. Double harnesses are used, waist and chest. We will be looking forward to seeing the jumpers and spectators at the Great... Lake Odessa Fair • June 30*July 5 Come out and jump with us for approx. $69'you will experience the greatest thrill on earth! 3621 Lake Padgett Drive • Land O'Lakes, Florida 34639 • (813) 996-2343 Ata gJULa aaB»08B88a(ntaaaao«8ooooo<>a a �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. June 23, 1992 — Page 7 Nashville fireman injured Saturday battling blaze by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville volunteer fireman Larry Corkwell was injured early Saturday morning while fighting a fire on Guy Road. A skeletal wall of the old Nashville United Methodist parsonage, which had been sold and moved to the location in 1990, collapsed and fell on him. He almost escaped the falling structure. “He saw that it was starting to give way,” said fellow firefighter Pat Powers. “He ran and just about got away.” Corkwell suffered fractures to his right leg and ankle in the mishap. He was taken by Nashville ambulance to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where he was underwent or­ thopedic surgery Saturday. His daughter, Lisa Cor­ kwell, said Monday doctors installed a plate and other hardware in the ankle. It had sustained particularly serious injury because it was a turned position when it was struck by the debris. Lisa said just before the ac­ cident her father was down on his knees and had his head stuck through a basement win­ dow. As he stood up he saw sparks flying from the struc­ ture and turned to run. Firefighters were battling the blaze from the exterior of the building because they were unable to get inside the flam­ ing structure. Owner Robert Potter was not at home when the fire was spotted and reported by neighbors about 1:55 a.m. Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson said cause of the blaze is undetermined and it remains under investigation. ^»3i 11! safe ■■faatnfait®p»Ei :K»wiliitt. snjsiia'ffltaitHl' ,3BC5Bdjitol»ob«i6plf aas.taKiiilli^t'.c tno&! fajita gwonWirti® 0RM* IaJ1iaisfflW(ll 1iaisfflW(ll’a' Pet of the Week "Champagne" is a white female cat waiting for a good home.She is one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m; to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. Nashville firefighters were on the scene about three and one-half hours, he said, and were assisted by Hastings Fire Department, which brought in two tankloads of water. The old parsonage became a matter of controversy in 1990 when Potter bought the building on condition he move it from its original Washington Street site. He subsequently ran into snags in his plans to move the structure and finally sawed the twostory building in half, moving the first-floor section to the Guy Road site and salvaging the other materials. Corkwell, an employee of Nashville’s Department of Public Works, is expected to be able to return to his home this week but will be confined to bed for two weeks before he can have a cast that will allow him to be more mobile. After that he faces physical therapy, said his daughter. He is expected to be off work for three months. Only a shell of the old Nashville United Methodist pasonage remains standing after a fire early Saturday destroyed the building at its new location on Guy Road. Beware of imposters, cautions IRS agent Warm weather brings out all kinds of con artuts and scams, including individuals posing as employees of the In­ ternal Revenue Service. “Every year we get reports of individuals impersonating IRS employees,” said Cor­ nelius Jackson, Inspector-inCharge of the IRS Internal Security Division in Detroit. “The motive is usually finan­ cial gain,” he said. “The im­ posters attempt to harass peo- pie or collect money for what they say are unpaid taxes.” Every IRS employee who makes contact with the public is required to carry distinctive identification and must show this when conducting official business. “ Generally, people who owe money to the IRS will receive written notifica­ tion before being contacted in person,” Jackson said. He also emphasized that in­ dividuals should always ask to For Sale HANDMADE QUILTS Afagans, baby quilts. Crocheted rag rugs, nice for wedding gifts, 510 N. Main, Nashville. 517-852-9057._____________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Schering-Plough AFRIN FOR SALE: Estate Property, 40 acres, 3 lakes, on M66, Barry County, Must sell. Open Sat. & Sun. 945-5429. Afrin NASAL SPRAY 15 ML.. Q Real Estate see credentials of anyone claiming to represent the IRS. “People who doubt the validity of credentials offered, or the identity of telephone callers, may contact the Inter­ nal Security Division, collect, in Detroit at (313) 226-7340,” he said. Ifthere is no answer at the Detroit number, a collect call may be placed to the Cincinnati office at (513) 684-3564. I IJ AFRIN PUMP /'SPRAY I5 Ml....... $3.66 CORICIDIN I Afrin "I OR CORICIDIN D TABLETS 24'S li™" , ------- AFRIN NOSE DROPS 20 ML...... $3.66 DMXORAL /< I \ DRLXORAL SA TABLETS 10'S CHLOR- TRIMET'ON TABLETS 8 MG!, 24'S ChlorTrimeton ofofCnkl Cnkl. SynX’*0*"' UetwRehd ORIGINAL OR NO DROWSY FORMULA A PRINTER THAT IS Affordable Timely [vf Versatile IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 CORRECTOI DURATION 30S NASAL SPRAY 1/2 OZ. mI uEoL hrnFI D i-GEL IDLGEI ws c c ttablets a b l e t s ws _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ O R LIQUID 12 OZ. GYNE-LOTRIMIN CREAM 45 GM. OR SUPPOSITORIES 7'S GYNE-MOISTRIN GEL 1.5 OZ. $4.19 syne- lofnmn COMPLEX COMPLEX 15* FACE CREAM 2.5 OZ................... .$3.77 HAND & BODY CREAM 4 OZ $5.99 LOTION 8 OZ..................................... $5.19 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 852-0845 219 MAIN STREET NASHVILLE Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. �Building for the to remain on thi1 of surgical I1 !» !S Pennock Hospital, a crucial partner for the health and well being of its communities for the past 69 years, is once again looking to improve for the future. Pennock's commitment to quality and a wide range of needed services has been illustrated by the investment of over $10 million during the past five years to provide state-ofthe-art capabilities including the recent additions of: CT scanning, echocardiography, laser surgeries, mobile magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac catheteriza­ tion, ENT services, audiology services, and occupational medicine to name only a few. Pennock Hospital is now Investing an additional $4.7 million into the expansion and renovation of its obstetrical and surgical departments, thereby positioning the hospital to continue improving its services Into the 21st century. The expanded surgical department will Include “Facilities and technology are indeed two new and larger vital to accomplishing excellence, but operating rooms equip­ people caring for people is what ped to assure the makes it happen.” highest quality of care, service and safety for Pennock's increasingly complex surgical cases. In addition, a same day surgery unit has been designed to accommodate 17 out-patients, and a post anesthetic recovery unit u l for five more patients. NEW RENOVATED CONSTRUCTION 8UR0EIRY/ !■■■ the Pennock Partner $ tlUK® J85SM WOT twgf'f wot tatdlo mW �I future le "cutting edge ■■I ■■I ■■8 ■■I ^''UtruND ■■I oweglVAr ■■I SI SI WrS tS tssSs Sb Why is this important to you? Pennock Hospital can maintain its financial stability, in­ dependence and local control. This means that Pennock is In a better position to offer a broad range of high quali­ ty healthcare services needed for the individuals in its com­ munities. When a service is needed by one of Pennock's patients that is not provided locally, Pennock has made referral arrangements with other regional healthcare institu­ tions, where the appropriate interventional service can be rendered. The building improvements will also make it easier to attract ad­ “Your support, combined with that ditional highly train­ ofmany ofyourfriends and neighbors ed and skilled physi­ cians to our area is an investment that will increase the providing an even quality ofcare and services, as well wider range of as strengthen an invaluable communi' tehnologically ty asset and prepare itfor thefuture. ” advanced medical/surgical services. How can you help? Through the "Pennock Partnership" building fund, Pennock is looking for a community partnership to provide $600,000 over a three-year period, to be combined with the hospital's $4.1 million to enable the plans for the obstetrical and surgical departments to become a reality. Your support of the growth and development at Pennock symbolizes the high regard and confidence you have in your community hospital. When you commit to an In­ valuable asset like Pennock Hospital you send a strong message to companies looking for a home, and physi­ cians looking for a community in which to practice. For more information about the project or the "Pennock Partnership" please call 948-3116. ■■I ::i III ■■■ 1 Uavid Mace ■HI ■KU ■■■ Any Level of participation will be permanently acknowledged in the hospital. To make a donation to the *‘Pennock Partnership ’ please complete and return the coupon below, and return it to Pennock Partnership 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Name Address City Telephone(s) State (work) ■■I Zip (home) Donor Signature (full name as you wish it to appear on contribution listings) 7h/» gift If In momory or honor o! I I ■■I II■■■■II ■■I ■■I ■■I £>. IFWOJt PLAIN If you would like more information regarding this project or the campaign, please contact the Public Affairs Department at Pennock Hospital, (phone #948-3116) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 10 Nashville girl is medal winner in recent Cereal City 5k run From Our Readers... Killing squirrel was senseless To the editor: This is in regards to a senseless killing my sister witnessed. One of our neighbors used a shotgun and unmercifully shot a beautiful, playful, and defenseless squirrel. I have a dog which at times I will tie out on her dog run so she can spend the time playing with and enjoying the squirrel, but it is now deceased. It gave me pleasure to see the squirrel play with my dog and it gave her entertainment from boredom. My question is, what right does one have in killing a defenseless animal in cold blood that brings no harm to others? If one can’t co-exist with animals in harmony then that person shouldn’t be in ex­ istence as well. For hundreds of years the Indian nations have peacefully co-existed with animals, only killing for food. Now today people’s attitudes toward any living animal is if it’s a pest or a nuisance, get rid of it! This attitude is wrong! Treat animals as you would yourself would like to be treated. Learn to live in har­ mony with animals. As Indians call themselves "People of the Earth,” I am one too! Sandi Brimmer Nashville Serving our Country Roger A. Drake Navy Petty Officer 2nd riers supported by U.S./Royal Class Roger A. Drake, son of Australian task forces and Arthur C. Drake of 120 Sher-U.S. Army Air Corps aircraft man St., Nashville, recently repelled an Imperial Japanese participated in a combined invasion of Port Moresby, Austral ian/United States 50th preventing the inevitable invaanniversary commemoration sion of the Australian ofthe Battle of Coral Sea with continent. Drake visited the Australian the staff of Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, embarked cities of Sydney, New South aboard the flagship USS Blue Wales and Townsville,. Ridge, forward deployed to Queensland during the commeration. Yokosuka, Japan. The 1980 graduate of Maple The battle took place May 4-9, 1942, in the Coral Sea Valley High School joined the when two U.S. aircraft car- Navy in July 1991. Castleton Township Regular Board Meeting Date Changed from July 1 to June 24 ““ 7:30 P.M. (ass) Lyme Disease support group to hold meetings The Southwest Michigan Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, and Wednesday, August 5. They will meet at the Pennock Physicians Center, 1009 Green Street in Hastings. For more information call 623-3607. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Village Council of the Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 1.4 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1992. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 25, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, 204 N. Main. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 9.84% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by .0014% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Village of Nashville 206 N. Main Street Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-9544 In her first professional race, Kathryn Murphy of Nashville outdistanced the pack in the recent Cereal City five-kilometer in Battle Creek. With a time of 21:28 the 13-year-old daughter of Jeff and Rae (Hosey) Murphy took the first place medal for women in her age group at the 5K race. A member of the Maple Valley Junior High track team for two years, Kathryn plans to run on the school's cross­ country team as a freshman this fall. During the summer, she is training for the sport by runnning four to six miles per day — in an hour or less. To condition herself, says her mother, Kathryn is “try­ ing to run 300 miles in ten weeks” of summer vacation. While she spends about an hour in daily training now, she will spend about three hours per day at it once schools starts. Kathryn, who describes herself as “always active,” initially got into track because she thought it would be fun. “It is, kind of,” she observes now, “but it’s also a lot of work.” At 5-feet, 5V4-inches, Kathryn has long legs that she says are a big help in running because “I can get longer strides.” In addition to looking for­ ward to her participation on the MV girls varsity track team, which won the state Class C championship last month, Kathryn now is also eyeing the July Fourth 5K run at Lake Odessa, which she plans to enter. Another medal winner with Nashville ties at the recent Battle Creek race was former local resident Kathy Christopher of Davison, who placed second in her age group in the 10K run. A 1980 MVHS graduate, and daughter of Mrs. Thelma Christopher of Nashville, Kathy is an avid runner in her spare time. She is employed at an oral surgery clinic in Flint. At 13, Kathryn Murphy is looking forward to her next 5K race as she continues to train for high school cross country competition in the fall. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 1990 DODGE DAKOTA 2x4 shortbox for sale. 4 cyl. engine, AM/FM stereo, chrome rims, rear step bumper, good rubber, Tonneau cover, excellent condi­ tion. Blue with chrome trim. 43,000 highway miles. $6,500 or best offer. Must see to appreci­ ate! Call 948-2875, leave message or call 531-6626, ask for Brian. The World's Finest Lawn & Garden Equipment Is Now Available at the Lowest Prices of the Season! National Ads BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ four nights. Overbought corperate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 524, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm.____________ PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. A ntiques & Collectibles] ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, June 28. Over 300 exhibitors in every type of antique and carefully selected collectibles. Over 170 dealers under cover. Show is rain or shine. 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Free parking, $2 adm. At the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan. Hurry! See Your Participating Simplicity Dealer Now! I Simplicity Outdoor Power Equipment ©1992 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. •Offers on selected models only. Ask us for details. TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts A Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0569 Drive a little and save a loti �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 __Page 11 Driver, 16, escapes serious harm in auto rollover near Nashville by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Heather Brenton, 16, of 10400 Kinsel Highway, Nashville, escaped serious in­ jury Saturday morning in a spectacular rollover crash just east of the village limits on Nashville Highway. Brenton was eastbound when she lost control of her vehicle shortly after rounding the curve near Curtis Road about 9:30 a.m. She was alone in the bright red 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier when it flipped over three times before landing upside down in a field on the south side of the road. “I was concentratring on my shifting, and looked down,” remembers Heather. When she looked up she had swerved into the oncoming lane, tried to correct, but “overcorrected,” she said. Heather, who was not wear­ ing a seatbelt, was freed from the auto by Nashville firemen and amublance personnel, then transported by Nashville ambulance to Hayes-GreenBeach Hospital in Charlotte where she was treated and released. She sustained a broken nose and minor in­ The victim is loaded into the waiting ambulance for juries to her back. the trip to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Help had been summoned by Michelle Dunkelberger of bound on Nashville Highway saw Brenton’s car swerving Nashville, who was west- at the time of the mishap and into the opposite lane.. “I just realized suddenly EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. Brother and sister receive degrees OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Ambulance personnel carry Heather Breton from the field where her car rolled over. that she was out of control,” said Dunkelberger, who had her young children in the car. Bill Reynolds of Vermont­ ville was in another west­ bound auto approaching the Curtis Road intersection. He also witnessed the accident. He said he could see Bren­ ton start to “lose it” after coming around the curve “too fast.” “The police said I was go­ ing 45 miles per hour,” said Heather. “I think I was going about 30 (because) I was try­ ing to shift from second to third (gear).” Heather, who will be a junior at Maple Valley High School this fall, said she believes the car will be con­ sidered a total loss. The accident was policed by Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. Because of duplicate calls for help, Ver­ montville’s ambulance also arrived on the scene after Nashville’s. — LAST DAY — - REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, August 4,1992 ♦ TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Vermontville Township County of Eaton State of Michigan Notice is hereby given that I will be at my home: « 470 E. Main, Vermontville Mon., July 6,1992 - Last Day From 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving applications for registration of the qualified electors in said township. t Home ImproyementHeadcjuarters SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Tools Electrical • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies, (517) 726-0038 10076 NASHVILLE HW?. VERMONTVILLE Janice L. Baker Vermontville Township Clerk Jess Allen Bahs Kimberly Sue Bahs Jess Allen Bahs, a 1985 graduate of Maple Valley High School recently earned a law degree from Wayne State University Law School. He and his wife, Denise Burch Bahs, are moving to Saginaw, where he has taken a position with the law offices of Polasky, Meisel, McLeod, Preston, Kolat and Jurrens. Bahs received his bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University in 1989. Kimberly Sue Bahs, a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley, recently graduated suma cum laude from Boston College with a bachelor of science degree. She was president of the Boston College honors pro­ gram and received the Mat­ thew J. Toomey award for be­ ing the outstanding student in the School of Management Honors program. She has been selected for in­ clusion in the 1991-92 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Univer­ sity and Colleges.” She will be working at J.P. Morgan in New York City as a production operations trainee. Both Kim and Jess are the children of John and Sue Bahs, the grandchildren of Carl and Louise Bahs and the great-grandchildren of Elizabeth Wilcox, all of Nashville. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPSOED BUDGET FOR 1992-1993 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on the proposed operational budget for the 1992-93 fiscal year as part of the special meeting of the Maple Valley Schools Board of Education which will be held on Mon­ day, June 29, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library located at 11090 Nashville Highway. Copies of the proposed budget will be avail­ able at the central office of the school. (267) • • • • • • JII • Plumbing • Hardware Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvil Jobs Wanted CHRISTIAN LADY would like to care for elderly in their home, had aide training and good reference. 726-1458. CREDIT UIC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 12 Snacking can become a healthy habit When it comes to good nutrition, every mouthful counts. And every mouthful includes snacks, like your doughnut in the morning and those two pieces of candy bet­ ween lunch and dinner. Why snack? People snack because they are bored or busy. They snack if they are happy or sad. And for many people, they don’t even need a reason. Snacking has just become a way of life. For whatever reason, snacking doesn’t have to be bad for you. You just need to plan when, what an how much you should snack. Wisely chosen snacks are an important part of the day’s food supply and should fit in with your overall nutritional needs. And because we know that eating habits developed in childhood and adolescence often last a lifetime, families especially need to promote healthy food choices at meals and snack time. Picking and serving healthful snacks should be top priority. The key? Limit snack options to generally nutritions foods. Snacks should be filling, satisfying and provide “staying power.” Keep snacks reasonably siz­ ed. Eating out of a large bag can encourage non-stop snacking. If you need help in limiting the size, buy single servings ofyogurt, dried fruit, peanut butter crackers and other healthy snack foods. Here are some simple tips to make the most of snack time. Plan ahead. Purchase quick, easy to prepare nutritious foods that are tasty and conve­ nient. Be sure to include yogurt, fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese and crackers or cereal and milk. Make nutrition a priority. Choosing lower fat items like air popped popcorn or pretzels instead of potato chips and other snack chips; non-fat yogurt instead of ice cream, homemade muffins or cookies instead of doughnuts ponder a nutrition edge. Fresh fruit instead of a candy bar will give you the “energy boost” you need for active hours of play or work. Choose snacks that comple- FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON COUPON $Any 1OO Off s250 Off Auto Body Any Auto Body R Repair & Paint Repair & Paint Minimum '600 Repair. Expires 6/30/92 Minimum '1300 Repair. Expires 6/30/92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday 2 POSITIONS OPEN The Village of Nashville is seeking applicants to fill 1 position on the Zoning Board of Appeals and 1 position on the Planning Commission. Anyone inter­ ested, please contact Vil­ lage Hall. You must be a village resident. Rose Heaton, Village Clerk ment meals. It’s best to balance your daily intake of fruits, vegetables, dairy pro­ ducts, grains and meats. The best low-calorie snacks are low in fat, sugar and sodium, and provide nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein. Vegetables and unsweeten­ ed fruit juices quench thirst and provides vitamins and minerals. Low-calorie vegetables satisfy the urge to munch. A ripe banana, fresh pineapple, pear, strawberries, or grapes can satisfy your sweet tooth, have vitamins, yet are low in calories. Peanut butter on raisin or whole wheat bread provides energy or protein. Wedges of fat cheese, for example, pro­ vide protein “staying power” yet are not high in calories. Go for the “real thing”... choose snacks from wholesome foods with minimal processing. Avoid the “manufactured snack (soft drinks, chips, candy) that con­ tain empty calories. Beware of fried foods. Don’t choose snacks that are fried. This means added fat and calories. Take good care of your teeth by munching on apples or carrots. Highly sugared snacks are key culprits in tooth decay. Choose these food items infrequently. Enjoy a “calorie free” break by drinking a large glass of ice water, or ice tea or another calorie free beverage. Garnish with a twist of lemon or lime and sip slowly. Since snacking has become a way of life, make it a good habit. While it shouldn’t take the place of a meal, smart snacks can be a valuable mini­ meal to help meet daily nutrient needs. Summer entertaining can be fun experience When summer weather hits Michigan, people tend to eat and entertain outdoors. When planning summer entertainments, give some thought to the fact that people will probably drive to and from your house. Always have non-alcoholic beverages available for those who choose not to drink. Grocery stores offer a wide variety ofcarbonated and non­ carbonated sodas. And the number of flavored mineral waters on the market is increasing. Fruit juice companies are offering some interestingjuice combinations, such as white grape and raspberry. These are available in ready-to-drink cartons and as frozen concentrate. The following drink recipes are offered by the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice as creative, tasty, nonalcholic alternatives. You might want to prepare a large batch and serve diem in pit­ chers or from punch bowls with lots of ice. Salty Dog Zinger (One Serving) 1/2 c. grapefruit juice 1/2 c. lemon-lime soda Combine ingredients in tall glass or shaker. Stir or shake to blend. Add crushed ice. Serve in glass with rim dipped in coarse salt. Mock Mai Tai (One Serving) 1/2 c. pineapple juice 1/4 c. orange juice 1/4 c. soda Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers • General Labor Need approximately mid-July to mid-August 1992 Apply Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 616/374-8837 caii FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 T. cream of coconut 1 T. grenadine syrup Combine ingredients in a tall glass or shaker. Stir or shake to blend. Add crushed ice. Pina Colada Perfecta (One Serving) 1 jigger (1 !6 ozs.) canned creme of coconut 2 jiggers (3 ozs.) pineapple juice 116 jiggers (216 ozs.) club soda Pour all ingredients over ice in glass; mix. Peach Fizz 1 6-oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate 1 12-oz. can lemon-lime soda 1 peach Ice Put frozen concentrate in blender. Add soda. Cut peach into quarters and add to blender. Add ice and blend. Almost Wine Fizz (One Serving) 1/2 c. white grape juice 1/2 c. lemon-lime soda 1/2 t. lemon juice Combine ingredients in a tall glass, stir in blend. Add ice. Sangria Spritzer (One Serving) 1/2 c. grape juice 1/2 c. ginger ale 1 T. grenadine syrup Combine ingredients in a tall glass or shaker. Stir or shake to blend. Mild-eyed Margarita (Two Servings) 2 c. bitter lemon or lime soda 1 T. sugar Juice of 1/2 lime Salt Crushed Ice Pour soda into ice cube tray or shallow pan; freeze thoroughly. Place frozen soda in blender container; add lime juice and sugar. Blend until well mixed. To serve, rub lime around rims of glasses, dip rims in salt. Pour mixture over crushed ice in salted glasses. Garnish with lime slices. Nashville had minor windstorm damage Appropriately draped over a "Dead End” sign, downed power lines in the 500 block of North State Street await the attention of a Consumers Power crew Thursday morning. This scene was one of the more graphic results in Nashville of a destructive Wednes­ day evening storm that swept through Michigan. Wind toppled part of an ancient maple (background). Knocking down electrical lines that resulted in power outages in a few nearby homes. The village generally was spared any widespread power interruptions. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: June 23 - Tree Fruit Workshop, 1-9 p.m., Clarksville Ex­ perimental Station. June 24 - 1992 MSU Weed Tour - MSU Botany Field Laboratory. June 22-25 - College Week, Michigan State University (brochures available in office). June 26 - Cary Dairy Farm Tour, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Calhoun County. June 24-26 - 4-H Exploration Days, Michigan State Universi­ ty, East Lansing. June 26-28 - State 4-H Trail Ride, near Grayling. June 27 - 4-H Point Show, fairgrounds. July 14-16 - MSU Ag Expo. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'- Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair, Service on Submergible Pumps Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.O.E. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Tum extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 —-Page 13 City slickers head to Michigan's dude ranches a Michigan dude ranch, travelers can do more than just dream of the wild West that’s portrayed on late night television. It’s an opportunity to really be a cowboy or cowgirl for a weekend or longer. “Dude ranch vacations are becoming popular i n Michigan and offer a host of activities, often at an allinclusive price that includes lodging and meals,’’ said AAA Michigan Member Ser­ vices Director Peter Erickson. “For those who enjoy horseback riding, a dude ranch is especially fulfilling since there’s an opportunity to ride numerous times during a visit.” And a dude ranch getaway in Michigan won’t put a hole in your pocketbook. A weekend visit usually in­ cludes to nights lodging, meals, activities, entertain­ ment and at least two oppor­ tunities a day to ride. The average weekend costs $150-$200 per person, based on double occupancy. When saddle sores set in, there’s often plenty else for “dudes” to do including bik­ ing, canoeing, fishing, tennis, volleyball, hayrides, dancing, backpacking, archery, golf, swimming, and table games. Lodging often simulates the real western experience, with log cabins or bunkhouse ac­ comodations. Some Michigan ranches also provide motel­ style rooms and camAt pgrounds, AAA Michigan notes. Michigan dude ranches in­ clude the Double JJ Ranch/Resort in Rothbury; El Rancho Stevens in Gaylord; Ranch Rudolf in Traverse Ci­ ty; Double R Ranch in Smyr­ na; Wolf Lake Ranch near Baldwin and Hell Creek Ranch in Pinckney. Horseback riding is usually conducted on marked trails with an experienced guide. However, for safety, AAA Michigan advises riders to heed the following tips: • Wear a low-heeled shoe or a boot to prevent feet from sliding through the stirrups. • Keep heels down and toes pointed up while feet are in the stirrups. • Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirt to avoid bush scratches. • Don’t wear clothing or carry items you could lose while galloping. Strap sunglasses in place. • Bring a rain slicker or poncho for protection in foul weather. • Don’t smoke. A dropped cigarette could burn and spook the horse and also presents a fire hazard in the bush. •Don’t ride by yourself in case you should get lost or fall from the horse. • Know your limitations. Don’t try to trot or canter if a beginner rider. • If the horse is frisky, don’t panic and let go of the reins. The horse can only be controlled by the reins. You mean so much... ... to so many Life and Disability Income Insurance could mean so much to you — and to them! Contact your agent today for more information. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517*852*2005 Maple Leaf Grange to meet Maple Leaf Grange’s regular meeting will be Fri­ day, June 26, at the Grange Hall. A potluck supper will be at 6:30 p.m. Election of officers for 1992-93 will be held. Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal 1.0. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Services Inc. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadrnqor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kentwoodf Corporate Just One Of The 50 Million Americans Who Invests In U.S. Savings Bonds. Lloyd Mokler isn't afraid of a hard day's work. But when it comes to investing, he buys U.S. Savings Bonds — the safe and easy way to earn competitive interest rates with a guaranteed minimum return. That's why millions of Americans use Bonds to save for t t n • tb j the future. To find out how U.S. Savings Bonds can make IJ \ xpivin(K uRvryiinvrifca your future a little easier, call 1 800 4 US BOND, or write to Box USTN, U.S. Savings Bonds, Washington, DC 20226. xfray Making American Dreams A Reality A public service of this newspaper �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 14 Storing designer and convenience food important The world of convenience and “designer” foods has brought many easy and tasty changes to our lives. We can purchase meat and vegetable entrees in shelf stable containers. If time is short, we can select from a wide variety of foods in the deli or the fresh prepared refrigerated foods. Today we can also purchase foods with intense sweetener, fat replacers and fat substitutes. The bottom line with all these new foods and pre-prepared foods available to us is the need to properly PROJECT-OF- THE- WEEK by Craft Patterns™ handle and store them to assure the maximum safety, quality and acceptability. Here are some general tips to maintain food quality: Store foods at proper temperature. • Cupboard temperatures should be 50 to 70 degrees F. •Refrigerator temperatures should be 34 to 40 degrees F. • Freezer temperatures should be at or below 0 degrees F. Minimize food quality losses by reducing: • Exposure of food to air. • Exposure of foods to light. • Exposure of foods to moisture. • Exposure of foods to heat. or other extended shelf-life Store fresh, unwrapped or foods, you must store and use leftover foods in moisture­ them within a period of time proof containers, or wrap or that reflects a perishable cover with moisture-proof nature of the product. For ex­ coverings such alumnium foil, ample, a shelf-stable fluid plastic wrap or freezer wrap. milk may be shelf stable for Check foods for a proper several months; however, seal before using them. once opened, it must be con­ Check the product’s sumed within a similar period packaging for an expiration of time as fresh milk. date. If you are unable to Use deli foods quickly. decipher a date code, contact Keep hot foods (to be eaten the manufacturer. Many food immediately) hot. If reheating manufacturers include a con­ is necessary, reheat to internal sume service telephone temperature of 165 degrees F. number on the label. If there For ready-to-heat frozen and is no number listed, call infor­ refrigerator foods, follow the mation in the city where the specific directions on the label manufacturer is located for a for defrosting and cooking. telephone listing. Always cook these foods at Once you open vacuumoven temperatures higher than packed, aspectically packaged 325 degrees F. When heating with either a conventional or microwave oven, heat foods to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. or higher before serving. Use heated deli foods as quickly as possible after purchase. Keep foods hot until use. Reheat to internal temperatures of at least 165 degrees F... if cool­ ing takes place. Do not eat heated foods if their internal temperature has lowered to less than 140 degrees for two hours or longer. The last line ofdefense for a safe food product is you, the consumer. Read the label for handling instructions, follow safe food handling and storage practices when . shopping, transporting the food home, and serving. Local FFA members attend leadership camp II V SWING & SUPPORT PLAN LB The 48-inch wide seat is constructed with wood slats and contoured to create a comfortable swing that can be suspended from ceiling joists above a porch or used with the lawn support shown above. The roof structure provides adequate support and shade for the swing. Overall height is 7 feet. (#2053... $7.95). It F FFA members attend leadership camp. FFA members recently at­ tended an intense weekend of leadership training at Camp Manitou-Lin, northwest of Hastings. Members of the Maple Valley chapter enjoyed the training and socialization with other chapters in their region, including Hastings, Belding, Charlotte, Cedar Springs, Ionia, Lakewood and Caledonia. Members from Maple Valley who attended were Michelle Gidner (1992-93 President), Mark Porritt (1992-93 Sentinel), Jason House (1992-93 Treasurer), Greg Little and Ryan Gidner (Members at Large). Also attending was their advisor, Ronald Worth. Maple Valley grad receives scholarship #92 Project Catalog 100-pages $3.00 ppd. GLIDER OR SUSPENDED SWING PLAN If you like the idea of a porch swing but you don't have a porch, consider building this 40-inch wide swing seat and glider frame. Most parts are rectangular-shaped and the swing can be used alone and suspended from ceiling joists or other adequate support system. (#772...$5.95). Craft Patterns Home Workshop, Dept. HR 3545 Stern Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174 Mail check or money order • VISA/MC 800-747-1429 □ 2053 Swing Seat & Support Plans ..$7.95 □ 772 Glider or Suspended Swing Plan .$5.95 □ 2011 Outdoor Swing Plan Packet $12.95 (Includes 2053 & 772, plus baby swing and two lawn glider plans) □ 92 “You Can Make If 100-page Catalog Catalog...... $3.00 IL Residents add 6.5% sales tax - Please print below Name: Address: City: State: Zip: The Reactor Operators tional or regional scholar with Division .of the American the National Academy for Nuclear Society has awarded Nuclear Training, Elks, Coca­ a $1000 scholarship to Aaron Cola and Citizens’ National J. Allen, a former Maple Foundation. He was valedic­ Valley High Schofol student. torian of his high school class He is a junior majoring in and his mother is a former nuclear engineering at the teacher of the district. University of Michigan. ANS was founded in 1954 The announcement was as a not-for-profit interna­ made during the 1992 ANS tional scientific, engineering Annual Meeting under way and educational organization. this week at the Boston Mar­ It has a worldwide member­ riott Copley Place. ship ofover 16,000 engineers, Allen has a 3.621 grade scientists and educators, in point average on a 4.0 system government, academic and at the University of Michigan, private industry. The society where he has been on the is dedicated to the peaceful dean’s list in 1990, 1991, and applications of the nuclear 1992. Allen is listed as a na- sciences. Bird Sanctuary to hold spring program Learn about what biologists rearing facility, where they are doing to restore the trump- will see baby geese, ducks and ter swan to Michigan and see swans. They’ll also be able to baby birds up close during see a pair of trumpters and “Catch the Hatch,” a spring their young in one ofthe sanc­ education program set for tuary’s nesting areas. Sunday, June 28 at Michigan The admission for “Catch State University’s Kellogg the Hatch” is included in the Bird Sanctuary. sanctuary’s entrance fees of The program, which will be $2 for adults, $1.50 for senior held from noon to 4 p.m., will citizens and 50 cents for begin with an auditorium children four through 12. presentation about the sanc­ Children three and under are tuary’s efforts on behalf ofthe admitted free. trumpter swan restoration For more information, con­ program. tact the Kellogg Bird Sanc­ Visitors will then be taken tuary by calling (616) on a tour of the hatching and 671-2510. BILL'S SPORTS PUB AND Fourth ofJuly fireworks are as much a tradition as the Thanksgiving turkey — but considerably more dangerous. Because nearly 200 fireworks injuries are record­ ed yearly in Michigan, AAA Michigan and the state’s Fire 3 Two-Bedroom...over 1,000 sq. ft. each 1 One-Bedroom...750 sq. ft. • Central Air Conditioning Central Laundry room Multiple Cable TV & Telephone Hook-ups Appliances • Hardwood Floors All New — Extremely Nice Rent Starting at $325 C. continuing the tradition of pure democracy the FFA en­ courages by helping to elect new officers at the regional level. Michelle Gidner ran but was narrowly defeated. “It was a great experience for me and the others. Now I’ll have to work on my state degree and possibly a state of­ fice,” said Gidner. She received her regional degree at the training camp. Fire up for safe ‘Fourth of July' G RIBBON BLOCK APARTMENTS • • • • • • “These members showed outstanding leadership ability and character during the twoday training session,” said Worth. Some of the activities in which the members took part included training to successfully carry out the responsibilities of their post. They also worked on setting chapter goals, personal goals, meeting new friends in the FFa and Marshal’s office recommend you leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals. A permit is needed for any firework that spins, explodes, flies or jumps off the ground. Eight classes of fireworks allowed in Michigan include: toy trick noisemakers, wire sparklers (up to #14), flitter sparklers (creates a shower of sparks), cylinder fountain, cone fountain, toy snakes and toy smoke devices. But the Fire Marshal’s of­ fice warns that even these can be dangerous. Last year, an estimated 11,200 fireworksrelated injuries were reported by hospital emergency rooms across the nation, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. "’MONDAY-FRIDAY happy hour 4 to 7 PJtfl- all Televised games on BIG SCREEN Monday and Thursday Only 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. * 50c Bowling and 50c Drafts and pop TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. Happy Hour Prices during tiger Friday 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Happy Hour with Appetizer t Saturday 6:00 until Closing ■ South of the Boarder Burrito $5M LargeNachoDeluxe ..$300 Taco salad 10 (517) 852-0892 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 d iBwTTrnmgiiifcnaimH �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press |^2Jforr our rates and deadlines. Press (jQfor business hours. ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...----^Tj You will be asked to give your phone ITIRPLE vfilEey. news? number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address, You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see nstbeiow. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. MT *ThtPtopl»Paptr' The Hastings Banner CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals . In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank You. •• for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 23, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Grocery Where Quality Counts JNC. OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville > jZMt>"*aU n t> 4 U m We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. am i America’s Finest Beef From Chuck Chuck steak Hamburg pork spare Ribs 30 lb. Box Lesser Amts. *1. 3S SSS ssssssssssss USDA Choice, Boneless Colby Bulk Sirloin Steak Longhorn Cheese Bacon S28S Sweet, Seedless Red & Green }99< Grapes 32 oz. Shurfine Charcoal Lighter Sweet Jumbo 16 oz. Price Saver Cantaloupe Cut Green Beans Large Size Pascal 16 oz. Price Saver 991 Celery Saltine Crackers 32 oz. Price Saver All Purpose, Medium Yellow Grape Jelly Cooking Onions 32 oz. Price Saver 99c 3 lb. bag 16 oz. Kraft Asst. Var. Kraft Shredded Crispy Rice Cereal $’<11”39 Heatherwood Farms 2% Milk 16 oz. Price Saver Reg. or Mini ft ’1 BAKERY Of Redeemable only at Vermontville Grocery e-2z7r-9f'e2 6 55c oh ohtwo two 20 oz. Golden Wheat ( । Bread effective -. . Brick coffee 20 oz. Price Saver Sandwich cookies oz. Pet*Ritz Cream Pies 32 oz. Price Saver Plain or Kosher Dills O b 42 oz., 18 Use white Towels Ultra Cheer BEVERAGES'* coke $”9 9W9 ■ 12 Pack Cans HB + dep. SQUEEZE IT BUY ONE BOX of 40 OZ. BUY TWO FOR BISQUICK for 35136 35*136 - . 52100034055■I 5380005430o0l , KI-55 bbv fbtbft£ Oofbt£v f tf t£ 11 oz. Price Saver 6-22 thru 6-27,1992 1 on the purchase of any two KRAFT. Dreaalnoa (Regular, Reduced Calorie ! spaghetti or ... A 5 1 A51’t Macaroni........... S MM>s=sr SAVE 55c 55c Off two Spaghetti Sauces 75 ct. Price Saver f tf t£ O b f t f t£ 2 lb. Price Saver Long f tft£ coffee creamer PRICES GOOD THRU SAT., JUNE 27, 1992 or KRAFT. FRH.) ■man-vna m- --m bb 22 oz. Price Saver 9t M 2B B Q9 30 oz. Price Saver Asst. 14 oz. Price Save ’UIHs y® Marshmallows Cheeses | hlaurwutn! [coupon expires: ^u9^b9^ f£t^9 9£ f3t oft utfbt £v f fbt S09r^ Ketchup 13 DAIRY Cheese Whiz GROCERIES GROCERIES PRODUCE Store Coupon 1 ssrssm, Good Only at Vermontville Grocey olGMWCV12O Good week of 6-22 thru 6-27,1992 Only at Vermontville Grocery Supplier Code: 139'173 Good week of 6-22 thru 6-27,1992 Only at Vermontville Grocery Supplier Code: 139173 UWT CMC COMM KR rwzv. MS COWM WW MV B( RCPROOUCIO RfTNi£R «N0 COUPON TO CM ROM GMMCV65 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-06-30.pdf 97306dc97467150e52c1a789d52f59ed PDF Text Text HKlMHJBUC library 121$. CHURCH si HUSTINGS,*! 490581893 fdFlGfe PAID *w. KSTACC Hastings, Ml 49058 Na. 9 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michiga Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 48 — Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Nashville DPW faces safety fines by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Fines totaling $2,300 recently have been levied by the State of Michigan against the Village of Nashville for alleged violations of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act. “We’re being fined ‘big time’,” said President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra at last Thursday’s Village Council meeting. Spoelstra, who heads the council’s Department of Public Works Committee, said the fines involve five separate DPW incidents dating back to June 1991. One fine has been set at $1,200, another at $800, and three others at $100 each. The largest fine was assess­ ed for lack of proper paper­ work required in handling what the state views as hazar­ dous chemicals. These include such seemingly innocuous materials as paint and com­ mon household cleaners. “Even Comet cleanser is (considered by the state to be) a hazardous material," noted “shocked” when he learned Clerk Rose Heaton. the amount of fines that had Regulations call for the accumulated. “We were DPW to maintain a file on put on notice back in June each compound used to show 1991,” said Spoelstra. “I that safety procedures for its don’t know why this wasn’t use have been reviewed by taken care of 12 months ago.” staff and listing antitdotes in He said after a state in­ case of accidental misuse, etc. vestigator first cited the “The $1,200 fine was for village, there was a time allot­ not having material safety data ted for compliance before the sheets on hand,” said Trustee fines were levied. Richard Chaffee Jr., a “These problems were not member of the DPW addressed, that’s why we’ve Committee. got the fines,” added Village President Ray Hin­ Spoelstra. “This has got to ckley said data sheets can be stop. We haven’t got that kind acquired by writing directly to of money.” the manufacturer of each pro­ With Frith on indefinite duct used by the department. medical leave, the job of He said the DPW uses “hun­ meeting the state's paperwork dreds” of different materials requirements will fall on that would fall in the category assistant DPW Supervisor the state considers hazardous, Scott Decker, said officials. making compliance a time­ In a related matter Thurs­ consuming procedure. day, the council turned over to The task normally would be its DPW Committee the job of handled by DPW Supervisor hiring a temporary worker for Leon Frith, but he has been on the department to fill in for extended sick leave since Larry Corkwell, who was in­ undergoing back surgery in jured last week in the line of March. See Fines faced, Page 3 Spoelstra said he was Smoke filled the Burpee home on Curtis Road, near Nashville, after a Thurdsay afternoon fire that started in a bedroom. Area home damaged in Thursday fire by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Jeffrey Burpee home, about three miles southeast of Nashville on Curtis Road, about a quarter mile north of M-79, sustained extensive smoke and water damage Thursday afternoon from a fire that began in a bedroom. Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson said the fire started near a water bed. “I know where it started but don’t know how yet,” he said. The Vermontville Fire Department was first on the scene because the fire call in­ itially was made to Eaton See Home damaged, Page 3 Nashville firefighters learn use of Jaws of Life* equipment Raymond Haring, a fire chief in Leelanau County, showed the array of equipment that comprises the holmatro extraction system. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Two nearly-new 1992 Buick Skylarks were sacrific­ ed recently in Nashville so that lives may be saved in the future. The autos were test models donated by the BuickOldsmobile-Cadillac plant at Lansing to the Nashville fire and ambulance departments for demonstration of extrica­ tion equipment commonly called “Jaws of Life.” The departments are plann­ ing purchase of such equip­ ment and used the donated autos for separate presenta­ tions by two firms that sell the equipment. Prior to arrival of company representatives, the almost-new cars had to be conditioned to simulate wrecked vehicles. “They had been tortured to some extent (before we got them),” noted Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson. He operated the front-end loader that mangled a teal blue Skylark for last Monday’s demonstration. “They have been on the testing grounds somewhere,” he said. Assistant Chief Pat Powers said B-O-C regularly donates test autos to fire and rescue organizations and to colleges for certain training. “The cars were headed to the scrap yard anyway,” com­ mented Powers. “This gives us an opportunity to learn what the (structurally) weak points are on new cars.” He said Nashville Coun­ cilman Jeff Beebe first told him of the B-O-C program and advised the department how to take advantage of the offer. Acquisition of a “Jaws” unit for the Nashville com­ munity will be a combined ef­ fort of the fire and ambulance departments, said Powers. While the fire department handles vehicular accident ex­ trications, the new equipment also would aid ambulance per­ sonnel by enhancing their ability to deliver earlier medical treatment to a patient. The fire department now is using manual porta-power tools for extrications. “What we’ve got is accep­ table and it does work, but it is time consuming,” pointed out Powers, who also serves on the ambulance crew. “Medically we are working in the ‘golden hour’ (time frame of maximum benefit of aid to the patient). The sooner we can extricate, the better chance of survival.” He says the “Jaws” unit would complement and enhance equipment already owned by the department and has multiple purposes. It can also be used in construction, farming or industrial accidents. Estimated cost of the “Jaws” equipment package ranges from $10,000 to $12,000. The price includes training. Fireman Bill Wilson noted that metal now used in cars is “so much thinner. The doors on newer cars buckle with the equipment we are presently using.” It can take at least two to three times as long to free a See Firefighters, Page 2 In This Issue... • MV Baii4 to perform in Tennessee • Misuse threatens Nashville recycling drop location. • Vermontville ‘Bed & Breakfast’ charms travelers • Rescuer receives lifesaving honors from National Guard �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 2 FIREFIGHTERS r trapped victim with t the old equipment, according to in­ formation presented' Monday evening at the fire station. Raymond, >Haring, chief of Leelanu County’s Elmwood Township Fire Department, demonstrated the holmatro system for Rescue Equipment Sales and Service, Traverse City. He said the national average for opening up autos to free crash victims is 30 minutes. In competition it has taken only eight minutes. Powers said that with the tools now in use by the Nashville department, it continued from front page ----- would lake “at least anrhour and be more<ahXiety for the patient.-’* ■ Haring pointed out that claustrophobia and other anx­ iety associated with being trapped can trigger various forms of shock in a victim. “We need to do the best thing for the patient,” said Haring, as he demonstrated the procedure of using holmatro tools to open up the crushed car. After both doors and all windows were quickly removed, the top was freed and rolled back and an opening was cut through the right rear quarter of the car to simulate rescue of rear seat passengers. Powers described this as “making a third door” in the two-door model. Undering Haring’s supervi­ sion, Nashville firemen took turns operating the tools, powered by a 4-hp Briggs & Stratton engine. Several am­ bulance personnel and other interested spectators were on hand for the exhibition. A week earlier the depart­ ments had seen a demonstra­ tion of Hurst equipment by a representative of Apollo Fire Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson wielded a sledge hammer, getting in a few last licks before the life-saving demonstration. the fire and ambulance board Equipment of Romeo. rollups.” for consideration. He also praised the increas­ Bill Wilson said that an im­ Nashville’s emergency ser­ ed spreading power of the vices are operated jointly by portant feature of the “Jaws” tools, 27 inches, with the equipment is its ability to roll the townships ofCastleton and new, compared with only four Maple Grove and the village up dashboards to free victims. “Just roll the dash out ofthe to six with the old. of Nashville. Appointed Powers said after a price representatives of all three way,” Wilson said. “Pulling comparison of units is com­ units make up the governing steering wheels is impossible. Everyone recommends dash pleted, it will be presented to board. Obituaries Leonard Earl Joppie Ray Haring (right) demonstrates quick removal of the windshield as Nashville firemen look on. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ET Affordable Hf Timely Bf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Church Schedules VERMONTVILLE Leonard Earl Joppie, 93 of Vermontville passed away Sunday, June 21, 1992 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. Mr. Joppie was bom Febru­ ary 5, 1899 in Vermontville, the son of William and Josie (VanderJagt) Joppie. He was a longtime farmer in this area. He also enjoyed driv­ ing school bus for Vermontvil­ le and the Lakewood Schools for many years. Mr. Joppie is survived by his wife of 70 years, Irma; four daughters, Leona (Warren) McNall of Marshall, Louise (Charles) Viele of Vermontvil­ le, Barbara (Larry) Musser of Vermontville, Joanne (Douglas) Steward of St. Louis; one son, Leonard W. (Tina) of Nashville; 21 grand­ children; 31 great grandchil­ dren; one great great grandson; several step great grandchil­ dren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Neil, who lost his life QUIMBY UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ........ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Mom, Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Church Service . 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p....... ......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.rm Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. Youth Fellowship PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ...... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... .. 11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 a'm. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK in Korea July 4, 1951; two grandsons, Larry Neil Musser and Capt. Stanley Mead; 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 25 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MepesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with Reverend Paul Mergener and Reverend Todd Clark of First Congregational Church in Vermontville officiating. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Memorial ScholarshiphFund. Harriet E. Johnson NASHVILLE - Harriet E. Johnson, 58 of 6365 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville and formerly of Geneseo, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 23, 1992 at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was bom December 7, 1933 in Macki­ naw City, the daughter of James and Edith (McKinnona) Plaunt. Respecting family wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial was in Gene­ seo, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to'the Harriet E. Johnson Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Jome in Hastings. For Sale FIBRED ALUMINUM Roof coating, 5 gal $29.99. Vermont­ ville Hardware. 517-726-1121, open Sundays, llam-3pm. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ~AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 1990 DODGE DAKOTA 2x4 shortbox for sale. 4 cyl. engine, AM/FM stereo, chrome rims, rear step bumper, good rubber, Tonneau cover, excellent condi­ tion. Blue with chrome trim. 43,000 highway miles. $6,500 or best offer. Must see to appreci­ ate! Call 948-2875, leave message or call 531-6626, ask for Brian. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship .................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED MCTHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service ........ 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple VoHey News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 3 FINES FACED r continued from duty as a volunteer Nashville firefighter. Corkwell sustain­ ed serious fractures to his right leg and ankle. He is ex­ pected to be off work for at least three months. Also Thursday, the council agreed to offer the job of village office manager to Catherine Lentz of Nashville, one of seven applicants for the post being vacated June 30 by the resignation of " Rose Heaton. She will be offered a starting salary of $210 per week for a 35-hour week. Heaton will continue to hold her elected post of village clerk, and has consented to stay on staff temporarily to train Lentz. Hinckley and Heaton inter­ viewed the applicants prior to Thursday’s meeting and made recommendations to the coun- L& &*k SS>» *kSS>» k SSSJ>f*» ,’ •fe. SJf,*S ku!***ii !***ii iH ri ■ |U t’SfttJjig ij^®w Htigiiil 1 ®g UfbMLd I MBIMIM I* County 911 service, which dispatched VFD although the fire was in Nashville’s istrict. Assistant Vermontville Fire Chief Monte O’Dell said his department responded about 3:10 p.m. and had the fire out in less than 20 minutes,. Men and trucks were sent out from Nashville after the call was relayed. No one was home at the Burpee residence when the fire was discovered by a neighbor, David Finkler. He spotted smoke pouring from the one-story ranch house as he was driving by. “The smoke was rolling out around the windows,” said Finkler. “The house was completely full of smoke.” His passenger, Terry Gard­ ner, ran to the house and put a garden hose through an open living room window while Finkler called the fire depart­ ment. He then took another 'ta- :tj;oi'taW fllfllW*** , DM «. Dte1®*8.? IE aaE **'? I «*«*'? ■4s!“5S fi!® The Maple Valley High School band has received ap­ proval for a trip to Nashville, Tenn., in spring 1993. Director Dennis Vanderhoef said he feels the band is ready to go out of state for marching competition. The band has planned fund­ raisers for this summer. A sub sandwich sale is under way until July 11. Band members will assemble and deliver subs July 21, 22 and 23. ■Mute Vtetey Atktetk twtem: w**.*?. w.. I BINGO 3I • **■■^'■■'l j l1l1l1 » sidered in violation of Nashville’s law unless the vehicle is stored out of sight in an enclosed structure. — Agreed to send a tetter to Carl Tobias of Nashville, ad­ vising him that he is liable for damage to two drainage tubes that reportedly were crushed by loggers who crossed the village sewer treatment pro­ perty on Brumm Road to reach his adjacent woods. Tobias has an easement across the village land as access to his landlocked property. The tubes ran under a driveway on the village land. Nicole Reid on July 4th Love Mom, Dad and Marcie hose through the back door of the home. “We couldn’t see the flames but we could feel the heat,” said Finkler. Burpee and his two younger children, Allison, 15, and Judson, 11, arrived home to find firefighters on the scene. His wife was attending a con­ ference in Chicago and his older son was at baseball camp. “There is probably two in­ ches of water on the floor throughout the house,” said Burpee as he surveyed the damage. He said there also was water in the basement. Wilson said there is smoke damage throughout the home. Firemen set up special fans in an attempt to help clear the air. No dollar estimate of loss was immediately available. Nashville firemen were on the scene until about 5 p.m. Band to take trip to Nashville, Tennessee > !<" MUKLfflja ।। faitaliiW Church requesting abandon­ ment of two quarter sections of an alley adjacent to church property on Phillips Street. The petition will be heard at a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, a time already set to hear comments on a council proposal to vacate all but six critical alleys in the municipality. — Discussed the village’s junk car ordinance and decid­ ed that the council’s Or­ dinance Committee should look into possible revisions to the law in regard to vehicle licensing. One example cited was a motor home that is legally operated under tem­ porary permits during periods of use (instead of carrying a more costly full-year plate), but which would be con- continued from front page— yiSai^,ll>)|t z tf mJ EiwiKF a mill, instead of a full mill, because of the current state freeze on property tax. — Adopted a formal policy on deadly use of force by police, as recommended by Nashville Police Chief Sgt. Gene Koetje. — Heard a report from Loma Wilson, president of the Putnam Public Library Board, on the current status of the library, and from board member Genevieve Hafner on plans for painting of trim and installation of eavestroughs at the library. At $988, Hills of Battle Creek had the lowest bid on eavestroughing. The projects will be paid for from the library’s refurbishing fund. — Read a formal petition from Nashville Baptist HOME DAMAGED hi uter.!IW : cil. Each of the applicants had either a college degree or some college training. “I was really impressed with the caliber of applicants for the position,” Heaton commented. “Any one (of those) who applied would be able and capable.” Lentz attended Lansing Business University and Davenport College, Lansing, and has worked in the business Held, including the state Department of Liquor Control. In other business Thursday, the council: — Spread the annual millage for the 1992-’93 fiscal year, alloting 11 mills for general government, 4 mills for streets, and 1 mill for sidewalk replacement. The village will collect only .89 of front page MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. g ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 600 te A car wash is planned for July 11 at the Nashville and Vermontville Fire Stations, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A pizza sale is scheduled for mid-August. Questions about the fund-raisers should be directed to Sue Howard, 726-0668 or Sue Fawley, 852-9415. The band also is planning a . “Getting-to-Know-You” par­ ty with the Lakewood High School Band July 11 at die Maple Leaf Grange. Both bands will attend band camp Aug. 3rd through the 7th at Grand Valley State Universi­ ty. Band camp is designed to prepare the band for the up­ coming marching competition season. When you’re ready to turn your sand castle into something more concrete .. Come to the bank with the people who sincerely want to help! We have helped several generations of mid-Michigan families buy and build homes for 55 years. Eaton Federal Bank JJl SH*...Ill » We will be CLOSED SATURDAY In observance S JULY 4, 1992 B jS Mapes Family Florist W ll I f iar ■■■■■■ 107 North Main Nashville 852-2050 m of ournatioh’s Independence, all offices will be closed Saturday, EQUAL HOUSING LENDER UV lUV JVii V ii OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon FDIC INSURED FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... County 'moonshine' raids were big news in '28 by Susan Hinckley County-wide police raids that netted 11 arrests on charges of Prohibition liquor law viola­ tions was a top story in Nashville 64 years ago this week. Other news of interest con­ cerned the ongoing controver­ sy of a proposed $70,000 school bond issue for building expansion. On a brighter note, Nashville’s Class of 1912 con­ ducted a successful reunion at Jackson and local folks were making plans to celebrate the Fourth of July. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on June 28, 1928. Weekend raids keep officials busy Sheriff George Leonard and his staff of deputies, assisted by members of the state police, had a busy time over the weekend, staging several raids that resulted in bringing 11 men into court to answer to charges ofviolating the liquor law. Calvin L. Bancroft, county seat attorney, is one ofthe vic­ tims, and is charged with possession, a search ofhis of­ fice bringing to light 12 pints of “bottled in bond.” When arraigned, Bancroft demanded an examination, which has been set for June 28. The officers also visted the Fleming farm in Carlton Township and unearthed a still and several gallons of moonshine. Claude Fleming was arrested, and his ex­ amination is also set for June 28. Several quarts ofbonded li­ quor were found in the rooms of Frank Gamble, in the Hendershott building (Hastings), and Gamble was bound over to the circuit court. Lee Washbum of Battle Creek was caught delivering a box containing several quarts of liquor in the Hendershott building, and he also will have an opportunity to explain the situation in court. F.T. Ford and Frank Jesse of Detroit were picked up when a search of their car revealed five quarts of moon­ shine. Arraigned in justice court they waived examina­ tion, and being unable to funish bail, are in the county bastile awaiting circuit court trial. A call from Long Lake summoned the officials to that part of the county and they werejust in time to interrupt a boisterous party and increase their collection of hootch to the extent of 200 bottles of beer and a quantity of moon­ shine. Six revelers hailing from Battle Creek were taken into custody. School bond issue loses At the special school elec­ tion held last week, the 14-year bond issue of$70,000 for additional building again met defeat. Of355 votes cast 141 registered in favor of the proposition, 210 were oppos­ ed one ballot was challenged and three thrown out. Members of the school board were in Lansing Mon­ day to investigate the legaliity of the action ofthe patrons of the district voting to raise by taxation $70,000 for the purPt»e of building an addition and received a report from the state attorney’s office to the effect that under a 1927 act, such appropriation cannot be made at the annual meeting in graded districts. Albert Nesman and daughter of Unionville; Mrs. Herbert Fairchild of Port Huron; Dr. and Mrs. Amos Hinckley and two sons of Richmond, Calif; Mr. and Mrs. Olin Brown and two daughters of Morgan; Mrs. J. Robert Smith and Mrs. Charles Betts of Nashville. Two former teachers, Miss Nell Bradley of Grass Lake and Charles W. Appelton of Lansing, also were present. A bountiful dinner was served, after which ex­ periences of good old school days were relived. Pictures of the group were taken and all departed for their homes pro­ mising to be present next year when they will meet at the home of Mrs. Herbert Fair­ child of Port Huron. Spend the Fourth at Thor­ napple Lake If you want to get out of doors and spend an enjoyable safe and sane Fourth, why not pack up the dinner basket, load the family into the flivver and spend the day at Thomapple Lake? You’ll find all the usual resort accommodations there — spacious grounds, plenty of tables and benches, swimming, boating, fishing, etc. At 3 p.m. there will be a baseball game at the new ball park, between Nashville and the Hastings Independents. And the big pavilion is going to be a popular place in the evening, with splendid dance music furnished by Dick Whaley’s Reveliers. You’ll enjoy a day spent at this popular resort. Reunion of Class of 1912 graduating class of 1912 of the Nashville Public schools met at the home of Local News two of their classmates, Mr — Correspondents and and Mrs. Sterling Deller, at advertisers are requested to Jackson Friday, June 22, for have their copy ready one day their 16th annual reunion. earlier than usual next week, Nine ofthe 11 members ofthe as the Fourth comes on class were present. Wednesday, our regular press Those present besides the day, and the News gang host and hostess were Mr. and would like an opportunity to Mrs. John Mead and two sons pluck a few feathers from the of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. eagle’s tail. — A crowd of merry­ makers made the rounds ofthe newlyweds in Nashville Tuesday evening. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Caley, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Longherst, and a couple over in the east part of town, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maurer, and gave them a genuine old-fasioned belling, which has become so popular in Nashville of late. — A party of Nashville folks, composed of E.L. Appelman and family, A.N. Appelman, G.C. Edmonds and family and C.O. Mason and family spent Sunday at the lake shore west of Holland and visited the Getz Lakewood farm. This farm is a most unusual amusement place, the owner having followed his hobby of animal collecting until he has assembled a menagerie that would do credit to a big cir­ cus. The exhibit is open to the public and is visited by vast crowds of motorists during the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Evans returned Thursday night from a 700-mile auto trip in upper Michigan. They visited at Howard City, Cadillac, Elk Rapids and Traverse City and enjoyed the beautiful lake drives around Torch Lake and Elk Lake. They also saw the famous cherry orchard region on the peninsula between the Traverse bays. Fisherman’s Paradise on Grass Lake was a most beautiful resort ofrustic design. — On Tuesday night three young men from the county seat were using (Nashville’s) Main Street as a speedway and having quite a hilarious time until they ran afoul of Village Marshal Douse, who rounded them up and took them before Justice Roscoe on a charge of reckless driving. The justice imposed a fine of $10 with a jail sentence as alternative, and the boys were released on their promise to appear with the fine money Barns saw mostly traditional use (as in this unidentified local photo of the 1920s era), but in that early day the mammoth structures sometimes doubled as dance halls on Saturday nights. Regular dances were being held in a Chester barn, east of Vermontville, in 1928. Swimming was one of many activities slated at Thornapple Lake on July 4, 1928. In this photo of that era, swimmers are seen near the water slide at the Lake House resort, where fishing, boating, picnicking, dancing and baseball rounded out the holiday event. before the end of the week. Willitts has work in Lansing at — Mr. and Mrs. Len W. the Reo Automobile fac­ Feighner are at VanEttan tory... Jesse Fassett is working Lake this week, attending the in Hastings on Dr. Pratt’s sun annual summer outing parlor. meeting ofthe Michigan Press — (Quailtrap) J.N. Association. McOmber is on the gain, after — C.E. Mater is having a having the measles. Mrs. Jen­ “portico” built on the sunny nie Andrews is looking after side of his house on the house work for him. Washington Street. — (Southwest Maple — No, the crops are not Grove) A fine Children’s Day suffering from drought. Some program was given at the of the farmers could almost church Sunday evening. A grow water lilies in their com large crowd was present, the fields this season. collection being $10.64. — (West Vermontville) — (Kalamo) Monday even­ Our neighborhood was well ing the 4-H Kalamo Sheep represented at various lakes Club met at the home of Ed­ Saturday and Sunday — the ward and Charles Keehne and opening ofthe fishing season. organized for the second _ (Guy Comers) A nice year’s work. Maynard Perry crowd attended the (auction) will act as leader ofthe group. sale of Robert Ayers Monday — (Dayton Corners) Miss afternoon. Geneva Rasey, who is taking — (North Irish Street) a nurse’s training course at Merle Swift is going to White Kalamazoo, is home for her Cloud with Clare Cole to vaction. On the way home she work on a dam. stopped in Battle Creek and — (Sheldon Comers) M. visited reltives. D. Rodgers is starting a new — (Moore District) Velma basement bam. Hoffman returned to her — (Striker District) Mr. school work for the summer at Trumper isn’t nearly so well. Western State Teacher’s Last Thursday they visited College. their daughter, Mrs. Etta — (Guy Comers) Mrs. Meade, at Morgan, hoping the Weta Kinne is assisting Mrs. change would quiet his William Bivens with her nerves, so he might sleep. housecleaning. — (Barnes District) Stanley — (Striker District) Donald Mix and family attended the Geiger came home from Fashbaugh reunion at Putnam M.S.C. Saturday. Monday he Park Sunday. reports for duty at Jackson — (Martin Comers) Mrs. with the Consumers Power Orton Endsley has a new sad­ Co. dle horse she recently — (Sheldon Comers) The purchased. 24th reunion of the Kingmans — (Morgan) Early last was entertained by Mr. and Tuesday morning, Mr. Mrs. J.R. Kingman and Mrs. Eugene Ford of Lansing went and Mrs. Bert Bunker at the fishing on Thomapple Lake. Kingman grove June 21. A little later his boat, contain­ Covers were laid for about 40; ing his fishing rod was found after dinner a business adrift. The lake near where meeting being held, also a the boat was found has been short program. About four dragged, but at present no o’clock the company was trace has been found of the treated to ice cream and cake, body. His family has the sym- and then they bade each one pahty of this community. good-bye and left for their — (North Castleton) The respective homes, feeling the Bible school now in progress day had been well spent. has an enrollemnt of 86, latest Those who attended from report. All enjoy the lessons Kalamo were Mr. and Mrs. and help received. Fred Cosgrove; William — (Barryville) Clayton Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992__Page 5 Misuse threatens Nashville recyling drop location by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The irresponsiblity of a few individuals is jeopardizing the future of a convenient recyclables drop site at Carl’s Super Market in Nashville. Established under auspices ofthe Nashville Village Coun­ cil on land donated by Carl’s, the 24-hour facility opened last September as a drop-off point for plastic milk jugs, metal cans, clear glass and aluminum recylables. Along with Nashville, the village of Vermontville and the townships of Castleton, Maple Grove and Vermont­ ville each pay $20 per month toward the $100 monthly fee charged by Hastings Sanitary Service to haul away the materials. HSS furnishes the containers at no cost. Despite explicit instruction signs provided by Recycling in Barry County (RiBC), some people are improperly using the facility located on the southwest comer of Carl’s parking lot. “People are not paying at­ tention.’’ says store owner Jeanette Joseph. She said they are putting tin cans in the barrel marked for aluminum and are throwing brown glass in the container that calls for clear glass only. Even worse, some folks are using the place as a dump site. Joseph said last week she found paper and plastic bags sitting on the ground. They were filled with dirty tin cans and other unsorted and un­ processed materials. “This is no place for trash,” said Joseph, who spent several hours cleaning up the mess and said she can­ not allow the facility to remain on store property if such prac­ tice continues. She encourages volunteer policing by those who use the site. She said if anyone sees trash strewn at the site, they should pitch in to clean it up. Nashville President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra serves as volunteer coordinator of the site. He has been unable to recruit youth groups to police it as a community service pro­ ject — a plan that had been proposed when the facility first opened. “Basically most of the peo­ ple (using the site) are doing the right thing,” said Spoelstra. “It’s just a few that spoil it for the rest. If they don’t stop misusing it, we are going to lose that site.” He said he understands Joseph’s disillusionment with MEMORIES OF THE PAST, from ■ Wi i ''■ tajitnkkb * ■■ fetaswthh - (fataty *" ftwMfa£M ® prapmi n path M Wij r® I PJt! -Mlhhn i«i of-BEtafe »Otrr -fc nWMefeM m imbI fa it ml 1b anwi.ta!!’’' tn toMdta tab Gatntaj, iM is ib'iW!®1 iMt uojts'®^ t ii hbM1** iK 10 £ »■ >?£ ,0." f! I* affi ib rf* *> >; .!« !« « * 5% Oaster and wife; Amos Dye and wife and Mrs. Cecile Dye; and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Reniger of Carmel. — (Martin Comers) The young people’s class party, which was planned for Thor­ napple Lake last Friday even­ ing, was held at the church, owing to the rainy evening. — (Morgan) Our postmistress, Mrs. Hattie Shaffer, accompanied by her son Homer and by Mr. and Mrs. Leo King, attended the meeting of the district postmasters at Grand Rapids Thursday. — (Striker District) The North Baltimore Thresher Co. held its annual meeting at Page 4 Claude Hunt’s home Tueseday evening. All old officers were re-elected. — (Barryville) Last Satur­ day evening Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gillitt entertained 18 to a six o’clock chicken dinner. The guests were from Lansing and Chicago. — (Quailtrap) Carl Herrick is planning to make a flying trip to Michigan and expects to arrive in this state the 3rd or 4th of July. — (South Vermontville) Several from this way attend­ ed a bam dance at Don Wright’s in Chester recently. There will be another Satur­ day night of this week. the program. “If people don’t stop using (the site) as a dump, they are going to take it out. ” Spoelstra said people who see others misusing the site should report it or at least speak with the offender. Spoelstra has policed the site as often as possible. He said he has found tin cans mixed with aluminum recylables and all sorts of plastic, including drinking cups and oleo tubs, dropped in the bins for plastic milk jugs. He characterized people who cannot follow the simple instructions outlined on signs at thp site as “stupid.” The swinging doors to the plastic bins say specifically, “Plastic milk jugs.” Joseph said she recently fill­ ed four plastic garbage bags with tins cans that had been misplaced in the aluminum barrel. Tin cans should be dropped through the swinging door marked “Metal” found in the east end of the large container that hold plastic milk jugs in other compartments. Anyone who is confused about the difference between metal and aluminum should test the can with a common refrigerator magnet, which will not stick to aluminum. Most foods (fruits, vegetables, etc.) are canned in metal while most beverage cans are aluminum. The latter tend to be very pliable, easily crushed by hand. Aluminum accepted at the site also includes such items as disposable foil baking pans, clean pieces of aluminum foil, etc. Containers for colored plastics (detergent jugs, etc.) and styrofoam items (egg car­ tons, etc.) are located inside the store. All must be clean and flattened. Flattening items cuts costs ofoperation by allowing more to be collected in the bins before loads are transported to the recycler. Basic recycling instructions call for metal cans to be wash­ ed, have labels removed, have both ends removed if possible and be flattened. Plastic jugs need to have lids removed, be washed and flattened. Alumnimum items must be cleaned and (if applicable) flattened. Glass jars and bottles (only clear glass is accepted) must be cleaned, and have lids or caps removed, but need not have labels removed. No win­ dow glass, ceramics, colored glass or light bulbs are accepted. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank every one who made our 50th anniver­ sary such a wonderful day. Those who attended, for cards, phone calls, gifts, flowers and money, especially our children, Fred and Dorothy Corkins, Norman and Judy Jenkins. Grandchildren, Rob & Tam Frank and Wayne and Deb Meade. Love, Gilbert and Peggy Corkins CARD OF THANKS We want to thank everybody for our daughter, Hope Hughes for the support from neighbors, friends and family and the merchants of Nashville and Vermontville in the time we needed them. Their kindness and thought­ fulness will never be forgotten. Leonard Hughes, Jr. Family Public u c help ep isssoug sought to o po police ce the e recyca recyclables es drop rop se site a at Carl ar’s Market. ar e . Sig gns clearly show the proper way to use the facility. There are depositories for clear glass, plastic milk jugs, metal (tin cans) and aluminum. Colored plastics and styrofoam go in bins inside the store. Shattered glass around the site also has been a problem, said Spoelstra. “It’s a dam shame that just a few people are going to spoil it for the rest of us, ” he added. Spoelstra reminds people that if the Carl’s site is lost, the only other drop site in the community is the Nashville Transfer and Recycling Center which is open only on Saturdays. Otherwise, householders will have to pay to dispose of such materials. “If the Carl’s site is clos­ ed,” said Spoelstra, “it is go­ ing to be sorely missed. A lot of volume is hauled out of there.” SALE OF PERSONAL OF Kirk Doak Shall be at Building Behind Car Wash, Unit Seven ... 30 5 on July • p.m. 210 S. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Description of property: Household goods, motorbikes. Phone — 852-0845 (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNH STBCCT MCSMOMTMIUC. MICHIGAN 49096 LB. h4shuiii€ (517)852-1717 X'X Only $31,900 for this 2 bedroom mobile home located on approx, one acre. (CH-113) Very good 4-5 bedroom home located at 436 W. Plains, Eaton Rapids. Large lot, city water & sewer, good basement, garage. TUESDAY, JUNE 23 Four bedroom home located on two lots at 157 Seminary St., Vermontville. City water and sewer, some recent work completed, newer furnace. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 2424 Stevens St., Kalamazoo. Nice one story home with garage and fenced yard. FRIDAY, JULY 31 Excellent opportunity to purchase land in Eaton County. Good four bedroom home (exterior needs paint) with barn and garage plus approx. 211 acres of land to be offered individually, in combinations and as the whole farm. Located on Shaytown Hwy. Approx. 50 acres of woods. Call now for flyers and additional information regarding these properties! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-03JI Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 6 Barry County CO A lunch menu, events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, July 1 Hot dogs, baked beans, asparagus, bun, pie. Thursday, July 2 Swedish meatballs, red potatoes, french cut green beans, bread, oleo, brownie. Friday, July 3 Closed. Monday, July 6 Swiss steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, July 7 Ribbettes, parsley potatoes, com,, bread, oleo, tropical fruit. Events Wednesday, July 1 Delton, blood pressure, door prize, all sites U.S.A. Day; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge. Thursday, July 2 Nashville, bingo. Friday, July 3 - Closed. Monday, July 6 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn, slides Best Food Forward. Tuesday, July 7 - All sites puzzles; Nashville, slides Best Food Forward. Summer Reading program offered Among some 60 children taking advantage of Putnam Public Library's Teddy Bear Bingo are young readers (from left) Trisha Sears, Jennifer and Elizabeth Clements. The summer program open to students from Youth Fives through fifth grade, offers rewards for reading books in a variety of categories. Prizes include coupons from McDonald's and Good Time Pizza, plus eligibility in a drawing for $50 worth of books from Nashville PTO. Maple Valley reading teacher Pam Hunt organized the event. Checking out the books Friday was assistant Librarian Janet Kellogg. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 REALTOR­ .... —.................... Brokar Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... 4V Ev«. 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 7264)122 ..... 852-1543 ON 5 ACRES • NE OF VERMONT­ VILLE • Nice "country home". $24,900 ■ LAKE ODESSA ■ BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ OCCUPANCY AT CLOSE! STATE STREET ■ NASHVILLE - Nicely 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) decorated 6 room home, with 3 bedrooms and first floor laundry. Make an appoint­ ment to see today!! Call Homer. (N-153) NASHVILLE LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK • 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1 st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) HASTINGS - CLOSE TO HOSPITAL & SCHOOLS - 9 r-O,. 4 bed­ rooms, lory,_0r£ 4th Ward. Coll Tim fo *?nore "info". (H-397) - VACANT LAND3 ACRE PARCEL AND A 5 ACRE PARCEL - Both "perk tested." Located on Kinsel Hwy. Char­ lotte Schools. Coll Homer. (VL-160) 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS - 50 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHAR­ LOTTE: Nice 3 bedroom, pole building, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. >re land available. Coll Homer. (F-160) Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 40 ACRES (APPROX. 20 WOODED) South of Nashville. Price: $25,000. Call Jeri Baker. (VL-156) 40 ACRE FARM - WEST OF VER­ MONTVILLE - 3 or 4 bedroom home, 1 % story, natural woodwork, includes 2 barns & other outbuildings. Shade trees, fruit & berries. Maple Valley Schools. Call Homer. (F-158) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) NEAR VERMONTVILLE 10 ACRE PARCEL - Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359)^ The Joy Quartet from Pen­ sacola Christian College will present a program of inspira­ tional music Sunday, July 5, at 6 p.m. at Vermontville Bi­ ble Church, 250 N. Main St., Vermontville. The ensemble consists of four young people, a piano accompanist, and a college representative. The program will feature music with a message and a multimedia presentation about the college. Located on the sunny Gulf Cost of Northwest Florida, Pensacola Christian College offers more than 50 liberal arts programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels. The college has grown from 80 students to over 2,700 in just 18 years. The Joy Quartet is one of eight traveling groups representing the college dur­ ing the summer months. These ensembles will hold services in nearly 700 chur­ ches throughout the United States and Canada. There is no admission charge for this program. Vermontville Area Girl Scouts attend *Horse-N-Around* day camp Vermontville Girl Scouts attended a “Horse-NAround” day camp June 15-19 at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. Girls learned all about horses of all shapes, colors and how they are used for work, racing and show. The girls were told how to take cae of the horses from 4-H clubs around the area. In between raindrops they saw how to lasso and ride in rodeos, and how a drill team works. Girls who are going into the fourth grade and higher were able to spend Thursday night. Skits were put on that night and singing around the camp fire. Organizers were Jeri Baker, Vermontville, and Lynn Stewart, Charlotte. Girls came from Charlotte, Sunfield, Eaton Rapids, Olivet and Lansing. Adult volunteers and Cadet pals put in a lot of time and effort. Next year’s theme will be “Rock Around the Clock.” For more information call Jeri Baker at 726-1171. Adult helpers are needed. Vermontville scouts shown here are Daisy Katy Rothenberg (front), Brownies Beth Conklin and Karalea Rothenberg (middle) and Kara Rathburn and Danille Spicer (back), juniors. Lyme Disease support group to hold meetings The Southwest Michigan Lyme Disease Support Group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, and Wednesday, August 5. They will meet at the Pennock Physicians Center, 1009 Green Street in Hastings. For more information call 623-3607. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 7 Vermontville 'Bed & Breakfast** inn charms visitors from round the world by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter “A beautiful home and delicious brunch,” wrote one visitor in the guest register at Stoney Hill Farm, a new "Bed & Breakfast” inn open­ ed in April near Vermontville. "It’s like being in England again,” commented a guest from Ontario, Canada. Another, from Richmond, Ky., noted: “The breakfast alone was worth the total price.” James and Sandra Kiger, who moved here from Kalamazoo in December Owner Sandra Kiger lights a lamp under a magnificient staircase that highlights the home. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing July 23, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 204 N. Main, Nashville to hear comments on a proposal to aban­ don all Nashville Village alleys except: 417 Reed Street to 514 Middle Street 323 State Street, West to the Fire Barn Fire Barn, South to Railroad Street 130 S. Main Street to the Sewer Plant 1281/2 S. Main to Terrace Lane 101 S. Main Street to W. Sherman Street Nashville Village Council 1987, initially had no inten­ tion of turning the historic home at 1562 N. Ionia Road into a public accommodation. Sandra, however, remembers that the first time she looked at the 14-room house the thought crossed her mind: “This would be perfect for a Bed and Breakfast.” Long known as the Zemke place, since it was home to that family for 75 years, the dwelling is believed to be well over 100 years old and it con­ sists of an older and newer section, a determination easily made through examination of foundation materials. The land originally was purchased in 1836 by John M. Gorden, and according to local historians, a log cabin once occupied the site. The Kigers did extensive renovations to the home. These icluded installing a new kitchen; improving bathrooms with period fixtures to match the home’s Victorian decor; replacing the furnace, water heater, electrical wiring and plumbing; laying new floor­ ing; installing a new well and a commercial septic tank; and improving a 16x32 outdoor swimming pool for use by guests. Even a portion of the basement has been renovated as an office. There are five bedrooms and a large bath on the second floor for use by guests, who also are allowed the run of most of the main floor, in­ cluding a dining room, two parlors and a library. With a full house of guests, the Kigers can sleep on a sofa bed in the family room located in a one-story wing on the north side of die house. Sandra described the remodeling period as "three years of total confusion.” To­ day visitors are welcomed to an immaculately-kept country home attractively furnished with antique pieces. The hostess’ flair for in­ terior design is seen in the tastefill wallpaper she install­ ed herself and the careful ar­ rangement of period ac­ cessories throughout the home. "It has been fun hunting for antiques,” Sandra said, noting that when she and Jim were first married, "He didn’t like antiques.” Now he is surrounded by them as they lend their charm to the cozy atmosphere throughout the home. Though Jim did a major portion of the renovation work, operation of the bed and breakfast facility is main- Stoney Hill Farms offers the comfortable accommodations of an historic home in a peaceful rural setting. ly his wife’s bailiwick. Sandra said it’s been "nice being able to share” the home with their guests. In the past two months the Kigers have been hosts to three groups, including a wed­ ding party from Kentucky, craft vendors at the Vermont­ ville Maple Syrup Festival, and an extended family from the Detroit area that gathered at Stoney Hill Farm to celebrate Mother’s Day en route to Holland. “They had so much fun,” remembered Sandra, of the latter group. “They flew kites in the fields, climbed trees, went into the woods and en­ joyed the wildflowers.” Most members of that group were city dwellers who were thrilled with the simple pleasures of rural life. They enjoyed themselves so much that they lingered until 2 p.m. the following day. One of the festival craft vendors, a glassblower, was so pleased with his stay that he presented Sandra with a piece of cobalt blue glassware he made to add to her collection on display in the kitchen. Breakfasts at Stoney Hill Farm are a highlight for visitors. The menu for the buffet affair includes such selections as Belgian waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream; fresh fruit, coddled eggs (farm fresh from the Kigers’ own chickens); English trifle; bread pudding with caramel sauce; and homemade muffins and breads. Sandra even makes thejellies andjams she serves. “The people from Ken­ tucky just couldn’t get over all the food I served,” she said. “I like (to offer) a variety of things.” Sandra is a native of Hemlock, a small rural com­ munity near Saginaw, where she grew up on her parents’ small “country gentlemen” fruit farm. Her husband is a native of Okemos. He has a grown daughter and she has two grown sons. The Kigers are looking for­ ward to the stay of a non­ paying guest at Stoney Hill Farms. A Finnish exchange student coming to America under the Lions Club Interna­ tional program will live with the Kigers for six weeks. She was expected to arrive here Friday. Explosion of Monistat 7 Disposables SALM PRICK White Rain Styling Aids Shampoo or Conditioner 15 oz., Plus Formula 11 oz., Gel 4 oz., Mousse 5 oz., F Haaiirrsspprraayy oorr SSpprrititzz 77 oozz.. ry $12.88 WV____ /Y LESS MKO. CONSUMER REFUND OFFER ................ ... YOUR COST AFTER REFUND SHi jF SS Your Choice Tylenol 89 Summer’s Eve Extra Strength Caplets 50's Bow fjtand 3-D Shooters Advilil Q99 Tablets or Caplets plets so-. ★ We Build Arrows Custom Made jjIC- Hill |IL WW / Murine /// or Murine Plus to Your Order ★ Arrow Repairs ★ Bow Tune-Ups ★ Video Rentals ★ ProLine Dealer...Check with us for a Eye Drops 1/2 oz. [/ SPORTING SPORTIN Clear Eyes ■®*!: i| CClear: eyes!: Clear eyes Titralac TaWeti, Plus Tablets 100’s Of Plus Liquid 12 oz. .5 oz. SV -S» Cutter ‘Jr—■=——■=— Backwoods Insect B°ws a i Tylenol Pm Tablets or Caplets 24’s -$2.77 Utraloc Extra Strength 100’s.... $4.19 price on a new bow. ASHVILLE HARDWARE ^ rxtPA srorNGiH J Ty leno l e-xscB ★Bow Trade-ins Accepted...We Buy and 233 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml I I OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 MAIN STREET • NASHVILLE 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. 061792 IIMJMUI vO*LF OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. �IS! Building for thelI The birth of a new era in<H IBM Pennock Hospital, a crucial partner for the health and well being of its communities for the past 69 years, is once again looking to improve for the future. Pennock's JU commitment to quality and a wide range of needed services has been illustrated by the investment of over $ 10 million during the past five years to provide state-ofthe-art capabilities including the recent additions of: CT scanning, echocardiography, laser surgeries, mobile magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac catheteriza­ tion, ENT services, audiology services, and occupational; medicine to name only a few. Pennock Hospital is now investing an additional $4.7 million into the expansion and renovation of its obstetrical and surgical departments, thereby positioning the hospital to continue improving its services into the 21st century. The new family center­ ed maternity unit will have seven private “Key to the effort was the extensive input of labor, delivery, recov- mothers and expectant mothers.” ery, post partum, (LDRP) rooms, including private showers. The rooms were designed to facilitate the introduc­ tion and welcoming of the newest member into the family, in a home like setting. The new unit will accommodate the cur­ rent 400, and an additional 200 deliveries per year, while allowing for more birthing options and encouraging early family participation with the new baby. tow IM IBB 00 IBB RENOVATED g5 g NEW CONSTRUCTION ©IB/ BECOME) \i ThePennockPan. MUBHBHHHaHBBHDHHMHnHHHaHHHHaHBHHaHHWRMMiflaaiBBmaiiiuiBiiiiEiiiiiiB5E5gg255EES55S3SHSa5SEu35SS55a555S"a!!^[V �Ii future Obstetrics INENASHVlLL!0Fn^NDARnIVDE I ss SJ& a* ^ ^^occommodotelhew ertnby. Why is this important to you? Pennock Hospital can maintain its financial stability, in­ dependence and local control. This means that Pennock is in a better position to offer a broad range of high quali­ ty healthcare services needed for the individuals in its com­ munities. When a service is needed by one of Pennock's patients that is not provided locally, Pennock has made referral arrangements with other regional healthcare institu­ tions, where the appropriate interventional service can be rendered. The building improvements will also make it easier to attract ad­ ditional highly train“Ongoing improvements in the Hospital’s ed and skilled physifacilities and technology are also quite cians to our area attractive to new physicians who bring providing an even additional expertise and new services needed wider range of in our communities.” tehnologically advanced medical/-, surgical services. How can you help? Through the "Pennock Partnership" building fund, Pennock is looking for a community partnership to provide $600,000 over a three-year period, to be combined with the hospital's $4,1 million to enable the plans for the obstetrical and surgical departments to become a reality. Your support of the growth and development at Pennock symbolizes the high regard and confidence you have in your community hospital. When you commit to an in­ valuable asset like Pennock Hospital you send a strong message to companies looking for a home, and physi­ cians looking for a community in which to practice. For more information about the project or the "Pennock Partnership" please call 948-3116. III INI ■■I ■Ml ■Ml ■HI ■HI ■ ■I ■Ml ■HI ■■I ■■I ■■■ ■Bl Any Level of participation will be permanently acknowledged in the hospital. To make a donation to the “Pennock Partnership Partnership” please complete and return the coupon below, and return it to: Ul, ■■I ■HI Pennock Partnership ■■■ ■■■ 1009 W. Green St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Name ■■I Address City Telephone(s) State (work) Zip (home) ■■I Donor Signature I Enclosed Amt. Pledged Amt. 1 My committment will be over a period of । 1D 2D 3D years, beginning with the I month of | Annually year of Semi-Annually । Quarterly Monthly (full name as you wish it to appear on contribution listings) nit gift It In momory or honor of । । I l If you would like more informalion regarding this project or the campaign, please contact the Public Affairs Department at Pennock Hospital, (phone #948-3116) jnership continues I ■HI ■■s ■■i ■■ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 10 Kent Oil adds propane delivery service Rescuer receives lifesaving medal Nashville resident Spec. Ross L. Meehan accepts the National Guard Lifesaving Medal from Maj. Gen. E. Gordon Stump (center) and Gov. John M. Engler dur­ ing the 1992 Annual Review and Memorial June 19 at Camp Graying. Meehan, assistant gunner for Battery C, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery in Charlotte, rescued Nashville firefighter Chip Smith in June 1989 when Smith's boat overturned and knocked him un­ conscious in a rescue attempt of four teenagers whose bodihad gone over a dam and capsized on the Thornappte River in Nashville. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Kent Oil Company of Nashville recently expanded its line of service to include delivery of propane. While the firm previously had offered filling small pro­ pane tanks at their plant at 735 Durkee St., delivery of the product began last week. A 30,000-gallon storage tank has been installed at their facility and a propane delivery truck with a 2,800-gallon tank has been added to Kent’s fleet. Propane tanks in 125-, 33O-, 500- and 1,000-gallon sizes also are available. The decision to add propane delivery service was pro­ mpted by the number of con­ sumers switching from fuel oil to propane, said owner Jerry Kent. Besides home heating, propane also is used for cook­ ing and water heating. “These are changing times, and as times change we have to change along with them,’’ said Kent. “We have to be diversified.” With their large customer base, he expects the propane service to grow. “It will fit very nicely into our business,” he added. Kent Oil has been in business in Nashville since 1945 when Jerry’s father, the late Walter Kent, became the local representative of Stan­ dard Oil Company. At that time the bulk plant was located on Sherman Street. Jerry began working for his father in 1950, driving a delivery truck. When Walter retired 15 years later, Jerry and his wife, Anne, took over Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings A new service at Kent Oil Company in Nashville is delivery of propane in a 2,800-gallon truck (left). The 30,000-gal. storage tank was recently added to Kent's facility at 735 Durkee St. Owner Jerry Kent stands near the supply of ser­ vice tanks available there. The firm also handles fuel oil, diesel, gasoline and motor oil. the agency. In 1976 they bought the business, plant and trucks from Standard Oil Co. to become independent operators. They still handle Amoco products. In 1977 the Kents opened the new facility on Durkee Street. They now have five delivery trucks and one transport, and cover an area from Lansing to Battle Creek and beyond. The transport hauls diesel In American Legion baseball action last week, Post 222 won three out of four games. Monday the team split a doubleheader with Olivet los­ ing the first game by a score of 3-1 and winning the nightcap 14-13. Brian Seward started the first game on the mound and was relieved in the fourth inn­ ing by Kyle Booher. Olivet capitalized on a homerun by Eric Place to secure the win. , Getting hits in the game were Scott English and Mike Trowbidge. Nikki Grinnage was 2-for-2. in the second game, Post 222 had a 12-2 lead with two outs in the fifth inning. Olivet came back and scored 11 runs to take a 13-13 lead. Post 222 scored two runs on a single by Carl Mazurek to claim the victory. Mazurek had three hits. Trowbridge two hits and Grinnage had a triple and home run. Wednesday Post 222 swept a double header from Mid- CHRISTIAN LADY would like to care for elderly in their home, had aide training and good reference. 726-1458. Help Wanted hometown! LUMBER YARD 22 219 S. State, Nashville "v/sT* '852-0882 Kent of Nashville and son-in­ law Jeff Hynes of Sunfield. Hynes recently completed training in installation and pressure testing of propane tanks. “We have good employees, a nice crew,” said Anne. She said she also believes the firm’s central location is an advantage to customers. Hours ofthe firm are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday. American Legion Post 222 wins three of four baseball games Jobs Wanted • Delivery • Planning fuel and gasoline to service stations, industrial and com­ mercial accounts. Smaller trucks carry fuel oil, diesel, gasoline and, now, propane to individual farms and homes. Another product is motor oil. All Kent trucks are radio dispatched. The firm also operates a bulk plant at Biellevue. In addition to Jerry and Anne, the firm has six other employees, including two family members: son John DRIVER TO RUN WEST COAST to California from Nashville, Mi. Good pay and health insurance paid. Experi­ ence necessary. Must have CDL, long form physical and DOT drug screen. Can phone between 8am and 5pm 517-852-9656. dleville by scores of 9-2 and 8-2. In the first game, Aaron Smith pitched a fine two-hitter to pick up the win. He fanned eight Middleville batters in five innings. In the hitting department, Trowbridge had three and Chris Cooley added two, a home run and a double. Grinnage, Greg Gam and Booher had one hit apiece. In game two, Trowbridge scattered four hits and struck out four batters to claim the victory on the mound. Post 222 could only manage four hits, but three of those were double by Grinnage, Trowbridge, and Mazuarek. The most exciting play of the game was a triple play in the third inning. With two on and no outs, the Middleville batter hit a line drive to Trowbridge, he fired the ball to Smith at first base, who relayed th ball to second base to complete the rally-ending triple play. Post 222 traveled to Wayland on Monday and will host Olivet in Vermontville on Wednesday. HELP WANTED Highly motivated individual for night supervisor, 40 hours or more. Also taking applications for night counter and cook. Apply in person at... T■ Hllw© VUI|tJVOI 151 SOUTH MAIN VERMONTVILLE, Powers Service will be CLOSED for vacation JULY 5 thru JULY 11, 1992 Garage Sale GE OK CREDIT rotAnawc aviuuiit FLEA MARKET Every Thurs­ day at Kalamazoo Speedway, 8am-4jm. 623-8376. 133 SOUTH MAIN, NASHVILLE �The Mople VoHey News, Noshvitle, Tuesday, June X, 1992 — PoQe 11 24-Hour challenge a family affair for Gould clan ■ J> A 4^hl ,ij i^j < *•* JSs^ 4s x-4 ft f t 111*®® tea* Mfottin M fo tt in s® m LL^h1 1 ites ^■te iiiBdimti a to doiblt Ij Grinijt, i** Ijifrfealtai 1H ® J itpffiuulripitftyi kNapm am ai)®,iiK< ek itriiiitfci txi MdttW gfeiHefrte* ite ^iWewdis igktittiW gktittiW by Todd Tubergen cyclists pedalled around a Sports Editor six-mile course through Most families do what­ Byron Center and ever they can do to make Wyoming. Father's Day a little extra So how does one train for special for dad. such a demanding event? But seldom will you find Gould said that he began a father more appreciative wind training, a type of sta­ of his family's extra effort tionary workout, in the win­ than Nashville's Wayne ter months and had put in Gould was last weekend. approximately 750 practice Gould, 41, competed in miles on the road before the grueling Michigan the '92 challenge. National 24-Hour He has his own "loop," Challenge bicycle race on which winds through the June 20-21. And, in the back roads of Barry spirit of Father's Day, his County, from Hastings to family was by his side ev­ Freeport and Lake Odessa ery step of the way. down to Vermontville. The 10th annual event Gould normally rides the featured 456 riders at loop twice during practice. Saturday's 8 a.m. start, but Gould, who also com­ that field had been sliced petes in shorter 100-and 25­ to approximately 270 after mile races, gave much of a night of near-record low the credit for his mileage total to his support crew, temperatures. Gould, riding consisting of: wife Sherry; in the aptly-dubbed "challenge" for the third daughters Leslie, 16, and Emilie, 12; son Lee, 11; time, completed 325 miles in the 24-hour period. sisters Loretta and Barb; nephew Andy Oleson; and "My goal was to go about 350, so I fell short of Darrel Stine, Leslie's boyfriend. that," Gould, a second-shift "Obviously you have to Production Manager at the put in the miles first," he Kellogg Co., said. "Some said. "But once you start, of that might have been be­ the crew really plays a big cause of the cold weather. I part. The biggest thing they was chilled a little bit. do is give you moral sup­ "By about midnight or port 2:00 a.m., I wanted to "They keep you going sleep, but I never did. I did when you're not sure you slow down some, though." want to go on." John Stamstad, 26, from Gould, who rides a Cincinnati Ohio, broke Schwinn aluminum, said away from the back at the that completing such a 93-mile mark and went on to claim his second straight long distance over the span of one day becomes a test male silver "Fox Bowl," of will. But, he adds, the given to the men's overall satisfaction gained is worth winner. Stamstad had set the price. the mileage record in the 1991 event with an as­ tounding 481 total. He fin­ Vermontville ished with 469 this yean The course wound all Museum opens through West Michigan. Sundays in July Riders completed a 115­ mile course before tackling Vermontville’s 1843 a 24-mile loop during the Academy Museum will be open to the public every Sun­ daytime hours. At night, day afternoon in July from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Vermontville Historical Society volunteers will be on hand to welcome visitors to the historic building located on North Main Street at the town square intersection. The building contains a variey of local history OFFERING COMPLETE exhibits. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock'a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY VERMONTVILLE Many helped make ball season a success To the editor: The Vermontville and Nashville summer ball season was concluded this past weekend (6-20-92). Once again, a good time was had by all, including the players, coaches, moms and dads and especially the grand­ parents. This great season was made possible through the hard work and many hours of the players, the coaches and all of the people who helped them. It is because of their unselfish efforts that so much enjoyment was made possible for all of us. Joe Briggs grandparent Charlotte "It gives you tremendous personal satisfaction," he said. "You can see just how far you can push yourself. "I also enjoy the oppor­ tunity to meet all of the other riders. "You see a lot of different styles, and all types of different bikes and equipment" Nashville’s Wayne Gould finished 325 miles in the grueling Michigan 24-Hour Challenge June 20-21. It was Gould’s third time competing in the annual event. KENT OIL & PROPANE 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville, Ml (517) 852-9210 Or (800) 638-7484 • Responsive, Dependable Service • Competitive Prices • Attractive White & Blue Tanks • Radio Dispatched Trucks • Budget Plan • Auto-Fill Plan • $1.OO Lifetime Lease Fee (Based on 500 gal. min. annual usage) ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Propane installation Serving Home, Farm and industry FREE INSTALLATION Includes 25 ft. copper line, fittings, labor, two-stage regulator system, required pressure test and permit. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ • No Charge for Switching • Your System Pressure- and Leak-Tested for Safety R.V. and Cylinder Re-Filling Station Conveniently Located • Residential and Commercial Tank-Sets Deliveries & Service Serving your heating needs since 1936 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 12 Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: June 30 - MSU Canola Research Tour 1:30-4 p.m. July 1 -4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. July 2 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairground. July 9 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds. July 9 - Crop research tour and barbecue — 10:30 a.m., MSU crops research field, call (517) 355-2235 to register ($6) by Ju­ ly 2. July 11 - 4-H Caprine Classic, MSU, East Lansing. July 14 - 4-H Live Carcass Evaluation, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 14 - 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. July 14-16 - 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. July 14-16 - MSU Ag Expo. July 14-16 - 4-H Dairy Days, MSU, East Lansing. July 16 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds. July 17-18 - 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo, MSU, East Lansing. July 18 - 4-N Nonlivestock Judging, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fairgrounds. Eleven teams of boys, ages 8-10 took part in the annual Maple Valley Pee Wee Baseball Tournament on June 19th and 20th in Vermontville. Four teams from Vermont­ ville and seven teams'from Nashville started the double elimination toumey, with one from each town ending up in the championship game. The boys coached by Keith Jones, Bob Harvey and Tony Phenix took home the first place trophy with a record of 7-1. The runner up trophy was awarded to the team coached by Gary Goris, Tony Wawiernia and Bob Dormer. All medals and trophies for the tournament were donated by V Junction party store. Business Services COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Pee-Wee baseball tourney held locally BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment mick lic. #17« RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service bn Submergible Pumps Estimates Available. 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville First place- Eaton Federal Savings and Loan: Front- Justin Smith, Daniel Mace, Eric Smith, Nathan Swift, Matthew Keeler, Nicholas Jones, Chad Spears, Christian Allwardt, Darrel Fuller. Middle- Richard Smith, Devin Phenix, Craig Harvey, Jacob Cole, Kevin Mengin, Joe Elliston. Back- Keith Jones, Tony Phenix, Tournament sponsor Richard Hienze, Bob Harvey. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. ___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill 517-543-1002. owner. DOUBLE BENEFIT: EXCEPTIONAL GRAIN QUALITY, GREAT CAPACITY FROM ONE MACHINE ■ Firoin 185- up to 253-hp John Deere Maximizer™ combines. ■ Increased productivity, better quality grain and more of it ■ Exclusive Quadra-Flo™ cleaning for low-chaff samples. ■ Centered cab with top comfort and conveniencelow maintenance features—and more! Variable Rate Financing Up to 60 Months Second place- Goris Team: Front- Chris Ripley, Tim Wawierenga, Steve Shipman, Nick Baker, Tony Duke. Joey Skelton, Jacob Skelton, Gary Goris, Vince Shepard, Tony Wawierenga, Justin VanAlstine, Eric Goris, sponsor Richard Hienze. National Ads POSTAL JOBS Your area, HASTINGS BAHAMA CRUISE Five days/ $23,700 per year plus benefits. Postal carriers, sorters, clerks. For an application and exam information, call 1-219-736-9807 ext P4317, 9am-9pm 7 days. READERS: Since many ads are from outside the local area, please know what you are buying before sending money. subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. four nights. 'Overbought corperate rates to public. Limited tickets, $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 524, Mon­ Sat, 9am-9pm.____________ CRUISE SHIP JOBS: Hiring-$2000+/M0. Summer/ year round. Bartenders/Casino Workers/Gift Shop Sales/Tour Guides/etc. Free travel. Hawaii, Caribbean, Bahamas, Europe. No exp. necessary. 1-206-736-7000 Ext.5803N2. PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. BANNER TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml * 616-527-2724 Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers • General Labor Need approximately mid-July to mid-August 1992 GOOD DEALS...ANDA GOODDEALMORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. JOHN DEERE 945-9526 Apply Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 616/374-8837 can FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.O.E. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 % Press [jJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. • j ‘The People Paper* rates and deadlines. IRK^SjOOD Press [31 for business hours. mews ------------- TO PLACE AN AD...------ ITIFIPLE VHLEJEY. neww VT| You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. X~31 Your full address, ffi] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. seenstbelow. ^S~| Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Y$] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thdllk YOU,,, for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Mople Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Poge 14 Maple Valley Jaycees clean up Kent Mead property by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter An eyesore that has bothered neighbors and wor­ ried Nashville village officials was greatly improved last As volunteers worked in his yard, Nashville's oneman recycler Kent Mead stopped by with a new load of cardboard en route to the box baler at Carl’s Market. Saturday by the Maple Valley Jaycees. As a community service project the newly-formed organization cleaned up a deep layer of soggy cardboard from the back yard ofthe Kent Mead home at 104 Middle St. In a five-hour work session, three truckloads of debris was carted off to the Nashville Transfer and Recycling Center on Casgrove Street. Dina Corwin, Jaycees Community Development vice president, said the job is about 90 percent done. The group plans to complete it in a second work session schedul­ ed for July 11. In addition to cardboard, the volunteers also hauled away two and one-half truckloads of newspaper stored in Mead’s house. An equal amount remains to be removed in the next session. A victim of cerebral palsy, Mead is a familiar sight in Nashville. Day or night he can be seen pedaling around town with a load of cardboard on the back of his three-wheeled bike, doing his bit for the ecology. His effort is no small mat­ ter. In the last few years Mead single-handedly has collected almost two tons of cardboard each month from local businesses and other sites around town. In the past, volunteers periodically truck­ ed the material to a Mid- NOTICE In observance of July 4th We will be CLOSED Saturday, July 4th A one-horse surrey provided old-fashioned transportation for Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Stewart as they departed Nashville Baptist Church after their wedding Saturday afternoon. Elaine Gardner furnished the surrey and served as driver of the rig as it paraded through town, followed by an entourage of honking cars. The bride is the former Kim Tutt, daughter of Ronald and Joan Tutt of Nashville. The groom is the son of Harold and Sharon Stewart of Vermontville. dleville recycler but that became a losing proposition when the price paid for card­ board dropped to less than cost of gas for the trip. Last August Carl’s Market invited Mead to bring the cardboard to the store for pro­ cessing in their box baler, which compacts it into 600-lb. bales that are hauled away free of charge by the Spartan Company. Carl’s Market not only granted Mead use of their equipment but also offered to donate $100 annually to his favorite charity, Cerebral Palsy Sports. Mead has always donated proceeds of his recycling efforts to that program. At the time Carl’s made the offer, Mead had a virtual sea of cardboard stashed in his back yard. He alone hauled most of that to the store for processing, but underneath there remained a soggy layer of debris that was unaccep­ table for the baler. It was this matter that was cleaned up Saturday by Jaycees using everything from their hands to snow shovels and rakes. Later they mowed the lawn. “He’s done so much for us, we should do something for him,” commented Tammy James, one of the Jaycee volunteers. Maple Valley Jaycees now have an enrollment of 35 men and women from the Nashville and Vermontville areas. An international ser­ vice organization that stresses individual development through leadership training and civic involvement, the club accepts members age 21 to 39. In other activities, the local Jaycees are planning two upcontinued on next page We will be Open Regular Hours Friday, July 3rd Hastings 150 W. Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue: 115 N. Main Nashville 203 N. Main Caledonia 9265 Cherry Valley Wayland 156 W. Superior 55 Or Older? We've Reduced The Cost of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. *>4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ~Tht,NoPro6&m Rtop&,~' Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 MEMBER FDIC <QM»l LENDER Volunteers pitched in to dean up an accumulation of soggy cardboard in Kent Mead's back yard Saturday morning. THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU I would like to express my appreciation to each one ofyou that prayedfor me or sent cards or thought of us while I was in the hospital. I am home now but am restricted in my activities. I will go back sometime in August for my second surgery. Thank-you again to each one ofyou, I have been over­ whelmed by your concern. Love, Christina DeLand-Foster THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 15 Children's story hours start next week Children’s Summer Story Hours start Tuesday, July 7, at two public libraries in the Maple Valley community. In both locations, sessions will be held on each Tuesday throughought July. At Mildred Allen Memorial Library in Vermontville, the series is under leadership of Kim Caudell. Sessions will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. for children ages 4 and up. In addition to reading, many special activities have been scheduled to entertain the youngsters. On July 14, a clown from Grand Ledge will do magic tricks and make balloon animals. Real animals are on the agenda for July 28, when several will appear in Vermontville, courtesy of Battle Creek’s Binder Park Five generations in the family Little Amanda Smith, daughter of Steven and Amy Smith, came to Michigan, all the way from North Carolina, recently to be in this photo of five generations in her family. Shown above are grandmother Vicki Smith of Grand Rapids (holding Amanda), father Steve and (seated,, from left) great-greatgrandmother Flossie Richards of Hastings and greatgrandmother Doris Boomer of Nashville. Zoo. The Vermontville Woman’s Club is sponsoring the story hours, with Mary Fisher as chairwoman. In Nashville, summer story hour at Putnam Public Library will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday in July for children ages 4 and up. Friends of the Library are sponsoring the event, with Karen Hosey as chairwoman, assisted by Rae Murphy, Jen­ nie Murphy, Connie Porter, Barbara Sandbrook and other volunteers. In addition to stories, each session will offer various ac­ tivities and homemade refreshments. Plans for July 7 call for the children to make USA flags from construciton paper and to have a bean bag and balloon toss. information may be obtained No pre-registration is need- by contacting the libraries or ed to attend story hour in any of the committee either community. Additional members. John Russell, General Marketing and Sales Manager on the Left, from Fremont Mutual Insurance of Fremont Mich, with Dick Tobias at the Regional Meeting. Fremont Mutual Insurance has specials on Homeowner and Farm Insurance. Available for Senior Citizens and AARP Dis­ counts up to 25% Off on Home Owner and Mobile Homes. Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 Vermontville Hardware<r| <1 6Rth AINVNINUIIALI ? A Z1 New books at Putnam Library *"1*1 £®Bl WWlfilKt "The Spirit of Alaska” by Bill Harris. A collection of photographs capturing the people and the magnificant landscape of our 49th state. "Australia A Timeless Grandeur.” Photographs by Reg Morrison and a text by Helen Grasswill depict the natural impressive landscape of Australia. "Christmas is Coming” by Linda Wright. Holiday pro­ jects for children and parents to make your Christmas memorable. “The Life of Chritmas Onassis” by William Wright. An intimate portrait of this enigmatic young woman whose death at 37 shocked the world. ‘‘Americans in Agriculture” by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, butling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the nonexperienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate consideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 ieoe) Three Bldgs. South of tomer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (located in the Kentwood'Cqrporate • * Complex)* * 1 yearbook designed to show the American public just what agriculture is all about in 1990. ‘‘The Broad Range of Clinical Use ofPhenytoin” by the Dreyfus Medical Founda­ tion. In the U.S. the trade name of this drug is Dilantin. Another book about this drug is "A Remarkable Medicine Has Been Overlooked.” “Choices-Changes” by Joni Eareckson Tada. A third book by the girl who was left a quadriplegic after a diving ac­ cident. This one deals with her life while making the movie in Hollywood, her ministry and her marriage. “Heloise from A to Z” An indispensable home reference guide by America’s most trusted household-hints advisor. New fiction books are “Possessing the Secret of Joy” by Alice Walker; "Body Count” by William Kienzel; "The Cat Who Moved a Mountain” by Lilian Braun; “The Ebony Swan” by Phyllis Whitney; “The Snowy Range Gang” by Mike Blake­ ly; “Fatherland” by Robert Harris; “Under Siege” by Stephen Coonts; “The White Mountain” by David Wingrove; and “Sword Point” by Harold Coyle. Kent Mead Clean-up continuedfrom previous page coming ftind-raisers: a sub­ marine sandwich sale and, in late August, a goat raffle. The winner of the contest has the option of naming a person to whom the animal will be delivered. For a small dona­ tion to the Jaycees,the reci­ pient can exerise the same op­ tion, sending the goat on to someone else in the communi­ ty. The event is expected to continue for three days, said Corwin. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 2 5 % Off EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS... Deluxe interior Semi-Gloss Latex $4/125 Best Exterior Flat Latex REGULAR *22.99........................... $4I#725 .NOW Master Touch Exterior Flat Latex $ QOO (White Only) REGULAR *11.99...................... NOW NOW 0 • All paint is manufactured for H.W.I. by Sherwin-Williams • All sales cash and carry and subject to stock on hand. See our... Closeout Paint Display 50% Off Sale Runs July 1st through July 31st Vermontville Hardware 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, June 30, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Grocery JNG OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 7d£t>”Ut>4U 160 S. Main, Vermontville We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. Where Quality Counts Holiday Cook-Out Sale! ~ Johnsville Restaurant Trimmed America’s Finest All Beef Brats T-Bone Steak USDA Choice Lean & Meaty Country Style Ribs y Reser’s Reg. or Mustard Sirloin Steak Potato Salad lb PRODUCE GROCERIES $199 Red, Ripe 96969 Squeeze Mustard Calif. Long White 10 oz. Vlasic .10 10 lbs 4.5 oz. Lipton’s Noodle or Rice Southern Peaches 6 96 9 16 oz. Hidden Valley dh M| 8 Pack Shurfresh Hamburger or Hot Dog $1I15 2/$|OO Buns 12 Pk. Can I I I I Delicious Brand 99* Cookies IN-AD COUPON I Shurfine I Frozen Concentrate I Regular or Pink ON ANY ONE I Lemonade open pit] barbecue 212 oz. I SAUCE 20# I I One coupon per purchase. on indicated. Consumer pays sales I bag | Redeem terms stated for consumer purchase of ■ product rp roduct indicated. OTHER USE For Charcoal Briquets •I reimbursement of face value plus ‘ CAMPBELL SOUP 9 CONSUMER: GROCER: 1 any tax. on ANY | product upon CONSTITUTES FRAUD. For 9 mail to: | 8 (COMPANY, OMPANY, CMS DEPT. M1698, ONE FAWCETT DRIVE, DEL RIO, TX ™eK,nOs,0fd^ucts(tomP"’y s redemption policy To redeem this coupon orto j 78840. Failure to produce on request request a copy of our redemption policy, send to The Kingsford Products Com- ’ invoices nrovino ourchaae of stock stockt B«». CMS Dept. 44SN. 1 Fawcett Drin. Del Rio.TX7B840. Void il reproduced I eSne Ss maLc™ Otter ter vmdwbere prohibited, taxed or required to be licensed by law * 5?® , “I SleNcSmJciMrJoRd; uOcntlayiwmsizceouInpdoincadte B edny tbtyup me u msety bae aulml edwllllcha tbhlee spaulercs htaexteol the I- ’“?TriLc!?a d' Prohil>led °r resented b Secmcproductaiwsize Indicated, tbu must pay all eppllcable sales tax. - ,?ric!?d' Prohil>,led °r presented by I other than retailers of our product. Cash value 1/100*. Good only ULP3A 6J ' 5541002 5 541UD"Z5I Pepsi Capistar Coupon EXPIRES: 7/28/92 SAVE 400 with | coupon । 001701-100 9 16 oz. Campbell’s PRICES GOOD MON., JUNE 29 THRU SAT., JULY 4, 1992 COUPON VALID THRU 7-4-92 22 oz . 3 oz. Nestea Heatherwood Farms »/2 gal., Vit. D, 2% or »/2 % A 14.75 oz. Franco American DAIRY Milk Napkins 4 pk. Price Saver White Pre-Priced 99‘, 16 oz. Tomatoes Cream cheese 99* 9dM W"<1 50 ct., 8-7/8” Shurfine Fresh Slicing 8 oz. Shurfresh 140 ct. Shurfine Asst. 69* ^69969* Bath Tissue 69* Relishes H969 1 Sno-Bol 79* Foam Plates 99 * 996996*9 J o y Liquid Det. 96969 Side Dishes Conned Pastas o9* 9 f Bi 100% instant Tea * 2 99 Pork & Beans S/91QO dH CbCb BAKERY Salad Dressing 9 199 79* 16 oz. French’s Watermelons 9199 Potatoes GROCERIES I O / O. -’--’---/ v J1Lt । Shurfresh Shurfr .।.। PpPpnno otat tat••no no |! C02h--i--p---s-- WUMhls coupon ■ I I I I I I l l Limit three with coupon and $10.00 grocery I purchase excluding alcohol & tobacco products. I l Coupon good only the week of June 29 29, 1992 at I Iparticipating Capistar Food Stores. Maximum I Coupon Coupon Value Value 52 52ee. . I I Capistar Coupon 99c With this coupon Limit one with coupon and $10.00 grocery purpur­ chase excluding alcohol & tobacco products. Coupon good only the week of June 29, 1992 at participating Capistar Food Stores. Maximum Coupon Value 10c. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-07-07.pdf c4f41a2bf340b9fa8b9ef0044a9b4dcd PDF Text Text HA WsStS. ■ «»’*’ hastihos. Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. >2 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) T ne Survey shows Maple Valley Class of ’90 regrets lack of study by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter After two years out in the “real world” many members of Maple Valley’s Class of 1990 say they wish they had applied themselves more diligently during high school years. In a recent county-wide survey conducted by the Vocational Education Department of the Eaton Intermediate School District in Charlotte, more than half of the 88 MV students interviewed indicated they would try harder, study more, pay more attention or take more advanceed classes if given a second chance at high school. Maple Valley was one of five Eaton County schools included in the survey. The others were Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge and Potterville. A compilation of the EISD report was presented last week to the Maple Valley Board of Education. The twopart study tracked what the former students are doing now and what they believe they or the school could have done differently to improve their high school education. “I would take it more seriously and study to learn and to retain instead ofjust to do well on tests,” responded one former MV student. Another said: “I would have played softball, taken my history classes more seriously and been more individual and felt good about it.”. Eight Maple Valley respondents said they wish they had taken additional, or more difficult, math classes. Math also was the subject most often named in suggestions for school improvement. “They definitely need a better math program,” said one. Another suggested: “Im-^ prove the math department and English classes to meet college prerequisites.” English ran a close second in the calls for curriculum changes. Noted one: “English classes are poor. Research paper class was nothing like college.” Unlike some surveys, which target high school graduates, the EISD study focused on students who were eligible to graduate in June of 1990. The EISD contacted those who were reported as being in the 12th grade on the fourth Friday of September 1989 (an official state aid census day). In so doing, EISD was able to collect data not only on graduates but also on students who did not graduate on schedule. “Our graduates were the lowest (in the county) in terms of percent enrolled in col­ leges, especially four-year colleges,” noted Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks. Only 13.3 percent of the MV Class of ’90'are now at­ tending four-year colleges. Counting both two- and four-year colleges, MV had only 40 percent of its Class of ’90 enrolled, compared to a county-wide average of 48.44. When the survey was con­ ducted, 30 the MV group were employed full time, 28 were attending two-year col­ leges, 14 were in four-year colleges, three were in other educational programs, 11 were unemployed, five were in the military, and one was a homemaker. One had been a foreign exchange student here and one is deceased. None was in jail, a category listed in the survey. Of full-time workers responding countywide, 54.6 percent were making from $5 to $7.99 per hour; 27.3 per­ cent had an hourly wage of $4.25 to $5.00 See Survey shows, Page 2 . lie, Vol. 120 - No. 49 — Tuesday, July 7, 1992 Old 'Life* magazines to be sold at Putnam Library benefit sale by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A bit of Americana soon will be for sale at Putnam Public Library. More than 1,000 issues of old Life magazines are being sorted for liquidation by Friends of Putnam Public Library. The magazines date back to 1939 and many feature cover photos of famous individuals who have left their mark on history. “We would like to liquidate the whole thing,” said Dr. Michael Callton, Friends of the Library vice president. He currently is seeking profes­ sional help in establishing a fair price for the magazines, either individually or as a collection. The organization hopes to raise several thousand dollars which will become the Library Life Fund. Interest from the fund, said Callton, “hopefully would drive the FOL for years to come. ’ ’ The Friends sponsor numerous activities and im­ provement projects at the library every year. Normally they raise funds through bake sales and used book sales, such as the one conducted dur­ ing Nashville’s recent village­ wide Garage Sale Day which See Life on sale, Page 3 Some of the Life magazines that will be offered for sale at Putnam Public Library are sorted by Dr. Michael Callton, vice president of the Friends of the Library. The organization will sell more than 1,000 issues dating back to 1939. Callton shows a 1940 cover featuring actor Gary Cooper; pictured on issues in the foreground are Judy Garland, 1944; General Douglas MacArthur, 1941; and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1940. Maple Valley School Board adopts $6 million 1992-’93 budget by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter It will take more than $6.5 million to run Maple Valley schools for the 1992-’93 school year, according to a proposed budget approved last week Monday by the Board of Education. Expected revenues of $6,403,986 are topped by an­ ticipated expenditures of $6,559,487, creating a short­ fall of $155,501. Anticipated revenues will increase only 2 percent over last year, while expenditures are expected to go up 3 percent. The projected shortfall will be covered by the fund equity, also referred to as the car­ ryover or surplus in the school’s operational budget. “That is the amount at the first year and increasing one “Over the past three years end of the budget year that is percent annually until 1991, Maple Valley has received not allocated to other pur­ when the desired 10 percent $793,778 from this poses,” said Supt. Dr. Ozzie balance would be achieved. categorical aid,” noted Parks. Parks. Although no board can bind “If this program were to be An equity fund balance of future boards, the balance has eliminated, the fund equity $952,578, projected for the been maintained by successive would be depleted within ap­ end of the current fiscal year boards. proximately two years.” on June 30, will drop to Anticipated revenues for “The present fund equity $797,077 for 1992-’93, accor­ can be almost completely at­ 1992-’93 will come from four ding to the projected figures tributed to the extra funding sources: local ($2,208,443); presented last week. This will provided by the state through intermediate ($183,023); state still leave an excess of the low income revenue pro­ ($3,879,796); and federal $141,128 over the required 10 gram,” said Parks. ($132,724). The total of percent fund equity. Under this program school $6,403,986 is up from The major reasons for districts with average incomes revenues of $6,278,464 for maintaining equity fund below the state average the past fiscal year. balances are to avoid having receive funds to help compen­ In reviewing proposed to borrow money for opera­ sate for the local district’s in­ tions and to help protect ability to pay. See School budget, Page 3 against the ups and downs common to school financing, explained Parks. The annual cost of borrowing can run from $50,000 to $60,000. “It is pretty well a given that we will not get our August state aid,” said Parks. • Clown to appear at Vermontville Library “If you don’t have (a fund equity) you would have to go • Good Time Pizza building rises on scenic out and borrow it.” site The usual August state aid is expected to be spread out • Maple syrup production up in Michigan over the school year in disbursements of subsequent • Lansing offers more to see than the payments. Capital this summer In 1986, the school board set a goal to maintain a yearend budget carryover balance starting with 6 percent the In This Issue At lost week's Maple Valley School Board meeting, plaques of appreciation were presented to outgoing members Lynn Mengyan and Harold Stewart. Dr. Ozzie Parks made the presentation. Mengyan has served on the board by appoint­ ment for one year; Stewart completed four years service, the last one as board president. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. July 7, 1992 — Page 2 SURVEY SHOWS, “Less then 10.percent of the county graduates in full time jobseye making $8 per hour, which is ^considered to be the minuipum level for economi* self-sufficiency,’’ commented "Parts . ' * When those employed were asked to identify die one most important factor that helped them in their job, more than 50 percent countywide listed "on-the-job training.” Only 9 percent credited “things learned in required high school classes” and 9.4 per­ cent, “things learned in vocational classes.” Getting 17.5 percent of the vote were “things learned outside of school.” MV Class of ’90 ranked the lowest in Eaton County in continued from front page feelings of satisfaction and success. Only 69.1 percent agreed that they were satisfied with what they are now doing; 79 percent countywide said they feel they are successful. The top five areas of employment of the former students in the county were (in order) sales, office, food in­ dustry, manufacturing and cons true t ion-maintenance. The two things MV students liked most about high school were friends (35.5 percent) and sports (18.7). The two things they least liked were classes and working (each 26.5 percent). The list of six choices included classes, ac­ tivities, sports, teachers, friends, and working. The “most helpful” high 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 1313 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 Happy 13thi 13 Birthday... 13 13 TARA 13 13 - JULY 7 - 13 Grandma and Grandpa Stewart 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 1313 13 13 13 13 13 13 school classes according to MV repondents were math (25.8 percent), English (16.3 percent) and business (15.1). There was less disparity in the “least helpful” classes. Physical education (16.2), art (12.3) and social studies (11.7) were the top three ranked by former local students. In the personal data section, it was revealed that of 88 Maple Valley respondents, 78 are single and only 10 are married. In the future, 23 hope to live within 20 miles of their parental home; 14 within 40 miles; 20 in another state or country, and 31 had “no idea.” Offering ideas for im­ provements to their home school, the MV group sug­ gested more studies in English, grammar, penman­ ship, science, foreign languages, computer, business and law. In addition to curriculum changes the former students called for splitting the junior and senior high schools; for teachers to be stricter about behavior in class; for the school to offer more sports, more access to sports facilities, more career guidance in ninth and 10th Deferred Annuities: The Safe And Systematic Way To Save. details and join the millions who save billions the annuity way. vluto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business -7Xa No Probff/m. Peoples__ rumble Agenc 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . .10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worshipp........ ............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ... ,10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.rrt Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hale Duane Hokanson __________________________ VERMONTVILLE - Hale ing, retiring in 1977 after 36 Duane Hokanson, 70 of years of service. He served in Vermontville passed away the United States Coast Guard Tuesday, June 30, 1992 at his during World War II. His of woodworking, residence after an illness of hobbies several months. photography and growing roses Mr. Hokanson was bom on were enjoyed by his many May 24, 1922 in Vermontville, friends as well as himself. He the son of Oscar and Olive was a loving caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. (Hale) Hokanson. He was manied to Arline His home, family and friends Howe on February 14, 1942.were his life. He had been employed as a Mr. Hokanson is survived by toolmaker at Oldsmobile Divi-his wife, Arline of 50 years; sion of General Motors, Lans-sons, Gary (Pat) and Lyle QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945r9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........ .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ..... .11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... .... 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN cent; Charlotte, 92.5; Grand Ledge, 89.5; and Eaton Rapids, 89.1. Do the recent graduates constitute an identifiable body of voters who could affect a school election? In this area, Maple Valley far outdistanced the other schools in the coun­ ty. Among MV survey respondents, 83.1 are registered voters, compared with Charlotte 73.3; Grand Ledge, 64.2; Potteville, 61.7; and Eaton Rapids, 47.6. The EISD report will be reviewed by the School Im­ provement Committee, said Parks. Obituaries Walter Daniel Jewell, 87 passed away Friday, June 26, 1992 at his residence. Mr. Jewell was bom on August 31, 1905 in Whitehall Township, the son ofGeorge H. and Jenny E. (Ide) Jewell. He owned and operated a ranch in Clyde, Texas years ago and also worked construction for a time in Texas, he retired from Grand Trunk Railroad after many years of employment. Mr. Jewell is survived by his sister-in-law, Emma M.H. Jewell of Lansing; nephew, Robert E. (Geneva) Jewell of Sunfield; step-son, Stanley Neil of Gladwin; five great nieces and nephews and six great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah. Graveside services were held Monday, June 29 at Deepdale Memorial Park with the t Reverend Jack Buckmaster make deposits on a regular basis. Contact your Auto-Owners agency for I ’90. “Maple Valley was a greatt experience. The teachers, activities and athletics are a part of my past that I’ll cherish forever.” In a general response to the statement, “High school was a positive experience for me,” the majority of the MV group concurred. While 82.9 percent agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, 17.1 percent strongly disagreed. But Maple Valley’s response put it at the bottom of an overall ranking of the five Eaton County Schools. Potterville students gave a positive response of 97.6 per- Walter Daniel Jewell Auto-Owners no-load, tax-deferred annuities credit high interest earnings to your savings program. Contributions can be made at any time with convenient plans available for those who want to „ grades, and to “push college more than they do...if you don’t take classes in high school then you have to pay for them when you get to col­ lege in order to get the basics.’* Some said certain teachers should have spent more time with students that needed in­ struction, “rather than spen­ ding the extra class time with the *A’ student.” Several respondents answered in a positive vein when asked what the local school could have done differently. “I really don’t know,” said one member of the Class of REV. TOD CLARK officiating. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial was in the Deepdale Memorial Park in Lansing. daughters, Paula (Mary); (Gerald) Cole and Loa (Ben) Kinyon; nine grandchildren, Joanna, Kristen, Amy, Ryan, Dana, Luke, Sara, Jay and Erin; sister, Norma (Bill) Hosier; sister-in-law, Neva Hokanson; mother-in-law, Thelma Howe; aunt, Ruth Whitright and cousin, Lorraine Bulmer; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dee. Memorial services were held Friday, July 3, at the BurkheadGreen Funeral Chapel, Charlot­ te with Reverend Joellen Hosier and Dorothy Carpenter officiat­ ing. Burial was at the Freemire emeer Cemetery in Sunfield Townshi y p. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund. Charles Frederick Gierman Charles Frederick Gierman, (Lloyd) Jarchow ofKalamazoo, 54 passed away Wednesday, Pauline (Robert) Lillie ofGrand June 24, 1992. Rapids, Maurice (Vera) GierMr. Gierman was bom on man of Tennessee, Louise December 31, 1937 in Grand Buchner of Blissifield; several Rapids; the son of Charles A. cousins. and Pauline (Holcomb) GierHe was prececed in death by man. He graduated from West-his parents. ern Michigan University with Memorial services were held his bachelors, also served in the Wednesday, July 1 at the Rosier United States Army. Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher He was employed at Jacob-Chapel in Sunfield. sons East Grand Rapids and was Memorial contributions may the Shipping/Receiving be made to the Blanford Nature Manager. Center, 1715 Hillbum, Grand Mr. Gierman is survived by Rapids, MI 49504 or a charity of his aunts and uncles, Robert one’s choice. Gierman of Portland, Christine CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, July 7, 1992 — Page 3 SCHOOL BUDGET t Q il^IrMtac 111 fefiisJIaWfem ii Im I® M MdKttrci SA M iff- ftrapli^'! 'Opta nJ it Janita th (tai ii 51®, s jfctald®1*1' w 1115*2 ijt'jtta 076933 revised expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, the board heard good news that costs in several categories are less than projections made a year ago. Among costs that dropped are those for texts and sup­ plies at elementary level, high school supplies, arbitration, legal and purchased services by the board, bus fuel, electric service at the high school, and various other aspects of school plant operations, in­ cluding ground and equipment supplies. In the new spending plan, costs of elementary instruc­ tion are set at $1,869,693, up from $1,789,522 for the past school year. Junior-senior high instruction will rise from $1,595,022 to $1,652,823. Costs of special education are expected to go from $522,818 to $546,204, and adult educa­ tion from $112,530 to $121,571. Anticipated costs of transportation will jump from $562,082 to $581,107, while operation and maintenance of the plant will drop from $627,752 to $592,441. “Bus fuel was reduced by $9,500,’’ said Parks. But the new budget includes $15,000 for school car replacement since both cars now owned by the district are 1979 models, each with 130,000 to 160,000 miles. Total projected enrollment at Maple Valley for the up­ coming school year is 1,711, including adult education students. Total state aid to the school is expected to be $3,234,731. Little increase is expected from local property tax fun­ ding due to the state-mandated freeze on increases in assessments. On another matter Monday, the board agreed to hire a regular substitute to fill in one day each week for Maplewood fourth-grade teacher Laura Smith so that she may devote more time to her assignment as coordinator ofthe elementary program for gifted and talented students. Smith said she will provide services to children who have abilities “above and beyond normal” and to their teachers. “Sometimes (the gifted and talented students) feel they are odd because they are bright,” said Smith. She says there are about three such students in an average classroom. Parks said the state estimates that gifted and talented students make up about 5 percent of a school’s population. Part of Smith’s job will be to educate staff about how to interact with G-T students. “The goal of the coor- dinator is to train teachers,” Fuller Street fourth-grade teacher Pat Hansen told the board. “Your teachers are go­ ing to be trained so not just gifted and talented kids benefit, but the whole school population.” Outgoing Board President Harold Stewart commented that the district recently has spent a great deal ofmoney on special eduation students, and “the gifted and talented deserve as much as special education.” The board approved the measure by a unanimous vote. /n other business Monday, the board: — Conducted an interview with Dennis Rienstra of Cass City for the post of Communi­ ty Education Director. A graduate of Central Michigan University, he has degrees in math, physical education and community leadership; taught school four years in the Thumb area; was community education and recreation director at Big Rapids schools for two years, and taught adult education classes in the Har­ rison distict. Earlier candidates for the MV post have rejected it because of the salary. Kay Hartzler, who recently resign­ ed as director after 11 years with the program, was paid $32,000 annually. — Agreed to grant the con­ tract for school photographic services for the 1992-’93 school year to J H Photographic ofNashville. Its bid was $8 lower than the cur­ rent provider, Bultman Studios of Grand Rapids. — Agreed to purchase a Savin 9710 copier from Adams Remco Inc. of Grand Rapids for Fuller Street Elementary School at the cost of $16,855, and later to con­ sider a maintenance agree­ ment on the unit which is rated at 125,000 copies per month. The current machine at Fuller, which has less volume capacity, will go to Kellogg school. — Heard a report from Principal Larry Lenz on retesting 10th graders who did not pass the Michigan Educa­ tional Assessement Program (MEAP) tests in math and reading. He said 38 of 57 students retested in math and 10 of 23 retested in reading still have not met MEAP standards. Starting this year, the tests count toward state-endorsed diplomas that will be man­ datory when the class graduates. “They will have four more opportunities to take the MEAP test before they graduate,” said Lenz. But LIFE ON SALE , netted $150 for the FOL. Children’s Summer Story hour, the Hallowenn Haunted House, Santa’s visit and numerous other free activities for youngsters at Putnam Library are paid for by the FOL. Besides the benefit to the library from the planned Life sale, there is the added advan­ tage of clearing the basement area where the collection is stored. “We need to free up mniHiaaiiiMaiiaaiHiiaii. ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters 3 continued from front page from front- space,” said Callton. “And they are just going to corrode down there.” He said the magazines would make novel birthday gifts. One could select the issue of the week in which an individual was born; “In general, we probably can produce it,” Callton said. Anyone who has questions about the project or who can offer pricing information is asked to contact Dr. Callton. He said certain issues pro­ bably are worth as much as $40 each while others may be valued at $5 or less. The FOL has held off sell8 MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 ing any of the issues until the ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M..-gJ determination of individual ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 value is made. iiisniimiirviiiiiiniiiiiiii I BINGO ! MV students did better than their peers throughout Michigan. The local percen­ tage of students meeting MEAP criteria in reading was 80.1, compared with 72.8 statewide, and 48.1 in math, compared with 44.4 statewide. — Accepted the resigna­ tions of high school teacher Susan Townsend, who will become an instructor at Kellogg Community College, and Kellogg fifth-grade teacher Melanie Garlinger, who will join the staff at Lakewood schools. Maplewood Principal Jean­ nie Putnam has submitted a tentative resignation hinging on acceptance of a position at Pellston. The board authoriz­ ed Dr. Parks to accept the Put- nam resignation if and when necessary. — OK’d bids on a number of custodial and maintenance supplies from various sources and approved the low bid of Vermontville Hardware for paint. — Set the board's annual organizational meeting for 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the high school library. — Presented plaques of ap­ preciation to outgoing members Lynn Mengyan and Board President Harold Stewart, whose terms expired June 30. Mengyan has served on the board one year by ap­ pointment; Stewart completed four years, the final one as president of the board. Parks thanked both for their work on behalf ofthe district. Finally, there’s a home equity loan worth looking into. With our competitive interest rates, Eaton Federal Savings Bank’s Home Equity Loans have never been more affordable. Whatever your financial needs, the equity in your home helps you achieve them. Call or stop in for details. Eaton Federal Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 L Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED QUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past..* Editor blasted county's poor roads back in 1925 by Susan Hinckley In a piece published 67 years ago this week, longtime Nashville News editor Len W. Feighner blasted Barry Coun­ ty officials for what he con­ sidered poorly maintained county roads. Other items that interested readers that week concerned a new bakery in town, an alligator caught by a fisher­ man near Banfield, and reports of Fourth of July gatherings. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News July 9, 1925. Editorial The citizens of Barry Coun­ ty are wondering what sort of method the Board of Super­ visors and the County Road Commissioners are using for the maintenance of our im­ proved roads. Automobile drivers know when they cross the boundary lines of Barry County and enter some adjoining county, by the condition of the highways. Barry County is the only county we know ofthat is doing absolutely no maintenance work on trunk line highways and county roads. According to all advices, the County Road Commis­ sioners have locked their of­ fice, taken their dolls and gone home, leaving the im­ proved roads of the county, which have cost the taxpayers many thousands of dollars, to deteriorate into dangerous conditions, all because they can not satisfy the committee on roads and bridges of the board of supervisors that they know how to spend money for the maintenance of the highways. It is doubtful ifany one per­ son, either of the Roads and Bridges Committee of the County Road Commission or New bakery opens locally the Board of Supervisors, knows all the inside of the quarrel or misunderstanding, and we don’t know that it par­ ticularly matters. What does matter is that many thousands of dollars work of improved highways of the county are going all bad because of this nonsensical scrap. Under present conditions many of our improved roads are dangerous for driving and it is altogether likely that in case of serious accident the county could be held finan­ cially responsible. If Barry County has elected sensible men for members of its Board of Supervisors and County Road Commission, it is time those men got together and did their duty by the coun­ ty, instead of acting like a bunch of balking school boys. Any member of the organiza­ tion who is too bull-headed to realize his duty to the county and do it as it should be done should hand in his resignation promptly and let some sensi­ ble, capable man take his place. — Len W Feighner. New bakery will open Satur­ day morning Mr. Avery, proprietor of the new bakery in the Gribbin Block, has his equipment all installed and announces in this issue ofThe News that he will open next Saturday with a complete line ofbaked goods. The bakery will open to the public, and visitors are invited to call and inspect the plant and see the baking done. Family gathering at Thor­ napple Lake Mrs. Millie DeLong Fleury entertained a family gathering at her home, Shady Lawn Cottage, on the Fourth. A most happy day was passed. Dinner was served under the beautiful maple trees, and the guests were the Rev. Allen DeLong and family of Grand Ledge, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deller and Floyd Nesbit and family ofNorth Maple Grove, Sterling Deller and family of Jackson, William Boroughs and family of Detroit, Harry Hammond and family of Ver­ montville, Ira Johnson and family of Plainwell, Wesley Shafer and family, Austin DeLong, Mary Turner, and the Rev. Ora Beebe of Morgan. Proposals of lease of quarters wanted Posmaster Surine informs us that he has been instructed to receive sealed proposals up to and including Aug. 1, 1925, for furnishing suitable quarters for post office purposes at a stated price per an­ num, including heat, light, water, toilet facilities, safe or vault, and all necessary fur­ niture and equipment, under a lease for five or 10 years from July 1, 1925. Floor space of about about 900 square feet is desired. Good daylight and a reasonably central location are important considerations, and Postmaster Surine is prepared to furnish specifica­ tions and blank proposals. News in Brief — The prize fish story thus far this season comes from Mill Lake, near Banfield. Leonard Morey, a Battle Creek fisherman, landed an alligator 27 inches long at the lake Monday, and it was displayed from the show win­ dow ofa Battle Creek sporting goods store. Morey noticed the alligator playing around his bobber while he was fishing for bluegills, and securing a stouter pole and line, he managed to hook and land it after a 30-minute fight. — Jack Wood’s Oakland touring car, which was stolen from Main Street June 30, has been recovered. Deputy Sheriff Green traced the auto to Jackson, where it was final­ ly located, having been aban­ doned in a city park. The identity of the auto thieves is known and the deputy expects to have them under arrest within a few days. — The village fire depart­ ment was called out late Satur­ day evening by a fire at the A. J. Hollister home, just west of the standpipe. The fire originated on the the roof of the house and was first discovered by Franz Maurer, who was driving by. Mr. Maurer stopped and notified the family, and by the time the fire truck arrived, the fire had been extinquished. The only damamge done was a small hole burned in the roof about two feet square. Just how the fire started in unknown. — “Don’t forget to say a good word for the fire depart­ ment boys,” says A. J. Hollister. “They arrived at my home surprisingly soon after the alarm was turned in, and we apprecaite their pro­ mptness just as much as we would if the fire had been more serious.” — Charles Hallenbeck, for many years a resident of Ver­ montville and until recently president of the Citizens Bank, died suddenly Sunday morning from a concussion of the brain caused by a fall from a cherry tree. Mr. Hallenbeck was standing on a ladder, plucking some branches of fruit for his youngest daughter when he lost his balance and fell backward, striking his head in the driveway. The deceased, who was 72 years of age, is survivied by a widow and three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Bennett of near Charlotte, Mrs. Iva Hill of South Vermontville and Miss Ora Hallenbeck. Funeral ser­ vices were held at Vermont­ ville Congregational Church Tuesday afternoon. A new bakery was to open in Nashville shortly after July 4, 1925. Pictured i banker0 1915 Bakery’ located i n arkeer rmsovued hnisg bsaokuero heree bank commonly remembered aass Beenlgsoang’es dC ianfet.h Be alrokcearl meloevveadtohrisanbdakfeur7yn hiteurree from Charlotte in 1905, and wasengage n e oca eevsainocer fainrewourkns aurree nri oKSS JhlS7h ° "7 h,ave.been taken near the Fourth, , advertised and are on display in the window at right. — Eaton County un­ doubtedly has the undisputed right to boast of having one of the oldest residents in the state, in the person of Mrs. Adelia Pickens, who celebrated her 102nd birthday July 4. Mrs. Pickens lives with a son on a four-acre plat of ground midway between Vermontville and Sunfield. The aged lady enjoys ex­ cellent health considering her advanced years. Her husband died near the end of the Civil War. Local News — Orlo Mead, bookkeeper at Hurd’s garage, spent the Fourth with his parents in Leslie. — Maynard Knoll and Ken­ neth Lykins enjoyed the fireworks at Lake Odessa Saturday. — Carl Albert Lentz Jr. is the name of the baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lentz. — Lee Myers is in Maple Grove at the home of his un­ cle, Lowell Jarrard, helping in the hay. The I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges held a joint installation and feed last Thursday evening. — Our local mail carriers and their families were at Lyon Lake Saturday, attending a picnic of mail carriers of Barry and adjoining coun­ ties. Joseph L. Hooper ofBat­ tle Creek was present and gave the gathering a fine talk. Mr. Hooper is an eloquent public speaker and at present is Calhoun County’s candidate on the Republican ticket for Congress to fill a vacancy. — Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Reynolds took a four-day trip last week to Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, and also visited the famous House of David colony at the latter place. — Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Eastland and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greene of Detroit spent the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. John S. Greene. Mrs. Robert Greene remained for a longer visit. — Wellington Mix and wife and son Dean of Chicago spent the Fourth at the home of Mrs. Dean Mix. Mr. and Mrs. Mix returned home Sun­ day, but their son remained for a longer visit. — A.E. Dull, Ottie and Gail Lykins spent Several days the past week at Houghton Lake, in company with a party ofacquaintances from Cincin­ nati, Ohio. — Mr. and Mrs. Chris Marshall spent the evening of the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Claud Marshall of Charlotte, where all enjoyed the fireworks display. — The Nashville ball team will play at Dowling next Sun­ day afternoon, and will be ac­ companied by a crowd of local fans. Dowling won two out of three games from us last season, and the In­ dependents are out to even the count. — Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Cole returned home from a week’s visit at Fowlerville and Brighton and Durand, and attended the Cole reunion at Island Lake. — (North Maple Grove) The Children’s Day exercises at the North Evangelical Church Sunday evening deserve special mention. A very fine musical program was rendered, both vocal and instrumental. The orchestra was a great addition. The little people did their parts very nicely. The crowded house showed its appreciation by leaving $15 as its offering. — (Sheldon Comers) Hugh Cass has been helping his grandfather, Mr. Dye, and Cecil in haying...Mrs. Cecil Dye is attending the Western State Normal at Kalamazoo. — (Dayton Comers) Dean Frith is wearing a broad smile these days on account of that 8% -pound baby girl that came to live at his home last Thurs­ day, and who has been named Anna Louise. — (Smoky Road) Henry Cole of Woodland is helping his father-in-law, John Mead, during wheat harvest. — (Greggs Crossing) Ira Rizor is harvesting his wheat near Quimby. — (Southwest Maple Grove) The L.A.S. supper at Orson McIntyre’s was en­ joyed by over 100, and $23 dollars was taken in. — (North Castleton) A fine rain Monday night, which everybody appreciated. — (Kalamo) The wonderful rains of Monday and Tuesday just about assure all good fall crops and the threshing, which will begin next week is going to prove our small grains are a long way from a failure in Michigan. — (Maple Grove Center) We had a nice rain the first of the the week, week, which which we we greatly greatly appreciated. — (John Wesley Comers) The much-needed rain came at last, and we had a wonder­ ful shower in this neighborhood... Hay ing all done, harvest commenced, and Queen Lake infested with frog harvesters. — (Southest Maple Grove) Private Richard Endsley of Camp Custer spent Monday and Tuesday at home, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Endsley. — (North Maple Grove) Frank Smith played in an or­ chestra at Crystal Lake the Fourth. — (Kalamo) And that’s all over, with no one hurt except little John Annis, who burnt several fingers slightly with a bad Roman candle, but it was the quietest day Kalamo has seen in many a moon. Many of our folks went to Thomapple Lake for the day or even­ ing, taking their company with them. Garage Sale 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: July 8, through July 11. Open at 9:00A.M. 317 Fuller St. (M-79) comer Sunset & M-79, Nashvil­ le. Furniture, adult & childrens clothes, all sizes, paperbacks, lawn tractor & various lawn equipment, aquariums, fresh & salt H20 equipment. Weights & bench, bikes, glassware, wall paper, toys, baseball cards, games, tv’s, Home Interiors Etc, FLEA MARKET Every Thurs­ day at Kalamazoo Speedway, 8am-4pm. 623-8376.________ GARAGE SALE July 9,10,11, 9-5, clothing, picnic table, etc., etc. 1/4 mile north of Nashville Village limits on east side, 2429 S. Clark Rd. �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 7. 1992 — Page 5 Vermontville Girl Scouts busy with activities % Nl,, S'Sj'J; j; IS w s» kW; kW s&s ^sn '^< SS hj!$ »M 4 % ks rjb' Ulfy ls'te e ' ee p*«tei B| Wk, .Wkl1 11 area Girl Scouts have had busy year. At Christmas, the troops, from Daisys to Cadets, wrap­ ped gifts and food boxes for the community, decorated Santa’s chair at the .Opera House, and passed out candy during his visit. Some of the troops attended the Girl Scout 80th Birthday Party in March at one of the churches in Charlotte. In February, the girls went roller skating in Charlotte for Thinking Day. This was set up by Kaye Setchfield and Dawn Conklin. In April the Cadet Troop held the annual Easter egg hunt for the kindergarten class, with leaders for the troop, Cindy Krolik and Dawn Balcom. The girls also marched in the Festival parade, despite the rain. On May 2, Jeri Baker organized a Scout Skills Day for about 38 girls from Vermontville/Sunfield. They mastered skills they need to know to be able to go camp­ ing. Many leaders and volunteers helped make the day possible, including Cindy Krolik, Dotty McDougal, Joyce Rathbum and Edith Swartz. The girls held a fund-raiser car wash/bake sale at the fire bam to raise funds for a ser­ vice unit trip, with help from Doug Durkee and employees of the hardware store. Paul Racine made sure everyone got wet. Donating baked goods were Madelyn Forest, Mary Ann Maple Grove Bible School set July 13-17 Vacation Bible School will begin at Maple Grove Bible Church, Monday, July 13. . The church is located five miles south of Nashville on M-66 and '/a mile east on Cloverdale Road. “Let My People Go!” is this year’s theme, as par­ ticipants will follow Moses and God’s people, Israel, through their sufferings in Egypt until they are finally set free through God’s deliverance. All children are invited to the sessions, from 9:30 to 11:45 each morning, Monday through Friday. Parents and friends are in­ vited to the closing program, which will be. presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17. For transportation or fur­ ther information, call Pastor Marvin Potter at 852-0861. Sfiij ,'™IM1 ,'™IM1| U *wrl* TONY AVITABLE L ’^wnti on a winning season with the Vermontville Little League Shook Team. A special t:hnank you to hiss 6u coaches ... His jproud family, “* fcittpi 8® -(MqkGwta) ’I® WlHIEitt ™ kOiirt m! aJ --jfcWjM ill HtnMiutmt fclij thilthlinh' to, rirt fci i ms it, taoMol li uH^bkitoni 1.11 -iSata^fe Mis. firtfctfl^’ mt ^tanpiW! jiiuijita'ia fc is^..^115 Ifri fcMf . , .{W^W a® to E^-- ,. FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE INCOME FUND Municipal bonds are one of the few tax-free invest­ ments available today. Franklin makes investing in municipal bonds easy with a mutual fund that offers you these advantages: • High Current Tax-Free Incomet ii&z *Sfe » • Monthly Income Dividends • Professional Management • Nationally Diversified Portfolio Established in 1947, Franklin has the experience it takes to manage your money. Call us today! £>* is tThefund's dividends are subject to most state and local taxes. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), a smallportion ofthe income may be subject tofederal and state AMT Franklin Distributors, Inc. STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD I SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS s,^& V<lr s&l $5 Yes' I would like afreeprospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Federal Thx-Friee Income Find, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name --­ Address____ City/State/Zip Phone--------- w «».»£/ w»w.»£/ » ««.» £/ . Kill, Teresa Henny and Don­ na Wyskowski. On June 9 the service unit went on a trip to Michigan Adventure (organized by Dawn Conklin, and 137 people attended. Elizabeth (Butch) Rathbun was the troop’s service unit director the last two years and she is stepping down. Special events in the works for the next year include some “Mom and Me” and “Dad and Daughter” events. Girls who start kindergarten this fall through high school are eligible for scouting. Leaders are needed for Daisys second grade Brownies, third grade co­ leader and fourth and sixth grade Juniors. Anyone 18 and older with a few spare hours a week or once a month are encouraged. Also neded is help in other areas, such as book work, fund-raisers and public rela­ tions, which are not directly involved with the girls, but still would be a big help. For more information, call Dawn Conklin at 726-1266 any time and leave message. There is a Service Unit Director’s meeting set for Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Anyone in­ terested call Conklin for place. Fall registration will be Sept. 10 at Maplewood School. Engagements Wall - Darnell to wed Aug. 28 Mr. and Mrs. William Wall ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ann, to Michael Wayne Darnell of Charlotte. Mary Ann is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed by Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Michael is the son of Mrs. Jean Nilsson of Charlotte. He is a 1986 graduate of Charlotte High School and the Mid Michigan Police Academy and is currently employed by the Nashville Police Department. An Aug. 28, 1992, wedding is being planned. Edith Swartz works with Hillary Krolik on tying knots at a "Skills Day." Summertime isl _J PERM TIME ? Come to ... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville, MI 726-0257 Local student attending Institute at Adrian A Maple Valley student is among the more than 100 gifted and talented high school students at Adrian College from June 28 to July 11 during the Michigan State Board of Education Summer Institute for the Arts, Sciences and Technology. William Rooks, son of Ward and Pam Rooks, Nashville Highway, is a stu­ dent at Maple Valley High School, where he is active in band, school musicals, stu­ dent council, the quiz bowl team, golf team, Project Close-up and is a class of­ ficer. He will study politics and the environment at the institute. At Adrian, the program is called “SEEKS,” Sustaining the Environment through Education, Knowledge and Skills. High school juniors and seniors will participate in intensive programming in “The Interrelationship of Humanity to the Environment.” Study areas include im­ provisational theater and the environment, environmental journalism, film as a lens for the environment, freshwater ecology, biological and en­ vironmental chemistry and others. Adrian faculty and visiting experts will use nontraditional methods to en­ courage intellectual freedom and interdisciplinary thinking. Activities range from discus­ sions to lab and field ex­ periences to art performances. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S MuCTIONCCRS 144 SOUTH FINN STRGCT MCRNOHTMILLG. MICHIGAN 49096 G RChLTORSiB $31,900 for this 2 bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Olivet Schools. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) Just $32,000 for this two story home located in Nashville. Fenced back yard. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) One acre lot, SOLD near Clarksville. Only $44,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Hastings School District on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hans­ barger at 852-2280 for details.. (CH-115) TO BE SOLD EXCELLENT CENTENNIAL FARM LOCATED IN EATON COUNTY - Four bedroom home with barn and garage plus over 200 acres of land. Lots of woods. Located on Shaytown Hwy. Call for a pictured flyer! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. July 7, 1992 — Page 6 New Good Time Pizza building rises on scenic site in Nashville by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter ‘‘Sidewalk superintendents” and pizza lovers were interested last week in the framing of the new Good Time Pizza building in Nashville. A crane dropped roof trusses into place Thursday on the 5,134-square-foot struc­ ture being built on the scenic site of the old grist mill on North Main Street, near the intersection of Reed Street. Foundation work began in May. Completion is expected by early fall. Owners Jack and Judy DeGroot hope to move into the new quarters from their present location at 119 N. Main St. by late September or early October. The new restaurant will seat about 125, two and one-half times the number accom­ modated in the present location. “We will have room for parties and receptions,” noted Judy DeGroot. “This should be an asset to the community. Now, we have to turn them away.” The layout, she said, will be “totally different from what we have now.” She described the new floor plan as being in a horseshoe shape with the kitchen located in the center. One side of the new building will feature a room especially designated for young folks. “It will be called ‘The Lions’ Room,’” said Judy. The decor there will be geared to teen-agers who often gather at Good Time Pizza after foot­ ball or basketball games. “It will be a place for young people to meet their friends,” she added. Another area of the restaurant will be designed to please adult diners. In addi­ tion to the dining areas, the DeGroots also may add a Diana’s Place The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. HOURS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone 852*9481 small video arcade in a separate room. Judy said youngsters find the video games entertaining, especially while waiting for take-out pizza orders. An expanded menu will greet guests at the new loca­ tion. A new line of Mexican and Italian dishes will be add­ ed to the current bill offare. A wider selection of ice cream flavors also will be offered. Steve Augustine of Nashville is general contrac­ tor on the building. Located near the Thomapple River spillway, the vinyl-sided structure will have several windows. The DeGroot pro­ perty also includes an island that adjoins the dam and is ac­ cessible by a bridge. Plans for use ofthe island are indefinite at this time. On-site parking for guests A crane last Thursday dropped roof trusses in place on the new Good Time Piz­ za building now under construction on Nashville's old grist mill site, adjacent to the Thornapple River on North Main Street. will be provided on a lot adja­ cent to the north end of the building. The lot may be pav­ ed later, said Mrs. DeGroot, but plans now are to cover it with limestone chips. Clown to appear July 14 at Vermontville Library Mary “Neon” Oliver, a Grand Ledge clown, is slated to appear at Vermontville’s Mildred Allen Memorial Library next Tuesday, July 14, as part of the annual series of Children’s Summer Story Hour. Story hours are being held from 2 to 3 p.m. each Tues­ day throughout July under direction of the Vermontville Woman’s Club. The Vermontville Township Library Board is sponsoring the clown show and, on July 28, the .ap­ pearance of animals from Bat- Vermontville Hardware ZS • 6th ANNUAL J;lJW tie Creek’s Binder Park Zoo. In the session today (July 7), Kim Caudell will have charge of the story program. Mary Fisher is in charge next week; and Hildred Peabody, on the July 21. “Neon,” the clown, is ex­ pected to do magic tricks dur­ ing her appearance. She also will read stories, make balloon animals for the children, and distribute activi­ ty sheets to be sent home with the youngsters. In Nashville, Children’s Summer Story Hour at Put­ nam Public Library also gets tinder way today, sponsored by Friends of the Library. Stories, crafts, games and refreshments are planned. Next week, on July 14, the Nashville agenda includes construction on pinwheels, an obstacle course race, a children’s video and homemade snacks. The sessions at Nashville are under direction of Karen Hosey and will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each Tues­ day throughout the month. In both communities, there is no charge for attending story hour and no need to pre­ register. Children ages 4 and up are welcome.Additional details may be obtained by contacting the libraries. "Neon," the clown, will be a special guest at Children's Summer Story Hour at Vermontville's Mildred Allen Memorial Library next week. The an­ nual story sessions are set for each Tuesday throughout July. Lost & Found 25 %0ff » EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS... Deluxe interior Semi-Gloss Latex $4I /■1f25 REGULAR ‘18.99 ....................................... NOW Best Exterior Flat Latex REGULAR ‘22.99 .......................... NOW Master Touch Exterior Flat Latex $1725 $ Q00 (White Only) REGULAR ‘11.99..................... NOW • All paint is manufactured for H.W.I. by Sherwin-Williams • All sales cash and carry and subject to stock on hand. w See our...CLOSEOUT PAINT DISPLAY 5O%Off Vermontville Hardware 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; GMS Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sjjjjg LOST: female beagle, Mason Rd. and M-79 area. 852-9839. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002._____ WELDING AND REPAIR: aU metals portable heli-arc, onsite aluminum boat repair, custom steel fabrication. Call anytime, NORTH SHORE WELDING, 5300 Curtis Road, Nashville, 852-2233. — VOTE AUGUST 4 — TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by the Burd for Commissioner Committee 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 25%Off Homeowner and Mobile Homes — IF YOU QUALIFY — Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dlcfc Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7, 1992 — Page 7 Specialty insurance now available from Nashville agency Insurance by Lloyds of London and other specialty carriers now can be obtained at the Tobias-Mason In­ surance agency in Nashville. Available coverage includes flight insurance, special events, bonding, and liability for such occupations as tax preparers and nurses. Another basic change at Tobias-Mason has been the addition of a Travelers’ In­ Lloyds of London.” surance Company policy for Recently Tobias was able to long-term care in a nursing provide coverage for a hole­ in-one contest at the Youth home or foster care home. “One main thing I’ve tried For Christ “Iron Man of to do is have a variety to meet Golf’ fund-raiser held last the needs of most anybody,”, month at Mulberry Fore in says local agent Dick Tobias. Nashville. Had a lucky golfer “In the last six months I’ve scored in one stroke during been able to pick up com­ that competition, the in­ panies that will handle almost surance company would have anything available — even paid Wheeler Marine for the Daniels - Campeau exchanged Dallas and Jane Daniels of Lake Odessa and Ronald and Betty Campeau of Sunfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Michelle Marie and Jeffery Raymond. Michelle is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1992 graduate of Davenport College. She is currently employed at Lansing Oral Surgery. Jeff is a 1986 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is an active reservist with the United States Naval Reserves. He is currently employed at Specialty In­ dustries Inc. of Sunfield. An Aug. 22, 1992 wedding is being planned. Agent Dick Tobias says there are many specialty coverages now offered at Tobias-Mason Insurance in Nashville. 16-foot Sylvan Sea Monster fishing boat that had been of­ fered as a prize. In addition to the new specialty coverage, said Tobias, two weeks ago he located a company that specializes in homeowners and mobile homeowners in­ surance with discounts up to 25 percent for qualifying senior citizens, age 55 and up, and for AARP members. The Tobias-Mason agency opened in January 1991 as a branch of the Mason In­ surance Agency of Mason. It is located at 109 N. Main St. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, coming events Lunch Menu Wednesday, July 8 Chicken stuff ’etns with gravy, mashed potatoes, broc­ coli, bread, oleo, watermelon. Thursday, July 9 Meat and cheese lasagna, carrots, tossed salad, bread, oleo, baked peaches. Friday, July 10 Pasty, veggie, dessert, bread, oleo. Monday, July 13 BBQ Meatballs, parsley potatoes, European blend, ap­ plesauce, bread, oleo. Tuesday, July 14 Chefs choice. Events Wednesday, July 8 Delton, slides Best Food For­ ward; Hastings, organ music. Thursday, July 9 Nashville, bingo. Friday, July 10 - Nashville, popcorn, Hastings, blood pressure, w/slides Best Foot Forward. Monday, July 13 - bingo and popcorn, nutrition ed. Tuesday, July 14 - All sites puzzles. DEXATRIM (Their mailing address is 208 Stuckey Roscommon, Ml 48653) SENSITIVE EYES™SALINE SPRAY DROPS 15 CC SALE PRICE $3.66 LESS MEG. INSTANT REFUND OFFER ...-$1.00 SALE PRICE............. LESS MEG. REFUND OFFER $1.88 TOOTHPASTE 4 0Z. -1.50 YOUR COST AFTER REFUND YOUR COST AFTER REFUND $2.66 I Sensodyne BUY ONE, GET ONE Suave {Suave SUAVE FREE! Clear eyes Cleat eyes fRMVedding ^Announcement The family of Don and Natalie Gaedert are proud to announce their 50th wedding anniversary, Thursday, July 7. BAUSCH & LCMB sensodyne CLEAR EYES 20’5 ORIGINAL OR MINT CITRUCEL DERMOPLAST ORANGE 16 OZ. OR CfTRUCEI. SUGAR FREE ORANGE 8.6 OZ. 2.75 oz. SALE PRICE..... LESS MEG. REBATE OFFER. 5.99 -2.50 TITRALAC PLUS riuppir'i TABLETS OR CAPLETS 50’S TABLETS 100’S OR LIQUID 12 OZ. ££& $3.49 SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 16 OZ. . SALE PRICE..... LESS MEG. REBATE OFFER .97 Pain Relief Formula A SOURCE OF DAILY FIBER K FREE NEOSPORIN' Eve "ggt1 ggt1 EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMILY Many people worry about what to say to the family or closest friend of a person who has died. They often feel the need to say something positive and uplifing, to find a reason for the death. This is unnecessary and, on occasion, inapprop­ riate — as with the death of a child or young person. Sometimes death simply cannot be rationalized. It is fine to want to console the family, but not if the sen­ timents expressed are awk­ ward and artificial. In many cases the best consolation is to simply hold the person’s hand and share your own honest feelings and emotions. Perhaps the best support you can lend is to stay close to the bereaved family. If you continue to visit with them, and stay in touch after all the relatives and friends have gone, you can convey your genuine sympathy and concern. It can also be a help to them in getting through this period of grief. NUPRIN ClTRUCEf .97 CD BmsrtM MWRS SUMMER’S EVE I VINEGAR & WATER 4-PACK MEOSPORIN ’ tmRVilWe /ini \wwnv, m S1II4W FILM DEVELOPING SALE NEOSPORIN OINTMENT 1/2 OZ. TODAY SPONGES 3’S Mapes-Fisher Chapel 193 Jackson St. Tel: (517) 566-8141 Dedicated to those we serve. Big Savings on Special Moments Single 3W Prints ImBphIEW 219 MAIN STREET • NASHVILLE ROSIER FUNERAL HOME 200 MG • COATED TABU IS 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m 12 Exp. $ .99 15 Exp. $ 2.19 24 Exp. $3.69 36 Exp. $5.19 Double 3*A* Prints $1.99 $2.99 $4.79 $6.99 From 126, 110, disc or 35mm full frame color print film (C-41 process.) Excludes 4” prints. Offer Good 7/6 thru 7/13. MACE PHARMACY �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7, 1992 — Page 8 Lansing has more to see than the Capitol this summer When Lansing was selec­ ted as the state capital of Michigan in 1847, it consis­ ted of a log cabin and a sawmill. Weary of debating the location of the capital, the legislature finally chose Lansing, laughing a bit as they did. However, 12 years later, the city was home to 4,000 residents, eager to build the city and business. By 1900, Lansing was a leading man­ ufacturer of cars and en­ gines. Today, the automo­ bile industry continues to be one of the city's fortes, along with government and education. The area around the cap­ ital building has seen much renovation in the past de­ cade. Still the most distinc­ tive attraction downtown is the state capital, which was built in 1879. Two blocks southwest of the Capitol is the 312,000-square-foot building housing the state library and historical center. With its copper-lined courtyard and five-story atriums, this is building is an attractive addition to the capital complex. Stale Capitol-----------Capitol Building, Lan­ sing, 48909. Telephone (517) 335-1483. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m„ Saturdays and Holidays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Scheduled tours are avail­ able seven days a week by the Capitol Tour Guide and Information Service, a ready reference for questions about the Capitol and state government. Tours encom­ pass the public areas of the Capital and include visits to the House and Senate galler­ ies. Guides also provide his­ torical and contemporary in­ formation on the capitol and the legislative process. Tours for groups of 10 or more must be scheduled in advance with the tour guide service. Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda’s Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only We are here to make you Look your Best + REDKEN Products Used & Sold + We now have a supply ofRK products for men State Library ofMichigan Telephone (517) 373­ 5400. Hours are 8 ajn. to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednes­ day; 8 am. to 6 p.m. Tues­ day, Thursday, Friday; Sat­ urdays from 9 am. to 5 p.m.; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun-days. With 5.3 million items, 27 miles of shelving and the second largest state library building in the nation, the Library of Michigan is the state's version of the Li­ brary of Congress. The re­ search and documents libra­ ry has aided state govern­ ment and the people of Michigan since 1828. Visit­ ors will find the 11th largest collection of genealogy in-formation in the U.S. and the state's Service for the Blind and Physically Handi-capped. Michigan Historical Museum__________ Telephone (517) 373­ 3559. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekdays; 10 am. to 4 pm. Saturdays; and 1 to 5 pm. Sundays. Twelve permanent galler­ ies featuring life-like facades of a lumber baron's ma-sion and Michigan Territorial Capitol are offered by the Michigan Historical Muse-um. A walk-through replica copper mine, woodland diorama, audio-visual pre-sentations and a temporary exhibit gallery are also in-cluded. Just phone us or walk in... State Archives of Michigan Telephone (517) 373- 852-9192 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 I or Phone 852-1916 1 REALTOR" Broker Homer Winegar, GRI HMS (Graduate Realtors Institute) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES DON STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER TIM BURD............................... . . slrv cl (iM ULM S?-., HnrnJAv.iiohi. Home Warranty Available 726-0223 ........ 852-1784 726-1171 ......... 852-2012 Eves. 875 226-1 051423 2 852-1543 HUBERT DENNIS SANDY LUNDQUIST “SALESPERSON OF THE MONTH” FOR JUNE: HUBERT DENNIS 3 BEDROOMS & 1% BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot, Call Homer for more informa­ tion, and appointment to see. (N-152) 3 ACRE PARCEL AND A 5 ACRE PARCEL - Both "perk tested." Located on Kinsel Hwy. Charlotte Schools. Call Homer. k (VL-160) - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 60 ACRE FARM: SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE - Cute farm house, 7 - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) NASHVILLE Nicely decorated "turn of the century" home, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry & garage on corner lot. Possession at dose. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer. (N-153) 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS Congratulations! “Huber SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON 5 ACRES STATE STREET, rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns, would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. ■ (F-156) - VACANT LAND 40 ACRES (APPROX. 20 WOODED) ■ South of Nashville. Price: $25,000. Call Jeri Baker. (VL-156) 1408. Hours are 8 am. to 6 pm. daily. The State Archives offer researchers access to 80 million documents, some 330,000 photographs and 500,000 maps and drawings in a state-of-the-art facility. Potter Park and Zoo 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 48912. Telephone (517) 371-4155 Summer Hours are 9 am. to 7 pm. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children 3 to 15. Children under 3 are admitted free. A $1.50 parking fee is charged. This Lansing zoo is home to a black rhino, Siberian tigers, snow leopards, red panda, mandrills, lemurs, llamas, wolves and owls. Among its special attractions are a bird and reptile house, a farmyard area, a hands-on animal area, a free-flight aviary, pony rides, camel rides, canoe rentals and picnic grounds. Special programs this summer at Potter Park and Zoo include: -Conservation Celebra­ tion, June 20 and 21. Vari­ ous conservation organiza­ tions across Michigan will set up booths and share information with guests. A special 5K walk is being held to help raise money for the black rhino project -Father/Son, Father/ Daughter Day, June 21 (Father's Day). Fathers and their children can work together on building nest boxes as part of the Back­ yard Habitat for Wildlife educational program. -Free admission to the zoo, June 8 and 9. -Clown Day, Aug. 1 and 2. Area clowns take over the zoo and create balloon animals, paint faces, act out comical skits and even run the concessions stands. -Kids Olympics Day, Aug. 22. Children can participate FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages lor the nonexperienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 114 ACRES. (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) NEAR VERMONTVILLE Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 10 ACRE 24 ACRES PARCEL IN VILLAGE LIMITS. Blacktop road — land contract terms. Call Homer. (Vt -359) 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Comer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (locatea in the Kent­ wood' Corporate Complex)* tax Complex) the library; which contains over 3 million volumes; the Kellogg Center hotel and conference complex; Munn Ice Arena; Spartan Stadium; the Wharton Center for Performing Arts; the Beal Botanical Garden; and the Horticultural Garden. R. E. Olds Museum Additional sites include 240 Museum Drive, Lan­ the Abrams Planetarium, sing, 48933. Telephone offering a variety of pro­ (517) 372-0422.Hours are grams on astronomy; the Tuesday through Saturday, experimental farms; the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun­ photogenic Beaumont Towday noon to 5 p.m. Closed er, Kresge Art Museum; and Mondays and holidays and the MSU Museum. Walking tours of campus Sundays from November to April. Admission is $2.50 can be set up by calling for adults, $1.50 for (517) 355-8314. For further information students and senior citizens and $1.75 for groups of 10 on the university or individ­ ual sites, call (517) 355­ or more. This museum features 2281 automobiles that have been produced in Lansing includ­ ing Oldsmobiles, Reos, Help Wanted Stars, Durants and Bates. Antique cars, auto memora­ CERTIFIED MECHANIC bilia and other related dis­ WANTED wages, commission, plays on lifestyles in the benefits. Jim Hazels 76, 14301 earlier part of the century Beadle Lake Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017. (1-94 Exit 100) are also featured. (616)966-9153. Open 7 days. DRIVER TO RUN WEST Michigan Women's COAST to California from Historical Center and Hall Nashville, Mi. Good pay and ofFame health insurance paid. Experi­ 213 W. Main St., Lansing, ence necessary. Must have CDL, 48933. Telephone (517) 484­ long form physical and DOT 1880. Hours are noon to 5 drug screen. Can phone between p.m. Wednesday, Thursday 8am and 5pm 517-852-9656. and Friday and 2 to 4 p.m. on Community Notices Sunday. Ad-mission is $2.50 ST, JUDE NOVENA May the for adults, $1 for students sacred heart ofJesus be adorned, and $2 for senior citizens. glorified, loved and preserved Special group rates are throughout the world now, and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, available. The center features a pray for us, St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. Say this 9 museum, art gallery, histor­ times a day, by the eighth day, ical site and garden which your prayer will be answered. It recognize and depict the has never been known to fail. lives of various women of Publication must be promised. Michigan. in a variety of games such as hula-hoop contest, water balloon toss and three­ legged race. Ev-eryone wins a prize. -Art in the Park, Sept. 26. An arts and crafts show on the grounds of the park. For Sale Automotive Adjacent to the capital city is East Lansing, better known as home to Michigan State University. Mostly residential, the city of East Lansing developed after the creation of Michigan Agri­ cultural College in 1855, now called MSU. The university was the first land-grant school in the nation and has grown to be among colleges with largest enrpl-lments in the country. The sprawling 5,000-plusacre campus offers a variety of educational and entertaining sites, such as I FOR SALE 1970 Chevy 1/2 ton short box. Alabama truck, V-8. Call Vermontville after 5pm and before 9pm, 517-726-1443. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. National Ads PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. POSTAL JOBS Your area, $23,700 per year plus benefits. Postal carriers, sorters, clerks. For an application and exam information, call 1-219-736-9807 ext P4317, 9am-9pm 7 days. liil i Mis NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing July 23, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 204 N. Main, Nashville to hear comments on a proposal to aban­ don all Nashville Village alleys except: 417 Reed Street to 514 Middle Street 323 State Street, West to the Fire Barn Fire Barn, South to Railroad Street 130 S. Main Street to the Sewer Plant 1281/2 S. Main to Terrace Lane 101 S. Main Street to W. Sherman Street Nashville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7, 1992 — Page 9 Some good grilling practices may not be safe Lsj LsjS *JsS S*SS SSS Sis uS\ uS *4 “sss> <hjv% *>|bi M.V. Little League Champs This Maple Valley-area team finished the Little League season with an unbeaten record and the tournament championship: Front row (from left) John Musser, Kevin Conkey, Troy Duffey, Jeff Braden, Aaron Dempsey. Middle rowTony Avitable, Greg Shook, Brent Braden, Nick Waara, Josh Cook, Levon Hammond. Back row- Coaches Mark Shook, Steve Duffey, Terry Braden, Denny Kruger Serving Our Country sz? »z? f:.‘< . ‘< ••M M X??® X??® d 2??k *25! a •as as ■*Rkhim fctallalflj K i Nhi^rttjj i*. ’^nhSijtsl Wilwli •F« tanlabmtobi ■Bi Swsii^i Michael J. Frisbie Spec. Michael J. Frisbie, a motor transport operator, has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal. The medal is awarded to in­ dividuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the per­ formance of their duties on behalf of the Army. He is the son of Karen A. Gierzak of 1450 Pease Road, Vermontville, and Donald C. Frisbie of 7117 Benton Road, Grand Ledge. The soldier is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School, Nashville. Janette M. Laymance Pvt. Janette M. Laymance has completed basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. She is the daughter ofLeona A. Knoll of 23317 Junction Road, Bellevue, and William E. Laymance of Nashville. The soldier is a 1991 graduate of Bellevue High School. fAtaw ka^nm^ j» flj Kil.&li,tt t|L_ QiMttyal ifc/ipJItaiM I- EiEK.in to ®iohd®w ffirip** rp M irfirllllll, SI' *Itli It*alic **ac , Marine Pvt. Chad M. Brace, son ofJames and Linda Brace of 650 E. Main, Ver­ montville, recently completed recruit training. During the training cycle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield sur­ vival, introduced to typical military daily routine, and personal and professional standards. All recruits participate in an active physical conditioning program and gain proficiency in a variety of military skills including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout the cycle. He joined the Marine Corps Reserves in February 1992. McClains to sing at Assembly of God church m.imm .. Chad M. Brace NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, June 17, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Inde­ pendence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners The McClains of Muskegon will be singing at Nashville Assembly of God Sunday, Ju­ ly 12, starting at 11 a.m. This Christian group manifests the joy of the Lord as they sing songs that God has inspired them to write and record. The Christian love and joy of the McClains is an inspira­ tion to families everywhere, and their musical talent is en­ joyed by young and old alike. The Nashville Assembly of God is located at 803 Reed St. (278) COPE Support group to meet July 9 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'•Mien. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 Cope, a support group for bereaved families will meet Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, comer of Washington and State streets, Nashville. For more informa­ tion please Maple Valley Chapel^lenther Funeral Home, 852-0840. During the summer, the number of meals cooked out­ doors increase dramatically. According to the Consumer Affairs Director for Weber Grill, the race is on, as people find fancy recipes and unusual grilling methods for all kinds of food. The need for awareness of safe food handl­ ing practices increases, as some recipes and grilling methods may not be safe, especially in warm weather. It begins with the transpor­ ting of food. Whether it’s from the grocery store to your home or a picnic site, keep it cold to minimize bacterial growth. Pack meat, poultry, salads and other perishables in an insulated cooler with an ice source. Keep the cooler in the shade and avoid opening the lid too often. If you’re taking a lot of beverages for a large crowd, it’s best to back them in one cooler and the perishables in another. Marinating foods? Do it in the refrigerator, not on the kit­ chen counter or on the picnic table. Ifyou intend to use your marinade mix later for basting or a dip, reserve a portion ofit for those purposes before placing raw meat in it. Do not re-use the marinade used on raw meat unless it’s been boiled. When cooking ahead, be certain to cook the food com­ pletely in the microwave oven. This ensures that bacteria in the raw food are destroyed. Reheating later on the grill can provide a barbecued flavor. Partially cooking meat or poultry in the microwave»or oven, or parboiling to reduce grilling time is safe only ifthe food then goes immediately onto the grill. Keep vegetables or fruits in­ tended for grilling separate from the raw meats. Someone may come along and eat some of those lucious-looking raw items. You wouldn’t want them to be contaminated with juices from the raw meats or fish. Wash forks, brushes and plates that come in contact with raw products before us­ ing them to handle cooked food. Bacteria that may be in juices of raw products could spread to the cooked food it is placed on the plate that held the raw products. Take outside only the quan­ tity of food that you will cook and eat. Perishable foods, whether raw or cooked, should not sit at outside temperatures over two hours. When it’s over 85 degrees F, the time limit is one hour or less. Avoid flare-ups and charred food by removing visible fat from the meat. Another way to avoid flare-ups is to not place the heat source directly beneath the meat. For in­ stance, put the coals slightly to the side so that fat doesn’t drip on them. Cook red meat and fish to 160 degrees F, and poultry to 180 degrees F. When done, meat should not be pink and all juices should run clear. Fish should flake at the touch of a fork. After grilling, refrigerate any leftovers promptly, dividing larger quantities into small, shallow containers. If returning home from an outing, you can save leftovers kept in a cooler that still has an adequate cold soure as long as food didn’t sit out at high heats over the time limits. Make your grilling safe and enjoyable. Swimwear Fabric.,.s5.25 ya. T-Knits Bright Prints for Shorts, Sunsuits, Shirts, Etc. 218 E. State St., Hastings ®M ®M M Ph. 945-9673 HOURS: Mon. thru Sal. 9-5:30; Fri. Til 7 I HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION Home ImBmyementHeadguartem • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. HOMETOWN? LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvillepvs? 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 l(E8OK CREDIT l( FWIKiHC AVAKAIlt �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 7, 1992 — Page 10 Can a wildflower garden change your life? Ask Jim Wilson what they can of the environ­ ment, he observed. People are planting meadows and woodland wildflowers because they know if they don’t, there won’t be much of them left soon, he said. The three possibilities for backyard wildflower preserves are forest understory plantings, prairie gardens and wetlands gardens. Forest understory plants grow under the dense canopies of high hardwoods. Out of necessity, most of these plants are spring wildflowers that grow and flower before the trees leaf out and close off the light. Native ferns, too, have an im­ portant part in this sort of garden. "Not bracken fern, though,” Wilson said. “They won’t stay where you put them.” Few people have dense, old growth hardwoods making heavy shade in their yards — a single tree or a few trees and high shade, maybe. Wilson suggested putting down porous woven landscape Jim Wilson, of PBS’ “Vic­ tory Garden,” says he got ex­ cited about wildflowers about 10 years ago and planted 600 square feet to 50 southeastern wildflower species. “Up to then, most of my gardening was head down and tail up — bending to pull weeds and such,” he told an Agriculture and Natural Resources Week audience at Michigan State University in March. “I wasn’t really look­ ing up and around.” The wildflowers that he planted attracted humm­ ingbirds, butterflies, lizards and frogs, and colorful wasps. “And I found myself spen­ ding a lot of time looking and enjoying,” he said. A quick tour of his neighborhood revealed that his backyard wildflower and wildlife sanctuary was the on­ ly spot of color for miles around. “It was my place or nothing,” he summed up. “So last fall I planted 5,000 square feet more.” Many families are in­ terested in wildflower garden­ ing because it’s a way to save FASSETT BODY SHOP r I {“ COUPON COUPON COUPON 1 *1OO Off I *250 Off I Any Auto Bod Body Repair A. A. Paint & Minimum ‘600 Repair. Expires 7/14/92 •! Any ny Auto Body w* — - •_ o wR* e—pa- •i_r &o Paint Minimum *1300 Repair. Expires 7/14/92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday cloth, covering it with an organic mulch and making planting holes through the cloth. Fill these with potting soil and plant forest floor flowers — purchased only, never taken from the wild! — in the pockets. And “water, water, water for the first year.” Plant in September or in the early spring. For a prairie garden — the' ■ Exclusive urethane conditioning rolls apply more pressure per square inch over more crimping points. ■ Easy adjustments for pressure, roll spacing, platform float, shoe heigh L Next time a self-proclaimed car expert dominates an other­ wise pleasant social conversa­ tion, try cutting him down to size with this quiz from the Car Care Council. The council suggests that amateur mechanics should consider 3 correct as a passing score; 4 is excellent and, if your know-it-all friend gets 5 correct, he deserves his self­ esteem. Answers are below. Questions 1. Before traveling a long distance at Interstate Highway speeds tires should be deflated by at least four pounds. True or false? 2. If most of your driving involves short trips around home it’s unnecessary to replace the oil filter with each oil change. 3. Which of these is the most common cause of vehi­ cle fires: (a) overheating radiator; (b) faulty wiring; (c) heat build-up in disc brakes. 4. An air conditioner puts alfadded burden on an engine, affecting fuel economy by as 6.9% variable Rate Financing up to 48 Months to Qualified Buyers GOOD DEALS.,.ANDA G00DDEALM0RE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings JOHN DEEM it easier to tell the flowers from the weeds, he explained. Save the seeds from these first plants and use them to establish the rest of the garden, he suggested. “I used the seeds from my 600 square foot meadow to plant my 5,000 square feet,” he noted. Though most people think of wildflowers when they’re Test your car care IQ with this quiz PUTS THE PRESSURE ON FOR FASTER DRYDOWN ■ Gel fast drydown with a John Deere 7-fool 1217 or Moot 1219 Mower/Condilioncr. easiest for the backyard gardener — the first step is getting rid of perennial grasses that would choke out die slow-growing prairie plants. He recommended us­ ing Roundup to kill off the resident vegetation. He also recommended buy­ ing plants the first year and planting them in straight rows. Planting in rows makes 945-9526 much as: (1) 5%; (b) 10-20%); (c) 25%. 5. Your engine is using to much oil. Your mechanic says wom valve guides are the cause. You think the problem can be traced to tapered cylinder walls. Who’s right? (a) Your mechanic; (b) You; (c) Both of you; (d) Neither. Answers 1. lse. Tire inflation should be at the recommended pressure shown in the owner’s manual or on the information sticker usually displayed in­ side the glove compartment door or on a doorjamb. When carrying extra weight you may want to increase pressure by up to four pounds, but never exceed the maximum recommended pressure im­ printed on the sidewall of the tire. 2. False. For long engine life and economical operation, keep oil clean, say the Car Care Council. This requires a new oil filter whenever the oil is changed. In the case of short distance driving, with frequent starts and stops, especially hard on the engine, oil should be changed more frequently and always with a new filter. 3. (b) is correct. To minimize chances for a car fire: (1) Replace defective wiring; (2) Maintain a clean engine, free of accumulated oil and grease; (3) Keep all fuel line connections tight and be alert to the odor of seeping gasoline; (4) Service the char­ coal fuel vapor canister periodically; (5) Don’t park on high grass or other com­ bustible material which can be ignited by a hot catalytic con­ verter (part of the exhaust system under the car.) A good investment is a Class A, B and C rated dry-powder fire ex­ tinguisher conveniently located in your vehicle. 4. (b) is correct. It takes engine power to operate the air conditioning compressor and, depending on circumstances, that burden can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20%. Ease the load on your small engine vehicle by turning off the air conditioner while climbing a steep hill. 5. (c) is correct. Both worn valve guides and tapered cylinder walls can allow oil to enter the combustion chamber, which causes oil burning. Another cause ofthis malady is worn piston rings. When oil burning is the pro­ blem, suggests the Car Care Council, don’t think about major engine work until you’ve checked for a clogged crankcase ventilation system (especially the PCV valve) which can create the same symptoms as major engine wear. The cost would be just a few dollars vs. hundreds. EWING WELL DRILLING , INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER Michigan maple syrup production up in state Michigan maple syrup pro­ duction was estimated at 85,000 gallons for the 1992 season, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Ser­ vice. An extended season in the Upper Peninsula and Nor­ thern Michigan caused above normal production. Southern Michigan had normal to below normal production. Michigan ranks seventh in the U.S. in maple syrup produc­ tion with Vermont leading the nation. The maple syrup estimates, discontinued in 1982, were reinstated by the United States Department of Agriculture for the 1992 crop. Funding was approved by Congress due to a strong desire by the maple syrup in­ dustry for accurate maple syrup statistics., Another survey of maple producers will be conducted in the fall to obtain final price information for the 1992 maple syrup crop. Production in the U.S. for maple syrup in 1992 totaled 1.63 million gallons. The crop is valued at $37.3 million. The U.S. maple syrup estimate covers 11 states. Favorable weather conditions resulted in a 30 percent pro­ duction increase over last year in both Vermont and New York. Vermont led the nation planting a prairie garden, the native grasses have a lot to of­ fer, too, Wilson added. If you have a low, wet area in your yard, you may be able to persuade wetlands plants to grow there. They usually like to be alongside a body of water or near a marsh, but soggy spot may do. Whatever sort of garden you’re planning, be wary of bringing plants in from more than 100 miles away, Wilson advised. An obvious potential problem with plants from milder climates is hardiness — plants from southern areas may simply not be able to sur­ vive a Michigan winter. Another possibility is that im­ ported plants may hybridize with local species and weaken their hardiness. As producing wildflower plants and seed becomes more common as a business enter­ prise, locally grown material will get easier to obtain, both direct from growers and through local garden centers. GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available in production with 570,000 gallons produced, New York followed with 400,000 gallons. Maine and Wisconsin were third and fourth, respec­ tively, with 153,000 and 100,000 gallons. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE || CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing... THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville A ★ Stripping ★ Repair j ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine southworth. Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �J! $$ 55 s L*LJ"j Lsj L •s{ PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... f'si*! 948-4450 Press |jJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press for our rates and deadlines. Press [31 for business hours. -------------- TO PLACE AN AD...---------------The Sun and Netos mPIPLE VRL0§Y, news® VT~| You will be asked to give your phone number. V2~| Your full name spelling your last. 'f3~| Your full address. \4~] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see nstbeiow. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. 'jV| Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm > Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost &. Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSflk Y0U»e» for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call pur office at 945-9554. II ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the “pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Mople Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. July 7, 1992 — Poge 12 Vermontville s ^1 m 88WV OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 R 160 S. Main, Vermontville ZtJ"FUl UA4UFl We resene the right to limit quantitie' and correct errors in printing. Where Quality Counts Carnival of values! Co-Jack Cheese Lean & Meaty Beef Strips $159 lb sssssssssssss J xsssssssssssssssssssssssssss lb SS3SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Herrud Franks i Sirloin Beef or Boneless Chicken nabobs 1 lb. pkg. $ii9 $29? PRODUCE GROCERIES Z5* Sweet, Golden Ripe A Asst. White Cloud A GROCERIES 12 oz. Downyflake Homestyle 89* waffles 89 Trash Can Liners 78* Cantaloupe Cakes _„| Al Al/1 Nectarines 89$ Liquid Bleach 79* Frozen Entrees 99* sweet torn 5/M 00 Lemonade Mix “ I®5* Fh aM /BO Sugar ___g Charcoal Lighter 89* DAIRY Pickle Spears ... * 1" Bananas Bath Tissue4Pk $’11 19® Juicy Ripe A 10 Ct. Shurfine 17 oz. Pepperidge Farms 8*11 oz. Banquet 24 oz. Price Saver A 4 lb. Big Chief 32 oz. Shurfine A 24 oz. Vlasic 64 oz. Shurfine Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Milk. 100% Orange e *1«c59a Juice...... gallon 5 oz. Betty Crocker 8 oz. Borden’s Boxed Potatoes Chip Dip e«9a A /AAP Pizza crust2/88* BAKERY dlHA 6.5 oz. Robin Hood 20 oz. Lumberjack White Bread 7 oz. Aerosol Shurfine Whipped Topping BEVERAGES 2 Liter Bottles 89* 99 (Si 89«. Fabric Softenerz/95 Coke S i Betty Crocker CEREFFECTIVE 7-6 THRU 7-11.199292 1 SPECIALTY POTATOES I BUY TWO, GET ONE FREE’ Good Week of July 6-July 11,1992 Only al Vermontville Grocery SUPPLIER CODE: 139173 GMMCV90 I I I I PRICES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 6 THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1992 CompMf I Bran Flakes 81 • Save s150 ;! I on ONE 173m. °| dSdijyir* Complete* Bran Rata (MMtraiumBtMwan HMOUS. WWLtXCUJGCMLDCOWWnw ** —"g*«iwSi (MMNCHTMNL BEL at 1X700 1 538000521787 s I I I I I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-07-14.pdf 61fc19ab15a28d2c76a3ccdb230df2fe PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49O$0 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 50 — Tuesday, July 14, 1992 Vermontville Village officials to seek burning ban grant from D.N.R. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Staying one step ahead of the game, the Village of Vermontville last week put wheels in motion to seek a state grant to help them comply with Michican’s Open Burning Act of 1993. The state law to ban landfilling and prohibit open burn­ ing of leaves, glass clippings and brush will take effect next year. By 1996, all open burning will be banned, said Vermont­ ville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart. Council agreed last week that Stewart should begin necessary paperwork for available compliance grants from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. The funds would help the village buy equipment to col­ lect the debris at curbside, establish an approved compost site, and pay for brochures to help educate the public about the new law. . The equipment to gather leaves and grass can be attached to an exisiting village truck. An engineer must designate where the village’s state-approved compost site will be located. “This fall we will be able to bum leaves, but by the fall of ’93 we won’t be able to, as the law will have taken effect,” said Stewart. She said Vermontville decided to get on the band­ wagon early to secure a grant to cover all three phases of the law: education, collection and compost procedure. “If you’re going to comply with everything, the state is probably going to help (with the expense),” Stewart noted. Waiting to act until the state t 6 This fall we will be able to burn leaves, but by the fall of ’93 we won’t be able to, as the law will have taken effect. ’ ’ — Sharon Stewart has to force compliance could put a municipality in the position of having to foot the entire cost on its own, she said. In other business at last Thursday’s meeting, the council: — Received a good report from the village auditor, John Walker, of Walker & Fluke CPA of Hastings. — Referred to its Water Committee and DPW Super­ visor Tony Wawiemia a re­ quest by Homer Winegar for extension of village water and sewer service to the Allegan Road “point” west of the village, where residential development is planned. — Agreed to install a fire hydrant west of the Stephen Warner residence on West Main Street so that water ser­ vice lines to the home can be periodically flushed along with others in the village. The Warners’ is the last home at the west edge of the village, and the present hydrant sits east of it. — Reviewed the present noxious weed ordinance in a first step to codify and update present village ordinances. Council also agreed to secure copies of Michigan’s Uniform Traffic Code in a move to replace the existing local traf­ fic laws that date back to horse-and-buggy days. Said Stewart: “It’s time to update, so we are going to go with the Uniform Traffic Code.” — At the request of neighborhood residents, ageed to purchase and install “Children Playing” traffic signs at each end of Fifth Street. C I What concerns me is that we are sitting here making major decisions without any knowledge. We are not charting any pathway to the future. I think we can provide the people of the village with more. J J — Richard Tobias, Trustee Sick pay policy adopted Nashville Council considers position of full time village manager by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Could Nashville have avoided fines by the state for alleged safety and health violations in the Department of Public Works if a village manager had been in charge? That was one of the ques­ tions the Nashville Council wrestled with at its meeting last Thusrday. Clerk Rose Heaton told the council they need someone in authority working on a daily basis to let them know what is happening in the village operation. “There should be a clear chain of command,” said Heaton. “You need a profes­ sional person from outside the area.” While Nashville has an of­ fice manager, it has never had a village manager. But Village Vermontville’s Maple Manor receives a ‘facelift’ by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer The pale green painted cinder block exterior of Ver­ montville’s Maple Manor disappeared last week with the application of vinyl siding. The new color? Maple, of course. Under direction of local contractor Russ Bennett, volunteers of the Vermontvillle Maple Syrup Festival Corp, pitched in to help with the improvement project. Those working last week in­ cluded Amos Haigh, Wayne Pennock, Gerald Lundstrum and Gene Fisher, president of the organization. “We want to do the inside too, hopefully to make it like a showplace,” noted Fisher. “We get about 5,000 people here (touring the Manor) dur­ ing the festival.” The corporation sponsors the annual Maple Syrup Festival held the last full week of April. The event tradi- Working on covering Vermontville's Maple Manor with new maple-colored vinyl siding last Tuesday were (from left) Amos Haigh, Russ Bennett and Gene Fisher. Interior refurbishing also is slated for this month. tionally draws crowds numbering in the thousands. The Manor serves as head­ quarters of the corporation and provides a place where the maple syrup-making pro­ cess is demonstrated for festival-goers. It also serves as an arena for exhibiting en­ tries in the festival’s popular “Cooking With Maple Syrup” contest. Vermontville’s first syrup festival was held in 1940. The Manor was built in the early 1950s and has served as a maple syrup production site for the association of local producers. The current renovation pro­ ject will provide “low or no maintenance as far as the ex­ terior part” of the building,” noted Fisher. He said the in­ terior work will involve re­ painting walls and floors, in­ stalling a new header over the boiler pan and improving restrooms. The corporation initially had intended to add a new wing onto the present building to greatly expand restroom facilities, critically needed during festival time. The cor­ poration had $11,000 pledged for the project, but later learn­ ed that meeting the demands of government regulations See Facelift, Page 2 President Ray Hinckley said many municipalities of smaller population than Nashville now are employing professionally trained managers who typically are in charge of all village employees and operations and who report directly to the council. Several council members expressed support of the con­ cept, especially Trustee Richard Tobias. “What concerns me is. that we are sitting here making major decisions without any knowledge,” said Tobias. “We are not charting any pathway to the future. I think we can provide the people of the village with more.” He suggested that a manager might be able to secure grants for the village that would far exceed his or her salary. A manager would be ex­ pected to be knowledgeable in municipal operations and government regulations to help ensure compliance. In­ stead, said Hinckley, the council now is “putting Band­ Aids on problems” as they crop up. The idea of a village manager was sparked by re­ cent fines of $2,300 levied against Nashville by the state for alleged violations of Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Act. The incidents date back to June 1991, and primarily in­ volve lack of paperwork on safety procedures required in handling what the state views as hazardous chemicals, in­ cluding paints and common household cleansers. Hinckley said Thursday that the state added another charge to the list after a recent inspec­ tion showed a malfunction in the DPW’s air testing equip­ ment used in sewer and water department work. He said the amount of the fine has not been established, but it may be $1,000. Cost of replacing the unit has not been determined. The present equipment was ac­ quired in the early 1980s as part of the local sewer expan­ sion project. Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer said the state’s safety and oc­ cupational health laws are “there to protect our workers...We have an obliga­ tion to know the law and follow it.” She suggested the village explore the possibilty of get­ ting someone from the MlOSHA training department to come to Nashville to con­ duct safety training sessions for village workers. Trustee Jeff Beebe said the employee or employees responsible for the infractions that resulted in fines should be reprimanded. He said, “The problem wasn’t handled properly in the beginning.” State inspectors initially issued warnings that allowed time for correction of viola­ tions before fines were levied. Village officials Thursday cited lack of communication between village employees as part of the problem, and several suggested the services of a professional manager might help correct that situation. “Somebody’s got to be in charge,” commented Heaton. See Village Manager, P. 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday July 14, 1992 — Page 2 VILLAGE MANAGER f in another y. y. council ame “sick time” polic vision that gramed^a^tFfulltime employeesior up to 90 days per year with doctor’s verification and council’s right to request a second medical opinion. Dwyer moved Thursday that the paragraph be amended to say that in event the sick or injured employee receives other wage replacement benefits (such as worker's compensation) during that period, the village will pay only the difference between that amount and the employee’s regular wage. “That is the spirit of the policy (adopted in July 1990),” noted Dwyer. She said it was intended to maintain, but not to enhance an employee’s financial situa­ tion during an extended il­ lness. Nashville officials said they feared if they granted full pay for 90 days while the ■>!■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■& ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E I BINGO I ■ S MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 from front page­ employee was receiving similar compensation from other sources, employees could potentially double or tri­ ple their regular income dur­ ing a lengthy sick leave. Tobias argued that other reimbursement should have no bearing on the village’s obligation to the employee. “We have no legal or moral obligation to pay anyone for not working for the village,” responded Dwyer. Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. said he has always believed the 90-day “sick pay” policy adopted two years ago was overly generous. He said he knows of no other employer who offers such extended benefits. Council plans to review other provisions of the original policy soon, said Hinckley. Tobias cast the lone vote against the change last week. In other business Thursday, the council: — Discussed possible ap­ pointment of a citizens* com­ mittee to canvass villageowned alleys in town to deter­ mine which are shared as common driveways by abut­ ting property owners. The council on July 23 will con- duct a public hearin hearing on its proposal to abandon all but six critical alleys in the village. — Considered the advan­ tages and disadvantages of granting tax abatements to commercial or industrial enterprises in the village. Dwyer said she does not favor abatements because state studies in general have shown that such action “has the ef­ fect of forcing residential pro­ perty owners to assume a larger share of the tax burden.” Other council members said that the poten­ tial of increased employment in the village should offset any drawbacks. — Discussed the dumping of plastic bags filled with leaves on the municipal sewer pond property on Brumm Road. Neighbors have com­ plained about the unsightly view, said Dwyer. The bags are collected by the DPW in their annual curbside pickup of leaves each fall. Not all householders bag the leaves but some do. Council members suggested that the bags could be emptied at the site by DPW workers so that the leaves could become compost. Deferred Annuities The Safe And Systematic Way To Save. Auto-Owners no-load, tax-deferred annuities credit high interest earnings to your savings program. Contributions can be made at any time with convenient plans available for those who want to make deposits on a regular basis. Contact your Auto-Owners agency for details and join the millions who save billions the annuity way. Maple Leaf Grange plans fundraiser Members of Maple Leaf Grange will serve a fund­ raising breakfast Saturday, Ju­ ly 25, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. A choice of three menus will be offered at the Grange Hall, located on M-66, about five miles south of Nashville. The public is invited to attend. Rummage and bake sale items also will be available. %/4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business -7A& No PrM^rrPeop&/..___ [Trumble Agenc 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ......6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . .10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 803 Reed St., Nashville FACELIFT would double that amount, ex­ plained Fisher, so the plan was abandoned in favor of simply improving existing facilities. The corporation now has 16 syrup-producing members besides numerous dues-paying associate members who are not producers. There also are honorary members, composed mostly of Vermontville and Nashville business people who make donations to the corporation for sponsorship of the festival. The renovation project is expected to be completed by the end of this month. lllinillllllrvisillllllllllisl VERMONTVILLE Kayla Martin (left), Valerie Smith and Cory Archer were busy creating USA flags in the opening session last Tuesday of Children's Summer Story Hour at Nashville's Putnam Public Library. They were among 50 children enjoying activitie, which included story reading and beanbag tossing. The second session runs today (July 14) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday sessions also are being con­ ducted at Vermontville's Mildred Allen Memorial Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Story hours continue at both locations throughout July. from front page— R ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Flag making part of Summer Reading Hour GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ....... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ...... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Gillaspies to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Bud and Bea Gillaspie are hosting an open house in honor of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary. The Gillaspies have four children, Bruce of Louisi­ ana, Bernard of North Carolina, Betty of Vermont­ ville, and Bradley of Wisconsin. The open house will be Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Peppermint Palace, located at Gilles­ pie's Ponderosa Campground, 977 South Main (Ionia Road), Vermontville. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship...... ;. .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 am Church School ..... 1la"m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �We’re showing two chartsjust to prove you’re not seeing things. thi No, o,your your eyes aren’t deceiving ece vng you you! There ere rea really y iss a bank an payng paying high g ce certificate of deposit rates, plus daily compounding with $500 minimum balance. Your money is safe and secure ... backed by the full faith and credit of the U. S. Government and the outstanding financial strength of Eaton Federal DAILY INTEREST COMPOUNDING GUARANTEED RETURN SAFE & SECURE Where you save DOES make a difference! Substantial penalty for early withdrawal �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Page 4 4 Memories of the Past ii Auto accidents and rainstorm were in the news back in 1937 by Susan Hinckley Serious auto accidents in­ volving people with ties to the local community were top news in Nashville 55 years ago this week. Also of note was a heavy rainstorm that brought brief respite from a sweltering heat wave. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on July 15, 1937. Onnalie Belson automobile crash hurt in half a mile north of Assyria Center, which sent two men to Nichols Hospital (in Battle Creek) and wrecked one car, about 8:30 p.m. Dale Bird of Assyria, formerly of Nashville, driving a model T Ford, stopped to pick up Howard Wakefield, north of Assyria, and had started on, driving probably 15 miles an hour, when Earl Wiles of R. 1, Bellevue, came from behind and turned out to go by, miscalculating doubtless because the other car was yet traveling slow, and hooked the Bird car on the rear left end and tipped it over. Wakefield, hurt quite badly, had been taken to Nichols Hospital when Mr. Caley ar­ rived, and Wiles, also hurt pretty badly, later was taken there. Wiles had been thrown through the windshield and his car had turned clear around to face the overturned car he in­ advertently had caught with his own. Bird was bruised, receiving quite a lump on the forehead. Miss Onnalie Belson, 18, of Hastings, former resident of Nashville and daughter of Mrs. Gladys Allen of Hastings, is reported to have suffered a fractured leg, face and scalp lacerations, when thrown through the wind­ shield of a car driven by Richard Shawman, 20, when the car collided with one driven by Solon R. Doud, 81, Hastings, retired farmer, west of Hastings, killing the latter. Shawman escaped with minor injuries. Others in the Shawman car who were unhurt were June and Hilda Richard Endsley’s brother killed in auto crash Shawman, Maijorie Weeks and Neil Wellman. They were Richard Endsley’s brother, on their way for a swim at Lawrence Endsley, 22, of Long Lake, and Doud was Hastings, was fatally injured returning from his farm. July 6, when he lost control of Shawman told officers he his automobile and it mowed lost control of his car when he down 11 guard rail posts on a became confused by a ladder downhill curve on M-37, a attached to the Doud car, mile west of Hastings. He was which was crossing the thrown, face downard, for 20 feet, and succumbed to inter­ highway. Doud, who was thrown nal injuries at Pennock through the windshield, sufHospital. fered a fractured leg, scalp With a friend he had been to lacerations, cuts and bruises Algonquin Lake for a swim, about the arms and body, and the other escaping with severe died that night in Pennock bruises. The car, which was Hospital. damaged beyond repair, was Miss Belson is reported do- entangled in the cable of the ing as well as can be expected, guard rail. under the cirumstances, with prospects of two months in Hoffmans attend two Pennock Hospital, one month funerals at home and one month on Mr. and Mrs. George Hoff­ crutches. The fracture was man attended last week below the hip joint. Wednesday the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mary Caley called out for M-14 Oversmith of Woodland collision Township, and then Monday Deputy Sheriff Caley (of attended the funeral of their Nashville) was called to uncle, Sylvester Oversmith, Assyria Tuesday night to in­ the husband, who had met vestigate the report on an with an accident while on his automobile accident on M-14 way to spend the following Friday night, after his wife’s funeral, with his nephew, Clark Oversmith. Mr. Oversmith was going down the hill by the Friends school house, and within a short distance of his nephew’s home, when he lost control of his car in some way and crash­ ed into a tree and was instantly killed. Mr. Oversmith was a very prosperous and well-to-do farmer of Woodland Township and he owned and lived on the old Deacon Holmes property at the time of his death, this property having been in the Holmes family for about 150 years. Mrs. Oversmith’s first wife, whom he married some 40 years ago and who passed away in 1929, was Miss Angie Holmes, daughter of Deacon Holmes. Sylvester Oversmith was 79 years old, was born in Washtenaw County, and spent about 10 years of his earlier life in Castleton Township, the remainder in Woodland Township. Mr. Oversmith had no children. He was very generous to the needy and the church' and organizations that needed help. He was of a loving, humorous nature. The funeral was very large­ ly attended by grieving relatives and friends, who were sorry to learn of his sud­ den death after his wife’s passing... An unsual coincidence in the family was that three Holmes married three Oversmiths. Local rains brought a brief respite Local rains of Monday afternoon and Tuesday morn­ ing brought a brief respite from the week of excessive heat and were very welcome. In Michigan, nearly 30 deaths had been attributed to heat, and nearly 400 in the nation. Hastings was hard hit by the storm of Monday afternoon, which was said to be the heaviest in 70 years. More than $1,000 damage to streets in Hastings, in excess of $1,000 to the electric lines in and about the city, and a number of washouts of roads Assyria Center was the scene of an accident on Julv 1*1 Nashville's Deputy Sheriff Frank Caley w . 1997 k- u Hrra wiT d,Stance nor* of the iti tiny coimmunity (seen in this circa-1915 photo) when one car snagged another in passing. An overturned car caused injuries in the Assyria collision, one of several serious crashes that occurred the week after the Fourth of July, 1937, involving people with Nashville ties. There were five fatalities reported in the stories car­ ried that v. eek by The Nashville News. This photo is from the collection of the late Ella Taylor of Nashville is unidentified. was reported to the Road Commission. A portion of the C. K. & S. railroad track was washed away, it was reported. Streets had to be fenced off, and cars were stalled at some points. Butterfield family reunion Mr. and Mrs. John An­ drews, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Serol Powers attended the first reunion of the Butterfield family Sunday at the Clyde Butterfield farm, 10 miles south of Charlotte, with 55 present from Charlotte, Nashville, Olivet, Bellevue, Jackson, Battle Creek, Mar­ shall, Lansing and other points. The occasion com­ memorated the arrival of Hiram Butterfield, Mrs. John Andrews’ father, and family, the first pioneers in that sec­ tion, about a hundred years ago. His deed to the old farm was dated in 1839, and signed by Martin Van Buren. This deed is held in the family, and was on display at the reunion. They had a nice dinner at tables on the lawn Sunday, and a great time visiting. The next reunion will be held the second Sunday in July 1938, in Bennett Park, Charlotte. News in Brief — Two horse cars owned by Cole Brothers’ Circus burned at Battle Creek in the Michigan Central yards Sun­ day night with a $5,000 loss. Cause unknown — Orvin Nash of Clarksville, near Lake Odessa, is attached to the air­ craft carrier Lexington, engaged in the search of south Pacific waters for the missing Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Capt. Frederick Noonan, ’round-the-world fliers. — Frank Caley is vacating the comer Feighner store, which has to have con­ siderable done to it in prepara­ tion for the relocating of the (Nashville) post office there, to the adjoining Feighner store vacated some time ago by the Great Atlantic & Pacific Co. — About 80 gathered at Clear Lake Sunday for the an­ nual reunion of the Hill fami­ ly, with Lansing, Battle Creek, Hastings, Dowling, Bedford, Assyria, Maple Grove and Nashville represented at the picnic din­ ner and afteroon of visiting. — On Tuesday, July 6, oc­ curred the death of Montie and Anna Matteson of near Springport, the result of an auto accident. Mr. and Mrs. Matteson were united in mar­ riage in 1900, making their home in Kalamo Township until about 18 years ago, when they moved to their late home near Springport. Funeral ser­ vices were held jointly in Spr­ ingport on July 8, and the re­ mains were interred in the Kalamo cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Matteson had a large ac­ quaintance in this vicinity who deeply regret their untimely passing. — The Clover Leaf Club was entertained in the home of Mrs. Elmer Pritchard Friday evening, with Mrs. Norman Howell assisting. The regular business meeting was held and in its course the club voted to give $50 toward the reshingl- ing of the Evangelical Church. Greta Mae Garlinger furnished two piano numbers, and nice refreshments were served. It was decided the August meeting will be a pic­ nic affair at Saubee Lake. Twenty or more were in atten­ dance despite the very warm weather. — Mrs. William Mater was a hostess Friday, having with her the ladies of the Good Cheer Club for a potluck and afternoon of visiting. No sew- ing was attempted the heat. — Mrs. assisted by owing to Francis Kaiser, his car overturned at the west end of State Street, Hastings. — Mrs. Mary Ann Deller of the Barryville vicinity, related to so many families, celebrated her 97th birthday Saturday and has been in con­ sequence receiving many remembrances, cards, flowers, gifts and callers. Mrs. Deller fractured her hip in June of last year in a fall at her farm home and has been in bed ever since, her son Philip Deller, who lives with her, as her faithful attendant. She sang hymns for some of her callers as she neared her centenary. — Improvements at the Evangelical Church are under way. The reshingling is already partially completed, and when this work is com­ pleted the church is to be redecorated. — The Barry County Board of Supervisors near the close of its recent session, voted to exempt soldiers, sailors and widows of soldiers and sailors, who served in the Spanish-American and prior wars, from all county tax. There were four votes in opposition. — Camp Kitanniwa at its new site on the former Striker Lake, now Morris lake, was visited by more than 1,000 guests from Barry County and vicinity on the Fourth, who enjoyed the celebration with the Camp Fire girls in camp there. A water carnival, a dance revue and fireworks helped to make the day a hap- Mrs. Adolph Kaiser, extended hospitality Thursday to the Main Street py one. division of the M.E. Aid — The Boyd Olsen family Society for a potluck dinner spent Sunday in Ionia, atten­ and afternoon of work, which ding the dedication of the included quilting and the piec­ Ionia airport. ing of blocks. The serving of — On Sunday alone of the orangeade later in the day was Fourth weekend, it was refreshing. There was a good estimated that 1,000 people attendance. were at the new Charlton — The Nashville Garden Park, Thomapple Lake. Club held its July meeting — We are having very with Mrs. John Appelman on warm weather. Farmers are Tuesday afternoon with 12 about through haying,, and present for an interesting pro­ wheat harvest soon will be gram. In the absence of the here. leader, Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser, who is on a motor trip with her son and family, Mrs. Frank Purchis Jr., had charge of the lesson presented in three papers: Business Services Mrs. C. E. Mater on “The Gardens of Amelia Earhart, ’ ’ YOU WANT QUALITY at Mrs. Mrs. Purchis Purchis on on “ “Lillies Lillies of of affordable prices when you buy the Field,” and Mrs. Frank printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards Kellogg, “Water Lillies.” and brochures to nnewspapers — Jack McClelland of and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or Nashville is reported to have stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, escaped injury Saturday when H staosptiningsa. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Page 5 Three local students tour Asia as part of Michigan Lions All-State Band by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A two-week trip to Hong Kong and China, with a stop in Hawaii, was an exciting adventure recently for three Maple Valley High School band members. Seniors Samantha Hughes and Brad Sansom and sophomore Matt Mace made the tour as part of the 157-member Michigan Lions Club All-State Band. The trip was in conjunction with the annual convention of Lions Club International, held this year at Hong Kong. The Michigan band performed at several functions at that gathering, as well as at St. Joseph’s Orphanage there, the Hong Kong Cultural Center, an outdoor coliseum in China, and at a school in Juang Zhou, where they shared the stage with a 40-member band of their Chinese counterparts. Mighigan was the only state that sent a full-fledged band to the Lions convention. Texas was represented by a youth symphony. The Michigan contingent had the honor of carrying the Lions Clubs In­ ternational flags in the parade at Hong Kong, an honor that brought special attention to the Michigan musicians. “We were on TV news (in Hong Kong) every night and on the front page of newspapers,” said Matt, son of David and Kathy Mace of Nashville. Some 35,000 Lions from around the world attended the convention, and many of those from Michigan later joined the All-State Band for a dinner and dance cruise on the harbor. That was just one of several sightseeing adventures in Hong Kong, where the local youngster found “a 7-11 store on every comer” and several McDonald’s restaurants. Things were different in Juang Zhou, which the group reached in a three-hour ride through the countryside on a rundown commuter train. “They throw garbage on the streets (in Juang Zhou),” noted Samantha, daughter of John and Ruth Hughes of Nashville. “In Hong Kong the main streets were very clean compared to China. China smelled really bad." After 10 days in Hong Kong the band spent two days in China, where they saw many sights, including the free market. In a closely monitored itinerary, they toured plants where paper, ceramics and jade are made or processed and traveled by bus to the city of Foshan. “We were controlled in China a lot more than in Hong Kong," notes Samantha. The band members had just one hour of free time in China and in that period were allow­ ed only to go to a store across the street from their hotel. The food in China was also less appetizing, and portions were small. “We couldn’t get seconds on anything,” remembers Brad, son of Aria and Jerry Sessions of Nashville. Squid and eel were among the offerings. Samantha found that “everything tasted the same.” Each meal in China was eaten with chopsticks. A bright spot in Juang Zhou was their visit to a school where they met students of their age and performed with the school band. The two bands previously had ex­ changed musical scores so that each could practice in advance of the event. The piece chosen by the Chinese was “Thunder Birth Announcement - Girl - ALICIA MARIE 7 lbs., 9 oz. • 201/2" July 8, 1992 Born to the proud parents Gary & Bonnie White ofNashville at Hayes Green-Beech Hospital in Charlotte oarage - 2 Family - Kenmore gas grill used 3 times; kerosene heater; discontinued Home Interiors; wicker bas­ kets; baby stroller; Tf bassinet; too much M \ more to list. y Thurs ., Fri.f Sat. July 16,17,18 9:00 AM-6:00 PM 612 REED ST. NASHVILLE in the Drought,” while the USA band selected Richard Wagner’s ‘‘Die Meistersinger.” The Chinese students were given an opportunity to ques­ tion the Americans. Many comments concerned stature of the visitors. “They couldn’t believe how tall we are,” said Brad. He also said they were surprised when he told them there are four children in his family. In China, he said, couples are allowed only one child without special permission from the government. The Chinese students attend school six days a week, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and have a two-month vacation starting in July. They spoke English well enough to converse without a translator. Gifts received by the Maple Valley students from the students at Juang Zhou includ­ ed Chinese stamps, a pin showing the Great Wall of China, and a pineapple­ shaped ornament made of Chinese money. Addresses also were exchanged with the Americans. The local students said they could sense a restriction of freedom in people seen on the streets. They would wave but would not speak. Military as well as civilian police were everywhere. Matt noted there are no traf­ fic lanes, cars drive whichever way they chose, but “bikes are the main thing.” Their guide in China rode a bike two hours to get to work. En route home to Michigan, the band stopped for a twoday visit in Hawaii. They stayed at a hotel one block from Waikiki beach; visited Pearl Harbor, the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, and Kailua beach for a Hawaiian luau, where they were served hot dogs, beans and pineapple. Matt learned that in swimm­ ing, “Coral is everywhere; you have to watch for it. ” The second night in Hawaii they attended a banquet and enjoyed a performance by the “Society of Seven” at the Outrigger Hotel. This was Samantha’s se­ cond tdur with the All-State Band. Last summer they went to Australia, with a stop in Hawaii. In 1993 the Lions Cornish named to Albion College dean’s list Cevin C. Cornish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Cor­ nish of Nashville, has been named to the Dean’s List at Albion College for the spring semester. Cornish is a junior majoring in economics and management. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the completion of the semester. To qualify, students must take at least three units in graded courses and suc­ cessfully complete four units. Albion College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts col­ lege located in the south cen­ tral Michigan town of the same name. Three Maple Valley band members,(from left) Matt Mace, Samantha Hughes and Brad Sansom, recently returned from appearances in Hong Kong and China with the Lions Club All-State Band, a select organization of school musicians from throughout Michigan. convention will be in Minneapolis. This is the first year in All­ State Band for Matt and Brad. Students qualify for positions in the band by auditioning in January at St. Johns. Ninety cities or towns and 120 dif­ ferent Michigan schools are represented in the band. Four rehearsals are held throughout the spring and prior to departure to the convention. James King, superintendent of Chesaning schools, is director. To raise money for the re­ cent trip, the local students conducted fund-raisers during the school year and received donations from the Nashville and Vermontville Lions Clubs and from Maple Valley Real Estate. Their flight from Detroit to Seoul, South Korea, took 13 hours, with an additional three hours ncessary to reach Hong Kong. En route home they came to Hawaii via a stop in Tokyo, Japan, and arrived in Detroit on June 29. The weather throughout their trip was quite warm. Hong Kong had experienced a 10-day rainstorm just before their arrival. The next performance of the Michigan Lions Club All­ State Band will be at the Mint Festival in St. Johns on Aug. 15. Family Florist ■- 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-2050 Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Plants and Fresh Flowers DELIVER (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MhlN STR£€T MCRMONTMIUE. MICHIGAN 49096 $31,900 for this 2 bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Olivet Schools. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) Just $32,000 for this two story home located in Nashville. Fenced back yard. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) One acre lot SOLD near Clarksville. Only $44,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Hastings School District on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hans­ barger at 852-2280 for details.. (CH-115) EXCELLENT CENTENNIAL FARM LOCATED IN EATON COUNTY - Four bedroom home with barn and garage plus over 200 acres of land. Lots of woods. Located on Shaytown Hwy. Call for a pictured flyer! _________________________________ WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Oan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Page 6 Fundraiser for Rep. Robert Bender draws crowd to Nashville golf course An even 100 golfers par­ ticipated in an 18-hole scram­ ble at Mulberry Fore in Nashville Friday as a cam­ paign fund-raiser for State Rep. Bob Bender (RMiddleville). He will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, seeking the Republican nomination for re­ election to his seat in the State House. Bender’s 88th District will become the 87th under recent redistricting and will include all of Barry County and most of the western part of Ionia County. Golfers came from points as distant as Niles, Carson City and Lapeer to play in the event at Mulberry Fore. In ad­ dition to the 18-hole scramble, there was a nine-hole putt-off at the end of the course. Prizes were awarded in various categories at the end of the day. Bratwurst and hot dogs were served on the course during play, and later a lunch was served under tents set up on the grounds near the puttoff green. Bender said this is the seventh year his campaign has included a golf outing. Previous events have been held at Belding, Portland, Morrison Lake and Hastings County Club. This was the first time it has been staged in Nashville. “We have had better organization and support here (at Mulberry Fore)” than anywhere else, noted Bender. He especially credited co­ owner Tad Davis for his work in organizing the event. Although Friday brought a threat of rain showers under generally overcast skies, the weather was mostly pleasant, warm and windy throughout the hours of play. Candidates' forum set in Sunfield July 28 A “Meet Your Candidates” forum is planned for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Sunfield United Methodist A putt-off contest at the end of the course tested skills of the golfers. With Rep. Bob Bender are three players from his hometown of Middleville (from left) Scott McKeown, Bill Gavin and Bill Getty. Church, 227 Logan St. Local officials report that as many as 60 voters have come to hear from candidates seek­ ing federal, state, county and local offices. Each of the candidates will have time to give a statement to the voters. After all have spoken, questions from the audience will be fielded. Everyone is encouraged to stay for refreshments and to have some one-on-one con­ versation with the candidates. The meeting, open to anyone, is sponsored by the United Methodist and United Brethren churches. Birthday Club to meet July 22 The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet for a potluck luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Community Building on M-66. Fran Nichols will bring the birthday cake. CANDIDATE Robert D. Hyvarinen Sunfield Township Treasurer REPUBLICAN VOTE • August 4, 1992 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Robert D. Hyvarinen, Township Treasurer 8935 W. Mount Hope Hwy., Vermontville 49096 EDUCATION • Associates Degree, Lansing Community College • Bachelors Degree, Spring Arbor College PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Campagin flags fly from a golf cart with Rep. Bob Bender at the wheel during Friday's fund-raiser in Nashville. With him are Mulberry Fore owners (from left) Tim and Alice Boucher and Tad Davis. Barry County COA lunch menu set Lunch Menu Wednesday, July 15 Goulash, green beans, yellow squash, pears, bread, oleo. Thursday, July 16 Tuna noodles, stewed tomatoes, mixed beans, din­ ner roll, oleo, cookie. Friday, July 17 Chicken with gravy, mash­ ed potatoes, Italian blend, dumplings, pineapple. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. PERSONAL VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner 517-543-1002. • • • • Member Sunfield United Brethren Church Hunter Safety Instructor State of Michigan 4-H Leader Baseball and Softball Coach FAMILY Married, 6 children. Wife, Jeanne, 4 daughters in Sunfield Schools, 1 daughter in Lakewood High and 1 son planning to attend Western Michigan University. steak, mashed bread, oleo, Tuesday, July 21 BBQ chicken, vegetable garden geltin, potato salad, baked beans, dinner roll, home made dessert. Events Wednesday, July 15 | Nashville, blood pressure; Delton, Nutrition Ed.; Hastings, organ music. Thursday, July 16 Nashville, bingo. Friday, July 17 - Nashville, popcorn, birthday party. Monday, July 20 - Bingo and popcorn, the Cordrays. Tuesday, July 21 Old Fashion Picnic at the Fish Hatchery, the Cordrays, Abe Lincoln, Uncle Sam, Les Raber, everyone welcome. Monday, July 20 • • • • • • • • 24 years with General Motors 3 years as instructor 14 years supervisor Sunfield Township Board presently Served 2 years on Property Tax Board of Review Served on Board of Determination, Hamlin Township, Eaton County Computer experience necessary for treasurer’s job! Past Commander VFW 6132 Lansing - Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars • Non Commissioned Officer U.S. Army Salisbury potatoes, peaches. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Special Thanks to ♦♦♦ 0000000101000101020201014802020202000 Bob Joseph, Carl's Market, and Everyone Else that helped put together the Steak Supper. It was delicious!!! FROM: Maple Valley Girls ________Track Team and Families CONTRACTORS WANTED The Maple Valley Schools custodial/maintenance department would like to have contractors who can com­ plete projects in the areas of concrete work, carpentry, painting and grounds improvement. Contact super­ visor Gerald Aldrich as soon as possi­ ble to submit bids and proposals. Call 517-852-9421 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. �Page 7 The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 Nashville girl wins new bike in Cappon's Quick Mart contest Obituaries Bennie L. Kenyon_ NASHVILLE - Bennie L. Kenyon, 62 of Nashville, passed away Sunday, July 12, 1992 at Conununity Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Kenyon was born on February 11, 1930 in Barry County, the son of Alva and Emma (Vickers) Kenyon. He graduated from Nashville High in 1948. He was employed at Clark Equipment for 31 years; served on the Nashville Police Department and Barry County Sheriff Department in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He also worked at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. He served on the Nashville Village Coun- cil in the late 1960s and early brothers, Wendell, Donald and 1970s and as Village Mayor Robert. from 1970-71. He was a Visitation will be Tuesday, y, member of the Clark Retiree’s July 14 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Club and enjoyed golfing, at the Maple Valley Chapel hunting and fishing. Genther Funeral Home, He was married Lois Iler in Nashville. Nashville on September 15, Funeral services will be held 1950. 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 Mr. Kenyon is survived by at the Maple Valley Chapel his wife, Lois; sons, Michael Genther Funeral Home with (Linda) of Nashville and Tech Reverend Kenneth Vaught Sgt. David (Laurie) of Dayton, officiating. Burial will be at the Ohio; grandsons, David Jr. and Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Patrick; granddaughters, Jodi and Sarah; brothers, Ronald Memorial contributions and Gordon Kenyon, both of may be made to Nashville Hastings. United Methodist Church He was preceded in death by Building Fund, Diabetes Asso­ infant son, Randy; infant ciation or a charity of one’s grandson, J. Patrick and choice. Theo Lenon SUNFIELD - Theo Lenon, 92 of Sunfield, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 1992 in St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Mr. Lenon was bom on May 26,1900 to Minnie and Barney Lenon in a log cabin in Sunfield Township. Mr. Lenon was a pioneer in the development of farming techniques in the Sunfield area. He began his employ­ ment in 1922 with the Smith Bros. Elevator in Sunfield and retired as owner/manager of the elevator, then known as the Sunfield Farmer’s Elevator and Lumber Yard, in 1979. He was a popular speaker on his extensive travels in 75 coun­ tries and known throughout the Sunfield area as an innovator and educator in agricultural matters. He was a progressive Community leader and a businessman of intergrity. He had a weekly column contain­ ing many of Theo’s outspoken views on agricultural, political, and social issues appeared for many years in the Sunfield Sentinel; and he was frequent­ ly cited by the Lansing State Journal for his expertise in agricultural affairs. Mr. Lenon graduated from Sunfield High School in 1918 and enlisted in the United States Navy in September, 1918, serving three months of active duty and three years in the Naval reserves. Following his active service in the Navy, he entered the elevator busi­ ness. Besides the management of the elevator, Theo owned and operated a 700-acre farm, where he put into practice many of the agricutural tech­ niques he recommended to his elevator customers. He was a charter member of the Sunfield Lion’s Club and served 17 years on the Sunfield Village Council and for nine years on the Sunfield School Board. In 1955 he was appointed by Governor G. Mennan Williams to the State Agricul­ tural Commission. He served on the Commission for six years, two years as chairman. He also served for three years on the Michigan Milk Commission, as well as on many other local civic groups. During his retirement years, Theo received many awards and honors for his contribu­ tions to the community. Mr. Lenon was married to Elizabeth Brake Amon in 1919, she preceded him in death in 1983. Mr. Lenon is survived by his son, Richard A. Lenon and wife, Helen of Glenview, Illi­ nois; a daughter, M.Joan Trezise and her husband, Robert L. Trezise, of Lansing; six grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Hawkins of Lansing. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Bethel; a brother also preceded him in death in 1928. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 9 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.S. Scholarship Fund, Box 36, Sunfield, MI 48890. Nashville resident Teather Lowe was the lucky winner of a kid’s Huffy bicycle awarded in a recent drawing at Cappon’s Quick Mart in Nashville. The 10-year-old was ac­ companied by her mother, Krystal Lowe, at the presenta­ tion Tuesday at Cappon’s. Teather, who will be a Kellogg School fifth-grader in the fall, said she put her name in the canister at Cappon’s just one day before the draw­ ing was conducted last week. She entered only once, although multiple entries were permissible. There was no age limit in the contest. Teather figures she is just lucky. “I won the Christmas coloring contest (sponsored by the Maple Valley News) and the Mother’s Day essay contest (sponsored by the Charlotte Shopping Guide),” she explains. The Huffy bike was award­ ed by Cappon’s in cooperation with the Slush Puppie Com­ pany, said Nashville station manager Denise Welch. Cappon’s Shell Quick Mart, located at 133 S. Main St., is owned by Walters-Dimmicks Petroleum Co. of Marshall. In the Service David A. Pasche David A. Pasche, a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School, the son of Peggy A. Pasche of Nashville and David K. Pasche of Lansing, recently enlisted in the United States Army’s Delayed Entry program for a four-year tour of duty as a personnel ad­ ministration specialist. He is scheduled to report for active duty Sept. 9, and is slated to receive basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., and advanced training at Fort Benjamin Har­ rison, Ind. Ten-year-old Teather Lowe of Nashville was the lucky winner in a drawing last week for a kid's Huffy bike awarded by Cappon's Shell Quick Mart in cooperation with the Slush Puppie Co. With Teather is station manager Denise Welch. Dene R. Mapes LAKE CITY, FLORIDA Dene R. Mapes, 65 of Lake City, Florida and formerly of Nashville, passed away Friday, July 3, 1992 at Windsor Nurs­ ing Home, Stark, Florida. He Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 “B” is for BOB! $500 for HAIRCUT GOOD THRU 7-18-92 Angie Pam Wed.-Fri. Tues.-Fri. Tues. 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 8:30-5:00 Saturdays by Appointment 25%Off Homeowner and Mobile Homes — IF YOU QUALIFY — Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 was bom on August 22, 1926 in Assyria Township, the son of Lee and Josephine (Hamil­ ton) Mapes. He farmed, deliv­ ered Stanley Home Products in Battle Creek, worked in securi­ ty and maintenance for Security Bank in Battle Creek and the Department Store in Fort Meyers, Florida and at the Wal-Mart Department Store in Lake City, Florida as a mainte­ nance worker. Mr. Mapes enjoyed Bingo. He married Phyllis Thoms in Battle Creek and their 29 year marriage ended in divor­ ce. He married Judith Miller in Florida in 1985. Mr. Mapes -is survived by, his wife, Judith; daughters, Karen Lake, North Carolina, Anita Mapes and Barbara Mapes both of Battle Creek; two grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; brothers, Dale Mapes of Nashville and David Mapes of Bellevue; sisters, Doris Beam of Bellevue, Beulah Bland of North Fort Meyers, Florida, Leah Berkimer of Nashville; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and sister, Beryl Murphy. Graveside memorial service were held Saturday, July 11 at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville with Mr. Richard Genther officiaing. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery. Local arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge. ropriFREE TABLETS 24'S 75’s OR EXTRA STRENGTH 55’S Rotel® Rotel® YOUR CHOICE .36. OF THE WEEK! BARGAIN Butler Neutrogena ADULT TOOTHBRUSH lrsj ‘no ACNE BAR 3.5 OZ. $1.88 CNE MASK 2 OZ. 4.3 ASTRINGENT 4.5 OZ. .$2.69 TOOTHBRUSH ...S1.29 Dermorr prr-ilaIF!st OPDRD AXY/ 2 O .7K5 FOYZ7. S l 1 319 I U I Neopsorin ll lTOlmunin4p*tiBj DamopM NEOSPORIN* OINTMENT 1/2 OZ. 2 59 NEOSPORIN’ NEOSPOcrR.:I:N: P~LUS oOiInNtTmMcE:NT cOrR. CREAM 1/2 OZ.....$2.88 Gaviscon fcniMon TABLETS 100’S OR LIQUID 12 OZ. 8 8 EEXTRA XTR A ST RENGTH STRENGTH OneTouch One Touch II BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM SALE PRICE : 19999 SALEPRICE $4499 LESS MEG CASH RERWO .. -50 00 LESS MFG CASH REFUND -2000 YOUR COST AFTER REFUND . $49 99 LESS MFG TRADE INOFFER -3000 FREE AFTER TRADE IN A CASH REFUND OFFERS TABLETS lOO'S ...SS.66 ...SS.66 ■ k - Colgate^ BMINC.SCCH Colgate Baking Soda Toothpaste 6.3'oz. Condition Styling Aids. 219 Main St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday U U I ’ r L_J ..... UliUlitill Illi SHAMPOO OR TREATMENT CONDITIONER 15 02. MOUSSE OR I CURL REFRESHER 6 OZ.. GEL 4 OZ. OR HAIRSPRAY 7 OZ / CHOICE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Page 8 Police seeking community help Blaze that injured local volunteer firefighter ruled an arson J-Ad Graphics News Service Authorities say a blaze that destroyed a former Nashville church parsonage and injured a firefighter was deliberately set. Michigan State Police are seeking community help in determining who set the June 20 fire that destroyed the for­ mer United Methodist Church parsonage at 4463 Guy Road. "Somebody may know more than they are saying," said Trooper Mary LePage from the Hastings Post. "A fireman was injured in the fire, so Td really like to catch the person." Nashville volunteer fire­ fighter Larry Corkwell was injured when a skeletal wall of the building collapsed on him while he fought the blaze that broke out at 1:55 a.m. Corkwell, who almost es­ caped from the falling wall, kW S suffered fractures to his right leg and ankle. Corkwell was hospitalized at Sparrow Hospital in Lans­ ing where he underwent or­ thopedic surgery hours later. Physicians installed a plate and other hardware to hold the firefighter’s ankle together. Nashville firefighters, as­ sisted by firefighters from Hastings, were at the scene for 3 1/2 hours. Firefighters battled the blaze from the out­ side because they were unable to get inside the flaming building. Michigan State Police ar­ son investigator Detective Sgt Rick Kempski, from the Paw Paw Post examined the debris following the fire and determined the blaze had been deliberately set The former United Methodist parsonage, located on Washington Street in Countryside Kennels 9901 Maple Gr. Rd., Nashville, Ml Ph. 852*1800 Small Animal Boarding 7 Days a Week at an Affordable Price. Les & Carol Russell MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate Nashville, was sold in 1990 to Robert Potter who sawed the two-story building in half and moved part of the build­ ing to its present location on Guy Road. The other half was tom down. Potter was not at the home when the fire was reported. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for in­ formation leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist Witnesses can call 1-800-44-ARSON or the Hastings State Police Post at (616) 948-8262. Authorities say the June 20 fire that destroyed a former church parsonage on Guy Road was deliberately set. Michigan State Police are seeking community help in investigating the arson. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of my husband, George J. Kellogg, on his 70th Birthday, July 16. Remembering other birth­ days, picnics in the park, fried bluegills and mushrooms, new potatoes and peas, your mom’s banana cream pie, the Lowell Showboat, shooting stars, Northern lights, the full moon over the river, and the rainbow at the top of the hill. The bass are still jumping, the bullfrogs still sing their love songs, the turtles still lay their eggs in the garden, the deer still bound through the woods, and the water in the old Thornapple still flows over the dam. Life goes on, and I miss you George on this your special day and everyday. Love always, Janet MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 (Graduate Realtors Institute) • HMS ■ Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available The most recent contribu­ tions to Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery memorial fund came recently from Mr. and Mrs. Ceylon Garlinger in memory of Roy and Nina Garlinger, Glen Garlinger, Robert Fueri, Jr., and Farrell Babock; and from Talbert and Beulah Curtis in memory of /'J JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 Eves. BOY, Cody Nicholas, bom June 15, 1992 at 6:16 p.m. at Pennock Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Brent Moore, weighing 8 lbs., 1*4 oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Keith Moore of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw of Nashville. Cody was welcomed home by older brothers, Kevin and Travis. and Mrs. William Moon and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Symonds; great great grandparent is Melcom Symonds, all of Nashville. Cassie Jo DePriester, bom June 4th, to Tory DePriester and Tom Pier at Sparrow Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. Maternal grandparents are Valorie Newcomb of Casa Grande, Ariz. and Norman DePriester of Onaway. Fraternal grandparents are Mike Piper of Diamondale and Becky Pier of Delton. Great grandparents are Mr. Organizers will be putting final touches on plans for the 1992 Nashville Harvest Festival and Muzzleloaders Rendezvous, Aug. 14-16, at a meeting set for 7 p.m. Mon­ day, July 20 at Putnam Public Library. Thank You NASHVILLE ■ NOW $59,500 LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees 8 Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) NICE RETIREMENT HOME ON 4 ACRES WITH FISH POND. New GOOD “STARTER” OR “RETIRE­ MENT” HOME IN HASTINGS. 5 listing at edge of Nashville, 2 bedroom 14x70 Liberty mobile home, pole barn and car port — Great garden soil! Call Homer for an appointment to see! (N-163) rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees — one block from Southeastern Elementary School. Call Homer for more details. (H-162) $24,900 - LAKE ODESSA • BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) VACANT LAND 3 ACRE PARCELS - NEAR CHARLOTTE (choice of two parcels) — both "perk tested". Located on Kinsel Hwy. Call Homer. (VL-160) 40 ACRES (APPROX. 20 WOODED) South of Nashville. Price: $25,000. Call Jeri Baker. (VL-156) 15 ACRES wwithlie e area ” and fish pr> OrSr Charlotte, k (VL-160) - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! “EXTRA­ NICE” FAMILY HOME IN VERMONT­ VILLE. Close to stores, 6 room, CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my friends, family, the Nashville Fire and Ambulance Dept and especially my mom, step-dad and dad for making my gradua­ tion open house a very memor­ able moment of my life. I really appreciate each and every one very much. Thanks again for coming and sharing that special day with me. Love Jason Ackett CARD OF THANKS SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON 5 ACRES ON 5 ACRES - NE OF VERMONT­ VILLE - Nice "country home". 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) On behalf of the Nashville Village Council, I would like to extend our appreciation of thanks to the Maple Valley Jaycees for helping with the cleanup of the Kent Mead property. Our sincere thanks, Ted Spoelstra, Trustee 3 bedroom home, newly remodeled and ready to move-in. Large fenced lot, nice mature shade, and lots of flowers. You must see this one to appreciate all the features! Call Homer. (V-164) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two par(VL-157) cels. Call Hubert. 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - 10 ACRE PARCEL Blacktop road. Perk tested. $13,500. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) waves, refrigerators, ranges (gas and elecrtric), washers and dryers (gas and electric), & 1 table color Lv.(with remote). Lake Odessa T.V. & Appliance Inc. Phone (616) 374-8866. 1039 4th Ave., Lake Odessa. 24 ACRES IN VILLAGE LIMITS. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD Blacktop road — land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) NEAR VERMONTVILLE A Wilbur and Amie Curtis and Nettia and Isaac Johnson. The memorial fund was established last year to help the financially strapped cemetery continue to be an at­ tractive asset to the communi­ ty. The donations will be used for upkeep and beautifucation Newest citizens announced— REALTOR” Broker Homer Winegar, GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Latest Lakeview Cemetery contributions listed For Sale FOR SALE Rebuilt micro­ of the cemetery. Contributions to Lakeview Cemetery may be sent to Larry Decker, secretary­ treasurer of the cemetery board, at 636 East St., Nashville, 49073. Checks or money orders payable to the cemetery also may be left at Village Hall, 206 N. Main St. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors to the fund and those named in gifts will be listed periodically in the Maple Valley News. Acknowldgement of memorial donations will be sent to the family designated by the donor if name and ad­ dress are supplied. Nashville Harvest Festival organizers to meet Monday Flyers advertising the event are now available at various locations in the community. Additional details on the festival agenda will appear in next week’s issue of the Maple Valley News. Barry County Extension Service Calendar of Events July July July July July 14 - 4-H Live Carcass Evaluation, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds. 14 - 4-H Poultry Expo, MSU, East Lansing. 14-16 - 4-H Livestock Expo, MSU, East Lansing. 14-16 - MSU Ag Expo. 14-16 - 4-H Dairy Days, MSU, East Lansing. July 16 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Fairgrounds. July 17-18 - 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo, MSU, East Lansing. July 18 - 4-N Nonlivestock Judging, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fairgrounds. July 18 - 4-H Dog Judging, 9 a.m., Show Arena, Fairgrounds. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing July 23, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 204 N. Main, Nashville to hear comments on a proposal to abandon all Nashville Village alleys except: 417 Reed Street to 514 Middle Street 323 State Street, West to the Fire Barn Fire Barn, South to Railroad Street 130 S. Main Street to the Sewer Plant 1281/2 S. Main to Terrace Lane 101 S. Main Street to W. Sherman Street Nashville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 _Page 9 Reward offered in burglary of Vermontville bakery MV Band holds car wash for Tennessee trip Maple Valley Band members (from left) April Blakely, Heather Philipp, and Samantha Hughes are seen Saturday busily washing a car at the Nashville fire station. A similar event was conducted in Vermontville from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The band is trying to raise funds for some 90 members to go to Nashville, Tenn., next spring for an adjudicated performance and other educational and entertaining musical experiences. Saturday evening the energetic car-washers enjoyed a getacquainted party at Maple Leaf Grange with the Lakewood High School Band. The two groups will attend band camp together at Grand Valley State University in August. National Ads PHOTO TRIMMERS Earn to $125. per day, no experience needed. 1-800-262-4389. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. J-Ad Graphics News Service More than $2,200 was taken in an early morning burglary Monday at The Outpost bakery, 151 S. Main St., Vermontville. Owner Glenn Coker said the robbery occurred some­ time between 4:15 and 5:45 a.m. Entry was with a key to the front door which was found unlocked. Coker said he is con­ vinced it was "an inside job. T'm positive of it," he said. "They knew exactly when, why and where." He explained that the cash taken was secreted in three different locations in the building and in some cases was double locked. He believes anyone unfa­ miliar with this fact could not have located all of the hiding places. In addition to the cur­ rency, rolls of coins to­ talling $70 to $100 was taken in the burglary. Checks were left behind. Coker is offering a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the crime. "Maybe someone will have seen something and come forward," he said. Coker said Eaton County Sheriff's Department deputies have a tire print from a car that was parked parallel to the front door of the bakery in an area where angled parking is the rule. They also have finger prints taken from inside the building. Anyone who has informa­ tion on the matter is asked to call Sheriffs Deputy Matt Houchlei at 543-3512. The Outpost was also burglarized two years ago when thiefs broke a win­ dow and took a quantity of cigarettes and pop. No cash was taken in the 1990 rob­ bery. American Legion Post 222 splits with Wayland and Olivet In American Legion baseball action last week, Post 222 defeated Wayland 13-3 and lost game two by a score of 4-3. Bryan Carpenter pitched the first game and picked up the win. He allowed four hits and walked four. In the five inning game Bryan struck out 9 Wayland batters. Getting two hits in the game were Mike Trowbridge and Kyle Booher. Extra base hits were added by Matt Reid, double, and Tony Hansen, triple. In the second contest , Wayland scored a run in the last inning to defeat Post 222. Aaron Smith pitched the first four innings and allowed three hits and walked three while fanning four Wayland batters. Carl Mazurek collected two hits and Chris Cooley smack­ ed a double for the only Legion Post hits. Against Olivet, the Legion Post team scored 7 runs in the fourth inning to claim the 11-8 victory. Mike Trowbridge pitched the first three innings and Kyle Booher came on in relief to get the win. Having a good game at the plate were Nikki Grinnage, two hits, Chris Cooley, a single and double, and Carl Mazurek, a double and triple. The second game was won by Olivet 5-3. Keith Carpenter went the distance for Post 222. He walked five and struck out five in the los­ ing cause. Getting extra base hits were Nikki Grinnage and Mike Kuempel. Mike Trowbridge added two singles, Tony Hansen and Matt Reid had one single each for the Legion Post cause. The American Legion team will close out the season with a double header against Mid­ dleville on Monday. Vermontville Hardware | • 6th ANNUAL 0. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Pet of the Week 698-7979 ieoe) Three Bldgs. South of Corner of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmgor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)* E.o.t "Tiny" and "Timmy" are two adorable kittens looking for a home. They are just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. Garage Sale COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • FLEA MARKET Every Thurs­ day at Kalamazoo Speedway, 8am-4pm. 623-8376. Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 25%OffB r dHSt EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS... Deluxe interior Semi-Gloss latex $4I/M1215 REGULAR’18.99 REGULAR ‘22.99 ......................... PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. (White Only) REGULAR ‘11.99 TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. NOW Best Exterior Fiat Latex For Sale Automotive 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 7 NOW Master Touch Exterior Fiat latex NOW $ 9Q 0 0 All paint is manufactured for H.W.L by Sherwin-Williams All sales cash and carry and subject to stock on hand. See our. CLOSEOUT PAINT DISPLAY 50%Off SALE RUNS JULY 1st THROUGH JULY 31st Vermontville Hardware 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096 3 Miles North of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 $1725 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; SSiMs Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Poge 10 Wrestling ofparticular concern M.H.S.A.A. to focus on new safety standards in upcoming school year by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The safety of interscholastic athletics participants is of paramount concern as we move deeper into the 90*s, particularly with the specter of infectious diseases in high-contact sports such as wrestling. That given, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (M.H.S.A.A.) is planning to direct much of its focus during the upcom­ ing school year towards alleviating as many of those risks as possible. John E. "Jack" Roberts, the Executive Director of the state's governing body for prep athletics, was in Hastings Wednesday morning on his annual press relations tour. He said that of all of the complex issues facing the organization, safety has moved to the forefront "One of the charges of the M.H.S.A.A. is to encourage the proper atmosphere for educational athletics, and safety is one area that requires par­ ticularly constant vigilance," Roberts said. "As school districts face budget cuts, we must take great strides to assure that the safety of our student­ athletes is not compromised." The Representative Council of the M.H.S.A.A. made a series of recom­ mendations to member schools and initiated a further study of related health issues at its spring meeting in Bellaire. At the top of the list were recommendations for local school adoption concerning the spread of communicable diseases, particularly in wrestling. The infectious diseases in question include herpes, hepatitis and the HIV virus. Bill Bupp, Assistant Director/Supervisor of Officials for the M.H.S.A.A., said simply that the nature of the sport warrants special attention. "A lot of concerns were initiated in the wrestling community because there is so much more direct contact with bodily fluids than in other sports, and because documented cases of communicable diseases being passed from one competitor to another are beginning to surface," Bupp said. "It is imperative that schools take pro-active measures." Also of growing concern in wrestling are health problems caused by excessive/rapid weight loss. Authority was given by the Council to the M.H.S.A.A. staff to develop a program which would phase in controls in this area. In addition to the weight controls program, the staff is currently drafting a comprehensive policy relating to the spread of in­ fectious diseases in the sport, to be reviewed at an upcoming meeting. Roberts said that it would take time to implement the plans, but that it is likely that some changes will be made by the time the season begins in December. "There will be no overnight dramatic changes made," Roberts predicted. "But our conclusion is that we need to progressively phase in more education and control efforts. There has been education to a certain extent in this area, but apparently it has not been enough, because there have been problems. "We have sent information to the schools to officially state what their responsibilities are, and also what the limits of those responsibilities are." The Council also issued a support statement backing the recent efforts of collegiate football coaches in Michigan to curb the use of steroids. While Roberts said there is no precise method to tell precisely how widespread the use of the "performance-enhancing" substances are in Michigan high schools, he said that he is confident that the level of abuse is higher Softball team 3rd in state tourney A Nashville softball team finished third in the MASA Division II (girls 16 and under) fast-pitch state tournament in Lansing recently. Team members are (from left, sitting) Katie Murphy, Sarah Johnston, (second row, from left) Dana Hasselback, Janette Jennings, Virginia Jennings, Jessica Ingles (back row) coach Archie Jennings, Joy Stine, coach Kelly Hasselback, Melissa Schreiner, Amanda Jennings, coach Larry Schreiner and Denise Heath. Missing from the photo is Nichole Kerwin. than most people believe. "Steroid use lacks the stigma that is associated with other drugs such as cocaine and LSD," he noted. "Part of the reason is that case studies are still being done as to what the long-range effects of steroids really are." Other related health/safety issues are being addressed as well. The M.H.S.A.A. has also passed a policy prohibiting the use of alcohol or tobac­ cos of any type by coaches and officials at all sanctioned tournaments, ef­ fective with the 1992-93 school year. The lone exception to the policy were the sports of baseball and softball. Restrictions in Local runner wins Lake Odessa 5K Depot Run VINYL SIDING Double 4 White $39.95 Color $44.95 Clay • Shale..$45.95 Kathryn Murphy, 13, of Nashville, a recent medal winner in Battle Creek’s Cereal City 5K Run, improv­ ed her time in the Fourth of July five-kilometer Depot Run at Lake Odessa. Kathryn finished first in her age group (14 and under) and third among women runners of all ages. Among the field of 98 men and women par­ ticipants, Kathryn finished 34th, with a time of 20:41. Her time last month in the Battle Creek run — her first non-school competition — was 21:28. A member of Maple Valley’s Junior High Track team for two years, Kathryn plans to run on the school’s cross-country team as a freshman this fall. During the summer she is training for the sport by running six miles per day — in one hour or less. — hoping to accumulate 300 miles in 10 weeks of vacation. She is the daughter of Jeff and Rae (Hosey) Murphy. those sports went into effect at the recent state finals in Battle Creek. Schools sponsoring baseball and/or softball have also been asked to make efforts to enlarge their supplies of helmets so that eventually every player and team support person may be issued a sized, fitted helmet. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Triple 3 White............ $58.95 — Cash X Carry — Siding is a smart investment. Paying too much for it isn't. Re-siding is one of the most-efficient home improvements you can make. it adds to the beauty and comfort of your home right away, and adds to the resale value later. BBecause siding from Wolverine features easymaintenance and the life-long durability you expect with premium vinyl siding — at a popular price. Plus, Weatherstoner. vinyl smart move. Call today and we’ll give you more information on Weatherstone premium vinyl siding from Wolverine. It may be today s most economical way to avoid re-painting. HOMETOWN; LUMBER YARD Wolverine Technologies • Estimates • Savings 219 S. State, Nashville [MasterCard.^ VISA Barry County blood campaigns close with reported success The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross came close to meeting its goals in three area blood drives in June. In the most recent blood bank, June 30 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, the Red Cross was able to collect 97 pints, with 100 being set as the goal. Receiving donor pins for reaching milestones in the Hastings drive were Gail Lancaster, seven gallons; Dave Makley, five gallons; Robin Girrbach and Roy Stadel, four gallons; Rose Hendershot, three gallons; Louise Hut­ chins, two gallons; and Lynne Fisher and Jean Hammond, one gallon. Red Cross Director Karen Despres said there were a cou­ ple of other pins handed out, but the names were not recorded. She urges anyone who got a pin but whose names does not appear here to call her at 945-3122. Each of the 97 donors in Hastings received a bright red carnation, compliments of Donna Campbell, the Hastings blood drive chair­ woman, and Barlow Florist. A drive June 24 at State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center in Prairieville Township collected 141 pints. The goal was 150. Lena Brock received a sixgallon pin and Andrew Stoneburner earned his onegallon pin. (517) 726,-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HW'i*. VERMONTVILLE — VOTE AUGUST 4 — TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by the Burd for Commissioner Committee 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Originally "Gargoyles," but was changed after an inexplicable rash of airplane disasters. 9. Iron River West Iron It's all in a (nick) name IBl MUNG, n ■ tty raiiai ■ity itafi HUKIW SALESIW ruiro ■ik iibp rrM-, ■9 rt» MH •Fun Hi- >ty >ty'^ if s «» & 0 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Riddle me this: How did the other members of the Kalamazoo Valley Association let Battle Creek Pennfield into the league this past school year without forcing it to change its nickname first? The KVA now has three "Panthers": Parchment, Pennfield and Delton Kellogg. It is obvious that they weren’t thinking about the misery they were inflicting on sportswriters, who prefer to mix the school names with the team's nicknames in order to maintain a semblance of fluidity when drafting a basketball or football story. But the KVA is not alone. There are 27 Panthers among the state's 702 recognized high schools, making it the most popular choice of nickname. For those scoring at home, that amounts to one Panther per every 26 schools. How about a little imagination, people? There are some good ones. As I glanced over the list of all of the school's nicknames, certain trends became evident. It seems that many can be broken down into specific classifications: Animals- These are so popular than they can be broken down into several, ahem, subspecies. Members of the cat family are among the most ‘prevalent: Besides Panthers, we also have 21 "Wildcats”, four "Cougars," and three "Lions," including Maple Valley. There are also "Jaguars" (e.g. Allen Park), "Bearcats" (BC Central), and, my own personal favorite feline moniker, "Leopards" (Detroit Lutheran West). Flying critters also loom large on the nickname horizon. There are numerous "Eagles," several "Falcons," and some "Red Hawks." Others include "Hornets' (Hillsdale), "Orioles' (Charlotte), "Cardinals" (Coldwater), "Ravens" (Detroit Dominican), "Snowbirds" (Gaylord St. Mary "Flying Catholic), G's"(Gladwin), Yellow (Greenville), Jackets' "Purple Hornets" (L'Anse), "Owls" (Oscoda), "Jay Hawks" (Detroit Northern) or simply "Hawks" (Flint Hamady). Variations of these include "Eaglets" (Orchard Lake St. Mary Preparatory), and "FalconsKestrels" (Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central), depending on gender used. "Gryphons" (Ann Arbor Greenhills) may or may not fit this category, since only the upper torso of these fabulous creatures resembles an Eagle. Also fits in Mythical/Religious figures category. Among the most unique members of the "miscellaneous animals" subset are the "Muskrats" (Algonac), "River Rats" (Ann Arbor Huron), "Gazelles" (Bloomfield Academy of the Sacred Heart), the gender- dependent "CranesAardvarks" (Bloomfield Hills CranbrookKingswood), "Stags" (Detroit MacKenzie), "Greyhounds" (Eaton Rapids), "Gators" (FlintThe Valley School), "Marlins" (Farmington Hills Mercy), "Terriers" (Litchfield) "Mules" (Temperance-Bedford) and "Stallions" (Sterling Heights). There also are "Elks" (Elk Rapids) and "Bisons" (New Buffalo). Shouldn't that be "Elk" and "Bison?" Historical/Geographic FiguresRepresented locally by Hastings Saxons, Lakewood Vikings, Caledonia Fighting Scots and Middleville Trojans. "Vikings" (19) and "Trojans" (18) are two of the most popular names in any category. But there are only one "Saxons" and a single "Fighting Scots." Some other notables are "Monarchs" (Allen Park Cabrini), "Roughriders" (Bloomfield Hills Roeper), "Tories" (Britton-Macon), "Explorers (Detroit Chadsey), "Dutch" (Holland), "Quakers" (Lansing Eastern), "Pilgrims" (Lansing Christian), "Knights" (Saginaw Buena Vista), "Spartans" (Battle Creek Lakeview) "Barons" (Bloomfield Hills Andover) and "Crusaders" Hudsonville Unity Christian. Mythical/Religious Figures- These include the "Magi" (Colon), "Phoenix" (Detroit Renaissance), "Maroon Giants" (Kalamazoo Central), "Dragons" (Lake Orion) and the three demonic entries: "Blue Devils" (Gull Lake), "Red Devils" (Gross He) and the "Green Devils" (Brown City). Trees"Maples" (Adrian) and "Oaks" (Royal Oak Dondero) Precious Stones/Metais"Emeralds" (Mantistique) and "Copper Kings" (Calumet) Cop Outs- Whoever came up with these insipid tags lacked the imagination and/or initiative to look beyond the school's name when selecting its nickname. Examples are "Hatchets" (Bad Axe), "Lakes" (Lake Linden Hubbell), "Shorians" (Saint Clair Shore), "Technicians" (Detroit Cass Tech), "Beavers" (Beaverton) and "Bays" (Dollar Bay). The absolute worst would be the "Abes" (Warren Lincoln). Local yocals- While coming dangerously close to a "cop out," these names are able to reflect the area in which the schools are located in a bit more tasteful fashion: "Loggers" (Boyne Falls), "Thunderbirds" (Dearborn Edsel Ford), ’Tractors" (Dearborn Fordson) and " Chernies" (Midland) are examples. Okay, then, here are my top ten best nicknames for Michigan High School athletic teams: 1. Watersmeet Nimrods- The Class D UP school, which competes in the Porcupine Mountain conference, chose a Biblical character to name its athletic teams after, and that is admirable. But that was a very long time ago indeed. 2. Dexter DreadnaughtsA "dreadnought" is a heavily-armed battleship, according to Webster, but what is a "dreadnaught?" Whatever it means, it seems like an especially good name for a football team. 3. Vassar Vulcans- Dr. Spock has resigned from his post as A.D. and is soon to be replaced by Captain Kirk. 4. Kingsford Flivvers- I checked. A "flivver" is an old or cheap car. This nickname is bound to give athletes an inferiority complex, particularly when competing in and around the Motor City. 5. Mount lemens Battling Bathers- Sounds a little bit suggestive to me. 6. Goodrich MartiansThe only state school to be named after an extra­ terrestrial. 7. Merrill Vandals- I’d hate to be around that school around senior prank time. 8. Houghton Gremlins- Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Page Sale of Personal Property of... Kirk Doak Shall be at Building Behind Car Wash, Unit Seven on... July 30 • 5 p.m. 210 S. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Description of property: Household goods, motorbikes. Phone — 852-0845 KENT OIL & PROPANE 735 Durkee (M-66), Nashville, Ml (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 $1°° Lifetime Lease IVO YEARLY CHARGES (Based on 500 gal. Min. Annual Usage) • Responsive, Dependable Service • Competitive Prices • Attractive white & Blue Tanks 11 County Wykons- I have no idea either. Has a nice ring to it, though. 10. Zeeland Fighting Chix- Need I say more? Propane installation Serving Home, Farm and industry FREE INSTALLATION Includes 25 ft. copper line, fittings, labor, two-stage regulator system, required pressure test and permit. • Radio Dispatched Trucks • Budget Plan • Auto-Fill Plan • No Charge for Switching • Your System Pressure- and Leak-Tested for Safety • Residential and Commercial Tank-Sets Deliveries & Service Serving your heating needs since 1936 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 14, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville ■7■4O"UU*anIU We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. s Where Quality Counts Take A Walk DownOurvA America's Finest Boneless America's Finest chuck steak Ranch steak 1 33 Sparejtibs I m fl-Bone or Porterhouse Lean & Meaty XBy the Slab, Pork Y Pork Cho %sx PRODUCE GROCERIES Crisp Iceberg 28 oz. jar Ragu 3’ fl 7 9 Head Lettuce 031 \ Spaghetti Sauce . §. Jumbo Black, Red, Yellow or Purple a W Plums 12 oz. Show-White Campbell’s ib 1 C fl O_ Q Mushrooms Fresh Slicing Size ^30 3 1 Tomatoes Full Flavored Nectarines New Round White Michigan Potatoes J 31 C’ f1l Q Q Milk gallon 13 oz. Post Apple sauce Cocoa Pebbles 6-1/8 oz. Shurfine . 33 Tuna 64 oz. Snuggle Fabric softener $289 f<l3 ftf 90 ct. Sparkle Paper Towels fJlb0U AH3CA Assorted 6 oz. Pringles Potato Chips Pre-Priced *2.99 64 oz. 15 oz. Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted C 5 2no2q9 vivid Bleach Flakes — save 60c — PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1992 BEVERAGES Pepsi Products 8 Pack» $179 BAKERY Lumberjack, Split Top Wheat Bread 20 oz. Bottles & & With $10.00 purchase. Limit two. CAaQQ 46 oz. Musselman’s DAIRY Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D or 2% fIl U W GROCERIES 1 lb. Qtrs., Shurfresh J r/C fIl AQ Margarine 89( � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-07-21.pdf 5fd4cc81e835e861dad1e90b9dedb6b6 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49Q58MM PAID US POSTAGE HASTINGS. M4 N*. 9 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 51 — Tuesday, July 21, 1992 Maple Valley School Board approves lunch price increases for fall New sign honors Maple Valley High School girls track champions The state champion 1992 Maple Valley girls track team clusters around one of the Vermontville signs honoring their May achievement in Class C competition. Recently installed by village workers, the signs were ordered from a Charlotte sign company and paid for by the village. With the girls are Village Trustee Don Martin (left) and Coach Gary Hamilton. Nashville has ordered similar signs from the state highway department for village limit signs on M-66 and M-79. They are paying for them with donations and have $80 of the $180 needed. The cost of student and adult lunches at Maple Valley schools will jump this fall. At its regular meeting last week, the Board of Education approved price hikes ranging from 15 to 25 cents. Students through sixth grade will pay $1.25 (up from $1.10 last year). All older students will pay $1.50 (up from $1.25). Adults will pay $2 (up from $1.75). The price of milk also was incresed from 25 to 30 cents in last week’s action. Increased costs of operation of the hot lunch program are cited as the need for the increases. “If we do nothing in terms of raising lunch prices our deficit could run $23,221 (in the lunch fund budget for 1992-’93 fiscal year),” said Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks. He presented the board with com­ prehensive financial data that showed lunch fund expen­ ditures exceeded revenue by $12,380 last school year. Even with the increases, the proposed new budget shows the program will have a deficit of $2,780 at the end of the coming school year. The program which operates independently of the general school budget, main- tains a fund balance necessary MV prices are comparable to to conduct business without Charlotte but higher than borrowing money for opera­ Lakewood, Olivet, Hastings, tion. The projected fund and Potterville for 1992-93. balance at the end of the year Bellevue’s prices for the new under the new plan will be school year had not been set $26,634. when the report was In the new budget, $2,000 compiled. has been allocated for pur­ With the increases, said chase of milk coolers to Parks,“We could come out at replace those now provided by the end of the year with a milk suppliers. reasonable equity and a much “You end up on the best smaller deficit.” end of it when you own the Trustee John Krolik sup­ cooler,” Parks told the board. ported the plan to increase lunch prices. “We’re not in We’re not in the the restaurant business, we’re restaurant in the education business,” he business, we’re in said. “On our meager budget the education we cannot afford to subsidize the hot lunch program.” business. On our Tobias cast the lone dissen­ meager budget we ting vote against the price cannot afford to subsidize the hot J J hikes. The cost of reduced-price lunch program. meals funded by the state for — John Krolik children from families He said the milk bids will meeting certain income come in at a lower cost, criteria will remain at 40 resulting in enough savings in cents. Federal guidelines two or three years to pay for establish eligibility for the program. coolers. The hot lunch fund must Trustee Ronald Tobias argued against the increased finance the meals for those lunch costs, saying that the students who qualify for free hikes would put Maple Valley or reduced-price meals until higher than other area the school receives reimburse­ schools. Parks presented ment from the state, which figures showing that the new takes about a month. 61 Bellevue man dies in ultralight plane crash near Assyria last Wednesday The upturned pilot's seat and the helmet on the ground below bear mute testimony to the tragedy. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The crash of a single­ passenger ultralight aircraft in Assyria Township last Wednesday evening claimed the life of Thomas Scott Myers, 38, of rural Bellevue. Myers was approximately a mile from his home on Love Road when the craft went down in a hayfield behind the Dennis Stine residence on Jones Road, about one and one-half mile east of M-66. Jason Reel, 12, who lives at the Stine home, witnessed the accident. “I was outside shooting hoops when I heard the motor,” Jason said. “It was really loud.” He said the plane was at an altitude of about 150 feet. “It started to flip over, then it nosedived,” he said. Jason ran into the house and phoned “911” to report the crash. Nearby resident Gor­ don Stine was not at home at the time ofthe accident but ar­ rived shortly thereafter to find the road near his house chok­ ed with emergency vehicles responding to the call. According to a spokesper­ son for the Barry County Sheriffs Department, the call was received at 8:15 p.m. Nearby resident Gordon Stine (left) points out damage on the aircraft that crashed in a field behind the house where his son lives. I was outside shooting hoops when I heard the motor." — Jason Reel Myers was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was pronounced dead. The Sheriffs department said the accident remains under investigation. Because such ultralight air­ craft normally does not re­ quire certification by the Federal Aviation Agency, the FAA is not expected to enter the investigation. In This Issue... • Former superintendent named school board president • Historic Nashville building now houses new apartment project • Clown teaches Vermontville kids about birds • Local schools benefit from Spartan program �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 Page 2 M V. Memorial Scholarship Foundation adds to ‘funder7 and ‘patron’ listing Leonard Joppie Memorial is tl^e Patron listing for the Staple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Additional 1992 “Funder” listings are: Hale Hokanson Memorial, Larry and Norian Lenz, Judy Joppie Memorial, Maple Valley Bus Drivers, LCA of Congregational Church, M.V. Alumni Association, Bismark Com­ munity and Claire Tabor. Donations in memory of Leonard Joppie are from Jim and JoAnn Zemke, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, Mildred Baker and Phyllis and Duane Jarvis, Phillip and Sara Scott, Carroll and Marge Wolff, Bismark Community, Vera, Doug and Jane Wells, John and Opal Gearhart, Mike and Maureen Orman, Dave and Shawn Thompson, Bertha Maleuit and Family, Harold and Edith Benedict, Carl Gearhart Family, Bud and Audrey Omen, Laura Steward, Thelma Herring, Delilah Verbosky, Dick Gearhart, Richard and Marlene Lewellyn, General Motors Employees, Friends of Ver­ montville Grocery, Harvey and Veronica Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Elon Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hill, Gayion and Marie Fisher, Homer and Joan Winegar, Vermon and Mary Trowbridge, Jeanette Strait, John and Norma Viele, Dick and Rachel Weiler, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, Marjorie Joppie, Neil and Billy Parker, Denny Parker and Connie Parker. Donations to date for Hale Hokanson have been from Bismark Friends and Neighbors, Loyd and Rose Steward, Virgil and Cindy Hoffman and Nicole, Charles and Genie Hisler and Aron, Steve and Naomi Shelton, Lea and Jessica, Keith and Mary Rathbun, Edgar and Linda Boldrey, Everyone at Country Stitches, Robin Bolig, Erika Bolig, Jim and JoAnn Zemke, Glenna R Thom and Ryan Roger Russell, Mary and Gor­ don White, Robert and Mar­ cia Shumway, Mildred Baker, Carroll and Marge Wolff, Harvey and Veronica Perry, David, Kathryn and Dennis Craun, Jon and Bertie Forell and Kay Flower, S.D. and Iva Rogers, Lynn and Lucile Satterlee, Tink and Phyllis Trum- ble, Vic Trumble and children, Mark and Debby McIntyre and Family, and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter. Dick and Lucinda Marten and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter donated in Memory of Andrea Ward. Maple Valley bus drivers donated in memory of Judy Joppie, as did Lucinda and Richard Marten and Charles and Louise Viele. The Fuller Street Staff donated in memory of Beatrice Pino as did Ruth E. Davis. Helen (Rothaar) Bramble and Constance (Rothaar) Smith donated in memory of Virginia Rothaar Seibert. Bill and Laurie Kipp, Larry and Norian Lenz, LCA of Vermontville Congregational Church, and Clark and Linda Hill, donated without naming memorials. Charles and Louise Viele donated in memory of Russell Booher, Mabie Shetenhelm, Ralph Wells, Florence Smutts, Irene Hamp, Stanley Howe, Ray Schaffer, and See Memorial, Page 8 I HOMETOWN I Mace Pharmacy LUMBER YARO 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE Only one life — will soon be past Only what's done for Christ will last. 852-0845 rr 219 S. State St. Nashville, Mich. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (5171726-0637 (517) 652-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 GOD ENABLED MAN TO REACH THE LIMIT OF OUTER SPACE It has been 23 years since the crew mem­ bers of Apollo 11 set foot on the moon, in that incredible triumph of man over the force of gravity that has always tied him to Planet Earth. Since then, others have ventured into outer space, and what may be even more mind-boggling, we have sent unmanned spacecraft on photo­ graphic missions that resulted in pictures of planets and satellites with minute de­ tails that gave you the feeling of actually being there. Some of us will in fact be there in the next century, for there are plans to send a delegation to our neigh­ boring Mars. Go to your House of Worship and thank God for giving man the intellig­ ence and technology to accomplish these marvelous feats, as well as the bright promise of even more achievements that the future will bring. What would life be HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ifwe had no courage to attempt anything? - Vincent Van Qogh Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship Worship........ ..11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.nr Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 852-2005 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School .......11 a.m’ Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................. 7 p REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, July 21. 1992 — Page 3 Former superintendent is new school board president by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Former Maple Valley Superintendent Carroll J. Wolff has returned to a familiar setting — but wear­ ing a “new hat.” At last week’s annual organizational meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education, he was chosen by his fellow board members to serve as president for the 1992-93 school year. Wolff, who retired as superintendent in 1990 after 28 years service, was elected in June to a one-year trustee seat on the board. Other officers chosen at last Monday’s meeting were David Tuckey, vice president; Ronald Tobias, secretary; and Bonnie Leep, treasurer. Stan­ ding committees will be named later. Tuckey and Wolff were both nominated for the top post, with the initial vote resulting in a 3-3 deadlock. (Trustee Ted Spoelstra, who would have had the tie­ breaking vote, was absent.) Tuckey then withdrew his name in deference to Wolff, saying, “He has more experience.” After taking over the gavel,1 one of the major issues over which Wolff presided also resulted in a 3-3 stalemate. The matter concerned a pro­ posal first presented last month to hire a principal for Kellogg school who also would serve as curriculum director for the entire district. Principal Nancy Potter cur­ rently covers both Fuller Street and Kellogg elementary schools in Nashville. The impetus for hiring a Kellogg principal was to equalize distribution of fifthand sixth-grade special educa­ tion students in the district. All are nqw enrolled at Maplewood in Vermontville but 10 living in Nashville could be returned to Kellogg school if a principal were hired. Kellogg staff members had expressed a desire for an on-site administrator to deal with problems that could arise with special education students. The need for a curriculum director, however, also was an important consideration in the proposal. “The districts that are doing well around us all have cur­ riculum directors,” noted Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks. “When it comes to getting your curriculum in writing, it is a very important job. Very few of us have time to follow up on this.” He said the board’s Labor and Management Committee and Finance Committee had recommended hiring a principal-curriculum director after reviewing the proposal and, “the staff and ad­ ministration strongly recom­ mend we get on with this so we can make some Carroll J. Wolff improvements.” Parks presented a plan whereby a present staff member could be promoted to the new post and be replaced with a starting teacher hired at base salary. In his calcula­ tions, the superintendent estimated the difference to be an increase of $1,289 for one year. “We feel it will have a minimal budget impact,” said Parks. “It would be a very good step forward for this district.” Wolff said the reasons for hiring a principal-curriculum director are “all very valid, (but) I am concerned about what happens after the first year.” He said he had very “mixed emotions” about the proposal in light of recent voter turn­ downs of school millage proposals. But Parks noted that while voters rejected recent pro­ posals for expansion and im­ provement of buildings and sites, many had asked him, “Why are you spending money on buildings when you need to spend it on learning?” He said they pointed out the poor showing ofMaple Valley students on recent state testing in the Michigan Education Assessment Program. “It’s a hard decsiion but I’m going to vote for (hiring a principal-curriculum direc­ tor),” said Trustee Bonnie Leep. She, John Krolik and David Tuckey voted in favor of the measure; Wolff, Ronald Tobias and Joseph Briggs op­ posed it. The deadlock left the situation 'at status quo: Nashville special education students will remain at Maplewood. Staff members present were obviously disappointed. Maplewood teacher Cheryl Berry received a round of ap­ plause from the audience when she told the board, “It’s not fair to the general educa­ tion students at Maplewood; it should be equal for the entire district. We spend so much time with special education students.” In other business Monday, the board: — Discussed a number of proposed building and site im­ provements that can be done within budget and time con­ Staff Sgt. with the Michigan straints this summer, and ask­ Army National Guard. ed Facilities and Transporta­ — Heard Parks report that tion Director Gerald Aldrich Maplewood Principal Jeannie to prioritize the projects and Putnam has resigned to accept attempt to acquire services of a similar post at Pellston. Put­ a Building Trades crew from nam had been at the Vermont­ Eaton Intermediate School ville elementary for less than a District to help with some of year. the work. — Approved a schedule of — Conducted an interview rates for rental of school with Terrence Mix for the facilities during the upcoming post of Community Education school year. The Vemontville Director. A graduate of Maple Syrup Festival Cor­ Michigan State University poration was granted free use currently enrolled in a of Maplewood school during master’s progam there, he has festival weekend except for taught math, science and GED custodial costs. Private groups courses in MV adult education renting school facilities will for nine years and also teaches be expected to pay charges in in the Parchament schools advance. program and in Holt Alter­ — Heard a report from Pot­ native Education. He also is a ter on a recent Lions Quest workshop in Grand Rapids at­ tended by two Fuller Street teachers, Tammy Wilde and Lynne Harrison. The prin­ cipal said the training spon­ sored by the Lions Clubs is “very worthwhile.” — Heard a recommenda­ tion from Parks that the board not buy a service contract of­ fered on a new Savin copier recently purchased for Fuller Street school. The superinten­ dent presented data on past service costs of all machines in the district, and added: “Personally I have not found maintenance agreements ever pay off in terms of cost. They are not cost effective.” — Offered a contract to Thomas Glasovatz of Haslett as Junior High science teacher. — Approved increases in hot lunch and milk prices for the 1992-’93 school year. (See related story in this issue.) — Went into closed session to discuss principal evaluation and contract extension, deter­ mination of principal inter­ viewing procedure, and negotiation strategy. Before the evening's business could be completed, however, elec­ tric power to the school was lost in Monday’s thunderstorm, and the session had to be adjourned early. The board expected to resume the meeting at 7 p.m. yesterday (July 20). Action on hiring a Community Education direc­ tor would probably be on that agenda, said Parks. Loans from the people you know Let the people you know at Eaton Federal Savings Bank help you remodel your house. Stop in or give us a call today. Eaton Federal Toni’s Style ; Shop 111' N. MAIN Toni’s Hours: Belinda’s Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 After Hours by Appointment Only IVe are here to make you Look your Best ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ IVe now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 852*9192 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 tQIML HOUSING GPratTUHiriES Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30 Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Nashville sluggers led the county in the standings back in July 1927 Nashville’s independent baseball team led the county in standings 65 years ago today. Other news of importance to village residents that week were plans for the celebration of Nashville’s annual Harvest Festival and the repeated re­ jection of a school expansion proposal by a record turnout of voters. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on July 21, 1927. Nashville at top in basebail league The Nashville Independents are now alone at the top of the Barry County baseball league, having progressed this far in the schedule without a defeat. Sunday afternoon at Riverside Park (in Nashville) Freeport furnished the opposition, and as both teams were rated even in the percentage column, the game attracted the largest crowd of the season. The game was warmly con­ tested and ended in a score of 4 to 2 in favor of the locals, establishing their undisputed supremacy at this stage of the race. Hecker started on the mound for Nashville and was very effective for the first four innings, letting Freeport down with one lone single. They commenced solving his hooks in the fifth, however, bun­ ching two bingles for a tally, and opened the sixth with two safeties in succession, so Mar­ tin was called to his relief. Bill started by walking the first man, filling the bases; then he settled down and cut them off with one run, scored on a sacrifice fly. Not a semblance of a hit was secured off his delivery dur­ ing the balance of the game. Nashville held the lead throughout the game, scoring two runs in the first inning, and repeating the count in the fifth. . A. Custer, pitching for Freeport, walked Townsend and Pennington, the first two men up, and they were scored on consecutive singles by Surine and Sprague. Yarger drew a pass in .the fifth and completed the circuit when Surine drove a three-bagger over the right field fence. Sprague followed with another single, scoring Surine. Next Sunday’s game will be played with the Duncan Lake nine at Hilton Park, Green Lake. Fans who will accom­ pany the team are planning on going early and holding a pic­ nic dinner at the lake at one o’clock sharp. Green Lake is located about twelve miles northwest of Middleville. Plans nearing perfection for big Harvest Festival The various Harvest Festival committees met at the Club Auditorium again last Thursday evening to compare notes and make further ar­ rangements for the biggest and best celebration yet staged in Nashville. Two other im­ portant committees were ap­ pointed - a music committee and a sports committee. The committees now stand as follows: Advertising — L. W. Feighner, E. A. Hannemann, J. C. Hurd, Clay Brandstetter and R. H. Olin; Soliciting — E. L. Kane, Chas. J. Betts, and C. E. Mater; Attractions — Menno Wenger, W. A. Quick and D. D. Hess; Concessions — Phil Dahlhouser, Frank Curtis and Frank Caley; Music — Robert Surine, Dr. E. T. Morris and A. E. Bassett; Sports — F. Kent Nelson, E. L. Kane and Chas. Dahlhouser. Members of the attraction committee report that they have several fine free acts under consideration and they are making an earnest effort to have something entirely dif­ ferent along these lines this year. Balloon ascensions are planned for each day of the festival (August 11 and 12). There will be a big ball game each day; also a complete pro­ gram of sports. A good band will likewise be in evidence throughout each day’s entertainment. A meeting is called for Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the auditorium. Voters again veto school proposition The special school election held Tuesday evening resulted again in a victory for the ‘nays, who seem determinedly opposed to any proposition offered for the alleviation of the congested school situation. The election drew a record vote, 465 ballots being cast, and the count stood 258 no to 197 yes, with 10 ballots thrown out. The school (editorial) question Now that we have had a school election, with a very complete vote ofthe taxpayers out, and the matter has been definitely settled by a good majority, why not just let the matter drop and be friends again? A lot of animosity has been stirred up, and that is not a good thing for any town. We have a splendid school building, not large enough to give our high school pupils a fair show, but we have got by with it in the past and can pro­ bably do so for another spell. Why not let the whole business drop and get back to normal again? The people who have advocated an addi­ tion to the school plant have not done so because they par­ ticularly wanted to pay more taxes, but because they honestly think Nashville needs more school facilities. The people who have op­ posed the building project have been just as honest in their opinions, and have as good a right to express them and vote that way. There has been no excuse for lies or threats, and they are never justified. However, now that the bat­ tle is over, let’s let the smoke blow away and get back to business. Nelson Brumm inspecting bees in Barry County Nelson C. Brumm, who was appointed by the state as bee inspector for Barry Coun­ ty, commenced his work last week, his duties including the sorting out and elimination of foul brood and cross-comb hives. He commenced in this part of the county and has Castleton Township practical­ ly covered, reporting a minimum ofdisease in the few apairies in this vicinity. The job will require Mr. Brumm’s attention py pretty closely for the balance of the summer, but this clean-up work is very important to the bee keepers, and when com­ pleted will be of considerable Nashvill^CI k J- S 1927 HreSt FeStivd Were drawn UP meetings at the Hrca"l915 Hrca"l915 Jhta^d Jhta^drr J|Um J|Um^ ^n fl°° fl°°r °f ,he h Gibbi Gribbin Blk Block <t® <cent®r iin thi this were medJ h ‘ l S USed the 1908 instruction of the club rooms andlth-Ithl ♦ T Cfe uheld °tJnearby Riverside Park, where baseball games un,ii Fyuii ier s,ree' Nashville fielded an independent baseball team from the late 1800s until the 1940s, when it was reorganized as softball. Besides challenging area community teams, the local sluggers by the 1920s were pitted against industrial Battle Creek teams, the House of David religious sect of Benton Harbor and the Colored Giants of Chicago. Uniforms often were mismatched hand-me-downs sometimes bear­ ing the wrong emblem, as seen in this photo of Nashville's 1910 team. benefit to them. Giving introductory parties The managers ofthe big AsKa-Saw dance pavilion at Thornapple Lake are giving a series of three free dancing parties on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week, introducing their spendid new orchestra, Larry Dunn’s Entertainers from Detroit. The parties are being large­ ly attended and compliments are heard on every hand for the fine music furnished by these highly competent musi­ cians. This orchestra will re­ main at As-Ka-Saw for the balance of the season and this should mean that the pavilion will be most liberally patronzied. Parties are given every evening except Mondays. News in brief — Arthur McClear, eleven-year-old son -of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd LeClear of Assyria, sustained a broken elbow Sunday afternoon while at the home of his grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, when he fell backwards off a horse he was riding. Archie had gone after the horses for his grandfather, on the back of the farm, and being used to riding, was go­ ing to ride one of the horses back. In some manner, although the lad himself is unable to explain, he slipped off, breaking his left elbow. He was brought to Dr. Brown’s office, and Dr. Brown thought it best to take him to Hastings for an X-ray. Doctors Brown and Woodbume set the elbow. — Carl L. Bean has gone to Detroit where he is taking a course in surgical dentistry. — Ed Schantz started Mon­ day morning on his two weeks of vacation from duty at the State Savings Bank. — Clark Titmarsh, an employe of Glasgow’s hard­ ware, is taking two weeks vacation, starting Monday morning. — Mr. and Mrs. William Feighner ofTiffin, Ohio, who have been visiting relatives here the past two weeks, returned home yesterday. Mr, and Mrs. W. D. Feighner returned home with them for a two week’s visit, motoring through in the latter’s car. — Mr. and Mrs. Alex Webb and daughter Barbara Ann were guests at the Town­ send and Feighner cottages at Thornapple the first of the week. — Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scheidt and son Rudolph of Allentown, Pa., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clark Titmarsh and other relatives and friends this week. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Scheidt and son, Mr. and Mrs. Titmarsh, Mrs. Leia Roe and family and Mrs. Barbara Furniss and granddaughter enjoyed a pic­ nic dinner at Thornapple Lake. — Master Carl Belson, small son of Mrs. Gladys Belson, was badly cut about the head and face Sunday afternoon, when a Hastings car, being driven by F. H. Cook, a ball player, backed into the Belson car, breaking the windshield. Mrs. Belson and children and Mrs. L. D. Gardner were returning home from a drive and were coming down Main Street in Ver­ montville, just after the ball game had ended. The Hastings car containing a bunch of players, backed up from the curb to drive away, and not seeing the Belson sedan, smashed into it, throw­ ing Carl, who was on his grandmother’s lap, into the windshield, and badly cutting him. He was taken to Dr. Snell of Vermontville, who rendered first aid, and was then brought to Nashville and Dr. Brown finished patching him up. — (Barryville) The daughters of George Higdon and their families of Detroit, Pontiac and Jackson returned to their homes Sunday after­ noon, after spending the week with him. His daughter Sadie and an aunt had quite a narrow escape last Tuesday at Thor­ napple Lake, when their boat became unmanageable in the storm. They laid down in the bottom of the boat and drifted ashore, to safety and were cheered by the crowd of peo­ ple who were watching them. — (Striker District) Last Friday afternoon the farm buildings on Chas. Kenfield’s farm, one mile west of Quim­ by, were destroyed by fire. All household goods, and the entire hay crop were lost. Mrs. Ken fie Id was formerly Miss Ethel Mead ofthis place. Our sympathy goes out to these worthy people. — (Martin Comers) Mrs. Barry Wellman reports ripe tomatoes in her garden, as well as new beets, turnips, carrots and the ordinary garden stuff. We think she has the prize garden in this vicinity. — (Striker District) The East Baltimore threshing com­ pany expects to have their new separator delivered Tuesday. — (Barnes District) Orville Ward has a new Ford roadster. — (Barryville) An in­ tersting W. C. T. U. was held with Mrs. Lena Eddy last Wednesday. Light refreshments were served and we were all sorry to hear that they are planning to move to Nashville in the near future. — (North Castleton) Homer Rowlader is having a severe time with both the ear and tooth ache. — (Martin Corners) Several from here attended the Bible conference at Lake Odessa Sunday, and listened to an excellent sermon by Mel Trotter of Grand Rapids. — (Striker District) Gravel­ ing on our road will soon begin in earnest. Last week the gravel machinery was moved to Orlo Roush’s pit in Maple Grove. The steam shovel is in the hill south of Will Cruttenden’s. All the grade is completed to the north. — (North Castleton) Mrs. J. Rupe reports that the hawks are so bad around their farm that out of a flock of 200 chicks, only about 50 are left, which is indeed, very discouraging to the farm wife. Barry County Extension Service Calendar of Events Th® following g Cooperative p Extension Service pg handicap Wlth°Ut regard to race- coIor’ national origin, sex or iS 7™c’2Sef’.Ba 4I7^r(D^OUntSyh FWair’ MFSaiUrgrEountd Ls, Haisting8s. iSv ™' Sn e 4’^ D°g Sh°W’ MSU ’ EastLansing East Lansing.8 July 30 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, Expo Center, Fairgrounds. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 5 Area clown teaches Vermontville kids about birds at summer program Grand Ledge clown, Mary “Neon” Oliver, entertained Vermontville youngsters at last Tuesday’s session of Children’s Summer Story Hour. Due to furnace repairs underway in Mildred Allen Memorial Library, and rainy weather outside, the event was held in the opera house upstairs. Birds were the topic of "Neon’s” show. The colorful clown read the children a story, “The Best Nest,” then talked to them about proper respect for birds and their nests and various other aspects of bird lore. She then made balloon humming birds for each child. Sixty were present at the event, said chairperson Mary Fisher. The next story hour session in Vermontville will be held today (July 21) from 2 to 4 p.m. If weather permits, the event may be held outdoors because of the library furnace project. At the final story hour ses­ sion on July 28, animals from Battle Creek’s Binder Park Zoo will be on exhibit. Fisher said that event will be held at either the local Congrega­ tional Church or Methodist Church if the library furnace work is not completed. Vermontville’s Story Hour is sponsored by the local Woman’s Club. In Nashville, Friends of Putnam Public Library are sponsoring Sum­ mer Story Hours sessions each Tuesday morning throughout July, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the library. Stories, crafts, games and refreshments are on the agenda. In both communities there is no charge for attending Sum­ mer Story Hour and no need to pre-register. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. Rebekah McLane (center) and Jamie Young looked on as "Neon" made ballon birds. The girls helped distribute them to each child present. Obituaries Barry County Commission on Aging menu Malene (Morris) Debler_____________ SUNFIELD Malene (Morris) Debler, 67 of Sunfield passed away Satur­ day, July 11,1992 at Commun­ ity Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Debler was bom on July 17, 1924 in Mt. Victory, Kentucky, the daughter ofFred and Florence (Sears) Linville. She attended the Sunfield United Brethren Church, she graduated from Portland High School in 1942. Mrs. Debler was a former bookkeeper and owner of the Debler Implement* Sales in Mulliken, currently the busi­ ness is located on M-66 in Portland. She was married to Albert (Jim) Debler on April 6, 1977. She was preceded in death by her first husband Howard Morris in 1975; also one brother, Charles Linville. Mrs. Debler is survived by her husband, Albert (Jim) Delber; five children, Wanda (Lee) Slayton of Texas, Michael Morris of Colorado, Chris Morris of Sunfield, Ryan (Karen) Morris of Sunfield, Martin (Theresa) Morris of Sunfield; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Kendrick Linville of Tennes­ see; two sisters, Vada Linville of Onondaga, and Zona Corn­ ish of Stockbridge. Malene helped raise Zona’s three children, Joyce Boom, Charles Cornish, and Florence Hess (Little one). Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Rapids Hospice. Lunch Menu Wednesday, July 22 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, asparagus, bread, oleo, pudding. Thursday, July 23 Breaded chicken with gravy, mashed potatoes, Scandinavian blend, bread, oleo, plums. Friday, July 24 Spanish rice, com, Italian blend, oleo, jello. Monday, July 27 Pork chopette with gravy, mashed potatoes. Oriental From Our Readers... ntiques & Collectible! Survey of students 'very disturbing' To the editor: The article on the front page of the Maple Valley News Ju­ ly 7 by Sue Hinckley regar­ ding 1990 graduates was very disturbing. These were students rating their system, and it came out RECYCLE - JULY 25TH 8:30 to 2:30 Drop Boxes Open to Public on West Side of Carl's Super Market Parking Lot. M-43 SUNFIELD ACCEPTING: NEWSPAPER (NO MAGAZINES), CLEAR GLASS, #2 PLASTIC, COLORED OR CLEAR, (NO YOGURT CONTAINERS), TIN & ALUMINUM Robert Hyvarinen, Sunfield Township Trustee, any questions please feel free to call at 566-8913 very poor. It seems to em­ phasize what many of us have complained about for the past 25 years, that being: 1) Our tax money goes for a poor system. 2) It has been run by an in­ efficient administration and board members who barely got through high school. 3) The community is to blame in that they have sup­ ported ths mediocrity. Hopefully, this survey will wake up some voters and they will stop returning some ofthe architects of this malaise to the board. Jim Erwin Nashville, MI. ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, July 26. Rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, 170 undercover. A fine selection in every type ofantique. Located right in Allegan, Michigan at the fairgrounds. 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. $2 adm. and free parking. organ music. blend, bread, oleo, pears. Tuesday, July 28 Thursday Nashville, Chicken quarter, red bingo; Hastings, Dann Fur­ potatoes, stewed tomatoes, row pinao. bread, oleo, applesauce. Friday - Woodland, Cor­ drays; Nashville, popcorn. Events Monday - Hastings, bingo Wednesday - Delton, Cor­ drays; Nashville, Nutrition and popcorn. Tuesday - All sites puzzles. Ed.; Hastings, Mrs. Agge Diana’s Place The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. HOURS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone 852-9481 (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNH STREET MERMOHTMILLE. MICHIGAN 49096 TOO NEW FOR PICTURE!! ’JUST LISTED - Very nice 3 bedroom home with newer windows and water heater. First floor laundry. Priced to sell at $35,000! Call Kathy Honsbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) $31,900 for this 2 bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Olivet schools. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (N-113) For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. The family of Hale Hokanson would like to thank everyone who helped us so much during his illness and at the time of his death. With the loving care of his family, friends. Home Health Care nurses and Hospice, he was able to stay at home where he wanted to be. Many thanks to all who visited, called, sent cards, flowers and food. Your generous gifts to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fund would have pleased him greatly. Thank you to Rev. Joellen Hosier and Dorothy Carpenter for their beautiful tribute to Hale; to Lorraine and Brian Benedict for the song, and to Mr, Green for being so kind and helpful. We appreciate so much the Bismark and Vermontville Congregational Church friends for serving lunch following the service. Arline Hokanson — Gary & Pat Hokanson & Family Paula & Gerald Cole & Family — Lyle & Mary Hokanson & Family Loa & Ben Kinyon & Family Only $32,000 for this two story home located in Nashville. Fenced back yard. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) Only $44,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Hastings School District on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hans­ barger at 852-2280 for details.. (CH-115) Excellent centennial farm located in Eaton County — four bedroom home with barn and garage plus over 200 acres of land. Lots of woods. Located on Shaytown Hwy. Call for a pictured flyer! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 6 Historic Nashville building now houses new apartment project by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Modem living quarters are now available on the second floor of the historic Gribbin Block, once the center of Nashville’s social scene. Jeffrey Beebe, great­ grandson of George Ward Gribbin, original owner ofthe building, recently completed conversion of the old facility with its hardwood dance floor into four attractive, modem apartments. The original facility was ad- ded in 1908 to the second story of the Gribbin building as a meeting hall for an organization oflocal men call­ ed the Nashville Club. The clubrooms stretched above three storefronts that spanned the ground floor of the Gribbin Block1 from 105 to 107 South Main St. Nashville Club quarters fill­ ed a vital need in the com­ munity for the first several decades of the 20th century, especially after the old 1876 Washington Street opera Original hardwood floors add a bit of Nashville history to every living room in the new Gribbin Block. house deteriorated beyond repair. In addition to kitchen and game room facilities, the club featured a large hall that served as a convenient place for mass meetings before Nashville got its first real gymnasium-auditorium in the 1936 W. K. Kellogg addition to the local schoolhouse. Now the old clubrooms have a new role to play. Three 2-bedroom units and one 1-bedroom unit provide at­ tractive rental housing in the heart of the village’s business district. Zoning law changes were necessary before the project could begin in 1990. “I appreciate the council’s cooperation in adding residen­ tial usage to the second story of buildings in the business district,” Beebe said. The remodeling project took longer than he expected, he said, ‘‘basically because I was trying to save the old ar­ chitectural features.” In a time-consuming opera­ tion most ofthe old pressed tin ceiling was removed and sav­ ed, as were all original doors and hardware and some ofthe old pine baseboard. The original hardwood floors were stripped and refinished, and appear as gleaming living room floors in each of the new units. Other rooms in the apartments are carpeted. Beebe drew up the initial design for the units, then took his plans to an architect for refinement. Steven Hummel was general contractor. “I’ve been involved in every phase of the project,” Beebe said, “(but) Steve did the trim because he has the knowledge and skill.” Beebe is employed in Lans­ ing at General Motor’s engineering facility. Each apartment has central air conditioning, multiple CANDIDATE Robert D. Hyvorinen Sunfield Township Treasurer REPUBLICAN VOTE • August 4, 1992 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Robert D. Hyvarinen, Township Treasurer 8935 W. Mount Hope Hwy., Vermontville 49096 EDUCATION • Associates Degree, Lansing Community College • Bachelors Degree, Spring Arbor College PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: • 24 years with General Motors • 3 years as instructor • 14 years supervisor • Sunfield Township Board presently • Served 2 years on Property Tax Board of Review • Served on Board of Determination, Hamlin Township, Eaton County • Computer experience necessary for treasurer’s job! • Past Commander VFW 6132 Lansing - Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars • Non Commissioned Officer U.S. Army PERSONAL • Member Sunfield United Brethren Church • Hunter Safety Instructor State of Michigan • 4-H Leader • Baseball and Softball Coach FAMILY Married, 6 children. Wife, Jeanne, 4 daughters in Sunfield Schools, 1 daughter in Lakewood High and 1 son planning to attend Western Michigan University. The upper facade of the Gribbin Block has changed little over the years, except for new windows recently installed for the apartments. The fully-equipped kitchens have a view of the living room-dining area. cable and phone hookups, a sprinkler system in the utility closet, fire extinguisher and a fire-safe metal entry door. A central laundry room will serve all four units. There is a recycling station in the hallway; mailboxes and storage units will be added in the main hall lobby. Each kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, electric range and built-in dishwasher. New decking has been add­ ed at the rear of the building. Entry to the units is through an enclosed stairway from several years. Next he was Beth, live there today: employed at the local Barry & Gribbin was instantly killed Downing (later State Savings) on June 9, 1922, when he was Bank in Nashville before pur­ struck by lightening while chasing the Sanford Truman operating his tractor during a clothing store. Later he sold severe electrical storm. the clothing stock and em­ A circa-1915 photo of the barked in the lumbering Gribbin Block appears in the business for himself. “Memories of the Past” col­ In 1902 he married local umn in this issue of the Maple teacher Anna Downing, and Valley News. the following year the couple bought the former A. W. Olds mansion, considered the most ajHaiaaaaaaaaauaaaaaaaaaaaaa magnificent and modern home a Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S in the village when it was constructed in 1875 at 434 S Main i i BINGO i Main Street or by an open St. The house has been oc- ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 stairway at the back of the cupied by Gribbi n ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.s building. Parking is provided descendents for nearly 90 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g adjacent to the building. years; Beebe and his wife, laaamanaiaeraaaaaanaaaaaaai During the interior demoli­ tion work Beebe found two — VOTE AUGUST 4 — old beer bottles - a Stroh’s and a Trovali - each bearing a 1906 patent date. “That’s quite a find,” he said. After its days as the Nashville Club, the facility served for a while as a lodge hall. In the 1970s it was home to a dance studio. The most recent use was as an indoor Paid for by the Burd for Commissioner Committee archery range. 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 The one-bedroom apart­ ment that overlooks Main Street once was the office of Dr. William Vance, an early local dentist. Beebe retained some of the original baseboard there, spending long hours restoring it. Beebe downplays his own role in creating the Gribbin Block apartments, saying that he has only enhanced something that was handed down from his greatgrandfather. George Ward Gribbin was a — IF YOU QUALIFY — prominent local businessman who, after graduating from m . _ . , _ for complete information, contact: Nashville High School in ikjobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 1889, studied the printer’s trade and worked at it for TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER 25%Off Homeowner and Mobile Homes Tobias-Mason insurance �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 7 Local schools benefit from Spartan program “A lot of people still don’t know about it,” says Denice Scramlin. She is speaking of a cam­ paign by die Nashville Parent­ Teacher Organization to ac­ quire school equipment through a program offered by the Spartan Corp. All that is needed is for peo­ ple to peel, cut or soak the Universal Price Code labels from Spartan product^ they buy and drop them in deposit boxes at Carl’s Market or Mace Pharmacy. “There are over 1,000 Spartan items (available at Carl’s Market) that they can choose from,” said Scramlin. For each UPC label she turns in to Spartan, the company refunds two cents to the PTO. Scramlin recently submitted 2,000 labels collected locally. Still, many consumers unknowingly discard Spartan product containers without saving the valuable labels. Recently Scramlin retrieved a dozen UPC labels from Spar­ tan egg cartons deposited in the styrofoam recycling barrel at Carl’s. The labels can easi­ ly be peeled from the cartons. The money received from Spartan will be used by the local PTO to purchase com- Vermontville women 85 annual ‘Sunshine Party' puter equipment pu qup and other supplies for students at Fuller Street and Kellogg Elemetary schools. It is comparable to another on-going program offered by Campbell Soups and Camp­ bell Cousins: FrancoAmerican and Swanson’s. Labels from any of these pro­ ducts may also be deposited at Carl’s or at Mace Pharmacy. When school is in session, the labels can also be dropped off there. The Campbell program does not refund cash as does Spartan’s, but instead offers a catalouge of items that may be ordered for school use. Educational and recreational equipment, ranging from computer software to goalie nets, has been acquired by the Nashville schools through the Campbell program. Scramlin says she believes people are less aware of the Spartan program, which is a limited offer that will end in December 1992. Scramlin urges shoppers to be on the lookout for the UPC (bar code) labels on Spartan products, and to save them and turn them in. “All it takes is a little bit of time,” she said. Vermontville’s annual Sun­ shine Party has been set for Friday, July 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist church. The event, which originated in Vermontville in 1938, honors especially all older women of the community at a tea and program. Hostesses of the party are women of the First Congregational and Summertime ummer me is^. s. Come to ... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville, MI 726*0257 Some Evenings by Appointment Cashier Amy Roscoe shows a few of the more than 1,000 Spartan products available at Carl's Market that carry UPC labels redeemable for cash by the Nashville PTO in a Spartan program to benefit local schools. GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY Nashville student attends workshop at Michigan Tech Tony Hansen of Nashville recently participated in the Summer Institute for the Arts, Sciences and Technology held at Michigan Technological University. The program at Michigan Tech is sponsored by the State Board of Education for Michigan high school students. The Summer In- United Methodist churches. The party is a time for renewing friendships and making new ones as well as honoring friends. Comprising the Sunshine Committee for 1992 are Mary Fisher, Cindy Krolik, Janis Ainsworth, Joyce Edgecomb, Madelyn Forest and Patty Cooley. stitute gives students an op­ portunity to explore several different career topics in the arts and sciences. Hansen is the son of Kim and Denise Hansen, and is a student at Maple Valley High School where he participates in baseball and football. VOWODM § Therapeutic Children’s Stress Formula Vitamin B-6 with Iron Chewable Vitamins 50 Mg. with Extra C & Biotin 60’S 100’S M 13O’S 100’s * Compare 4 * < to Stresstabs < V w/ Iron 1 f I > FRANKLIN MICHIGAN INSURED TAX-FREE INCOME FUND Vitamin E This Franklin fund invests in a portfolio of insured municipal bonds.t It delivers a range of strategic advantages in one fund: • Credit Safety • Triple Tax-Free Income+t • Shares Free From Michigan Intangibles Tax • Monthly Income Dividends Call or mail the coupon today for a free brochure. 200 I.U. Soft gels 100’S Ferrous Sulfate 325 Mg. 100’S Orange C Lecithin Natural 19 Gr. 100’S 250 Mg. Chewable 100’S *The insurance relates only to the payment ofprincipal and interest on the securities in the portfolio and does not remove market risks to share price or insure the value ofthe shares. The terms ofthe insurance are more fully de­ scribed in the prospectus, and no representation is made as to any insurer s ability to meet its commitments. The fund’s shares are not insured by any state or U.S government agency. "For investors subject to the federal alternative minimum tax, a small portion ofthe income may be subject to such tax. Franklin Distributors. Inc. ft STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. $ Registered Representative & MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AVAILABLE AT THIS FINE STORE: r i Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Yes! I would like a free prospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Michigan Insured Thx-Free Income Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. City/State/Zip 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday Prices Good through July 31, 1992 Name Address Phone---------- g ( u►l F. R A R K I U N July 1992 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 8 Famous faces expected at Nashville Festival Pet of the week offered "I’m Lost" is an older male border collie in need of a home. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU WITH A NEW STYLE AT ... Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYSBY APPOINTMENT MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Abraham Lincoln and Buf­ falo Bill Cody are two of the famous personalities expected to be among those present at the Aug. 14-16 Muzzleloaders Rendezvous, in conjunction with Nashville’s 1992 Harvest Festival. Lincoln and Cody are members of a living history group from Indiana and the Detroit area who plan to at­ tend the local event. “We have quite a few famous people coming,” said Hank Felder Jr., organizer of the eighth annual Rendezvous and Shoot, held in Nashville by the association of Fork River Free Tappers. The gathering portrays life of traders, trappers and voyagers of the 19th century. Again this year it will coincide with the Nashville annual festival in an effort to enhance overall attendance. The Harvest Festival starts Saturday, Aug. 15, with golf­ ing activities at Mulberry Fore and a pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by the Nashville Fire Depart­ ment at the local fire station. Softball competition, a clothesline art show, an arts and crafts show, a book sale at the library, coronation of a Harvest King and Queen, a grand parade, produce and baked goods judging, children’s games, a firemen’s waterball fight, music, and (weather permitting) a hot air ballon launch are on the Satur­ day festival agenda. Sunday, pancakes and sausage again will be served at the fire station, and there will be a Festival Scramble at Mulberry Fore. “I’m really excited about this year’s festival,” says Mary Ohler, one of the organizers for the sponsoring Chamber of Commerce. But she noted that more help is needed, especially with parade participation. She urges any civic groups, anti- J Phone (517) 852-1915 REALTOR* or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS1 WARRANTY Multiple Listing Service (MLS) • Home Warranty Available • 3 BEDROOMS & 1% BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER....................... TIM BURD.......................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... STATE STREET, NASHVILLE ■ Nicely decorated "turn of the century" home, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry & garage on corner lot. Possession at close. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer. (N-153) ......... Eve, 726-0223 .............. 852-1784 .............. 726-1171 ............. 852-2012 .............. 726-0122 ............. 852-1543 GOOD “STARTER”.OR “RETIRE­ MENT” HOME IN HASTINGS - 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees, one block from Southeastern School. Call Homer for more details. (H-162) VACANT LAND YOUR CHOICE ■ 3 ACRE PARCELS "Perk tested”, Charlotte Schools. Call Homer. (VL-160) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - “EXTRA NICE” FAMILY HOME IN VERMONTVILLE One block from town, 6 room, 3 bed­ room, 17a baths, newly remodeled home — Ready to "move in"! Large fenced lot, mature shade & nice yard. You must see this one to appreciate all the features!! Call Homer. (V-164) 60 ACRE FARM: SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE - Cute farm house, 7 rooms - 2 bedrooms (poss. 3), wood floors, 100 acres, 30(A) plus/minus maple woods, 2 pond sites, 2 barns, would consider 50 acres split. Must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two par­ cels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) At the Muzzleloaders' camp (seen in this 1991 file photo) participants re-create the life of traders, trappers and voyagers of the 19th century for their own enjoyment and for the enlightenment and entertainment of visitors. que car owners, bands, etc., to make plans now to join in the parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Saturday at Putnam Park. Kelly Shaver (852-1746) is in charge of the parade. Ohler is chairwoman for the arts and crafts; Duska Brumm for softball and library events; Bill Wilson for Nashville firefighter events; Rose Heaton, children’s games; Eunice Priddy, clothesline art show; and Ruby Coblenz, produce and baked goods judging. “Now, if only we have good weather, I’m sure we’re headed for the biggest festival yet,” said Ohler. Felder said he is equally ex­ cited about events planned by the Muzzleloaders, who will set up camp Friday on the old Riverside Athletic Field west of Main Street stores. Visitors are invited to tour the camp to glimpse life of an earlier era. A canoe shoot on the Thor- napple River, a wood’s walk contest and other shooting competition are on the agenda for the Muzzleloader Rendezvous. For more information con­ tact Felder (852-9252), Terry Lancaster (852-9704), Royce DeMond (948-2557), or Terry Shafer (948-2813). Flyers advertising the Festival-Rendezvous are now available at various locations in the community. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS, from page 2 Yosuko (Sue) Morgan. Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter donated in memory of Russell Booher and Lee Hill. Homer and Joan Winegar and Charles and Louise Viele donated in memory of Dorothy Benton. Homer and Joan Winegar also donated in memory of Millie Marten Greenman. Alumni donations were received from William and Marlene (Tilburt) Bruce, Harry Nesman, Rex Bean, Harley Kinne, Gene Mon­ tgomery, Robert and Joyce (Rothaar) Meade, Edith Parks, Roberta (Shaw) Stimac, Kenneth Jones, Albert and Mary (Freighner) Bell, Elton Decker, Paul Pen­ nock, Merlin Gage, Gertrude (Powers) Montgomery, Audrey (Augustine) Deming, Susan (McMillen) Pollard, Violet (Spaulding) Higgins, Alfred and Helen (Hawkins) Decker, Helen (Rothaar) Bramble, Constance (Rothaar) Smith, Dennis and Donna (Higdon) Gaskill, Arnie (Curtis) Matve, Glen Clouse, Nancy (Moore) Ostergren, George Hoefl­ inger, Eleanor (Hawkins) Rawson, Amos Fox, Clare Tabor, Millard and Mary (McLaughlin) Pugh, Carroll Benedict, Don Baker, Robert Woodard, John “Jack” Garinger, John Fox, Lucy (Brovont) Wilcox, Robert Kline, Belva Green, Dorothy (Hufton) Firth, Maxine (Aldrich) Wieand, Clark “Bill” Hill Jr., Robert Snow and Kathy (Thrun) McLeod. Donations may be made in honor of as well as in memory of. Charles and Louise Viele donated in honor of Russell and Janice Joppie’s 50th and Ron and Kay Ramsey’s 25th anniversary. Junia and Elmer Jarvie and Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter donated in honor of the 1992 state champion Maple Valley girls track team. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 9 140th Annual Barry County Fair going strong all this week! 1 -1* ! 31 i Malala ** taihdri HRUit Mfclpjja «■ UbM । WL as).talk R i Mkiliu tel inriiEcffi! s H k B! tt ta 31a Wt ft ti a <(k a * tCnl *’** 01MW n 5 fflliF*11 *!*■ The 140th edition of the Barry County Fair runs until Saturday evening, July 25, at the fairgrounds on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. This year's fair will have some different entertainment acts, including country music star singer Janie Frickie, the rock group Lonesome Dave and Foghat and the musical comedy act ofDa Yoopers. Other entertainment will include supercross races, a demolition derby, hot air bal­ loon races, harness racing, the usual midway with conces­ sions, and rides furnished once again by W.G. Wade Shows. Admission again will be $5 for each adult, but the grand­ stand shows will be free. Of course, the heart and soul of the fair is the collec­ tion of 4-H activities, animal showing and judging and a rodeo. Tuesday will open with youth horse judging in the horse arena and youth poultry judging in the show arena at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m. there will be open class non-livestock judging and youth sheep judging, followed by open class at the show arena. The 4-H rodeo will get un­ der way at 1 p.m. at the grandstand. The rides will open at 2 p.m., with a special free ride night, which will require a sticker. Youth swine judging will be at 5 p.m. in the show arena and the 4-H rodeo will be back at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, will be Kids' Day, with youngsters ages 12 and under getting in free. Youth horse judging will begin the day at the horse arena at 8 a.m. Youth beef judging at 9 will be followed open class in the show arena. The Kids' Pedal Pull will e;E?S-; ® 0® kskU r* ai p Bt ^3 ® !.® jflT.MKS' F s pi^1 iitf? kiut®’7* jaB.fr*® EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP be held at 1 p.m., as will the start of the day's harness rac­ ing. Kids' Day will apply for the W. G. Wade Shows, with one less coupon on the rides. At 7 p.m., there will be two very different entertain­ ment events, the Michigan State Championship Super­ cross races at the grandstand and the Youth Talent Show at the Variety Tent. The open class draft and ponies judging will start at 8 a.m. Thursday, followed by youth draft horse judging at the show arena. Youth dairy and open class judging will be in the show arena at 12:30 p.m. See Barry County Fair, Page 14 • Residential • Commercial • Farm stock'a complete l(ne of ... We • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & □O OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0083 10076 NASHVILLE HW?. VERMONTVILLE. ATTENTION: CASTLETON MAPLE GROVE and WOODLAND TOWNSHIP VOTERS M M Paid by the Committee to Elect Orvin Moore • 7551 N. Hager Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 During my nearly six years as a county commissioner, I have been involved in many areas of responsibility. Various committee and board meetings meet during the day and some meet in the evening. I have made a commitment to participate and attend all assigned respon­ sibilities given to me by our BOARD of COMMISSIONERS. Some weeks I have meetings every day of the week. This must be my commitment to help keep general operations and county finance in a positive direction. I have appreciated your support in the past and I hope I can count on your support in the upcoming election. tazmxzxmz Come To The 140th Annual Featuring... at the NEW Barry County Expo Center Barry County Located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville GIANT MIDWAY Saturday, July 18 thru Saturday, July 25,1992 SATURDAY, JULY 18 9:00 a.m. YOUTH Dog Judging, Show Arena 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Non-Livestock Judging & Young Clovers, Horse Barn 12:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Open Non-Llvestock Entries Taken, Banquet Hall 12:00 noon Barrel Judging ADMISSION PRICES Friday, July 24th Daily General Admission -Adults.... *5.00 Daily Senior Citizens (65 & older).............. *3.00 Lonesome Dave’s Children 6-12.............................................. *1.00 Children 5 & Under.................................... Free Foghat SUNDAY, JULY 19 2:00 p.m. Gospel Music Jamboree, Grandstand FREE and Free Will Offering 2: 00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Open Class Non-Livestock Entries, Banquet Hall. (Flowers not until Monday) 3: 00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. Rabbit Crafts MONDAY, JULY 20 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 11:00 AM. 8:00 a.m. -12:00 noon Rabbit & Cavies Showmanship M11:—00 a.m. ALL ENTRIES CLOSED 1:00 p.m. Youth Goat Judging 1:00 p.m. Open Class Flower Judging 1:00p.m. Hamess Racing, Programs $1.00, Grand­ stand FREE 3: 00 p.m. Meat Rabbit Judging 4: 00 p.m. W.G. Wade Shows Open 4 p.m. until Closing Pay One Price $8.00 6:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest, Show Arena 8:00 p.m. Demolition Derby, Grandstand FREE 8:00 8: 00 9: 00 9:00 1: 00 2: 00 5:00 7: 00 a.m.Youth Horse Judging, Horse Arena a.m.Youth Poultry Judging, Show Arena a.m. Open Class Non-Livestock Judging a.m.Youth Sheep Judging, followed by Open Class, Show Arena p.m. 4-H Rodeo, Grandstand FREE p.m. W.G. Wade Shows Open, Free Ride Night WGRD Sticker Required p.m. Youth Swine Judging, Show Arena p.m. 4-H Rodeo, Grandstand FREE WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 - KID’S DAY (12 and Under FREE) 8: 00a.m. Youth Horse Judging, Horse Arena 9: 00a.m. Youth Beef Judging followed by Open Class, Show Arena 1:00p.m. Kid’s Pedal Pull 1: 00p.m. Harness Racing, Grandstand FREE 2: 00p.m. W.G. Wade Shows Open Kid’s Day One Less Coupon on Rides 7:00p.m. Michigan State Championship Supercross Races, Grandstand FREE 7:00 p.m. Youth Talent Show, Variety Tent THURSDAY, JULY 23 Open Class Draft and Ponies Judging followed by Youth Draft Horse Judging, Show Arena 12:30p:m. Youth Dairy & Open Class Judging, Show Arena 1:00p.m. Hamess Racing, Grandstand FREE 1:00p.m. Draft Horse Hitch Classes, Show Arena behind Horse Barn 2:00p.m.W.G. Wade Shows Pay One Price Day $8.00 4:00p.m.4-H Demonstrations, Variety Tent 6:00p.m.Livestock Skillathon, Show Arena 6: 00p.m.Hot Air Balloon Race, Weather Permitting 7: 00p.m.& 9:00 p.m. Janie Frickie, Grandstand FREE FREE Show of Champions, Show Arena Safety Tractor Contest Adult Beef Showmanship, Show Arena W.G. Wade Shows Open, Unlimited Rides $7.00, Noon 'til 5:00 p.m. 1:00p.m. Small Animal Sale Games & Contests Following Small Animal Sale 7:00p.m. DA Yoopers, Grandstand FREE Thurs., July 23 dayoopers 6:00 P.M. Saturday, Weather Permitting HOT AIR BALLOON RACES July 25 7:00 P.M. Grandstand FREE Livestock Fashion Show Sponsored by Livestock Sale show Friday, July 24 8:30 A.M Frl., July 24 • 2:00 p.m.^r®na Small Animal Sale Sat., July 25 • 1:00 SHOW ARENA Tuesday, July 21 7:00 P.M. reminder-banNCR PAY ONE PRICE DAYS Monday, July 20 Midway Opens 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23 Midway Opens 2 p.m. Sponsored by ... J-AD GRAPHICS PAY ONE PRICE... 4-H Rodeo Grandstand FREE Wednesday, July 22 • 7:00 p.m. Michigan State Championship And ride all day, as many rides as you like, as many times as you like. All ages. SUPERCROSS RACES Harness Racing Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 P.M. Each Day 8: 30 a.m. Livestock Fashion Show, Show Arena 9: 00a.m. Horse Games & Contests, Horse Arena 2:00p.m.Livestock Sale, Show Arena 2:00p.m.W.G. Wade Shows Opens 7:00p.m.& 9:00 p.m. Lonesome Dave’s Foghat, Grandstand FREE 8:30 a.m. 11:00a.m. 11: 00a.m: 12: 00p.m. Sponsored by Classic Rock ____93.7 Sponsored by WMUS FRIDAY, JULY 24 SATURDAY, JULY 25 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Grandstand FREE Thursday, July 23 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Grandstand TUESDAY, JULY 21 .8:00a.m. SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS ORVIN H. MOORE PROVEN EXPERIENCE for COUNTY COMMISSIONER PROGRAMS ‘1.00 Grandstand FREE Demolition Derby Monday, July 20 8:00 P.M. Grandstand FREE Sponsored d Grandstand FREE Join us at the New Barry County Expo Center located on M-37 between Hastings & Middleville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 10 Organizational Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Jr.-Sr. High School, 7:00 p.m., July 13, 1992 Members Present: J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. keep, R. Tobias, D. Tuckey, C. Wolff, O. Parks. Absent: T. Spoelstra. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by John Krolik and a roll call vote was taken for atten­ dance which is listed above. Mr. Krolik extended ap­ preciation to former board president Harold Stewart and introduced new board members Ron Tobias and Carroll Wolff. Election officers. 2. President: A nomination was made by Tobias and supported by Briggs to elect Carroll Wolff as President. A nomination was made by Leep and supported by Krolik to elect Dave Tuckey as President. A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs that nominations be closed. Vote was as follows: Carroll Wolff — Briggs, Tobias and Tuckey. Dave Tuckey - Krolik, Leep and Wolff. Tie vote. A second vote was taken as follows: Carroll Wolff - Briggs, Tobias and Tuckey. Dave Tuckey - Krolik, Leep and Wolff. Tie vote. Dave Tuckey withdrew from the running so Carroll Wolff could be president. Vote for Carroll Wolff as President: Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Tobias and Tuckey. Abstain: Wolff. Ab­ sent: Spoelstra. President: Carroll Wolff. 3. Vice-President: A nomination was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to elect Dave Tuckey as Vice-President. A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tobias to unanimously support Dave Tuckey as Vice­ President. Ayes: All present. Vice-President: Dave Tuckey. 4. Secretary: A nomination was made by Tobias to elect Joe Briggs as secretary. Mr. Briggs declined. A nomination was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to elect Ron Tobias as Secretary. A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to unanimously support Ron Tobias as Secretary. Ayes: All present. Secretary: Ron Tobias. 5. Treasurer: A nomination was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to unanimously support Leep Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Dry wall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings ADORABLE AKC SHARPEI puppies. Lots of wrinkles, top pedigree, $400-5600. Bellevue, 763-3616. $40,146.81. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Krolik to approve the payment of $31.78 for adjust­ ment of prior year tax to Eaton County Treasurer. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 16. Payroll: A motion was made by Leep and sup­ ported by Briggs to approve the transfer of funds from general to the payroll account for the July 10th payroll; $25,939.83. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 17. Communications: Dr. Parks read a letter of resignation from Jeannie Putnam. The position is posted. Dr. Parks responded to Mr. Brezger’s inquiry regar­ ding attendance policy. Dr. Parks stated our policy is in accordance with the law; the policy has appeal rights. 18. Reports: Principal Potter reported on recent Quest training (noting it is a very valuable program). Dr. Parks reviewed copy machine repair costs with the board and stated a maintenance agreement would not be cost effective. Dr. Parks presented and reviewed a summer maintenance and repair listing. There was discussion regarding the repairs. 19. Summer Maint.: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Krolik to attempt to obtain the building and trades through Eaton Intermediate School District to assist with the maintenance work at Maple Valley this summer. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 20. Kellogg Prin./Curriculum: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Krolik to employ a Kellogg combination Principal/Curriculum Director at Kellogg for the 92-93 schoool year. After further discussion, the vote was as followed: Ayes, Krolik, Leep and Tuckey. Nays: Briggs, Tobias and Wolff. Tie vote, therefore, motion failed. 21. Tuition Rates: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to set the tuition rates at $100.00 for secondary students and $20.00 for elemen­ tary students for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Motion carried. 22. Facility Rental Rates: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to approve the facility rental rates for the 92-93 school year (same as 91-92) as proposed by Dr. Parks. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 23. Hot Lunch Budget: Dr. Parks reviewed the revised hot lunch budget for 91-92 and the proposed 92-93 budget; one with recommended lunch price in­ creases and a budget representing no increases. A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to approve the proposed 92-93 hot lunch budget with the suggested lunch increases as recommended by Dr. Parks. Elementary: $1.25; Jr.-Sr. High: $1.50; Adults: $2.00; Milk. $.30; Reduced Lunch: $.40 (same as 91-92). Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Tuckey and Wolff. Nays: Tobias. Motion carried. 24. Adult Ed.: Candidate Terry Mix was interview­ ed for the position of Community Education Director. No action was taken at this time. 25. Science Teacher: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Leep to approve Mr. Lenz's recommendation and extend a teaching contract to Mr. Thomas Glasovatz for the 92-93 school year to teach junior high science. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 26. Executive Session: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to go into executive ses­ sion for the purpose of principal contract evaluation and negotiations. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. Time: 9:20 p.m. Open session resumed at 11:10 p.m. Due to the electrical storm there was a power outage. 27. Adjournment: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Briggs to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: All. Meeting Adjourned. Time: 11:10 p.m. Jobs Wanted MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. as Treasurer. Ayes: All present. Treasurer: Leep. 6. Committees: The board members will advise President Wolff which committees they desire to serve. 7. Meeting Dates: After discussion, a motion was made by Tobias and supported by Leep to hold the regular board of education meeting on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. in the jr.-sr. high school library. Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Tobias, and Wolff. Nays: Tuckey. Motion carried. 8. Membership: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Krolik to continue with four memberships (MASB, Informula School District Caucus, Michigan H.S. Athletic Assoc, and Eaton County School Boards Association) for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 9. Depository: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Briggs to continue with Hastings City Bank as the main depository of school funds. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Other investment banks are: Eaton Federal, Na­ tional Bank of Hastings, Great Lakes, Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan, Michigan National, First of America, and First Community of Charlotte. 10. Auditors: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Leep to continue with Battle Creek auditors, Foote and Lloyd for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 11. School Attorneys: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Tuckey to continue with at­ torneys Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 12. Board Member Compensation: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Briggs to continue with the annual board member compensation of $200.00 for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 13. Publications: After discussion, a motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Leep to subscribe to "The Board" for all board members for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Dr. Parks will have Michigan School Law Books in central office for sign out. 14. Minutes: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to approve the special board of education minutes of June 29th as presented. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 15. Bills Payable: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Krolik to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund in the amount of • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN] LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvill s CREDIT 1MC AVAILABLE Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family ofLeonard Joppie wishes to thank all the relatives, neighbors and friends for the many cards, flowers, phone calls and words of comfort received during the loss ofour loved one. Words can hardly convey our heart felt thanks. We wish to thank all those who gave to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund; that meant so much to him. Thanks to Reverend Paul Mergener, Reverend Tod Clark, Mr. Edgar Fleetham, Brian and Lorraine Benedict and the Rosier Funeral Home. Thanks also to the Bismark and Vermontville Ladies for the lunch following the service. He loved his family dearly and will be greatly' missed by all of us. Pets DAYCARE in my home with references. Reasonable rates. Tammy Christensen. 726-0425. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 5th annual 1992 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today, 1-800-PAGEANT, ext. 6171 (1-800-724-3268). Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY 10 beauti­ fully wooded acres. Ideal hunt­ ing and camping spot. Near Jordan River and Lake Bellaire. $9,500. $300 Down, $125/mo. 11% land contract Call North­ ern Land Company 1-800-968-3118. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Maple Valley Schools needs a part-time pediatric health care provider to care for a bright, active 5-year old child in a kindergarten program. Responsibilities include: 1. Oxygen delivery 2. Respiratory assessment 3. Respiratory treatment 4. Tracheal suctioning 5. Tracheal stomal care 6. Emergency treatment such as: seizure management, trach change, manual resuscitation and CPR Interested applicants are asked to contact Dr. Ozzie Parks, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096, (517) 852-9699 by July 27, 1992. , �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL I • Letterheads • Folders • Business cards • Books • invitations • Brochures • Labels • Posters • Political Signs • Rubber stamps • Balloons • Newsletters • calendars PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • Annual Reports • Flyers SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! • Tags • Envelopes Tickets • Business Forms • computer Forms • Catalogs If you're in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics, we can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry county's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility '616>M5-SO78 (616)945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the city Limits �The Mople Volley New*. Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Poge 12 Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Jr.-Sr. High School, 7:00 p.m., June 29, 1992 Members Present: H. Stewart, J. Briggs, L. Mengyan, T. Spoelstra, O. Parks, D. Tuckey. Members Absent: J. Krolik, B. keep. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Stewart. A roll call vote was taken for atten­ dance which is listed above. (D. Tuckey entered the meeting at 7:05 p.m.) 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Mengyan and sup­ ported by Spolestra to approve the minutes of the regular meeting ofJune 8, 1992. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Leep. Motion carried. 3. Bills: $17,181.60: After various questions were answered, a motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Stewart to approve the passing on bills payable from general fund. Ayes: All present. Ab­ sent: Krolik and Leep. Motion carried. 4. Payrolls: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to transfer the following payrolls from general fund to the payroll account: June 12, 1992...................................................... $33,369.28 June 26, 1992....................................................23,676.62 Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Leep. Motion carried. 5. Communications: Dr. Parks noted receipt of a letter from Michigan Employment Relations concern­ ing an unfair labor practice charge filed by the support union regarding the health care provider position. Dr. Parks believes that it will be resolved during negotiations. Citizen Steve Brezger read a statement he had prepared regarding the Maple Valley Schools atten­ dance policy. Dr. Parks will research this matter and report back to the board. 6. Reports: Dr. Parks reviewed a recent followup study of graduating students within the five school districts within Eaton Intermediate School District. The study will be turned over to the school improvement committee. Principal Lenz reported on the driver education' eligibility policy and updated the board concerning MEAP testing. 7. Operational Budget: Dr. Parks reviewed the proposed budget changes for the 91-92 school year and the proposed budget for the 92-93 school year. He stated the proposed hot lunch budget would be presented at the next board of education meeting. 8. 91-92 Budget: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra to approve the operational revised budget for the 91-92 school yearr as recommended by Dr. Parks; revenues $6,278,464 and expenditures $6,350,320. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Leep. Motion carried. (B. Leep entered the meeting at 8:27 p.m.) 9. 92-93 Budget: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Tuckey to approve the proposed operational budget for the 92-93 school year; revenues $6,403,986 and expenditures $6,559,487. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 10. 92-93 Athletic Budget: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra to approve the athletic budget for the 92-93 school year as recom­ mended by Athletic Director Bill Farnsworth; revenues $28,520.00 and expenditures $38,120.00. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 11. Photo Bids: After Bonnie Leep reviewed the Public Relations committee meeting, a motion was made by Stewart and supported by Spoelstra to accept the bid from J.H. Photography (local bidder) for school event pictures for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Stewart and Tuckey. Nays: Mengyan. Motion carried. 12. Copy Machine: After discussion, a motion was made by Briggs and supported by Spoelstra to pur­ chase a Savon 9710 from Adams/Remco, Inc. in the amount of $16,855 per the recommendations of Prin­ cipal Potter and board committee. The machine will be located at Fuller Elementary and the copy machine currently at Fuller will be used at Kellogg. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Mengyan, Spoelstra and Tuckey. Nays: Stewart. Motion carried. 13. Principal/Curriculum: Kellogg - Motion made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to refer the possibility of employing a new position of one-half time principal/one-half time curriculum director to the board finance committee. The committee will report back to the board at the next meeting. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Stewart and Tuckey. Nays: Mengyan. Motion carried. 14. G.T. Coordinator: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Mengyan to expend $2,160 for substitute teaching one day per week during the 92-93 school year to enable the gifted and talented coordinator to spend one day per week with elemen­ tary gifted and talented students. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 15. Paint Bids: A motion was made by Stewart Vermontville Hardware7^ • 6th ANNUAL > J2£ PA,! NT Garage Sale FLEA MARKET Every Thurs­ day at Kalamazoo Speedway, 8am-4pm. 623-8376. GARAGE SALE Saturday July 25 only! On comer of Sherman & East Street Sofa, chairs, stove, and lots ofkids-to adultsclothes. Plus miscellaneous. 9am-5pm. JULY 23RD, 24TH & 2STH 9-5. Furniture and collectibles. 1/2 mile south ofM-50 on Shay­ town. Loa Kinyon. LARGE DIVORCE garage sale, lots ofgood items, July 24, 25,26 at 7916 W. Vermontville Hwy. Vermontville, no pre­ sales, sale opens at 9a.m. For Sale Automotive 25°/oOffB?a;«St EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS... Deluxe interior Semi-Gloss Latex $4I /H1f25 Best Exterior Flat Latex $4I 7Z25 REGULAR *18.99 .................................... NOW REGULAR *22.99 ...................... NOW Master Touch Exterior Flat Latex (White Only) REGULAR *11.99 ................... NOW $Q00 • All paint is manufactured for H.W.I. by Sherwin-Williams • All sales cash and carry and subject to stock on hand. See our...CLOSEOUT PAINT DISPLAY 50%Qff TODAYS LEFT - ENDS JULY 31 St Vermontville Hardware MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096 131 S. LjaSh. SSmI Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FOR SALE 1984 Chevy S-10, 4-speed, good condition, asking $1300 OBO. 517-726-1310. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. and supported by Spoelstra to accept the low paint bid of a local supplier Vermontville Hardware. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 16. Custodial Maintenance Supplies: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Leep to accept supervisor Gerald Aldrich's recommendation as presented on custodial/maintenance supply bids for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 17. Student Transfer: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Tuckey to release Jamie Noteboom for the 92-93 school year to the Hastings School System subject to Hastings acceptance. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. (Mr. Mark Noteboom, parent, was present at the meeting.) 18. Interview - Adult Ed.: Mr. Dennis Rienstra was interviewed for the position of Adult Education Director. 19. Student Transfer: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Mengyan to approve Dr. Parks' recommendation and release Angie Delong for the 92-93 school year to the Hastings School System again this year subject to Hastings acceptance. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 20. Unpaid Leave: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to approve Dr. Parks recommendation and extend a one year unpaid leave of absence (no insurance) to Kelly Schoonbeck beginning August 21, 1992 and extending through August 21, 1993. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 21. Resignation S. Townsend: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to accept the resignation of teacher Susan Townsend. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 22. Resignation M. Garlinger: A motion was made by Mengyan and supported by Spoelstra to ac­ cept the resignation of teacher Melanie Garlinger. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 23. Resignation J. Putnam: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to grant Dr. Parks the authority to accept the resignation of Prin­ cipal Jeannie Putnam if another position outside the district (recently interviewed) is offered to her. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 24. Contract - Summer Vo-Ag: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Briggs to approve a summer contract to Vo-Ag Teacher Ronald Worth for this summer's program. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 25. Contract - Supt. Sec.: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to approve Dr. Parks recommendation and extend a 1'/: yr. contract to Jill Booher, Superintendent's Secretary, through June 30, 1993; salary to be negotiated later. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 26. Organizational Meeting: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Tuckey to hold the organiza­ tional board of education meeting Monday, July 13, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the jr.-sr. high school library. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 27. Board Member Recognition: Dr. Parks presented plaques to Lynn Mengyan and Harold Stewart in recognition for their dedicated service as board of education members. 28. Executive Session: A motion was made by Stewart and supported by Mengyan to go into ex­ ecutive session to review a written communication from our attorneys. Roll call vote: Briggs, Leep, Mengyan, Spoelstra, Stewart and Tuckey. Nays: None. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. Time: 10:29 p.m. Open session resumed at 11:03 p.m. 29. Adjournment: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:04 p.m. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik. Meeting adjourned. MINUTES APPROVED AT THE JULY 13, 1992 REGULAR MEETING. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. There will be a Public Hearing July 23, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 204 N. Main, Nashville to hear comments on a proposal to abandon all Nashville Village alleys except: RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002.___ GET MORE NEWS’ Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. 417 Reed Street to 514 Middle Street 323 State Street, West to the Fire Barn Fire Barn, South to Railroad Street 130 S. Main Street to the Sewer Plant 12872 S. Main.to Terrace Lane 101 S. Main Street to W. Sherman Street Nashville Village Council �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 13 Maple Valley teachers attend 'Box It Bag It' clinic ’O kJ O SNKx Middleville man scores 'hole-in-one' at local course Larry Tripp of Middleville (right) receives con­ gratulations from Mulberry Fore co-owner Tad Davis for a hole-in-one scored on the Nashville course last Wednesday. It was a first for Tripp, who was playing with his son Steve when he scored the lucky shot on the par-3 No. 10 hole, which Davis says is "147 yards uphill." This is the second hole-in-one reported at Mulberry Fore this year. Two others were scored there last season. Wednesday was Tripp's second visit to the Nashville course. THE WINNING TEAM 7 7 you CLASSIFIEDS get you WHERE YOU WANT TO GO mnsb|injiloliUltKj® is • bglis(Wftfj). 945-9554 Marcaroni, beans, spinners, construction paper, puffy paints, baggies, boxes strewn from one comer of the large room to another. Does this sound like mathematics? Well, it is! Thirty K-2 teachers from Eaton County spent a hectic week with Donna Burk from San Jose, California working on Box It Bag It Mathematics, coordinated through Eaton In­ termediate School District (ISD) and supported by Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, and Maple Valley Districts. Box It Bag It Mathematics is a set of resources for teachers who want to develop a rich activity center math program. Box it Bag it Mathematics is based on the following beliefs: • Young children learn best when they are actively involv­ ed in hands-on experiences with a variety of materials. • Understanding takes time; children need many ex­ periences in a wide variety of understanding a concept than children who labor silently over worksheets as a daily routine. For more detailed informa­ tion about this program, please call or write MLC Materials, P.O. Box 3226, Salem, OR 97302: Phone (503) 370-8130. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. Karen Seifert of Maplewood Elementary attended. contexts to acquire knowledge. • Children can’t be expected to notice the same things or come to the same levels of understanding at the same time; individual dif­ ferences should be anticipated and respected. • Language is central to learning mathematics. Children who can tell, draw, or act out story problems to il­ lustrate an operation, or ex­ plain to others how they solv­ ed a problem, are closer to applications accepted BETWEEN 4:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY IN THE SERVICE Timothy H. Hoyle Marine Capt. Timothy H. Hoyle, whose wife, Beverly, is the daughter of Beverly Heaven of 10502 Bell Road, Clarksville, recently returned with 4th Marine Expedi­ tionary Brigade, Naval Am­ phibious Base, Little Creek, Va., from the NAtO multina­ tional exercise ’’Teamwork 92.” Teamwork 92, was design­ ed to improve the profes­ sionalism and effectiveness of NATO forces while operating in the realistic environment of the North Atlantic and coastal waters of Norway. This operation included maritime, air, amphibious and field training exercises. In all, more than 45,000 troops, 170 ships and 300 air­ craft from 11 nations par­ ticipated in the exercise. Hoyle was one ofthousands of American service members who trained with Marines and sailors from Belgium, Beacon Services, Inc. Canada, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the United Kingdom. The 1975 graduate of Milford High School, Milford, and graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, joined the Marine Corps in March 1975. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Corner ofM-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150, (located In the Kent-i wood* Corporate > * Complex)* E £ 01 Complex) rteWlilofari, I Ms Iwjjfe H. M be t jr iaja ni Un# ■ taiWwii RM * ® er. MICHIGAN AVENUE'S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE * per room, double occupancy We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and just a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic’s, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100. ‘Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid for groups. cMcag® SAVE HORSEPOWER, TIME AND MONEY. ■ Only John Deere forage harvesters feature the Dura-Drum™ cuttterhead, with 40 segmented knives. Less plugging. UNIQUE DEAL, TOO 6.9% ■ Knife sharpening is a breeze. Adjustments, a cinch. Variable Rate Financing Up to 48 Months ■ When damaged, replace only a short knife. When worn, replace all 40 knives for a fraction of the cost of 12 long knives. GOOD DEALS...AND A GOOD DEAL MORE ।* | »» »i •••Jjjl L THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 • (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 945-9526 /IBX 'MFEIT lirewitliit �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 14 BARRY COUNTY FAIR, Again, harness racing at the grandstand will commence at 1 p.m., at the same time as will draft horse hitch classes at the show arena behind the horse bam. The pay-one-price special again will be in effect for the rides, from 2 p.m. until clos­ ing. 4-H demonstrations will be held at the variety tent at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m. will be the "Livestock Skillathon" at the show arena and a hot air bal­ Maple Valley teacher attends Ag workshop Continued from page 9 loon race, weather permitting. Singer Janie Fricke will be at the grandstand for two free shows, one at 7 and the other at 9 p.m. The livestock fashion show at the show arena will start Friday's activities, followed by horse games and contests at the horse arena at 9. Again, the rides will start at 2 p.m. The annual livestock sale will be in the show arena at 2 p.m. The entertainment for the evening will be provided free at the grandstand by Lone­ some Dave and Foghat, in shows at 7 and 9 p.m. On the last day, Saturday, July 25, the Show of Cham­ pions will start things at 8:30 a.m. A safety tractor contest will follow at 11 a.m., as will the adult beef showmanship at the show arena. Unlimited rides for $7 will be offered by W.G. Wade Shows from noon until 5 p.m. The small animal sale will take place at 1 p.m., followed by games and contests. Finishing the fair week will be the musical comedy of "Da Yoopers" in a free show at 7 p.m. at the grandstand. Maple Leaf Grange plans fund-raiser Eagles present scholarship President Charlie Alderink and Secretary Ron Carpenter of fhe Woodland Eagles #3782 present a $500 Scholarship check to Rachelle Cheesman of Nashville. Rachelle will be attending Western Michigan University. Scholarship checks are given each year by the Woodland Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary. Money is rais­ ed at the organization's first and third Sunday breakfast each month. Members of Maple Leaf Grange will serve a fund­ raising breakfast Saturday, Ju­ ly 25, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. A choice of three menus will be offered at the Grange Hall, located on M-66, about five miles south of Nashville. The public is invited to attend. Rummage and bake sale items also will be available. Ron Worth Wrap-up meetings set for Nashville Little League The Nashville Little League Baseball League will have two end-of season meetings, both at the fire bam in Nashville. A-coaches’ meeting will be held on July 21 at 6 p.m., and an open meeting is set for July 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for the year end report, and to take suggestions. NOTICE Castleton Township Residents The (3) requested extra millages on the ballots in the August 4 Primary for Castleton fire and ambulance equipment is NOT AN INCREASE but is a renewal and shift. PRESENT: % Mill Ambulance 1/2 Mill Fire REQUESTED: (Renewal) 1/4 Mill Ambulance (Renewal) 1/2 Mill Fire planning. Additional highlights of this years conference included presentations by Dr. Carroll (Jake) Wamhoff, chairman of the Department of Agricultural & Extension Education at MSU; Richard Karelse of the Michigan Department of Education and State FFA advisor, and Dr. Fred Poston, dean and vice provost of the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources at MSU. Also, educators were up­ dated on the progress gained on beginning a program for high school students toward advanced competency testing programs being designed in cooperation with departments at MSU'S College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. This week, long conference annually proves invaluable for participating members of the MAAE. Engagements Briggs * Lyttle to wed Sept. 26 Bellevue Village Players to hold auditions for musical The Bellevue Village Play­ ers will hold auditions for the smash musical “How To Succeed In Business Without Ron Worth, agriscience educator/FFA advisor at Maple Valley High School recently returned from the 73rd annual Michigan Association of Agriscience Educators (MAAE) Technical Agricultural Workshop. The purpose of this con­ ference each year is to update agriscience educators on technical aspects of the many diverse areas in agriscience, agribusiness, agricultural pro­ duction, and natural resources management. Worth had the opportunity to participate in many technical sessions, including workshops dealing with pro­ ject learning tree (K-12 natural resources curve.), project success (new teachers in agriscience), diagnostic testing of water and herbicide testing, advanced competency testing and module curriculum Really Trying" at 7 p.m. on July 27th and 28th, in the high school auditorium. The critics fell over them­ selves praising this wonderful musical satire on the organiza­ tion man. This is the story of a young man who climbs the corporate ladder and the young girl who hangs on during the climb, and then eventually wins him. The cast of characters includes the hero, J. Pierrepont Finch, who follows the simple rules in the book, How to Succeed in Business With­ out Really Trying, and falls into and out of every obstacle possible. Rosemary, the ador­ ing secretary; Smitty, the bubbly friend and Finch’s rival; the boss’ nephew, the office wolf; the executives, the secretarial pool, various office characters, the dangerous secretary, and the big boss, himselfmake up the rest ofthe list There are four major female roles and five major male roles, with many minor char­ acter parts, a full chorus, and great dance numbers. Cast members should be between the ages of 18 and 70. Those interested in leading roles should come with a prepared song. The production will be directed by Margaret Hart, with musical direction by Alan Stulberg, and choreogra­ phy by Shawn Hagadon. Performance dates are September 18, 19, 20 and September 25, 26, and 27. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Briggs of Hastings are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Heidi Sue, to Scott Lee Lyttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller of Hastings and Gary Lyttle of Orangeville. Heidi is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed by Felpausch in Lake Odessa. Scott is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed by Cove Distributors in Hastings. A Sept. 26 wedding is being planned. Heidi * Wigg Rebecca A. Heidi of Ver­ montville and Todd D. Wigg of Highland, will be united in marriage on Aug. 8, 1992. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Keith and Julie Heidi of Knoxville, Tenn. She is a 1991 graduate of Central Michigan University and is employed at Maple Valley School. The future groom is the son of David and Jill Wigg of Highland. He is a 1992 graduate of Central Michigan University. FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON COUPON | S1OO Off*250 Off । Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Minimum *600 Repair Expires 7/28/92 Minimum *1300 Repair ^Expires 7/28/92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday thru Friday COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner * Mich. uc. #1Z48 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 (Shift Ambulance to Fire) 1/4 Mill Fire 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » 616-527-2724 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press for our rates and deadlines. LAKcYuLIOOD Press Qfor business hours. ■Blews The Sun and News ITRPLE VALLEY new® ------------ TO PLACE AN AD...-----------^T| You will be asked to give your phone number. Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. ^5] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^61 Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. Hor T/iePsopfePoptr’ J Banner CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost &. Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSflk YOU* for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 21, 1992 — Page 16 Where Quality Counts Vermontville ^UM J OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 KS J fOlN 160 S. Main, Varmontville #M d 0C*1V5*"Wt5j4b'W Gapise^££: We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1992 • Lean & Meaty Bulk Pork steak Sausage lb Bulk America’s Finest Boneless -S--- I-R---L -—O--I--N--- T--- I-P--j America’s Finest Boneless SIRLOIN TIP a steak Bacon Rod SSS PRODUCE Sun Ripened Southern GROCERIES 4U7H«l L, R Peaches Flour JE*!39 ME 16 oz. Price Saver Sweet, Seedless Red or Green f 7 L>» Crapes Saltine crackers 22 oz. Price Saver 77Ffl1 L California Nectarines Coffee creamer *1129 $ Pudding ^R A 09* 18 oz. Jif fiflQQ .$l1 799 Peanut Butter *1 Crape Jelly 1 lb. Qtrs. Imperial Pepsi Heatherwood Farms gal. Orchard Grove */si°° VERAGES Margarine VitDMilk 6V2OZ. Asst. gal. .5159 Orange Juice 91 NR 9^R*A 9 Side Dishes 99* Bath Tissue Dozen Mountain Fresh DonutS BUY ONE, GET ONE EDEE FKEE FROZEN 16 oz. Price Saver Cut ’Nl| usC>h a J5i 9 Mb*A 99 A9 9 At Barbecue Sauce 4 Roll Pack Northern 32-oz. Price Saver DAIRY J/«100 S 18 oz. Open Pit Asst. Kraft Pasta wesson Oil 4 Pack Swiss Miss 59 99A Ketchup 24 oz. Singles^ opk8 P 16 oz. Campbell’s OR oA* Pringles Chips 32 oz. Price Saver 6 Packs Borden American GROCERIES 28 oz. Banquet $1179 Family Entrees 15 oz. Mrs. Butterworth 9 * ^0R NR A Dinner Rolls BAKERY 12 Pack Cans Mountain Fresh DOIIUtS Dozen BUY ONE NEEDrKEEEE CETO � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-07-28.pdf 663862a4c8a4e652886ded6921dc2208 PDF Text Text Bulk paid' U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS, Ml 4V05I Peneb Me. 9 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905g P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 52 — Tuesday, July 28, 1992 Nashville Village Council votes to abandon alley closure idea by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter After several months of tossing around a proposal to abandon most of Nashville’s alleys, the Village Council last Thursday decided to aban­ don the idea instead. The decision came after a public hearing attended by more than 20 people, most of whom were vocal in their opposition to alley closure. In addition, several written objections were received by the council A few spoke in favor of the idea, citing cases of alley misuse. “Ifyou’re going to keep the alleys open they should be maintained so we can drive down them,’’ local resident Herb Frith told the council. Merrill Dixon Jr. told the council that cars should not be allowed to park in alleys. “There’s no sense of it being an alley if you can’t go through it.” Most residential blocks in Nashville are criss-crossed with alleys constructed a century or more ago to facilitate access by horse-drawn firefighting equipment. They also served as pathways to stables located at the rear of some properties. In modem times the alleys have become a bone of con­ tention for the council. Although the alleys belong to the village, over the years some property owners have appropriated them for personal use without permission, installing fences, trash barrels, storage buildings or turning them into private driveways — rendering many of them impassable.. Because of these problems and repeated requests for indivivdual abandonment of alleys, President Pro Tem Ted Spoelstra recently proposed the village close all but six critical alleys, saying he was “sick and tired” of fighting over them. He pointed out the time the council wastes at every meeting talking about alleys. On Thursday, after Village President Ray Hinckley appointed an advisory committee of citizen volunteers to make a comprehensive study of all alleys in town, Spoelstra threw in the towel. “ It seems to me we are wasting our time even with he said. this committee, “We can’t (close the alleys); they don’t want it. Let’s turn it back to the people and deal with (indiviudal alley closure requests) on a need-do basis. ” In May the council scrapped a nine-step procedure for individual alley abandoment that had been used as a guideline since the early 1980s. There is no evidence the procedure was ever officially adopted by the council, but it was used in some of the five abandonments approved since 1978. Instead, council agreed in May to revert to the simplified provisions for abandonment spelled out in the General Law Village Charter, under which Nashville operates because portions of the council’s guidelines were found to be in direct conflict with state law. But Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer suggested Thursday that perhaps the state law does not go far enough to protect the rights of all affected property owners. The law calls for publication ofnotice of intent to vacate and the setting of a public hearing on the matter. See Alley Closure, Page 5 Nashville Fire Department Chief retires; moving to northern5949 by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter After more than three decades of racing to fires and other emergency calls, Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger has retired. The chief ended his local firefighting career June 1. He joined the department in January 1960, and has been chief for the past 22 years. He was senior member of the now 16-man volunteer force that covers the village of Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. Later this week, Yarger and his wife, the former Mariebelle Reed, will move permanently to their Houghton County vacation home at Kenton, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. They have sold their Nashville residence. A local native,' son of Winifred Yarger and Dennis Yarger Jr., Doug grew up in the village and attended Nashville schools. He retired in 1991 from BuickOldsmobile-Cadillac in Lans­ ing after more than 27 years service. His dedication as fire chief is well known in the com­ munity. In addition to time spent on emergency calls, Yarger could be found daily at See Fire Chief, Page 2 Nashville area voters see lively Barry County commissioner race by Susan Hinckley SatffWriter Political signs pepper yards in the the greater Nashville area, as the race of County Commissioner District 5 heats up. Incumbent Orvin H. Moore is being challenged for the Republican nomination in the Aug. 4 primary by Maple Grove Township Trustee Timothy Burd. At least one Nashville yard sprouts multiple signs suppor­ ting both candidates, each of whom is well-known in his hometown community. District 5 includes all of Maple Grove and Castleton townships and all but the nor­ thwest comer of Woodland Township. The winner of the August race will face Democrat Robert Dwyer of Nashville in the Nov. 3 general election. Orvin Moore of 7551 N. Hager Road is seeking his fourth two-year term on the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. During his sixyear tenure, he has been in­ volved in many projects and served on several committees, chairing four posts: County Finance, Region III Area Agency on Aging, Potowatomi RC&D Council; and Keyman Group. In addition, he has been vice chair of the Planning Commission, treasurer of the Airport Commission and a member of several board committees: County Develop­ ment, County Property, Or­ dinance Revisions and Remonumentation. Moore is a self-employed farmer and sells feed handling and tillage equipment. He has been married for 21 years to the former Nancy Skedgell of Nashville. The couple has Orvin Moore Timothy Burd three children — the oldest in college. “The County Commis­ sioner position is commonly referred to as a ‘part-time’ position,” notes Moore. “To be a commissioner, an in­ dividual must be willing to commit whatever time is necessary to keep informed on all the issues affecting their constituents.” On the recent issue of whether the board’s bi­ monthly meetings should be changed from the traditional daytime schedule to evenings, Moore said the choice “doesn’t make a bit of dif­ ference to me, it depends on what the constituency wants.” He points out that many board committee meetings are held in the daytime. Is the Board of Commis­ sioners responsible to the public? “Very much so,” says Moore. He said he does not feel that the County Register of Deeds office should be merged with the County Clerk’s office, an idea proposed by Carol Jones Dwyer, the Democratic can­ didate for Register of Deeds, who is seeking the office with the intent of abolishing what she sees as a needless expense. “The Register of Deeds of­ fice is one of the few offices that supports itself,” Moore points out. “I don’t know why we would want to elminiate an office that supports itself.” Should certain county of­ fices such as clerk, treasurer, register of deeds, drain com­ missioner, surveyor and sheriff be appointive rather than elective to help ensure that qualified people hold these important posts? Moore has this observation: “In many respects they ought to be appointed, but it still would be a political appoint­ ment. At least by being elected, people overall have a choice at the ballot box.” As chairman of Region HI Area Agency on Aging (in See Commissioner race, P6 GOP candidates vie for Castleton Township seats in Aug. 4 primary His 32-year firefighting career in Nashville now ended, Chief Doug Yarger is looking forward to a retirment of hunting, fishing and serving as a volunteer fireman in a remote Upper Peninsula community. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Castleton Township voters in the Aug. 4 primary will eliminate one of three GOP hopefuls seeking four-year terms as township trustees. Incumbent William Wilson is running for re-election to the seat he first won in 1988. Donald Langham, currently a member of the Castleton Township Board of Review, and retired Maple Valley school superintendent Carroll J. Wolff also will be on the ballot. Trustee Nelson Rasey, elected in 1978, decided not to seek re-election. All other candidates in the all-Republican Castleton Township slate are unopposed: Justin Cooley, 512 N. Main, Nashville, supervisor since 1973; Junia Jarvie, 1954 Price Road, Nashville, clerk since 1987; and Loretta Pix­ ley, 495 Sunset, Nashville, treasurer since 1984. William Wilson, 9549 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, is a self-employed See Castleton seats, Page 3 In This Issue • Wanted: Vermontville Township trustees • School Board OKs new Kellogg principal post • Barry County United Way to keep national affiliation • Jr. Farmers win top sheep honors at Barry County Fair �The Maple-VriJIey News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 2 FIRECHIEF , continued from front the* swtion.-taking care of paperwork, cleanup or whatever needed to be done. “Even when he worked (in Lansing) he spent one or two hours every day down there (at the station) doing fire reports,” said his wife. Over the years, family plans often have suddenly been put on hold by the call of duty. Some circumstances did not involve fires. The Yargers’ scheduled 25th anniversary dinner had to be cancelled in January 1978 when a severe snowstorm kept Nashville fireman busy delivering food and medicine to snowbound shut-ins. “He was at the fire station for four days,” remembers Mariebelle. A similar incident happened in the 1984 New Year’s Eve ice storm that left hundreds of Maple Valley area homes without heat or electricity. Returning home from a dance at the local VFW hall, the Yargers found a police car parked in their driveway. “We came from the party and cops were waiting for me,” laughs Yarger. The officers asked him to call out his men to help check for downed power lines and to clear fallen limbs. Yarger said patrolling that night was “a spooky situa­ Sherman) when Voyle went tion,” with ice hanging from by in his milk truck (respon­ everything. ding to the fire call). He never Some interruptions of fami­ came back.” ly plans had unexpectedly Another uncle, Glenn happy endings. Called out one Yarger, and two cousins were Thanksgiving Day to rescue a Battle Creek firemen, and cat from a tree south of town, Doug used to visit them at the firemen came home with their station. four homemade pumpkin pies Yarger has seen many presented by the grateful cat changes in the local depart­ owner. ment over the years. In the The most unforgettable fire earlier days the fire and am­ in Yarger’s memory is the one bulance departments were that destroyed the old general combined, and most of the store at Maple Grove in the volunteers were employed at 1970s. A mother and her businesses on Main Street. children perished in a second- When the siren sounded, they floor apartment. could race on foot to the fire “You never forget when station. Now, a number ofthe there are fatalities,” Yarger local volunteers work at outsaid. of-town jobs. Ironically, a tragedy nearly At the Yarger’s new home five decades ago helped spark 506 miles from Nashville, he Yarger’s youthful interest in will join the Duncan becoming a firefighter. His Township Fire Department. uncle, Voyle Varney, is the The volunteer force serves only Nashville fireman ever to two tiny towns, Kenton and perish in the line of duty. Sidnaw, and the surrounding The 30-year-old local rural area. milkman died in November “They have to have a lot of 1943 when he fell from the mutual aid,” Yarger says. roof of a home while fighting Their fire trucks are 1950s a fire at the Rube Norton farm models, the fire station has a five miles southeast of dirt floor, but the people are Nashville. very proud of the department. “I remember the day he “I don’t want to miss their went out on the fire,“ recalls January meeting,” he laughs. Yarger. “I was standing on “I want to make sure they the comer (on Main Street at don’t put me in as chief!” As A Group, Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us. Surplus food distribtions to resume Aug. 11-12 Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car is insured with the new Auto-Owners A+ program, saving money isn’t one of them. If you are a mem­ ber of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on your automobile insurance. Contact us now for more information. Capital Area Commodity Services Inc. will resume distribution of surplus foods in Eaton County on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 11 and 12. Commodities will be pro­ vided to families registered and which have been issued the new pink cards. Eligible people may pick up food at the sites that match their mailing addresses. The sites, dates and times for this area are as follows: Bellevue — City Hall, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Mulliken — at 190 Charlotte St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Sunfield — Sunfield Com­ munity Room on Main Street, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 9. Vermontville — Vermont­ ville Bible Church, 250 N. vfuto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car.Business TkiNo PrMton People,- Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ........... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ .............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Doug and Mariebelle Yarger soon will be relaxing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, when their Houghton County vacation home becomes their year-round residence. The couple love the scenic their four daughters and their visits. A family gathering for Christmas at the Hansen home region and they don’t mind families. Cathy Shepperly spending winters there. He lives at Buffalo, Mo.; Jamie has already been scheduled. And the Yargers will be enjoys hunting and fishing, Travoli at Findlay, Ohio; back in Nashville for the Sept. and both are fond of the local Robin Todd, Vermontville; 25 dinner the local fire depart­ residents, whom they say are and Denise Hansen, very friendly, helpful and Nashville. There are 10 ment will stage at the VFW grandchildren. hall in honor of Doug’s generous. Mariebelle, who worked six retirement. “If they’ve got two shirts, The couple recently ac­ they’d give one of them to years as a receptionist in the office of Dr. Thomas Myers cepted an invitation to attend a you,” Doug commented. The Yargers know two in Nashville and was active banquet at the annual conven­ other Barry County couples with the firemen’s auxiliary, tion of Michigan Fire Chiefs’ who have retired in the same also will be separated by 506 Association in Lansing. At area. The nearest town of any miles from her identical twin that event, Doug received a size is L’Anse, with a popula­ sister, Clarabelle Downing, pleasant surprise when he was who now lives a block away. tion about 2,100. presented with a lifetime But the Yargers plan to membership in the The move will take the Yargers some distance from return often to Nashville for association. A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship...... 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips*St., Nashville Sun. School........ .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....... .. 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..... 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe HRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morntng Worship , .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. TOD CLARK Main St., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 9. To be eligible for the com­ modity food program, family income must be at or below guidelines: A family of one, under 60 years of age, $8,853 annual income. Over 60 years ofage: $10,896. A family of two, under 60, $11,947. Over 60: $14,704. Family of three, under 60, $15,041. Over 60: $18,512. For each additional family member, add $3,094, for under 60. For over 60: add $3,808. Commodity cards may be applied for Capital Area Com­ munity Services offices at 100 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. — VOTE AUGUST 4 — TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by the Burd for Commissioner Committee 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship p 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 3 CASTLETON SEATS , ■‘^k. ^ s. ■ S ■>H ■> *4» *^i9k |J w rf L. s s ?s$ s$ S 1I * M ’ratifi* **ilW1li MEI ■ 'jsjjffliHl! ie nistnltafc- ■taM il lira, Mil EAUGUST4- ME# i*i>«* u W Ji**'"’ J|» farmer and has been a local volunteer firefighter since 1984. A lifelong area resi­ dent, he is married to the former Becky Maker. The couple has two young children. “Not too many people my age get involved” with politics,” notes Wilson, 27. He says serving on the township board has been a learning experience. “One thing I’ve learned is that you can’t satisfy everybody.” He recalls the public outcry in 1990 against property reassessments done by a pro­ fessional firm hired by the Township Board. “It wasn’t a popular deci­ sion at the time, but I’m not so sure it wasn’t fair,” Wilson says. “At least you know your neighbor is paying his fair share (of property taxes).” Wilson advocates continued support of the local fire and ambulance services. “It’s astounding with the rules and regulations coming out (from the state) the kind of money they will need to operate.” While he is too modest to brag about the Nashville Fire Department (because he is a member and his father, Earl, is now chief) Wilson says, “We have one of the finest ambulance departments around.” He notes that Castleton Township recently approved purchase of “Jaws of Life” extraction equipment for local emergency departments. Maple Grove Township is ex­ pected to follow suit. Both Castleton and Maple Grove voters will be asked to renew current millages for the local fire and ambulance departments on the August ballot. No tax increase will result in approval of either township’s request. In Maple Grove Township it will be a combined one-mill renewal request for equip­ ment, housing, maintenance and operation of both the fire and ambulance departments. In Castleton, where the department accounts are separate, voters will be asked to respond to three proposi­ tions that will effectively shift one quarter mill from the am­ bulance equipment fund to the fire equipment fund. It will appear on the ballot as a onehalf mill renewal for fire equipment; a one-quarter mill renewal for ambulance equip­ ment, and a one-quarter mill increase for fire equipment. Each measure is for four years. The combined assessment totals exactly the same as the current one mill, which is now divided equally by the two departments. The higher cost of fire equipment and the need to meet new fire department regulations are cited as reasons for the proposed shift. Also, the ambulance service generates revenue through client charges while the fire deparment does not. In addition to Castleton’s support of the fire and am­ bulance departments, Wilson is proud of the board’s new policy to survey township roads that need county attention. "I have a good working relationship with the County Road Commission,” Wilson notes. Overall, his service on the Township Board has been a rewarding experience. “I would encourage young peo­ ple to get involved” (in local government),” says Wilson, who was 23 when first elected to office. continued from front page Carroll Wolff Donald Langham, 120 Kellogg St., Nashville, a member of Castleton Township’s Board of Review for the past seven years, would be a newcomer to the trustee seat. A state-licensed self­ employed contractor and lifelong resident of the com­ munity, Langham served as Nashville’s Police Chief some 30 years ago and was a deputy for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. He has attended FBI police training schools, as well as Central Michigan University. His concern for the township is “to see more ac­ tion on issues the township people think are most impor­ tant. Some governmental units think bigger is always better, but I think the people’s voice should be heard more.” One of Langham’s concerns is pollution. “We have nice homes being built in the rural township which are taxed to their con­ struction value, and then we allow pollution, junk piles and other forms of health hazards to take place,” he observed. He calls for improved effort between various county deparments to solve the pro­ blems of pollution and taxation. Carroll J. Wolff, 307 Center Ct., Nashville, also is seeking a trustee seat on the Castleton Township Board. Wolff retired in 1990 after 28 years as superintendent of Maple Valley schools. In June he was elected to a one-year trustee seat on the Maple Valley Board of Education and earlier this month was chosen by his fellow board members to serve as president of the panel. He and his wife, Marge, have three grown children. He has a bachelor’s degree in business and master’s and specialist’s degrees in school administration. A top priority of the township, says Wolff, is to be able to continue to support the local fire and ambulance deparments. The Township Board, he says, must “try to work with the people and do the most we can for the people.” He cited the need to keep the public informed of what the board is doing. “If they have concerns they have a right to be there (at the township board meetings),” Wolff commented. He said the public should be informed when the Township Board will be meeting, especially the sessions not regularly scheduled. As far as plans for the new township hall on Reed Street, Wolff says, “I hope we get the best building we can with the funds available.” Donald Langham Present township officials have said that no new taxes would be needed to build the facility that will replace the present meeting hall at 98 S. Main St. The new hall will be located on a riverfront lot ad­ jacent to the west side of Carl’s Super Market on Reed Street. There is no contest in Maple Grove Township in the August election. Only one Democrat, Richard D. Spitzer, 5507 S. Clark Road, Nashville, will appear on the ballot. He is seeking the trustee post being vacated by Timothy Burd, a Republican running for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Spitzer formerly served on the board by appointment in not much for using superlatives always someone out there who has a better this or that .. . but we’d go nose to nose with anyone when it comes to quality ofour personal service and community $ commitment. January 1990 to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Trustee Monte Allen. But Burd challenged Spitzer for election to the post the follow­ ing November and defeated him by three votes. Three Maple Grove Township Republican in­ cumbents, all of rural Nashville, are unopposed in the August primary: Super­ visor Rod Crothers, 8105 Barryville Road; Clerk Susan K. Butler, 9752 Evart Road; and Trustee Floyd Shilton, 5104 Guy Road. Crothers and Butler have served on the board since 1984; Shilton since 1987. After 29 years as Maple Grove Township Treasurer, Joyce Starring is calling it quits. Newcomer Darla Cady of 6895 Barryville Road, a housewife and former bank employee, is an unopposed Republican candiate for the post. All township offices are for four-year terms. Some voters in the Maple Valley News circulation area will be casting ballots in the Assyria Township primary race. Candidates there, all unopposed Republican in­ cumbents, are Supervisor Paul Bartzen, 8392 Huff Road, Bellevue; Clerk Dena Miller, 10570 M-66, Nashville; Treasurer Nianne A. Jarrard, 10755 Guy Road, Nashville; and Trustees Kennth W. Struin, 8795 Baseline Road, Battle Creek, and Ar­ thur P. Hedges, 11600 Guy Road, Bellevue. We’re You know us we know you .. that’s what really matters. EaMEMaL FDIC FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS \ ' < TO SERVE YOU: .>.......„ J Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 ~"\r' 'Nashville -852-1830 "". .''v? Eaton Rapes’ 663- 1S5t;'^ • Olivet -740-2811 iW*® LENDER INSURED OFFICE H0UR H0URWf^« Monday-Friday 9*4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 _ Page 4 Memories of the Past Ionia Free Fair plans were big news back in 1928 by Susan Hinckley Death-defying aerial stunts, “sightseeing trips into cloudland,” a spectacular fireworks show and openingday auto races were among the exciting events planned for the 14th annual Ionia Free Fair in August 64 years ago. A report of the coming fair attractions and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on July 26, 1928. Ionia Free Fair to eclipse all previous shows Crews of electricians, ground keepers and carpenters are raising a ceaseless com­ motion at the Ionia Free Fair grounds as final alterations, enlargements and im­ provements are completed preparatory to the opening of the 14th annual fair, schedul­ ed this year for Aug. 13-18. In years past, the fair has earned a reputation as the finest county fair in this sec­ tion of the country, and perhaps anywhere in the coun­ try, and is acknowledged to be better than many state fairs, yet the record of the past will be obliterated by the unusual splendor of the features, the extent of the exhibits, the en­ try lists of the races and the amount of prizes and number of special attractions to be of­ fered this year. The established policy of the fair association has been maintained. Free gate admis­ sion, free parking space, free camping and picnic grounds, free attractions, the same as those that will be features at the Michigan state fair, give every visitor a real opportuni­ ty to see the fair in its entirety. There will be no delay in getting the event under way this year. With the opening of the gates, the show will be going full blast. Approved and sanctioned auto races will be one of the curtain raisers on Monday, Aug. 13. These will be repeated on the closing day. The livestock, agricultural, veterinary, conservation, health, domestic science and merchants* exhibits will be the largest and most comprehen­ sive in the history of the fair. Stunt flyers will thrill the crowds with their circus stunts. The rushing planes will tail spin, loop the loop, bank and whirl. There will be Immelman banks and zooming climbs and all of the spec­ tacular feats known only to the stunting aviators. Then, too, there will be the more sedate forms of flying, which will give passengers their chances to take sightseeing trips into cloudland with licensed and long experienced pilots at the controls. The great midway will be a blaze of lights, a melody of the familiar sounds, the odors of savory hot dogs and but­ tered popcorn. The ballyhoo will ring out and the thrump­ ing tom-toms will stir interest of the crowds. For those who seek excitement there will be plenty. For others who prefer to quietly wander through the exhibit buildings there will be full opportunity to avoid the blare of trumpets. The free acts and fireworks spectacle will be the greatest ever is the promise of pro­ ducers and of fair manage­ ment, and the fact that these are the same as will be shown at the state fair insures the public against disappointment. The fireworks spectacles will not be the same as those at the Detroit fair, but will be as elaborate and beautiful. The change of the program is made so that those who see the exhibition here may see a different one when they attend the state fair in September. no one has developed enough skill for tournament play. Ball team loses at Charlotte Sunday The Nashville ball team went to Charlotte Sunday afternoon and dropped a se­ cond game to the Eaton Coun­ ty nine by a score of 4-1. Martin and Yarger were the battery for Nashville, and Boyd and Moore for Charlotte. Martin got 13 strikeouts, but the locals had one bad session, in the sixth inning, when two errors and three safe hits gave their op­ ponents three of their four tallies. Next Sunday afternoon Ver­ montville will come here for the first game of the season between these two teams. Vermontville has been going quite good the past few weeks, and this game should draw a good crowd. Ulf* Ik"®1 Buttered popcorn lent a special aroma to fair midways, and the 1928 Ionia Free Fair would be no exception. This wagon, however, is being operated on the streets of Nashville (circa-1910) by Harry Miller (right). Fairs gave rural folks a welcome respite from hard work and ah opportunity to visit with friends and neighbors while taking in the sightsdnd sounds. was resting as easily as could1 — Jim Hamilton was called Some from this way attended be expected. to Marshall Tuesday to attend the railroad men’s picnic at — Mr. and Mrs. C. 'R the funeral of a cousin, Fred Roscoe were in Ainger last Hamilton, who died suddently Thomappie Lake Sunday. News in Brief — (West Vermontville) Wednesday, attending the as he was reparing a binder. Alice Hardy had the misfor­ — Douglas McNitt, who Pioneer Church reunion. — E. L. Kane motored to tune to fall down a cellar and recently fell from a fence and They report a good time with Sutton’s Bay Sunday with his dislocate her right elbow. The broke his rightt arm, was old-time friends. In the after­ brought home Saturday after noon, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe mother, Mrs. Kyser, who will case was looked after at Pen­ spend the summer months spending ten days in the attended the funeral of Haney with her daughter, Mrs. Fred nock Hospital. — (Kalamo) John Spores hospital at Grand Rapids. The p p. e Wilson, a resident ofKalamo. llad is getting along in good lost a horse last week. Services were held from the Heimforth. — Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Apshape, but will be confined to — (Lakeview) Frank Kalamo Church, and inter­ pelman and daughter Vivian his bed for a week or so yet. Bryans is helping Robert Mar­ ment made in the nearby and A. N. Appelman left tin with his harvesting, — Donald Shupp, son of cemetery. Tuesday morning for a week Mr. and Mrs. Will Shupp, iis — (Morgan) Mr. and Mrs. — The ladies of the Nor­ or ten-day’s trip to Niagara iin a Battle Creek hospital suf­ thwest Kalamo sewing club Nelson Brumm have gone to Falls, Port Huron and Detroit. Allegan for a few weeks as fering from injuries sustained and friends attended a lawn — Kennth Lykins, Mr. Brumm is inspecting bees when he fell from a third story party at the home of Mrs. window in the factory where Stanley Mix Wednesday after­ Maynard Knoll, Harold in the county. — (Maple Grove Center) he was working. Donald felt noon to discuss the home Wright and Samuel Hamilton left about midnight Saturday Miss Bertha Palmer is in Bat­ ill in the morning when he management project work for Niagara Falls. Quoit experts give local went to work, and it is suppos­ from MSC for the year, and it tle Creek, working in the — Ward Smith, the A. M. home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert exhibition ed he went to the window for was decided to reorganize. A Smith Co. relief man, is Camfld and Hansford air, became dizzy and fell out. larger membership will be working at the local station Dickinson. Jackson, sons of the Iowa ex­ X-ray pictures show no bones — (Kalamo) Mr. and Mrs. secured next year, and 20 while Kenneth Lykins is on pert, visited Nashville Thurs­ were broken, but he was unF. F. Mathews ride in a new members were enrolled that his vacation. day night of last week and conscious about 36 hours, and day. The following officers auto. — Elizabeth Gibson is gave an interesting exhibition is suffering from pains in his — (Northeast Castleton) A were elected: chairman, Mrs. spending a few days with her of fancy and trick horseshoe chest. He fell among a lot of Charles Mix; secretary­ party coss py consistingg o of Mr.. and aunt, Mrs. F. W. Hughes, of Mrs. William Mater and Bobpitching. pitching. broken glass and tin and treasurer, Mrs. Gilbert Prairieville, who recently by, Dr. and Mrs. Orville The boys put up a very received several bad gashes gashes. Dickinson; leaders, Mrs. broke her arm. clever show, and after a match His parents have visited him Mater and Gene, Mrs. Sarah Clyde Hamilton and Mrs. Earl — Fred Miller went to Mater and her sister, Mrs. set of three games, did some several times. Tarbell. Hartford Tuesday and will spectacular fancy pitching, — Mrs. Robert Surine was — About 35 members of make the round of the fairs George Reed and daughter thowing ringers over taken to Pennock Hospital the Bivens family with their this season again, with his Helen Grace of Florida, Mr. blankets, ringing matches, Monday, and on Tuesday and Mrs. Clarence Mater, friends gathered at the F. F. striking machine. throwing ringers over each morning underwent an operaMr. and Mrs. L. P. Edmonds Everts “Hillcrest Cabin” in — Congressman Carl E. and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Purothers’ heads, through arms, tion for removal of tumors Assyria for a reunion Sunday. Mapes called on his aunts chis, Sr., motored to John between legs, and in about from the 'stomach. The Relatives were present from Mrs. Palmerton and Mrs. Ball park at Grand Rapids every manner conceivable. surgical work was done by Battle Creek, Charlotte and Brooks Monday. They also instructed some Dr. Webb of Grand Rapids, Sunday where they enjoyed a many other nearby places. Many Nashvillites basket dinnerr and viewed of the local fanss in tthe assisted by Dr. Lathrop. The Those from a distance were visited the Getz farm near places of interest. rudiments of the game but in patient stood the ordeal iin Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holland Sunday, among spite ofdiligent practice since, good shape, and at last reports — (South Vermontville) Bivens of Omaha, Neb., and whom were Charles Betts and Jess Tarbells are moving to Alvah Bivens of Ontario, family, Charles Dahlhouse r Neassshviallre. Calif., in whose honor this and family, Harry Green and — (Morgan) Mr. and Mrs. event was staged. family, Percy Penfold and Leo King spent the weekend — Mr. and Mrs. Charles family, and L. G. Cole and in their new home in Lansing. Chew and daughter of family. — (Martin Comers) Mr. Mansfield, Ohio, were guests — Mrs. C. P. Sprague and Mrs. Milo Barry are re­ at the home of Mr. and Mrs. spent from Thursday until paperng ttheir house south of David L. Marshall Saturday, Sunday in Grand Rapids help- tpapering phep schgool l house and will leaving for Northern ing to care for her little grand­ move back into the same. We Michigan Sunday morning. daughter, only daughter of are glad to welcome them Mr. Chew and Dave have Mr. and Mrs. George back to the neighborhood. hunted together in the north Troeger, who is seriously ill. woods many times, but had Mr. Sprague was at Grand not seen each other for 20 Rapids Sunday. years. — (Kalamo) Haney — Mrs. Gladys Belson is Wilson, 64, passed away having the interior of her Monday following a long ilbakery re-decorated this week lness. Suffering from a cancer with new wallpaper. on the face, he was able to be — Ralph McNitt is taking about until a month ago when his vacation from the Farmers his condition took a decided & Merchants Bank this week. change for the worse, he be- ‘ Now we didn’t get this from ing confined to his bed until • > Maple Valley Athletic Boosters s Ralph himselfthat he is taking death came as a welcome ! a ““vacation, vacation,”” because because pro pro-­ Mthat thaartsera ehraall hold, hooflNd,as(from (hfrvoimlle Mt) MStt)unF^rnTnnev Ft frlvniTnnnnneJv? Ftes F /tkes e Bolo B<olo M M'' °' °' relief. Mr. Wilson was a life­ ;! i bably he wouldn’t call it just Mars a of Marshall o Nashville Nas ve Stu tunt ^nt flvinn vnnnJ nJ?„ „ /k < G° .°Hoffman and Myrtle long resident of Kalamo, hav- ; > MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 that when one “vacations” to attractions at fairs in the ^arlj Xs °irp,°ne ride were maior ing been bom on the farm ■ THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M P.M.9 work on a farm. Anyhow, । Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 E where h hi death his dh occurred. d that’s our version of it. — (South Vermontville) • BINGO I fai*!1 wm®9 (nailtfc tai.t£2 Gutai Ddntsu »l tai oi & Ppi fata M St S Ha fag Mi �The Maple Valley News. Nashville Tuesday. July 28. 1992 — Page 5 ALLEY CLOSURE r "nah , Skbku ! •c. •Ifc. •Ifc •Mil ik?” 'I((*»i» hh M Z*£**»1 Z*£**» h,k?* “Ifthey don’t see the notice in the paper there’s no way they would know (the alley) is up for closing,” Dwyer noted. “It would seem fair to have some (additional) kind of notice.” She suggested letters be sent io all affected property owners. Hinckley asked Dwyer and Spoelstra, who comprise the council’s Policy Committee, to come up with a new alley abandonment policy that is compatible with the state law. Trustee Richard Tobias warned the council of poten­ tial problems if the village re­ tains ownership of the alleys. “If we aren’t going to take care of these alleys we’re headed for a lawsuit; it’sjust a matter of time. If an alley is blocked or partially blocked we ought to clean it out.” Tobias said he recently saw a 5-year-old girl nearly get struck by a vehicle in an alley. The village does not routinely maintain most residential alleys. It is nearly impossible to get gravel trucks or snow plows down them because of their narrow width. Encroachment by abut­ ting property owners adds to the problem, as does the legal placement of utility poles on village-approved easements. When an alley is abandoned by the village, adjoining homeowners each assume ownership to the center of the throughfare, a situation that could restrict vehicular access continued from front page to either property. In a related matter last week, the council postponed until Sept. 10 a hearing on alley closure requested by Nashville Baptist Church. The Baptists’ request for abandon­ ment was turned down by the council in close votes in Oc­ tober 1990 and again last March. The Baptists have been seeking abandonment of an alley north of their church on Phillips Street in order to at­ tach a fellowship hall­ gymnasium to the north side of the building. The church owns all but one ofthe proper­ ties abutting the entire east­ west alley, which would be only partially covered by the new structure. The latest request also asks for abandonment of the south end of an alley at the rear of the church. In other action Thursday, the council voted not to con­ tribute financially to correc­ tion of a driveway problem at the Carroll Wolffhome at 307 Center Court. The village replaced an underdrive drainage tube at no cost in 1984, and now the tube is ris­ ing and causing Wolffs driveway to heave and rain­ water to stand in the ditch. “We did something for free, and now ifwe have to re­ do it it will cost him what it would have cost him original­ ly,” said Dwyer. “The village shouldn’t have been there in the first place,” said Hinckley. “It’s up to It's a each property owner to hire a Cassie Jo DePriester, born contractor to do it.” He said tubes for all other June 4th, to Tory DePriester and Tom Piper at Sparrow properties in the Fuller Heights subdivision have been Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 8 the responsiblity of the ozs. Maternal grandparents are owners. Proposed repairs on the Valorie Newcomb of Casa Wolff drain were estimated at Grande, Ariz. and Norman $995 when the matter was DePriester of Onaway. first brought to the council’s Fraternal grandparents are attention late last year. Mike Piper of Diamondale Also Thursday, Dwyer and Becky Piper of Delton. Great grandparents are Mr. reported on a communication from the village attorney on and Mrs. William Moon and her request for a legal opinion Mr. and Mrs. Pete Symonds; great great grandparent is on ownership of the Thornap­ ple River mill race and island Melcom Symonds, all of adjacent to the dam. Jack Nashville. girl! a g«: “f■■t Ila,. Il la,.mbii W“ "! Mlteiib i bt mtn 11 tarO. nd Mb lie *“Ddm on -(JtejMiJbk s«» f.f.ltabmiftiia A tail -Mfflto* 1M1 jbes, rf Mn. WMteMte Mil) ij, kill It M ItailtaltW otv j[jjj|b*'l| id ri (tap itta ifcnlllt^* tai*1 •’S j« -|S* Ti j ^*4 ni .u Jt I — B.A. Spring Arbor College — A.A. Jordan College — Commissioner, Hastings Charter Revision Commission — Accountant, D.L. Accounting & Tax Services, Inc. — Treasurer, Hastings Jaycees Sean Lester DeGroote recently purchased the old mill site and is con­ structing a new Good Time Pizza building on the property along North Main Street. Dwyer said the village at­ torney feels DeGroot owns the island and the mill race. She describes the decision as a “win-win situation” because it “gives Mr. DeGroot what he was looking for to enhance the value ofhis property” and relieves the village of the responsiblity and liability of maintaining the race. The village still owns the dam, and in order to maintain access for repairs, retained a 10-foot easement across the property when it was sold by the village to private owners in the late 1970s. In other business, council called for a crackdown on people riding bikes on sidewalks in the business district. Most are children. “I don’t know how we’re going to stop this, Spoelstra said. “One of these times they're going to nail someone coming out of the stores.” He said that signs installed on Main Street had helped for a while but “it’s getting worse all the time.” Dwyer said police officers have authority to impound the bicycles. “If there’s a way to fine (the vioiatersi we should.” said Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. Council approved a 15-cent hourly increase for Scott Decker in recognition of the state wastewater license he earned last week. Decker now holds all three state licenses required for operation of Nashville's municipal water and sewer systems. After an executive session with Decker, council also ap­ proved an additional 61-cent hourly increase, retroactive to June 1, to run until DPW Supervisor Leon Frith is back to work. Frith has been off several months for back surgery. In his absence. Decker has taken on added duties and has done extensive paperwork to bring the village into com­ pliance with Michigan Oc­ cupational Safety and Health Act. Before going into closed session Decker told the coun­ cil that fines levied by MIOSHA against Nashville for non-compliance in various categories now total $2,800. He cited lack of communica- tion in the DPW and said he believes the council was unaware that warnings of im­ pending fines for “failure to abate” had been issued by the state last January. The village was given time to correct the problems before the fines were levied. The incidents date back to June 1991, and primarily in­ volve lack of paperwork on safety procedures required in handling what the state views as hazardous chemicals, in- cluding paints and common household cleansers. Other fines dealt with inadequate or malfunctioning equipment, and lack of electrical safety lock-out systems. Hinckley credited Decker with making impressive strides in handling the backlog ofpaperwork and in arranging recent safety training sessions conducted by a MIOSHA representative for all village employees. Hinckley attended class with the crew. BRING OUT THE best in you WITH A NEW STYLE AT ... Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angle - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam • Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT Choose. US Government or Tax FREE* Money Market Funds Open Your Investment Account at Hastings City Bank today! ■High level of income ■Earned daily, paid monthly ■Easy access to your money ■No penalties ■Convenience of using your hometown bank YES! Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 Please send me a Prospectus with more complete information about Community®* Mutual Funds, including details on distribu-­ tion and shareholder servicing, and informa informa-­ tion about fees and expenses associated with an investment in the fund. I will read the Prospectus carefully before I invest or send money. Name Address Citv__ State Community* US Government Money Market Fund Community* Tat Free Money Market Fund Zip: Phone iHomel Phone i^sl: Available only th rough Community Banks Although Communit/" Mutual Funds are structured to be of high investment quaky, investments in them are not guaranteed byyour bank and are not FDIC insured. as Shareholder Sevang Agere Funds are sponsored and distributed by Signature Broker-Dealer Services. Inc.. 6 St. James. Boston, MA 02116. For nfocmaton on tne Community Bank Investment Account for the Community* Mutual Finds, complete me coupon and cal or slop ty today BARRY COUNTY TREASURER REPUBLICAN Vote August 4, 1992 Paid by: Laster for Treasurer P.O. Bos 244. Hastings, Ml 490S8 Phone 948-4223 member FDIC Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 ’May be subjea to state taxes, and for im«$tors subjea to alternative minimum tax. a smal portion of tne income may be subjea to federal tax. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 6 WANTED: Two Vermontville Township trustees COMMISSIONER RACE , continued from front page 3rd District Republican Com­ mittee and its secretary for 1988-89. A year, ago he was elected as a trustee to the Maple Grove Township Board and serves on the Transfer­ Recycling Board for the township. Burd, 32, has owned and operated Tim’s Pizza Place in Olivet since 1985, while also working as a guard for the Michigan State Department of Corrections since 1989. He also has been a salesman for Maple Valley Real Estate since 1991. In the early to mid-1980s he was a truck gardener, factory worker and sold real estate. “Regardless ofthe outcome ofthis commissioner’s race, it is my intention to leave the Department of Corrections before the first of the year,” Burd says. “I don’t consider being a county commissioner a part-time job. It will be my primary focus.” Burd is married to the former Kari Hart and is father to two girls: Kayla and Lacey. which Barry County Commis­ sion On Aging is represented), Moore was in­ volved with the AAA’s recent decision to grant a severance package to its director, Dr. Joseph Ham. “The choices available (to the board) were presented by an attorney,” Moore said. “There was a threat of litiga­ tion. Given the potential cost of a jury trial, it appeared to be the best option for the board.” He adds: “There never has been a reduction in senior pro­ gram funding due to any settlement.” Timothy Burd of 5270 N. Assyria Road, Nashville, is trying to unseat Moore in his first bid for a County Com­ mission seat, but he is not a newcomer to the Barry Coun­ ty political scene. From 1986 until the present he has been a precinct delegate for Maple Grove Township, a member of the Barry County Republican Executive Com­ mittee, and a member of the REDKEN PRODUCTS HAIR & NAILS Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa Rene A. Swift, Owner Ph. 616-374-1117 Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate EATON BOARD OF REALTORS 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE WARRANTY Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available • GOOD “STARTER” OR “RETIRE­ 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees, one block from Southeastern School. Call Homer for more details. (H-162) MENT” HOME IN HASTINGS - $24,900 ■ LAKE ODESSA ■ BACK ON 3 galow, living room, kitchen, on city lot in Call Don. THE MARKET - REALTOR® bedroom bun­ room, dining 1 car garage Lake Odessa. (LO-394) 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ....... 852-2012 ....... 726-0122 ....... 852-1543 Eves “EXTRA NICE” FAMILY HOME IN One block from town, 6 room, 3 bed­ room, 1'/s baths, newly remodeled home — Ready to "move in"! Large fenced lot, mature shade & nice yard. You must see this one to appreciate all the features!! Call Homer. (V-164) VERMONTVILLE The Barry County United Way Board of Dirctors, after careful deliberation and discussion, has decided to continue affiliation with the United Way of America. The board agreed to pay $1,000 for services rendered to the Barry County United Way. “The board of directors of the Barry County United Way recognize that we still receive many benefits from the organization,” said executive director Cathy Williamson. The benefits include use of United Way name and logo, training for campaign volunteers, national publicity on the values of United Way, and United Way campaign materials at discounted costs. The United Way network distributes funds as directed Real Estate SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON S ACRES - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) Nice 4 bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) NE OF VERMONTVILLE - VACANT LAND YOUR CHOICE ■ 3 ACRE PARCELS - "Perk tested", Charlotte Schools. Call Homer. (VL-160) 20 ACRES TERMS - ■ LAND POND NICE & NEAT!! 50 ACRE FARM Nice 3 bedroom home with pole bldg, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. (F-160) WEST OF CHARLOTTE - CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two par­ k cels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) NASHVILLE • NOW $59,500 dresses except Todd, who lives at rural Nashville. Hansen would be a newcomer to the board, replacing Wilbur Marsh, who chose not to run for re­ election. For the District No. 1 Eaton County Commissioner seat, Republican incumbent John Fisher of Sunfield is unoppos­ ed. He is virtually assured of re-election in November as there is no Democratic oppo­ nent on the ballot. Fisher was elected to the £ £ No one filed for two open trustee seats and, according to Clerk Janice Baker, as of last week no one had launched an organized write-in campaign. 5 5 seat in 1990 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Edgar Fleetham. State Rep. Frank Fit­ zgerald, incumbent Republican candidate for the new 71st House District, will be challenged for the GOP nomination by Guy Richard­ son of Grand Ledge. Ron Davis of Charlotte is seeking the post as a Democrat. Fitzgerald has represented the 56th district since 1986. The newly-created 71st House District will iuclude all of Eaton County except the city of Eaton Rapids and Hamlin Township. Barry County United Way to keep national affiliation — JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • Two openings with no can­ didates mean a couple of blank spots on the Aug. 4 primary ballot in Vermont­ ville Township. No one filed for two open trustee seats and, according to Clerk Janice Baker, as of last week no one had launched an organized write-in campaign. Both Dion Rasey and Robert Siple, current trustees whose terms are expriring, took out nominating petitions earlier this year but did not file them. Ifwrite-in candidates do not appear on the ballots, the re­ maining three members of the board will have to appoint two people to fill the trustee seats until the next regularly scheduled election. Republican incumbents who will be on the ballot for fouryear terms are Supervisor Russell Laverty, 6967 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville; Clerk Janice Baker, 470 E. Main St., and Treasurer Rachel Weiler, 6886 Ver­ montville Highway. Baker has been in office since 1980; Weiler since 1988, and Laverty since 1989. On a non-partisan ballot, six candidates will seek six seats on the Vermontville Township Library Board. They are Shirley Harmon, 360 S. Main St.; Joan Hansen, 197 W. First St.; Robert Todd, 7400 Hager Road; Madelyn Forest, 340 W. Main St.; and Mary Fisher, 7277 N. Ionia Road. All have Vermontville ad- Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) HWIS‘ lean toward consolidating the two offices.” Burd said the matter needs more study to guarantee that it would be a money-saving move. As far as electing or appoin­ ting key county positions, Burd favors the former. “I believe any time the general public can choose their public servants, the bet­ ter off we are. Elected of­ ficials should have to answer to the people directly.” He added, however, that if any changes should take place in these offices, “We may want to question the need for them to be partisan offices.” In the Area Agency on Ag­ ing case, Burd noted the direc­ tor “was asked to leave his position as a result of his own actions. He was not entitled to nor did he deserve any severance pay. If Dr. Ham was deemed by the board to be incompetent and ineffec­ tive, he needed to be removed from his post. “The AAA board gave Dr. Ham $25,000 plus his salary through the end ofNovember, adding almost $20,000 more. That means a total of at least $45,000 was diverted from services for the elderly,” con­ tinued Burd. “The AAA Board was afraid of a lawsuit so they gave Dr. Ham whatever he asked for.” Burd said the board “show­ ed a tremendous lack of backbone in this situation.” Burd said he would never “cave in to demands” in such a situation. “Standing up and fighting for what’s right is the real issue here.” & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Phone (517) 852-1915 I or Phone 852-1916 Broker He enjoys family activities, religion, politics, reading, collecting antique money, and community activities. Regarding day-evening meetings of the board, Burd noted: “Most people work during the day so the proper action for the commission to take is to schedule at least one evening meeting a month on a permanent basis.” He said elected officials have to be accessible to the public. Burd said he believes the County Board must be respon­ sive to the public. “Taxpayers pay the bills. All elected officials must be ready to answer to them. Anyone elected to office who is not compelled to serve the public should resign.” On the clerk-register of deeds merger, Burd observed: “A lot of counties have one office (clerk-register) whereas we have two. Usually These counties are either very small populations where one person can deal with it effectively or larger counties where the clerk-register serves as an overseer-mananger of the office. “If we have to hire two more people (one for clerk work and one for register of deeds work) we will end up with three people where we had two before. It is con­ ceivable, however, that the positions could be con­ solidated into one office and run more effectively and more efficiently. I would definitely - LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ Cute farm house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! (F-156) -dl VILLE - ANTRIM COUNTY 10 beauti­ fully wooded acres. Ideal hunt­ ing and camping spot. Near Jordan River and Lake Bellaire. $9,500. $300 Down, $125/mo. 11% land contract Call North­ ern Land Company 1-800-968-3118. by donors. The Barry County United Way received $50,000 from this source in the 1991-92 campaign. This results from people working outside the countyand designating their United Way gift to Barry County. “This source of funds is vital to the success of our an­ nual fund drive,” Williamson said. The United Way of America also serves as a pass­ through agency, in which food items and emergency utility payments are provided to Barry County people. This amounts to about $35,000 of in-kind assistance coming to Barry County, which is ad­ ministered locally for Barry County people. This year, the Barry County United Way Campaign goal is $271,700, which represents a 7 percent increase over last year’s pledges. The campaign goal is driven by the request of the 20 local agencies who request money for their pro­ grams to serve Barry County people. More than one third of the people living in Barry County used agency services in 1991. — VOTE AUGUST 4 — TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER Paid for by the Burd for Commissioner Committee 5270 Assyria Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 Let’s Be Realistic The election year has become a time for glit­ tering promises and glowing generalities. History indicates that campaign rhetoric of this kind has little substance. There are no Paid for by The Committee to Elect simple answers to complex problems. We Orvln H. Moore, 7751 N. Hager Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 urge voters to seek out the candidate who is experienced, principled and realistic. Only such a person can be an effective representative of the people. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 7 Health officials urge eye exams for at-risk diabetics Obituaries t K Ernest J. Withey _ W: S• s$‘ : •»> . A »> IS s ’'•S tev 121’ 11121’•’Mllr •’ 4 as taft 2j VERMONTVILLE - Ernest J. Withey, 67 of Vermontville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 1992 at his home. Mr. Withey was bom on July 27,1924 in Clinton Coun­ ty, the son of Lafayette and Jenny (Stroud) Withey. He was raised in Mulliken and Portland before moving to Kalamo in 1954. He served in Sam O. Pukyrys Sam O. Pukyrys, passed away Saturday, July 11, 1992 in Omaha, Nebraska while visiting his mother. Mr. Pukyrys was bom on April 1, 1934 in Ukraine. After moving to Michigan he was employed by Fisher Body in Lansing. His marriage to Donna Root ended in divorce. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Hastings and the Eagles Club of Battle Grace L. Gutchess *• Al j jS j*hl SSk» *hl >i4 “■® mm MW dW rialaffijEt ' i i toCM.iiiiii 1 Iks aSBlrtirt Ris[®# unud ta.ttMn rife MWrjiSS! JMiWmpii 3SS TftfiUMKWl irjta dstai^P rffcMjP* rffcMjP 'll if jfOSl®!^ ufttiW|* foto®1®'’ ®i p siis^u!0*®J111' , ssu !0®111' E0H- VERMONTVILLE - Grace L. Gutchess, 70, a lifelong Vermontville resident, passed away Monday, July 20,1992 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Gutchess was bom on November 19, 1921 in Vermontville, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Joppie) Cook. She attended Vermont­ ville. Country School and graduated from Vermontville High School. She was a home­ maker and farmed with her husband Ray. She belonged to the Vermontville Garden Club, Vermontville Ladies Club, Vermontville Historical Socie­ ty, Nashville Assembly ofGod Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, cook­ ing and walking her dog “Rusty”. She was married to Ray I. Gutchess on September 2, the Navy during World War II Aging Council for Barry and was stationed in Hawaii. County Representing Nashvil­ He retired from Oldsmobile in le. He enjoyed farming, Lansing after 32 years and also gardening, story telling and farmed and raised beef cattle. feeding carrots to his pony He was a member of the “Dusty”’. Nashville Baptist Church, He married Jean Reid in Maple LeafGrange, did volun­ Nashville on August 2, 1980. teer work for the Barry County Mr. Withey was preceded in Commission on Aging and death by sister, Alice Dubois; served on the Commission on his parents; infant brother. Mr. Withey is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Norma (Roger) Claypool ofNashville, Steven (Regina) Reid of Creek. Surviving among many Carlinville, Illinois, Virginia nieces, nephews and grand­ (Carl) Wolf of Eaton Rapids, children are his mother, Anna Sandy (Harry) Rollins of Goszulak; sisters, Mary Nashville; eight grandchil­ Garfield, Geri Prodywus, dren; one great-grandson; Yvonne Penney, Dottie brother, L.W. “Chuck” Withey Blazauskas; one brother, of Linden; mother-in-law, Michael Walter Goszulak; Virginia Thomas of New children, Johnny, Charles Haven, Indiana; also several David and Wally; daughter, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sue Hursley. Sam also leaves behind Tuesday, July 21 at Nashville many friends in Nashville, Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Hastings and Battle Creek. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ernest J. 1941. He preceded her in death Withey Memorial Fund. July 23, 1987. Arrangements were made She was also preceded in by the Maple Valley Chapeldeath by a brother, Floyd Genther Funeral Home. Cook. Mrs. Gutchess is survived by two sons and daughters-inlaw, Gary and Margaret Gutchess of Grand Ledge, Business Services Gordon and Susan Gutchess of Calabasas, California; three BANKRUPTCY LEGAL granddaughters, Jennifer, Services. First consultation free. Ashely and Lauren; several Fees fully explained in advance. aunts, cousins and many Call 945-3512 for appointment. friends. HOMEOWNERS* CASH Funeral services were held FAST! *Home and income Thursday, July 23, at Nashville property*Debt consolidationAssembly of God with burned down? problem credit? Reverend Robert Taylor offi- We can help!*Fast, easy - Call ciating. Burial was in Wood­ 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & lawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Memorial contributions Free consultation. may be made to Heart Associa­ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert tion or Cancer Society. repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, Arrangements were made satellite service. Low rates, all by Maple Valley Chapel- work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Genther Funeral Home. Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002._____ & AT AT AT At At A? At AT » Tt t Thank You I don’t know how to thank each and ft everyone of you for the outpourring of love and support during my accident and recovery time! I just wish you could walk in my shoes and see how much we have ft to be thankful for! We have the best Fire A Department and Ambulance Crew in the r world! I can never thank you enough!!! fT ft ? ft yrr Also, so, I wou would like e to o thank an my family, amy, ft friends and neighbors and especially my A family at Nashville Baptist Church for the ST prayers, visits, cards, food, flowers, for wT mowing g my yyyard and for all of the other exft pressions of love! ft May the Lord richly bless you - as you have X u blessed me!! ?' Larry Corkwell & Family y » AT A? AT AT AT A? AT AT © HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. Jobs Wanted MOTHER OF TWO would like to watch your children in her Nashville home, near school. Call 616-374-0905 before 4:30. Although half of the 14 light-absorbing membrane at million Americans • with the back of the eye that diabetes have some form of transmits visual images to the diabetic eye disease, health brain, undergo changes that officials report that many are may make them fragile and not having their eyes examin­ leak fluid. These changes, ed regularly to prevent possi­ which increase in severity ble future vision loss or with the duration of the blindness. disease, may also cause new, Diabetic eye disease is a unstable blood vessels to grow group of sight-threatening on the retinal surface that fur­ conditions that people may ther damage the tissue. develop as a complication of Although laser surgery can diabetes. These include significantly reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy, vision loss or blindness from glaucoma and cataract. diabetic retinopathy, “Because diabetic eye thousands of Americans still disease often has no early lose their sight each year to symptoms, it is crucial for all this disease because they do people with diabetes to have not seek help from an eye care an eye examination through professional when the pro­ dilated pupils at least once a blem is most treatable. In fact, year,” said David Banks, one study of patients with director of the Michigan Eye diabetes found that more than Health Resource center. half of those who might “This will allow an eye care benefit from laser surgery had professional to detect diabetic never been treated. eye disease early and treat it Other eye diseases that may before severe vision loss impair the vision of people occurs.” with diabetes are cataract, a Diabetic retinopathy is the clouding ofthe eye’s lens, and most common diabetic eye glaucoma, an increase of fluid disease. It develops when pressure inside the eye that blood vessels in the retina, the leads to opotic nerve damage. Both diseases are twice as likely to occur in people with diabetes as in those without the disese. According to David Banks, the best way to detect diabetic eye disease is to have an eye examination in which drops are placed in the eye to dilate the pupils. “Dilation allows the eye care professional to gain a better view ofthe eye’s interior to check for early signs of disease," said Banks. “It’s the difference between looking into a room with the door slightly ajar and looking into a room with the door wide open.” To enhance public awareness of diabetic eye disease, the Michigan Eye Health Resource Center, a service of the Greater Detroit Society for the Blind, is par­ ticipating in the National Eye Education Programs, a nation-wide effort coordinated by the National Eye Institute to prevent blindness and educate the public about preventive eye care. CANDIDATE Robert D. Hyvarinen Sunfield Township Treasurer REPUBLICAN • VOTE • August 4, 1992 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Robert D. Hyvarinen, Township Treasurer 8935 W. Mount Hope Hwy., Vermpntville 49096 EDUCATION • Associates Degree, Lansing Community College • Bachelors Degree, Spring Arbor College PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 24 years with General Motors 3 years as instructor 14 years supervisor Sunfield Township Board presently Served 2 years on Property Tax Board of Review Served on Board of Determination, Hamlin Township, Eaton County Computer experience necessary for treasurer’s job! Past Commander VFW 6132 Lansing - Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars • Non Commissioned Officer U.S. Army • • • • • • • • PERSONAL • • • • Member Sunfield United Brethren Church Hunter Safety Instructor State of Michigan 4-H Leader Baseball and Softball Coach FAMILY Married, 6 children. Wife, Jeanne, 4 daughters in Sunfield Schools, 1 daughter in Lakewood High and 1 son planning to attend Western Michigan University. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 8 Vermontville Jr. Farmers show well at Eaton County Fair The Young division of Vermontville Jr. Farmers (ages 9-11) showing in nonlivestock categories were (front row, from left) Melissa Mansfield (two blue rib­ bons), Erica Krolik (three blue); (middle row) Laura Hillard (one blue, one red); Liz Pena, Autum Pierce (one blue, one red); Jennie Mansfield (one blue); (back row) Dennis Shook (one red), Jay Hillard (one blue), Nick Pierce (one red), Mike Mater (three blue), Michael Strope (two blue, Top Ten). Missing from photo: Vince Shepherd and Hawley Todd. Junior division Vermontville Jr. Farmers with non-livestock entries were (front row, from left) Sara Parish (six blue ribbons, one red. Top Ten award); Becky Mason (two blue); (middle row) Hannah Willard, Ben Shepherd, Amy Parish (six blue, Top Ten); Mandy Pierce (eight blue, one red, Top Ten); (back row) Megan Wheaton (one blue), Sarah Mater (five blue, Judge's Choice), Lindsay Krolik (on e blue); Carla Shook (four blue, one red), John Shook (one red). School Board OKs new Kellogg principal post The Maple Valley Board of Education, at a special meeting last Monday, took a second look at a proposal to hire a principal for Kellogg school who also would serve as curriculum director for the district. The measure passed by a 4-2 vote with Trustee Ronald Tobias absent. A week earlier tion to the board by their Aug. the board had deadlocked, 10 meeting.” 3-3, on the same proposal The position will be posted when Trustee Ted Spoelstra locally and advertised outside was absent. the district. According to “We expect to start inter­ figures presented earlier by views by the first part of Parks, if a present staff August,” said Supt. Dr. Oz­ member is promoted to the zie Parks. “We hope to be new post and replaced by a able to make a recommenda- starting teacher at base rate, Replacingwindow WHYANDERSEN’ IsIHe Fitting Choice Andersen® windows can fit over 6,000 openings with readily available stock sizes. No waiting. No measuring mistakes. Installation is easy. Perma-Shield® casing finishes it off neatly with a completely lowmaintenance exterior. Choose from casement, double­ hung, awning, gliding windows. c^Scn Call Now and Compare! .Come hom ome. . aS&„. S&„ TRUCKLOAD SALE HOMETOWN Please Order by August 5 LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvillep As? 852-0882 (KOK CREDIT RNANONC AVAILABLE the budget impact could be as low as $1,289 the first year. The impetus for hiring a Kellogg principal was to equalize distribution of fifthand sixth-grade special educa­ tion students in the district. All have been enrolled at Maplewood in Vermontville, but approximately ten living in Nashville could be returned to Kellogg school if an on-site principal is employed. Nancy Potter has been handling a dual role as prin­ cipal of both Kellogg and Fuller Street elementaries. The need for a curriculum director also was stressed by school officials in creating the new position. The person chosen will divide his or her time between the two roles. In order to facilitate transfer ofthe Nashville special educa­ tion students, the board Mon­ day approved leasing a por­ table classroom to provide needed space at Kellogg. Also last week Monday, the board decided not to extend a contract with Potter beyond the 1992-93 school year. An extension ofan additional year had been sought. The board approved Potter’s request to transfer to Maplewood school in Vermontville to fill the post recently vacated by Jeannie Putnam, who resigned to ac­ cept the principalship at Pellston. A new Fuller Street school principal then will be hired. The board also agreed last Monday that Terrance Mix, a teacher for nine years in Maple Valley’s adult educa­ tion program, will be offered a contract as Community Education Director. Mix was one of two candidates apply­ ing for the job in a second round of inteviews to replace retired director Kay Hartzler. The offer is “subject to working out terms of a con­ tract” with Mix, said Parks. The board also met in a closed session last week Mon­ day with Harlow Clagett of the Michigan Association of School Boards to discuss labor negotiation strategy. The board appointed Trustees Joseph Briggs and Ronald Tobias as its representatives in negotiating current contracts with school staff. Cloverbuds (6-8 year olds) of Vermontville Jr. Farmers Club are (front row, from left) Samantha Mater, Jessie Mansfield, Muriel Wieland; (back row) Commeel Wieland, James Hillard. Missing from photo: Christy Todd. Cloverbuds do not place in competition but receive participation .ribbons and learn the rudiments of showing at 4-H fairs. Senior division Vermontville Jr. Farmers showing in non-livestock categories at Eaton County Fair were (front row, from left) Garcie Pena, Dena Bignail (six blue ribbons, Top Ten award); Michella Baker; (back row) Steve Ainsworth (one blue); Matt Williams (two blue); and Russell Fruckey (two blue). Missing from photo are Barry Byington and Jacob Williams (two blue). THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992_ Page 9 Garage Sale For Sale FLEA MARKET Every Thurs­ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD day at Kalamazoo Speedway, in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 8am-4pm. 623-8376. days a week by calling 948-4450 MOVING SALE Thursday July using a touch tone phone. 30 to Saturday August 1,9-6.3/4 RECONDITIONED 2 remote mile east of M-66 on Butler control color tv (table) models, Road. refrigerator’s, freezer’s, auto, BIG 5 FAMILY GARAGE washer, dryer’s (gas and electr­ SALE July 29 & 30,9-5. Lots of ic) range’s (gas and electric) great stuff. Childrens clothes, microwave oven’s ($60 and up). baby things, and much more. Lake Odessa TV & Appliance. 3500 Morgan Road at the comer 374-8866. of Morgan Road and M-79 FOR SALE Couch, gold pin (Denise Mead’s home). stripe, .good condition. Asking $75. 852-9503. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL area. non- Michigan Folklife Festival set at MSU in August Do you want to tune in to Michigan ethnic traditions and have your spirts soar? Dance to the sounds of the drum alongside Native Americans? Feel good singing the religious rhythms of AfricanAmerican gospel music? It’s time you did — at the Michigan State University Museum Festival of Michigan Folklife August 1-2 and 8-9. What is the Festival of Michigan Folklife? Every year cooks, storytellers, musi­ cians and dancers represen­ ting Michigan’s diverse regional, occupational and ethnic traditions celebrate their many cultures on MSU’s scenic campus. More than 100 of these artists are presented here annually. The festival is the state’s largest outdoor ex­ hibition of living traditions, and is modeled after the Smithsonian Institution’s Festival of American Folklife and offers many opportunities for audience participation. At past festivals, children and families have discovered sorting and counting worms with a Michigan wholesale bait seller, helped race pigeons, navigated a “freighter” through the Great Lakes with professional cap­ tains, sung the joy of gospel, learned Double Dutch jum­ prope from Detroit youth champions, and played Bocce 25%0ff Homeowner and Mobile Homes — IF YOU QUALIFY — Tobias-Mason insurance for complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517*852-2005 with Italian-Americans. This year’s theme is the Columbian Quincentenary, focusing on the heritage and culture contributions of Native Americans, Latinos and African-Americans in Michigan. Youth and Latino artists will continue the com­ munity tradition of mural painting, Woodland Indians will perform music from French-Indian traditional tunes to contemporary topical songs, and AfricanAmericans will perform ex­ pressions of their culture through dance, rap, gospel and blues. And the food! Because food is such a rich part of any culture, its preparation is a featured component of the festival. Some of the best cooks in Michigan will make Mexican tamales, bake delicious fry bread used in pow wows, roast succulent 312 Phillips Street Nashville, Ml 49073 pork, and hold a traditional African-American barbecue! The aromas are wonderful. The cooks have a great time and so does the audience. If you visit, we would pro­ vide you with terrific photo opportunities, real people to interview and wonderful fun. You could even try rapping... or blues. Great visuals are guaranteed. AUGUST 3, 4, 5 9:00 am ’til Noon COME JOIN US!! Country Fair VALUES! COVER 1 OZ., WASH 4 OZ. NIGHT WATCH ECOTRIN TYLENOL 100’s OR ECOTRIN MAXIMUM STRENGTH 60’s EXTRA STRENGTH CAPLETS 100’s 588 Pets GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Champion Blood­ lines, AKC Registered. 623-2065. Miscellaneous ELECT TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Vote Aug. 4th.(Paid by the Burd for commissioner committee.) OXYIO CHOICE ARM & HAMMER TOOTHPASTE 4.5 oz. 189 Bow Hunters Fand 3-D Shooters +4 \IN I 7e Bu■ ■ i l d ArrXoX ■w ■ wsxx Cful xsx ★to m w^x M 4 xaxde ■ fl 1 xx W to Your Order ★ Arrow Repairs ★ Bow Tune-Ups ★ Video Rentals ★ ProLine Dealer...Check with us for a f.. Nashville Baptist Church price on a new bow. COLGATE TOOTHPASTE 6.4 OZ. OR COLGATE PLUS TOOTHBRUSH DENI AL CARE ARM & HAMMER TOOTH POWDER 4 OZ.... $1.59 199 ■ YCOUR O CHOICE ASST. FLAVORS & VAR. BARGAIN OF THE WEEK! MYLANTA CENTRUM ISO’s DOUBLE STRENGTH 12 OZ. 439 SALE PRICE................................. $7.99 MFG. CONSUMER CASH REFUND.. $2.00 YOUR COST AFTER REFUND MYLANTA DOUBLE STRENGTH TABLETS 30’s OR MYLANTA TABLETS AB’S ...$1.99 BAUSCH & LOMB SENSITIVE EYES™ SALINE SPRAY 12 OZ., DAILY CLEANER 1 OZ. OR ENZYMATIC CLEANER 16’s CENTRUM Z. ★Bow Trade-ins Accepted...We Buy and Sell Used Bows AHS AHRVDIWLLAER E a SPORTIN SPORTING HARDWARE 5 “US 233 N. Main St. Naahville, Ml OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.tn. 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. 219 Main St., Nashville BAUSCH & LOMB SENSITIVE EYEStm SALINS 12 OZ.... $2.09 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 10 Eaton Federal Bank in Nashville named this year's league champ JH Photographic wins Pee Wee League The Eaton Federal Bank Pee Wee champs (kneeling, from left) Christian Allwardt, Nathan Swift, Eric Smith, Chad Spears, Nicholas Jones, Devin Phenix, Kevin Mengyan, Richard Smith, (standing) coach Tony Phenix, Justin Smith, Daniel Mace, Jacob Cole, Craig Harvey, Joe Elliston, Darrel Fuller, Matthew Keeler and coach Keith Jones. In the recently completed boys Pee Wee season, Eaton Federal Bank emerged as the league champs. Nashville Hardware was second and Maple Valley Imple- — NOTICE — Vermontville Woodlawn Cemetery ... will hold its annual meeting Wednes­ day, July 29, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Vermont­ ville, Mich. All lot owners welcome. ment third. Eaton Federal finished the season with an 8-1-1 record and was the winner of the an­ nual Nashville-Vermontville Pee Wee tournament in June. Eaton Federal is coached by Keith Jones and Tony Phenix. 1992 Boys Pee Wee Final Standings Eaton Federal Bank 8-1-1 Nashville Hardware......... 8-2 Maple Valley Implement..7-3 Nashville Auto............... 3-6-1 Country Video III.............. 3-7 Maple Valley Concrete...0-10 The Maple Valley "Pee Wee" softball champs (standing, right to left) assistant coach Belinda Elliston, coach Sharon Robins, Elizabeth Potter, Teather Lowe, Emily Aspinall, Lindsey Pettengill, Tiffany Robins, Jennifer Begerow, Jamie Jones, scorekeeper Krystal Lowe, base coach Teresa Jones, (kneeling, right to left) Laura Wyman, Devon Augustine, Melinda Powers, Julie Behrndt, Jacinda Elliston, Becky Wilson, and Abby Aspinall. Not pictured is base coach Laurie Pettengill. The team's record was 7-1. M.V. Football practice to start Aug. 10 Football practice will begin for all Maple Valley junior varsity and varsity football players on Monday, Aug. 10, at 8 a.m. The practice is for all players in grades 9-12 and practice will be behind the Jr.-Sr. High School. Those who have any ques­ tions may vail Coach Gunther Mittelstaedt (852-9510) or Coach Gary St. Onge (948-8202. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH NNN STRCCT MCRMOHTMILie. MICHIGAN 49096 Community Notices ELECT TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Vote Aug. 4th.(Paid by the Burd for commissioner committee.) For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. ‘NEWLY LISTED — 3 bedroom home with newer windows; first floor laundry, nice shaded yard. Priced to sell at $35,000. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) Lovely two bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Olivet Schools. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) Only $32,000 for this two story home with a fenced back yard. Call Joe Andrews at 852­ 0712. (N-88) Only $44,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Hastings School District on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. • (CH-115) Approx. 8 acres of vacant land............... SOLD .Near Nashville. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, buffing, and' light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for lhe non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.• 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Over 200 acres of land with four bedroom home with barn and garage. Lots of woods. To be sold on Friday, July 31. Call for details. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING ____________ REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Bob BobGardner726-0331 Gardner726-0331 Marty Martin 566-8526 Ban 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Sponsor Jim Hammond, owner of JH Photographic Studio in Nashville, was presented with the champs trophy, from coach Sharon Robins. Enjoy your home more... with a Bilco Basement Door. Whether you're going to build a new home or stay In your present one, a Bilco Basement Door will help you enjoy It more. H's the key to making your basement useful, convenient and safe. If your home was built without an outside door, adding one now will open up a whole extra floor of valuable space - space for recreation, hobbies and storage. It provides the wide, direct access you need for bulky articles, and puts an end to tracking through first floor rooms. A Bilco Door Is the modem replacement for a wooden door, too. Let us show you how Its rugged, all-steel construction and trim appearance will add new beauty and security to your home. And it pays for itself over the years by saving repair and replacement costs. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Comer of M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite150, (located in the bent­ wood Corporate Complex)* c EOt Stop In andsee ourdisplay. We'll give you free literature on how to do It. Or, we can suggest a contractor to install it for you. MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. South side of Nashville on M-66 V Phone (517) 852-1900 wp W �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 11 A guide to safe and healthy summertime eating Summertime should be a salads. For safety reasons be fun time, but some summer sure to follow these food activities carry the risk of rules. food poisoning, exposure to Prepare hot items ahead and toxic substances or other refrigerate them immediately unexpected hazards. Here’s a after cooking. Don’t cool guide on how to avoid sum­ them to room temperature and mer food fiasco’s. then refrigerate. Food should Picnics are prime occasions be at refrigerator temperature for contracting food-borne il­ before it’s packed for the pic­ lnesses. All the ingredients nic outing. are present: hot weather, food Keep the food chilled in a left sitting out and the typical cooler, putting it in first then meat- and egg- containing pouring ice over the top. Don’t throw out water as it melts. Open the cooler only as often as necessary. Transport it in the back seat of the car, not the trunk which is the hot­ test part ofthe car. At the pic­ nic site, be sure to keep the cooler in the shade. Use mayonnaise in cold salads and add it when the dish is prepared, not just before eating. Contrary to popular belief, mayonnaise actually slows the growth of micro-organisms. When food poisoning oc­ curs, the culprit is not mayon­ naise, but rather the protein rich foods usually mixed with it, such as eggs, chicken and seafood. class Avoid serving such foods as custards, cream filled foods, egg salads and excessively handled meats such as meat­ To the editor: Unless a fourth section of balls, which are all highMy son is one of the 91 fifth grade is added, there risked foods for food poison­ students entering the fifth could be 32 students per ing. Make potato salad grade at Kellogg School this classroom (rooms that are 200 without hard boiled eggs or fall. square feet smaller than ones serve cole slaw instead of In May, our school board, at Maplewood.) Both regular potato salad. concerned about this large Always eat first, then play. and special education students class, approved hiring an ex­ The longer food sits in the hot are going to lose out. tra teacher. This would pro­ I believe we as parents need temperature, the more time vide four sections (as they had to make sure our children there is for bacteria to grow. other years) with approx­ don’t get lost in the shuffle. Food poisoning occurs only imately 22 or 23 students per These two years before junior when there are enough section). high are significantly impor­ bacteria to cause a problem, On July 20, I called Dr. tant to success in later years. so limiting the time for growth Parks to verify information Our children will be losing minimizes the risk. Cook hamburgers right I’d heard that now there was a educational basics that are possibility of only three sec­ away. Ground meat, especial­ vital to their future. tions. Dr. Parks admitted it Let’s give these fifth­ ly if it’s been handled to form was being discussed. graders the best opportunity to patties, is more subject to food Later that same evening, the succeed. Having four sections contamination. In general, school board approved a por­ will allow that possibility to never let food sit at room temperature for more than table for Kellogg so special happen. education students could two hours and far less time in return here. That will add six Char Garvey the hot sun. It’s a good idea to bring or seven more students to an Nashville disposable alcohol wipes to already huge fifth-grade class. From Our Readers... Fifth grade at Kellogg Elementary growing Little Residue Or A Lot wash hands off after touching food, especially raw meat or poultry. Barbecuing can cause the formation of cancer-causing substances. Mutagens are substances that change a cell’s genetic makeup. They are formed in meats grilled for a long time over very high heat. When barbecuing, cook meat Help Wanted GREETING CARD DISTRI­ BUTOR seeking a mature, self starter with dependable trans­ portation who lives in the Nashville/Vermontville area. 1-3 days per week in the Lake Odessa, Battle Creek, Pottervil­ le, and surrounding areas. $4.75 per hour, 22 cents per mile, must be detailed, neat, and interested in some PR work. Call Thurs., July 30, 9a.m.-3p.m. ONLY. 517-386-4137. PART TIME WORK full time pay, Christmas Around the World, hiring demonstrators. Work own hours, free kit, no collecting, no delivering, no obligation. Call Teresa 517-627-4524. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. until it is done and avoid ex­ misery later on. Do not put cessive charbroiling. cooked food back onto the Also, when fat drips into same plate that held raw meat, heated surfaces, such as char­ fish, or poultry. It come coal, rocks, or tiles, car­ become recontaminated with cinogens form in the smoke bacteria. that rises, coating the food Put all perishable foods that’s cooking. back into the cooler after you To minimize these hazards have finished eating. Don’t remember to do the following: leave them out while you go Choose lean and trimmed cuts for a swim or hike. When of meat. Remove skin from possible put the chest in the poultry before grilling. Avoid passenger area of the car for direct contact between meat the trip home. Remember it’s and flame. Vent smoke from a cooler than in the trunk. closed grill or wrap food in If you were gone no more foil. than 4 or 5 hours, and your Two further tips for barbe­ perishables were on ice except cuing are: Don’t taste burgers when cooked and served, you to see if they are done. Ifthey should be able to save the lef­ are not, a bite of undercooked tovers. If not, when in doubt meat could be responsible for throw it out! Nashville Little League Football SIGN-UP Tuesday, August 4 6:30 PM • FULLER ST. HELD Grades 3-8 — Players must be accompanied by a parent. Short practice until 8 p.m. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. If unable to attend sign-up, contact Rick Spritzer at 852-1852 or Sue Dunham at 852-1925. Vermontville Hardware 4 • 6th ANNUAL J 4. Z 25%Off «t EXAMPLES OF SAVINGS... ■ Choose one of nine models from 7’to 23'working width. (19*. 21' and 23* models fold flat). ■ Optional soil leveling bar provides a smoother secondary tillage pass. ■ Rippled coulters and chisel points at 15“ spacing leave more residue. ■ Ask your dealer about special low-rate financing. ■ Disc coulters and twisted shovels at 12" spacing leave less residue. ■ Optional deep-till shanks till an extra 4-6” deeper than chisel shanks to reduce compaction problems and rip hardpan. Deluxe interior Semi-Gloss Latex $4I ■ /1#25 REGULAR ‘18.99 NOW Best Exterior Flat Latex REGULAR ‘22.99 ........ NOW $1725 ister Touch Exterior Flat Latex Unit in stock for immediate delivery Call Gary for the best price. Maple valley implement, inc. 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 517-852-1910 TOGWB BY WHITE-NEW IDEA 20991 $ WQ 0 0 lite Only) REGULAR ‘11.99.................. NOW All paint is manufactured for H.W.I. by Sherwin-Williams All sales cash and carry and subject to stock on hand. See our...CLOSEOUT PAINT DISPLAY 50%Qff FINAL 4 DAYS - ENDS JULY 31 St Vermontville Hardware 131 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml 49096 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Sunday 11 a.m. 3 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 12 Proper use of insect repellent makes outdoors more enjoyable For most families, summer means outside activities where sun and fun often mix with some unwelcome participants-insects and ticks. The proper use of insect repellents can help to make your summer healthier and more enjoyable. Here are some tips provided by the na- tion’s insect repellent manufacturers on how and why to safely use insect repellents: Benefits ofInsect Repellents Common summer pests like fljeS( moSqUitos and ticks can cause more serjous problems Jan the annO/'1'®’ r*'es mOat *P® • , Y Lme disease y, encephalitis, Rocky Mountain J if ill Aandd ohthiler Jrious illnesses. And while scratching an insect bite may make it feel better, it can also cause an open sore that can become infected. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Notice is Hereby Given, that a General Election will be held in the Vermontville Township, Precinct 1, County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township Tuesday, August 4,1992 at the FIRE STATION For the purpose of nominating candidates of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch independent citizen parties for partisan offices and for the purpose of nominating candidates for non-partisan offices, viz: Congressional Representative in Congress. Legislative State Representative. County Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner and if elected in the county Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Auditor, Road Commissioner and Mine Inspector. Township Office, Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Two Trustees, Judicial Appeals Court Judge, Circuit Court Judge, Probate Court Judge, District Court Judge, if primary is required and for the purpose of electing delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch independent citizen parties. The polls of said election will be open at 7 o’clock AM and will IJrremain open until 8 o’clock PM of said day of election. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk NOTICE Castleton Township Residents The (3) requested extra millages on the ballots in the August 4 Primary for Castleton fire and ambulance equipment is NOT AN INCREASE but is a renewal and shift. PRESENT: 1/2 Mill Ambulance 1/a Mill Fire REQUESTED: (Renewal) 14 Mill Ambulance (Renewal) 1/2 Mill Fire (Shift Ambulance to Fire) 1A Mill Fire Insect repellents containing DEET (N,N-Diethyl-mtoluamide) help to prevent bites from insects and ticks that may carry these serious diseases. Selecting the Proper Product Various forms and concen­ trations of insect repellent products are available. Con­ sumers should select the pro­ duct best suited for their ac­ tivity and location. Aerosol and pump spray products are generally prefer­ red for treating clothing, as well as for skin applications. Liquid, cream, lotion and stick products may be used for more precise skin application. Lower concentration DEET products are appropriate for most situations where insect exposure is minimal. Higher concentration products give increased protection which may be particularly useful in highly infested areas or to those individuals more prone to insect bites. In addition, some species of insects and ticks are more dif­ ficult to repel and may require a higher concentration pro­ duct for effectiveness. Higher concentrations also provide longer lasting protection for lengthy exposure periods where reapplication may be inconvenient or impractical. According to Dr. Durland Fish, associate professor of community and preventive medicine at the New York Medical College and director of the Lyme Disease Center, “Skin application of an effec­ tive insect repellent is essen­ tial to minimize the possibility of acquiring bites from the deer tick. The scientific literature documents that DEET is the most effective in­ sect repellent approved for skin application.” Health Effects DEET was developed and patented by the U.S. Army in 1956 and was registered for use by the general public in 1957. DEET is the most wide­ ly distributed personal insect repellent ingredient in the world, used by an estimated 200 million people each year. The manufacturers of DEET and many companies which market DEET products have collaborated to conduct studies to determine the safety of DEET. To date, 22 health­ effect studies, both short-term and long-term, have shown that there is no health risk an­ ticipated with the normal use of DEET products. The adverse health effects from DEET products are generally limited to eye irritation from inadvertent exposure to the eyes and infrequent skin reac­ tions from sensitive individuals. A five-year compilation from the American Associa­ tion ofPoison Control Centers has shown that there are very few serious incidents involv­ ing DEET products. The study showed that there was no correlation between the number of severity of in­ cidents and the concentration of DEET in products. Joseph Veltri, Professor of Clinical Toxicology at the University of Utah and direc­ tor of the Intermountain Regional Poison Control Center said, “My analysis of the poison control centers’ computer records of human exposures to DEETcontaining repellents from 1985-1989 shows that the risk of serious medical effects with the labeled use of DEETcontaining insect repellents is quite low.” Consumers who have ques­ tions on insect repellents can obtain more information by contacting the product manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed on the product label. Barry County Extension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: July 28 - Mid-Michigan Dairy Farm Tour, 948-4862 for details. July 28 - Farm Market Tour - Saginaw Valley, 948-4862 for details. July 30 - Barry County Fair Board Meeting, Expo Center, Fairgrounds. August 5 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. August 5-6 - Site Specific Crop Management — Kellogg Biological Station, call (517) 355-6892 for details. August 5-6 - Site Specific Crop Management program — Kellogg Biological Station, phone (517) 355-0126 for details. August 8 - Michigan Christmas Tree Tour, Allegan. Call 671-2412 for details. August 9 - Christmas Tree Tour — Allegan County, Phone (616) 671-2412, for details. August 17 - 4-H and FFA Livestock Banquet, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. Applying Insect Repellents The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates insect repellents. The agency registers products it has determined are effective and pose no adverse health risks to people when used as directed according to label in­ structions. The EPA recom­ mends the following precau­ tions when using insect repellents: • Apply only to exposed skin and/or clothing as directed on the product label. Do not use under clothing. • Never use repellents over cuts, wounds, or irritated skin. • Do not apply to eyes and mouth or to the hands of young children. • Use just enough repellent to cover exposed skin and/or clothing. Frequent reapplica­ tion and saturation is un­ necessary for effectiveness. • After returning indoors, wash treated skin with soap and water or bathe. This is particularly important when repellents are used repeatedly in a day or on consecutive days. • Ifyou suspect you or your child are reacting to an insect repellent, wash treated skin and then call your local poison control center. Ifyou go to the doctor, take the insect repellent with you. The EPA also recommends that consumers: use only those products bearing an EPAapproved label, read the entire product label before using the repellent, follow product directions carefully, and always keep the container out of reach of small children NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Village of Vermontville (Eaton County) is applying for Economic Development Planning Funds through the CDBG program for the purpose of developing a Downtown Redevelop­ ment Plan. A grant application will be available for review at 7:00 p.m. on August 6,1992 at the Village Hall, 121 S. Main, Vermontville, Michigan. The purpose of this public hearing is to review and discuss the grant applicant for the Village Downtown Revitaliza­ tion project. NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, July 15,1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners l__ (295) �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 13 Gillespie’s &&§} reunion held in <Qo> area July 19 S S^ §&% $i&$ wQS>t $QlS\s"i>^i|>t Jj^ Jj, >$$£ sjj*?** "*'^? *^?! * j*j.* ., ** * ** }***« HMwK1’’ »tan!litil«’4piy; itak ■Wbsitamin^ More than 80 people from Charleston, W. Va., Min­ neapolis; N. Ft. Myers, Fla.; Rochester, N.Y., San An­ tonio, and Seattle met with Michiganders from Baldwin, Flint, Howell, Lansing and nearer locations to celebrate a Gillespie family reunion July 19. The group met at Yankee Springs State Recreation Area Park. These were the offspring of pioneers Alexander and Sarah Jane (Johnston) Gillespie from County Tyrene, Ireland. They emigrated to Castleton Township in Barry County in the 1880s. Included among their off­ spring are the children of Will, Elmer and George Gillespie and William and IIene (Gillespie) Cogswell. They only one left from that generation is Mrs. George Gillespie, who lives in Charleston, W. va. She was present with their two children and two of the three grandchildren. All four children of Will and Hattie Gillespie were pre­ sent, with several of their three third-generations. Elmer and Clara Gillespie's faces all were accounted for, as were all nine of their three genera­ tion progeny. The six living children of Bill and Ilene Cogswell had even a fourth generation present. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. ns mb Iff,IB tent I* g^jlorEffl* ^W$H flSfrW1^ ■il^W 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP >n»* S^* S»^"*5c SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies TIM BURD for COUNTY COMMISSIONER VOTE AUGUST 4th ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★•A I am Tim Burd and I am running for County Commissioner in the new 5th commissioner district. What I believe is quite simple (some think too simple). I believe government, from the township board to the U.S. Senate, exists for one purpose: to protect, defend, and to serve the people of the United States of America. What I don’t believe is that government should take 35% plus of people’s paychecks. I don’t believe people should have to work from Jan. 1st to May 15th every year just to support the government. I don’t believe elected government officials should be able to pass laws for the rest of us while exempting themselves from the same laws and then give themselves a raise at one o’clock in the morning. There seems to be a misconception by some people that it is the government’s job to right all the ills of society. The truth is, there are very few things the government can do better than the Private Sector. It is our responsibility as citizens to care for those around us. Whether it be done through civic or religious organizations or by individual efforts, it is necessary that it be done by caring human beings - not an inefficient faceless beauracracy. I realize there are many things the people need from their government officials. The most important responsibility of any elected official is to be good stewards of the taxpayer’s money. Many people are displeased with the fact of having to declare a party preference in order to vote in the Presidential Primary this year. A lot of people did not vote because of it. I want to make sure you know Party Declaration applied only to the Presidential Primary. You do not have to declare a party preference in the August 4th Primary. Like always, you can only vote Republican or Democrat once you get in the voting booth. But you don’t have to announce it to the world. Primary elections are very important. The Primary decides what each party stands for. If you’ve ever had trouble telling the difference between a Democrat and a Republican, you’re not alone. Quite often there is no difference. Without informed participation by voters in a Primary, candidates win elections because more people heard their name and not because more people agreed with what the candidate said. Eventually you end up with all the candidates looking alike and sounding alike in a general election. The Primary Election is where you will see major philosophical differences. It takes time and effort to learn what candidates believe. But if we all asked questions and insisted on real answers, maybe we wouldn’t have all these “check bouncing clowns” trying to run our country. Our Government is very wasteful. Almost everyone would agree the Federal Government is run poorly. Most would have to admit the State of Michigan can waste money too. Unfortunately, I think the problem exists much closer to home. I want to stop waste. It is my personal responsibility to try. That is why I’m running for County Commissioner. A citizens responsibility is to believe in something. Find out the facts, decide what’s right, and why it’s right. Find out what public officials believe (good luck). If they don’t believe the way you do, find someone who does and run them for office. If you can’t find someone to run, then run yourself. Holding public office should be a sacrifice, not self effort for personal gain. If you don’t have time, make time. If you can’t make time, adjust your priorities. Good people are going to have to get involved, informed and begin to make fiscally sound and socially responsible decisions. Do more than just vote for what you believe, fight for what you believe. Have enough faith in what you believe to try and convince someone else. If you’re the only one who knows the truth it doesn’t do anyone else any good. Government isn’t “Us” and “Them.” If “They” are doing something stupid it is “Our” fault for electing “Them” and “We” need to unelect “Them.” Elected Officials are supposed to represent and reflect OUR BELIEFS! There is nothing wrong with citizens expecting and demanding proper conduct from people we are paying to do a job. The Status Quo is unacceptable. We always need to be looking for a better way and a less expensive way. If you have any questions or comments please call 852-2012. Thanks for your time, Tim Burd (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE- . PAID FOR BY THE BURD FOR COMMISSIONER COMMITTEE. 5270 Assyria Rd, Nashville, Ml 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 14 Jr. Farmers win top sheep honors at Eaton County Fair last week For the 16th time in the last 18 years, the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club last week won the top sheep flock award at the Eaton County Fair, Judging was held last Wednesday at Charlotte. Club members also earned individual honors for their sheep. Megan Wheaton had the Supreme Champion ewe; Brant Wheaton, the Supreme Champion ram and Grand Champion market lamb; and Sarah Mater’s lamb was champion in rate of gain from May weigh-in until fair time. The combination ofwinners in the Jr. Farmers club was “hard to beat,” said competi­ tion judge Jeff Buckham of Kalamazoo in awarding the championship trophy to the Vermontville group. In the event, each 4-H club selects five of its best sheep to enter the ring forjudging as a flock. The 35-member Vermont­ ville Jr. Farmers represents 23 families, said Jeri Mater, administrative leader of the club. It was the largest Maple Valley area 4-H group par­ ticipating in the fair. Other clubs from the local area at the fair included Maple Valley Beefers, Vermontville Feed Fetchers, Barnstormers, and Maple Valley Riders. The Jr. Farmers took first place in banner display and fifth in booth decoration in competition with other Eaton County clubs. Vermontville Jr. Farmers earned several first- and second-place ribbons in non­ livestock entries. In addition, Sarah Mater got a Judges Judge’s Choice award for her doll entry; Mandy Pierce got Judge’s Choice for her picnic basket and a Top Ten award. Five other club members also were Top Ten winners: Dena Bignall, cross-stitch; Amy Parish, sewing; Sara Parish, jam and jellies, and cake decorating; Michael Strope, dairy foods; and Haley Todd, plastic craft. Information on winners in livestock categories will ap­ pear in next week’s issue of the Maple Valley News. COBB Testing people’s abortion IQ State Senator Jack Welborn along with Dorothy, his wife, watch as a child tests her knowledge about abortion. They were on hand at the Barry County Right To Life booth at the fair. Some fun facts about 'bubble gum Richard R. Cobb, owner** mickt lic. #i74a RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • VA" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville • The first-known bubble gum, called “Blibberblubber,” appeared in 1906, but quickly flopped because it was too sticky, too brittle and hard to hold together. • The first successful bub­ ble gum dates back to the summer of 1928. Walter Diemer, a young accountant who knew nothing about chemistry, invented bubble gum by trial and error in a tiny, makeshift laboratory in Philadelphia. Twist-wrapped like beach taffy,” Diemer’s invention soon skyrocketed to the world’s biggest-selling penny confection. NOW, ADVANCED VACUMETER" SYSTEM IMPROVED SEED SPACING, TASTER PLANTING ■ Advanced-design VticuMeler system on John Deere MaxEnierge"" 2 planters selects single seeds for improved spacing control. Now up to 17 percent belter spacing in corn compared to finger-pickup planters. ■ No seed blowing, no pressurized hoppers, no maintenance of finger-pickups. ■ More seeding rale choices... with simple adjustments. • The first bubble gum was pink because pink food color­ ing was all Deimer has said he “had handy at the time.” Thus, pink became the stan­ dard color for bubble gum worldwide, although today bubble gum sports a rainbow of colors. • During World War II when rubber — a main bubble gum ingredient — was in short supply, black-market bubble gum was sold for as much as $1 a chew. • For many decades, American children began en­ joying bubble gum around age 6, and abandoned bubble­ blowing when they became teenagers. But by the late 1970s, teenagers were blow­ ing and popping as many bub­ bles as they did when they were younger. • The bubble gum business contributes $500 million to America’s total chewing gum sales of about $1.4 billion a year. • If all the five-chunk packs of Bubble Yum Bubble Gum chewed in the USA since the brand’s launch nationwide in 1975, were laid end-to-end, they would reach more than seven times around the earth at the equator and more than three-quarters of the distance from the earth to the moon. • 1.3 billion chunks of Bubble Yum Bubble Gum — 3.6 million chunks a day — are sold annually in the United States. This equates to 10 billion bubbles a year blown by American bubble gum lovers. BASEBALL CARD SHOW SUNDAY • AUGUST 2,1992 • 10 AM-6 PM THE ATHLETIC CLUB • 2900 HANNAH BLVD. EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN (BEHIND USA CAFE OFF HAGADORN ROAD) 1968 TIGER STAR AND CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER DENNY MCLAIN SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS 1-3 PM FREE ADMISSION FREE AUTOGRAPHS JULY SPECIAL New Ford Demo Tractor With front-end loader and back hoe, cab, 4 wheel drive, ext. hoe, warranty remains. INTEREST WAIVER UNTIL FEB. 1,1993 60 MONTH FINANCING AVAILABLE Miscellaneous CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. fopo Maple valley implement, inc 735 E. Sherman St., Nashville 517-852-1910 SPECIAL’S *1050 *925 *850 *895 *1050 *900 • Long Block - 454 Chevys • Long Block - 350 Olds.... • Long Block - 350 Chevys e GM’s 2-Os...................... • Small Block - Ford ......... • Ford 2-0's............. GOOD DEALS...AND A GOOD DEAL MORE Installed lifetime mufflers Only EQUIPMENT, INC. »158°° *1895 Custom bending available South M-37 — Hastings 945*9526 blocks available for most American made cars.) 40,000 mile steel belted 205-15 or All Season Radials 205-14 Mounted and balanced - 4 tires THORNAPPLE VALLEY JOHN DEERE ) (All blocks with good core. Not including installation. 12 mo. or 12,000 ml. warranty. Other type short /IRIX 'safhv Inewitliit — Call for Appointment or Stop By — 220 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0662 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press for our rates and deadlines. Press [3]for business hours. The Sun and News idw ---------- TO PLACE AN AD...-----------^T| You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name spelling your last. ^3~| Your full address. ^4~] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. ‘ThaPtopltPaptt’ The Hastings Banner CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSIlk YOU,., for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS if you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call Is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, July 28, 1992 — Page 16 Where Quality Counts Vermontville Grocery OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. ww ^w gw ww # gw gw • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 1,1992 Chicken Leg Qtrs 10 lb. bag America’s Finest Boneless Beef Chuck Roast HamburgerfromChuck lesser Amts. 39^-d Yoder’s American USDA Choice Beef Boneless Short Ribs Ice Packed Boneless, Skinless ^Potato salad 79(. PRODUCE , $139 Blueberries ..’ F! Fresh Picked Vine Ripened 4S* Tomatoes g Large Sweet ....... Honeydews $111 9 Fresh Yellow GROCERIES Cake Mixes 16 oz. Shurfine 4 Roll Pkg. Soft ’n Gentle Bath Tissue 79< Fruit Juice 7 ^f7 F l L Vlasic Pickles * ... SNACKS Coke Prod $2” 8 + dep. 3 £■ 9 £u( j)l Charcoal 7 0 7L A f Q Q 100 ct. Lemonade $ 1I09 12 Pack 20 lb. bag Shurfine Gelatins 24 oz. Price Saver mix <89 Asst. Var., 3 oz. box Jell-O Brand Asst. Var. 32 oz. BEVERAGES n7n7c Pickle Relish Green Gallon GROCERIES Asst. Var., 19.2 oz. Pillsbury 46 oz. Hawaiian Punch DAIRY eSwwSMa eSw Asst. Var., 10 oz. Vlasic zucchini Squash cabbage Chleken Eagle Brand Chips Thins, BBQ, Sour Cream & Onion, Ridge or Ranch Ridged 14-14.5 oz. Hi-Dri Paper Towels BAKERY Soft Twirl Oven Fresh Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 12 Pack 99‘ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-08-04.pdf dadd3d97fa1b5b8bd3c5ad9e5dc28a58 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S. CHURCH ST. 8u<k paid 12/30/^ c U.S. KJSTAG6 HASTINGS. Mt 4»05« Me» 4 121 S. Church Street Hasting, Ml. Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905$ P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Vol. 120 - No. 53 — Tuesday, August 4, 1992 Senior ladies honored at 54th annual Vermontville Sunshine Party Dorothy Carpenter (left), co-founder of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, accepted a $100 donation Thursday from Kalarno Chapter 399, Order of Eastern Star. Making the presentation were Worthy Matron Liz Snodgrass and Worthy Patron Charles Halsey. The gift was in memory of former Maple Valley school bus driver Judy Joppie, a cousin to Halsey. Kalarno OES contributes to Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship fund A check for $100 was presented last week to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation by Kalarno Chapter No. 399, Order of Eastern Star. The donation was given in memory of former Maple Valley school bus driver Judy Joppie, who was related to two Kalarno OES members. Making the presentation last Thursday at the Kalarno Masonic temple were Worthy Matron Liz Snodgrass and Worthy Patron Charles Halsey. Dorothy Carpenter, co-founder of MVMSF, ac­ cepted the check on behalf of the foundation. In thanking the Kalarno OES she noted that they were * * wonderfully supportive. ’ ’ The base fund of MVMSF now stands at approximately $53,000. All interest earned on donated funds is used to provide scholarships to See Scholarship, Page 2 New sidewalks laid in Nashville Don Britten of Slagel Concrete Construction Co. of Hastings, brooms newlypoured concrete in sidewalks laid last week in Nashville. About four blocks will be replaced in the $14,000 project, with property owners footing half the cost. This is the second phase of an annual program to update walks throughout the village. The current work will complete the north side of Sherman Street, from Main to Lentz, and do a small section of the south side. Slagel's bid of $2.35 per square feet was lowest of three received. Recognized as the nine oldest ladies present at the 54th annual Sunshine Party were: (front row, from left) Helen Todd, Leta Nagle, Verna Frederick, Mary Baker; (back row, from left) Mabel Booher, Mary Hosey, Mildred Carey, Margi Margie Joppie and Mary Shaw. Each received a bouquet. Todd and Nagle attended the first Sunshine Party in 1938 and every one since then. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Vermontville’s annual Sun­ shine Party last Friday after­ noon honored senior ladies of the community and gave special recognition to nine who ranged in age from 83 to 92. For the second consecutive year, Mildred (Granger) Carey was honored as the oldest guest present. She will be 93 in September and still drives a car. Held yearly since 1938, the traditional July party is spon­ sored jointly by Vermont­ ville’s United Methodist and First Congregational chur­ ches. The congregations alter­ nate as hosts from year to year. The 1992 celebration was held at the Methodist church. Mildred Carey was born in Kalarno, grew up in the Ver­ montville area, and returned to live on a farm there after her husband, now deceased, retired from his job as a school superintendent. In re­ cent years, Mildred has mov­ ed to Charlotte. She is a former elementary teacher, serving at both Nashville and Vermontville school for five years each and at Charlotte for 12 years. She also taught in rural schools. Mildred has five living sibl­ ings: two older sisters, plus two brothers and a sister who are younger than she. In addition to Mrs. Carey, others receiving recognition Friday were Leta Nagle (91), Mary Baker (89), Margie Joppie (88), Verna Frederick (86), Mary Hosey (85), and Helen Todd, Mabie Booher, and Mary Shaw (all 83). Each lady was presented with a bouquet of homegrown flowers that had been arrang- See Sunshine Party, Page 2 Mistress of Ceremonies Martha Zemke presented a bouquet to Mildred Carey, the oldest lady present. She will be 93 in Sept. In This Issue... • Kalarno OES donates to MV Scholarship Fund • Foreign youths feel at home in Maple Valley area • Jr. Farmers score in Eaton County Fair sweepstakes • Fair winners named at Barry Fair �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 4, 1992 — Page 2 SUNSHINE PARTY fcontinued from frontpage -edby committee members as Centerpieces .for the refresh­ ment: tables. 1 .Ntgle and Todd both have a long history with Vermont- ville’s Sunshine Party. Each attended the original event in 1938 and has not missed one since. “I have a picture ofthe first Dressed as Fanny Crosby, impersonator Brenda Benedict related the story of the blind songwriter's life. one; I can remember my mother sitting right over there,” said Helen (Frith) Todd, as she pointed out a spot in the Methodist church community room. Before refreshments were served there Friday, the ladies enjoyed aspecial performance in the sanctuary. Brenda Benedict of Caledonia imper­ sonated American poet and songwriter Fanny Crosby, who lived from 1820 to 1915. Blind from the age of six weeks due to mistreatment of a medical condition, Crosby was one ofthe first students to attend New York’s Institute for the Blind. Besides relating Crosby’s life story, Benedict sang two of her best known hymns, “Blessed Assurance” and “Safe In the Arms of Jesus.” Members of the committee for the 1992 Sunshine Party were Mary Fisher, who ex­ tended the welcome on behalf of the Methodists; Cindy Krolik, who did the same for the Congregationalists; Joyce Edgecomb, who gave the necrology in memory of the ladies who have passed away since the last party; Janis Ainsworth, who arranged the program; and Madelyn Forest and Patty Cooley. Thirty-three guests were present at the event. mobile homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your mobile homeowners insurance. ^Auto- Owners Insurance pp Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ .............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study..............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m" Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a drawing. The tickets are $1 each and prizes will be a handcrocheted afghan, a Pillow First Aid kit, and a crystal vase. There will also be numerous other prizes donated by, Barlow’s Florist, Brand’s Photos, T & M Tire, Bosley’s Pharmacy, The Music Center, Blair’s Pet & Garden Sup­ plies, Pope’s and Trim Tone & Tan. The afghan is made and donated by Nancy Pomeroy. Tickets are available at Neil’s Printing, Pope’s, Bosley’s Pharmacy, The Music Center, W.B.C.H., T & M Tire, Barlow’s Florist, Brand’s Photo, and all Red Cross Board members, as well as at the Red Cross office. Proceeds from this drawing all will stay in Barry County, for Barry County residents, according to Director Karen Despres. from front page— Here’s why! Our statistics show that ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Barry County Chapter American Red Cross plans special drawing SCHOLARSHIP 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Mobile Homeowners Insurance! -± Home Car Bus,ness The Sunshine Party provides a pleasant opportunity for senior ladies of the community to visit and reminisce. A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH graduating Maple Valley seniors. Seven members ofthe Class of 1992 shared $3,500 in scholarships awarded in June. A total of $15,500 has been awarded since the foundation was established in 1987. Carpenter and Junia Jarvie, both former Maple Valley teachers, originated the scholarship fund as an incor­ porated, non-profit charitable foundation. Joppie, who died earlier this year, was a first cousin to Halsey and she was related to another Kalamo OES officer, Pauline Osman of Bellevue. Vermontville, Nashville and Kalamo Orders of Eastern Star are combined at the Kalamo temple. Funds for the MVMSF donation came from bake sales and other projects sponsored by the organization. The Kalamo OES will spon­ sor a spaghetti supper Sept. 24 at the temple to raise money for a similar scholarship fund at Bellevue High School, said Snodgrass. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....... .11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ...7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ...7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. TOD CLARK FIREMEN'S AllYouCan-Eat" Pancake and Sausage Breakfast with Pure Maple Syrup AUGUST 15 & 16 7 AM-1 PM BOTH DAYS Adults... s3.50 • Kids 5-12... s2.50 Under 5 ... FREE NASHVILLE FIREBARN Tom s Style Shop 111 N. MAIN fe Toni’s Hours: Belinda Belinda’s’sHours: Hours: r7*' Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 /Tues.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 V After Hours by Appointment Only I We are here to make you Look your Best ★ REDKEN Products Used & Sold ★ We now have a supply of RK products for men Just phone us or walk in... 8*951292 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Ya mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE S043 Scott Rd. IM-79) A.M. Worshi Worship....... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School.......... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 am. A.M. Service 11 am. P.M. Service .............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 3 Food canning still popular after over 150 years Home canning was first in­ troduced over 150 years ago. The directions have changed over the years. Canning in­ volves heating food in jars with the lids in place. The heat processing destroys the spoilage organisms and the air-tight seal which forms as the jar cools prevents re­ contamination of the foods. Canning foods can be a safe and econmical way to preserve high quality food at home. Not counting the value of your labor, canning home grown food may save you half the cost of buying commer­ cially canned food. Canning favorites and special products to be enjoyed later can be a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people. The advantages of home canning are lost when you start with poor quality fresh food, when the jars do not seal properly, when the food spoils, and when flavors, tex­ ture, color and nutrients deteriorate during prolonged storage. There are two methods of processing home canned foods — the boiling water canner or a pressure canner. Which method you use depends on howe acidic the food is. Acid foods, such as fruits, tomatoes, pickled vegetables, jams andjellies, may be safely processed in a boiling water canner. Low acid foods, such as vegetables, tomato­ vegetable mixtures like stew­ ed tomatoes, meats, poultry and fish, must be processed in a pressure canner. Pressure canners have either a weighted gauge or a dial gauge. Dial gauges need to be checked for accuracy before using each year. Direc­ tions for all canning pro­ cedures are based on altitude. Here in Kalamazoo County, for example, if you were can­ ning green beans and using a weighted gauge, you would process pints 20 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. If you were using a dial gauge pressure canner, you would process pints 20 minutes at 11 pounds pressure. Canning low acid foods at 15 pounds pressure is no longer recommended. When canning, one needs to leave a head space in the jar. For food processed in a pressure canner the head space needs to be 1 to 1U in­ ches. Head space for tomatoes and fruits which are processed in a boiling water canner is 1/2 inch. When canning jams and jellies allow 1/4 inch head space. These too are procesed in a boiling water canner. The most popular home canned vegetable is the tomato. When preserving tomatoes, they must be acdidified with bottled lemon juice or citric acid, to acidify, add two tablespoons ofbottled lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon citric acid to a quart of tomatoes, tomato sauce or tomato juice. When using pints, use 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon citric acid. The citric acid or lemon juice is best added directly to the hot jars before filling them with the tomato product. Properly acidified tomatoes can be safely pro­ cessed in a boiling water canner. There are no short cuts to home canning. It is a precise practice based on research, that does not leave room for errors. Improperly home can­ ned foods can potentially lead to illness and even death. Steam canners are being marketed as an option for water bath canning. Michigan State University Extension and the United States Depart­ ment of Agriculture do not recommend the use of steam canners as a substitute for water bath canners. We do not recommend any form of microwave oven pro­ cessing for home canned foods. The correct processing step is necessary to ensure a safe, high quality home cann­ ed product. s 32 and s36 Perm FOR ONLY... s27«o Long Hair Extra • Exp. 8/8/92 Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT Think! exactly where are: 1. Your family's birth certificates? Engagements 2. Your insurance policies? 3. Your Home's title or deed? Kraai - Byron to be wed Sept. 26 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kraai of Vermontville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Michelle, to James Byron Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Byron Sr. of Eaton Rapids. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by First America Tide In­ surance of Charlotte. The prospective bridegroom is a 1984 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and is employed by General Aluminum of Charlotte. A Sept. 26 wedding is being planned. — VOTE AUGUST 4 LARRY HYNES REPUBLICAN FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Paid by the Committee to Elect Larry Hynes Township Trustee, 6750 Irish Rd., Vermontville, Ml 49096 4. Your certificates of deposit? 5. Your will? 6. Your other priceless papers and valuables? For Only Pennies A Day You Could Say: They’re All In My Eaton Federal Savings Bank Safe Deposit Box, Thank You. Eaton Federal DANK FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... World's fair relieves Dep ression woes back in 1933 by Susan Hinckley An ailing national economy prompted a plethora of na­ tional programs after Presi­ dent Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office March 4, 1933. Among them was the Na­ tional Industrial Recovery Act approved in June. The act established codes of fair prac­ tices for business, working conditions and wages to enhance economic conditions. In late July, Nashville residents clustered around their radios to hear FDR ex­ plain the “noble experiment” symbolized by the Blue Eagle posted in windows of par­ ticipating establishments. At the same time many local folks were forgetting their troubles by touring “Century of Progress,” the second world’s fair to be held in Chicago. The exhibition stressing advances in modem technology opened May 27 and by late July was attracting numerous Nashville area residents. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News Aug. 3, 1933. The NRA in Nashville Nashville, in common withi the state and nation, last week: gathered about the loudI speaker to listen to what Presi­ dent Roosevelt had to say about the newest “noble ex­ periment,” known as the Na­ tional Industrial Recovery Act. And after the speech in which Roosevelt told of his hopes for the successful work­ ing out of the NIRA and pleaded for the united support of his people, the good citizens of Nashville, in and out of business, all who make up this quite typical American community, sat back to reflect upon what they had heard. Since then the Main street has been buzzing with discussion, but with only a slight sprinkling of criticism. For the most part there is an evi­ dent determination to “see the thing through.” At the same time there is a realization that there will have to be rather abrupt and far-reaching ad­ justments all along the line. The situation calls for the utmost in cooperative thinking and planning between employer and employee, bet- Fred G. Baker, longtime Nashville bargain store merchant, was one of several local residents who took in the 1933 Century of Progress at Chicago. Achievements in technology and modern architecture were featured at the fair. Baker started his Main Street business in 1884, at age 17, with a newsstand. «o Aug. 10 issue, 40 local firms and businessmen ween merchant and consumer, in fact, between all persons or groups whose daily dealings make up the pattern of the community. It is hard to visualize just what all this revamping of the hitherto accepted system of things will entail. Concessions will have to be made and tem­ porary burdens will have to be borne — but if the final result is what its sponsors hope for, the NIRA will be worth all the temporary . inconvenience it may cause. The success of the whole scheme quite apparently depends on the generation ofa certain nationwide enthusiasm to a degree comparable with that which caused America to rally around the national leaders during the Liberty Loan drives. A sufficiently aroused public mind will in­ sure victory in 1933. prepare a code. Elder’s drug store was the first voluntary signer and received the two flags given. Hess & Son soon followed. of dust he drove the car -into society to attend the annual the bank. Dr. Morris suffered Missionary meeting at the slight injuries at the time. camp there. — Mr. and Mrs. Roe Tuttle — Dr. and Mrs.Merle and son Carlyn left Friday for Vance of Eaton Rapids and their home in Baltimore after Dr. and Mrs. Lockwood of Village still considers federal a vacation visit with his Hastings are in Chicago, aid parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl where Drs. Vance and Our village officials are still Tuttle, and other relatives and Lockwood are doing post­ considering the matter of visiting the “Century of Pro­ graduate work in dentistry, as federal aid for public works, gress” at Chicago. sponsored by the W. K. which is part of President — Mr. and Mrs. Dan Garl- Kellogg Foundation, and the Roosevelt’s program for inger returned Sunday from ladies are attending the “Cen­ hastening the return of pro­ Chicago, where they had been tury of Progress.” sperity by lessening the attending the “Century of — The Lake Odessa Cann­ unemployment and conse­ Progress.” ing plant wants to contract quent welfare drains through — Mr. and Mrs. E. L. about 50 acres ofmuck land in work projects of a needful Kane and son Leonard, Rev. Eaton County for producing nature on easy terms, like and Mrs. M. E. Hoyt and spinach. sewage disposal, water supp­ daughter, Miss Marjorie — Miss Thelma Lynn of ly, sewer building and Hoyt, visited the Kellog camp the Farmers Co-Operative building of highways and to for underpriviledged children Creamery office is on a vaca­ be financed under the Na­ at Pine Lake on Monday of tion visit to Grand Rapids. tional Industrial Recovery last week, and Miss Hoyt — Myron Bruce accom­ Act.,. entertained the children with panied F. G. Baker to This information was given violin music. Chicago Tuesday to attend the by Cole D. Rich, engineer, of — Dr. Lofdahl’s home has “Century of Progress.” the state board ofhealth, at the — “Dad” Angell was in There is, however, one district meeting of the been painted. — The Morganthaler home town on Thursday on “Y” slight cloud on the scene as Michigan League of and the Morganthaler house business, accompanied by a American girds for the final Municipalities held in Grands recently vacated by Mr. and young friend from Hastings, thrust in this economic war. Rapids Wednesday of last Mrs. C. T. Hess, have been and they were warming up a We are able to gather from week and attended by A. E. newly painted. new Chevrolet, which County speeches and press comment Bassett, representing the — Miss Edith Parks is at­ Clerk Reid was to drive that the enforcement of the Village Council, and Coun­ tending the Laboratory school through to New Mexico on a NIRA — and the act contains cilmen C. T. Munro, R. M. at Waldenwoods camp this visit to relatives. teeth but thinly sheathed by Wetherbee and Lee Bailey, — Bemita Bowman has presidential pleadings for and Village Clerk Arthur week. — Ervin Bersette and Miss employment in Battle Creek. cooperation — is to be worked Housler. Cramer of Harrison and Mr. She was given a little farewell out if possible by the use of a Officials of nearly 50 polite boycott system that Michigan communities were and Mrs. Dan Garligner party by some of her young hopes to cause the consuming present to have outlined for visited Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce friends Tuesday night, Showalter Sunday afternoon. preparatory to taking up her public to make unpleasant the their benefit provision of the lot of the merchant or act and instruction as to the Mr. Bersette was a former new work Thursday. superintendent of the manufacturer who fails to live — Miss Helen Woodard of best methods of procedure... Nashville school, and will be Vermontville, former teacher up to a code. at Jonesville the coming year, The NIRA agreement for Council makes a visit to where he has been the past of rural schools, who has employers and consumers are since been attending college in Lake Odessa Tuesday two years. handled here by the post ofKalamazoo, will teach second There was a “hot” meeting — Old-time pictures in the and third grades in the Ver­ fice, where the signed of the village council Monday statements are filed for for­ night, a special and following window of the Smith Barber montville school the coming Shop have been attracting at­ warding, each receiving what was probably the hottest tention of those who have year. posters, badges or buttons. — The Hess ambulance day of another hot, dry resided here for some time There will be a roll of honor period. returned Mrs. Bert Foster to and can recognize old friends, on display in the post office as Reports were received on even when all “covered up her home here, Mrs. Hayter the work progresses, this to her home in Maple Grove, the proposed public works with whiskers.” work taking some time, and Mrs. Strickland to her program of the federal — On Tuesday Miss Ethel home here. All were patients naturally. government, as outlined at the Siebold had a major operation of Dr. Morris, and had been The News, in conjunction district meeting of the at the Lake Odessa hospital. with other weekly newspapers in Pennock Hospital. Michigan Municipal League, Dr. Lofdahl and Dr. Hoff of the country, will subscribe — Carl Peabody, to the visiting councilmen and operated. - . to and be governed by the Mulliken, was burned about the village clerk, all of whom — Charles Brown, a the face, neck and one arm code presented to the govern­ favor a public works program. ment by the National Editorial registered druggist from when his tractor blew up as he A visit to the Lake Odessa Nashville, is helping in the use aa blow ow torch orc too sa Association. At present we start it. sewage plant, recently finish­ Vermontville drug store while used Luckily his clothing did not are voluntary endorsers of the ed, was arranged for Tuesday, Mr. Field is at Diamond ignite, although it was NIRA. and the time for taking village Lake. Industry here will come saturated with gasoline. taxes was extended a month. — Mr. and Mrs. Coy G. under the Recovery Act as — Howard Demond of Brumm and two daughters North Castleton is attending codes at large are prepared, News in Brief were at Traverse City to at­ the “Century of Progress.” submitted and accepted. — J. W. Beedle of Beedle tend the state Rural Carriers’ Creamery heads were meeting — Donald Martins of the Bros, is in Chicago on convention in session there Wednesday att the Pantlind Evans District spent most of business and is attending the last week. Hotel, Grand Rapids, to last week in Chicago attending “Century of Progress.” Cliff — Last Friday Lorenzo t)ie “Century of Progress.” Williams of the St. Charles Noyes received a deep wound — Mr. and Mrs. L. G. store, is here in his absence. in his hand, requiring stitches Cole and their Lowell — Harold Cogswell of by Dr. Lofdahl, the horse rCeolalteiveasn relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Lansing, employed on The which he was harnessing Claude Cole, returned last News some years ago, and biting him. week from their trip to Grand later as linotype operator with — Harry Kelly had an Rapids, Minn., going around The Michigan Tradesman, emergency operation June 30 Lake M,ichigan, and returning was a caller at The News of­ at Community Hospital, , by Chicago, but not attending fice Tuesday. Charlotte. Dr. Lofdahl the “Century of Progress.” It — W. St. Clair Gloster, operated, assisted by Dr. was nice and cool in Min­ publisher of The Nashville McLaugh,lin of Vermontville.. nesota, but grew warmer all News, and O. E. — Charlotte’s board of the time as they came on McLaughlin, publisher of The education is offering a 10 per­ Vermontville Echo, were in cent reduction from tuition toward home. Lansing Saturday attending a charges to school boards in meeting of Michigan primary districts who send newspaper publishers. their eighth-grade graduates — Miss Margaret Dailey, to Charlotte High School, if who is staying at C. E. they will pay the tuition dur­ Mater’s place this summer, is ing the first 30 days of the attending the “Century of semester. Progress” this week. The Rev. Dorotha £ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters s — Dr. E.T. Morris wreck­ Hayter was home from Indian ||■ ed his car badly at Hosmer’s Lake over Sunday, taking I . Comers (now M-66 and State b H.S. CAFETE CAFETERIA back with her on Tuesday five ^■■ MAPLE VALLEY HS ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. g► Road), when in the act of members of the Missionary J had taken the pledge. Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 negotiating the turn in a cloud iiimiuirirtiniiiniiinifi lo'°l ..•*?* iift• �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 5 Vermontville area children meet Binder Park Zoo animals SX {! C^H,, 'Xit V* LJNL L >Ss ls JN P1 h $ L% ??%S*% b SUS SUvS! by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Sixty-five youngsters and several adults attending last Tuesdays’s Children’s Sum­ mer Story Hour in Vermont­ ville had an opportunity to meet several new friends. Among them were a red Lory parrot, a kinkajou, a white-bellied hedgehog, a Surinam toad, a legless lizard, and a boa constrictor. The special presentation by Binder Park Zoo of Battle Creek was staged as the third session of the weekly story hours sponsored throughout July by the Vermontville Woman’s Club. Because of repairs going on at the local library, the event was held in the Griswold Room at First Congregational Church. Thomas Funke, education specialist at Binder Park Zoo, introduced the animals with the help of Docent Donna Hoard, who circulated through the audience to allow everyone a chance to touch each animal as she carried it around the room. Making a big hit with the youngsters was the kinkajou, often called a “Honey-Bear” >C<ss St'Sb.. SiS So&feCP' H s *s? CS w^w ^w« kjy« H “aBWg. mSH tailfc ■ rik ■’•' RW lk® '*^** '*^ tafaft ’nifina ffiHEBis: Docent-Donna Hoard shows the kinkajou, a noctural animal who normally sleeps during the day and is active at night. ItandM n:s IKOElkt ■kte ntiuka Dott n ti rxbfetet lirte rmtefcfe «i rtimta?' ateirtsitr tea intel!®® ®i ikltakkk Something To ThinkAbout DAVID D. ROSIER iak i!mM ^fftedte M ■ *rirt»w I.k^J ffjas: « fl|{.^'S1 1 । f*c5 *% f*c•5 kw< UQpB>(X X UJa Jax fctXi % USS' c USS' DIRECTOR CHILD’S RIGHT TO KNOW We tend to assume that death is beyond a child’s comprehension. In a sense it is; for even adults do not understand the complete meaning ofdeath. This does not mean that the parent should not share with the youngster the fragments of adult experience and know­ ledge, and that the child should not be allowed to ab­ sorb as much of the concept as he is capable of. The other argument for not speaking of the death of a loved one to a child is to protect him. The adult may feel such intense anguish at the loss that he chooses to spare the child similar suffer­ ing. This is somewhat un- fair. The child has every right to be included in that situation which seriously af­ fects him. Silence only deprives him of the oppor­ tunity to share his grief. Besides, left alone to under­ stand the absence of a loved one, he will often end up feeling bewildered, confus­ ed, even guilty. ROSIER FUNERAL HOME Mapes-Fisher Chapel 193 Jackson St. Tel: (517) 566-8141 Dedicated to those we serve. **>> even though he is a member of the racoon family. A nocturnal animal, the kinkajou prefers to sleep in the daytime and dozed a bit during his appearance. “We don’t take him out after 6 p.m. because he’s kind of hyper then,” Funke told the children as they petted the sleepy mammal. Funke explained that the kinkajou is a very good climber who will look for a hole- in a tree to sleep in the during the daytime and “at night will come out and look for honey.” To domesticate the animal, the zoo staff initially took turns taking him home with them to provide him with human company around the clock “so he’d get used to us as people,” Funke explained. Throughout the presenta­ tion, Funke repeatedly warn­ ed the children: “Don’t get weird animals like this as a pet. It is not a good idea.” One reason, he said, is that if an exotic animal gets sick it is difficult to find a veterinarian who is trained to treat it. The white-bellied hedgehog that lives in the grasslands of Africa and resembles a por­ cupine also delighted the children, and gave Funke an opportunity to debunk a myth that porcupines throw their quills. Even though hedgehogs and porcupines are “no where near related,” said Funke, both have spikes or quills on their bodies. “Porcupines do not throw their quills,” the education specialist said. The only ^ay to get stuck with a quill is to touch the animal or brush against it. All hedgehogs either hiber­ nate or aestivate to avoid cold or hot temperatures, or in dry weather when food is scarce. The hedgehog eats mostly in­ sects, plants and small animals. “If someone wants to eat him, he’ll curl up in a ball,” Funke told the children. “Do you think anyone’s going to eat him then?” After the parrot, kinkajou and hedgehog made their in­ dividual appearances, Funke announced: “You’ve guys got to see the cute, the fuzzy and the funny; now you can see the gross, the icky and the slimy.” First out was the Surinam toad that lives in fast flowing rivers in the rain forests of South America. He is ex­ tremely flat and streamlined so that he doesn’t get washed away in the current. With very small eyes, he cannot see but depends on his sense of touch and taste to survive. The Surinam toad carries its young around in a pocket on its back until the eggs are hat­ ched. At the zoo it feeds on crickets and goldfish. A legless lizard was next to be shown to the excited children, who at first believed it to be a snake. “Just because he doesn’t k Zk Zy ir Andy Forest, 5, was a little apprehensive about touching the legless lizard, which greatly resembles a snake. have legs everybody thinks he’s a snake,” Funke said. The lizard is native to Europe and feeds on snails and snakes. Overall, the youngsters were much more eager to touch him than were the adults; all those who did discovered that the lizard’s skin felt much like a garden hose. The grand finale was a boa constrictor who made his ap­ pearance wrapped around Hoard’s waist. Most of the children bravely petted the snake. The boa is found in South America. At the zoo it is fed dead rats. Funke said many people mistakenly believe snakes must eat live rats or mice, but the rodents often will fight the snake and the snake will quit feeding. “Would you eat your food it if attacked you?” Funke asked the children. He answered the youngster’s questions about various zoo animals, and took the opportunity to tell them more about snakes in general and Michigan snakes in particular. He said Michigan has 17 different kinds of snakes but only one — the Massaugua rattler — is poisonous. Also, the fastest snake can travel on­ ly seven miles an hour, he Little Jessica Phillips, 2, pets the red Lory parrot held by Donna Hoard, Binder Park Zoo docent. said, much slower than man. “In Michigan no snake can catch you,” he assured the youngsters. After the show Funke and Hoard presented each child with a free ticket to Binder Park Zoo. The zoo is located southeast of Battle Creek at 7400 Division Drive. (517)726-0181 [STANTON'S *Two story home with fenced back yard. Priced at just $32,000. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) ‘Huge price reduction I! Only $28,000 for this two bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Owner very anxious to sell! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) 144 SOUTH MMN STRGGT MGRMONTMILLG. MICHIGAN 49096 *3 bedroom home with newer windows, first floor laundry, nice shaded yard. Priced at only $35,000. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) *3 bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres in the Hastings School District. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-105. JUST LISTED!! Approx. 15 acres of land that has been perked, with a pole barn and water and electricity. Excellent land contract terms with low down payment. Vote for Experience and Commitment । VOTE FOR__ ORVIN H. MOORE Paid Orvin H. Moore, 7751 N. Hager Rd. County Commissioner District #5 Approx. 33 acres of vacant land............... SOLD............ Located just north of Clarksville. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 ^.SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 6 Foreign exchange students ‘feel at *home in Maple Valley area Laurence Lizin of Belgium (seated) is the 10th exchange student hosted by the Mason family of Vermontville (from left) Tami, Bill, Sharon and Becki. Bill is chair­ man of the Lions Youth Exhange program for a six-county district. Will be CLOSED For Vacation Aug. 7 thru Aug. 15 Diana’s Place Professional Styling for the Whole Family OPEN-Tuesday thru Saturday Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852*94^1 Diana Kuempel MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Americans are open, free and friendly. That is a feeling shared by three young ladies from Europe now living in homes in the Maple Valley community. ‘‘People are more outspoken and their lifestyle is more free,” said Kati Tossavainen, 19, ofFinland. “Hike that.” Kati is living with Sharon and Jim Kiger at the Stoney Hill Farm bed and breakfast south of Vermontville. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852 1916 Broker EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service {MLS) Home Warranty Available A Youth Exchange banner from Belgium is presented to Wayne Lobert, im i ­ mediate past president of Vermontville Lions Club, by Laurence Lizen as two Fin­ nish exchange students, Kati Tossavainen (center) and Eija Poikela look on. REALTOR” Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 ...... 852-1543 Eves. Congratulations! “Hubert” HUBERT DENNIS “SALESPERSON OF THE MONTH” FOR JULY 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE - Cute farm house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Give Jeri a call. (F-156) “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME • STATE ST. - NASHVILLE - Nicely decorated, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry & garage on corner lot. Possession at close. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer. (N-153) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 5 ACRES • NE OF VERMONTVILLE Nice 4 bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) NICE & NEAT!! 50 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHARLOTTE - Nice 3 bedroom home with pole bldg, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. (F-160) NASHVILLE - NOW $59,500 LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) VACANT LAND 3 BEDROOMS & 1*4 BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and k appointment to see.(N-152) YOUR CHOICE - 3 ACRE PARCELS "Perk tested", Charlotte Schools. Call Homer. (VL-160) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Pos­ sible to divide into two parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) The Sue Furlong family of Nashville is hosting Eija Poikela of Finland (seated). The Furlong family includes (from left) Priscilla (holding son Daniel) Sue and son Rich. Eija is the fourth exchange student the Furlongs have hosted. 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247 Laurence Lizin, 18, of Belgium, a guest of Bill and Sharon Mason and daughters of Vermontville agrees. Americans, she observes, are “more friendly.” And Eija Poikela, 18, of Finland, says she has found “the atmosphere in church is different; more friendly, warmer, closer” than in her homeland. She is staying with the Sue Furlong family in Nashville. All three are in the USA under the Lions Clubs Inter­ national Youth Exchange program. Eija is the fourth Finnish student hosted by the Furlongs. The Masons’ guest is the 10th exchange student they have welcomed into their home. Most stay about six weeks. Besides sharing an impres­ sion of friendly Americans, the girls also have similar goals for the future. All want to pursue medical careers. “My dream is to become a doctor,” says Kati. She was graduated from high school last spring. After returning to Finland, she hopes to come back to the USA on a special program that could allow her to work here for a year. Then she will return to Finland to attend a university to study medicine. Kati’s mother is a university instructor now nearing com­ pletion of a doctorate in the field of human sciences. Her father is a plumbing and elec­ trical contractor. The family lives in eastern Finland in Polvijarvi, a “small village of six or seven thousand inhabitants,” accor­ ding to Kati. She has an older sister, 24, and a younger brother, 16. Eija, whose mother is a nurse and whose father is an electrical repairman, also wants to become a doctor. She will be a high school senior in Finland this fall, and has sisters ages 5 and 22. The family lives in northern Finland in the town of Sodankyla, population 10,000, about 100 miles north of the Artic Circle. “We have the midnight sun in June,” says Eija. Laurence Lizin, 18, of Eupen, Belgium, population 17,000, will return home to enter Namur University where she will study Continued on next page— CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! i Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville * Stripping ★ Repair Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 7 From previous page— “medicine, perhaps, but I’m not sure.” Her father is an ophthalmologist. The city where the family lives is in eastern Belgium, just a few miles west of the German border. The primary language of the area is Ger­ man, but Laurence, who has three younger sisters, speaks mostly French at home. School classes are conducted in both languages. Laurence says he is im­ pressed with American ham­ burgers (they have beef, but do not make hamburgers) and with the quantity of cookies consumed here. “We have some but not so much,” she observes. Eija also finds American food to be “more greasy, more sweet,” but adds em­ phatically, “It’s good!” Kati and Eija arrived at Detroit in late June on a Finn Air flight carrying 300 Fin­ nish exchange students bound for various points in the USA. Laurence came from Belgium in early July on a flight to Detroit via Chicago. Bill Mason, chairman ofthe Lions Club International Youth Exchange program for District ll-C-2, was responsbile for placing the local students, which also in­ cludes a Finnish boy staying with Phillip and Bobbie Weller of rural Nashville. He was on a brief visit to Califor­ nia when the three other students and their families gathered last Tuesday evening for a party at the Mason home. Bill said that ofthe 300 Fin­ nish students who recently ar­ rived in Detroit, 60 or 70 stayed in Michigan. He is in contact with 50 Lions clubs in six counties to place the youngsters and he arranges for local students to go abroad. “If anybody is interested in hosting (a youth) through New books at Putnam Library Kati Tossavainen of Finland (seated) is the first exchange student hosted by James and Sandra Kiger of Vermontville. She is seen here with Mrs. Kiger. summer or winter, call me,” he said. Students from Australia, New Zealand and Peru are ex­ pected in the near future. The Youth Exchange ex­ perience has proved to be a positive one for the hosts as well as for the visitors, and the time of parting is always tearful. Many of the students keep in touch with their host families after returning home. Sue Furlong received a let­ ter last week from Piia Viljanen, the Finnish student she hosted last summer. The exchange promotes understanding between dif- i Do you have problems trying to grow pretty nails? Do you have a problem keeping your polish on? Have you ever thought you would like to have nice natural looking nails but never thought you could? Well you can! Call today and receive ... s5000ff Your New Set of Nails Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa Rene A. Swift, Owner ferent cultures and gives youths a good view of every­ day life in the host country. Eija Poikela, the current guest in the Furlong home, sums it up: “People here in America are very friendly and open, so it’s nice to be here. I feel welcome.” At last week’s gathering at the Mason home, Bill presented the girls pins from Michigan Lions and Vermont­ ville Lions “Sweetest Club” plus desktop USA flag sets. Wayne Lobert, immediate past president of the local club, accepted a Belgium Youth Exchange banner presented by Eija. Community Notices PLEASE VOTE SEAN LESTER for Treasurer Aug. 4th. Paid by the Lester for Trea­ surer Committee, P.O. Box 244, Hastings, MI 49058. Farm 11 YEAR OLD GELDING, completly safe for child or begining rider. Solid trail horse. $1,100. 616-467-7020.______ REGISTERED WALKING HORSE Gelding by SUN’S DELIGHT D. Ring and trail broke $1,400. 616-467-7020. “Michigan Facts.” A com­ prehensive look at Michigan today. Includes facts on each county, and also a chronological history of the state. “Centennial Business Por­ traits of Michigan.” A collec­ tion of Michigan’s oldest businesses, with written histories edited and compiled by Mike LaNoue. “Portage and Its Past” by Grace Potts. An excellent history of Portage dating from 1830. “America Takes Over.” The history of our involve­ ment in Vietnam. “Our National Holidays” by Karen Spies. A book for the junior room that examines the history of patriotic holidays, holidays that honor famous people, and special American holidays such as Thanksgiving. “Experiments that Explore Recycling” by Martin Gutnik. A book that uses ex­ periments to demonstrate the effects ofdumping solid waste into our enviomment. “The Mideast After the GulfWar” by Richard Steins. Provides information on the Mideast, including refugee problems, environmental damage and unsettled political situations. “Bird World.” An il­ lustrated survey of birds in their various habitats throughout the world. En­ dangered species are discussed. New fiction books are “Gerald’s Game” by Stephen King; “The White Rhino Hotel” by Bartie Bull; “Savage Justice” by Ron Handberg; “Sahara” by Clive Cussler; “My life as a Whale” by Dyan Sheldon; “The Living” by Annie Dillard; “The Last Shot” by Hugo Hamilton; “The Last Prince of Ireland” by Morgan Llywelyn; “Ghost Woman” by Lawrence Thornton; “The Evening Star” by Larry McMurtry; “Caravan” by Dorothy Gilman; “At Wed­ dings and Wakes” by Alice McDermott; “Colony” by Anne Siddons; and “Night Woman” by Nancy Price. Barry County Extension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: August 5 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building. August 5-6 - Site Specific Crop Management program — Kellogg Biological Station, phone (517) 355-0216 for details. August 8 - Michigan Christmas Tree Tour, Allegan. Call 671-2412 for details. August 15 - 4-H State Horse Show, Michigan State Universi­ ty, East Lansing. August 17 - 4-H and FFA Livestock Buyers’ Appreciation Banquet, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 19 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. August 21-22 - Eco-Conference, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. August 26 - Post Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 29 - Fish, Fun and Fellowship, 4-H Fishing Clinic and Contest, 8 a.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. August 29 - Summerfest 4-H Kite Making, 1 p.m., Fish Hat­ chery Park, Hastings. August 29 - EWHA Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. w DEFY GRAVITY WITH Latest donations to Putnam Public Library offered Forming and Men­ ding Spray Gel by Redken pro­ vides the technology of the future for the styles you want today. It’s take-control styling, combined with miraculous mending and smoothing properties. SUSPEND delivers gravity-defying lift and volume without stiffness. Tames rough cuticles and eliminates the frizzles. It’s not just another styl­ ing tool. It’s super-natural support for your hair. Come In today and ask for SUSPEND. SUSPENDtm The latest contributions to Putnam Library came recently in memory of Elmer Bingham by Bernice Marshall; in memory of Emily Dowsett by Bernice Marshall; and in memory of Lillian C. Wigglesworth by Bill and Bonnie Maker. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to P.O. Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. REDKEN PREMIER AMBASSADOR SAlON TRACY HUGHER ...to our staff. | tracyperm SPECIAL $Efob-V/SIIuIhF-1i ENDS AUGUST 31 • ONE COUPON PON PER CUSTOMER The New Image 101 N. Main St.. Woodland 34*65728 Pets Ph. 616-374-1117 DOBERMAN’S FULL BRED No papers. $75. 517-852-1650. Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 NEW SUNDAY HOURS 8 A.M. to 10 P.M Fresh Donuts Made Fresh Everyday from Scratch by Our Experienced Bakers Phone 726-1000 151 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m'. Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. A PRINTER THAT IS S' Affordable SC Timely [vf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • -a Graphics • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 8 Jr. Farmers score in Eaton County 4-H Fair sweepstakes last week Three Vermontville Jr. Farmers earned high honors in the 4-H sweepstakes at the recent 1992 Eaton County Fair. In competition on Saturday, July 25, Dena Bignail took first place in the small animal category; Haley Todd earned fourth place in small animals while Megan Wheaton was fourth in large animals. “Sweepstakes is the big thing to get into,” said Jeri Mater, administrative leader of Vermontville Jr. Farmers, the largest local 4-H group showing at the fair. “You have to place first in your showman class, then compete with all other first-place win­ ners from age 9 through 19.” The top three winners in each species are eligible for the sweepstakes competition. Small animals and large Winning in the sheep competition were six Ver­ montville Jr. Farmers: (front) Brant Wheaton; (middle row, from left) Vince and Ben Shepherd and Mike Mater; (back row, from left) Sarah Mater and Megan Wheaton. animals each have their own categories. “You then have to show every animal in the group,” explained Mater, “and (the judges) add up the points.” Small animals include poultry, rabbits and goats; large animals are sheep, horses, swine, beef and dairy cattle. Vermontville Jr. Farmer winners in various livestock categories were as follows; Rabbits Sarah Mater, 3rd showman, Reserve Champion individual market rabbit; Gracie Pena, 1st showman, 3rd individual rabbits, 6th market pen; Elizabeth Pena, 9th showman; Angela Todd, 6th showman, Grand Champion individual rabbit, Grand Champion market rabbit; Haley Todd, 1st showman; Laura Hillard, 3rd showman; Fay Hillard, 4th showman; Michael Strope, 1st showman; Autumn Pierce, 2nd showman; Mandy Pierce, 3rd showman; Dina Bignail, 1st showman, Best Breed tan, Best opp tan, Best Show fancy. Poultry Dean Bignall, 2nd showman, Reserve Champion fryer; Mandy Pierce, 5th showman; Michael Strope, Reserve Champion large fowl. Goats Michael Strope, 4th showmanship, 2nd dairy goat, 2nd goat cart class; Mandy Pierce, 6th goat cart class, 1st place showman, alternate for sweepstakes. Home ImprovementHeadquarters Plumbing Drywall • Hardware Siding Electrical I*nsulation Roofing Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry See Us For • Delivery • Planning LUMBER YARD Please Order by, August 5 Sheep Sarah Mater, 3rd showman­ ship, 3rd novice showman, 1st place heavyweight market lamb, Grand Champion rate of gain; Mike Mater, 8th showmanship, 4th novice showman, 2nd and 7th market weight class, 5th market pen class, 7th weight gain class; Ben Shepherd, 3rd market weight class; 4th showman­ ship; and 2nd fleece; Vince Shepherd, 3rd market weight class; 5th showmanship, 1st fleece; Megan Wheaton, 1st showmanship, 4th large animal sweepstakes, Supreme Champion ewe, 1st market weight class. In sheep-fitting competition involving Vermontville Jr. Farmers, the team of Sarah Mater and Megan Wheaton took second; Brant Wheaton and a Charlotte friend took third; and Ben Shepherd and Mike Mater placed ninth. 5.2-0882 52-0882 CREDIT INC AVAILABLE Three Vermontville Jr. Farmers won awards in poultry at the recent Eaton County 4-H Fair: (from left) Dena Bignall, Michael Strope and Mandy Piece. Area students join summer youth program at Michigan Tech University Two area residents were among approximately 1,000 students attending the 20th an­ nual summer youth program at Michigan Technological University. Each student spends a week participating in one of the 60 unique explorations offered. The program is designed to focus on career exploration and developing new skills through laboratory, classroom and field experiences. Lori Carpenter ofVermont- Real Estate ANTRIM COUNTY 10 beauti­ fully wooded acres. Ideal hunt­ ing and camping spot. Near Jordan River and Lake Bellaire. $9,500. $300 Down, $125/mo. 11% land contract. Call North­ ern Land Company 1-800-968-3118. Help Wanted • Estimates • Savings iIhometow TRUCKLOAD SALE TODAY!___ TOD Rabbit exhibitors at the fair included several Vermontville Jr. Farmers: (front row, from left) James Hilard and Michael Strope; (middle row) Jay Hilard, Laura Hilard, Sarah Mater, Dena Bignall, Elizabeth Pena, Mandy Piece; (back row) Angela Todd, Gracie Pena. Missing from the photo are Autumn Pierce and Haley Todd. EARN EXTRA CASH Christ­ mas Around The World now hiring. No investment. Free $300. kit. Free training. Set your own hours. Phone 616-795-9268, or 616-364-6536.______ PART TIME WORK full time pay, Christmas Around the World, hiring demonstrators. Work own hours, free kit, no collecting, no delivering, no obligation. Call Teresa 517-627-4524. AFTER SCHOOL DAYCARE NEEDED for 9 year old boy, Monday thru Thursday. Call Terri Thrun, 852-1541. ville and Ann Zielinski of Charlotte attended. Carpenter is the daughter of Ronald and Nancy Carpenter. She is a senior at Maple Valley Senior High School, where she is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Club, and the volleyball and softball teams. Zielinski is the daughter of Paul Zielinski and Sharen Furman. She is a senior at Charlotte High School where she is a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society, the band, and the cross country and track teams. BUC BUGS IN BARN CO. ECGS Will be sold at: 2960 N. Mason Rd., Vermontville (517) 852-9535 High Quality — Farm Fresh 60e per dozen Try Them — They’re Good! NASHVILLE w 8th Annual Golf Tournament MULBERRY FORE GOLF COURSE August 16th 12 Noon starting time 2 PERSON SCRAMBLE Sign up at the Club House or Contact Jim Jones: 852-1783 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, August 4, 1992 —■ Page 9 Seabold Scholarship awarded here A crew of students in tthe Summer Youth Employment Training program of Eaton Intermediate School Districtt was busy last Tuesday roofing the new MVHS equipment storage building located near the high school. New storage building now under construction at M.V. high school The newest addition to the grounds of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School is a pole­ style storage bam. The 48x60-foot building to house maintenance equipment and supplies is being con­ structed on the west end of the EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER 4 WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... 18874761 • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWINQ OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWV. VERMONTVILLE McMichael said the crew has been very busy this sum­ mer with projects at the EISD, at Eaton Rapids schools, and at the South Ridge Vocational Center in Charlotte. A few years ago McMichael headed another crew that did window renovation at Fuller Street Elementary School in Nashville and built an athletic storage shed at the Fuller Street athletic field. Gerald Aldrich, Maple Valley transporation and facilities director, said school maintenance employees will complete the exterior work on the new shed, installing sheet metal siding and hanging doors, before school starts this fall. Next summer, the EISD crew will install parti­ tions and do other interior work. “All the labor is free, so we Girls basketball save a lot,” noted Aldrich. He practice to begin said the total cost of the pro­ ject including the concrete Aug. 10 at M.V. floor is about $20,000. Half of the building will be Basketball practice for devoted to storage ofcustodial Maple Valley girls varsity supplies and paper products candidates will begin Mon­ used throughout the school. day, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. The other half will house a All interested girls should school tractor, truck, and plan to attend this first lawn equipment in addition to practice. some athletic equipment, said Also, the junior varsity and Aldrich. freshman teams will practice from 4 to 6 p . m . All girls who plan to play must have a physical exam on file with the athletic director or they can turn that physical card in to the coach on the first day of practice. No one will be allowed to practice without a physical card. Any questions about prac­ tice time can be directed to 100 Yrs. Jerry Reese, head girls’ coach, at 726-1030. parking lot. The basic structural work and roofing has been done by a dozen boys in the Summer Youth Employment Training program of Eaton In­ termediate School District. Under direction of EISD vocational education teacher Rod McMichael, the youths have worked two four-day weeks, 37 hours per week. They expected to have their first part of the project com­ pleted last Thursday. “We will still have to ce­ ment floors and do the interior work,” said McMichael. “They are going to save that for us to do next summer; it will be a couple weeks of work for us next year.” ’ V.F.W. Post No. 8260 of Nashville recently presented Chris Musser special recogni­ tion as a participant in the Ralph J. Seabold scholarship program. He was presented the award by William Nichols. Eighth District Commander, who is from Post 8260; Kay Rathburn. Post Commander of 8260; and Ladies Auxiliary President Corrine Graham. Musser also received a Michigan Competitive Scholarship; a $200 bond from the Seabold Scholarship (Nashville V.F.W.) for first place in a writing contest. His subject for the essay was to describe how he had arrived at this point in life and what his plans are for the future. He is the son of Joy and Dave Musser. open to students through local The Seabold competition is schools. (From left) Corrine Graham, Kay Rathburn. Chris Musser and William Nichols. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Notice is Hereby Given, that a General Election will be held in the Vermontville Township, Precinct 1, County of Eaton, State of Michigan within said township Tuesday, August 4,1992 at the FIRE STATION For the purpose of nominating candidates of the Democratic Republican and Tisch independent citizen parties for partisan offices and for the purpose of nominating candidates for non-partisan offices viz: Congressional Representative in Congress. Legislative State Representative. County Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner and If elected In the county Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Auditor, Road Commissioner and Mine Inspector. Township p Office,,p Supervisor,, Clerk,, Treasurer,, Two Trustees,, Judicial Appeals Court Judge,, Circuit Court Judge,, Probate Court Judge,, District Court Judge, if primary is required and for the purpose of electing delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic, Republican and Tisch independent citizen parties. The polls of said election will be open at 7 o'clock AM and will remain open until 8 o’clock PM of said day of election. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk Announcing the 2nd Annual BARNYARD CLASSIC 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, August 22 Nashville Little League Football at the... Sunfield Farmer’s Picnic SIGN-UP The Sponsors of Programs lor Youth (SPY’S) Tuesday, August 4 6:30 PM • FULLER ST. FIELD — Grades 3-8 — Players must be accompanied by a parent. Short practice until 8p.m. If unable to attend sign-up, contact Rick Spritzer at 852-1852 or Sue Dunham at 852-1925. PRESENTED BY... • • • • • • Team Fee: $40.00 (tax deductible) 8 teams per division; double elimination format 1st Place: sponsor and individual trophies 2nd Place: sponsor trophy and t-shirts Entry deadline extended until August 15 (postmarked) Applications available at: Carl's Supermarket & Good Times Pizza �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 10 Barry County 4-H members earn top honors at ‘92 Barry County Fair Karla Huges, 9 of the Gentle Giants 4-H Club took 1st place junior showman, 1st in basic ground driving, 2nd place halter- aged mares and 5th in hitch class at the Barry County Fair 4-H draft horse show. A Nashville Barry County Fair 4-H draft horse winner is Keith Hughes, 12, of the Gentle Giants Club, 1st place halter for 2 yr olds, 2nd junior showman, 3rd in hitch class and 2nd in basic ground driving. Nashville outstanding nonlivestock ribbon winners are left: Rochelle Burkart, Jessica Smith, Lezlie Hay and Leah Smith. Brock Mater, a Young Clover in the Busy Beigh II 4-H Club, takes his rabbit to the table in the Live Stock Fashion Show at the Barry County Fair. FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON COUPON $1OO Offs250 Off Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Kyle Hughes, 14, a Gentle Giant member, was intermediate showman, grand champion draft horse showman, took 2nd in halter for 2 year olds, 1st in advanced ground driving and 5th in hitch class. Minimum *600 Repair Expires 8/11/92 11 Minimum *1300 Repair _Expires8/ll/92_ Comer of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday A PRINTER THAT IS ... H' Affordable Timely Sf Versatile COBB ...IS JUST A CALL AWAY! Richard R. Cobb, owner', 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 mick lic. #i?4b RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. Do-it-yourself • 114” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 , 3 Miles North of I-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » 616-527-2724 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �T'1e MaP,e Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 4. 1992_Page 11 Oriental pot-bellied pig is a big hit with on-lookers in Nashville by Susan Hinckle> Staff Writer Molly from Missouri visited Nashville Friday and attracted quite a bit of atten­ tion on Main Street. Posing for the ’’press" in Central Park, the two-monthold drew an audience of curious spectators alerted by her unusual squeals. Molly is a Vietnamese pot­ bellied pig. Adopted just three days earlier at her home in Gallatin, Mo., the petite porker traveled to Michigan with her new family and seemed to be adjusting well to life in Michigan.. She came to Nashville with her adoptive “parents” to meet her maternal “grand­ parents,” Betty and Kenneth Meade Sr. When the Meades' daughter, Vicki Townsend, married Richard Heldenbrand last year, his parents, who live in Missouri, promised them a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig as a wedding gift. Jason Townsend walked the pig around the park on a leash. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. DREDGING Hydraulic or drag line, ponds, lakes, rivers, and marinas. T&T Dredging, Grand Rapids 616-698-6596.______ *HOMEOWNERS CASH FAST! *Homc and income *pDreobpterty consolidation♦Tumed down? problem credit? We can h*Fealspt,! easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non­ experienced worker, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be .given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN 4:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (eoe) Three Bldgs. South of Corner of M-37/ddth Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 1 SO} (iocalea in the Kent-1 wood Corporate • * Complpx), * E.o.i. “It was an unusual wedding present,” says Vicki, who ad­ ded that it has taken her a year to convince her husband to Kenneth Meade, Sr. holds "Molly” while his daughter, Vicki, looks on. take her to Missouri to pick up the gift. The couple, which lives near Milford, Mich., was accompanied to Nashville by Vicki’s teen-age son, Jason Townsend. Now weighing in at 10 pounds, Molly is expected to grow in size, but will never equal a common swine. “They get about 80 pounds if you don’t overfeed them,” said Richard. Molly’s main diet is Viet- Children's craft classes to be offered locally RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 The Vermontville CR652, Mattawan. One mile Historical Society again this north of 1-94 on right side of year will sponsor its special road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) August craft classes for children of the community. 1-616-668-3784. The sessions will be held the next three Wednesdays Thank You from 1 to 2 p.m. on the CARD OF THANKS grounds of the Academy­ The family ofGrace Gutchess Museum. wish to thank everyone for flow­ On Wednesday, Aug. 5, ers, contributions, cards, and Native American Sand painkind words, at the time of her death. A special thank you to Pastor Taylor for a lovely message and the ladies who prepared a deli­ cious meal after the services. Thanks also to the Pennock Hospital Emergency Room Staff Albion College sophomore for their efforts on her behalf.Scott Casteele of VermontGary and Margaret ville has been selected to serve Gordon and Susie as one of 14 resident assistants and granddaughters (RA) in Wesley Hall for the 1992-93 school year. THANK YOU In all, freshmen and upA heart-felt THANK YOU to everyone of you wonderful perclassmen residences, people that made our 50th selected men and women, wedding anniversary such a serve as members of the stuhuge sucess. We will cherish this dent life staff. They aid in admemory forever. ministration of the residence Special THANKS to our program, facilitate communi­ daughter Betty for all ofthe time ty living and help in handling and effort she spent to make the of problems.. Resident occasion such a memorable one. assistants are a primary Special THANKS to Bruce, resource to students who have Margaret Ann and Michele questions or need assistance. (Lousiana) Bernie and Aleta Casteele is a 1991 graduate (North Carolina) Brad, Barb and ofMaple Valley High School. Becky (Wisconsin) for making the trip to be with us, to my sister He is the son of Diane Thelma for the beautiful cake, Casteele of Vermontville. my sister Neva, Bill, Lynn, Leila and Duane for the beautiful music, all of our grandchildren for decorating the Peppermint Palace. Thanks again for the cards, Maple Valley High School gifts, flowers, fruit and money. Most of all, thanks for being needs a freshman girls’ basketball coach for this fall. our very special friends. Anyone interested, may Bud and Bea Gillaspie contact the athletic director, For Sale Bill Farnsworth, at the high PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD school, 852-9275. or call in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 Jerry Reese at 726-1030 for days a week by calling 948-4450 further information. using a touch tone phone. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEYOU WANT QUALITY at MENT and your attic. Turn affordable prices when you buy extra and unwanted clothing and printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for household items into cash! everything from business cards Advertise garage sales, porch and brochures to newspapers sales, yard sales and miscellaand catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or neous items with classifieds in stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, both The Reminder and Hastings Hastings. Banner. Phone 945-9554. ting will be taught by Cindy Krolik. On the following Wednes­ day, Aug. 12, Paula Cole will teach the children about rub­ ber stamp embossing. The final session Aug. 19 will feature Dema Wright demonstrating how to press flowers. Children ages 5 and older are invited to attend the craft sessions. namese pig pellets. “It’s die world of high-tech hog feeding,” observed Ken Meade. “She gets raisins for treats when she does what she is supposed to," noted Vicki. Other treats include apples and grapes. Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are becoming popular household pets in the USA. They are known for being very clean and extremely clever. “Don’t let them learn to open the refrigerator door," warns Richard. Some have learned that trick and now can "pig out” at will. Pot-bellied pigs are considered to be very intelligent, are easily housebroken and can be walked on a leash like a dog. Their average life span, says Vicki, is 18 to 25 years. Thank You to: aStanton Auctioneers# for their support on our 4-H uu beef projects at the Eaton County Fair. Seth & Loren Wright Maple Valley grad is RA at Albion ROWTH FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND Total dividends paid by the Franklin Utilities Fund have increased 28 out of the last 44 years. And, while past performance cannot guarantee future results, Franklin managers continue to emphasize growth of income and capital as major investment objectives. The fund invests in public utility companies located primarily in high-growth areas of the nation. Call today for free information. Girls’ freshman cage coach needed IsS' Phone 726-0580 STANLEY TRUMBLE C.L.U. . 1I■ A MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD I SIPC ML——— Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 40837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Yes! I would like a free prospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Utilities Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. j Name___________________________ Address City/Slate/Zip FRANKLIN Daytime Phone Franklin Distributors, Inc. �The Mople Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday, August 4, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville We reserve the right to limit quantit ie> ■■ gw ah as and correct errors in printing. Where Quality Counts e> • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1992 / America's Finest Boneless Beef USDA Choice Round steak Swiss Steak «15? lb Yoders Sterling Shaved seafood salad Salami s229 lb lb s PRODUCE GROCERIES Michigan Grown Unsweetened Singles Potatoes ggco 12 oz. Durkee Mich. Crisp & Snappy Celery 59 3 oz. Ramen Pride Noodles New Crop Washington Prune Plums Shurfresh sr s/99( Hot 99‘ Sauce 10 lb. bag 49' Juicy Sweet Nectarines w Jib DAIRY | Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D, 2% or l/z% Milk 40 oz. Heinz Squeeze Ketchup GROCERIES 6/Sf S|99 Cream vC3Qt Cheese...... 16 oz. I Can't Believe it's Not Butter Q3Q 3 Kff | R 7 oz. Asst. Var. 9/9)00 21 /Q0Q3C M0faA3U Av 9S Barbecue SII49 sauce Napkins I BEVERAGES BAKERY III Pepsi II PRODUCTS Bread Assorted Varieties OM°Orchard Lemonade 18 oz. KC 140 ct. Shurfine Asst. MI 20 oz. Golden Wheat 12 Pack Cans gallon I I 99' � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-08-11.pdf ae55f840c7e8b9071cc2ea58401f1b61 PDF Text Text H"A*S1TI2NG1S5 P UCBHL UIRCC HL ISBIR ARY 215 CHURCH S •«*«.* HUSTINGS. Ml 490584893 *AJ© Hast'nqs new **»*«■ ibrar' f c Qnurd' Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) KasW®5* The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 2 — Tuesday. August 11, 1992 Vermontville approves study for downtown revitalization project by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter With a goal of enhancing business and attracting more tourists to the community, the Vermontville Village Council Thursday approved application for a $13,000 federal grant for a downtown revitalization study. The grant program is ad­ ministered by Michigan’s Department of Commerce. Vermontville will pay $5,200 of the proposed $18,200 study by Gove Associates, a Kalamazoo architectural,, engineering and planning firm. The study will enable the village to apply for a Com­ munity Development Block Grant funded by the U.S. Department! of Housing and Urban Development to help implement changes recom­ mended by Gove. In the Vermontville project, Gove “will be dealing with the whole downtown, plann­ ing what it will be,” company representative Nick Evers told the council. He said a "realistic ap­ proach” of a time frame to complete proposed im­ provements is five to 10 years. He also suggested creative use of state and federal programs to help the village meet the three-to-one match required for grants in the implementation phase. Evers cited grants available from the state Department of Natural Resources as an ex­ ample of available funds. He also explained that the federal Transporation Improvement program is “another pocket of potential money you could tap into.” Formation of a Downtown Development Authority that will answer to the council will be the first step. Gove also plans to do a photolog of the entire business distrtict, in­ cluding aerial shots of the village, to form a base map of the district. The engineering firm will work with the DDA in deciding on improvements to lighting, streetscapes, walks, parks and other public areas. The engineering company will recommend design con­ cepts for the district and put together a tax increment finance plan within the Downtown Development Authority, so that the village “can go to the state with plans for financing.” The study is expected to take six to nine months to complete. “The plan is the foundation of what we want to build in the future,” Trustee Ruth Wineman noted. “It’s like a foundation for a home; no one sees a basement but it’s there and it is necessary.” After conducting the re­ quired public hearing on the matter, the council in regular session agreed 6-1 to proceed with the application for the study grant. See Downtown study, P 5 Voting machine breakdowns plague Vermontville primary election by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Primary election day last Tuesday proved to be a trying one for Vermontville Township officials. The breakdown of both of the township’s voting machines presented an unex­ pected hurdle, but with the help ofJ-Ad Graphics, parent company of the Maple Valley News, the election came off on schedule. Township Clerk Janice Baker said the first machine broke down shortly after polls opened. It malfunctioned after just three or four votes were cast, and the second machine broke down after 10 voters had used it. A supply of printed absentee ballots, was pressed into service while Baker raced around trying to solve the problem. “We had a supply of about 50 absentee ballots, and I quickly got more printed,” Baker said. “The Reminder (office) printed me 250 copies and all totaled, I was gone on­ ly about an hour and a half (including the round trip to Hastings).” The machines had been stored in the Vermontville fire station, which Baker feels may have been too damp for them. “It has worried me ever since we put them in there,” she said. Once the restored Opera House is made handicappedaccessible, Baker hopes the machines can be returned there to help prevent recur­ rence of such a problem in future elections. In Tuesday’s balloting, two write-in candidates may be confirmed as winners of two trustee posts for which no one had filed. Darwin Sample got 28 votes and Mark Jarvie got 24. Several others received lesser numbers, the nearest being 8. Baker points out that the total of 28 for Sample and the 24 for Jarvie includes only those votes in which the name was properly spelled by the voter. Each man also received a number of additional votes in which incorrect or in­ complete names were written, and it will be up to the Eaton County Board of Canvassers to decide if these are acceptable. Baker said the board also will determine if the correct vote percentage has been received to declare the two eligible to have their names printed as candidates on the ballot for the November general election. Both Sample and Jarvie were written in as Republicans. Other GOP township officers chosen in Tuesday’s primary were unopposed incumbents: Supervisor Russell Laverty, 241; Clerk Janice Baker, 255; and Treasurer Rachel Weiler, 255. They will have no Democratic opposition in the fall. Baker has been in office since 1980, Weiler since 1988 and Laverty since 1989. All terms are for four years. On a non-parisan ballot, six candidates won six seats on the Vermontville Township Library Board: Shirley Har­ mon, Joan Hansen, Barbara Musser, Robert Todd, See Breakdown, Page 11 Harvest Fest-Muzzleloader Rendezvous is this weekend In this 1991 file photo Hank Felder Jr. and his son Paul show typical costumes that will be seen at the eighth annual Muzzleloader Rendezvous and Shoot at Nashville this weekend. Felder is local organizer of the group that portrays life of traders, trappers and voyagers of the 1800s. Their three-day activities are held in conjunction with Nashville's Harvest Festival Saturday. With countdown nearing zero hour for Nashville’s an­ nual Harvest Festival all systems are “go” for the weekend. The traditional village celebration will be held again this year in conjunction with the annual Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Shoot, spon­ sored by the Fork River Free Trappers. The muzzleloaders en­ thusiasts from around the state are expected to converge on Nashville Friday to begin set­ ting up camp on the old River­ side athletic field near the bank ofthe Thornapple River, southwest of the Main Street business district. It will be their eighth annual meeting here. An authentic portrayal of life of trappers, traders and voyagers of the 1800s can be seen at the camp, which is open to the public. Hank Felder Jr., organizer of the local Rendezvous, said he has confirmed the ap­ pearance of Abraham Lincoln and Buffalo Bill Cody at the event. The two are members of a living history group from Indiana and Detroit who plan to attend the Nashville event. “It’s looking good so far,” said Felder of plans for the gathering. He will set up his campsite Thursday, and expects a a Native American blacksmith also to set up that day. Many of the participants demonstrate early crafts and Kids competed for prizes in the decorated bike contest at the 1991 harves* Festival. trades. One of the competitive events for the muzzleloaders is a canoe shoot, a contest uni­ que to the Nashville gathering and made ideal by the prox­ imity of the camp site to the Thomapple River. The sponsoring club takes its name, “Fork River” from an early Indian name of the Thomapple. Events at the campground will run from Friday through Sunday. See Harvest Fest, Page 2 In This Issue... • Flood insurance available in Nashville • Langham, Wilson win Castleton Twp. election, trustee seats • Castleton Twp. Supervisor’s job in doubt • Maple Valley teachers, support staff don’t have a contract yet �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Poge 2 HARVEST FEST r ^N^stiyjlTp’s Harvest festival will kick off Saturday at 6»30 a m, w with go golf actwitin fTtfie Mulberry Fore course. Nashville firemen will serve a fund-raising pancake and sausage breakfast at the station from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Harvest Festival softball competition on the RRDC fields west of the business district had been slated to start at 8 a.m. Saturday, but now will begin Friday evening because of the large number of teams enrolled. “We had to turn teams away,” said chairwoman Duska Brumm. “We are star­ ting Friday night because we had so many.” She said 18 teams had call­ ed to register, but only 14 could be accepted. Play is ex­ pected to continue all day Saturday and Sunday. Brumm also is in charge of the Harvest King and Queen contest, with coronation Set for 10 a.m. at the Mace Phar­ macy parking lot. Penny votes are being collected in canisters at the sponsoring business places. “It’s really close,” said Brumm, who has been making weekly tallies. She reminds voters that this is the last week continued from front page to cast penny “ballots” for their choice of 1992 Harvest King and Queen. The final count will be made at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, but the results will not be announced until Saturday’s coronation ceremony. Candidates are Joel Wetzel and Sue Raffler, sponsored by Good Time Pizza; Carolyn Spidel, Country Kettle; Hal Noble, Country Video; Bar­ bara Noble, Mace Pharmacy; Denise Welch and Forrest Babcock, Cappon’s Quick Mart; and Becky Williams, Clay’s Dinner Bell. Proceeds of the royal race are used to defray costs of staging the festival. A revived event this year is a baked goods and produce contest, being chaired by Ruby Coblentz. All sorts of homegrown produce or homemade baked goods may be entered in the competition. Registration is 10:30 to noon in the basement of St. Cyril Parish Hall on Maple Street (behind the Catholic church), judging is a 1 p.m., with rib­ bons to be awarded in various categories. A clothesline art show, a long-standing Nashville tradi­ tion, will be held at Central Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Indians" and their pony added interest to last year’s Nashville Harvest Festival parade. Saturday, under direction of p.m. in the small park area cake breakfast, will be a behind the Masonic Temple. Festival Scramble at Eunice Priddy. Art and craft vendors will Highlighting Saturday’s Mullberyy Fore golf course. be set up in the Masonic Tem­ events will be a hot air balloon For more details on Harvest ple and on the main floor of launch (weather permitting) Festival events contact from the grounds near the chairpersons: Mary Ohler St. Cyril Parish Hall. “I’m really excited about RRDC ball field west of Main (arts and crafts); Duska the number of crafters we Street business district. Mark Brumm (softball, library have,” said Mary Ohler, Bartram of Hastings Ballon events, King and Queen); Bill chairperson of that event and Port is expected to make the Wilson (Nashville firefighter events); Kelly Shaver (bike Chamber of Commerce launch between 7 and 8 p.m. sparkplug of the festival. Music from a stage set up in decorating contest, parade); After the firemen shut down the Mace Pharmacy parking Rose Heaton (children’s their pancake business Satur­ lot will entertain festival­ games); Eunice Priddy (art day, they will stage two hours goers from 7 p.m. until dusk show); or Ruby Coblenz of waterball fights, bucket Saturday. The Maple Valley­ (produce and baked goods brigades and other firefighter Ionia Community Band is judging). contests on the north end of slated to kick off the musical For the Muzzleloader’s the municipal parking lot, show with a 45-minute perfor­ Rendezvous, contact persons west of the stores. mance, followed by various are Hank Felder Jr. or Terry Children will not be forgot­ other local musicians. Lancaster, Nashville; or ten in Saturday’s activities. A Sunday festival activities, in Royce DeMond and Terry bike decorating contest is addition to the firemen’s pan- Shafer of Hastings. open to all youngsters in the community. They are invited to bring their bikes to the parking area at the Nashville laundromat at 10 a.m. Satur­ Congratulates.. .2 members of our gym day for judging. Chairperson Kelly Shaver says prizes will Bill of Nashville and be awarded to winners, and all Dale Bashore of Sunfield the youngsters will be invited to ride their bikes in the .. .for winning their class in the Bench Press Harvest parade which starts at Contest at the 1992 Great Lakes State 11 a.m. at Putnam Park. Power Lift Championship in Lansing. Children’s chalk art is set for noon to 1 a.m. at Putnam Great going, guys! Public Library. Children’s t games will be held from 1 to 2 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, its only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. Ay les Toughman Gym ^Auto-Owners Insurance Wall Life Home Car Business —TkiNoMb^nPeofA.- Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 am. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 am. Mom, Worship 1 am. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 am. Church Service . .11 am. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 am. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ ............. 11 am. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR be judged at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cyril Parish Hall. Coblentz will not enter the contest, but expects to be one of the baked goods judges. A.M. Worship....... 9:45 am. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 am. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTISTCHURCH 304 Phillips St.; Nashville Sun. School 9:45 am. A.M. Service .... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Comer of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Momtng Worship . .11 am. Church School ...... 11 am. Church Service 9:30 am. Sunday School.... 10:15 am. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. TOD CLARK CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 am. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship ......................7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 am. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School A.M. Service P.M. Service ...... 10 am. 11 am. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 3 Legal aid and services bureau to visit Nashville Aug. 12 Obituaries Bertha May (Doty) Becker NASHVILLE - Bertha May (Doty) Becker, 96 ofNashvil­ le, formerly of Lansing and Battle Creek passed away Thursday, August 6, 1992 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. Mrs. Becker was bom on January 31, 1896 in Stanton, the daughter of Martin Lewis and Ida May (Wolgamott) Reterstoff. She was raised in Stanton and Bitely, attending Country Schools there. She lived in Nashville the past 31 years coming from Lansing, Battle Creek and Charlotte area. She did housekeeping for several professors at Michigan State University, raised many children who were wards ofthe court, and owned and operated a convelescent home in Nash­ ville until she retired when she was 72 years old. She attended the Kalamo United Methodist Church and the Nashville Baptist Church. She enjoyed card playing, playing cribbage, baking, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons, H.C. Colwell and Horace Lee Doty; great­ grandson, David Hardenburg, great-great-grandson, Michael Scott; brothers, Bill, Russell, Leon and Arthur Reterstoff; sister, Eileen Neitzel. Mrs. Becker is survived by sons, Dale (Naida) Doty of Charlotte, Keith (Leona) Neitzel ofGreenville, Ivan Doty of Arizona; daughter, Ida Pratt of Lansing; 29 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren. Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 10 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund. The Legal Aid Bureau of of Services to the Aging and is bread and oleo. Meal reservations must be Southwestern Michigan will available to all senior citizens, made one day in advance by offer free legal advice to regardless of income. Lunch will be available calling the Barry County senior citizens age 60 and over who live in Barry Wednesday. The menu that Commission on Aging office day will be spaghetti, French at 948-4856. A $1 donation is County. Legal Aid will be at the cut green beans, com, cookie, suggested for lunch. 'Nashville site, comer of Main and Washington, Nashville, on Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. until FIREMEN'S noon. A lawyer will be available All-You-Can-Eor to answer questions ofgeneral Pancake and and specific law in private Sausage Breakfast consultation with interested with Pure Maple Syrup persons. Individuals will be AUGUST 15 & 16 seen on a first-come, firstserved basis, with no pre­ 7 AM-1 PM BOTH DAYS registration Adults... ’3.50 • Kids 5-12... ’2.50 Under 5 ... FREE This service is funded NASHVILLE FIREBARN through the Michigan office •SJS SJS * J ft ** hSft* *** * *Ss!! ® hk^, B9 MOM.®!]® «■ uHaHuhfa lift, Kufti ai L’cMjiulfo » iteitas aghmaoGp ImaDbeisoloiigym taiMiiiW flBtfeWh Five Generations Five generations met at Dull reunion July 19. Shown above are (standing, from left) great-great grandmother Berta Dull of Nashville, great grandfather Ed­ ward Woodworth of Nashville, grandfather Dennis Woodworth of Vermontville (seated) mother Paula Woodworth of Vermontville and Zaceriah Cudney, born July 8. Home Equity Line of Credit ]352 Gat Lakes ■U^M' tjoW HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 ‘COPE’ to meet Thursday night “COPE,” a grief support group for bereaved families, will meet Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church, comer of Washington and State streets. For more information, call the Maple Valley Chapel, Genther Funeral Home at 852-0840. Having equity in your home is like having money at your fingertips. An Eaton Federal Savings Bank Equity Loan puts that equity to work for you. Have money for home improvements, college or that vacation you've always wanted without disturbing your present mortgage. Stop in at any of Eaton Federal's four community offices for more information on this convenient way to borrow. Do you ever wake-up in the morning, your hair standing on end, you can’t do a thing with it? Maybe you just need a perm. Call me today and receive ... ’5.00 OFF Expires 9/12/92 Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa Rene A. Swift, Owner Ph. 616-374-1117 Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL MUSIM LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... $ i3 Nashville businesses closed for 1926 picnic gatherings by Susan Hinckley Family and school reunions and other picnic gatherings were in the news in Nashville 66 years ago this week. One ofthe biggest events of the season was planned for Thursday, Aug. 19, when the majority of Nashville businesses agreed to close for the day so that merchants and their families could join together for a recreational outing on the grounds of the Thomapple Lake resort. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on Aug. 12, 1926. Nashville business men will hold picnic Aug. 19 For the first time in years Nashville merchants and their families are going to have a picnic. Mayor Seth I. Zemer can­ vassed Main Street recently and found the store-keekers unanimously in favor of forgetting the work and wor­ ries ofcommercial life for one day. Thursday, Aug. 19, was the date set, and they will close up shop and put in the entire day in pursuit of rest and recrea­ tion at Thomapple Lake. Ac­ cordingly, the patrons of the various stores will need to an­ ticipate their wants for the day and complete their purchases on Wednesday. The stores will be open on Wednesday night as usual, and the suspension ofbusiness should not inconvenience anyone. The program for the day has not been completely arranged, but plans are far enough ad­ vanced so that everyone may be assured of a jolly good time. The forenoon will be given over to fishing, boating, bathing, visiting, etc., and there will be a big basket din­ ner at noon. Music will be fur­ nished by the Nashville High School band, under direction of Dr. W.G. Davis. For the afternoon, a pro­ gram of sports is being ar­ ranged, which will include a ball game between teams from each side ofMain Street. Con­ siderable rivaly already is be­ ing manifested, and the game probably will prove one ofthe big features of the day. In the evening there will be the usual Thursday night dance at Chief As-Ka-Saw pavilion, and those who wish may round out the day by tripping the light fantastic. Remember, the date: Thursday, Aug. 19: pack up the old lunch basket, crank up Lizzie and spend the day with your neighbors at Barry County’s popular resort. Reunion of pioneer Barryville scholars Mrs. Millie DeLong Fleury entertained the pioneer alumni class of the Barry ville school at Shady Lawn cottage Thursday, Aug. 5. The showers in the forenoon did not dampen their enthusiasm, and everyone was out for a good time. Dinner was served on the lawn to a jolly crowd indeed. The afternoon was passed in happy reminiscences, stories of many happy hours of the past, and hopes for the future discussed. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. N. DeVine, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lathrop, Mr. and Mrs. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs.Lorenzo Mudge, Mrs. Elsie Tucker, George and Mary Hayman, Mary Turner and Austin DeLong. Briggs school reunion About two hundred attended the annual reunion of the Briggs school, located one mile east of Lacey, on Wednesday of last week. The weather was fine and every one present had the time of their life. The eats were in the nature of basket dinners, and friends grouped together and shared their viands. The business meeting and program were held in the Briggs church. Minutes ofthe previous year’s meeting were read, and the following of­ ficers elected for the ensuing year: president, Fred Brown, Bellevue; vice president, Irma Briggs, Battle Creek; secretary-treasurer, Walter Stanton, present member of the school board. After the business meeting, the secretary read a paper in which she gave the names of all the families, likewise the location where they lived at the time the school district was organized. This proved to be very interesting. A talk was given by the Hon. J. C. Ketcham. Music was furnished by the girls’ and boys’ band of Bellevue. A prize was given to Billy Pratt of Battle Creek, who was the oldest person present who had taught in the school. Mr. Pratt was 85 years of age last Junie, and is still hearty and hale. Mrs. Buxton, formerly Miss Stanton, of California, received the prize given to the person having come the longest distance to attend the reunion. A roll call disclosed the following interesting facts: There were four people pre­ sent who attended the first term of school 71 years ago, they being Nettie and Alvah Briggs and James M. Powers of Battle Creek and Walter Webster of Gratiot County. The four are cousins. Walter Webster taught in the district 46 years ago, and there were 11 of his former pupils present. Dr. Herbert Powers of Bat­ tle Creek was a teacher in the district 50 years ago and it was found that there were seven of his former pupils present. Moore family reunion The 16th annual reunion of the Moore family was held Aug. 8 at Putnam Park, 50 relatives being present. A potluck dinner was serv­ ed at noon, after which everybody enjoyed a program and contests. Next year the reunion will be held at Bellevue. Morgan Park resort business sold Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ames of Vermontville took possession of their Morgan Park resort business, which they recently purchased of bakehouse °?d picnic basket- crank UP Lizzie and head for Thomappl tdhaelvd^SX- J^T m £yuh°Vf-iu"eeS mt aenrcdh raenctrse ^atn i°ng w iinthA furgieunsdts1 a92n6d fnoerigahTbhoursrsdTahya’S t was av e mercants ng n ugust or a ursayS folks are LTfY S™°St.popular resort- In this unidentified early local scene folks are set for an outing in a Buick. e’ Traditional family gatherings were popular late summer events in the first half of the 20th century, when reports of school and family reunions filled August pages of The Nashville News. Other seasonal outings included picnics staged by local churches, businesses, or organizations. Member of this circa-1910 group are unidentified except for Emma Swift Feighner, (right, front row). Harold Christopher. This resort has been rapidly gaining in popularity, and many needed improvements have been made during the summ mmer. Mr. and Mrs. Ames are well known to the people of this vicinity, having lived in Vermontville for a number of years. We bespeak of them success in their new venture. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher, who have made many warm friends during the time they have owned the resort, have decided to move back to Lans­ ing, their former home. Slout Players here 3 days this week The Ruth and L. Verne Slout Players will open a three-day engagement in Nashville, commencing this evening, Thursday, Aug. 12. For their opening play, they will offer “The Ornery Hypocrite,” a four-act com­ edy drama of everyday life. Vaudeville specialities will be presented between the acts, making complete and en­ joyable performances. Being a Vermontville resi­ dent, Mr. Slout has many friends in Nashville, Ver­ montville and vicinity, who undoubtedly will look forward to his engagement here. As a special feature, on the opening night one lady will be admitted free with each paid adult ticket. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Curtain at 8:15. Nashville grads (column) The fourth reunion of the classes of 1897 and 1898 of NHS was held at the fine country home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brumm, Sunday, Aug. 8. It was an ideal day. The long tables were spread in the shade ofthe trees on the green lawn and were heavily laden with good things to eat. After dihner, all gathered near the porch, and sang the old school songs we used to sing. Miss Mildred Wotring sang a solo which reminded us of childhood days. The old class picture of ’97 was brought out and as each member was pointed out so­ meone related something about them, and the Class of ’98 was reviewed as well. The officers for the next year are president, Alton Hager; vice president, Mrs. Floy Wotring; secretary- treasurer, Mrs. Fem Cross; Program Committee, Mrs. Maud Wotring, Mrs. Belle Everts, Mrs. Fem Cross. St. Paul to attend the national convention of Press Associa­ tion field men. — The Eagle school of Assyria Township will hold its News in Brief — Seventeen enjoyed a pic­ annual reunion at the school nic at Thomapple Lake Sun­ house on Saturday, Aug. 14. day, celebrating the 11th an­ There will be a basket dinner, niversary of Mr. and Mrs. and each one is to bring their Frank Brunt, also Mrs. own table service. — Kenneth Lykins has Brunt’s birthday and Mrs. Mrs. Fred Howard’s wed­ charge of the A.M. Smith ding. Those presept were Mr. cream station, while the local and Mrs. . F. Norton of manager, Gail Lykins, is out Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. of town on vacation. — Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Reuben Norton, Miss Sarah M. Norton and Leo Norton of Olmstead and the Misses Kalamo, Clayton Wyble of Hazel and Geraldine attended Carlisle, Mr. and Mrs. Fred the fifth annual reunion of the Howard, Misses Stella and Olmstead family at Mary Thelma Day, Glenn Day, Mr. Lane Park in South Assyria, and Mrs. Frank Brunt and Thursday of last week. — Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mrs. Eliza Endiger of Battle Creek. Mrs. Endinger was the Schantz and Mrs., Rilla Deller oldest attendant, being 80 attended the camp meeting at years of age, and Sarah M. Sunfield Sunday. — Mrs. Cora Parks and Morton, age 2, was the daughter Edith visited friends youngest. — About 165 members of at Grand Ledge and attended the Barnes family attended the farmer’s picnic at Lansing their annual reunion at Potter last week. — Mrs. S. W. Powers, Park, Lansing, last Thursday. A basket dinner and a good who has been taking time was enjoyed by all. treatments for'some time at a Several members of the fami­ Battle Creek hospital, spent ly from Nashville and vicinity the weekend at home. — Members ofthe local St. attended. — Winn Green has finished Cyril Church to the number of his manual training course at about 125 gathered at Putnam Kalamazoo Normal and will Park Sunday for a picnic and teach this fall in the Chesaning basket dinner. The meeting of school. friends was greatly enjoyed by — Will Treece of Hastings all present. — Mr. and Mrs. Martin was arrested Friday morning by conservation officer G. B. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Bera and special deputies George F. Evans and Mrs. M. Vanderlip and Fish of E. Price spent the weekend Freeport, charged with having visiting in Fremont and Eda trammel net in his posses- more and attending their an­ sion within a half mile of in­ nual family reunion at Croton land waters. Arraigned before Dam on the Muskegon River. Justice Seldon, he plead guilty Thirty-five guests were pre­ to the charge and drew a fine sent coming from Fremont, of $100 and $3.95 in costs, Walkerville, Lansing, Ed­ with the alternative of 60 days more, Hesperia, Owosso and injail. Treece has been unable Nashville. — Mr. and Mrs. George as yet to raise the money, and Burgess of Albion and Mr. has started to serve his time. — The Farmers’ Co- and Mrs. L. C. Davis attend­ Operative Creamery Associa ed a family reunion at John tion will hold its annual picnic Ball Park, Grand Rapids, at Putnam Park Friday, Aug. Saturday. 20. Basket dinner will be at — Harvey Leedy left Tuesnoon, with coffee and day morning for Butler, Ohio, lemonade furnished free, to attend the Garber and followed by a fine program Leedy reunion. starting at 1 o’clock, Central — The Marshall and Standard Time. Ostroth family reunion will be — Mr. and Mrs. Len W. held at Thomapple Lake Aug. Feighner left this week on a 19. A fine of$50 or 10 days in business trip through the Up- jail for being asbent with ajust per Peninsula, and before cause, by order of the official returning home will motor to board. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 5 Flood insurance now available for Nashville property J b Xe S SJ by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The Village of Nashville last week received notification that the community has been accepted for participation in the National Flood Insurance program. “This means that flood in­ surance is now available to local property owners and can be purchased from any pro­ perty insurance agent or broker licensed to do business in the area in which the pro­ perty to be insured is located,’* stated a letter to Village President Ray Hin­ ckley from C.M. Schauerte, administrator of the Federal Insurance Administration. Effective July 29, Nashville joined more than 18,000 com­ munities nationwide par­ ticipating in the program. The FIA, a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, administers the Na­ tional Flood Insurance pro­ gram, which makes previous­ ly unobtainable insurance available to property owners in flood-prone communities at a reasonable cost. “This will allow those few properties in Nashville that should have flood insurance to be able to get it,” Village Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer told the council in May when she initially presented the resolution for NFIP applica­ tion. Previously, only Castleton Township, not the village, had been listed as a participating community in the flood insurance program. Nashville was not on the list because of an oversight, ex­ plained Dwyer. Homes, businesses and pro­ perty can be insured by Nashville residents under NFIP. Under the plan, coverage at reasonable rates is available for buildings as well as contents. The insurance limit under the regular program is $185,000 for single-family homes and $60,000 for con­ tents. Renters, while they do not own the properties they Flood insurance is now available to Nashville residents under a federal program recently approved for the village. Coverage applies to buildings as well as contents and is offered at reasonable rates. This April 1975 photo shows a home on West Sherman Street surrounded by water in Nashville's last major flood. live in, can protect their belongings. Businesses can be DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION f iOu ®«lii *J*S!*I (||U MkJV ®fe “taitufohL1 ® fe miiltffitt i «lfc -M||||d •weMi. MHtarttn tn' font W^hI Ul Mrs. fftattim fciinl -fcaLlf iNmii tai afk^ Wybk of Wfeiiia; fcfttd kSatiaij iDty^Mf. Brand tfjtft sret^ i® jj jl nit taMirtta MnM -Mr.«UiilL SitaaMllit oMori MIWj. -tt* ^*2 ktaipiM EWkm*’’ IS .Jtf w •^W'* (ft* fisl »«<«$ <«$ •I®* nl^B Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said Friday the grant application is ready to mail as soon as a copy ofthe council’s resolution is attached. She said the proposed study is the second phase of a grantfunded Strategic Study con­ ducted last year in Vermontville. Also Thursday, council ap­ proved application for a grant from the DNR to help the village comply with state’s pew Open Burning Act of 1993. The law to ban landfilling and to prohibit open burning of leaves, grass clippings and brush will take effect next year. By 1996 all open buring will be banned. Wineman has prepared paperwork for the grant that offers to help buy equipment to collect yard debris at curb­ side and deliver it to an ap­ proved compost site. The village will seek sufficient funds from the DNR to pur­ chase a 17-cubic-yard leaf collector. Under the program, grants ranging up to $250,000 are available with the required 25 percent local contribution. Prices on the selected equip­ ment were not available at Thursday’s meeting, so a dollar figure on the Vermont­ ville application was not set. The vaccum-style equip­ ment can be attached to an ex­ isting village truck. An engineer must designate loca­ tion of the village’s stateapproved compost site. As part of the required paperwork for the grant, the council Thursday officially banned open burning of leaves, grass clippings and brush in the village, effective Sept, 1, 1993. The state law is effective Jan. 1, but the village does not expect to have its collection equipment until later in the year. Department of Public Works Supervisor Tony Wawiernia estimates the village currently collects from 300 to 500 cubic yard of leaves in season. “Does the responsbility for not buring leaves fall on us?” questioned Trustee Nyle Wells. “Are we (the village) required by law to pick up these leaves?” Wineman said, “Composting is an alternative to burning. The focus is on the alternative.” A delegation of village of­ ficials recently visited Capac to study a windrow system of composting that the small St. Clair County town currently has in operation. Piles of leaves deposited in windrows are periodically turned over every two weeks by a backhoe. The stacks are about eight feet wide and six feet high, said Wawemia. “Ideally it is a three-year project,” Wawernia said. “The first year’s leaves have to be gone by the time the fourth-year leaves are deposited.” Village President Sue Villanueva said she has con­ tacted several area farmers who are willing to accept village compost for use on their fields. “We will be trucking it to the farmers,” she said. Arrangements for compost disposal are required with the VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE i#®' (fl*fy! mJ;1"1 J;1"1 *{5* is®®vi 41^/jT ftI* .0 /! ; •"fgx. gx. Way to go Vermontville You're Looking Good! Thank you to everyone who ticipated in our July paint sale. It was a huge success. Vermontville Hardware par­ OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml 7Zu*llZl bought through insurance agents, either directly from the NFIP or. more common­ ly, through licensed private insurance companies. Residents do not have to live within designated flood areas to purchase the in­ surance. However, residents within these areas are required by the Flood Disaster Protec­ tion Act of 1973 to purchase the insurance as a precondi­ tion to receiving a mortgage from any federally-backed lender or loan program, such as the Federal Housing Ad­ ministration. Lenders are re­ quired to notify prospective buyers if the property they plan to buy is located within a designated flood hazard area. Under the strain of moun­ ting disaster reliefcosts, Con­ gress in 1968 authorized the program to find an alternative mechanism for responding to flooding, the most prevalent and costly natural disaster. Since implementation, the program has grown to include nearly 2.5 million policyholders and provides more than $200 billon worth of coverage. All losses are paid for by the program’s reserve fond, not taxpayers or the treasury. “I hope your community's property owners will take this opportunity to obtain in­ surance protection against losses from future flooding,” Schauerte wrote. He congratulated Nashville for adopting the present flood plain management measures and welcomed its entry into the NFIP. “This action assure the availability of protection for property throughout the com­ munity as well as in the iden­ tified special flood hazard areas,” noted the FIA ad­ ministrator, “and it offers the promise of a safer community in generations to come.” covered for up to $250,000. The insurance can be from front page grant application. Also needed are letters of postive or negative views by village residents and a statement from the local fire department about the proposed project. To receive the grant, said Wineman, “We have to agree to keep the project going for ten years and the equipment for five years. That is all we are obligated to do (for the grant binds).” In other business Thursday, the council: — Approved new traffic patterns for the recentlypaved village alleys. The alley from West First Street to West Main will be one-way going north; the alley from East First to East Main will remain two-way; the alley running west from South Main (bet­ ween Trowbridge’s and Con­ gregational Church) will be one-way going west; the alley running east from South Main (between town park and Ver­ montville Hardware) will be one-way going* east. — Set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, to hear a request by Diane Voelker to keep horses as pets on four acres of land behind her home on West Main Street. Vermontville has an ordinance against the keeping of livestock within the village limits. — Set a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. the same evening to hear comments on proposed adoption of the Uniform Traf­ fic Code in the village. — Decided the village could not afford to extend municipal water and sewer service lines to the Allegan Road “point” west of the village, where residential development is planned. The property lies outside the cor­ porate limits. — Agreed to fence a hilly area adjacent to the west business district alley to keep out children who have been recklessly playing there on bicycles and skateboards. (517)726-0181 ISTANTON’S 144 SOUTH MNN STRCCT MCRMONTMILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 miUCTIONCCgS G RChLTORS^^ ‘Drastic price reduction! Only $64,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Ionia area with all buildings. 17 plus/minus acres, paved road location. Call to see! Call Bob Gardner at 726-0331. (CH-109) ‘Three bedroom home with newer windows, 1st floor laundry, nice shaded yard. $35,000. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) ‘Owner says sell! $28,000 for this 2 bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) 3-oii-3 basketball tourney planned in Sunfield Aug. 15 The second annual “Bar­ nyard Classic” three-on-three basketball tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Sunfield Farmers Picnic. Deadline for entry is a postmark of no later than Saturday, Aug. 15. The fee is $40 per team. There will be eight teams per division with a double­ elimination format. Firstplace teams will receive spon­ sor and individual trophies. The second-place team will win a sponsor trophy and Tshirts. Applications are available at Cobb’s Comer and Hamlin’s in Lake Odessa and Woodland. ‘Three bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres in the Hastings School District. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) ‘Two story home with fenced back yard. Priced at just $32,500. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) SOLD AT AUCTION On Friday, July 31 Stanton's sold the Abernathy farm at auction. A very large crowd competitively bid for the property with the following results: Parcel 1 - approx. 40 acres............................................. SOLD FOR $46,000! Parcels 2 & 4 - approx. 58 acres with home and buildings............................... SOLD FOR $82,500!! Parcel 3 - approx. 64 acres.................................................................................. SOLD FOR $40,000!! Parcel 5 - approx. 48 acres................................................................................... SOLD FOR $29,000!! CALL NOW IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR PROPERTY! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple VaHey News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 6 Langham, Wilson win Castleton Township election, trustee seats by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter In a turnout that Castleton Township Clerk Junia Jarvie believes is “high for a primary” election, incumbent Trustee William Wilson and Board of Review member Donald Langham emerged winners last Tuesday in a three-way race for the GOP nomination for two trustee seats. Edged out of the race was retired Maple Valley School Superintendent and current Board of Education President Carroll J. Wolff. He would have been a newcomer to the board, as is Langham. In unofficial tallies, Wilson drew 180 votes, Langham 131 and Wolff, 124. In June, Wolff was elected to a oneyear term on the Maple Valley Board of Education. A total of 367 votes was cast at the polls and 82 by absentee ballot, reported Jarvie, for a combined total of 449. Unopposed incumbent Republican candidates receiv­ ing votes in the balloting were Supervisor Justin Cooley, 219; Clerk Junia Jarvie, 233; and Treasurer Loretta Pixley, 237. All terms are for four years. Castleton Township voters also approved three related fire and ambulance equipment proposals, agreeing 242-153 to a one-half mill renewal for fire equipment; 229-161 for one-quarter mill increase for fire equipment; and 270-128 for one-quarter mill renewal for ambulance equipment. Each measure is for four years. The ballot proposals were neceesary to effectively shift one-quarter mill from the ambulance equipment fund to NASHVILLE 8th Annual Golf Tournament MULBERRY FORE GOLF COURSE August 16th 12 Noon starting time 2 PERSON SCRAMBLE Sign up at the Club House or Contact Jim Jones: 852-1783 the more needy fire equipment fund. The move will not in­ crease taxes since the combin­ ed assessment still adds up to one mill, the amount currently divided equally by the two departments. In Maple Grove Township voters approved, 115-76, a combined one-mill renewal for equipment, housing, maintenance and operation of both the fire and ambulance departments. Also in Maple Grove, unop­ posed candidates, including three incumbents and one newcomer, received the Republican nomination. They are Supervisor Rod Crothers, 118; Clerk Susan Butler, 146; and Trustee Floyd Shilton, 137. Newcomer Darla Cady received 126 votes to replace retiring treasurer Joyce Starr­ ing. The second trustee seat went to unopposed Democratic candidate Richard Spitzer, who received 24 votes. All five will be be unoppos­ ed on the November ballot. Crothers and Butler have served on the board since 1984; Shilton since 1987. Spitzer served on the board by appointment in 1990 but was defeated in the special election later that year. In Assyria Township, voters approved a slate of unopposed Republican in­ cumbents: Supervisor Paul Bartzen, 105; Clerk Dena Miller, 113; Treasurer Nianne Jarrard, 120; and Trustees Ar­ thur Hedges, 76 and Kenneth Strain 99. Real Estate MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available $24,900 - LAKE ODESSA - BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON 5 ACRES - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) VACANT LAND YOUR CHOICE ■ 3 ACRE PARCELS "Perk tested”, Charlotte Schools. Call Homer. (VL-160) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) south of Nashville. 40 acres (M/L) woods, 68 acres tillable. Possible to divide into two par­ cels. Call'Hubert.. (VL-157) 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) REALTOR* Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) Vermontville Troop No. 648 Boy Scouts visit Kentucky Vermontville Troop No. 648 went on a 1,300-mile summer trip to Kentucky July 16-21 with 10 scouts on the trip, ages 11 to 13. The boys were Nick Baker, Jason Grasman, Brandon Har­ mon, Christopher Kay, Jonathon Kay, Nick Milligan, Dan Shipman,. Charles Strong, Josh Thompson and Jim Thornton. Troop 648 made its first stop in Dayton, Ohio, at the Wright/Patterson Air Force Base Museum. They toured the aircraft of early vintage, recent Vietnam era and finally the space-age types. Near Bowling Green, Ky., the boys made their second stop, their longest, for 1*A days at the Mammoth Caves. Two separate tours were made. One tour was “historical” and the other was the * ‘Frozen Niagara.” After traveling 165 miles to the third stop at Murray, Ky., the scouts visited the National Boy Scout Museum. Upon ar- Annual Vermontville garage MAPLEVALLEY Broker Homer Ranger Heather Shipman (from left) Jim Thornton, Josh Thompson, Brandon Kay, Charles Strong, Steve Shipman, Christopher Kay, Jonathon Kay, Nick Baker, Brandon Grasman, Brandon Harmon, Dan Shipman, Troop Leader Tom Kay and Jason Grasman. JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... GOOD “STARTER" OR "RETIRE­ MENT” HOME IN HASTINGS - 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees, one block from Southeaster n School. Call Homer for more details. (H-162) "COUNTRY HOME" ON S ACRES • NE OF VERMONTVILLE - Nice 4 bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more landd available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) NICE RETIREMENT HOME ON 4 ACRES WITH FISVI01ND - At edge of NasV?2 Nas ^V?2 bedroom 14x70 Lib Cp \mobile home, pole barn and car port _ Great garden soil!! (N-163) Eve,. 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 "EXTRA NICE" FAMILY HOME IN VERMONTVILLE One block from town, 6 room, 3 bed­ room, 1 Vi baths, newly remodeled home — Ready to "move in"! Large fenced lot, mature shade & nice yard. You must see this one to appreciate all the features!! Call Homer. (V-164) 50 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHAR­ LOTTE: Nice 3 bedroom, pole building, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. ; (F-160) NEW LISTING IN FULLER HEIGHTS • NASHVILLE - Large ranch home with 8 rooms, 1 Vi baths, large lot in subdivision. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appreciate!! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) sale, dance set Aug. 22 Plans are set for the sixth annual Vermontville community-wide garage sale and street dance Saturday, Aug. 22. The day-long event is spon­ sored by the local Chamber of Commerce. The organization will con­ duct a fund-raising sale of donated goods at a location behind Vermontville Hard­ ware, and encourages householders throughout the community to set up sales in their yards or garages that day. Rural sellers are invited to set up tables in the town park. The Chamber is requesting a $2 donation from every household conducting a sale that day. The money will help defray costs of advertising the sale in area papers. Ricki Hill, Chamber treasurer, will visit the various sale locations during the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. sale to collect donations. She asks that those who wish their addresses listed in newspaper ads to contact her before Friday, Aug. 14. A $2 donation to the Chamber is re­ quested regardless of whether or not the address is listed, said Hill, since all participants benefit from the advertising. The day will be capped with a street dance held on North Main Street in front of the town park. Don Mulvany and his “Dealer’s Choice” band will provide country rock and classic rock ’n roll for the 8 p.m. to midnight dance. Those attending are encourag­ ed to bring lawn chairs for seating in the park. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Anyone having goods to donate for the Chamber fund­ raiser or needing additional information on the day’s events may call Hill at 726-0282 or Doug Durkee at Vermontville Hardware, 726-1121. rival, scouts were challenged to many physical tasks in the nearby Gateway Park, a rope climb, walking 30 feet ver­ tically on a tree and finishing with a grapevine (high wire) walk all 20 feet in the air. When finished, the scouts viewed a few films where they could vote and determine the outcome. Compass work was also provided in a maze. History at the museum filled the remainder of the day. Both the Tomahawk and Cool Cat patrols were respon­ sible for die 15 meals cooked and served to the adult leaders. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm \Ne stock 'a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies. Maple Valley grad to be back home Andrew and Stephan Lukasewycz, both graduates of Maple Valley High School will be home beginning Thursday, Aug. 13 and through Tuesday, Aug. 18, for the first time in more than 10 years. if anyone wants to visit them may call (616) 966-3016, the number oftheir sister in Battle Creek. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERM0NTVILL& Thank You for your continued support in the Primary Election. — Orvin H. Moore J Paid for by The Committee to Elect Orvin H. Moore, 7751 N. Hager Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992_Page 7 Vermontville Historical Society to hold weekly kids* craft classes Detroit Pistons fan Matthew Root, 7, worked intently on his painting. The ancient Native American art of sand painting was learned last Wednesday by 20 youngsters in the Vemontville community. The occasion was the first session of the annual August children’s craft classes, spon­ sored by the Vermontville Historical Society. Cindy Krolik taught the budding artists how to create pictures with glue and sand substitutes. These included salt with food coloring added for the light shades such as yellow, and dried tempera paint particles for the medium colors, and dried cofeee grounds for brown. “If I’d had Lake Michigan sand, we could have used that,” Krolik noted, “but what I had was too dark.” The children first used crayons to sketch shapes or scenes on cardboard, applied glue to the outline, then sprinkled sand in the ap­ propriate spots to add color. Pictures ranged from tradi­ tional hearts and flowers to typical Indian scenes complete with teepees and a smoking campfire under a blazing sun. Krolik said Native Americans originally created such artwork, using sand and natural dyes, and often used the pictures in tribal Cindy Krolik instructed the children in the basics of sand painting. ceremonies. Contemporary sand paintings- can still be bought in the southwestern United States. Next Wednesday Paula Cole will teach the children about rubber stamp emboss­ ing. The final session on Aug. 19 will feature Dema Wright demonstrating how to press flowers. The events are held from 1 to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Academy-Museum, or across the street in Town Park. Children ages 5 and older are invited to attend the craft session. No pre-registration is required. Castleton Township Supervisor’s job in doubt by David T. Young Editor Castelton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley sought re­ election without opposition in Tuesday’s primary, but he may be out of a job. Cooley received 219 votes, apparantly winning the Republican Party nomination, but because of a legal ques­ tion, he may be removed from the November general elec­ tion ballot. The State Elections Bureau in Lansing said Wednesday that because Cooley ran for Nashville Village President as a “no party” candidate March 9 ofthis year, he could not run for a partisan office in all of 1992. Brad Whitman, deputy director of the elections bureau, said, “A village can­ didate who filed for office in 1991 and appeared on the ballot in 1992 would be precluded from filing a par­ tisan nominating petition throughout the calendar year 1992.” Whitman was interpreting a section of election law that was enacted in 1988. The Barry County Board of Canvassers met Thursday and Friday last week to discuss the Justin Cooley matter. After receiving an opinion from the county pro­ secutor’s office, the board is expected to make an official ruling as to whether Cooley’s vote totals will be null and void and whether his name will be taken off the ballot for the general election. Meanwhile, a write-in cam­ paign for Ron Bracy suc­ cessfully has put his name on the ballot as a Democrat for Maple Valley grad awarded degree Lynette Thompson Baker College of Owosso has awarded an associate degree in business to Lynette Thompson. She is a recent graduate from the accounting program and graduated cum laude. Thompson is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley Jr.-Sr High School and is the daughter of Mike and Nanette Visger of Vermontville. Baker College is an in­ dependent, co-educational' system with campuses located in Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Flint, Mount Clemens, Muskegon, Owosso and Port Huron. Castleton supervisor. Castleton Township Clerk Junia Jarvie said she had checked with state elections officials last year and received a different interpretation that made Cooley’s actions legal. Jarvie said she was told by Doretha Blair of the elections bureau that the election law prohibits candidates from fil­ ing for offices under different parties twice in the same calendar year. Cooley filed for village president in December 1991 and then for Castleton Supervisor in May 1992. “I checked when I was at the MTA (Michigan Townships Association) con­ vention in December,” Jarvie said. “When I saw it (the question) come across my desk, I thought I’d better get a ruling before the election.” This position was supported by Susan Clark, director of field services of the Michigan Elections Bureau. “It was two happenings that took place in two different calendar years,” she said. “The statute talks about filing qualifying petitions twice in the same calendar year.” She added, “It’s a fairly new section of law. There are no court cases that have inter­ preted this.” Cooley said Jarvie’s understanding of the law was the same he had last spring when he filed for Castleton Township Supervisor. “I think the interpretation of the election law would not affect the election in two dif­ ferent jurisdictions,” he said. But Whitman gave an en­ tirely different interpretation. The law reads: “A person who files a qualifying petition shall not file a partisan nominating peti­ tion or filing fee, and shall not be nominated as a candidate by write-in vote or by a political party convention, caucus or committee, for an office to be elected at the elec- tion for which the person has filed a qualifying petition or at an election held during the same calendar year as that election.” If Cooley’s name is remov­ ed from the November general election ballot, Bracy’s will be the only one appearing for Castleton super­ visor. The County Board of Canvassers certified that he received 13 write-in votes in the Aug. 4 primary, which is enough to make him eligible to seek the post as Democrat. A picnic table in Vermontville's town park was a beehive of activity Wednesday afternoon as 20 kids tried their hands at sand painting. CALL THE ranHer ‘The People Paper* WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 8 Visiting Finnish exchange student finds Americans are busy people by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter An 18-year-old exchange student from Finland living recently with the Phillip Weller family of Nashville, observes that “Americans are very busy; they have to eat out often.” Jarko Pietarinen returned home last Friday after a sixweek stay with Phillip and Bobbie Weller and their teen­ aged son, Cliff. Jarko was in the USA under the Lions Club International Youth Exchange program. Perhaps the reason Americans have to eat out so often is because of their many athletic activities. “People here are consumed by ball,” noted Jarko, citing baseball, softball, football, basketball and golf. While here, he attended several sports events, including a Detroit Tigers game and a weekend at the Gus Macker basketball tournament at Belding. His agenda included a full spectrum: touring the Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, seeing Shipshewana Flea Market in Indiana, attending a family reunion at Houghton Lake, and visiting Canada. To top it off the Wellers took Jarko on a flight to California for a nine-day visit in San Francisco, Sacramento and to Reno, Nev. He also was * ‘very impress­ ed” (especially by robotics) in a tour of the Fisher Body Division, B-O-C in Lansing, where Phillip Weller has been employed for 26 years. Jarko’s family lives in Vimaharju, a town of 8,000 in the eastern part of Finland. His father is an engineer in the forestry business; his mother is an instructor of nursing at the junior college level; and his 23-year-old brother works for a bank. Jarko will return home for his senior year of high school GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! Phillip and Bobbie Weller (standing) and their son, Cliff (seated right), were hosts for Jarko Pietarinen (center) of Finland under the Lions Club International Youth Exchange Program this summer. Bobbie's cousin, Ian Prelope (left) of Harl­ ingen, Texas, was also a recent guest in the Weller's rural Nashville home. He is holding the family dog, "Cocoa." and later will enter a universi­ ty with plans to become a lawyer. His favorite sports are downhill skiing and swimm­ ing, and he is involved in Boy Scouts. In Finland one must be 18 to drive. A beginner’s license costs $1,300. Driving isn’t the only ex­ pensive item there. Clothing and shoes also are costly. “Levis are $100 a pair,” Jarko said. He has studied English for eight years and had virtually no trouble; communicating with the Wellers. “He’s been real ex­ pressive,” Bobbie noted. She said he is a “very responsible” young man and the hosting experience has been a positive one — one the Wellers would like to repeat. “It’s hard letting him go home,” Bobbie added. The Wellers accompanied Jarko to Detroit Friday, where he boarded his flight back to Finland. Jarko is one of four youths visting the Maple Valley area this summer under the Lions program. The others, all girls, are Eija Poikela and Kati Tossavaninen of Finland, and Laurence Lizin of Belguim. Hastings Summerfest set Aug.28-30 Hastings' annual celebra­ tion of summer will begin with country music and arts and crafts and conclude with folk rock tunes by The Byrds and a breakfast at the local airport. Summerfest, Aug. 28-30, takes over the Barry County Courthouse lawn and turns the Hastings Pub­ lic Library entrance into an entertainment center. Other activities are held at nearby Fish Hatchery Park, off Green Street and Cook Road. Sponsored by the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce, Summerfest is a showcase for a variety of musicians, who perform everything from classic rock to Irish melodies. The event also includes a bike tour, 5 and 10K runs, a pa­ rade, two street dances, 3x3 basketball and more. Entertainment and an arts and crafts show begin at 12 noon Friday, Aug. 28. A continuous line-up of enertainers will perform at the Library Stage, ending with a street dance, hosted by Phoenix, a country mu­ sic group. The arts and crafts exhibitors will dis­ play until 8 p.m. and again on Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening festivities on Saturday, Aug. 29 are a bike tour and a pancake breakfast, sponsored by the County Child Abuse Coun­ cil. Young people 4 to 16 can drop a line into the ponds at Fish Hatchery Park and be part of the fishing contest, which starts at 8 a.m. Other morn­ ing activities at the park are youth soccer, softball, tennis and a horseshoe tourney. Also at 8 a.m., 3x3 bas­ ketball begins and at 8:30 See Sumnierfest Page 11 THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 ITIRPLE VRUr £ Y news*­ .. .a localpaper oftoday! Vermontville paves its business alleys An Amish horse waits patiently for its owner Wednesday along one of Verim°2 V|_ e * new y*Paved alleys. Two north-south alleys and one east-west stretch in the business district were blacktopped in the $32,673 project completed in late u y y a e an Asphalt of Springfield. Also included were several small parking aareas expected to add about 30 new spaces. The extension of this east-west alley can be seen across the street (at right in photo). The hitching rails next to Ver­ m montville Hardware will soon be moved to the rear of the store for horse-andbuggy traffic. �The Monte Valiev News. Nashville, Tuesday, Auaust 11. 1992 — Paae 9 Nashville youth group goes to Virginia on work mission Sir The Nashville United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship, a group made up of teenagers from three local communities, recently made a trip to Newport News, Va., July 11-18 to work on homes for the less fortunate. The group coordinated the mission through Habitat For Humanity, which has af­ filiates in almost every state in the U.S. The group worked on two houses while at Newport News, with a group of five teens and one adult working at each construction site. In ad­ dition to the Nashville group, each site had a volunteer coor­ dinator who advised the group on the projects. Among the work the group performed were putting vinyl siding on, working on a deck overhang, hanging drywall, and digging a water line from the house to the road. The two houses were being built for single-parent families, both of General Robert E. Lee signed whom had multiple children. the Confederate Army’s sur­ The group departed from render in the Civil War. Nashville July 11 and stayed The group continued their one night at Canfield, Ohio, journey home by staying the before arriving at Newport night at Prestonburg, Ky., a News after another day on the mountainous area in the road. They resided at another Eastern portion of the state, church while in Newport before arriving home at News, as the people of the around 9:30 p.m. the next church provided a cover-dish evening. dinner. Fortunately, the The group’s trip was made church was also equipped with possible through prayer, fund­ air conditioning, as raisers and their parents and temperatures ranged from the members of the Nashville mid-90’s to over 100, and the United Church. heat index was usually above The group looks forward to 100. next year’s opportunity to The length of the group’s help others through work mis­ work day was shortened due sion ‘93. to fatigue and for the safety of the group. However, the trip was not limited to work, as the group went to Virginia Beach once, and visited a neighborhood pool and local shopping malls. The group also made a stop at the Ap­ pomattox Courthouse, where Standing next to one of the houses are volunteer work advisor, "David," and the future owner of the house, "Mike." NASHVILLE* Located in one of the most attractive neighborhoods, this lovely 3 bedroom home has a fireplace in the formal living room and a family room in the full basement. The in-ground pool area is complemented with decking and beautifully landscaped surroundings. Also includes several of the home's furnishings and all kitchen appliances. Give Jean Chase of Miller Real Estate a call to visit this immaculate home. Office 945-5182 or home 367-4451 $77,500.00. Engagements •* 5?^ 5 ! Mr lOtf (11 IM® Blfc K&Stffijjj 2i> ittt;,(ij(fc. I■M (j iss ■ i snitni ■ ts xntFifa ■.til M^kflh wi» X! (B t! rni ntluOto ’S2 ijiiuiM kH r0e* an- niriiHi ek w Atoilu^* sis a®SI"! la» b^! MILLER REAL ESTATE About to leave for the trip are (back row, from left) Keith Carpenter, Jennifer Ryan, Rhonda Brown, Jeni Genther (middle row) Travis Graham, Holly Taylor, Sarah Leep, DeLaina McGhan, Becky McGhan, Troy Cook and (front) chaperones Mark Martin and Darryl McGhan. E137137 W. State St., Hastings Office Phone: 616-945-5182 Home Phone: 616-367-4451 realtor* Garage Sale Hummel - Reynolds Abbott - Barton Joyce and Donald Hummel ofVermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Marie, to David West Reynolds. David is the son of Marilyn and David Reynolds of Indiana. Ann is a 1990 graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in an­ thropology. David has earned a 1992 master’s degree in the Ph.D. program in classical ar­ chaeology at the University of Michigan. The couple will be making their home in New Albany, Ind. An Oct. 17 wedding is be­ ing planned. Announcement is made of the engagement of Tina Ann Abbott to Christopher Allen Barton. A Sept. 12 wedding is planned. The bride-elect is the daughter of David and Delrae Abbott of Mulliken and Rodney and Carol Hunt of Frankfort. She is a 1991 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed as a day care provider. The future groom, son of Mike and Dee Barton of Nashville and Lois Barton of Hastings, is a 1984 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed at F.D. Hayes Electric in Lansing. A DOLLAR A BAG SALE At the Nashville United Methodist Annex, Washington at Queen. Friday-Saturday, 14th-15th. 9-5. ESTATE SALE August 21st through the 23rd, 9-5pm. 774 2nd Avenue Lake Odessa. Anti­ ques from 1910, Collectables from 40’s and 50’s, and useable old furniture. GARAGE SALE Aug. 13, 14, 15,9-4,540 Durkee St, Nashvil­ le. Nintendo with power pad and 9 games, Yamaha 50 Tri Zinger, toys, children and adult clothing, other misc. items. Recreation #2 Yellow Pencils 10 Pack *1.39 ea. Value 1987 POWER PLAY XLT-18S Memo Books 3x5" - so ct. or for sale. 350 Magnum, cover, trailer, skis and jackets, 70mph. Verrry clean, well kept boat Must sell or trade. Asking $14,000 OBO. 396-1525 or 392-6662, Holland. 4x6" 50 Ct. 59* ea. Value Your Choice Elmer's School Glue or Glue All 4 oz. *1.49 ea. Value Your Choice Fresh Donuts Made Fresh Everyday from Scratch by Our Experienced Bakers Phone 726-1000 151 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. i■ ^WMJgggMMf KM? 3I/$ A*1 Portfolios 2-Pocket 40* ea. Value 21I $ A4 2 Pockets 3 Clips 49* ea. Value Index Cards 3x5" Ruled or Unruled z^uuwrawm wmaifMffiBSM.iflJBwnaiHj NEW SUNDAY HOURS 8 A.M. to 10 P.M DUO-TANG 2/88 100 Ct. 75* Value 39e CUTEX PRINGLES KOOL-AID Polish Remover Potato Chips Drink Mix 7.2 oz. Bonus Size Asst. Types Sale Price *1.00 Mail-In Rebate —1.00 FINAL CO S■ AFTER REBATE Asst. Flavors Unsweetened Each Envelope Makes 2 Qts. Asst. Flavors 5 for I VV Details In Store 219 Mam St., Nashville Ph. 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday fsfr �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 10 Continuation of Organizational Board Meeting MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION July 13 & 20, 1992 These minutes ore a continuation of the July 13, 1992 organizational meeting which was suspended due to a power failure. They are subject to approval at the next meeting of the Board of Education. 19. Continuation of Organizational Meeting: The continuation of the July 13, 1992 organizational meeting was held Monday, July 20, 1992 and began at 7:00 p.m. Present: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Tuckey and Wolff. Absent: Tobias. Mr. Harlow Clag­ gett, MASB negotiator, was present. President Wolff stated the organizational meeting of July 13, 1992 had not officially adjourned and the meeting would proceed at the point where they were at the time the meeting recessed. 20. Principal Contract: After various comments were heard from the audience, a motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Krolik to approve Dr. Parks' recommendation and not extend Nancy Potter's con­ tract at this time for the 93-94 school year. Roll call vote: Briggs: aye: Krolik: Aye; Leep: Aye; Spoelstra: Aye; (Tobias-Absent); Tuckey: Aye; Wolff: Aye. Mo­ tion carried. 21. Elementary Principalship: There was discus- THE 50 Pop 50‘ BowHnfl 50‘ Shoes 50‘ Drafts 50* Hot Doos Get “Warmed” up for the Fall Bowling Season Games Just 50* • Shoes 50* Enjoy a hot dog, pop or draft all just 50*e*. Good August 12 thru August 28th OPEN 11 a.m. til Midnight Monday-Friday 5 p.m. til Midnight Saturday Lake-View Bowling Lanes 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 374-4881 sion regarding the principalship interview process and which principalship they will be interviewing. A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to form a committee to interview for the elementary principalship. Ayes: All present. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. Committee members will be two board members (Leep and Tuckey), two teachers, one support person­ nel, Dr. Parks and Principal Lenz (if available). 22. Core Curriculum: Special Education Teacher Mrs. Bernie Hynes gave the board an informative presentation on core curriculum. 23. Kellogg Principal Curriculum Director: After discussion and comments from the audience regar­ ding the need for a Kellogg Principal/Curriculum Director, a motion was made by Spoelstra and sup­ ported by Krolik to reconsider the position of one-half time Kellogg Prinicpal and one-half time Curriculum Director and extend a contract for this position for the 92-93 school year. Roll call vote: Briggs-Nay; KrolikAye; Leep-Aye; Spoelstra-Aye; (Tobias absent); Tuckey-Aye; Wolff-Nay. Motion carried. 24. Fifth Grade - Kellogg: Parent Char Garvey questioned the board regarding the number of sec­ tions of fifth grade at Kellogg for the 92-93 school year. Dr. Parks stated a final decision has not been made at this time. 25. Negotiation Strategy: A moton was made by Spolestra and supported by Tuckey to go into ex­ ecutive session for the purpose of discussing negotia­ tions for support and teaching personnel. Ayes: All present. Absent: Tobias. Time: 8:17 p.m. Open Session: Time 10:22 p.m. 26. Board Reps.: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Leep to appoint Joseph Briggs and Ronald Tobias to serve on negotiations with teacher and support personnel. Ayes: All present. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. 27. Community Ed. Director: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to extend a one year contract as Community Ed. Director to Mr. Ter­ rance Mix for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Motion carried. A board committee will negotiate a salary with Mr. Mix. 28. Bills Payable: Dr. Parks explained why it was necessary to pay additional bills at this time. A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to ap­ prove bills payable from general fund in the amount of $13,078.66. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 29. Adm. Transfers: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Tuckey to direct Dr. Parks to handle transfers of administrators. There was a brief discus­ sion and a roll call vote was taken: Briggs-Nay; KrolikAye; Leep-Nay; Spoelstra-Nay; (Tobias-Absent); Tuckey-Aye; Wolff-Nay. Motion failed. 30. Transfer - N. Potter: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to consider Nancy Pot­ ter's request and transfer her to the Maplewood prin­ cipalship for the 1992-93 school year. Roll call vote: Briggs-Aye; Krolik-Aye; Leep-Aye; Spolestra-Nay; (Tobias-Absent); Tuckey-Nay; Wolff-Aye. Motion carried. 31. Class Size - Portable: There was a discussion regarding classroom size and the special education program for the 1992-93 school year. A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to accept Dr. Parks' recommendation and make arrangements to put a relocatable classroom at Kellogg for instructional purposes for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. Nashville Little League Baseball ...would like to thank all the parents, coaches, umpires, conces­ sion stand workers, volunteers who built our new dugouts, River­ front Development and all who sponsored a ball team. It was a great year thanks to all of you. Sponsors: Clay's Dinner Bell Mapes Family Florist Nashville C-Store Jones Electric Wheeler Marine Service J.H. Photographic Studio Mulberry Fore Golf Course Country Video Maple Valley Implement Nashville Hardware Maple Valley Concrete Products, Inc. Nashville Auto & Farm Supply Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Powers Service A.C. Construction Goodtime Pizza Carl's Supermarket Sports Stuff Dairy Delight South End Food & Beverage Kathy's Variety Country Kettle Musser Service Diana's Place Hickey Electric Eldred's Auto Body Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE! Five days/four nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. Call 407-331-7818, Ext #292, Monday-Saturday, 9-9. EMERYS ADULT FOSTER CARE now has an opening. I Interested persons please call 726-1206. Help Wanted EARN EXTRA CASH Christ­ mas Around The World now hiring. No investment. Free $300. kit. Free training. Set your own hours. Phone 616-795-9268, or 616-364-6536.______ GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 5th annual 1992 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today, 1-800-PAGEANT, ext. 6171 (1-800-724-3268). SUPERVISORY COMPAN­ ION NEEDED for 2 boys, ages 9 and 13, 2 days per week until school starts. Evenings, 517-726-1253. 32. Facilities: There was concensus of the Board to accept bids from outside contractors to make bathrooms handicap accessible and achieve other renovation priorities as determined by the facilities supervisor and superintendent. 33. Goals & Objectives: It was noted that board goals and objectives need to be updated at the next meeting. 34. Track: Dr. Parks advised the board that the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters were planning a fund drive to build a new track at the Jr.-Sr. High School and if there were any concerns from the board to ex­ press them to Dr. Parks. No concerns were expressed. 35. Adjournment: A motion was made by Spolestra and supported by Krolik to adjourn the meeting. Time: 10:56 p.m. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. (303) From Our Readers Cemeteries not a place for kids to play tag there wasn't any damage I To the editor: On Monday night, Aug. 3,1 wouldn’t press charges. I then received a phone call from a found out there were still neighbor informing me that several more kids still hiding in the cemetery, the boys went there were loud voices coming from the Vermontville back in and rounded up the Woodland cemetery. rest and they came out, too. Because the cemetery is What I would like to get locked at night and no one is across to young teens, is stay allowed in after dark I was out of cemeteries at night. alarmed, for we have had van­ They are places of peace and dals who did a great deal of quiet and can also be very dangerous. Some large older damage. It was around 11 p.m. when markers can fall and crush I went to the cemetery and someone. found two cars parked in a To the parents of teenage nearby road. I took down the Maple Valley boys, ask license numbers and then went yourself ifyour sons enter that to the cemetery gate and call­ cemetery, and check on their ed in and told the people in­ answers. You will be doing side that I had their license them a favor. numbers and they should The boys said they were do­ come out. After a while, they ing nothing wrong, but play­ did come out, and much to my ing tag, but they know it could surprise about six or seven have gotten rougher and so­ boys appeared. They said they meone or something would had done nothing wrong and have gotten hurt. that they were just playing tag. I told them a cemetery Jack Rathbum, President was not a place to play, and Vermontville Woodlawn that by entering at night Cemetery around locked gates they iplmiiaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisF could go to jail. They, of course, didn’t i. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E want me to call the police and being that they had been polite ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA and concerned, I told them if ETHURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. ■ BINGO ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 iiiiniMiiiavitiiiiniiiiii VERMONTVILLE Pee wee FOOTBALL SIGN-UP GRADES 3-8 Tues., Aug. 11 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. MAPLEWOOD FIELD Parents Signature Required Coaches and Parent volunteers Meeting at 7:30 p.m. PLEASE PLAN ON STAYING �^\ ws The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 11 BREAKDOW JSX. JSX Wi Pictured are the Maple Valley Merchants fast-pitch team (front, from left) Scott Whitmore, Brady Harrington, Kevin Stewaret, Mike Hector, Gil VanNeste, Bob Grover, (back, from left) Marty Martin, Tai Gearhart, Doug Blatner, Rodger Hec­ tor, Brett Ramey, Jim Byron, Dennis Albricht and Jeff Fisher. ■• s ?"■ '*1 SUMMERFEST, ""’ tttylliS Iie *£>■««» a.m. runners will start out on from the Hastings Mid­ dle School for the 5K and 10K events. One minute later, walkers will take a 5K jaunt. Gospel music will launch the Saturday entertainment on the Library Stage at 10 a.m. and continue through the evening when the clas­ sic rock band Echo hosts a street dance, followed by a performance of the The Byrds, featuring Michael Clarke, at 10:30 p.m. Some of the Byrds well known songs are "Mr. $ ?**** *»« 3’* ■;*>< ?; , tMi I^B RSBS; ■it >*■ teifgim ■B ten pUntUMIlW K B ibliittei >»iwoi ■f :«>!<-! *■■' jlMSW'MU! ftaka^^MUj was a milestone for the team, as this is its first season. The team has many players who are graduates of Maple Valley High School, some who have moved to neighboring com­ munities. Nevertheless at least half the team has played together at least one year because they came from Clone’s Country Store, last year’s Eaton Rapids fast-pitch league champions. The Maple Valley Mer­ chants, not to be mistaken for the slow-pitch team with the from page 8 TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. ’ 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » 616-527-2724 Tambourine Man and "Turn, Turn, Turn." A Parade featuring floats and music and a variety of entries begins at noon Aug. 29. Skydivers also may be viewed at Fish Hatchery Park at the same time. Kite Making lessons will be offered to kids at 1 p.m. at the park. Downtown on Court Street, a hot air balloon will be on exhibit at 5 p.m., the same time a weight lifting contest will be held. A new feature at 2 and 4 p.m. on both Aug. 28 and 29 will be the showing of a special children's movie at a low price at the Cinema. Early birds can head out to a pancake breakfast at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 and watch planes take off and land at the Hastings Air­ port's Dawn Patrol. Sleepy heads can still participate until 11 a.m. For more information about Summerfest, call the Hastings Chamber office at 945-2454. Township. In another important Eaton County race, controversial Sheriff Art Kelsey was over­ whelmingly defeated by Lt. Rick Wahl, a member of the sheriffs department presently working in the Delta Township area. The unofficial tally was 13,635 to 3,469. Wahl will face Democrat Frank Hall in November. Kelsey, who has been with the sheriffs department for 16 years, was arrested by state police earlier this year on a charge ofdrunk driving. After last week’s defeat he said he intends to leave the field of law enforcement when his present term expires at the end of this year. Blood drive location changed The site has been changed for the Barry County Red Cross blood drive planned for 1 to 6:45 p.m. in Nashville Wednesday, Aug. 19. The drive will be held at the United Methodist Church rather than at the Nashville Baptist Church. Local chapter director Karen Despres said she hopes the change does not inconve­ nience anyone. KENT OIL Maple Valley merchants win fast pitch softball tournament The Maple Valley Mer­ chants, a men’s fast-pitch softball team, won a tourna­ ment in Freeport July 18 by finishing it with a record of four wins and one loss. The team made its way through the winner’s bracket with three consecutive wins, before losing 9-2 to Ann Ar­ bor Dairy Queen, the winner of the loser’s bracket. However, the Merchants returned the favor in the next game, winning 5-4 to take the tournament championship. The Freeport championship Madelyn Forest and Mary Fisher. All but Hansen are incumbents. State Rep. Frank Fit­ zgerald, incumbent Republican candidate for the new 71st House District, fended off a challenge by Guy Richardson for the GOP nomination. Unofficial coun­ tywide totals were 9,252 to 6,017. Both men are from Grand Ledge. Fitzgerald, who has represented the 56th District since 1986, will face Democart Ron Davis of Charlotte in November. The newly-created 71st House District includes all of Eaton County except the city of Eaton Rapids and Hamlin t continued from front pa — AND — same name, is sponsored'by 15 area businesses. They are Hosey Farms, Trowbridge Service, Michigan Magnetics, Veile Bulldozing, Wertz Inc., Fasset Body Shop, Hometown Body Shop, Hometown Lumberyard, Mace Phar­ macy, Sweetwater Country Store, D & L Fuels, Hecker Agency, Mulberry Fore Golf Course, Goodtime Pizza, Cobb’s Well Drilling and The Ole’ Cookstove. An upcoming coed slowpitch softball tournament will serve as a fund-raiser for the team. The tournament will be held Sept. 12 and 13 at Ver­ montville. Call Mark Martin at (517) 726-0136 for more information. PROPANE 735 Durkee (M-66) Nashville, Michigan (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 Serving Your Heating Needs Since 1936 $1.00 Lifetime Lease NO YEARLY CHARGES (Based on 500 gal. Min. Annual Usage) Responsive, Dependable Service Competitive Prices Attractive White & Blue Tanks Radio Dispatched Trucks Budget Plan Auto-Fill Plan No Charge for Switching Your System Pressure- and Leak-Tested for Safety Residential and Commercial Tank-Sets Deliveries & Service Propane installation Serving Home, Farm and Industry FREE INSTALLATION Includes 25 ft. copper line, fittings, labor, two-stage regulator system, required pressure test and permit. R.V. AND CYLINDER RE-FILLINC STATION CONVENIENTLY LOCATED —Look to the future with— Qympian high performance vinyl replacement windows ALL WINDOWS: 100% solid vinyl — the best man-made resister to heat and cold. Maintenance free — won’t peel, chip, swell or rot — no painting! Easy cleaning — clean both sides of nearly all styles from indoors. Custom fit — made to your specifications; minimizes installation time, hassles, and expenses. Quiet comfort — outside noises cut down up to 50%. Beauty — improves both the appearance and value of your home. Double Hung & Slider Features: • Full 1” insulating glass plus double-weather­ stripped interlock between sashes keep your home free of drafts. COBB • Tilt-in sash for safe, easy cleaning indoors. • Reinforced sash comers for better seal, neater looks. • Sloped sill drains water away from home; no need for measures to vent accumulated moisture. • Dual durometer glazing with flexible vinyl RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1V4" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377, 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville “fingers” seals the glass and frame tightly — no air leaks or wind rattle. • Cam-action security latch for added peace of mind; limit-lock tab restricts forcible entry while allowing partial ventilation. • Premium weatherstripping with solid center fin maintains a constant seal. HOMETOWN^ --- L-U-M--B-E-R- -Y-A-R-D--219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 VISA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 12 Scholarship Foundation names new benefactor list Mrs. Lewis Link, Ray and Sharon Kowalski, Lyle and Mary Hokanson, Jean Reid, Rod and Linda Heinze, Margaret Heinze, Evert and Helen Steward, Evelyn Bechtol, Rosetta Zaikowski, Dale and Ruth Ann Collier, Dean and Elaine Culimore, Ted and Orpha Stiffler, Laura, Doug, Bob and Dick Steward, Bob and Charlotte Clough, Russ and Janice Joppie, Allan Ainsworth, Hildred and Janice Ainsworth, Albert and Nancy Ainsworth, Gary and Pat Hokanson, Herb and Gladys Stacey, Richard W. Hayden, Leone and Carl Gor­ don, Karen and Dave Richel, Neva Hokanson, Chad and Janet Hokanson, Mike and Linda Shroder, Norma and Joan Wilmore, David and Linette Betts, Dora Mitchell, June Foell, Erwin and Jean Mitchell, Paul and Gerald Cole, Sue and Meredith Fruckey, Bertha Malcuit, Mary and Leo Malcuit, Bruce Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation has a new Benefactor listing. A total of more than $2,300 has been contributed in the memory of Hale Hokanson. Three new 1992 Funder listings are Kalamo OES No. 399, and Grace Gutchess Memorial and Thelma Howe. Thelma Howe donated in memory of Pauline (Howe) Healy and Stanley Howe, as well as Hale Hokanson. The Kalamo OES donated in memory of Judy Joppie. Other donations in memory of Hale Hokanson, in addition to those listed in the last up­ date, have been from Iris and LeRoy Wion, Madelan Penn­ ington, Ross and Evelyn Laird, Country Wood MUI, B.O.C. Plants 1, 3 and 7, Wendal and Dema Wright, Rae and Larry Swan, Eric and Marelyn Wright, Dawn and Mike Meade, Lee and Steve Augustine, Maxine and Werlin Bradley, Mr. and Barry County E: tension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard tp race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: August 12 -4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. August 15 - 4-H State Horse Show, Michigan State Universi­ ty, East Lansing. August 17 - 4-H and FFA Livestock Buyers’ Appreciation Banquet, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 19 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. August 19 - Field Residue Management Meeting, Vermont­ ville. Call 948-4862 for details. August 20 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 21-22 - Eco-Conference, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. August 26 - Sustainable Agriculture Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wing, Guthrie and French Farms. Call 948-4862 for details and to register by the 24th. August 26 - Post Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 29 - Fish, Fun and Fellowship, 4-H Fishing Clinic and Contest, 8 a.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. August 29 - Summerfest 4-H Kite Making, 1 p.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. August 29 - EWHA Open Horse Show, Fairgrounds, Hastings. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 and Mikayla Malcuit, Verlee M. Gamble, Liz and Todd Hubert, Charles and Louise Viele, Veda Wright, Ray Grant, Bonnie Wright, Larry Wright, Barb and Duane Wright, Herald and Margaret Graham, Russ and Patty Cooley, Bab and Mary Jo Brimmer, Bill and Charlotte Hokanson, Mike and Jill Booher, Shirley and Charlie Imhoff, Don and Naomi Newcomb, Peggy and Dale Fisher, Richard and Peggy Coppess, Dale Steward, Kay Wyble, Phil and Florence Boyd, Mae and O.B. Halcomb, Kathleen Rush, Mike and Maureen Orman, Joan and Kelly Hasselback, Vai Liepins Family, Sue and Dan Smith Lentz. Carleen and Robert Wood Jr., June and Iran Becraft, Gloria and Gaylord Fassett, Denise D. Cole, William F. Fennell, Bruce and Eunice Benedict, Bismark Woman’s Club, Muri and Mary Hammond, Amy J. Cole, Dave Hines, Virginia L. Fox and the Ver­ montville Woman’s Club. Additional donations in memory of Leonard Joppie have been received from Arline Hokanson and Ver­ montville Public Library. A donation in memory of Ed Smith was received from Michael and Debra Desrochers. Bismark Woman’s Club donated in memory of Grace Gutchess, as did Vermontville Woman’s Club, VHS Class of 1939, Maxine Joppie Harag, Mr. and Mrs. Ruff Joppie, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, Irma Joppie, War­ ren and Leona McNally, Charles and Louise Viele, Leonard W. and Bertina Joppie, Larry and Barbara Musser, and Douglas and Joanne Steward. Base fund deposits, not counting interest, now total more than $57,000. These funds will remain, and interest earned on them will be used each year for scholarships to deserving Maple Valley graduates. Incumbent narrowly beats challenger in Barry County Board 5th District GOP Primary by Jeff Kaczmarczyk StaffWriter A candidate for the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners who ran a textbook campaign lost his race last week by just four votes. Incumbent commissioner Orvin Moore won a narrow four-vote victory in last Tues­ day's Republican primary election for the Barry County Commission's Fifth District seat. Moore, a three-term incum- bent, collected 386 votes to overcome challenger Tim Burd's 382 votes in the pri­ mary covering Castleton and Maple Grove townships and most of Woodland Township. In the lopsided Fifth Dis­ trict race, Moore captured 60 percent of the Republican vote from Castleton Town­ ship while Burd collected 58 percent from Woodland Township to the north and almost 59 percent in Maple Grove to the south. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events planned Lunch Menu Wednesday, Aug. 12 Spaghetti, French cut green beans, com, cookie, bread, oleo. Thursday, Aug. 13 Chicken salad, tomato, let­ tuce, dinner roll, melon. Friday, Aug. 14 Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli, beets, pudding. Monday, Aug. 17 Salisbury steak, parsley potatoes, asparagus, bread, oleo, pineapple. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Chicken with gravy, baked potato, lima beans, bread, oleo, fruit cocktail. Events Wednesday, Aug. 12 Nashville, Legal Aid; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise; Delton, Nutrition Ed. by Corally. Thursday, Aug. 13 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ cises, cards. Friday, Aug. 14 - Hastings, Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers (must have CDL) and General Labor THRU AT LEAST AUGUST 1992 Apply Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. can Lorraine Bulmer Jerri and family and Mary and family, Ruth Whitright, Toni and Lynda Smith, Mary Jean Had­ den, Hermina Southern, Charles and Barbara Wilson, Jim and Ardyce Briggs, Gaylord and Jo Cole, John and Norma Atanasoff, Wayne and Eloes Wheaton, Mr. and Mrs. Wendall Wheaton, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burrows, Winston Wheaton and Heather, Ron and Ellyn Coppess, Alberta Rockafellar, Dick and Norma Hummel, Irene Gregareck, Ray and Margaret Elliot, Janet Koppas, Kathleen Lawson, Irma Joppie, Leona McNally, Dol­ ly Zeis Osbourn, Helen Albin, 616/374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Twin City Foods, Inc. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE cards, exercises, reading; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Aug. 17 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, cards, exercises; Delton, Carleen Overholt slides on Spain. Tuesday, Aug. 18 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family ofBennie Kenyon would like to send special thanks to all who sent food, flowers, donations and cards, also the calls and visits. Sincere thanks to the Maple Valley Chapel and Rev. Vaught for their services and caring, also the pallbearers. To Laurie & Dave’s 1st Sgt for their hard work in getting him home from Saudi in time. To Linda, her mother and sisters for the great luncheon. To my brother Bob Iler, for being here for me. God Bless you all, your kind­ ness and prayers will never be foigotten. Lois Kenyon, Mike, Linda, Sarah & Pat, Dave, Laurie, Dave Jr. & Jodi DEAR VOTERS OF THE FIFTH DISTRICT I would like to personally thank each and every one ofyou who voted for my husband, Tim Burd, in his bid for County Commissioner. Although the end result was disappointing, your help and committment made our effort to run a good, clean, campaign-far from a loss. I have learned from this experi­ ence that if you truly believe in something, you must stand up and be heard. Obviously many of you felt the same way - your support certainly proved it with only a 4 vote loss. For those of you who didn’t vote for Tim, but took the time to listen to his views either by phone, letter, or calling, 1 thank you. We all don’t believe in the same thing and it takes great integrity to voice one’s opinion directly to your opposition and still remain considerate of another’s opinion. Moore, who is seeking his fourth two-year term, carried Castleton Township with 135 votes to Burd's 87, Castle­ ton's absentee voters with 40 to 24 for Burd, and Woodland's absentee voters with 44 to 37. But Burd won decisive majorities in Maple Grove Township with 97 votes to 68 for Moore and in Wood­ land Township with 137 to 99 for Moore. Burd said last week he may ask for a recount, depending on what the Board of Can­ vassers found when they met Thursday to go over the elec­ tion results. But the busi­ nessman and real estate agent said he isn't too optimistic that five votes will be found to swing the election to him. "It's not a lot, but it's hard to find in a recount," he said. Veteran local election watchers said Burd ran a tough campaign, spending There are many people who made phone calls, put signs in their yards, stuffed envelopes, or demonstrated moral support and I thank you. To the people I know by name who need a special thanks I mention you here; Progressive Graphics, Senator Jack Welborn, Ruth Ann Stuart, Dorothy Schaibly, Suzie Butler, Victor Eckhardt, Betty Smith, Jan and Terry Geiger, prayers from people like John and Denise VanDenAkker, Ann Gordenski, Bonnie Roush, Nashville Baptist Church Friends (who supported us), Right to Life members, and Joyce Starring who’s wisdom and friendship makes a differ­ ence. A special thanks to our family who spent their summer vacation stuffing envelopes, painting signs, baby sitting, and putting up with us. A heartfelt thanks to our folks, Arden and Virginia Burd, who are always there to make our dream a reali­ ty, we love you. And lastly thanks to our daughters Kayla (8), Lacey (7), and niece Mandy (8) who held numerous home elections and wanted to vote in the polls with the rest of us instead ofplaying their summer away. This has been a tremendous summer for us because God has shown us it isn't in the winning but in the trying that counts. We have made new friends, renewed our faith in people, and made wonderful memories that created a victory from a loss. This victory will live in our hearts forever as we believe in fight for, and support what is right in the years to come. May God bless you all. Thanks again. Sincerely, Kari Burd more than $2,300 by July 20 to blanket the district with campaign signs and four mailings to voters. Burd said he personally knocked on some 250 doors in the district Sean Lester, executive secretary of the Barry County Republican Party, called Burd's campaign "almost flawless." "The only way you can beat an incumbent” Lester said, "is you have to run an almost perfect campaign." Burd agreed his campaign strategy was good, but per­ haps didn't go far enough. "It makes me wish I had knocked on a few more doors instead of breaking for lunch," Burd said. Moore agreed Burd ran a hard-fought campaign. "He worked very hard," Moore said. "He's a very as­ tute individual." Moore said he plans to meet with people in his dis­ trict to woo Burd supporters and develop a strategy to carry him through the November election. "I need to keep the people satisfied to do the things that they want to be done," he said. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and' light assembly openings available. High starling, wages lor lhe nonexperienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN 0:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Corner ol M-37/44lh Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in lhe Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)* * EOt Complex) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 13 St Two-faced calf celebrates 1st birthday A Wi Av W Gemini, the two-faced calf born on the Stowell Brothers Farm near Woodland last summer, is now the two-faced heifer. The animal created quite a fuss when she was bom Aug. 4, 1991, being on national television and in newspapers all over the country. A Lansing radio station had a contest to name the strange little critter and “Gemini” won. When she was boro, it took five men to overcome the bir­ thing problems and deliver the two-headed heifer Holstein calf. The vet, Dr. Al Eavey of Clark and Seidl Veterinary Hospital, required the help of both Russell and Perry Stowell and Dick and Bob King to pull the animal. Things were hopping at the farm for many weeks after the unusual birth. The calf bam had a steady parade ofvisitors for several weeks and people still stop by and ask to see her. It was not known for several weeks whether the infant would survive and very few people expected her to live to be one year old. Dr. Eavey said this was his first two-headed animal, but he had only been practicing three years at that time. Many much older and more ex­ perienced vets have never had this experience. This calf has two mouths, an eye on each side which functions normally and originally had two eyes under the same lid in the middle where the heads are joined. Horseback riding for handicapped session set Will L Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association (ESRVA) is anticipating an exciting fall riding session. The program provides therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for the han­ dicapped in Eaton County. Riding takes place behind the Eatonlntermedi ate/Meadow view School at 1790 East Packard Highway in Charlotte. Horseback riding for the handicapped originated in the 1950s in Europe and has been growing and gaining in popularity since. For the physically han­ dicapped individual, riding a horse strengthens the trunk muscles. It improves balance. It has been shown that the up and down, side to side, back and forth movement of a horse, transmitted through the rider’s pelvis simulates the movement ofthe human walk. Riding the horse for a men­ tally handicapped also pro­ vides increased concentration and practice in following directions. For both groups of handicapped individuals, riding provides a time to socialize with peers and volunteers, increase self­ esteem and have fun. The ESRVA program is formed entirely by volunteers, except for the instructor, who is certified to teach horseback riding for the handicapped through 4-H. The program is offered to students at no charge. The ESRVA is funded entirely by donations and fundraisers. The next fund raiser is a “Ride-a-Thon” Sept. 20 at the Ionia State Recreation area. Volunteers are needed in many capacities: To lead horses, sidewalk horses (help­ ing students balance), trailer horses, or to help in the free childcare provided for the day for children of volunteers helping in the arena. The fall riding session is scheduled for Tuesdays, Sept. 8 through Oct. 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free child care is provided. No experience is necessary to volunteer with this organization. Orientation day, (a day to learn how to help), is Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the EISD/Meadowview School, 1790 East Packard Highway, Charlotte. Call 627-8888, 543-0231, or 726-1464 for more information. Gemini, now the two-faced heifer, had a birthday on Aug. 4 and is now one year old. These eyes did not blink pro­ perly, did not focus or res­ pond, and after becoming in­ fected were removed. Russell Stowell, the animal’s owner, has also had a tied tongue clipped so she could drink better and plans eventually to have one jaw, broken during birth and sags unnaturally, repaired surgical­ ly so the animal can chew with either mouth and will not look quite as strange. Gemini now lies in her own little red bam on the Stowell property and enjoys life as a family pet and community curiosity. She still gets lots of attention and many visitors. PUTTING THE PEDAL ID THE METAL CAN HAVE A dltW kftii taijakiiiH MH ml ta taislll’iiiiin IMniKW Mlifliii ----- tartiijra lintaj&te Wtti tai I®1 i-a®1 03'^ ft fit* I Vermontville elevator helps recycle pesticide containers By Allen P. Krizek County Extension Director Grower Service Corpora­ tion, Lansing, is spearheading a pilot project this summer to recycle empty plastic pesticide containers in Michigan and Ohio. Grower Service has been joined in this effort by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Agri-Business Association, the MSU Cooperative Exten­ sion Service and 15 agribusinesses, including Citizen’s Elevator in Vermontville. On Aug. 19, growers will be able to return clean con­ tainers at no cost to Citizens Elevator. The one-and 2‘A-gallon containers will be inspected by MDA officials. If they are clean, either pressure rinsed or triple rins­ ed, they will be ground up and transported to a plant in Missouri for further refine­ ment and manufacturing of pellets. The pellets will be us­ ed to produce more agricultural chemical containers. For more information con­ tact Eaton County MSU Ex­ tension, telephone (517) 543-2310 or 372-5594. Business Services $ f I¥ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. The shock, the anguish, the damage—the results of a crash far outweigh the time you save by driving fest. It’s a feet that your chances of hitting someone or something increase as you exceed the speed limit. A crash like this can happen in a heartbeat, And when it does, it will change your life forever. © SPEBMNG.GE7S YOU NOWHERE EASE U.S Department of Transportation �Th* Mogle Valley News, NashviMe, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 14 Maple Valley teachers, support staff don't have a contract by David T. Young Editor Maple Valley School teach­ ers and support staffmembers are expressing concern about lack of progress in settling a new contract Representatives of both employee groups were sched- uled to appear at the Board of Education meeting Monday night (Aug. 10) to talk about their concerns about the negotiations. Their old three-year contracts expired on June 30. But Maple Valley Superintendent Ozzie Parks said changes in the makeup of the From Our Readers... Americable's service is found to be lacking in Vermontville To the editor: I am writing regarding the service, or lack thereof, I have received from Americable International! We have been subscribers to the service for some time now. I would like an explanation from them about our cable service. On a frequent basis, almost every weekend and several times during the week, the Encore and Discovery chan­ nels go blank. I have spoken to others in this area and they experience the same problem. So this is not an individual loss of service. The next question I have is why doesn’t Americable follow up on phone calls plac­ ed to its 800 number? The people who have answered the phone when I called after hours and on weekends to report that certain channels are not working have been very polite. I have always been able to speak with so­ meone when I called and they have taken a message. I have called eight to 10 times to report channels not working and have had one call returned. I was told someone would be out at 7 p.m. on a Friday night to check the ser­ vice because “we haven’t had any other reports about this” and “it must be a problem with just your service.” The technician did not show up. Having an 800 number to call is a great idea. Having an 800 service to take messages that you do not follow up on is not such a good idea. I ask Americable to let me know if this is the way they plan to conduct business in the future. I am sending a copy of this to the Village Council and the local newspaper, hopeful­ ly to get their input on the matter also. James Deagan Vermontville school board have caused the delay and he expects that things will move -along rapidly in the next three weeks. Members of the Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Associa­ tion planned to be at the board meeting. In a prepared statement, an MVESPA representative said, "We understand you can't pay us what Lansing or Waverly or Okemos or Grand Ledge pays is its staff. However, that doesn't mean that some of our members who work year-round shouldn't have paid vacation or holidays. And get­ ting paid less shouldn't mean we have to give up fringe benefits." The MVESPA represents the district's bus drivers, cooks, custodians, mechanics, paraprofessionals and secre­ taries. A support staff representa­ tive said that negotiations began‘June 16, but there were no school board members at the table until Aug. 5 and most of the board's proposals were not made until that date. Teachers said talks for a new pact began April 28 and the two sides have met eight times, but they have agreed tentatively on only one arti­ cle. Parks said board members Ronald Tobias and Joseph Briggs were elected to their seats in June and they weren't appointed to the negotiations team until the board's reorga- nizational meeting July 13. The superintendent added that it is true that only one article has been agreed to with teachers, but there are many others in which the two sides are reasonably close. The local teachers' union maintains that there is a great disparity between their salaries and others in Eaton County schools. Their state­ ment said that last year a Maple Valley teacher with a master's degree and 13 years ofexperience was paid $5,590 less than teachers in Grand Ledge with the same qualifications. "Maple Valley teacher pay is the lowest in Eaton County, lower than Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Bellevue, Olivet, Potterville and the Eaton Intermediate School District, as well as Grand Ledge," the MVEA statement said. "Right now," added the statement to the board, "you have proposed a salary sched­ ule freeze while Grand Ledge, Bellevue, Olivet and Potterville have agreed to increases in wages."" FASTER PLANTING Newest citizen ORDER NOW and Receive the Options You Want! SAVE UP TO ... H60000 ■ No seed blowing, no pressurized hoppers, no maintenance of finger-pickups. ■ More seeding rate choices... with simple adjustments. GOOD DEALS...AND A GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. JOHN DEERfc ADOPTION. Loving couple longs to share warm home in secure future with new bom. Completely legal. Call collect anytime. Susan and Scott 1-517-587-3462. Business Services ■ Advanced-design VacuMeter " system on John Deere MaxEmerge® 2 planters selects single seeds for improved spacing control. Now up to 17 percent belter spacing in corn compared to finger-pickup planters. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. DREDGING Hydraulic or drag line, ponds, lakes, rivers, and marinas. TNT Dredging, Grand Rapids 616-698-6596.______ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation*Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Pets DOBERMAN’S FULL BRED No papers. $75. 517-852-1650. South M-37 — Hastings For Sale 945-9526 FOR SALE 1987 Ford super cab pickup, excellent condition, $6,900 days 852-0713, evenings 517-726-1253. liwwithit Parks said there is a fund balance in the budget, but he also noted that Maple Valley's millage rate, 29.01 for general operations, is one of the lowest in the state. Serving on the board's ne­ gotiating team, in addition to Parks, Tobias and Briggs, is Harlow Claggett, a professional from the Michigan As­ sociation of School Boards. The teachers' union's bar­ gaining team is made up of Sours, chief negotiator John Hughes, Sandy Briggs, Norma Jean Acker, Laurie Kipp and Karen Sherwood, UNISERV representative from the Michigan Education Association. The support staff team includes MVESPA President Kim Hansen, Sherwood, Stan Graham, Pat Powers, Karen Hulsobos, Elaine Gardner, Gloria Hummell, Kathy Nickle and Cathy Spitzer. The next scheduled negotiation session with the teachers is Monday, Aug. 17. The next bargaining meeting with support personnel is set for Thursday, Aug. 13. GIRL, Dennis and Marcie Killingbeck are pleased to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Ann at La Porte Hospital, La Porte, In. on Aug. 3 at 3:57. Sarah Ann weighed 8 lbs., 9 ozs., and 20'A inches long. The proud grandparents are Donald and Diane Killingbeck and Sam and Marsha Elliston of Westville,' In. Great­ grandparents are Leon and Helen Ackett of Nashville, Mi. Community Notices NOW, ADVANCED VACUMETER™ SYSTEM IMPROVED SEED SPACING , Parks said that it is customary for one side to begin talks with its worst offer and go from there until both sides find common ground. "I don't think enough time has been given (for the bar­ gaining process),” he said. 'Tm sure there is a desire to move things along. I believe we're at a point where negoti­ ations can proceed quickly.” The superintendent said usually contract language is handled in the early stages of bargaining. It usually isn't until the end that economics is dealt with. But he agreed that Maple Valley teachers are the lowest paid in the area at the base level. He said teachers in the 1991-92 school year had be­ tween a 5 and 6 percent increase in the last year of the contract that expired June 30. Sharlot Sours, president of the MVEA, charged that the board "is sitting on a sizable fund equity." She added that "We are low in starting salaries, at least $2,000 below most area schools." Pet of the Week These "Three Little Kittens" are in need of a home. They are just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p,m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948­ 4885. PROJECT-OF- THE- WEEK As landfill space decreases and the cost of collection and disposal of yard waste increases, it makes sense to have a compost bin. Plan includes information on the process of composting and recipes for achieving the best results. Overall, 3 feet square by 4 feet high. Holds approximately eighteen bushels. (#1685.. .$5.95). NEW! 100-PAGE PROJECT PLAN CATALOG Prices include shipping charges. Mail check or money order to: Craft Patterns, Dept. HR, 3545 Stern Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174. Print name, address, zip, pattern number. Or, phone 1-800-747-1429 (Visa and MasterCard accepted). IL residents please add 6.5%state sales tax. 100-page catalog #92.. .$3.00. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press HJ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press or our rates and deadlines. Press {jTJfor business hours. ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...----H You will be asked to give your phone number.^2| Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see nstbeiow. ^5~] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS — For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Th3Ilk YOU,,. Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 11, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Ur^4^ Mf>l fC l| E“fl||fV wl ■ clapisiarAincl OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermon.tv..il.le e reserve the right to limit quantities JI dM ■■ and correct errors in printing. Where Quality Counts • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1992 ssssssssssssssssssss USDA Choice -j America's Finest America's Finest Boneless Ranch steak Ground Chuck Chuck steak 80% Lean ssssss3sssssssss£s r<SSSSSSSJSSS£SSSSSSS£SSSS2£SS Assorted Oscar Mayer \ Lunchables 3.7 OZ. Breaded Yoder's Macaroni or Pork cutlets Potato Salad •hables HOLLA'D DAYS 8 Count Honeydew Banquet Frozen Entrees 9 oz 10 oz. Sure Fresh Colby or Cheddar fQl f// E3 ZH3f WlR Midgets Kraft 8 oz. Salad Dressings Bartlett Pears Ken-L-Ration Kibbles & Bits Jerky .25# 2 lb. bag 14 oz. Banquet 8 oz. Sliced Mushrooms Cream Pies Spanish 4 Onions ibs sir 2/5300 Shurfine 4jm I/0 5 Jk 1jh 00 I Macaroni & Cheese 28 oz. Del Monte Squeeze .3... fIl Efl fVl lf Ketchup DAIRY Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Milk BEVERAGES Coca cola PRODUCTS 12 Packs 2 Liter Bottles. BAKERY Great Plains Whole Grain Bread � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-08-18.pdf e60b38d39ff5c656778be680bf115fe6 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 3 — Tuesday, August 18, 1992 Nashville Council studying idea of having millage manager position By Teresa Frith Nashville Village Council members met Thursday with John M. Patriarche, a Range Rider from the Michigan City Mangement Association, to discuss establishing a fulltime village manager position. Patriarche, who is also a member of the International City Management Association, is himself a retired city manager. He is one of two volunteers who are part of a consulting program available to cities or villages in Michigan that are interested in the village management concept. These volunteers come to a village or city to discuss the pros afid cons of a village manager. They then advise councils on how to establish the position in their own areas. The services are provided free of charge. Patriarche said there are 225 cities and villages in Michigan working under a manager concept, with more joining those ranks every day. “A village manager would offer several advantages,” explained Patriarche. “He or she could save the village time by handling things that are presently handled by various committees. He would also be a central source for citizens to conduct business with the village or discuss problems.” Patriarche estimated that a village the size of Nashville could expect to pay a village manager between $25,000 and $35,000 a year. “You could possibly save money despite having to pay their salary,” he said. “Sometimes a village manager saves a village enough money in the long run to pay for his own salary.” A village mananger would serve at the pleasure of the council. He or she would be present at public meetings, enter into the discussions, but would not be a voting member. In some locations, the village manager also is responsible for supervising village employees, and could have the authority to hire or fire. Specific duties of the position could be tailored to meet the needs of the village in which he or she served. The first step in establishing such a position would require adoption of an ordinance allowing for a village manager. Then the position specifications would be work­ ed out, and ads placed in various publications to attract applicants. Patriarche said the process could take up to six months before a village manager could actually be on the job. Tliat time frame takes into consideration adopting the or­ dinance required, placing ads in various publications, set­ ting up and conducting inter­ views, choosing the candidate and putting him or her to work. The council asked Patriarche if the village would be stuck with the village manager concept if it was felt it didn’t work out after the first few years. Patriarche said that the ordinance would merely have to be rescinded and the manager fired if things did not work out to the council’s satisfaction. In other business at last See Village manager, P. 3 One, however, declines the offer Maple Valley School Board selects two new elementary principals by Art Frith The selection of two elementary school principals and contract negotiations dominated the Maple Valley School Board meeting last week Monday. However, one of the two hired already has declined to accept the position. Maple Valley Superinten­ dent Ozzie Parks, who chaired the board’s interview­ ing of the finalists, said, “We had over 20 applicants for the principal and curriculum coordinator positions.” Board members had nar­ rowed the field down to seven. Only four of the finalists were present Monday night. The four were interviewed by board members. They gave their philosophies on educa­ tion, now and in the future, and what they believed made them the best candidate for the position. When it was all over, BerSee New principals. Page 2 Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Ozzie Parks introduces Terry Mix, the district's new director of community education. See story on Page 3 One arrested in C-store break-in By Art Frith The Marathon C-Store, located on Main Street in Nashville, was the scene of vandalism early last Saturday'morning. Nashville police are investigating the incident. The Marathon C-Store at .416 N. Main St. in Nashville was the scene of a break-in during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 8, and one man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Jody Aiken, an employee at the store, found one of the windows broken when she ar­ rived at work around 7 a.m. According to Nashville Chief of Police Gene Koetje, the break-in occurred around 4:23 a.m. Koetje said, “It took a great deal of force to break the dou­ ble paned window. The thieves took 116 instant win­ ner lottery tickets from a shelf by reaching through the hole, which was too small to gain access to the rest of the store.” Lottery officials in Lansing were informed of the theft. Area merchants were advised to be on the lookout for anyone attempting to redeem the stolen tickets. The manager of Sweetwater Country Store notified authorities that a man had come into the store trying to cash in some of the stolen tickets. As a result of a description of the individual and a license plate number, The Marathon C-Store, located on Main Street in Nashville, was the scene of vandalism early last Saturday morning. Nashville police are investigating the incident. In This Issue... police arrested one ofthe men believed to be involved in the crime. He was charged with receiving and concealing stolen merchandise. A total of nine instant lot­ tery tickets were recovered at the time of the arrest. The incident remains under investigation. Koetje said, “Warrants will be issued in this case and I ex­ pect to make an arrest soon.” • Castleton Township Supervisor is back on the ballot • Nashville Harvest Festival, rendezvous overcome poor weather • Vermontville village yard sales planned • MV cheerleaders qualify for regionals �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 2 $IE£V PRINCIPALS / continued from front—r y n*adige Hynes of Nashville . concerns about on going conwaj^u.it'fthi prncpa waju. principal/curcurtract rac nego negotiations. a ons. The e old jrlTuluifi^coordinatdr: al contracts expired June 30. Kellogg Elementary School * None of the board members Eric tw ^a(j any comment about the Eric Heidi Heidi.. ..of of....H H..wwas asw tin in..gs gs go go.t.t ..tt..h hee nod to succeed Nancy Potter as Fuller Street Elementary School. Heidi later decided against taking the job, citing a desire to remain in classroom teaching. Members of the Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Educational Support Personnel Associa­ tion made up the majority of attendees at Monday’s meeting. Representatives of both groups expressed their prepared statements presented by the two groups. Talks with teachers began April 28. However, little pro­ gress has been made, teachers said, as only one article has been tentatively agreed upon. One teacher, who wished not to be identified, said, “The contract talks are going really bad.” The NVEA said school board is proposing a wage freeze for Maple Valley teachers, while other Eaton County school districts are in­ creasing teachers’? salaries. The MVEA maintains starting salaries are $2,000 below most area schools and overall pay for a teacher with 13 years of experience receives $5,590 less than teachers in Grand Ledge with similar qualifications. Negotiations with support staffpersonnel began June 16. School board members failed to attend any bargaining ses­ sions until Aug. 5, the MVESPA said. After a 90-minute executive session, there was no action proposed by the board members concerning the School Board President contracts. The next negotiation session Carroll Wolff asked Parks to with the teachers was schedul­ set up a meeting with Chapter I instructors to review and ed for last night (Monday, revise the district’s program Aug. 17) and Thursday (Aug. 20) for support staff before the upcoming fall deadline. personnel. In other business Monday, Sandra Briggs, a sixth­ grade teacher at Kellogg the board: — Officially approved hir­ Elementary School, expressed her concern about the lack of ing Terry Mix as the new Chapter I services for upper director of the community elementary school students at education program. Kellogg and Maplewood — Approved the addition of a wrestling club program for schools. first- through 12th-grade Last year, Chapter I in­ structors serviced first- students. — Accepted the resignation through sixth-grade students. At present, only first- through of assistant football coach third-graders are scheduled to Mike Schneiderhan. — Approved coaching receive the instruction. Parks said the number of Chapter I assignments for the fall sports aides, not instructors, had program. — Approved a three-week been reduced. Mace Pharmacy hometown! 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past 219 S. State St. Only what's done for Christ will last. 852-0845 Nashville, Mich. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR’ WOLEVER’S REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (517)7264)637 (517)652-1601 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. PARENTS SHOULD HELP SCHOOLS COMBAT EVIL INFLUENCES There was a time when getting your children ready for school simply meant clothes, shoes, eye exams and vaccina­ tions. Today, however, it also means warning them against any attempt to induce them to use drugs, join in gang activities, or commit acts of crime or vandalism. With all the evil influences abroad, this is not an easy time to bring up children—even the very young ones-and it requires an extra effort on the part ofparents and law enforcement authori­ ties to help the schools combat these things. However, it should also be re­ membered that the Sunday school at your House of Worship can teach your children positive moral values, helping them to see the advantages of a clean and law-abiding life. There is no more vital part of their education. Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR leave of absence (without pay) for Paulette Strong. — Approved a leave of absence (with medical in­ surance coverage) for Lee Brown. — Approved a bid by Melody Farms to supply milk for the 1992-93 school year. — Approved a proposal to relocate the emotionally impaired classroom from Maplewood Elementary School to the junior-senior high school. — Approved the addition of two portable classrooms at Kellogg Elementary School. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... :45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... n a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ............ 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 Furions Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.............11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship..................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UHITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Worship....... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK Dick Tobias OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO 852-9728 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 3 Terry Mix is new Maple Valley Community Education Director Obituaries by Art Frith Eileen A. (Tucker) Higbee NASHVILLE - Eileen A. (Tucker) Higbee, 41 of 725 South Wellman Road, Nash­ ville and formerly ofHastings, passed away Monday, August 10, 1992 in Hastings. Mrs. Higbee was bom on October 31, 1950 in Hastings, the daughter of Maynard and Helen (Skidmore) Tucker. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1969 from Hast­ ings High School. While in high school she served as class president, honored as home­ coming queen and a member of the National Honors Society. She went on to attend Michi­ gan State University, graduat­ ing in 1973 with a B.A. degree in business. She was married to Philip E. Higbee on September 18, 1982. She had lived at her Wellman Road address for the past five years. Mrs. Higbee was a secretary for Hastings Area Schools from 1969 to 1979. Also, Christian Education and Financial secretary for the Hastings First Presbyterian Church from 1979 to 1983 and director of the Church Christ- ian Education from 1979 to 1992. Her memberships and activ­ ities included: Hastings First Presbyterian Church, Lake Michigan Presbytery ofChrist­ ian Educators Fellowship, Church Circle #7, Concerned Group #2 ofthe church, church quilting group, American Quilting Society, West Michi­ gan Quilter’s Guild, Local HiHopes Quilting Bee Group, former 4-H member and long­ time 4-H leader. Other church activities included Vacation Bible School Director, Church Plays Director, Sunrise Service and Summer Mission Trip Co-ordinator and member of the Christian Education Committee. Mrs. Higbee is survived by her husband, Philip; son, Seth Higbee at home; daughter, Lisa Higbee ofDenver, Color­ ado; mother, Helen Tucker of Hastings; sister, Elaine Gradowski of Lawrenceville, New Jersey; mother-in-law and step father-in-law, Carol and Vernon Harbin of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her father, Maynard Tucker in 1991 and a sister Diane Kay Tucker in 1953. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 13 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eileen A. Higbee Scholarship Fund at the First Presbyterian Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Maple Valley Board of Education has selected an alumnus to be the next direc­ tor of community education. Terry Mix, a 1971 graduate ofMaple Valley Junior-Senior High School, took up his new duties Aug. 10. He succeeds Kay Hartzler, who retired at the end of the 1991-92 school year. Mix is no newcomer to community education. His 14 years of experience in the field includes nine years with Maple Valley as a math and science instructor, three years with Climax Community Education and nearly two years with Holt’s alternative education program. now unde rway. Persons inHe holds a bachelor of terested in taking classes science degree from Michigan should stop by the community State University and now is education office, located at working on his master's die junior-senior high school, degree at MSU. between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or He said he wants to keep the call 852-9275. tradition of excellent com­ munity education going, but added that “Kay Hartzler is going to be a tough act to follow.” Mix said, “I plan to con­ tinue to offer a wide variety of iglliiiiiiiiia.aiiuiicsiiii adult education classes to non­ - Maple Valley Athletic Boosters graduates, as well as voca­ tional classes, enrichment classes, and recreational op­ ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA portunities to children, adults ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds S.-00 and senior citizens.” Enrollment for fall clases is loaamuiiaavaaaaaaaeaaaioaA | BINGO 3ESHEE Evelne T. Wolfe__ 97 DAVISON Evelne T. Audrey and Ed Hosmer ofLas Wolfe, 86 of Davison, passed Vegas; granddaughter, Carla away Tuesday, July 28,1992 at Smith; great-granddaughters, Kristinia and Stephanie Smith; River Bend Nursing Home. Mrs. Wolfe was bom in brothers, Ned Tieche of Char­ Detroit on September 16, lotte, Dr. Henry Tieche of 1905, the daughter of R.B. Fresno, Calfornia; sister, Hayes Tieche and Ethel Agnes Quigley of Ypsilanti, (Brown) Tieche. She had Michigan; many nieces and resided in Davison since 1955, nephews. Funeral services were held and was a member ofthe Davi­ son United Methodist Church Friday, July 31 at Hansen and Albion College Alumni. Memorial Chapel, Davison, She graduated with a Master with Reverend Daniel Wallace Degree from U. of M. She officiating. Burial was at Kalataught in the Davison mo Cemetery. Community Schools since Memorial contributions 1955, retiring in 1970. may be made to the Nashville Mrs. Wolfe is survived by Putnam Library or Maple daughter and son-in-law, Valley Scholarship Fund. VILLAGE MANAGER continuedfrom frontpage Thursday night’s meeting, the Nashville Council: — Was presented with a bronze plaque in memory of long-time resident and public servant Harold Christiansen, who died last year. The pla­ que was made by Ted Ohler and will be placed near a Finally, there’s a home equity loan worth looking into With our competitive interest rates. Eaton Federal Savings Bank's Home Equity maple tree planted in Chris­ tiansen’s memory in Putnam Park. — Scheduled a public hear­ ing for Sept. 10 on the Nashville Baptist Church’s re­ quest to close part of an alley and build an expansion to its building. Loans have never been more affordable Whatever your financial needs, the equity in your home helps you achieve them. Call or stop in for details. Eaton Federal Street Dance DOWNTOWN VERMONTVILLE SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND 8:00-12 Midnight North Main St. (Next To The Park) Bank Featuring Live Entertainment THE DEALER’S CHOICE BAND (Country/Rock & Classic Rock & Pack up the kids, throw in the lawn chairs, bring along your dancing shoes, and get ready to have an evening of fun, dan­ cing, and great music! SPONSORED BY THE VERMONTVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 4 Questions of Cooley's candidacy remain Castleton Twp. supervisor is back on the ballot date for County Commis­ by David T Young sioner, and his wife, Carol Editor Castleton Township Super­ Jones Dwyer, an attorney, visor Justin Cooley is back questioned the validity of on the November general Cooley's election because of a 1988 state law. election ballot at least for At the heart of the issue is now, but legal questions Cooley's unsuccessful "no about his candidacy remain. Meanwhile, Ron Bracy, a party" candidacy for village Democratic write-in candidate president in Nashville last in the Castleton primary has March. About two months been certified to have his later, he filed as a Republican name on the ballot in for re-election to the Castle­ November. And Tim Burd, ton Township Supervisor's who lost the Fifth District post. Dwyer contends that it is County Commission seat by four votes, has decided to ask unlawful for someone to file or be nominated for election for a recount The Barry County Board of to office as a "no party" or inCanvassers last week certified dependent candidate and then Cooley as the winner of the file or be nominated for an­ Republican Party primary for other party for another elec­ Castleton supervisor. The tion during the same calendar move came after the can­ year. The state election law vassers received an opinion from Barry County Dwyer cited states that "A Prosecutor Dale Crowley, person who files a qualifying stating that the board does not petition shall not file a parti­ have the power to remove a san nominating petition or candidate's name from the filing fee, and shall not be nominated as a candidate by ballot. The question about Coo­ write-in vote or by a political ley's candidacy arose just after party convention, caucus or the primary Aug. 4, in which committee, for an office to be he ran unopposed as a Repub­ elected at the election for which the person has filed a lican. Robert Dwyer, former qualifying petition or at an chairman of the Barry County election held during the same Democratic Party and a candi- calendar year as that election.” Cooley filed petitions for the Nashville Village office in December 1991, but he did so 20 minutes past the deadline. He was attempting to oppose Village President Raymond Hinckley as a Republican. So he decided to run as a "no party" candidate in the March 9 village election, but was defeated. Cooley and Junia Jarvie, Castleton Township Clerk, have contended that his filing for supervisor as a Republican was legal because he filed for the village office in 1991. Jarvie, who accepted Cooley's petitions for Castleton supervisor, said she was ver­ bally told by a state elections bureau official in December that Cooley wasn't in viola­ tion of law by filing for both offices because they were done in separate calendar years. However, Brad Whitman of the elections bureau last week said that because Cooley actu­ ally ran for the village office on a "no party" ticket in March, he would be precluded from running for another of­ fice as a member of a different party for the rest of 1992. Chris Thomas, director of the state elections bureau, concurred. "The fact he filed in De­ cember of 1991 is irrelevant," he said. "He should not have been able to file a nominating petition in May." Thomas cautioned, how­ ever, that "Nobody's accusing him (Cooley) of breaking the law. It falls on the filing offi­ cial to determine whether fil­ ings are proper." All township clerks in Michigan were sent informa­ tion about the new law from the Secretary of State's office in the December 1991 issue of “The Polling Place." Eaton Green Development Company Office 543-2022 1 % Miles Northeast of Vermontville on Blacktop Allegan Rd. NEW HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION: AFFORDABLE country living in 3 bedroom home on 1.23 acres. Merillat cabinets, quality carpet, full basement. Mapl Maple Valley Schools. Easy access to 1-69. $68,500. 7Vi% FINANCING to qualified buyer. Possession first week in October. Come And See This Great Alternative To Modular Housing. Earlene J. King 726-1122 Evenings & Weekends. OPEN SUNDAY, AUGUST 23,1-4 PM 6t I think it’s outrageous that the county’s legal counsel would argue that violations of election law by elected officials in Castleton Township do not fall under his jurisdict yy — Robert Dwyer Under the heading of "Important Prohibition," it reported "Michigan election law specifies that a person who files a qualifying petition cannot appear on the ballot as a partisan candidate for any office for the remain­ der of the calendar year. The law further specifies that a person who files a nominating petition or filing fee as a candidate of a political party or who is nominated by a political party convention, committee or caucus and accepts the nomi­ nation cannot file a qualifying petition for the remainder of the calendar year." Robert Dwyer contends that Cooley's primary candidacy for Castleton supervisor was in violation of state election law and his vote totals should be declared null and void. The County Board of Can­ vassers, made up of Norval Thaler, Carl Mcllvain, Ardith Hart and Yvonne Markley, met Aug. 6, and decided to seek an opinion from the county's prosecuting attorney. Crowley last week ruled that, based on the state Attor­ ney General's opinion from 1984, "a county board ofcan­ vassers has only ministerial and clerical duties and cannot inquire into or pass upon the legality of an election. "The opinion further states that even though state elec­ tion law may have been vio­ lated, a board of county can­ vassers must perform its min­ isterial duties of canvassing the votes and certifying the election votes." When asked what then should happen if Cooley's name remains the November ballot, perhaps in violation of state law, Crowley said, "It's a very difficult question. After an election, to change it (to decertify) is to disenfranchise those voters who voted for Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL him.” Dwyer asked, "What if he (Cooley) was 16 years old or lived in Vermontville, wouldn't that disenfranchise voters?' Crowley said the state election law is flawed in that it says "this shall not be done, but it doesn't provide a rem­ edy. There is no clear-cut an­ swer." What happens next is any­ body's guess, officials say. County Clerk Nancy Boersma said the matter could be taken up this week by the County Elections Commission. That panel is made up of Boersma, County Treasurer Sue VandeCar and Probate Judge Richard Shaw.. Crowley said the issue could wind up in Barry County County Circuit Circuit Court Court for for aa ruling by Judge Richard Shuster. Thomas said, "I can't give you a black letter remedy," and added that he believes the matter could be handled by the County Elections Commission or in Circuit Court. Dwyer insisted that the matter still is a question of law. "I think it's outrageous that the county's legal counsel t would argue that violations of election law by elected offi­ cials in Castleton Township do not fall under his jurisdic­ tion. "I think it's equally outra­ geous that in order to force public officials to do their jobs, private citizens are be­ ing asked to expend efforts and money to go to court. The people elected to offices in this county should be held accountable to do their jobs," he added. Efforts to contact Cooley for comment were not suc­ cessful. While Cooley was being certified for inclusion on the ballot, so were four others who staged write-in candidacies in the primary. In order to make it on the ballot, each had to have a minimum num­ ber ofvotes based on popula­ tion in their area. Facing Cooley for Castle­ ton Supervisor, if Cooley isn't removed from the ballot, in November, will be Democrat Ron Bracy, who had 13 write-in votes. Tim Burd, who lost 396 to 392 to incumbent Orvin Moore in the Republican primary race for Fifth District County Commissioner, said he will seek a recount as soon as the board ofcanvassers has finished its work. The winner of the primary will face Dwyer in November. The Fifth District includes Castelton, Maple Grove and Woodland townships. Burd said he believes there may be some discrepancies in absentee ballots from Wood­ land Township. Cost of filing for recount is $10 per precinct, so he will pay $30 total. Barry County Extension Service CALENDAR of EVENTS The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: August 19 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings; August 19 - Field Residue Management Meeting, Vermont­ ville. Call 948-4862 for details. August 20 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 21-22 - Eco-Conference, Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. August 26 - Sustainable Agriculture Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wing, Guthrie and French Farms. Call 948-4862 for details and to register by the 24th. 16»16» Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment Happy 16 th 16 *HOMEOWNERS CASH FAST! *Home and income Birthday 16 p*Dreobpterty consolidation♦Tumed down? problem credit? We can h*Fealspt,! easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. — August 22 — WENDY JO PURCHIS Love Ya! Your Familys LEE’S TV SERVICE expert II repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. NEW 3 BEDROOM RANCH. Great Room w/vaulted ceiling & slider to deck. Spacious kitchen w/built-in range & dishwasher. Master Suite with walk-in closet. First floor laundry & much more. Ready to move into. Carol A. Patrick 543-2004 Evenings & Weekends. Lloyd J. Eaton — Contractor & Broker io^t6¥16»16»16»16>16 REDKEN PRODUCTS HAIR & NAILS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.____________ s500 Off Perm & Nails (Acrylic) VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. Phone ... 616-374-1117 RV REFRIGERATORS 1005 Eaton Green Drive — Charlotte 2'/i Miles East of Charlotte on M-50, South at Sign iu r David Halliwill 517-543-1002; owner. 16 Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa Rene A. Swift, Owner Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 5 Area student makes K College dean's list is s Kezia R. Pearlman, To achieve the honor, duughter of Susan Monroe of students must earn a 3.5 grade Vermontville and William point average, or above, on a Pearlman ofBattle Creek, was scale of 4.0. one of more than 220 students Pearlman is a freshman and who were named to the a graduate of Battle Creek Kalamazoo College dean’s list Central High School. for the last academic quarter. 01 \ lii?W Xi From Our Readers wt * *> > Im MX Good, honest people are still around today! To the editor: Hank & Audrey Uldriks to celebrate 40th WilHijj Hank and Audrey Uldriks of 21555 Uldriks Drive will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 23 with a trip throughout the western states. The couple have two children, Martin and Cindy Uldriks of Battle Creek and Michael and Deb Uldriks of Richland; and two super grandchildren, Steven who will be a sophomore at Central High and Christopher, who will begin fifth grade at Gun Lake. Hank and the former Audrey Noteboom were married on Aug. 23, 1952, by the late Rev. Harley Townsend in Carson City, Mich. Hank has been with Davis Oil 17 years and previously with Ralston Purina 18 years. Audrey has been a homemaker. They both enjoy Florida in the winter, golf and their grandchildren. fa Wtoty talite -3 it faftfaialD 13 .... Q V— BACK TO SCHOOL i&detisionServke [faBtwpwr Hair Care Made Easy! Mr. and Mrs. Clark W. Hill Sr., Dade City, Fla., will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 20. The Hills were graduates of Vermontville High School. Clark was in the Class of 1930 and Vera M. Mason 1932. They were married in Lagrange, Ind., shortly after Vera's graduation. He acquired a teaching degree from Michigan State College with his first assignment in Sandusky, Mich. Later they moved to Ludington and Marshall. In 1944 they returned to Vermontville. Clark began working for the State of Michigan in the Farm Home Administration, from which he retired in 1974. The Hills also lived in Hastings and Charlotte. They also have remained members of the Vermontville Congregational Church since 1929. They have one son, Clark W. Hill Jr., and wife Linda of Owosso; three grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Due to health problems they are unable to return to Michigan for this occasion as previously planned. For those who would like to send them cards and letters their address is 100 Bluebird Drive, Dade City, FL 33525. did I realize the stamps were missing and called the Post Office immediately. They told me some one had found them on the floor. There are still good and honest people around and I'm so grateful. Bessie Stewart Nashville NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER t Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains' • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... Garage Sale Tired of taming her wild hair? Have your child's hair permed for school and you'll both love the results! Our gentle perming methods are specially formulated for children's hair. Diana’s Place Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. • Open Tues.-Sat, Owner Diana Kuempel • Former Vermontville couple marks 60 years In these days and times of mistrust and bad deeds, I marveled at what happened to me recently. Having purchased 20, 29-cent stamps at the Nashville Post Office, inten­ ding to put one on a letter to mail, I had no address so didn’t use them. Only upon returning home 852-9481 Mature Driver? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Auto Insurance. Our statistics show that mature drivers have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. v4uto- Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business —Tki No PrMton People ’ Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 ESTATE SALE August 21st through the 23rd, 9-5pm. 774 2nd Avenue Lake Odessa. Anti­ ques from 1910, Collectables from 40’s and 50’s, and useable old furniture. exercise bike, stereo stand, mantle clock, aquarium, kids clothes, kittens, rabbits,, and miscellaneous, 7027 Brown Road, Vermontvil­ le. August 21, 22, and 23. 8am-6pm. I MUST BRING COUPON COE Art TO REDEEM OFFER 852-2070 Expires: Aug. 25,1992 GARAGE SALE Fri., Aug. 21, Sat, Aug. 22, from 8a.m.-5p.m. 10592 Lawrence Rd., from Nashville on M-66 go south 2 miles turn east 1/2 mile on M-79. • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • (517)726-0181 FURNITURE, TANTOW 71UCTI0NGGRS g rcntors Owner very anxious to sell. Only $64,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Ionia area with all buildings. Seventeen plus/minus acres, good paved road location. Call Bob Gardner at 726-0331 for details. (CH-109) Three bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres in the Hastings School District. Garage, first floor laundry. Great for horses. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) 144 SOUTH MNN STUCCT M£RMONT\1IU£. MICHIGAN 49096 M IHOU/U AMD OHIO Three bedroom home with newer windows, first floor laundry, nice yard. $35,000. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) Owner says sell! $28,000 for this 2 bedroom mobile home on approx, one acre. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, AUGUST 24 - Nice two bedroom home with two baths, city water and sewer. Located at 915 E. Clinton in Hastings. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 160 acre farm to be offered in individual parcels and as a whole. Two story home, some woods. Call for details. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe i Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) *932536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger *8252280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith *2805259 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �Th* Maple Valley New*, Nashville. Tuesday. August 18, 1992 — Pag e 6 Nashville's '92 Harvest Festival, rendezvous overcome poor weather Gene Dillard shows off his wares at the Muzzleloaders’ camp area. Natalie Casterline was one of the artists with works on display Saturday in Nashville's Central Park. This summer’s unusually cool temperatures failed to put a chill on the 1992 Nashville Harvest Festival and Muzzleloaders Rendezvous. The annual event started at the crack of dawn Saturday with golfers teeing off at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course and a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Nashville Fire Bam. Softball competition, a clothesline art show, an arts and crafts exhibit, a used book sale, and the crowng of this year’s king and queen led up to the parade down main stret at 11 a.m. A baked goods and produce contest, a variety of games and a chalk art contest for children at Putnam Library were just some of the events Back-to-School Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPLE VALLEY EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N.. MAIN ST.,., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS MIS 1 REALTOR1 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 Evm. DON STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available TIM BURD HUBERT DENNIS SANDY LUNDQUIST Nashville fireman serve up pancakes and sausage during the early hours of the Harvest Festival celebration. which took place in the after­ noon. Firemen, too, had fun, as they broke out the hoses for their waterball contest. A hot air balloon launch and music provided by local talent rounded out the day’s activities. On Sunday, the Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Shoot took center stage. This was the eighth year for the Muzzleloaders event in Nashville, which is sponsored by the Fork River Free Trappers. A canoe shoot and wood’s walk were some of the events testing the abilities of these modern-day marksmen with their rifles from the past. Spectators viewed exhibits of “primitive-style” camping demonstrating how their ancestors might have lived, FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE INCOME FUND Franklin makes investing in municipal bonds easy with a mutual fund that offers you these advantages: • • • • Miscellaneous SOUTH- NASHVILLE BLOCK: LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK Good 2 bedroom, 5 room home, on large corner lot, nice trees!! Call Homer. (H-162) - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) HASTINGS EASTERN 3 bed­ rooms & 1 '/» baths, large enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around yard, corner lot. Call Homer for more "info." (N-152) NASHVILLE • $42,000! $39,500!! SCHOOL 1 ■ NOW $59,500 ■ NEW LISTING IN FULLER HEIGHTS • STATE STREET, NASHVILLE - Nicely decorated "turn of the century" home, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry & garage on corner lot. Possession at close. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer. (N-153) 114 ACRES WOODS, (APPROX.), 40A 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are approximate.) Possible to divide into 2 par­ cels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) NASHVILLE - .Large ranch home with 8 rooms, 1 '/a baths, large lot in subdivision. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appreciate!! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) VACANT LAND 20 ACRES TERMS • • LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) GO ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Give Jeri a call. (F-156) VILLE - Cute farm 6 ACRES - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer. (VL-160) ntiques & Collectible. High Current Tax-Free Income Monthly Income Dividends Professional Management Nationally Diversified Portfolio Call today for a free brochure. BAHAMA CRUISE! Five days/four nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. Call 407-331-7818, Ext #292, Monday-Saturday, 9-9. CONGRATULATIONS To the girls who attended D.C.A. Cheerleading Camp at Central for taking 2nd place in the Varsity Division. Thanks to Sandy Carpenter and her family for all their help. Love, From your families EMERYS ADULT FOSTER CARE now has an opening. Interested persons please call 726-1206._________________ EXOTIC DANCER Bachelor parties, birthdays, etc. 945-2738. THE MAPLE VALLEY TEACHER & support staff are ready & willing to bargain! We want fair & equitable contracts before school starts. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740. dressed and worked in a United States that now seems light years away from today’s computer-oriented lifestyle. *The fund's dividends are subject to most state and local taxes. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), a small por­ tion of the income may be subject to federal and state AMT. STANLEY A. TRUMBLE aLU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD/SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Yes! 1 would like a free prospectus containing more complete infor­ mation on the Franklin Federal Tax-Free Income Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name ____________________________________________ ' Address City/State/Zip Phone > FRANKLIN Franklin Distributors, Inc. �Th* Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 7 Sports Stuffs Stuff’s team swings away during Saturdays Saturday' softball competition, part of Nashville's Harvest Festival, '92 activities. Perry Cole and Sue Demond were two of the Muzzleloaders dressed in authentic costumes for Harvest Festival '92. Steven Frish looks at one of the displays in the Muzzleloaders’ camp. School IS Opening! PARKINO BU STOP Vermontville Village yard sales planned • nW ■ । [UiCOHEW Dee Rial helps Mary Ohler dress up Nashville's Masonic Temple in preparation for Harvest Festival '92. n^l*^ The Village Hair Port rock n’ roll band, “The Dealer’s Choice.” For additional information on how to set up a booth for the yard sale, or any of the other activities, contact Ricki Hill at 726-0282 or Doug Drake at 726-1121. Ph. 726-0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Some Evenings by Appointment PRICE BUSTERS/ s FIBERCON ASPERCREME 3OZ. TYLENOL 36’S SALE PRICE $2.99 LESS MFG. REFUND OFFER ...-$1.49 SALE PRICE.............. LESS MFG. REFUND OFFER $3.99 -2.00 YOUR COST AFTER REFUND EXTRA STRENGTH 50’S $4.33 (BuMO ne, NORWICH ASPIRIN 250’S Get One Fpee!) YOUR COST AFTER REFUND CHILDREN’S CHEWABLE 30’S $227 For Sale ujeffiK rfeJPortf* _ If you’re the type of person who likes to browse through yard sales, then Vermontville is the place to be this coining weekend. The annual village yard sale, sponsored by the Ver­ montville Chamber of Com­ merce, will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ricki Hill, coordinator of the yard sale, said, “Donations are low .for the chamber’s portion of the sale.” Items are sold and the pro­ ceeds go into the village treasury. Anyone who would like to donate items for the sale can drop them off at the Vermontville Hardware Store. When the yard sale is over, bargain hunters can relax and eat at one of the local restaurants, which will be staying open late. A street dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight, with live entertainment and featur­ ing the country/rock, classic Watch for the Kids! PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. MAPLE VALLEY POSITION OPENINGS The following positions are open for the 1992-1993 school year. SCIENCE/MATH GED INSTRUCTOR HAIRSPRAY 8.5 OZ. VASELINE INTENSIVE CADE LOTION IO 02. RAINBATH 4 OZ. WITH FREE 4 OZ. LIQUID NEUTROGENA CUTEX POLISH REMOVER 4 02. Vaseline ^tensive ^ten sive CdTP 4 days/week; 8 hrs/day >1.00 MFG. REFUND OFFER NEUTROGENA SHAMPOO3 02. WITH FREE 3 02, CONDITIONER Qualifications: Secondary Certification in math, science, English, social studies, and computer science Closing Date: NEUTROGENA 1 night (4 hrs)/week Qualifications: Secondary Certification in math, science and English LEARNING CENTER INSTRUCTOR AQUA NET SCHOOLS 219 MAIN STREET NASHVILLE August 25,1992 Interested applicants are to apply in writing to Mr. Terrence Mix, Community Education Director, Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096. <318) NATURE MADE VITAMIN C, 500 MG. TABLETS 100’S ... $1.77 VITAMIN E, 400IU CAPSULES 100’S ....$329 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 8 Maple Valley Community Education enrollment now underway cise, gymnastics, karate, and more. A newsletter soon will be mailed to all of the homes in the Maple Valley School district. The newsletter will contain community education news, as well as news about the K-12 program. Ifyou do not receive a copy of the newsletter, or if you want further information, call the Community Education Of­ fice at 852-9275. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Enrollment has begun for the fall adult education classes. Classes are being offered again during the daytime at the Maple Valley Adult Lear­ ning Center in Nashville, with evening classes held at the Jr.-Sr. high school. The classes required for a high school diploma are of- fered in the daytime and even­ ing, and vocational classes, such as office update, accoun­ ting, typing, are also offered in the evenings. The classes are open to adults who are 18 and older and whose high school class has graduated. Classes are free to those who are working toward a high scool diploma. Adults with a diploma may take the classes for a small Birth announcement— fee. BOY, Brian and Lorraine Benedict are pleased to an­ nounce the birth of their son, Joseph Bradley bom July 24, at 4:10 a.m. at St. Lawrence Hospital. Joseph weighed 6 lbs., 6 ozs. Grandparents are Harold and Edith Benedict, Raymond and Ardath Wilcox and Arlene Weeks. Joseph joins big brothers David and Daniel at home. Child care classes to start in county Sept. 19 Many enrichment classes for all ages also are scheduled for fall. They include exer- The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a class Sept. 19 in THANK YOU... My family and I would like to thank all our friends and supporters in our bid for United States Congress. One of the reasons we won is because hundreds of people dedicated their time and effort to make the campaign a success. Because of this help, I owe no favors to special interest groups and will be dedicated to the citizens of the 7th Congressional District. I haven’t made promises during this campaign, but I make one promise now — that my vote will represent what I think will be in the best interest of our future. Again, thank you all very much for your help and support. NICK SMITH State Senator, 19th District Paid for by the Committee to Elect Nick Smith for Congress, P.O. Box 284, Hillsdale, MI 49242 the local office, geared to the individual who earns a living caring for other people’s children. When this class is com­ pleted, participants will have the required certification enabling them to obtain their state license. Cost of the course will be $35. If someone were to take the two separate courses previously needed, it would cost a total of $48. For further information call the office any time between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 945-3122. The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency ofthe Barry County United Way. MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY-THURSDAY MAPLE VALLEY ADULT LEARNING CENTER 204 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daytime classes begin September 8,1992 Classes are 31/z hours in length. You may attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Global Issues U.S. History Writing And MORE!! EVENING CLASSES - MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:0(Fto 10:00 p.m. Evening classes begin Sept. 14,1992 MONDAY Government Office Update includes: Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and More! Children learn to make crafts More than 26 children gathered at the Vermontville Academy Wednesday, part of a three-week class in crafts making sponsored by the Vermontville Historical Society. Smith­ Walker united Angela Smith and Aaron Walker were married June 6 at the Congregational Church, Charlotte. They were attended by Kim Twarozynski, sister of the bride, and Dayton Walker, brother of the groom. Bridesmaids were Amy Campbell, Monika Jiggins and Cheri Sessions. Groomsmen were Joe Camp­ bell, Lance Root and Jeff Knoll. Teri Sessions lit the candles; Hannah and Amanda Cole were flower girls and Jacob Cote was ringbearer. A dinner reception was held Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu, events set Lunch Menu Events Wednesday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 19 Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise. Thursday, Aug. 20 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, cards, exercise. Friday, Aug. 21 - Hastings, cards, exercises, reading; Nashville, popcorn, birthday party. Monday, Aug. 24 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, cards, exercise; Woodland, Nutrition Ed. by Corally. Tuesday, Aug. 25 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. Veal birds, mashed potatoes, European blend, bread, oleo, fruit. Thursday, Aug. 20 Chicken quarter, hot Ger­ man potato salad, green beans, bread, oleo, jello. Friday, Aug. 21 corn, Goulash, vroccoli, bread, oleo, brownie. Monday, Aug. 24 Chicken sauce ’em, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, bread, oleo, mandrin oranges. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Swedish meatballs, red potatoes; spinach, bread, oleo, cookie. TUESDAY Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop at the Charlotte Church of Christ. They honeymooned in northern Michigan and Mackinac Island and now reside in Springfield. Angie’s parents are Timand Bessie Smith of Nashville. Aaron’s parents are Dennis and Cindy Walker of Vermontville. EWING WELL DRILLING , INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete Line of... •» Pumps • Tanks Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Accounting WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement Woodworking & Furniture Making THURSDAY U.S. History Word Processing: Word Perfect 5.1 Typing: Beg. - Adv. Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday — 852-9275 — WE OWN OUR OV.N EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED GRAVEL WELLS A' SPECIALTY Estimates Available A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. vermcNtvilub �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 9 District Health Department offers breast, cervical cancer exams Members of the Fellowsville Wolves softball team, from Hastings and Nashville, that won the Lansing Parks and Recreation championship includes, (front row, left to right) Denise Heath, Wendy Purchis, Katie Murphy, Kelly, Eggers, Theresa Kelly, Virginia Jennings, (second row) Assistant Coach Kelly Hasselback, Janette Jennings, Tammy Kelly, Amanda Jennings, Melissa Schreiner, Dana Hasselback, Joy Stine and Coach Archie Jennings. Not pictured is Sara Johnston. Local girls' football team wins Michigan Amateur softball tourney The Fellowsville Wolves softball team, consisting of girls ages 16 and under from Hastings and Nashville, won the Lansing Parks and Recre­ ation League tournament, which gave it the distinct title of city champs. The Wolves, coached by Archie Jennings, defeated Webberville 10-9 in the championship game to be- Class schedules, lockers to be given lit (Mt (H d (hfakraeh trim W|ii al " .^™1 Shckix M mi w tsuir# ijp'ipnatsirtTiaa! . ■ 1st U i Wt KnipitHw L“ “SX Jn*i come the league winner. They also found great success in the Ionia tournament, as they captured that crown as well. The Wolves, who finished with a 16-8 record, placed third in the Michigan Ama­ teur Softball Association State Class B 16 and under Division II tournament Since the team will only be losing three girls from this summer's team, it should make a strong showing in 1993. Pet of the Week These "Three Little Kittens" are in need of a home. They are just a few of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948­ 4885. Class schedules and lockers will be issued to Maple Valley students Aug. 26 and 27. Seventh- and eighth-grade students will receive theirs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. For high school students, the times will be 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Students who need to register at Maple Valley for the 1992-93 school year may do so any time between 8 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. in the high school office. Students who do not live with their parents must show proof of guardianship or emancipation. Bow Hunter SPECIAL FREE Bow Tune-Up LARGE E«Z OUT TARGET............... $24.95 Video Rental s2.00 Per Day HUNTER’S CHOICE & ELK APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW ASHVILLE a SPORTIN SPORTING HARDWARE 5 c“c“ 233 N. Main St. Nashville, Ml 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lori Mayuiers, OB/Gyn nurse practitioner for the Hastings office of the BarryEaton District Health Depart­ ment is conducting breast and cervical cancer exams. The new program is design­ ed to acquaint women over 40 with the risks of cancer, as well as provide the cancer screening exams. Mayuiers, a registered nurse who completed certified training via a one-year pro­ gram sponsored by the University of Wisconsin, is authorized to provide women’s cancer screening ex­ ams under the direction ofDr. Edwin Larkin, medical director ofthe Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Because 75 percent of the women diagnosed with breast cancer have no known risk facts, a clinical breast exam and mammogram x-rays are important for all women over 40 in order to identify certain conditions that can lead to breast cancer. For some women, certain risk factors may indicate a higher chance of developing breast cancer, such as having a family history of breast Pomona Grange meets Aug. 18 Grand Valley Pomona Grange will have a potluck and regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Lakeside Grange, Members are urged to attend. cancer, having the first child after age 30, never h having been pregnant, having the firstt menstrual cycle before the age of 12 and beginning menopause after the age of 55. 55. After the cancer screenig exams at the health depart­ ment, referrals are made for follow-up services to those women who need them. Grant funds received from the Michigan Department of P Public Health will help the health department defray some ofthe costs ofthe cancer screening services. The goal of the new program is to per­ suade women over the age of 40 to pay attention to the risk factors that can lead to breast and cervical cancer, and to be checked annually for these cancers. The American Cancer Society is working closely with the health department to get the news of this new program into the community. The program particularly targets women who have no insurance, are underinsured, or are low income. More in­ formation about these services can be obtained by calling the Barry County Health Depart­ ment office at (616) 945-9516. Volunteers also are needed to assist in spreading the word about the program and enrolling women for the services. THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 HELP WANTED Part-time Waitress Flexible hours. APPLY IN PERSON... The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT (174 S. Main, Vermontville, MI) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 10 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Jr./Sr. H.S. Library, 7:00 p.m., August 10, 1992 Members Present: C. Wolff, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep, D. Tuckey, O. Parks, R. Tobias. Members Absent: T. Spoelstra. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 7:10 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Tuckey and su pported by Briggs to approve the minutes of the organizational meeting held on July 13 and continued on July 20, 1992. Ayes: all present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 3. Bills Payable: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to approve the bills payable from the general fund in the amount of $119,375.24. Ayes: all present. Absent: Spolestra. Motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Tobias and sup­ ported by Briggs to transfer funds from the general fund to the payroll account in the amount of $22,507.71 for the 7/24/92 payroll and $19,708.56 for the 3H/V2. payroll. Ayes: all present. Absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 5. Communications: Communications ere received from the Hastings Public Schools denying the release of one student to Maple Valley and refusing to accept the transfer of another student to Hastings who had previously been released by Maple Valley con­ tingent on his acceptance by Hastings. A letter was received from the Cedar Springs Chamber of Commerce encouraging participation in the SOS (Save our Students) campaign. A letter of appreciation was received from the KIDS Committee thanking the district for its support and commitment to the KIDS Campaign. Pat McClelland and Mike Booher read statements from their respective unions expressing their con­ cerns regarding negotiations. Sandy Briggs expressed her concerns and those she has received from staff and parents about Chapter I services being cut for upper elementary grades. Presi­ dent Wolff asked for a meeting of teachers, ad­ ministrators and others involved to reevaluate the program needs and possibly resubmit a proposal for Chapter services. Spoelstra entered the meeting at 7:30 p.m. 6. Building and Site Report: Gerald Aldrich reported that they have spent approximately $13,000 on the storage building so far this year. Staff will finish enclosing it and it will be finished next summer by workers from EISD. He also reported on the pro­ gress of painting and maintenance projects in the various buildings. 7. Wrestling Club: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Leep to approve the re­ quest of the Maple Valley Freestyle Wrestling Club to use school facilities for practice with the understan­ ding that jr./sr. high school activities would take precedence in scheduling. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 8. Principal Interviews: The Board interviewed four candidates for the positions of Kellogg principal/lnstructional Coordinator and Fuller Street prin­ cipal, Mr. Eric Heide, Mrs. Bernie Bernadine Hynes, Mrs. Michelle Alderink and Ms. Susan Hardy. 9. Kellogg Principal/lnst. Coord.: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to offer the position of Kellogg Principal/lnstructional Coordinator to Mrs. Bernadine Hynes. A roll call vote was taken: Briggs-aye, Krolik-aye, Leep-aye, Spoelstra-aye, Tobias-aye (for the candidate, but stated that he still does not agree with the position), Tuckey-aye, Wolffaye. 7 ayes. Motion carried. 10. Fuller Principal: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Spoelstra to offer the posi­ tion of Fuller Street Principal to Eric Heide. A roll call vote was taken: Briggs-aye, Krolik-aye, Leep-aye, Spoelstra-aye, Tobias-aye, Tuckey-aye, Wolff-aye. 7 ayes. Motion carried. 11. Centract-Communfty Ed. Director: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to ap­ prove the contract with Terrence Mix for the position of community education director. A roll call vote was taken: Briggs-aye, Krolik-aye, Leep-aye, Spoelstraaye, Tobias-aye, Tuckey-aye, Wolff-aye. 7 ayes. Mo­ tion carried. 12. Coaching resignation: A motion was made by Krolik to accept the resignation of Mike Schneiderhan as Assistant Varsity Football Coach, supported by Leep. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 13. Fall Sports Coaches: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to accept the recommendations of Athletic Director, Bill Farn­ sworth, for the following fall sports coaches: Paid coaches: < Head Varsity Football-Guenther Mittelstaedt: Asst. Varsity Football: Steve Sanger; Head JV Football-Gary St. Onge; Asst. JV Football-Wallace Pets It’s John Deere Credit “Hay/Forage Days” savings time! DOBERMAN’S-FULL BRED no papers, $75. 517-852-1650. Help Wanted EARN EXTRA CASH Christ­ mas Around The World now hiring. No investment. Free $300. kit. Free training. Set your own hours. Phone 616-795-9268, or 616-364-6536._______ HORSEBACK RIDING FOR THE HANDICAPPED in Charlotte needs volunteers on Tuesdays, Sept 8 - October 27, 8:45am-3:30pm to work with horses and students. Orientation day - September 1st No experi­ ence necessary. Free childcare provided. Call 517-627-8888 or 543-0231. Farm Ueet special 6.9% variable APR financing and low monthly payments when you buy a new John Deere 535 Round Baler, 1219 Mower/Conditioner, 3970 Pull­ Type Forage Harvester or any new John Deere hay and forage equipment. RED HAVEN PEACHES & Early Blue Plums, Caleb’s Mill 8301 Valley, Vermontville. Closed Sunday. 517-726-1102. Community Notices It’s all happening during John Deere Credit "Hay/Forage Days”! But hurry, this offer ends August 31,1992. Come on in and see us today for all the money saving details. CKED11 bi<’rl «> lohn Deere Credil approval. Monthly payment quoted is based on 6.9% APR (variable rale) ■n<l a11s,lRRcs,«l retail Price <>f $20,446 (Model 535 Round Baler), amount financed nriceof SH "f JP4";??’3fi" Paymct'' js a fixed payment of $6,542; a suggested retail LT19L0 R™3 $3’6'th,47fi <Mo<ltcli 121 f9i Mdower Contditfio3ne6r7)2, amount fitnadncetdil$9.i181.3f 5 2m9o9n8t9hlM y indstal l3lm97e0ntFs of $ 19.. R3.36th payment is a fixed payment of $3,672: a suggested retail price of $29,989 (Model 3970 Forage I harvesterwith 3-row Com I lead), amount financed $23,991.35 monthly payments of $5II 73,36lh 8 S! ihVliK !STe"' cf 596 3fi,h l’ayn'en' 'W be l>'Rlicr or lower depending on rate changes tile I fe of the loan, Fixed payment may be refinanced through lohn Deere Credit for an additional two years with approved credit, al interest rale effective on the date Sf refinancing. John Deere (toilers are are S.",r°U8h AU8US* ”• ,99Z' Allachments and accessories THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37 — Hastings JOHN DEERE 11 *954256 MAPLE VALLLEY COOP NURSERY School now taking enrollments. Open House, Thursday August 27, 9am-11 am. School start date September 1.9am. For informa­ tion in Hastings Area 945-2918 or Maple Valley area 726-1405. THE MAPLE VALLEY TEACHER & support staff are ready & willing to bargain! We want fair & equitable contracts before school starts. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. (319) ~| YARD SALE |— EXPANDING NEW PRODUCT LINE: Therefore we must liquidate our complete inventory of used and outdated automotive parts, and accessories. Some parts and antiques. Everything will be sold. This takes place on ... AUGUST 22 & 23 at our warehouse at ... 264 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE 8 am to 6 pm TROWBRIDGE SALES & SERVICE 130 S. Main Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone ... 517-726-0569 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'* Mich. uc. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 ~ ; Clay; Girls Varsity Basketball-Jerry Reese; Girls JV Basketball-Todd Gonser; Golf-Mike Booher. Volunteer coaches: Asst. Varsity Football-Don Roscoe, Marty Martin; Asst. JV Football-Steve Priddy; Freshman Girls Basketball-Duska Brumm; 8th Gr. Girls Basketball-Tom Golovich; 7th Gr. Girls Basketball-Wayne Kirwin; Cross Country-Gary Hamilton. 14. Requests for leave: A motion was made by Spoelstra to approve a 3 week unpaid leave of absence for Paulette Strong, beginning August 3, 1992, supported by Briggs. Ayes: All. Motion carried. A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to approve the request of Cleon Brown for an unpaid leave with paid insurance coverage for the period from July 17, 1992 through January of 1993. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 15. MNk Bids: A motion was made by Briggs to ac­ cept the bid from Melody Foods/Lansing Dairy to sup­ ply milk for the 1992-93 school year at the price quoted using their coolers, subject to negotiation for purchase of coolers at a later date. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 16. Bread blds: The decision on accepting bread bids was tabled until the next meeting so that more infor­ mation could be obtained. 17. Negotiation Strategy: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Leep to go into closed ses­ sion for the purpose of discussing negotiation strategy. A roll call vote was taken: Briggs-aye, Krolik-aye, Leep-aye, Spoelstra-aye, Tobias-aye, Tuckey-aye, Wolff-aye. 7 ayes. Motion carried. Time: 9:35 p.m. Meeting resumed 11:32 p.m. Tobias left the meeting at this time. 18. El classroom: A motion was made by Krolik to table the issue of moving the El classroom to the jr./sr. high school until the special meeting. Motion failed due to lack of support. A motion was made by Krolik to move the El pro­ gram and classroom to the jr./sr. high school, sup­ ported by Tuckey. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. 19. Additional Classroom at Kellogg: A motion was made by Krolik to lease a new portable for Kellogg and to hire an additional teacher for a fourth section of 5th grade for the 1992-93 school year, sup­ ported by Leep. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. 20. Special Meeting: Krolik made a motion, sup­ ported by Tuckey, to call a special meeting for Wednesday, August 19, 1992 at 8:00 p.m. in the high school library. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tobias. Mo­ tion carried. 21. Adjournment: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Tuckey to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:50 p.m. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml » <16-527-2724 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 11 VlW lWj Holding their winning trophies are the Nashville girls little league softball champions including (first row, from left to right) April Musser, Trisha Johnson, Jennifer Halliwill, Janelie Sottillie, Jessie Pennington, Tina Nelson and Teresa Gordon, (second row) Rodee Musser, sponsor; Teresa Decker, first assistant coach, Angie Decker, Kerri Dean, Marin Smith, Bethny Owen, Tamie Halliwill, coach; Cinda Johnson, second assistant coach. StS *S*t^*^S •*2^* ?*S* ”W^ i **& &a a ’*< J -"*fFe[fc applications accepted BETWEEN B:30 A.M. ■ 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY ^'’’’laliWMiK -l ^Kd^ert.Absaitltta. iMnomAAFJf(rew wa ft 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Comer ol M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150 (located In the Kent­ wood' Corporate Complex) E0B Musser’s Service sponsored girl’s softball team, wins championship Four area girls attended Girl Scout camp this summer. Two, from Brownie Troop No. 110, were Beth Conklin and Amber Wright, and two others, April Randall and *ntfjii *50 Pop *50 Bowling *50 Shoes *50 Drafts *50 Hot Dogs Get “Warmed” up for the Fall Bowling Season > Games Just *50 • Shoes *50 Enjoy a hot dog, pop or draft all jUSt *5e0a. Good August 12 thru August 28th OPEN 11 a.m. til Midnight Monday-Friday 5 p.m. til Midnight Saturday FALL LEAGUES FORMING MEN WOMEN: Monday 9:00 p.m. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Thursday 6:30 p.m. MIXED Sat. The Legal Aid Bureau of Southwestern Michigan has been rescheduled from Aug. 12 to Aug. 19. Legal Aid will be at the Nashville Commission on Ag­ ing site, comer of Main and Washington, from 9 a.m. until noon. A lawyer will be available to answer questions ofgeneral and specific law in private Vermontville area Girl Scout attend camp fgsvH^^ vH^^ io^ia™* Legal Aid’s visit to COA site reset Tomi Jo Sealy was also a member of the winning Nashville softball team. THE"$kJ K IB NW ® fTgU^W^ U# Taking second place in the varsity competition cheerleading camp at Central Michigan University are Maple Valley cheerleaders (front row, left to right) Bridie Petrie, captain; Darcy Schantz, captain; Julie Huckendubler, (second row) Mandi Goodnoe, Mindy Shoup, Robin Hale, DCA coach Michael Bolden, Jodi Mazurek, Leslie Gould, Teri McDiarmid. Their second place finish qualified them for the DCA National Cheerleading Finals held in Kansas City, Missouri from Dec. 28-30. They also won the Group Unity award, Outstanding Squad Spirit award and the Outstanding Squad Creativity award. The team is coached by Sandy Carpenter. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants - with good work background need apply. Wednesday 6:30 & 9 p.m. Thursday 9:00 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m., Sun. Every Other Week 5 & 7:30 p.m Lake-View Bowling Lanes 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 374-4881 M.V. Cheerleaders qualify for Nationals Kristen Setchfield, were Junior Troop No. 153. The girls traveled to Har­ rison, about 216 hours from here. They went swimming, went on paddle boats, learned new songs and made new friends. Any registered girl may go camp.. There are different times and weeks, and they can stay two days or a week. There are programs to help pay for the camps. Contact a troop leader for more information. Fall registration is Sept. 10 at Maplewood school. Infor­ mation will be sent home from school. Call 726-1266 for more in­ formation. Leaders are still needed. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. consultation with senior citizens, ages 60 and over, who live in Barry County. In­ dividuals will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, with no pre-registration. This service is funded through the Michigan office of Services to the Aging and is available to all senior citizens, regardless of income. Lunch will be available Wednesday. The menu that day will be veal birds, mashed potatoes, European blend, bread, fruit and oleo. Meal reservations must be made on day in advance by calling the Barry County Commission omm sson on Aging at 948-4856. A $£ donation iss suggested for lunch. : VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE-: S WIDE YARD SALE J : SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd: • 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. • • (Rural sellers may set-up in the park) • • For details and advertising, call Ricki Hill at 726-0282 or • Doug Durkee at 726-1121 • Sponsored by the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce North Main Street 212 West 3rd Street South Main Street 177 West 5th Street East Main Street (Estate Sale) East Main Street 187 Maple Street West Main Street 390 Elm Street * East Main Street 7527 Vermontville Hwy • West 1st Street 6617 Round Lake Road • West 2nd Street 8290 Gresham Hwy • 139 West 3rd Street 7073 Brown Road • In Village Park Behind Vermontville Hardware * 260 657 148 149 195 174 187 178 Behind The Outpost * HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRANO RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 CAR WASH • 495 East Main Street ® at V-Junction for Area School Sports • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 18, 1992 — Page 12 Where Quality Counts Vermontville f4lS^ f |l |I|f| fl CAPISI^^INC. OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville £ Qi,U ft u4am UA We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. s ■/■ f® PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1992 Country style Ribs Lean & Meaty pork steak Pork Loin Roast a PorkCho PRODUCE GROCERIES 5 /I$ fI 00 Slicing™ Cucumbers | ’ *V fifl QQ 48 ounce Crisco Baked Beans Peppers 14.7 oz. Deming » 5/$100 Pink salmon W° *B 9 Kibbles & Bits t’n9s3Sst Lean ...... Q’ 2Bfl f"ifi Cake Mixes 16 oz. Duncan Hines Ready to Serve H4*9 Q’ f1l f lQ Heatherwood Farms Milk Ultra Tide *B9 C’ fIl O Q vegetables 29 (2) 8 oz. or 16 oz. Shedd’s r 7*f7l£> B BAKERY Lumberjack Wheat Bread 12 Pack Cans + dep. 2 Liters *99 ® dep. BUY BUY ONE ONE BOX BOX OF OF 15 15 OZ. OZ. APPLE CINNAMON CHEERIOS FOR *1.79 Good Week of August 17 through August 22,1992 Only at Vermontville Grocery SSupplier Code 139173 BtwsssraS redemption policy. Void In ME. MA, NV K^R U Country crock Pepsi $189 PRODUCTS cottage $4I79 Cheese A$ ■ 28 oz. Asst. Family Pack Freshlike BEVERAGES gal. 9^ 18 Use Reg. or w/Bleach Frosting DAIRY 94 20 lb. Ken-L-Ration O 5F 18 oz. Duncan Hines K .. 4 Roll Pack Charmin Both Tissue Bush’s 16 oz. //5 1I00 I Large Green GROCERIES eccoroance with our gmimcvwoJ 11 minim | courowtxHH»:Mi-w I ; SAVE 50c , ■ I । । when you buy one 32 oz. or larger Jar of KRAFT. MoyonnaUb. any variety, er KRAFT. FREE. Nonfat Mayonnaise Mayonnaise droning droning Nonfat I ■I atmMuoonpiusMMRtfmgMosionceitauOmw M comoMnea m*V KraTo Coucon *RMemoBO 0WKMan>oro«<cMlOfVtaMrand«K»roorvlMt>VfVMr*one horwv VM *«ww tana, roeancaod or dhmmm. ! 50c Store Coupon | Redeemable only at Vermontville Grocery §QC 10171b 521000430500 CA2-140 UNIT ONE COUPON goMEnei PUNCHMED 5 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-08-25.pdf a9cc771e5f82d98de2270e5c91942256 PDF Text Text LIC UB8AW S1T2I1NSG SCH RCH si NGS. *»Wl893 ’^•5. 12/30/99 Hastings Pub] ic Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 4905g f Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 4 — Tuesday, August 25, 1992 Maple Valley school employee contracts still remain unresolved By Art Frith Teachers and support staff personnel picketed in front of Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School Wednesday night. They were expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of progress on contract negotia­ tions for both employee groups. The picketing occur­ red prior to the start of a special meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education. , Members of the Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Education Support Personnel Associa­ tion again made up the majori­ ty of people who attended the board meeting. There appears to have been little or no compromise bet­ ween bargaining teams representing the board and the two unions since talks began four months ago. One support staff member, who asked not to be iden­ tified, said, “They’re not ex­ actly willing to talk in a reasonable fashion.” Paulette Strong, president­ elect of the MVESPA, spoke to the board about Tuesday night’s meeting. She said, “Last night, your spokesman delivered a message to us on your behalf. Basically, that message was, ‘Our way or no way.’” Echoing what she had stated a week earlier, Strong said, “We are here tonight asking for one thing...a settled con­ tract based on good faith negotiations.” Contract talks with support staff personnel began June 16. However, it was Aug. 5 before board members sat down at the bargaining table with MVESPA representatives. Maple Valley Superinten­ dent Dr. Ozzie Parks had said that one reason for board members’ absence was that they couldn’t be appointed un­ til the annual reorganizational meeting July 13. Tuesday’s meeting ended after only one hour. As a result of lack of progress at the bargaining table, MVESPA has contacted the State Mediator’s Office and scheduled a Sept. 8 meeting. John Hughes, representing the MVEA, told the board members, “We appreciate the progress which has been made, though there are still a number of issues to be settled.” Hughes reaffirmed MVEA’s support of the MVESPA, saying, “Our con­ tracts and their contracts are important pieces of this puz­ zle. Hopefully, settlements can be made in short order.” Contract negotiations with teachers have been ongoing since April 28. Their old con­ tracts expired on June 28. When asked why the talks have gone on for nearly four months with hardly any pro­ gress, Hughes said, “We’ve been willing to bargain at any time in order to get this thing 11 We’ve been willing to bargain at any time in order to get this thing settled. We’re close on some issues and not so close on others. However, we haven’t talked about those issues, either. 5 y — John Hughes Teachers and support staff personnel march in front of Maple Valley JuniorSenior High School Wednesday evening prior to the start of the special school board meeting called to discuss contract negotiations. settled. We’re close on some issues and not so close on others. However, we haven’t talked about those issues, either.” The first two hours of Wednesday’s meeting were devoted to miscellaneous business. Included in the evening’s agenda were the ap­ pointment ofnew principals at Kellogg and Fuller Street elementary schools, accep­ tance of a 1992-93 calendar listing Sept. 1 as the first day See Employee, Page 2 M.V. Jaycees to hold goat raffle next weekend By Teresa Frith Know someone whose yard you’d like to see a goat staked out in? If so, the Maple Valley Jaycees have a deal for you. The Jaycees are selling raf­ fle tickets now through Friday for $1 each or seven for $5 that give the holder a chance to see a goat staked out in the yard of their choice next weekend. One name will be drawn on Saturday and one on Sunday. According to Jaycee management vice president, Dennis Vanderhoef, the Jaycees hope to make this an annual fun event to raise money. "This hasn’t been done in this area for around 15 years,” Vanderhoef said. “The way it will operate is that the goat will be tied up in the yard of the winner’s choice. They then can leave the goat in their yard all day, or give a free-will donation to Dennis Vanderhoef shows off the goat that soon will be munching grass in the yard of a raffle winner's choice as part of a Maple Valley Jaycee fund-raiser scheduled for next weekend. Tickets may be purchased from now until Friday for $1 or seven for $5. All proceeds will go to support the Maple Valley community. have it moved to another yard.” The goat will travel from yard to yard wearing a sign that proclaims it the Jaycee goat. According to Vanderhoef, prominent citizens such as school officials, teachers or police are usually nominated to have the goat in their yards. “People can have a lot of fun with this,” he said. “They can take pictures ofthe goat, tease their friends by putting it in their yards, etc.” Those buying tickets can specify any yard in the Maple Valley area. The event will last Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to Jaycees Presi­ dent Tom McMillen, the Jaycees hope to raise about $500. “We are a non-profit organization,” he said. “We hope to use the money to finance a scholarship for a Maple Valley senior and to add to our general fund.” Vanderhoef added, “We are here to serve the people in the Maple Valley area. All of the money that we collect goes right back into the local community.’’ So, if you’d like to see a goat munching grass in your neighbor’s yard, call one of the local Jaycees to purchase a raffle ticket. Athletic Boosters seek donations for new track By Teresa Frith building the track sometime Members of the Maple this fall. As part oftheir plan to raise Valley Athletic Boosters are collecting donations to fund a the money necessary to build a new track for Maple Valley new track, the Athletic Boosters will recognize constudents. The old track, located three tributions in the following s: miles from the high school at Contributions of Fuller Street Elementary school, is severly deteriorated $25-$49 will receive a Bronze and doesn’t meet state stan-Lion Certificate. dards for track meets. — Contributions of The Athletic Boosters $50-$99 will receive a Silver would like to see a new track Lion Certificate. built at the Maple Valley — Contributions of Jr.-Sr. High School to $100-$499 will receive a Gold minimize the risk and Lion Certificate. — Contributions of $500 or liabilities to students and to make it more accessable to more will receive a Blue Lion Certificate. runners. A plaque for each group ‘‘We have already collected $2,000 through this pro- also will be displayed at the gram,” said Athletic Booster high school with the names of Susie Butler. ‘‘We also each contributor. New hurdles already had $25,000 on hand will be purchased and the top from other fund-raising pro- 80 contributors will have their jects that is earmarked for the names displayed on one of the hurdles. track fund.” As always, all contributions Butler estimated that the total cost to build a new track are tax deductible and receipts wil be given for this purpose. at about $125,000. Checks should be made The track would not only benefit Maple Valley students payable to the Maple Valley on the track team, but could Boosters Track Fund and also be used for physical mailed to Susie Butler, 9752 education classes, summer Evart Road, Nashville, programs and commuity use. 49073. The Boosters hope to start In This Issue... • 1992 Fall Sports Preview • Class schedules, lockers given • New principals ready to start work • Maplewood PTO making plans for new school year �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 2 EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS , of and the setup oftwb poijaJxle -c -classrooms at Ktllogg, ’ due due~ to arrive at Kellogg .this week. Board meihber Ron Tobias asked School Board President Carroll Wolfe why the con­ tract negotiations weren’t placed at the top of the agen­ da, since the special meeting was called specifically to deal with those issues. Wolfe apologized to the people in the audience who had waited, noting that a number had gone home. He said, “It seems to me, in fairness to the people in the audience and everyone else, we had a number ofthings laid before us tonight when we walked in. In fairness to the employees, I totally agree with Ron that we’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get iLdone.” According to Parks, who is responsible for setting the agenda, placing contract negotiations near or at the bot­ tom, or going into executive session late into a board meeting, is not an intentional snub at the union members in the audience. The superintendent, “Placement on the agenda is designed not to inconvience those people who are present for other agenda items not related to the contract negotia­ tions. The closed strategy ses­ sions are designed to give board members the opportuni­ ty to review input, discuss the best way to deal with them, and discuss what is happening at the negotiating table at that time.” The board went into ex- JEANNE HANSEN on earning your Masters Degree in Education. You make us proud. Love ... Your Family from front page— ecutive session without any open discussion on the issue of contract negotiations. When the meeting resumed, the Board agreed: — That the master agree­ ment negotiated with the Maple Valley teachers shall be a multi-year agreement. — That the board negotiate a fair and equitable economic settlement within the financial resources of the school district. — That the public be kept informed on a regular basis about the status of contract negotiations. Locally, representatives were reluctant to say exactly what the issues are, what is left to be resolved, or if the unions will go on strike if ac­ ceptable contracts aren’t agreed on prior to the start of school. Harlow Claggett, a labor relations specialist from the Michigan Association of School Boards, said, “A number of unresolved issues remain on both sides of the bargaining table. As we get closer to the start of school, we’ll get a better idea as to the seriousness of the situation.” According to Clagget, MVESPA has signed a letter of agreement extending their 1992-93 contract until a new contract is worked out or a As A Group p, Mature Drivers Are A+ With Ils. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car is insured with the new Auto-Owners A+ ber of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on your automobile insurance. Contact us now for more information. v4uto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business IfoNoProbfoinPuiple,- Trumble Agen 517-726-0580 Church Schedules 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ....... 10 Morn, Worship 11 Evening Service ....... 6 Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship Worship........ 11a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study............ 6:30p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR 14-day notice oftermination is tendered. MVESPA brought 48 dif­ ferent issues to the negotiating table when the talks began. The board brought 41 issues. Students who need to Claggett said, “We have Class schedules and lockers register at Maple Valley for some real problems with the will be issued to Maple Valley the 1992-93 school year may MVESPA contract. students Aug. 26 and 27. do so any time between 8 and “The staff contract is going Seventh- and eighth-grade 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. in to be particularly difficult to students will receive theirs the high school office. deal with,” he said. “There from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Students who do not live are a number of wording pro­ from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, blems with this contract which Aug. 26. For high school with their parents must show are not acceptable. One sec­ students, the times will be proof of guardianship or tion of the current contract 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 emancipation. states that any job description p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. change must be renegotiated. This staff contract is the only one of its kind that I know of in Michigan.” The quick contract set­ tlements of the past decade and their wording have pro­ ven to be costly to the school district. Over the past three years, 12 separate cases have Thank you to all the many friends cost the Maple Valley School District over $25,000 in ar­ and family for their calls, cards, bitration fees. That figure is flowers and prayers the past eight about half of the estimated cost to add a classroom to ex­ weeks. Each and every one means isting facilities. more than I can say. I have had The teachers’ contract is in much better shape. the last angioplasty and the “With the teachers, there’s results are very good. Once again, nothing unusual that we are dealing with,” Claggett said. thank you all for your love and “We’re primarily dealing concern. with economic issues, not verbiage.” The next round of bargain­ ing for teachers was scheduled for last night (Monday) and tonight. The next meeting bet­ ween the Board and MVESPA representatives is scheduled for tomorrow night (Aug. 26). Class schedules and lockers to be given Love to all, Judy Quantrell 178 South Main, Vermontville CATHOLIC CHURCH Pat Hagon relaxes while giving the "gift of life" during the American Red Cross blood drive. The drive was held at the Nashville Baptist Church last Wednesday afternoon. tkobk program, saving money isn’t one of them. If you are a mem­ ST. CYRIL Blood drive held in Nashville ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 111a.m. .. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7p.m. Wed. Service....... 7p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (% mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11a.m. P.M. Worship 7 jp.m. Wednesday Evening Worship........................ 7p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship....... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School.......... l..........1 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 ERST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Momtng Worship ..11 am Church School 1lajn.’ Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 3 Maplewood PTO already making plans The Maplewood Elemen­ tary PTO has lots of things planned already for the up­ coming school year. One of the most exciting is the fund­ raiser. L & M Fund Raising is the company that is handling the program this year, offer­ ing many things made ex­ clusively in Michigan, such as cherry almond butter from Traverse City, Mackinaw fudge, Archway chocolate chip cookies packaged in a reuseable microwave splash cover from Battle Creek. Other items unique to Michigan are a thermal mug with the State of Michigan seal decorating the front for hot or cold drinks. Libby glass jewel box or bud vase etched with apple blossoms, sta­ tionary, two-year planner and necklace all geared to the Great Lakes and Michigan. Also available will be team thermal mugs. One will be specially designed for the Maple Valley Lions. And team canisters filled with caramel com, and not to forget the usual chocolates, cheese and sausage many with a new twist, such as chocolate candy shaped like Michigan or chocolates shaped like a heart with honey almond fill­ ing or peanut clusters that come in a miniature mailbox with a Michigan lighthouse decorating the side. Prices range from $3.50 all the way up to $10. These will be made available for inspection and taste testing at a fall open house with the date yet to be set. The fund-raiser will begin Oct. 5 and run through Oct. 19. Each participant will Superintendent’s Corner Excitement of going back to school BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks What has happened every year for centuries, produces headlines every time it happens and continues to be exciting each time? Of course, my headline gave the answer away. It is going back to school at the start of the new year. I still feel the excitement after being involved in it as a stu­ dent, teacher and administrator for over 50 years. I hope you share my feeling or will catch it this year by going back to school. In case you are asking, “What is so exciting about going back to school?” let me suggest some reasons. First, school involves people. Some are the same as the previous year, but older and better. Some are new and interesting. This includes students from other countries. Second, schools include activities that are interesting, fun and profitable. Third, school provides opportunities for us to develop our abilities and talents so that we may become the best we can be. Last, but not least, school helps us to prepare for a happy, healthy and prosperous future. Did you find these reasons exciting? Did they make you wish that you were going back to school or that you would like to become more involved with your school? If you answered these questions with a “yes,” please check our newsline that will be mailed out this week for opportunities in your schools. Also, please put Monday, Sept. 14, on your calendar if you would like to be included in an exciting group of community members who will be known as the Maple Valley Friends of Education. More information on this topic will be found in next week’s paper. Ifyou are so excited that you can’t wait that long, please call me at 852-9699. I hope you have caught the excitement. If not, please call me or our community education director, Terry Mix at 852-9275. We build excitement. receive a notebook folder with the brochures inside to keep. The prizes this year will be handled by L & M, depending on sales. The school receives 41 to 45 percent profit, using L & M’s prize program. Santa’s Secret Shop is scheduled for Dec. 7-11. It will be set up with Fun Ser­ vices in Bellevue, the same company used in the past. The kids shop for family and friends on their own. The Book Fair is set for March 1993 in conjunction with Reading Month. Troll Book Fairs in Lansing will be used this year. There will be many new titles, including a lot of the classics for $1.95. Parents are asked to con­ tinue to save Campbell’s tables and lids through the summer since the program was continued from last year. Also, Spartan UPC symbols are worth two-cents each to the school, but that program will end Dec. 31. There is still a box at Vermontville Grocery and there will be a drop box once again in the of­ fice at Maplewood. Three special assemblies for the year are planned and new ideas and extra help are always welcome. The secretarial position will need to be filled for the 1992-93 school year. For more information, call one of the committee, Marcia Grant, 726-0032; Trudy Cobb, 726-0638; or Mike Terberg, 726-1055. We're not much for using superlatives always someone out there who has a better this or that .. . but we’d go nose to nose with anyone when it comes to quality ofour personal service and community j commitment ^-DRIVERS*** ft wlreouwoi CHILDREN! Styles-R-Us Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYS BY 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 APPOINTMENT You know us we know you .. that’s what really matters. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER ■ Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries 7TEWVAflENT~SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... SOQCUi VA VA MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 852-2070 Expires September 1, 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: 1 Home Office-Charlotte-543-3880 Nashville * 852-1830 ' 663-1551 EQML««US»& insured LENDER Mondav-Fridav 9-4:30, Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 4 Thank You! Eaton County 4-H Dairy members and the awards committee thank the following donators and buyers for their support. CHARLOTTE Keehne's Auto Body Gale Briggs, Inc. Loren & Iva Jean Wilmore Eric Sederlund Family MMPA-Lansing Local Eaton County Holstein Association Hans Langmaack Family Moorman's Rep.-Ron Krebs Dr. Lynn Weaver - Old Orchard Vet Duane Hice Joe & Stacy Edick & Family Amy Langmaack - DHIA Technician Powers Farms Droscha Family Dairy First of America Bank-Central Eaton Farm Bureau Co-Op Eaton Farm Bureau D.E. Wertz & Co. Mike's Automotive Raymond Gager, D.D.S. Paul's Gun Shop Farm Credit Services-Charlotte In Memory of Dorothy. Domras - Fritz Domras Charlotte Plaza Floral Mr. & Mrs. Roger Sederlund Paul & Tammy Wolf Locke Dairy Farm Penn-Dale Farm John A. Simpson-Pioneer Seeds Bosworth Vet Hospital Charlotte Electric Motors OLIVET MABC Larry & Jan Mott Lawrence & Louise Mott King's Auto Service Olivet Pharmacy Eaton Federal Savings Bank CASQUIRE Farm Double Nickel Party Store Mel Darrow & Duane Borgman - Bulk Milk Hauling NASHVILLE John Moore Sales Kent Oil Company Maple Valley Implement Inc. GRAND LEDGE Doug Lilly Family James Lee Family Armon & Cindy Southworth VERMONTVILLE Charles Viele, Sr. Michigan Vet Farm Supply Stevenstead Farms, Leo & Lawrence Stevens Citizens Elevator Company BELLEVUE Cheney Limestone Co. Beth Shumaker David & Beth Shumaker - In Memory of Fred Shumaker OTHER CITIES Michigan Livestock Service, Inc., Charles Palen, Ovid Independent Cooperative Milk Producers Association, Grand Rapids Gresham Grain Grinders, Mulliken Tri-State Milk, Frankenmuth Eaton, Barry & Ionia - National Farmers Organization Lake Odessa Livestock - Lake Odessa Sunfield 4-H Club, Sunfield New elementary principals ready to start work By Art Frith When the doors open for the 1992-93 school year, there will be two new principals at the helm of Kellogg and Fuller Street elementary schools. Nashville native Bemadine Hynes assumes the newlycreated position ofprincipal at Kellogg and curriculum direc­ tor. Susan Hardy is the new principal at Fuller. Hynes holds a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. Besides 20 hours ofwork in school administration, Hynes brings 14 years of classroom experience to the position. Most recently, she taught at Maplewood Elementary School. The mother of four and grandmother of four now finds herself overseeing the education of students in the building where she, too, once roamed the halls. Hynes and her husband, Jim, both graduated from Nashville High School (now Kellogg Elementary) in 1956. A photo ofthe couple, taken in the upstairs hallway when they were both juniors, now decorates her office. She doesn’t dwell on the past, but looks toward the future, as she prepares to make the move from teacher to administrator. “I have a real commitment to the Maple Valley schools. Kellogg has some outstan­ ding, hard-working teachers Meet Susan Hardy, Fuller Elementary school's new principal. She succeeds Nancy Potter, who is now principal at Maplewood Elementary school. Bemadine Hynes, Kellogg Elementary School's new principal, prepares for the start of the 1992-93 school year. ^nd some really ‘neat’ students,’’she said. “I am positive and hopeful that we will have a very good year.” In addition to her duties as principal at Kellogg, Hynes was selected by the school board to be the curriculm director for the entire Maple Valley School District. Hardy, now occupying the office at Fuller Street Elemen­ tary School, is a native of Williamston and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University. She has nine years of classroom ex­ perience teaching fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders. Her most recent assignment was at Sacred Heart Academy in Mount Pleasant. She has also taught in Miami, Fla. Hardy interviewed for several positions this summer. She said, “I liked the peo­ ple and community here. What I have seen I have really liked. “I’m really excited about my new job at Fuller,” she added. “Striving for ex­ cellence in education is my top priority. The students are the most important aspect of my job. I want to see that each student receives the best possible education.” Hardy said, “I want to talk with the teachers, see where they are right now, work with them and make plans and set goals, which will help us to do the best for the kids. They are the reason we’re here.” Local Girl Scouts planning another busy year Vermontville area Girl Scouts are planning another busy year. Girls starting kindergarten this fall, up through high school age, are invited to join the program. Some of the highlights be­ ing planned are: A song fest in October, and a movie surprise (current holi­ day movies) in December along with helping the village pack and wrap boxes and gifts for the area. In January, scouts are planning a baking bash, a contest between troops to see which one can make the best cookies. There also will be a leader/daughter weekend. In February, they go roller skating, and the whole family may attend. They also plan a father daughter/special person banquet for Valentine’s Day. In March, they celebrate Girl Scout Week, and in April they march in the Syrup Festival parade. “Mom & Me” activities and some dad and daughter events also are in the works, along with several different summer camps. Registration will be Thurs­ day, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at Maplewood School. More in­ formation will be available after school starts or call your organizer. Leaders are still needed. For more information, call Dawn Conklin at 726-1266 or Cindy Krolik at 726-1073. Help Wanted EARN EXTRA CASH Christ­ mas Around The World now hiring. No investment. Free $300. kit. Free training. Set your own hours. Phone 616-795-9268, or 616-364-6536.______ EARN EXTRA CASH give your family a great Christmas. Christmas around the World is hiring demonstrators. Free kit, no collecting, no delivering, no investment. Also booking parties. Call Teresa collect or direct 517-627-4524._______ HORSEBACK RIDING FOR THE HANDICAPPED in Charlotte needs volunteers on Tuesdays, Sept 8 - October 27, 8:45am-3:30pm to work with horses and students. Orientation day - September 1st. No experi­ ence necessary. Free childcare provided. Call 517-627-8888 or 543-0231.________________ NEED TO HIRE Person to work 2:30-10:00pm. MondayFriday at local convience store. Send name, address, phone, past work experience and references to; P. O, Box 930, Nashville, MI 49073. Boy Scouts end summer with campout Members of Nashville Boy Scout Troop No. 176 pack up for their final campout before school starts. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. August 25, 1992 — Page 5 Residue Management Day draws large crowd Obituaries Harold L. Mathews ml?? HASTINGS Harold L. Mathews, 81 of 2467 Wasabinang, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Mathews was bom on June 22, 1911 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the son ofWilliam and Ida (Rose) Mathews. He was raised in Johnstown Township and Battle Creek and attended Dunham School and also Battle Creek schools. He was married to Mildred I. KemerlingonJune21,1930. He came to the Hastings Algonquin Lake area in 1940. Mr. Mathews was a co­ owner of the former Eastside Lumber Company in Hastings for about 10 years, E.W. Bliss for 17 years and various employment in Battle Creek. He was an avid outdoors­ man enjoying hunting and fish­ ing and was well known in the area for his carpentry and taxidermy work. He was a member of Barry County Conservation Club, life member of the National Trappers Association, formdr member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Mr. Mathews is survived by his wife, Mildred; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald * Khol H Gloria A. Beaudrie ijillMBkD * *1 Uhl imuiij Ctilnl possMetdnrt rati- littakmijR tai, ^Ban.wiit I®. Bit teEJujlMi to j kisItrfcitolktB fusils iimn'itto" NASHVILLE - GLORIA A. BEAUDRIE, 72 of 11562 Carlisle Highway, Nashville, passed away Tuesday, August 18,1992 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids, Funeral services were held Friday, August 21 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Paul N. Mergener officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton County Counseling Center, Charlotte, MI 48813. FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starting, wages (or the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate consideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN 8:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (eoe) Three Bldgs. South of Corner ol M-37/44th Street or 4595 Broadmqor, S.E., Suite 150} (locales in the Kent- ■ wood. Corporate Complex)* < £.o.t The Barry Eaton County Soil Conservation District’s Residue Management Field Day was very successful, with approximately 120 persons in and Norma Mathews of Hast­ attendance. ings, Eldon and Donna The field day was held at Mathews of Hastings; daught­ the William and Marilyn er and son-in-law, Mary Lou Hosey farm near and Karol Owen of Richland; Vermontville. nine grandchildren, six great Purpose of the demonstra­ grandchildren. tion was to give producers a He was preceded in death by chance to see different tillage one brother; three sisters. equipment in operation, and to Funeral services were held see the amount of residue left Friday, August 21 at Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend on the soil after each tool was Paul Deal officiating. Burial used. Thirty percent or more residue left on the surface was at the Union Cemetery. after planting a crop is an im­ Memorial contributions portant factor in controlling may be made to Pennock soil erosion, especially on Hospital or American Cancer HEL (Highly Erodible Land) Society. fields. Jerry Grigar. state agronomist for the Soil Con­ servation Service, demonstrated methods for measuring residue amounts left, and gave farmers a hands-on opportunity to deter­ mine residue amounts left after different tillage operations. Tim Harrigan of the Michigan State University Ag Engineering Department ex­ plained the operations of each implement demonstrated. He also showed how the im­ plements could be adjusted to vary amounts of residue buried or left on the soil sur­ face. A total of 16 different tillage and planting im- plements were demonstrated. Stan Moore, Eaton County­ Extension Service; Robert Baetsen, Soil Conservation Service; and Murray Stall. Thomapple Grand Soil Con­ servation District Technician, also spoke to the group about residue management, water quality and conservation com­ pliance provisions ofthe 1990 Farm Bill. Equipment for the field day was furnished by Aer-way Corp., Mt. Pleasant; Earl Wilson, Nashville; J.R. Fueslein, Charlotte; William Hosey, Vermontville; John Howell, Dimondale; Maple Valley Implement, Nashville; Fred Miller, Vermontville; Thomapple Valley Imple- ment. Hastings; and Williams Farm Machinery. Charlotte. Contest awards were fur­ nished by Farm Credit Ser­ vices ofCharlotte, John Simp­ son Pioneer Seeds. Charlotte, and Barry County SCD. The luncheon was provided by the Barry County and Thomapple Grand Soil Con­ servation Districts. Winners of the Residue Management contest were Forrest Gardner, Stanley Wheaton and Joseph Clayton. Business Services GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only S13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Thank You 1992 4-H & FFA Market Livestock Buyers The support of the following businesses and citizens through the purchase of 4-H and FFA livestock project animals at the Eaton County 4-H Fair was greatly appreciated by all exhibitors. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ... Belcher-Dingman-Spaulding Auctioneer Service and Farm Credit Service for their sale services; Michigan Livestock Exchange of Battle Creek and Heinold Hog Market of Burlington for their support; Jones Farm Meats of Saranac for processing the carcass animals; 4-H superintendents for their timeless efforts; 4-H volunteers who helped during the sale, and all the special people who helped truck our animals to their destinations. ______________ ' CHAMPION AND RESERVE CHAMPION BUYERS STEERS Gd. Champion Carcass Res. Champion Carcass OWNER Cory Maurer Tonya Mott BUYER Kleinfelt Well Drilling, Charlotte J.R. Fueslein, Charlotte Gd. Champion Steer Res. Champion Steer Cory Maurer Marshall Stough Air-Way Manufacturing, Olivet Citizen's Elevator, Vermontville LAMBS Gd. Champion Carcass Res. Champion Carcass Gd. Champion Lamb Res. Champion Lamb Gd. Champion Pen Res. Champion Pen Chad Greenman Amy Burnett Brant Wheaton Kelsey Dingman Brant Wheaton Kelsey Dingman Jones Farm Meats, Saranac Citizen's Elevator, Vermontville Carter's Food Center, Charlotte Judge Michael Hocking, Charlotte Coast to Coast, Charlotte Stanton Auctioneers, Vermontville HOGS Gd. Champion Carcass Res. Champion Carcass Robert Pifer Tonya Mott The Anderson’s Potterville Elevator Stough Simmental Farm, Charlotte Gd. Champion Hog Res. Champion Hog Gd. Champion Pen Res. Champion Pen Brian Sharp Louis Vasilion Jerry Hamm Brian Sharp Carter’s Food Center, Charlotte Air-Way Mfg., Olivet Air-Way Mfg., Olivet Eagles, Charlotte SILVER AWARD BUYERS GOLD AWARD BUYERS (Purchase totaled between $2,000-$!,500) (Purchases totaled between $6,100-$3,000) A&B Realty, Charlotte; Kleinfelt Well Drilling, Charlotte; Citizens Elevator, Vermontville; Maple Valley Implement, Inc., NashvilleCustom Crafters, Bellevue; Air-Way Manufacturing, Olivet CHARLOTTE Maurer Farms Eaton Farm Bureau Co-Op LPN Corporation First of American Title Insurance St. Regis Culvert Elva & Vernon Boyles Charlotte Eagles Zimmer & Dietrick Attorneys Maurer Farm Center J.R. Fueslein Earl Boehmer CPA John Dewey Judge G. Michael Hocking Boggs Detective Agency Bosworth Farms John Aseltine Glen & Rita McNeil Michigan National Bank Keehnes Collision Dan Haigh Construction Felpausch Dale Bingham Farm Supply L.J.T. Well Drilling John Locke Farm Credit Services Filbert Construction G & R Poured Walls Uncle Bill's Wood Shop Dennis Halibisen Harris Hog Farm Kleinfelt Well Drilling Neil Dygert Jr. Dorothy Shattuck Upright Construction Carter's Food Center Eaton Farm Bureau Membership Title Insurance Office Agri-Sales S & R Tack Shop Hewitt Custom Grain Hauling John Dewey Bill Garvey - Polled Simmentals Crandell Bros. Trucking Brian Bulock Mary Stegenga Bill Garvey, Polled Simmentals Pioneer Sales & Service - Camant Farms Tirrell Farms Dennis & Diane Kelly Fulton Lumber Kebway Sheep Farm Candy Ford Simpson Performance Pioneer Seeds - John Simpson Gerald Kreis Family A&B Realty First of America Bank Central Wicker Angus Farm Keith & Jan Tirrell Darlene Finnie Committee to Elect Ron Davis Coast to Coast Hardware Bosworth Vet. Hospital Lor-Jean Farms Farm Bureau Insurance - Ted Dolts FOP #178 - City Police Fashion Tailoring Calvin Elson Eaton Federal Savings Good Angus Farm Candy Ford Twin Pine Arabians Roger & Darlene Conley Barry & Mary Hart Carl & Anne Pease Pray Funeral Home Mike's Automotive Me Donald's Old Orchard Vet. Clinic Rick Wahl Community First Bank Dan Haigh Family Linda Tuls - State Farm Golden Harvest Seed Haigh's Sugar House Stough Simmentals .Goodrich Farms Paul's Gun Shop June Dygert Gordon Shepherd Body Shop Tony Southward Wayne Howard Charles M. Zwick Bill & Joyce Freeman Paula Heilman BELLEVUE BUYERS Lothamer's Farm Market Jone’s Standard Love Farms Great Lakes Bancorp Custom Crafters Felpausch Schroder's Stock Supply B & B Excavating Stewart Farms Great Lakes Excavating Bacon Makin Farms BATTLE CREEK BUYERS Michigan Livestock Exchange Senator Joe Schwarz MULLIKEN BUYERS Keefer Family Gary Roll & Sons Neil Southworth, Nemor Farms Arnold Bros. Farms Bruce Savage Family MARSHALL BUYERS H & R Block Eaton Annex Jim's Barber Shop OLIVET BUYERS Carl's Supermarket Olivet Pharmacy Air-Way Manufacturing Tevilo Industries Larry & Jan Molt Irish Hill Feed Lot Great Lakes Hybrids Irish Hill Hog Farm Coachlight Inn Campbell Builders T.J. Party Store Trash & Treasure Orlan Van Driessche As You Like It Beauty Shop Murphy's Pork Farm Smith's Car Body Shop Marshall Road Meadows Team Camps D & J Excavating Bob Burcaw Fred Hendrickson Lawrence & Louise Mott Ron & Marie Collins Teresa Russell Richard Babcock EATON RAPIDS BUYERS Salisbury Mgmt. Services BFI Seak's Insurance Sheriff Art Kelsey Felpausch Harry Feltenbarger & Onondaga VFW Post NASHVILLE BUYERS Mace Pharmacy Dr. Colton K & M Meals Maple Valley Implement POTTERVILLE BUYERS The Anderson's Potterville Elevator Diesel Equip. Sales & Service Harvey Perry Hallenbeck Construction Dupont Chemical Company LAKE ODESSA BUYERS Lake Odessa Livestock Processing Lake Odessa Co-Op Mueller Bean Co. Union Bank GRAND LEDGE BUYERS Felpausch Millbrook Printing Co. Harvest Moon Farms Lilly's Dam Dairy Teachout Service Master West Michigan National Bank VERMONTVILLE BUYERS Citizen's Elevator Ciba Geigy Stoney Hill Farms Bed & Breakfast J S Horseshoeing V Junction Party Store Michigan Vet. Farm Supply Stanton Auctioneers PORTLAND BUYERS Michigan Livestock Exchange Lich Farm Services OTHER CITIES Jones Farm Meats, Saranac United Feeds, Jonesville Paul Brodbeck, Woodland Child's Farm Service, Leslie Guardian Industries, Albion Frank's Pub, Holt Heinold Hog Market Amigo Concessioners, Gladwin Hastings City Bank Crown Amusements, Cedar Springs Steve Fankhouse, Newport Vernon Fox, New Era FMB - Maynard Allen Bank, Sunfield �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 6 Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ♦Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.__________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Good weather helps draws good crowd to Vermontville yard sale Wanted NEED TEAMS for Wednesday 9pm league at Lakeview Lanes in Lake Odessa. Call 374-8695. Lorrine Foot makes a purchase at Sheila Dunn's booth Saturday morning during Vermontville's village-wide garage sales. Vermontville residents and visitors take advantage of the good weather to browse through the village's garage sales Saturday. Putnam Library busy during Harvest Festival by Scott Scramlin .. UUN... for winning ..he Achy-Breaky Contest! j — From the Grizzly Gang pF JA k a kk ^ aA Ki ^Akk f the site of sidewalk art, face painting, booksales and tours during the Harvest Festival Saturday. Under the guidance librarians Duska Brumm and Deidra Bryans, 40 children MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High school Completion & vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY-THURSDAY MAPLE VALLEY ADULT LEARNING CENTER 204 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daytime classes begin September 8,1992 Classes are 31/2 hours in length. You may attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Global Issues U.S. History Writing And MORE!! EVENING CLASSES - MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Evening classes begin Sept. 14,1992 MONDAY TUESDAY Government Office Update includes: Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and Morel participated in a chalk art con­ test on the sidewalks, spon­ sored by the library, said volunteer Ken Meade. Bryans said the chalk was provided by the library. Winners in the 11- to 12-y ear-old category were Marty Dawson, Melinda Dawson, Nicole Wilson and Kristen Frith. Winners for the 8- to 10-year-old group were Elizabeth Potter and Justin Smith. Winners in the 5-7 age group were Micah Tobias and Emily Mason. In the 2-4 Barry County COA lunch menu and events planned Lunch Menu Wednesday, Aug. 26 Macaroni and cheese, beets, bread, oleo, cake. Thursday, Aug. 27 Spanish rice, quartered squash, asparagus, pears. Friday, Aug. 28 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, bread, oleo, plums. Monday, Aug. 31 Pork chopette, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, oleo, applesauce. Tuesday, Sept. 1 Vealparmesan, coleslaw, Italian bread, spaghetti, cookie. He said that the unsold books were donated to the Barry County Department of Social Services for distribu­ tion with surplus food in September. Jean Jongbloed, a DSS volunteer, said she plans events like that every two months. “The whole idea of this is to get parents to read to their children,’’ said Jongbloed. Brumm said that in addition to everything else, tours ofthe library were given to out-of­ town visitors. Meade said the next event planned by the Friends is a haunted house for Halloween. A meeting to plan the event will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the library. group, the winners were Ashley Clark and Lynzie Rigelman. Brumm said that all the con­ testants received library book bags and the winners received books. "They all got children’s books that we picked out,’’ Brumm said. She added that the books were appropriate for the age group. Brumm also said that many children were there for the face painting done by Janet Adam’s Girl Scout troop in the side yard. Meade said that the Friends of the Library’s semi-annual booksale was very successful. He said that the group made about $165. j Watch for Grand Opening Sept. 1st PHASE II Low in price and nearly new. II Come in & see our Back-ToSchool Fashions. We have quality preowned clothing at affordable prices. • Also doing Sewing and Alterations • I wfl 301 N. Main St. (Across from the Post Office) zX Nashville Phone 517-852-1771 Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 10 am-5 pm Events Accounting WEDNESDAY THURSDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement Woodworking & Furniture Making U.S. History Word Processing: Word Perfect 5.1 Typing: Beg. - Adv. Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday — 852-9275 — „s Wednesday, Aug. 26 Nashville, Nutrition Ed. by Corally; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercises. Thursday, Aug. 27 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, cards, exercises. Friday, Aug. 28 Woodland, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, cards, exercises, reading. Monday, Aug. 31 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, cards exercises. Tuesday, Sept. 1 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards and exercises. Mi • WOOL • CORDUROY <> • MADRAS PLAID WILD PRINTS « BROADCLOTI 33% Off in Stock Patterns Simplicity • McCalls • Kwik Sew SEWING MACHINE REPAIR BY MR. J 218 E. State St., Hastings T OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. I Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-S:30 p.m. I 945-9673 HULST-CLEANER PICK-UP STATU �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25. 1992 — Page 7 Gather plant materials and flowers for drying in summer If you want to have dried flowers and other plant materials for arrangements this winter, you need to col­ lect and dry them throughout the growing season. The aim of drying, by whatever method you choose, is to retain the original shape, color and texture while removing the moisture, ex­ plains Tom Stebbins, master gardener coordinator at Michigan State University. “The easiest dried plants are those that you collect after they have dried naturally,” he observes. “These include dry grasses, reeds, pine cones and many flower and weed seed heads. Let nature dry them, and then harvest them at the end of their growing season but before they become withered and weathered.” Air-drying is likewise fairly simple. All you do is harvest such plants as strawflowers, globe amaranth and Chinese Lantern from the garden and goldenrod from the roadside, remove the foliage fromthe stems, and tie the stems in loose bundles with twist ties or florist’s wire. Hanging the bundles upside-down in a cool, dark, well ventilated place for about three weeks. Air-drying and natural dry­ ing work well with materials that don’t wilt readily. Those tha do must be dried in a sup­ portive material that will remove the moisture while re­ taining the shape of the fresh flower. A dependable, inexpensive desiccant (drying material) is a mixture of two parts borax and one part fine sand, with three tablespoons ofuniodized salt added to each quart of material to help flowers retain their original color. The mix­ ture works better than either material alone, Stebbins notes. It’s lighter and works faster than sand alone, and it tends not to bleach out color as borax alone can. Silica gel is especially good for drying delicate flowers because it’s lightweight. It also works quicker than borax and sand. A shorter drying time usually means that flowers retain their true blossom colors better. Sources of silica gel include florists and garden centers, as well as hobby and craft shops. DSilica gel crystals are ex­ pensive but may be used over and over, Stebbins points out. As they absorb moisture, they turn from their original blue to pink. Then they need to be dried in a warm oven (250 to 275 degrees F) for a few hours. When they’re blue again, they’re ready to reuse. To keep them from absorbing moisture from the air, store them in an airtight container, he advises. To use a desiccant, pour School Lunch Menus W® MpuaiatasihrB* tidlii iwniwliiriil ItaijigfliF ifefi mw Mik ml Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Tuesday, Sept. 1 Fuller St. School Lunch Menu "Salad, "Chicken patty/bun, "Com Dog, green beans, apple crisp. ItFrak iteMfaii. Wednesday, Sept. 2 mb! rttaixBei "Salad, "Burritos, reg./or sauce, "Tuna sand, carrots/celery, applesauce. An«Hlo[takM otfni limy. Thursday, Sept. 3 "Salad, "Hamburger/bun, "Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, fresh fruit. Friday, Sept. 4 "Salad, peaches. "Fiestada, com, NOTE: "Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Tuesday, Sept. 1 Tuna sandwich, green beans, peaches. No Salad to­ day. Welcome back! Wednesday, Sept. 2 Hot Dog/bun, french fries, applesauce. No Salad today. Thursday, Sept. 3 Pizza, peas, fruit mix. No Salad today. Friday, Sept. 4 BBQ/bun, com, fresh fruit, pudding. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. REDKEN PRODUCTS about 1/2 inch in the bottom of a sturdy container. Place a layer of flowers on the material without overlapping them. Flat-faced flowers such as daisies may be placed face­ down; others should be ar­ ranged face-up. Then gently pour the drying agent in around the flowers, being careful to retain their original shape and keep petals in their natural positions. Keep adding desiccant until the flower head are covered. Cover the container and not disturb it Drying is complete when flowers are crisp and dry, but not brittle. The thickest parts are the last to dry. Once the petals are dry, the flowers may be removed and air-dried the rest of the way. To remove flowers, gently pour off the desiccant. Use a soft brush to clean any re­ maining material from the flowers. Microwave oven drying uses a desiccant but cuts dry­ ing time from days to minutes. It also tends to produce plant materials that look fresher and more colorful than those ob­ tained by other methods. Use silica gel or some other perimenting to get consistent results. Stebbins notes. That's why it’s always a good idea to harvest at least twice as much material as you think you'll need to make up for those that are damaged in the drying process. Hastings Adult & Community Education o invites you to attend Football Officiating Leam the rules of football and basics of football officiating. The class •will be taught by one of the area's finest football officials, Tom Pickens, in co-operation -with MHSAA. Students will be able to register as a high school football official. Rule books, officials' manual, etc., will be provided. TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm DATE: Tuesdays, starting Sept .8 (8 weeks) INSTRUCTOR; Tom Pickens COST: $25.00 plus $6.00 for materials ROOM: E-101 For more information, or to enroll, please call 948-4414. IIS Government or Tax FREE* Money Market Funds YES! Open Your investment Account at Hastings City Bank today! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ High level of income Earned daily, paid monthly Easy access to your money no penalties convenience of using your hometown bank Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 Please send me a Prospectus with more complete information about Community"4 Mutual Funds, including details on distribu­ tion and shareholder servicing, and informainforma­ tion about fees and expenses associated with an investment in the fund. I will read the Prospectus carefully before I invest or send money. Name: Address Qty:__ Stare: Community9* US Gcwemmeni Money Markci Fund Community9* Tax Free Money Market Fund Zip' Phone [Homer Phone (Bus): Available only through Community Banks as Shareholder Servicing /gents & Nails (Acrylic) Rene A. Swift, Owner Phone ... 616-374-1117 Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 minute to six or seven, depen­ ding on the size of the flower and its moisture content. A standing period of 10 to 36 hours after drying is necessary to complete drying and to allow the flowers to cool. It may take some ex- Choose 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa । । । A HAIR & NAILS Rene’s Country Salon $500 Off Perm desiccant to support the flowers in microwave-proof containers. Leave the con­ tainer uncovered, and always set up a cup of water in the microwave before starting to prevent excess drying. Drying times vary from a i For information on the Community Bank Investment Account for the Community™ Mutual Funds, complete the coupon and call or stop ty today. Although Community" Mutual Funds are structured to be of high investment quality, investments in them are not guaranteed byyour bank and are not FDIC insured. Funds are sponsored and distributed by Signature Broker-Dealer Services. Inc.. 6 St. James. Boston. MA 02)16. Hastings iddleville Bellevue ashville 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 ayland 92-6201 •May be subject to state taxes, and tor investors subjea to alternative minimum tax. a small portion of the income may be subjea to federal tax. �Th« Mopl« Volley New». Noihville Tue*doy. Auguit 25, 1992 — Poge 8 fa^xntsPieweuu Graphic 9 Lions will find it hard to match success of last two seasons After losing 17 seniors to graduation, 14 of them starters, head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt is hoping to piece together a team just as effective as the last two. The Lions had two perfect regular seasons in 1990 and 1991, as they went 9-0 each time. Last year they were defeated in the post-season Class C playoffs by Ovid-Elsie, 7-3 in the first round. The Lions have won three SMAA titles in the last four years, but might have a tough time repeating the task. "We've got a lot of good things going for us, but we only have one guy over 200 pounds. We're not very big, " said Mittelstaedt. The Lions will have to play without such stars as running back Jeremy Reynolds, who gained 1,160 yards a year ago, and running back Aaron Patrick, who finishing his career with 900 yards at the same time. Also, they will be without defensive end/offensive tackle Darrell Stine, who is now playing at Albion College. Stine was a member of the all-state Class C defensive squad. Three graduates moved on to Albion's team and one each went to Ferris and Olivet Mittelstaedt, who has a 52­ 18 varsity record and logged a 45-5 junior varsity record, is Maple Valley School VARSITY FOOTBALL 1992-93 Fri., Sept. 4. Fri., Sept. 11. Fri., Sept. 18 Sat., Sept. 26 Fri., Oct. 2 Fri., Oct. 9 Fri., Oct. 16 Fri., Oct. 23 Fri., Oct. 30 Union City Edwardsburg Jackson Co. Western St. Philip Olivet Cassopolis Bellevue Hopkins Portland H H A A H A H A H 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 in his eighth year as head coach. The Lions have a 22-game home winning streak that be­ gan after their 1989 home­ coming loss to Battle Creek • MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS • *1992-1993 Calendar Teacher preparation day Friday, August 28 Opening teachers’ meeting Monday, August 31 School year begins for students .Tuesday, September 1 Labor Day - no school.......................... ..Monday, September 7 End of first marking period Friday, October 16 (33 student days, 35 teacher days) Parent/Teacher Conferences - school in a.m. only 1:00-4:30 p.m Wednesday, October 28 1:00-4:30 and 6:00-9:00 p.m ...................................Thursday, October 29 School in a.m. only Friday, October 30 End of second marking period Wednesday, November 25 (28 student days, 28 teacher days) Thanksgiving - no school Thursday, November 26 No school Friday, November 27 Christmas recess begins - end of school day Friday, December 18 School resumes Monday, January 4 End of first semester - school in a.m. only Friday, January 22 Records - 1:00-3:00 p.m. (30 student days, 30 teacher days) Second semester begins.................................. .Monday, January 25 President’s Day - no school (possible make-up) Monday, February 15 End of fourth marking period.............................. .Friday, March 5 (29 student days, 29 teacher days) In-services -1:00-3:00 p.m. (school in a.m. only) Spring date TBA Parent/Teacher Conferences -1:00-3:00 p.m .Friday, March 12 (school in a.m. only) No school - possible make-up Friday, March 19 Spring recess begins - end of school day Friday, April 2 School resumes Monday, April 12 End of fifth marking period - no school Friday, April 23 (possible make-up day) (28 student days, 28 teacher days) Memorial Day - no school Monday, May 31 School in a.m. only Wednesday, June 9 Last day of school - school in a.m. only Thursday, June 10 Records - 1:00-3:00 p.m. (33 student days, 33 teacher days) Total days: 181 student days, 183 teacher days Possible make-up days: February 15 March 19 April 23 If it is necessary to add additional days to meet the full requirements for receiving full state aid, said days shall be added beginning Friday, June 11,1993. Maple Valley's varsity football team members are (front row, from left) manager T.J. Burton, manager Trevor Wawiernia, Chris Miller, Mike Kuempel, Gabe Priddy, Chris Cooley, Nikki Grinage, Steve Hopkins, Jeremy Swift, Richard Furlong, (second row) assistant coach Steve Sanger, Dustin Haas, Joel Butler, Mike Trowbridge, Seth Kangas, Dan Finkler, Kale Dipert, Ben Mudry, manager Tyson Brenton, (third row) Jason Green, Tom Snyder, Tony Hansen, Greg Garn, Grant Simpson, Jamie Jones, coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, assistant coach Don Roscoe, (fourth row) Dan Martin, Kyle Neff, Jeremy Smith, Brent Stine, Josh Bowers, Jeff Burpee, (fifth row) Matt Reid, Josh Goodman, Chris Harmon, Scott English, Jon Mitchell and Bryan Carpenter. Not pictured is Bret Flower and assistant coach Marty Martin. Pennfield. Also, Maple Val­ ley hasn't had a losing season since 1979 and have made the playoffs four out of the last five years. Despite all of these creden­ tials, Mittelstaedt still worries about the upcoming season. "I'm hoping our quickness will overcome our lack of size," he said. The Lions will open at home against Union City at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. Maple Valley Lions to field two cross-country teams this fall 9'rls and boys cross-country team members are (front row, Jh0l^ps0?.lJenny Mittelstaedt, Spring Javor, Stacy Harvey, Miren AnHv ’5heir‘k eDS?nS’ row) coach Gary Hamilton, Matt Bowen, Tim Hass, Andy Swartz, John Baker, Jackie Sealy Kathryn Murphy and Michelle Gidner. «rn? ihd le It looks like the boys will finally have a fulll crosscountry team at Maple Valley this year. After going a few seasons without a full boys' squad, the Lions will hopefully be ready to operate with a loaded ship. Coach Gary Hamilton said he hopes to go .500 this year. We're capable ofdoing it," said Hamilton. It also looks like the girls' team will have more runners on it than ever before. See Cross-country, Page 10 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25,'1992 — Page 9 Girls' basketball team looking at rebuilding year Maple Valley s girls' bas­ ketball team finished second to Battle Creek St. Philip last year and were 10-11 overall, but they are looking at a re­ building year this fall. "It's definitely going to be a rebuilding year," said Coach Jerry Reese; who is in his 15th season. Reese has only four return­ ing letter winners and is preparing for a very young and inexperienced team. The basketball squad's "youthful look" will include one fresh­ man, four sophomores, four juniors and two seniors. "Our goal is to finish .500 for the year," said Reese, adding that, "By the time we get to mid-season, these girls will be extremely competitive and hard to beat." Reese said he has hopes of developing the team into a "very competitive squad." Olivet looks to be the team the Lions will be gunning for. The Eagles will have several key players returning from last year. St. Philip lost its entire championship team to graduation, but Bellevue will have several starters re­ turning. Meanwhile, the Lions have only two starters returning. Last year's leading scorer, forward-guard Jennifer Phenix will be returning her 10-point scoring average and leading See Gal eagers. Page 10 The Lions varsity basketball team will feature (front row, from left) Holly Taylor, Stephanie Bouwens, Jennifer Phenix, Kelly Eastman, Joy Stine, Lena Norland, (second row) Nichole Kirwin, Sarah Leep, Diana Hasselback, Lisa Wood, Stacee Hawkins, Retha Byrd, Bobby Joseph, (third row) Kelly Hasselback, coach Jerry Reese. These area merchants support the Lions year around... Let’s support these merchants!!! rSstart St t assstacwij t i *a»lM8iiitfc is KE- f reOBKi: IK L Il'jBi rxq Stiaiit teas Mi csm ?J|*ftii?ll)i( 1 lift I 0 1 The Carpenter’s Den Nashville Feed & Seed 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9393 Maple Valley Chapel Goodtime Pizza Genther Funeral Homes 2041M. Queen St. Nashville • 517-852-0840 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Bob’s Service Shop Musser Service Sport Stuff 224 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 „ Nancy’s Beauty Shop Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 Hecker Agency 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 225 N. Main Nashville Phone 852-9680 Wolever’s Real Estate Dorothy’s Hair Salon 610S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 160 S. Main Nashville Phone 852-9446 Wheeler’s Marine Service Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc. S. M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 233 N. Main, Nashville 852-0713 • Mon.-Sat. 8-5 207 North Main Street Nashville Phone 852-0845 Eaton Federal Savings Bank Mapes Family Florist Kent Oil and Propane Nashville Locker Service 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 107 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2050 M-66 at S. Village Limits Nashville • 852-9210 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center The Ole Cookstove Citizen’s Elevator Company Carl’s Super Market, Inc. 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Maple Valley Real Estate 227 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 174 S. Main, Vermontville Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9481 State Farm Insurance — Ruth Hughes — 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 Mace Pharmacy Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland Country Kettle Cafe West Side of Main St. Nashville • 852-1551 265 W. Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers e Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0181 Fax 726-0060 L I i Hometown Lumber II 219 S. State Nashville Phone 852-0882 I �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 10 Maple Valley still has top golfer, but holes must be filled If Maple Valley‘s golf team can fill in their Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 spots this year, it just might be able to match its 15-2 record last year. With only the No. 1 player, Kyle Booher, returning, this could be a difficult season for the Lions. "This will be a rebuilding year, but I'd be disappointed if we didn't get above .500," said coach Mike Booher, in his 19th year of coaching the team. Booher will be sending quite a young crew to the links this year. The Lions will consist of only one senior, four juniors, nine sophomores and one freshman. Golfers Brian Steward, Matt Mace, Craig Hamilton and Justin Thrun should also lead the way for the Lions. On Aug. 18, Maple Valley placed fourth, at 347, in the first Barry County Invitational, held at Mullenhurst Golf Course in Delton. Hastings' golfers shot a sizzling 295 to win the Invitite. Maple Valley School GOLF 1992-93 The Maple Valley varsity golf team members are (front row, from left) Rich Waara, Todd Guernsey, Travis Graham, Tony Vandervlack, Andy Cole and Jeff Grove, (standing) coach Mike Booher, Kyle Booher, Matt Mace, Brian Steward, Craig Hamilton, Barry Brandt, Jason Cook, Justin Thrun, Cory Hamilton and Matt Knoll. GALCAGERS, from page 9 A A H H A A H A A A A H A A A A Barry Co. Invit./Delton Way-Ville Golf Toum. Lakewood Byron Center Pennfleld St. Philip Webberville/Belding Clinton Co. Invit/DeWitt Springport Union City Ionia St. Philip Eaton Rapids B.C. Central Middleville/Saranac Saranac (Morrison Lake) Reglonals Regionals Tues., Aug. 18 Wed., Aug. 19 Thurs., Aug. 27 Mon., Aug. 31 Tues., Sept. 1. Tues., Sept.8 Thurs., Sept. 10 Sat., Sept. 12 Mon., Sept. 14 Wed., Sept. 16 Mon., Sept. 21 Thurs., Sept.24 Mon., Sept. 28 Thurs., Oct. 1 Mon., Oct. 5 Tues., Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 9 Sat., Oct. 10 The top golfer for the Lions at Mullenhurst was Kyle Booher with an 82. After that, the Lions won the Wayville Invitational on Aug. 19 at Yankee Springs Golf Course with a 336. They also won the invitational last year with a score of 341. Their next match will be at home against Lakewood at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. 10:00 8:30 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:30 4:30 8:30 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:30 4:00 9:00 4:00 4:30 TBA TBA rebounding status to the team. Stephanie Bouwens, point guard, is the other returning starter who must step up with Phenix to lead the team. Other promising players are sophomore Dana Hasselback, center; Kelly Eastman, center; Rehta Byrd, point guard; Stacee Hawkins, off guard; Sarah Leep, point guard; Ni­ cole Kirwin, forward; Holly Taylor, power forward; Joy Stine, small forward and Lisa Wood at forward. Janet Boldrey, last year's MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPLE VALLEY EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852- 1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • REALTOR*’ Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available MHM JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD............................ HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... NEW LISTING IN FULLER HEIGHTS ■ LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK NASHVILLE - Large ranch home with 8 rooms, 1 'A baths, large lot in subdivision. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appreciate!! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) > NOW $59,500 - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage 8 other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Coll Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) NORTH OF NASHVILLE THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) One block from town, 6 room, 3 bed­ room, 1VI baths, newly remodeled home — Ready to "move in"! Large fenced lot, mature shade & nice yard. You must see this one to appreciate all the features!! Call Homer. (V-164) - Eight room, 4 bedr^i, 2 story home. Cen> Cen>A*air, 1st floorr laundry,wood trim throughout, fireplace in living 50 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHAR­ room. Wooded setting, 4 barns, some fences. (CH-155) building, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. (F-160) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 5 ACRES ■ NE OF VERMONTVILLE - Nice 4 SOUTH OF NASHVILLE ON 5 ACRES bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) - 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Volley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) Country Homes Nashville 8 Vermontville Houses Farms — Large 8 Small Parcels of Vacant Land . • Lake Properties VACANT LAND 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE Perked for building site. (Cor­ ner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer. (VL-160) 114 ACRES WOODS, Star-senior runner Cherri Sessions, an all-conference team member and state qualifier, will be guiding the team again this year. Also, Spring Javor will be stepping up for Hamilton this season. As far as the boys' team is concerned, senior Matt Bowen will be leading the way for the Lions, who hopefully will have enough runners to justify a team. The cross-country team will see its first action at the Charlton Park Invitational at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. (APPROX.), 40A 6SA TILLABLE - (Acreages are approximate.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) Galesburg/Augusta Portland St. Pats Bath Invit. Lansing Christian Pennfleld Galesburg/Augusta H H A H H A 6:00 6:00 TBA 5:30 6:00 6:00 Tues., Sept. 22 Thurs., Sept. 24 Thurs., Oct. 1. Tues., Oct. 6 Wed., Oct. 7 Mon., Oct. 12 Thurs., Oct. 15 Wed., Oct. 21 Tues., Oct. 27 Wed., Oct. 28 Fri., Nov. 6 Wed., Nov. 11 Fri., Nov. 13 Nov. 16-20 Portland Pewamo-West phal 1 a Sranac Lansing Christian St. Philip Bellevue Springport Olivet Lakewood St. Philip Bellevue Bath Olivet Districts H A H A H A H A A A H H H 6:00 6:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 6:00 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 A A A. A H A A A A H A A A A A A A 4:30 TBA 4:30 4:00 4:30 10:00 4:30 4:30 9:00 4:30 4:30 4:30 10:00 4:30 4:30 TBA TBA Maple Valley School CROSS COUNTRY 1992-93 Thur., Sept. 3 Sat., Sept. 5 Thurs., Sept. 10 Mon., Sept. 14 Wed., Sept. 16 Sat., Sept. 19 Tues., Sept. 29 Thurs., Oct. 1 Sat., Oct. 3 Tues., Oct. 6 Thurs., Oct. 8 Tues., Oct. 13 Sat., Oct. 17 Tues., Oct. 20 Tues., Oct. 27 Sat., Oct. 31 Sat., Nov. 7 Charlton Park Invit. Barry Co. Open Pennfleld Middleville Invit. Dansville Olivet Invit. St. Philip Jamboree Saranac Carson City/Chrystal Maple Valley Jambdree Lakewood Invit. Olivet Jamboree Greater Lansing Invit at Grand Ledge Bellevue Jamboree S.M.A.A. at St. Philip Regionals State “EXTRA NICE” FAMILY HOME IN LOTTE: Nice 3 bedroom, pole 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! from page 9— Thurs., Aug. 27 Tues. Sept. 8 Thurs., Sept. 10 Mon., Sept. 14 Thurs., Sept. 17 Sat., Sept. 19 VERMONTVILLE HORSE FARM • 7 PLUS ACRES • $24,900 - LAKE ODESSA ■ BACK ON Cross country Im • NASHVILLE Ev«. 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 ...... 852-1543 all-conference first team selec­ tion, has graduated, along with starters Sara DeGroot and Leigh Stine. Filling their vacancies will prove challeng­ ing to the youngsters. The Lions' eagers will open their season at home against Galesburg-Augusta at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Maple Valley School J.V. AND VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL 1992-93 Vermontville village limits, blacktop rd. 8 approved build­ ing site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suit­ able for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Coll Homer. (VL-359) 20 ACRES TERMS ■ • LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop rood. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) A Sunfield man scores an ‘ace locally Getting a hole-in-one in golf at Mulberry Fore is an event that only happpens once or twice a year. Sunfield resident Phares Courtney joined the ranks of those who have achieved that honor earlier this month. Courtney, who has been playing golf for about 14 years, says that it is the first time it has happened for him. “I am very excited about it,” he said. “It may never happen to me again.” Courtney made the hole-inone on hole No. 3 during a Sunday scramble at the course. He will be awarded a Hole-In-One plaque and six free golf passes for his stroke of good luck. Phares Courtney of Sunfield stands next to hole number three at the Mulberry Fore golf course in Nashville where he shot a hole-in-one earlier this month. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 11 Eaton jail is recognized The Eaton County Jail was among 16 facilities in the state recognized with a Certificate of Achievement by the Michigan Department of Corrections. A ceremony was held at the Michigan Sheriffs Association annual Summer Conference in Sault Ste. Marie in July, which honored the 16 facilities recognized for main­ taining their jail facilities in complete compliance with state laws. The award followed a state inspection April 19. Nashville Pony baseball team wins league Shown here are members of the league tournament-winning Nashville Pony baseball team that defeated Lake Odessa, 13-6, in Sunfield. (Front row, from left) assistant coach Richard Dean, Andy Gordon, Jim Dunham, Shawn Cheesebro, Pete Kellpoury, (second row) coach Scott Decker, Lyndon Johnson, Scott Heybor, Ben Kuempel, Adam Thayer, Ray Decker, Lucas Willcutt and assistant coach Jim Heybor. Not pictured are Rob Sheldon and assistant coach Brian Chaffee. The Nashville team, sponsored by Carl's Supermarket and Eldred’s Auto Body, finished the season at 14-3. Nashville Lions Club golf tourney ■BCHniT :«-s fa i# ia *0 la m Twenty-six golfers com­ peted in the Nashville Lions Club annual golf scramble at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course on Aug. 16. Proceeds from the tourna­ ment will help fund the scholarship fund which was established several years ago as a memorial to Douglas Vogt. A scholarship is award­ ed to a Maple Valley senior each year. First place in the firts flight went to Jack Smith and Ken Blair. First place in the second flight went to Mike Desrochers and John Hughes. 18 JEM tejrs ■Ejs’iilsi!^ tattu ilUil’t jM Jj 111 Hl Fore, Carl’s Super Market, Nashville Hardware, State Farm-Ruth Hughes, Good­ time Pizza, Maple Valley Car Wash, Nashville Family Chiropractic Center, Mace Pharmacy and Jones Electric. Maple Valley High School athletic ticket prices set The P.T.O. at Maplewood School in Vermontville is planning a craft show for Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The P.T.O. will have a variety of crafters. There are still some openings. For more information, call Kim or Mark Campbell at (517) 726-0269. Winners announced Robert and Dorothy Rickie of Potterville were this year's winners of a spruce tree at Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs, Vermontville. Potluck, concert planned at the park The Vermontville Historical Society will have a potluck Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Village Park. The community is invited to attend, or to come at 7:30 p.m. to hear the band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. The Maple Valley High family pass will cost $70, School athletic department while individual contests will has listed their ticket prices be the following prices: for the upcoming season. adults $3, students $2 and an At the high school level, a athlete's pass will cost $1. Junior high sporting events will cost the following: adults $3, students $2 and an VALLEY SCHOOLS • athlete's pass, $1. IM fc*ZT: Custom built putters, donated by Keith Jones, were won by Brian Brandon and Mark Russell for making long putts at the putting green contest. Prizes and gift certificates were furnished by Mulberry Maplewood PTO plans craft show • MAPLE Schedule of the REGULAR MEETINGS of the IM <a >a Illi ill BOARD of EDUCATION for 1992-1993 □ July 13,1992 □ January 11,1993 □ August 10,1992 □ February 8,1993 □ September 14,1992 □ March 8,1993 □ October 12,1992 □ April 12,1993 □ November 9,1992 □ May 10,1993 □ December 14,1992 □ June 14,1993 HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 RIDE-A-THON Ionia State Recreation Area on: September 20, 1992 • 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Benefit For Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association ... Horseback Riding For The Handicapped Program In Eaton County. $££ £ SPONSORS ... Charlotte, MI.: TSC, The Movie Market, Old Orchard Veterinary Service, Frontier Real Estate, Dellinger's Trailer Sales, Charlotte Aviation, Inc., Grand Rental Station, Ski Loft, Purina Mills, Charlotte Shopping Guide. Lansing: Soldan’s, Kinko Copies, Lansing Automatiers FCU, Finley’s (West Saginaw) American Restaurant, Quality Farm & Fleet, Sam’s Wholesale Club, Meijer - West Saginaw, Dennis Trailer Sales. Vermontville: The King's Own, Too, Trumble Agency. Ovid: Tom’s Western Store Grand Ledge: Four Season’s Gifts, Petal Pushers Floral and Gift, TSC, Pizza Hut, The Deer Barn, Inc., Helping Hand Rentals, Upholstery Plus. Potterville: Potterville Elevator The Andersons. Ionia: McDonald’s S1OO Huntington, IN: Zahm Trailer Sales and Western Store. »5O Lake Odessa: Lakewood Veterinary Service. OtVeth®** St. John’s: Hart’s Sales and Service, Inc. Publications: Equine Times, The Right Lead, Gallopin’ Gazette, Saddle Talk. Wayland: Jackson’s Western Store. • Maple Valley: Maple Valley News. Woodland: Anne's Tack Shack. • Dewitt: Fox Brush Farms. Hastings: Riverview Balloons, Progressive Graphics. Minimum Pledge of $25 To Be Eligible To Participate FOR PLEDGE SHEETS AND MORE INFORMATION CALL: 517-726-1226 • 517-627-8888 • 517-543-2681 Doxidan Motrin IB Tablets or Caplets 3O’s 50’s 3" 3 88 Micro Fine IV Insulin Syringe 100's lee, l/2cc or 3/10cc .... $17.33 Ultra Fine 29-Gauge Insulin Syringe 100's lee, l/2cc or 3/10cc .... $18.29 Alcohol Swabs 100's BARGAIN OF THE WEEK! Hex Shampoo or Conditioner 15 oz. $1.44 MACE PH® 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE select formulas 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 12 Successful wildflower meadow takes planning, preparation vegetables, they said. Avoid a site with tight, wet clay soil, also, they added. Select plants and obtain seed of plants native to Michigan or the Great Lakes area. Plants from other areas may not survive the winter here. Though you can sow seed anytime, early spring — as soon as the soil is dry enough to work — is the best time for a mixture of annuals and perennials. Perennials alone can be fall seeded. Perennials are slow to get established, so the Doehnes recommended planting native, non-hardy annuals for a quick cover and color the first year. Annuals also take up space A well chosen, well prepared site is the key to establishing a wildflower meadow. Steps to a successful small planting of native Michigan wildflowers were outlined during Agriculture and Natural Resources Week at Michigan State University by Elin and Harry Doehne, owner-operator of the Michigan Wildflower Farm, Portland. Speaking from experience, the Doehnes said picking a suitable site is critical. If you try to plan wildflowers on a dry site with no topsoil, you’re going to have just as much trouble growing wildflowers as growing FALL LEAGUES FORMING Women: Monday 9:00 p.m. Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Men: Wednesday 9 p.m. Thursday 9 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mixed: Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday Every Other Week 5 & 7:30 p.m. that would otherwise tend to fill up with weeds. For a 750-square-foot area, you’ll need 1 to 2‘/i ounces of perennial wildflower seed, 1/2 to 1 ounce of seed of native grasses, and 1/2 to 1 ounce of annual wildflower seed. Site preparation is critical, Harry Doehne said. The first chore is to eliminate com­ petitive vegetation. Quackgrass and other peren­ nial grasses and weeds are especially pesky. The shortcut method is to spray with Roun­ dup according to label direc­ tions. If you start a year ahead, you can also eliminate problem vegetation by tilling periodically through the growing season. “Do not neglect this step,” he emphasized, “or the plan­ ting will have little choice of success.” Begin seedbed preparation by removing debris of killed vegetation by raking or burn­ ing so that at least 50 percent of the soil surface is showing. Then lightly-work up the soil surface with a garden rake, lawn thatcher or carefully controlled rototiller. “Avoid turning up more of the soil than absolutely necessary,” Harry Doehne advised, “because the soil contains weed seeds that will germinate and compete with your germinating flowers.” Ifthe site has contained pro­ blem weeds in the past, it might be a good idea to till it to bring seeds up to the sur­ face where they can ger­ minate, then treat the area with herbicide again. This ap­ proach can be very effective in the preplanting year because it reduces the residual supply of weed seeds. Spread seed with a handcranked whirlwind seeder, if possible, to achieve even seeding. If you have to seed by hand, use very small amounts and spread them as evenly as you can by criss- crossing the seedbed as you sow. If you bought species separately, divide each quanti­ ty of seed in half and mix half ofeach batch together to make a mixture. Sow that evenly over the whole area. Then plant the rest in colonies or drifts. This will give you a planting that resembles a natural meadow, where most species tend to grow in clumps. Blending the edges of the colonies will blur their boundaries and add to the natural look. After sowing the seeds, firm the seedbed, either with the back of the rake or, for a larger planting, with a lawn roller. Watering is not necessary, but it will speed germination and establishment. Once you start watering, however, you need to continue through the first growing season. Weed control is crucial the first year. The Doehnes said — Team and Individual Needed — INCENTIVE: Start a new league and earn FREE bowling and pro shop merchandise. If you have 4, 6 or 8 teams (or more) call for more information to earn incentives. LAKEVIEW BOWLING LANES 1223 Lakeview Drive Lake Odessa, Ml 374-4881 Calendar of Events Correction: A story in the Aug. 11 edi­ tion about the Maple Valley Merchants softball team in­ advertently omitted Sharon Stewart as one of the spon­ sors. Two names in the cap­ tion beneath the photo also were misspelled. They were Kevin Stewart and Dennis Albrecht. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH I*1NH STCCGT 'OMONT'JILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: August 26 - Sustainable Agriculture Tour, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wing, Guthrie and French Farms. Call 948-4862 for details and to register by the 24th. August 26 - Post Fair Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. August 29 - Fish, Fun and Fellowship, 4-H Fishing Clinic and Contest, 8 a.m., Fish Hatchery Park, Hastings. August 29 - Summerfest 4-H Kite Making, 1 p.m., Fish Hat­ chery Park, Hastings. September 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 3 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. September 10 - Clarksville Field Crop Plot Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., preregister by calling 948-4862. that about 25 percent ofthe ef­ fort of establishing a wildflower meadow will go to caring for the planting after sowing the seed. Weeds must be handpulled, spot-treated with herbicide or mowed. Mowing is not an option if annuals have been planted as a cover crop, or if your mower can’t be set to cut at a height of four to six inches. Mulch as a weed control strategy is not recommended because most meadow species do not respond well to mulching. Annual maintenance after the planting is established consists ofmowing to a height of four to six inches in late October or in early spring. Burning the site every three years in March or early April will help to maintain a meadow planting, the Doehnes cautioned against burning during the first two years because fire could damage tender seedlings. Their list of easy wildflowers includes black­ eyed Susan, coreopsis, gray coneflowers (on good soil, they will grow to a height of six feet), butterfly weed, pur­ ple coneflower (self-seeds), bergamot (a great butterfly plant), horsemint (good for dry sites), New England Asters (purple) and goldenrod. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS NEW LISTING! Excellent property for horses with 10 acres of fenced land with stream. Newer 3 bedroom modular home with attached 2 car garage and 24x40 pole barn. Appliances included. Call Joe Andrews for showing at 852-0712. (CH-120) JUST LISTED! 1'/, story, four bedroom home with two car garage located on approx. 18 acres. Pole barn. Frontage on two roads. (CH-119) L106. JUST LISTED! 30 plus/minus acres that has been perked. Excellent land contract terms. Call office for details! Mobile home on approx, one acre. Owner anxious. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) Garage Sale Farm GARAGE SALE, Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, 9am-5pm. Office chairs, school clothes & misc. Ruth Hickey. 9118 Lawrence Rd., Nashville. PEACHES, PLUMS, & APPLES, Caleb’s Mill. (Formerly Fullbasket). Same Owners. Come see our remod­ eled sales room. FREE SAMPLES! Daily to 6pm. Closed Sunday. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 726-1102. SALE: AUGUST 29TH 10am-5pm. Clothes, boys sizes 6- 10, Sears Toughskins, girls 7- 14, ladies 10, mens large/tall. Toys, large Wonderhorse, Barbie, Little Tyke, Fisher Price, Home Interior, house items. Dunham’s, 8110 W. Vermont­ ville Hwy, Vermontville. For Sale Automotive Three bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. First floor laundry. Owner' s anx- ous (N-88) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home with first floor laundry. Newer windows. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) Owner says sell! Only $64,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Ionia area. Includes all bldgs., 17 plus/minus acres, good paved road location. Call Bob Gardner at 726-0331 forr more information. (CH-109) (CH-115) UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 160 acre farm to be offered in individual parcels and as a whole. Two story home, some woods. ____________________CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. K^hleenLSwan (Lansing) 323-953C For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE! Five days/four nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. Call 407-331-7818, Ext #292, Monday-Saturday, 9-9. EXOTIC DANCER Bachelor parties, birthdays, etc. 945-2738. Community Notices MAPLE VALLLEY COOP NURSERY School now taking enrollments. Open House, Thursday August 27, 9am-11 am. School start date September 1.9am. For informa­ tion in Hastings Area 945-2918 or Maple Valley area 726-1405. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMGNTVtLUB Three bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Great for horses. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - 76 acres with fantastic home. Large barns. Located near Williamston. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. •Residential • Commercial • Farm Chris Stanton 54 54 3-0M59a8rty Martin 566-8526 d Dlaon S. m■ ith .8.5.2.^.2.0.5.9 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Dan Smith 852^2059 Chris Stanton SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Auto Parts & Service Center CLEARANCE All Snapper Mowers Stop In and Check Our Prices! 130 S. Main, Vermontville 726-0569 Drive a �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL I • Letterheads • Folders • Business cards • Books • Annual Reports • Brochures • Flyers • Posters • Political Signs • Rubber Stamps • Balloons • Newsletters • calendars SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • Invitations • Labels • Tags • Envelopes Tickets • Business Forms • computer Forms • Catalogs If you're in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics, we can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINIS PRINT SHOP Barry county's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility <««> MS-5078 (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the city Limits �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 14 Summary 'School's open' safety tips for students Besides reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic, there are three safety lessons students should master now that school is opening: Call them the three “dos.” AAA Michigan advises: • Do cross at intersections after checking traffic. • Do wait in an orderly and safe location at school bus stops. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and accessories, vises, fans. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-272* • Do wear safety belts regardless ofhow far you ride to school “During the last five years, more than 200 Michigan school-age pedestrians have been killed and 7,500 injured­ -most accidents occuring when youngsters dart into the path of oncoming traffic,” said AAA Michigan Com­ munity Safety Services Manager Jerry Basch. “Usually, intersections are much safer, especially those monitored by the more than 40,000 safety patrollers who guard more than 20,000 crossing locations statewide,” he added. “Thanks to the efforts of safety patrollers, educators and parents, students are get­ ting the message that intersec­ tions are the safest place to cross.” Basch emphasized that children must always watch VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE PLUMBING SALE • 40 gal. Natural Gas Energy Efficient WATER $ 160.00 40 gal. Electric Energy Efficient WATER *170.00 .. *50.00 ...... *3.50 *4.75 *8.50 HEATER HEATER. TOILET (White Only) ......................................................... 1V4” P.V.C. DRAIN PIPE (10ft.)............................ 2” P.V.C. DRAIN PIPE (10 ft.). 3” P.V.C. DRAIN PIPE (10 ft.). 4” P.V.C. DRAIN PIPE (10 ft.). *11.50 — Cash and Carry Only — Prices good Aug. 24 thru Aug. 30 OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml 726-1121 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING August 5, 1992 Castleton Twp. Bd. met Aug. 5, 1992. All Bd. members present. Treasurers Report showed Balances of: Gen. Fund. $72,963.91; Fire Vot. . $47,161.32; Amb. Vot. $48,792.59; Twp. Imp. $67,138.72; PPC #1 bal. $588.24, #2, $240.91. Budget for Fire Voted and Amb. Voted amended to provide for purchase of "Jaws of Life" equipment. Bills approved: Twp. Imp. Barry Co. Road Comm. $6000.00. Amb. Vot. C/MG/N Amb. $164.66; C/MG/N Amb. $201.06. Herst $4738.34; Fire Vot: Herst $4738.33. GEN. FUND: for turning cars and look in all directions before crossing streets to and from school. He recommends parents accom­ pany beginning students to school or the bus stop for at least the first few days. Equally troublesome are the line-pushers who don’t wait for the school bus in a safe manner. “The more than one million youngsters who ride school buses should always wait for their bus in safe areas well back from the road,” Basch cautioned. Other safety tips include: when crossing a street at a bus stop, look in every direction and stay away from the “danger zone,” a 10-foot area around the bus where the driver may not see youngsters. Students should always buckle up when their parents drive them to and from school. “One of the most common excuses we hear for not buckl­ ing up is that it’s only a short trip to school," said Basch. “But statistics show the ma­ jority oftraffic fatalities occur within 25 miles ofthe victims’ homes.” AAA Michigan is again conducting its annual “School’s Open--Drive Carefully” campaign. Safety Patrol training sessions will be held in more than 300 elemen­ tary schools statewide. School bus driver training workshops and school bus rider assemblies will also take place throughout the year as part of this campaign. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Postmaster............... $15.00 L. Pixley.....................496.17 L. Wilson.......................33.25 H.C. Bank.................. 747.34 Cons. Pow....................31.48 M. V. News.................. 79.92 D. Hall........................... 72.04 S. Stall........................... 95.59 J. Adams..................... 43.19 P. Rizor..........................53.34 R. Heaton..................... 27.95 Ml Bell........................... 32.32 J.W. Cooley..............938.57 N. Rasey.......................83.12 E. Arnold..................... 49.88 L. Mitchell.................450.00 Mich. Bell..................... 28.17 Reminder.................. 275.12 S. Word.............. B. Barry.............. R. Murphy.......... S. Mater............ L. Dickinson....... M. V. News........ J. Jarvie............. W. Wilson......... G. Montgomery Postmaster........ V. of Nash......... J. Jarvie............ L. Wilson............ V. Delong......... W. Travoli......... J. Ward.............. N. Varney......... ..83.13 ..78.74 ..63.50 ..38.11 ..47.34 ..36.60 510.00 ..83.12 ..49.88 256.60 ..43.32 ..80.97 ..63.73 ..78.74 ..48.27 ..58.42 ..38.79 In other Bd.action the Bd.: 1. Authorized additional gravel for Bayne Rd. 2. Decided to meet with architect Tim Spitzley. 3. Were informed regarding requests for funding for zoning enforcement, and also funding to speed the mapping process. 4. Negotiate to maintain possession of part of hall after Aug. 20. (322) PHONE 945-9554 for Maple Valley News ACTION-ADS! COBB Antiques & Collectibles] We would like to THANK the following persons and businesses for all their support for our successful 8th year for Nashville Muzzleloader Shoot and Rendezvous. GOOD TIME PIZZA COUNTRY VIDEO III TOBIAS INSURANCE C'S BAR C-STORE MARATHON TWO J'S SHELL POWER'S SERVICE HELMUT'S KAFFEHAUS KENNY A'S PAWN SHOP NASHVILLE HARDWARE & SPORTING GOODS MAPLE VALLEY REAL ESTATE AUTO VALUE PARTS STORE SOUTH END PARTY STORE MAPES FAMILY FLORIST MACE PHARMACY MUSSER SERVICE SPORT STUFF CLAY'S DINNER BELL HECKER'S AGENCY HOMETOWN LUMBER COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE CARL'S SUPERMARKET INC. TONI'S STYLE SHOP EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK NASHVILLE FEED AND SEED KEN NANZER THE EMPORIUM CHERYL WILLIAMS LONE BEAR K&K TRADERS PAT MALLOY PAPPY JOE TERRY SCHAFFER HANK FELDER SR. HANK'S GUN SHOP W&D EXPLOSIVES HOOT ELMER CHEESEMAN We would also like to THANK Gary White for the use of his land for the canoe shoot. Also, Dennis Priddy for the use of his targets. Also, a big THANK-YOU for the Village Council, Nashville Chambers and village workers for all the work, permits and SUPPORT. I would like to express a grateful THANK-YOU to Elmer Cheeseman for all the HELP and SUPPORT you gave for the last eight years, very much appreciated. I would like to THANK everyone that played a part in making my 8th year a successful year and my last year as the organizer and booshway. THANK-YOU to all the campers and shooters that have encountered the shoot and camp. You all played a big part in accomplishing a dream I had. THANKS again. The Fork River Free Trappers will be handling the shoot from now on. THANK-YOU Hank Felder, Organizer and Booshway ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, Aug. 30. Rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, over half under cover. Shady picnic areas with fine food services. Show located at the failgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan. Free parking, only $2 adm. 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion.. 1-800-443-7740. Richard R. Cobb, owner'- mick lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2’’-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available xtJ £ ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E ’ = BINGO I S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville ►’ iiiiniiniiievitiiiiniiiniji KENT OIL — AND — PROPANE 735 Durkee (M-66) Nashville, Michigan (5*|7) 852-9210 or (800) Serving Your Heating Needs Since 1936 $1.00 Lifetime Lease /VO YEARLY CHARGES (Based on 500 gal. Min. Annual Usage) Responsive, Dependable service Competitive Prices Attractive White & Blue Tanks Radio Dispatched Trucks Budget Plan Auto-Fill Plan No Charge for Switching Your System Pressure- and Leak-Tested for safety Residential and Commercial Tank-Sets Deliveries & service 638-7484 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Propane installation Serving Home, Farm and industry FREE INSTALLATION Includes 25 ft. copper line, fittings, labor, two-stage regulator system, required pressure test and permit. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ R.V. AND CYLINDER RE-FILLINC STATION CONVENIENTLY LOCATED' �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates arid deadlines. Press [VJfor business hours. ------------- TO PLACE AN AD...-. FI You will be asked to give your phone number, Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Senrice Help Wanted Thank You Wanted ThSIlK YOU... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, August 25, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Grocery OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville oaa fM am mm mm We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. Where Quality Counts • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1992 Asst. Carl Buddig Lunch Meats I pork cutlets GROCERIES PRODUCE New Crop Michigan Paula Red Apples 3 ib. US *1 Mich. Round White A9A9C 0 9 m MF bC potatoes 9 Price Saver 20 oz. Sandwich fF B C cookies 16 oz. Western Solod Dressing io io. sr «si69 Mich. Home Grown Tomatoes ■191 ib L '*USSSSSSSSSS^SSSSSS^S3SSSSSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSs3sSss^ DAIRY Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Milk Margarine New Product! 12 Pack Cans gal. Bagels BEVERAGES coke ii 3 1I M■ M 9B 8 oz. Kraft Soft Philadelphia 12 oz. Lender’s 49< 1 lb. Qtrs. Imperial 4 Pack Cottonelie Bath Tissue BAKERY American Meal 20 oz. Wheat Bread dep. "BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE" FRUIT BY THE FOOT AND/OR GUSHERS FRUIT SNACKS I ; Vermontville Grocery Coupon 99‘ roffer~«8 eBKR2 Buy 2 Get 1 Free I WHEN YOU BUY TWO 6 PACKS (KX OR MATCH) GOOD WEEK OF AUGUST 24 THROUGH AUG. 29, 1992 ONLY AT VERMONTVILLE GROCERY I I I I SUPPLIER CODE: 139173 K repaoouceo. XElAAER SEND COJPO to cu IC«. coukhs. rjo. tn. wmupols. mh sm«o m M AUIHMIZEO CLEAWHC HOUSE. RTTMIlt. TOO ME AUTHOAlJEO 10 AC! AS CM AGENT AHO REDEEM 1HS C0U>CH AT FACE VALUE » 100 HANDLING IN ACCORDANCE ■TH OUR M0EMPTDH ROUCT. VOO M ME. MA. M* GMMCV160 M M cream cheese I5 Brownie Mix M M CheesesJE........ Peanut Butter 20 oz. Betty Crocker 64 oz. Tropicana Shredded C* fl■ R Q 18 oz. Reese’s Home Grown Mich. I GROCERIES Chilled 5 ■1 7 9 Orangejuice VCOOUML dfe 4 oz. Sure Fresh maO Im xl—r— Krall Gomral Foods, he., P.O Box 601, Konkokeo, 160902 ONE COUPON PER FAMILY. OFFER EXPIRES 8/29/92 $229 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-09-01.pdf 6165e6fcf1e6b927f8f5edd351d3213a PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Publishedby J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 121 S CHURCH ST.1952 N. N Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905? HASTINGS. Ml 490581893 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 5 — Tuesday, September 1, 1992 M.V. schools to open without staff contracts by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Stalemated contract talks between the Maple Valley Board of Education and representatives of the local teachers’ and support staff unions are not expected to af­ fect the scheduled opening of school today. According to Harlow Clag­ gett, labor relations specialist with the Michigan Association of School Boards, a state mediator will be called in “because we need an outside third party” to help resolve the situation. Mediation meetings have been set for Wednesday, Sept. 2, with negotiators for the Maple Valley Education Sup­ port Personnel Association and for Sept. 9 with the Maple Valley Education Association. “The teachers put their set­ tlement offer on the table and so did the board,” said Clag­ gett last week. “Unfortunate­ ly they are not in the same ball park.” BARGAIN Thursday, local union representatives met in Lansing with the Michigan Education Association to file a job action investigation, a procedural The teachers put their settlement offer on the table and so did the board. Unfortunately, they are not in the same ball park. — Harlow Claggett, Labor Relations Specialist first step in seeking MEA sanction for a strike. “Whether we have to use it or not, we’re prepared,” said Sharlot Sours, MVEA president. Neither Sours nor John Hughes, chief negotiator for the 96-member MVEA, would say that a strike is likely. The support personnel union members have signed a letter of agreement extending their 1992-’93 contact until a new contract is worked out or a 14-day notice of termination is tendered. Claggett said Maple Valley teachers are asking for a 9 percent salary increase the first year, and 6 percent in­ creases for each ofthe second and third years of a proposed three-year contract. The board’s offer has been 316 percent the first year and 3 percent for each the second Maple Valley teachers and support staff conveyed and third years. The old three-year contract their concern about lack of new contracts in an infor­ expired June 30. mational picket conducted at the junior-senior high Sours says the MVEA pro­ school last Thursday. posal is based on an average of salaries currently being She added that Maple starting salaries we aren’t go­ paid teachers at three other comparably-sized Eaton Valley has a veteran teaching ing to be able to attract new staff with well over half its people,” she said. County schools: Olivet, Maple Valley teachers fresh members at the top of the Bellevue and Potterville. “We’re so far behind if salary schedule with at least out of college with a bachelor’s degree now start at 12 years on the job. we’re ever going to become “We are gradually losing $19,632. At the other end of competitive that is what it’s people, and with (current) going to take,” noted Sours. See Schools open, Page 2 Modular units to handle student overflow at Kellogg by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Two portable classrooms were being added last week to the grounds of Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville to handle the ex­ pected overflow of students this week. Two 24 x 36 units have been leased from the R. J. Taylor Co., a Clarkston firm specializing in sale and lease of modular buildings. Workers from the company were busy Friday installing the units on the northeast cor­ ner of the school grounds. Modular classroom units were parked on trailers behind Nashville's Kellogg school last week, awaiting placement and installation before the start of classes Sept. 1. Work was expected to be completed by start of school Tuesday. Municipal water and sewer service lines have been laid and hookups by the village are expected soon. Gerald Aldrich, facilities and transportation director for Maple Valley schools, said the district is paying approx­ imately $13,000 per year to rent the two buildings on a two-year lease plan. One is expected to handle one ofthe four classes offifth­ graders enrolled at Kellogg this fall, pie school normally has only ' three fifth-grade classes but a record number of 91 fifth-graders for the 19 9 2-’9 3 scool year necessitated speedy addition of classroom space at the Nashville elementary. Built in 1936 as an addition to the old Nashville high school, the Kellogg building is the oldest in the Maple Valley system. The second modular unit will be used for special educa­ tion students slated to move to Nashville from Vermont­ ville’s Maplewood school. Previously all fifth- and sixth- grade special education students attending classes in the local district had been enrolled at Maplewood. The local board of educa­ tion recently appointed former Maplewood special education teacher Bemadine Hynes as principal at Kellogg to facilitate the transfer of students to the Nashville loca­ tion as well as to serve the general population of the school. Kellogg previously has shared a principal with Nashville’s Fuller Street elementary. Hynes also will serve as curriculum director for the entire school system. In addition to the prepara­ tions being made at Kellogg school, a portable unit was to be moved from Maplewood to the high school site for special education use at junior high level. In This Issue... • Speaker explains ‘shared leadership’ to MV faculty • Castleton’s township supervisor’s name removed from ballot • Auditor says Nashville needs more computer reports • Carl’s makes customer convenience priority of remodeling project �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 2 SCHOOLS OPEN , scale, “Step 11” teachers * ^itly.'ft master's degree are , paid. <die maximum yearly •^Salary of $35,255. Hughes says the reason •"■'’Maple Valley teacherss are so far behind salary scale of comparable schools is that those who were on staff back in 1982 agreed to take‘no salary increase that year to help out the financiallystrapped district. “We saved the district a great deal ofmoney,” Hughes explained. “It was a little bit then, but it just compounded itself. We’ve lost earning power.” The expiring three-year contract negotiated in 1989 gave the teachers annual in­ creases of 516 percent for each the first and second years, and a 6 percent in- continued from front page crease the third year. .Hughes said he had hoped the new contract could be set­ tled by the end of August and he is disappointed that the matter has not been resolved. “There is still room for movement on both sides,” he concluded. Claggett said that in addi­ tion to the salary increases other MVEA proposals that have become stumbling blocks are those dealing with class size, longevity and a sick leave payout plan. The latter measure, he said, has the potential of costing the school district well over $1 million. Overall, the teachers are seeking a “significant in­ crease,” according to Claggett. The support personnel union has made even less progress than the teachers in — FREE — Flu Shots Sept, is • 6-8 p.m. — MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL — Sponsored by Vermontville Lions — DONATIONS ACCEPTED — negotiations with the board. According to Gloria Hummell, a food services representative on 'the MVESPA negotiating team, there has been no “back and forth” exchange between the two sides. “If we could get them to negotiate we could really go,” Hummell said. “We are will­ ing to try ifthey are willing to try.” try. Wages and benefits have not even been discussed, she said. Talk has centered mostly around contract language. She said the board wants to eliminate current job descriptions. “What they wanted to do was ght our whole contract,” she added. MVESPA President Kim Hansen said the board members act as if they don’t want to bargain. “Bargaining is give and take; they seem to want to take and not give.” He said that all but one of the nearly 70 members of the support personnel union live within the Maple Valley school district and are local taxpayers. Hansen said economic issues have not even been discussed yet. MVESPA negotiators are slated to meet with the board and a state mediator tomorrow (Sept. 2). 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Obituaries Russell Owen Blakely He was married to Marjorie of Roseville; step son, NASHVILLE Russell Owen Blakely, 61, ofNashvil­ A. Root on January 13,1951 in Raymond Whitaker of Nashle, passed away Thursday, Cass City. She passed away ville; step-daughters, Krystal August 27, 1992 at Battle May 6, 1964. He then married Heaton, Mellissa and Melinda Creek Health System, Leila Marjorie E. Potter on February Whitaker, all of Nashville; 6, 1988 in Nashville. She seven step-grandchildren; Site. many cousins. Mr, Blakely,was bom on survives. Funeral services were held Mr. Blakely is survived by June 14, 1931 in Detroit He was raised in Cass City and his wife, Marjorie; son, Russell Monday, August 31 at the graduated from Cass City High Blakely II (Rusty) and his wife Maple Valley Chapel-Genther School. He served in the Wendy ofNashville; daughter, Funeral Home of Nashville,, United States Army during the Cheryl Ann Bosworth and her with Reverend Robert Taylor Korean Conflict. After the husband Kelvin of Hastings; officiating. Burial was at Lakeservice he was a dry waller in grandchildren, Josh and Matt view Cemetery. Memorial contributions ML Clemens. He came to Bosworth and Olivia and Nashville in 1959 and became Russell (Owen) Blakely III; may be made to Russell Blakeco-owner of Plycoma Veneer. mother, Adele Desempeleare ly Memorial Fund. He later owned and operated Blakely Concrete Products, and presently owned and oper­ Beatrice S. Kuepfer ated Blakely Sand and Gravel with his wife and son who HASTINGS - Beatrice S. Vermontville, Robert and continue the business. Kuepfer, 89 of Hastings and Joyce Baker of Delton; 10 He was a member of the formerly of Vermontville and grandchildren; 25 great­ VFW, attended the Nashville Nashville area passed away grandchildren; six great-greatAssembly of God, was very Wednesday, August 26, 1992 grandchildren. dedicated to his business, and at Thornapple Manor. She was also preceded in enjoyed going to different Mrs. Kuepfer was born on death by son Paul Baker on restaurants. June 26, 1903 in Van Wert August 30, 1987; daughter, County, Ohio, the daughter of Virginia Johnson on February Jasper and Ella (Patrick) 11, 1992; brother, Guy George E. Mahan Blackmore. She was raised in Blackmore. VERMONT VILLE-George E. Van Wert County and attended Funeral services were held Mahan, 69 of Vermontville, schools there. She came to the Friday, August 28, at the Wren passed' away August 29, 1992 Vermontville area in 1944 Funeral Home, Hastings with at Sparrow Hospital in from Ohio. Reverend Jerry Gallaway offiLansing. She was married to Jesse ciating. Burial was at Wood­ Mr. Mahan was bom in Baker on November 15; 1920. lawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Eaton Rapids, the son of Oren He preceded her in death on Memorial contributions and Pearl (Cleveland) Mahan. May 24, 1935. She then may be made to a charity of He was a lift track driver at married Ezra Kuepfer on May one’s choice. Fisher Body for 25 years, 21, 1952. He preceded her in iuimniimuiiiiiiiimir before his retirement death on April 23, 1962. ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E Mr. Mahan was a member of She was a homemaker and Local 602 UAW and the Char- lived many years on Hager S I lotteers Camping Group. Road, north of Nashville.. S MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 9 Mr. Mahan is survived by Mrs. Kuepfer is survived by ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g his wife, Verna, son Larry of sons and daughters-in-law, ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:000 g Vermontville, step-son John and Jean Baker of iiainisninoteaaaiiinaiiiiffi Leonard Satterly of Charlotte, son Everett George Pratt of Lansing, daughter, Shirley rasasasasaszEaKasasasaszaisasasasKasaszm Adam of Lansing, 10 grand­ children, 9 great grandchil­ dren, 2 brothers, R. Earl Mahan of Charlotte, Clayton Mahan ofEaton Rapids, sister, Betty Proctor ofEaton Rapids. 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Funeral services will be held September 1, 1992 at 3:30 pm the Pray Funeral Home with Tom Haynie officiating. BINGO Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. Mapes Family Florist 852-2050 ^yluto-Owners Insurance Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Life Home Car Business Tki, No Pro6&mPeop& CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn Trumble Agency extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass............ 9:30 am. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 am. Morn, Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Church Service . 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 am. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ ........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study........ 6 :30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship. n a.m. Evening Worship......6 pim. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Senrice 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... .Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School........ 9:45 am. A.M. Service ..... .11 am. P.M. Service....... .... 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Plants and Fresh Flowers DELIVER I CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 11 am. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Worship...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School . 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. TOD CLARK OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 am. A.M. Service ........ 11 am P.M. Service ............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992_Page 3 Eaton County educators take part in academy More than 60 Eaton County school administratorss participated in the two-day 1992 Eaton County Administrative Academy, sponsored by Eaton Intermediate School District. The theme of the academy was “A Focus on Quality.” The first day’s presentation, provided by John Cleveland of On Purpose Associates, was an overview of the con­ cept of Total Quality Manage- Engagements Schantz - Venton to wed Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schantz of Nashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Michele, to Jim Venton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Venton of Vermontville. Michele is a 1992 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in political science pre-law. Jim is a 1992 graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in building construction management. Michele is employed by Farm Credit Services in Charlotte. Jim is employed by J. Slagter and Son Construc­ tion in Wayland. An Oct. 17 wedding is be­ ing planned. ment (TQM). This manage­ ment process, which was developed by W. Edwards Deming, stresses the need to took at organizations as total systems and for significant change and improvement to occur, the system must be altered or restructured. The Total Quality Management concept now is being used in many Fortune 500 companies and its application to public schools was a significant part of the presentation. Dr. Robert Schiller, State Superintendent of Instruction, opened the second day of the academy with his personal vi­ sion for public education in Michigan. Schiller, who has been on the job for almost six months, has made a commit- ment to get the input of Michigan educators as he works toward this vision of quality education in Michigan. The academy wrapped up with presentations from the staff of Thrun, Maastch and, Nordberg, which highlighted current legal issues and deci­ sions that affect education. Area administrators were ad­ vised about legal obligations and requirements based on these court decisions. The Eaton County Ad­ ministrative Academy is part of the overall effort in Eaton County to provide educators with information and ideas which will directly affect the quality of education for students. School PARKIN 0 BU Opening! STOP Watch for the Kills! The Village Hair Port Ph. 726-0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Eyenin9s by Appointment 3EHEE Obituaries, continued Rosalie May White HASTINGS - Rosalie May White, 68 of 411 E. Green Street, Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 29, 1992 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. White was bom on October 12,1923 in Hubbards­ ton Michigan, the daughter of Marion and FloSie (Stiles) Rupright. She attended Hast­ ings schools. She was employed at Barth Studio’s, Former Hastings Rod & Reel, Former Grand Rapids & Book Case Co. in Hastings, a nurses aide at the old Striker House Nursing Home in Hast­ ings, and as a craft instructor for the commission on aging in Hastings. She married Hugo C. White on March 16, 1961. Mrs. White is survived by daughters, Ruth Marie Wortley of Caledonia, Joy Ann Jenks ofHastings, Beverly Joy Beik of Hastings, son, Melby Lee Milhains of Florida, two step-sons, three step­ daughters, 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, several step-granchildren and step­ great grandchildren, brother William Rupright of Hibbing Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugo on July 5, 1990, also by three brothers and one sister. Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 1992 at 11:00 a.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings: Adult education classes to start Adult education classes will begin soon. Daytime classes begin at the learning center in Nashville Sept. 8 and evening classes begin at the Jr.-Sr. High School on Sept. 14. Many classes are offered. Call Maple Valley Com­ munity Education at 852-9275 to enroll, or for further information. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Finally, there’s a home equity loan worth looking into With our competitive interest rates, Eaton Federal Savings Bank’s Home Equity Loans have never been more affordable. Whatever your financial needs, the equity in your home helps you achieve them. Call or stop in for details. Eaton Federal Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 L Olivet- 749-2811 Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries fEWTAfiENf'SRECIAL. Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST UST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 852-2070_ $ Q $U QE U EU UiUiUA AVA VA Expires September 8, 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • ’ FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9 Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... 75th annual Barry County Fair was held back in 1927 by Susan Hinckley Just as Nashville area students 65 years ago were entering a new school year, Barry County's 75th annual fair was set to begin. The four-day affair, billed as a “Day and Night Fair,’’ would be the latest chapter in a traditional event that had been held at Hastings each successive fall since 1852. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on Sept. 1, 1927. Barry County Day and Night Fair, Sept. 6-9 Barry County’s Day and Night Fair will fittingly observe the three-quarters century mark of its existence Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day and Friday, Sept. 6 to 9. Arrangements are complete for the best of these annual events, which have brought the entire county together at Hastings once each fall without a break for 75 years. Twelve “free” attractions have been secured from the the best booking houses. Rita and Dunn, a sensa­ tional aerial act, has been engaged as one of the features. These artists at a height of60 feet without a net, perform such hair-raising stunts that they have won the recognition as being “the greatest, most daring and most spectacular high-wire act on exhibition today." Besides impersonating * ‘Jumbo ’ ’ on the high wire, they also do the wheelbarrow trick, with the lady walking on her hands, balanced by her partner, and other astounding feats of acrobatic skill. William F. Aldrich’s extraordinary attraction, “A Trip to the Hawaiian Islands," is another treat that will be offered fair crowds. This troupe of eight native Hawaiians will appear in a miscellaneous program of song, music and dancing. “The Mary Garden of the Pacific Isles,” is the sobriquet given by American tourists to the featured soloist with these serenaders. Among the other acts that will appear each afternoon and evening ofthe fair may be mentioned: ted"heNosh^N^ Yogo & Co., three genuine oriental mystic entertainers presenting a unique and unusual novelty; Dallas Trio, in comedy hand balancing, ground tumbling and teeter­ board performing; Tira, in cloud swinging; Clatt Sisters in a high double aerial act; Princess Una, novelty enter­ tainer; the Four Mellows, on aerial traps and Spanish rings; Kooc, American’s foremost novelty entertainer. Few county fairs have as good horse racing as Barry has always enjoyed. And this year will be no exception. In fact, juding from the entries that have already been made, Superintendent of Speed F. C. Parker is confident of this year’s races being even faster and more keenly contested than usual. Judge Adams, the well known starter, has again been secured. There will be races on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, for which attractive purses have been offered. One of the popular features of Barry County fairs for many years has been the com­ petitive displays ofthe several granges of the county. This year will prove no exception. Exhibits are judged on neatness and attractiveness of display, quality and diversity of farm produce, quality and quantity of different products displayed, and prizes will range from $100 for the best exhibit down to $20. Besides these, the business men and manufacturers of Hastings offer liberal cash prizes for displays in agriculture, blooded stock, etc. Barry County has taken high rank as a livestock coun­ ty and as competiton has been opened to herds and flocks outside of the county, the ex­ hibits in the cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and horse departments will be well filled and attractive to all interested in agriculture in the varied phases. Boys’ and girls’ clubs for the raising of pigs, sheep and cattle, poultry and other forms of domestic work have become so attractive and suc­ cessful throughout the county that their displays at the an- nual fair are always in­ teresting and attractive. These competition exhibits, together with the school displays in charge of School Commis­ sioner Chamberlain, will go far toward making the fair a success. The poultry and pet stock exhibits have of recent years progressed in size and quality with each succeeding fair, and they undoubtedly will con­ tinue to evidence the general awakened interest along these lines. A spectacular fireworks production on Friday evening, will fittingly bring Barry County’s 75th annual day and night fair to a close. Nashville School was set to open on Sept. 6, 1927, the same day Barry County Fair opened for a four-day celebration marking its 75th anniversary. In those days the annual fair traditionally was held in the fall. Local News — The village officials are — School opens Tuesday having the Main Street paving (Sept. 6). repaired at the street intersec­ — The Beigh School tions, leveling the sidewalk started Monday with Miss crossings where the brick had Geneva DeVine as teacher. heaved up to such an extent — S. E. Powers is at that it was a nuisance to both Boston this week, looking pedestrians and auto drivers. after his wool interests. — S.W. Vollink and other — Miss Carrie Caley left representatives of the Tuesday morning to take up Agricultural Service Co. have her work in the Charlotte returned from Syracuse, Schools, which will commence next week. At that — N.Y., where they exhibited one of their plant-setting time, her mother, Mrs. machines at the national im­ Caroline Caley, will go there plement show. The machine to make her home while her proved to be one ofthe centers daughter teaches. ofattraction, and they brought — Adolph Douse haS gone home several orders besides to work at the Fumiss drug lining up a number of store, which will be elemen­ prospects. tary training toward a course — Dr. and Mrs. W.G. in pharmacy. Rudolph WotrDavis are planning to move to ing, who has been working Hastings soon, and on Tues­ there the past two years, will day evening, Mrs. Franz soon be leaving for Ann Ar­ Maurer and Mrs. Theo Bera bor where he will further his gave a suprise farewell party course in the pharmacist for Mrs. Davis at the Maurer department. home. — Dr. C.K. Brown, — Mr. and Mrs. Burdette assisted by Dr. E.T. Morris, Benedict of Maple Grove performed an operation on entertained the children and Carl Gould of Battle Creek at grandchildren of Mrs. Aman­ the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Weaks, Wednesday of da Heath of Battle Creek, Sunday in honor of 84th birth­ last week, for the removal of day anniversary and one day tonsils. Carl remained at the last week nine nieces gathered Weaks home and under the at the Benedict home to help care of Mrs. Weaks for a few her celebrate the event. days. — The Southland — The new Masonic Tem­ Nightingales, a Negro family ple front has been completed, of more than ordinary ability, and when the ornamental win­ will have charge ofthe service dows have been installed and at the Methodist church next staging taken down, will pre­ Sunday evening, beginning at sent a beautiful addition to 7:30. The family consists of that part of Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pryor and five little Pryors. They are all musicians. On Tuesday evening, beginning at 8 o’clock, they will give a benefit entertainment for the church, an admission charge of 50 and 25 cents being made. The church receives 50 percent. In this concert, the Pryor famly will interpret the music and customs of their people. — Hiram Baxter returned to his school work at Ft. Wayne, Ind., Monday morning. — Miss Isabelle Goss of Kalamazoo has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. L. Gibson. Miss Goss is an industrial secretary in the Young Woman’s Christian Associa­ tion, and for the past 10 years has been working in Charlotte, N.C., and in Atlan­ ta, Ga., with the women in the 1 large textile mills...The Welcome Class of the M.E. Sunday School met at the home of their teacher Thurs- day evening and enjoyed a splendid talk by Miss Goss, a charming niece of Mrs. Gib­ son. Her topic was “Life in the Cotton Mill Village." Miss Goss is a YWCA worker and has seen much mill village life. Her talk was chiefly of Georgia and North Carolina, where she has spent several years, and was very interesting. — The members of St. Cyril’s Church and their friends attended a picnic at Thornapple Lake Sunday, with many people from Nashville in attendance. — Miss Marie Ayers underwent an operation Tues­ day for the removal oftonsils, which was performed by Drs. Morris and Brown, with Mrs. D.H. Evans assisting. — Mrs. W.A. Quick and Mrs. W.A. Vance of this place will assist in the culinary and art departments, respec­ tively, at the Barry County Fair next week at Hastings. — Miss Alice Roscoe came home from Columbia Univer­ sity Monday night of last week, and will spend several days here before going to Ypsilanti this (school) year. — (Maple Grove Center) The Norton School began Monday with Miss Louise Bishop of Hastings as teacher. The McOmber School opened with Miss Margaret Benedict as teacher. The teachers are boarding at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W.C. Clark. — (Barnes (Barnes District) District) Miss Miss — Josephine Hickey finished her business course at Lansing Friday, and has a fine position Coith the Phoenix Insurance w Co. — (West Vermontville) About 250 attended the Chance School reunion here Saturday. There were 22 present who went to school here previous to 1873. A bountiful dinner was served at noon, which was followed by a fine program...Mr. and Mrs. Charles DePlants of Detroit attended the schooll reuion, and visited at Robert Chance’s Sund unday. The Chances escorted them as far as Lans­ ing Sunday evening, where they took a bus for Detroit. — rs. Gould ou iss — (aamo) (Kalamo) Mrs. improving her residence with the addition of a fine stone porch...A porch has been cut in the west side of the John Spore store, which makes ac­ cess to the store much more convenient. — (Southest Sunfield) A number from this vicinity at- tended the Chance School reu­ nion Saturday...The Brick, Warnerville and Shores School reunion was held in the Furlong grove Thursday. — (Martin Comers) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mead of Hastings have been at their home out here several days the past two weeks cleaning the yard, cutting brush, and otherwise improving the looks of their place. — (Kalamo) Mr. and Mrs. Ray Noban were at Charlotte Tuesday attending the final class in poultry work as given by Mr. Davidson, extension specialist from Michigan State College. In the afternoon all drove to the farm of Mr. Sawyer, near Olivet, where a practical demonstration was given on culling six-monthold pullets and male birds. These lessons will be relayed later by the leaders. Watch for the date.. — ((Barryville) Mr. and Mrs. Heber Foster and the lat­ ter’s father, Mr. Geiger, of near Hastings, motored to Mississippi one day last week, and will bring Mrs. Geiger home home with with them. them. She She has has been been visiting her daughter for some time. — — (Maple (Maple Grove Grove Center) Center) Members of the North and South Evangeliclal and M. E. Sunday schools picnicked at Cottage Grove landing Clear Lake Friday. About 7a0 were present and enjoyed the day. — (South Maple Grove) The Cemoeutery aCpirecle will meet at the Grange hall Sept. 14 for orapouc a potluck supper,nsupper, instead of the 7th, as the Barry County Fair is that week. Help Wanted EARN EXTRA CASH give your family a great Christmas. Christmas around the World is hiring demonstrators. Free kit, no collecting, no delivering, no investment. Also booking parties. Call Teresa collect or direct 517-627-4524. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE! Five days/four nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. Call 407-331-7818, Ext #292, Monday-Saturday, 9-9. Wanted NEED TEAMS for Wednesday 9pm league at Lakeview Lanes in Lake Odessa. Call 374-8695. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 5 Speaker explains ‘shared leadership* to MV faculty by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter As part of teacher preparation day Friday at Maple lValley schools, the faculty learned more about benefits of complying with Michigan’s Public Act 25, aimed at im­ proving the state’s public schools.. • Paul Sanchez, professional development and human rights consultant with the Michigan Education Associat tion, spoke to the group of local teachers and ad­ ministrators during a twohour afternoon session in the high school cafeteria. “The educational reform act of 1990 really gives school districts an opportunity to do some restructuring on school improvement,” Sanchez said. In his talk he particularly stressed the feature of “decentralized decision­ making.” One portion of the new law calls for school board members, building administrators, teachers and other school employees, pupils, parents and other residents of the school district to participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the district’s school improvement plan. Sanchez called it an opportunity to build “some kind of community consensus around educational improvement.” He reviewed in detail various facets of the law on core curriculum, accredita-: tion, and the required annual education report. The board of a school district that wants to receive and is eligible for additional state school aid for quality programs must adopt and implement a three- to five-year school improvement plan and continuing school improvement process for each school within the district. The plan must include, but is not limited to a mission statement, goals based on student outcomes for all students, curriculum alignment corresponding with those goals, evaluation processes, staff development and buildinglevel decison-making. Sanchez stressed the need of teacher input, “bringing peo­ ple closest to the student into the decision-making arena” with administrators. He said this is an opportunity to build a consensus... “to kind of dream a little about what we want for the students.” “The end product is the student,” noted the speaker as he compared the educational system to a business. “We do what we have to do to help the student survive.” He cited K-12 curriculum REDKEN PRODUCTS HAIR & NAILS Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa s500 Off B,B' CMkfadj *■* ht it feaiit Perm & Nails (Acrylic) Rene A. Swift, Owner Smn.nr06w.itei Phone ... 616-374-1117 Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 raiifes-ii. nte tiijfeaisi'n i ta ItefflsrJksK ^4 forts, outlining the process cy- decisions about teaching and cle, typical decision areas, learning should be made by various implications for col­ those closest to the students lective bargaining and con­ and community, not by large tract language, and listing bureaucracies whose lessons learned from suc- assembly-line approach cessful employee participation diminishes expectations of programs. students and teachers.” According to Sanchez, site­ But, he cautioned, “In too based decision-making is sup­ many cases we are jumping ported by the assumption that into school improvement pro­ authority must be vested in the jects and not talking about the local school faculty, that “key processes.” Music! Music! Music! Saturday, Sept. 5,1992 2:00 to 5:00 JAM SESSION 5:00*7:00 POT LUCK Bring dish to pass and own table service. 7:00 to ? MUSIC & SQUARE DANCING All Musicians Welcome — Camping Available Paul Sanchez, representing Michigan Education Association, outlined benefits of site-based decision­ making to an audience of Maple Valley faculty members. alignment as “critical” to the school improvement process. Sanchez also pointed out the importance of keeping the public informed. “We don’t do enough to share with our public the true measures of how our students are doing.” He noted that accreditation is “an external verification” of how a school is doing. Under the new law, an an­ nual education report must be prepared by the school district and made available to the State Board of Education and to the public by distribution at an open meeting. The presentation Friday in­ cluded structural options for site-based decision-making ef- Peppermint Palace at Gillaspie’s Ponderosa Campground 977 S. Main (Ionia Road), Vermontville (just east ofNashville) No Alcoholic Beverages Public Invited (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH NNN STRCCT MCRMONTMILIC. MICHIGAN 49096 NEW LISTING! Excellent property for horses with 10 acres of fenced land with stream. Newer 3 bedroom modular home with attached JUST LISTED! 1 % story, four bedroom home 2 car garage and 24x40 pole barn. Appliances with two car garage located on approx. 18 included. Call Joe Andrews for showing at acres. Pole barn. Frontage on two roads. 852-0712. (CH-120) (CH-119) L106. JUST,LISTED! 30 plus/minus acres that has been perked. Excellent land contract terms. Call office for details! XT. icjBalste tse kite to - W>.h K feltafelW tat tei tetr. te. te. i 'rt- ir to i®! l te fcsssjpi^®® pn teriln[teta o f- tatrtta-Stlita i iditekte^v i* u ni 3 u ijts i*<k^ ate 5**tf **2; 2; iie **£# w Sw» 1 S ■i s £4 i! I I# te Mobile home on approx, one acre. Owner anxious. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-113) Bismark school fundraiser is successful! The Bismark School in rural Vermontville benefitted from a sale of craft and flea market items at the Sunfield Farmers’ Picnic Aug. 22. Nearly $500 was raised through the sale of items donated and crafted by some 40 local residents and friends. This money is being raised to put siding on the old schoolhouse and do minor repairs to preserve it. Since the 1940s, the former one-room schoolhouse located at Bismark Highway and Round Lake Road, has been owned and maintained by local residents as a non-profit institution and used as a com­ munity center. It is the last re­ maining structure of the village of Bismark which flourished in the 1870s. Fund-raising efforts will continue during the next year, as nearly $6,000 is needed. Donations will e accepted. For further details, call the committee at 726-0415 or 726-1185. Total dividends paid by the Franklin Utilities Fund have increased 28 out of the last 44 years. And, while past performance cannot guarantee future results, Franklin managers continue to emphasize growth of income and capital as major investment objectives. The fund invests in public utility companies located primarily in high-growth areas of the nation. Call today for free information. Phone 726-0580 s STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD/SIPC 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 Yes' I would like afree prospectus containing more complete information on the t Franklin Utilities Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. For Sale Name Address Clty/State/Zip FRANKLIN Daytime P Franklin Distributors, Inc. % 6’ LIGHTED BAKERY CASE 2 glass shelves, $100. 517-852-1945.______________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Three bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. First floor laundry. Owner's anxi­ ous. (N-88) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home with first floor laundry. Newer windows. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) Owner says sell! Only $64,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Ionia area. Includes all bldgs., 17 plus/minus acres, good paved road location. Call Bob Gardner at 726-0331 for more information (CH-109) Three bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Great for horses. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-109. JUST LISTED! Perked 33 acre parcel with approx. 7 acres of woods. Excellent deer hunting area. Land contract terms. L-108. NEW LISTING! Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads and the Thornapple River. Trees. Land contract terns. L-107. NEW LISTING! Approx. 32 acre parcel that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield and a 36x60 pole barn. Paved road location. Good hunting! Land contract terms. Nice two bedroom home located in Hastings. SOLD AT AUCTION lor $34,500 on August 24! UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - 76 acres with fantastic home. Large barns. Located near Williamston. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 160 acre farm to be offered in individual parcels and as a whole. Two story home, some woods. CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe A Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 6 Customer convenience is key to Carl's Market store improvement near the bakery area. Footings for the covered en­ tryway were being laid last week. During the contraction phase customers are being rerouted through a temporary entry door installed west of the old door. “Hopefully, the customers will bear with us during the remodeling,’’ said Jeanette Joseph, who with her husband Donald and their four sons own and operate Carl’s Markets in Nashville, Sun­ field, Lake Odessa and Dimondale. The project is ex- by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A remodeling project started last week at Carl’s Super Market in Nashville is aimed at enhanced shopping convenience and improved handicapped accessibility. FFC Construction Co. of Grand Rapids is general con­ tractor on the project, which includes an enlarged protected entryway with ramp and automatic doors, a new ser­ vice desk-video center near the front door, and an expand­ ed deli section to be relocated Have a Safe & Happy Labor Day Weekend Styles-R-Us Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate pected to take about two mon­ ths to complete. Major rearrangements in the store will involve turning the checkout lanes and all aisles from their present east­ west pattern to a north-south mode. The checkout counters will be located just inside an open arch leading from the enclosed entryway where shopping carts will be stored. “It will be more convenient and easier to shop,’’ noted Jeanette Joseph. Son Bob Joseph, manager ofthe Nashville store, said the changes will be a “really nice” improvement. He pointed out a coffee center to be located near the deli, where table and chairs will be pro­ vided for shoppers who want to take a break. The expanded deli and bakery center will be con­ tinually manned during store hours, noted Mrs. Joseph. The produce section will be moved to what is now the “pop aisle” on the north wall; the meat counter on the east wall and the frozen food sec­ tion on the south wall will re­ main in place. The present office now near the old entryway will be relocated to the back room area in the east end of the store. The currently adjacent MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER TIM BURD HUBERT DENNIS SANDY LUNDQUIST 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 852-1543 .Eves. JERI BAKER “Salesperson off the Month” for August “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME • STATE ST. • NASHVILLE - Nicely decorated, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry & garage on corner lot. Possession at close. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer. (N-153) 3 BEDROOMS & 1% BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) Congratulations! “JERI” NASHVILLE • NOW $59,500 • LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) “COUNTRY HOME” ON 5 ACRES NE OF VERMONTVILLE - Nice 4 bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) “specials” aisle will be mov­ ed to the west wall. The Josephs built their store at 999 Reed St. in 1971, and about 10 years ago attached a sizable addition to the west side of the building. A Spartan store, Carl’s cur- rently employs 52 full or part­ time employees at its Nashville location. From Our Readers ... Former township treasurer mourned... To the editor: Along with relatives and a host of friends, I mourn our loss in the death of Jane Thran. Jane was the able Vermont­ ville Township Treasurer for nearly all ofthe 18 years that I served Vermontville as a member of the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. We became friends as well as col­ leagues in local government. I missed very few of the Ver­ montville Township Board meetings and the friendship and respect grew. Jane was a low-key person, but one with a great deal of talent. Her warm personality was such that in my own definition, she was “gentle Jane.” In her life she had to deal with problems of health and the untimely loss of her hus­ band, Carl, several years ago. Yet when you met her there was always that serenity within herself and the warmth of her caring reaching out to others. As I said earlier, Jane and I were personal friends, and she was the kind that you could always count on. Both Rosa and I treasure the memory of having the privilege of both knowing and loving her. Our Lord loved her even more. He has taken her to be with Him through all of eter­ nity. Vermontville has lost another special citizen, but she has only transferred her address to “Route No. 1 Heaven.” That is our consolation. Edgar Fleetham Eaton County Commissioner Retired Caleb’s Mill Peaches • Plums Apples 8301 Valley — Vermontville 726-1102 Closed Sunday Three Bedroom Country Home 3193 E. QUIMBY RD. (M-79) Located on a large lot, privacy fence, & M.F.L. The price: $44,900. Call Jean Chase today. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. MILLER REAL ESTATE l 37 W. State St., Hastings REALTOFf Office Phone: 616-945-5182 Home Phone: 616-367-4451 T=T VACANT LAND 6 ACRES - NEAR CHARLOTTE Perked for building site. (Cor­ ner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer. (VL-16O) 114 ACRES (APPROX.), 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are approximate.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) GOOD “STARTER” OR “RETIRE­ MENT” HOME IN HASTINGS. 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees — one block from Southeastern Elementary School. Call Homer for more details. (H-162) 40 ACRE FARM - WEST OF VER­ MONTVILLE - 3 or 4 bedroom home, 1 % C natural woodwor'^OrIies s 2 barns & other otTouildings. Shade trees, fruit & berries. Maple Valley Schools. Call Homer. (F-158) Bob Joseph, manager of Carl’s Market in Nashville, points out a temporary en­ trance installed last week at the store on Reed Street. An expanded new en­ tryway will be part of a remodeling project to enhance shopping convenience. 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop rd. & approved build­ ing site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ACRES ■ VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suit­ able for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) and Tours, Inc. 3525 W. Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 NEW LISTING: VERMONTVILLE Nice family home • 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many newer improvements. Large yard w/trees. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) (616) 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738 1992-93 TOURS NASHVILLE - Sept. 10-13 • TRE-MENDUS ORCHARD - Sent 21 GERITOL FOLLIES - Sept. 24 • NASHVILLE GOSPEL QUARTET CONVENTION - Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 • MACKINAC ISLAND/ AGAWA CANYON - Sept. 29 - Oct 2 • GETTY^RURn SHOPPING HOPPINGT RmruCoC°LONIAL WILLIAMSBURG - Oct. 16-23 SHOPPING - BIRCH RUN - Oct. .24 • BRANSON, MO - Oct 25-30 SHOPPING - SCHAUMBERG, IL - Nov. 14 NIAGARA FALLS • Festival ofLights - Nov. 21-23 BRANSON, MO - Festival ofLights - Dec. 8-13 FLORIDA - Jan. 2-18, 1993 For our brochure, write us or call... 616-374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 7 Castleton supervisor's name removed from Nov. 3 ballot by David T, Young Editor Castleton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley’s name was removed last week from the November general elec­ tion ballot. The action was taken by unanimous vote of the Barry County Board of Election Commissioners, which in- cluded Probate Judge Richard Shaw, County Clerk Nancy Boersma and County Treasurer Sue VandeCar. Cooley may seek a writ of mandamus from Barry Coun­ ty Circuit Court or he may run for supervisor as a write-in candidate in November. He was conferring with his at­ torney, Mike McPhillips. Superintendent’s Corner We need help from our friends! BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks As a time in our history when more is expected from our schools than ever before, we lack an ingredient I believe is essential to our long-term success. That ingredient is enough visible and helpful friends. It is not unusual to have people who are in opposition to a plan or proposal for improvement by educational leaders come to a meeting or write letters to an editor or board expressing their views. However, it is rare to have those who are in favor of plans and proposals become visible in support in a similar fashion or number. It has been said that the majority of our society is silent. So­ meone also has said that we need more “critical lovers” and fewer “unloving critics.” Why do schools need visible and helpful friends? The reasons are the same as for individuals. Friends encourage us to keep on striving to do our best. They help pick us up when we are down. They often provide a helping hand. They make it possible for us to achieve much more than we could do alone. How can you become a visible, helpful friend of education? One way is to be willing to meet with us to discuss our common interests and goals. Another is to take the time to speak or write supportive communications. A third is to volunteer to supply a helping hand where needed. There are many other possibilities. To get started, I am asking you to contact me personally or in writing ifyou want to be included in a group I am calling “The Friends of Education. ” If at all possible, your personal contact should be made on Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. I realize that this is early, but we will plan to have dessert available to make it possible for you to shorten your supper time peparations. We will discuss how you can be a visible and helpful friend ofeducation at the 6 p.m. meeting and invite you to remain for at least the first part of the 7 p.m. board meeting when our an­ nual “State of the School” report will be given to help you understand what is happening in education today. If you cannot attend this meeting, please do the second best thing and contact me personally in advance to indicate your interest. It will take extra effort to be a visible and helpful friend of education. However, if you are willing to pay the price, I can guarantee you that you will be thankful that you did. Education has never needed or benefitted more from visible and helpful friends. Likewise no one benefits more than those who befriend other people worthwhile causes such as education. We will be Ctosect labor Sat., Sept. 5, Sun., Sept. 6 Mon., Sept. 7 WINTER HOURS STARTING TUES., SEPT. 8 Monday thru Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sunday The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! Shaw said Cooley’s name would be removed because of a violation of a 1988 state election law that does not allow independent or “no par­ ty” candidates in one election to file a qualifying petition to run for another office on a Democratic or Republican ticket during the same calen­ dar year. Cooley filed as a “no par­ ty” candidate for Nashville Village President in December 1991 and the elec­ tion took place on March 9, 1992. He then filed for another term as Republican Castleton Township Super­ visor in May. The state elections bureau, in three separate opinions, has stated that Cooley is preclud­ ed seeking a partisan office for all of 1992 because of his attempt to seek the village president’s position as a “no party” candidate in March. Shaw moved to have Cooley’s name removed “as a person who fits in with those restrictions... Therefore, he’s not properly certifiable as a candidate.” Shaw said that it was very clear that ' Cooley’s name should not be on the ballot, but it was not clear ifthe Elec­ tions Commission had the power to remove it. Two weeks earlier, the Barry County Board of Can­ vassers refused to take that same step and certified the primary election results that showed he had 219 votes for Castleton Township Super­ visor. The canvassers were acting on an opinion from Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who held that the Board of Canvassers’ power only deals with clerical func­ tions and it cannot take a can­ didate’s name off a ballot. There wasn’t much prece­ dent in having an Elections Commission rule on the mat­ ter. Both Crowley and Carol Jones Dwyer used the same case in their arguements for and against the Elections Commission making a ruling. Dwyer and her husband, Robert, brought the elections law to the attention of Castleton Township Clerk Junia Jarvie on the night ofthe primary. Jarvie said she accepted Cooley’s petitions in May because it was her understan­ ding that he filed in 1991 for village president and filed for supervisor in 1992, so there wasn’t a problem. She said she and Boersma talked with state officials, who left them with the impres­ sion that a candidate cannot file twice in the same calendar year. The Castleton clerk said she talked with elections specialist Doretha Blair. But Blair sent a letter to Boersma, dated Aug. 21, in which she said, “Although Mr. Cooley’s nomination has been duly certified by the Board of County Canvassers, Mr. Cooley is ineligible to ap­ pear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot, as provided under Michigan election law, MCL 168,590g.” Blair added, however, that “We find no authority in statute which permits the Barry County Election Com­ mission to remove Mr. Cooley’s name from the ballot in the present instance. If Mr. Cooley’s name is removed from the Nov. 3 general elec­ tion ballot for the foremen­ tioned cause, it appears that this action must be taken through the courts.” But Carol Dwyer said the case of Southeastern Michigan Fair Budget vs. Killeen in 1986 provided precedent, an Cooley could launch a “I haven’t made up my opinion that Crowley write-in campaign, but there mind yet,” he said. “I won’t disagreed with. has been no opinion issued as know until I confer again Robert Dwyer said the to whether that would be (sometime this week) with my Election Commission should legal, either. attorney.” make a ruling because errors He has not said what he McPhillips has been doing of government shouldn’t have plans to do, either run a write­ some research on the matter. to be corrected by private in or go to court. Cooley has retained his at­ citizens. torney at his own expense. “It probably should be done in reverse,” Dwyer said. Boersma asked why the Dwyers, whom she regards as experts in election laws, did not bring the law to the clerk’s attention until the night of the ■ VFW Post 8260, Nashville, Mi. primary. Carol Dwyer said she and her husband came across the statute in the December issue of “The Polling Place” mon­ ths after Cooley filed for Roast Pork/Dressing village office. Cabbage Rolls & Stuffed Peppers Crowley said perhaps the I; commission would want to Serving...5:30 to 7:30 rule because Cooley would have a clearer right (than the Chairpersons: Mary Maus & Linda' Dunkelberger other side) as the aggrieved party to seek relief in circuit court. “We don’t have direction in this statute,” Shaw said. “It’s Maple Valley Athletic Boosters too bad this happened.” Crowley said, “What is before the board is a section of law that has not been inter­ preted before. I think it really 1/2 Chicken Only is important that the board make a determination.” Just before moving to have Va Chicken Dinner. Cooley removed from the ballot, Shaw said, “It’s up to a circuit judge to tell us we’re 14 Chicken Dinner. wrong.” With Cooley’s removal, there will be only one name for supervisor in Castleton FULLER STREET Township on the Nov. 3 ballot, that of Democrat Ron ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bracy, who qualified with NASHVILLE write-ins during the primary. PENNY SUPPER j Saturday, Sept. 5,1992 PM PM Chicken Dinner $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 Sept. 4 • 4-7 pm Lactaid Fleet Enema Drops 12 qt. Supply or Caplets 12’s Listerine Advil or Listermint 32 oz. Tablets or Caplets 24’s Efferdent Benadryl Tablets 60’s Tampax Tampons 32’s Tablets or Kapseals 24 s Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray or Nasal Drops 15 ml. Elixir 4 oz..... $3.19 Opti-Free Disinfecting Solution 12oz.................. $5.59 Opti-Clean or Opti-Clean II 20 ml.................. $4.39 Opti-Zyme Cleaning Tablets 24’s........... $6.77 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 8 Auditor says Nashville needs more computer reports by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A computer program being used in Nashville's water and sewer bookkeeping system does not provide sufficient monthly reports, according to the village auditor. “The water and sewer bill­ ing system on the computer does not produce reports that allow the treasurer to recon­ cile balances due to the village from one month to the next,’’ reported John Walker of Walker & Fluke, certified public accountants, of Hastings. Walker reviewed his recent audit with members of the village council at last Thurs­ day’s meeting. The current computer system produces a daily posting journal, but does not produce an accounts receivable trial balance (which would show how much is owed to the village by each customer both current and past due), a separate billing journal (to show how much was billed during the month by customer), a receipts jour­ nal (showing how much was paid during the month by customer), an adjustments journal (to show all ad­ justments made to accounts during the month), an aged trial balance (showing all customer accounts and whether they were current or past due, and if so how much past due), and a “turn-off’ report (listing all customers to Diana’s Place The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. HOURS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone be turned off in accordance with village policies). “These reports are the minimum that the system should produce in order for the treasurer to have enough information to balance from one period to the next,” Walker noted. The program presently in use by the village was part ofa package deal offered by Maple Valley Computer Center when Nashville pur­ chased its system from the company in 1990. In other comments, Walker said the council should review the village budget on a periodic basis to be sure they are not exceeding the spen­ ding limits set in the annual document. If adjustments to the budget are necessary dur­ ing the fiscal year, they can legally be made only by resolution of the council. * ‘It is recommended that the village closely monitor the ex­ penditures in relation to amounts appropriated and amend the budget when necessary, ” Walker said. “The (Putnam Public) library should also follow this same procedure.” The auditor also recom­ mended that the general fund be reimbursed in a more time­ ly manner for payroll expenditures paid out of it. Reimbursement now is made on a monthly basis, often leaving general fund tem­ porarily unable to pay its own bills. Walker thanked the village staff for their cooperation dur­ ing his audit, and said he will be happy to meet with the local computer consultant to explain why the sewer and water department reports are needed and what information each of them should contain. The auditor also told the council that its water depart­ ment is operating at a deficit. “The water department is not taking in enough in for future epxansion and repairs,” he warned. In another matter Thursday, council members heard Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson ask them to consider a burning ban in the village. He said annual leafburning seems to create “one neighborhood squabble after another in this town.” President Ray Hinckley said he agreed with such a ban. “Even though (the village) picks up leaves, some people still bum them,” he said. 852-9481 Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu, events NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING September 10, 1992, 7 p.m. at the council chambers in Nashville. Purpose: The Nashville Baptist Church has petitioned the Council to abandon the west 1/4 of the east-west alley between Phillips and Cleveland Streets. Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 2 Sausage and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, bread, oleo, baked apple. Thursday, Sept. 3 Seafood croquettes, squash, green beans, oleo, pears, tarter sauce. Friday, Sept. 4 Stuffed peppers, baked beans, carrots, bread, oleo, fruit. Monday, Sept. 7 Closed. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Beef pepper steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, Oriental blend, bread, oleo, mandarin orange. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Maple valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES • Phone 852-9275 • MONDAY: Accounting 6:00-10:00 Office Update 6:00-10:00 Intro to IBM/PC Basic Programming 7:00-10:00 Jazz Exerc. for Adultsi 7:00-8:00 Jazz Class for 7-12 Year Olds TUESDAY: Welding & Machine Shop Computer Science: Appleworks Intro to IBM/PC Plastic Canvas Doll Making Jr. Karate Open Karate Baton Twirling WEDNESDAY: Woodworking Jazz Exercise THURSDAY: Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Typing, Beg.-Adv. Sewing & Creative Crafts Gymnastics Word Processing, WordPerfect Hunter Safety Community Band 8 wks. 8 wks. MVHS MVHS Wolff Wolff pm $20.00 9/28/92 pm $40.00 9/14/92 16 wk. or $3.50 ea. 6 wks. 8 wks. lOlVHS Fuller St. Steinbrecher Diebold $30.00 $30.00 6:00-7:00 pm $36.00 9/14/92 8 wks. Fuller St. Diebold 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 9/15/92 8 wks. MVHS Kipp 6:00-10:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm $30.00 $20.00 9/15/92 9/29/92 8 wks. 6 wks. MVHS MVHS Hunt Steinbrecher pm pm pm pm $25.00 $12.00 $20.00 $32.00 9/22/92 9/15/92 9/15/92 9/15/92 5 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. 8 wks. Gorman MVHS Maplewd . OSKA Maplewd. OSKA Fuller St.Heaton 6:00-10:00 pm See Monday $30.00 9/16/92 8 wks. MVHS Schneiderhan 6:00-10:00 pm 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 $30.00 9/17/92 9/17/92 8 wks. 8 wks. MVHS MVHS Hunt Wolff 7:00-9:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm $15.00 $40.00 9/24/92 9/10/92 8 wks. 8 wks. MVHS Fuller St. Forest Thompson MVHS MVHS Wolff 7:00-10:00 6:00-7:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-7:00 MVHS Homecoming parade, set for 6 p.m. Oct. 16. — Approved a request by Maple Valley Adult Education to string a banner across Main Street, promoting its program. — Heard local resident Carroll Wolff praise Scott Decker, assistant director of the village Department of Public Works, for his recent help in connecting the Wolff household to village water service. Village officials also confirmed for Wolfftheir July 23 decision not to correct a driveway problem at his home at 307 Center Court. The village replaced an underdrive drainage tube at no cost in 1984 and now the tube is ris­ ing, causing the driveway to heave and leaving rainwater standing in the ditch. Hin­ ckley said private contractors installed drainage tubes at all other homes in the Fuller Heights subdivision and the village should not have been involved. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: September 2 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 3 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 9 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. September 10 - Clarksville Field Crop Plot Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., preregister by calling 948-4862. September 14 - 4-H Goat Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 16 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office. September 17 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 19 - Speed Show sponsored by 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Fairgrounds. — NOTICE — The Board of Commissioners for the Coun­ ty of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, August 19, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext 225 or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Country Estate 9/14/92 9/14/92 pm pm Events Wednesday, Sept. 2 Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise; Delton, Nutrition Ed. by Cor­ ally; Woodland, The Old Timers. Thursday, Sept. 3 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, cards, exercises. Friday, Sept. 4 - Hastings, blood pressure, cards, exer­ cises, bingo, reading; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Sept. 7 - Closed. Tuesday, Sept. 8 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards and exercises, Nutrition Ed. by Corally. Wilson pointed out that bur­ ning leaves can be a problem for anyone who is on oxygen or is bothered by asthma. Village Clerk Rose Heaton said an even worse problem is the trash barrel burning of “garbage and dirty diapers” by some village residents. Michigan’s Open Burning Act of 1993 will ban landfill­ ing and prohibit open burning of leaves, grass clippings and brush, effective next year. By 1996, all open burning will be banned in the state. Hinckley said Nashville of­ ficials win consult with Ver­ montville officals who have taken the first step toward ac­ quiring a compliance grant now being offered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The state funds help municipalities buy equipment to collect debris at curbside and establish a com­ posting site. In other business Thursday, the council: — OK’d a permit for the 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 9/17/92 8 wks. 6:00-9:00 pm $4.00 9/18/92 2 days 9:00 am-4:00 pm 9/19/92 Call Community Education 852-9275 2 /i ACRE HUNTER'S PARADISE Maple Valley Schools, shaded, newly remodeled, spacious 3 bedroom home, large deck. Two compartment basement with fireplace. $52,500. If you are contemplating moving to the country, this is a MUST SEE! Lloyd J. Eaton, Broker Office (517) 543-2022 WmS -<517)726-1122 <517)726-1122 Carol A. Patrick _________________________ (517)543-2004 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 9 Lions win girls' cage opener 64-55 The Maple Valley girls' basketball team grabbed its first win in the season opener Thursday, as it defeated GalesburgAugusta, 64-55. The Lions trailed G-A 28­ 24 at the half, but grabbed the lead in the third quarter by outscoring the Rams 25­ 17. They had a 49-45 edge going into the fourth period. Team depth and Jennifer Phenix told the story for the Lions, as 10 of their 11 players got on the scoreboard. Phenix led the Lions with School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Sept. 2 ♦Salad, *Burritos, reg./or sauce, *Tuna sand, carrots/celery, applesauce. Thursday, Sept. 3 ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, fresh fruit. Friday, Sept. 4 ♦Salad, *Fiestada, com, peaches. Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday, Sept. 8 ♦Salad, *Hot dog/bun, ♦Tuna and noodle casserole, FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling, wages for the non* experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shilt ope­ nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. applications accepted BETWEEN «:30 A.M. • 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of Corner ofM-37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S.E., Suite 150} (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)* £ t0.t broccoli, fruit juice, bread and butter sandwich, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Wednesday, Sept. 2 Chicken nuggets, w/dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Thursday, Sept. 3 Hamburger with bun, fries, fruit, no salad. Friday, Sept. 4 Pizza, com, pickles, fruit cocktail. Monday, Sept. 7 Spaghetti with meat, peas, bread and butter sandwich, trail mix. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Burrito, green beans, pears, salad. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Sept. 2 Hot Dog/bun, french fries, applesauce. No Salad today. Thursday, Sept. 3 Pizza, peas, fruit mix. No Salad today. Friday, Sept. 4 BBQ/bun, corn, fresh fruit, pudding. No Salad today. Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Mini-sub/bun, carrots, juice. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. rCL7p”H~ran(TsAVE~fi1 ■ Let Us Do The Dirty Work I I and You Can Have The! Fun of Refinishing..... । || THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman’ Nashville | i * Stripping * Repair ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing j — NEW HOURS — o , Tues., Thurs., and Fri. I 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance I Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners ■ Phone (517) 852-0943 21 points as she made 8 of 15 from the floor. Joy Stine netted 11 points, followed by Holly Taylor, eight; and Stephanie Bouwens and Sarah Leep, six apiece. Phenix also led Maple Valley in rebounds with 10 and steals with six. Taylor had seven rebounds and Stine grabbed six. Bouwens led the way in assists with six, Phenix had five and Stine three. Other leaders in steals, after Phenix, were Nicole Kirwin with four and Reading classes to be offered for adults in Maple Valley area Adults who would like to learn how to read, or would like to improve their reading, writing, or math skills, may call the Maple Valley Com­ munity Education at 852-9275. A reading class is offered Wednesday evenings at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. There is also reading instruction available in the daytime at the Learning Center in Nashville. For those people who do not feel comfortable in a classroom situation, there are reading tutors available. Lisa Wood and Taylor with three apiece "Our key was our depth.. We were able to play more players than they could. Our depth is going to be one of our strengths this year," ex- * plained Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese, who said he thought the game wasn't put away until the very end. "Even though we took control in the third quarter, the game was never totally decided until the last couple of minutes," he said. Maple Valley enjoyed a good shooting night, hitting 24 of 54 shots from the floor for about 44 percent. * Wedidn>t Vou w^en * Vou *urned &0’ * but weVou * £ £ when you turn I * HAPPY BIRTHDAY « I ★ DAD ★ : Next up for the Lions will be Portland St. Patrick at home on Tuesday, Sept. 8. * I Love, Dom, Nancy, Duska, Bob, Markie, Dawn, Todd, Diona & Derek 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each Additional Family Member * ...would like to thank the team for a good year. (Back row, left to right) Coach Wayne Kirwin, Jody Hickey, Sarah Kenyon, Andrea Hubka, Rachel Thompson, Erin Owen, Assistant Coach Phil Thompson; (front row, left to right) Sara Mapes, Tracy Hickey, Sandy Kangas, Sarah Hughes, Jenny Kangas. Missing from photo are: Marie Jewel and Nichole Kirwin. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free and reduced-priced meals for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk or Commodity School Programs. The following household size and income criteria will be used for determin­ ing eligibility. . ** * Hickey Electric NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICED MEAL TOTAL FAMILY SIZE tt A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS YEAR MONTH WEEK YEAR MONTH WEEK 8,853 11,947 15,041 18,135 21,229 24,323 27,417 30,511 738 996 1,254 1,512 1,770 2,027 2,285 2,543 171 230 290 349 409 468 528 587 12,599 17,002 21,405 25,808 30,211 34,614 39,017 43,420 1,050 1,417 1,784 2,151 2,518 2,885 3,252 3,619 243 327 412 497 581 666 751 835 + 3,094 + 258 + 60 + 4,403 + 367 + 85 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reducedprice meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal’s office in each school. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school: (1) monthly source of income received by each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of an adult household member. FOOD STAMP/AFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or “Aid to Families with Depen­ dent Children” (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child’s name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application. The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of deter­ mining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If the children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligi­ ble but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes employed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household’s income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the policy the Superintendent of Schools will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a fair hearing. This can be done by calling or writing the following official: Ozzie D. Parks, 11090 Nash. Hwy., Vermontville, Ml 49096. Each school and the Maple Valley Administration Building have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap. If any member of a household believes they have been discriminated against, they should write immediately to the Secretary ofAgriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 10 Nashville woman receives Remington 'Top seller' award Mary Burpee of Nashville, resident and unit manager with Lady Remington Fashion Jewelry, recently won the “Top Unit Seller” award and a $1,000 cash bonus by John Kiple, president, and Victor Kiam, chairman of Lady Remington Fashion Jewelry at the company’s Annual Con­ ference held in Chicago. She won her unit generating more than $85,000 in sales from June 1991 to May 1992. Because of her achievements, she was also appointed to the Lady Remington Advisory Board. Burpee has been involved in direct sales for over three years, more than one year with Lady Remington. She said she resigned from herjob at the Michigan National Bank to pursue a career in direct selling in order to have the flexibility to be her own boss and earn an unlimited income. She personally has generated more than $58,700 in sales this year and has four people working under her. “I love the jewelry and specializes in in-home jewelry believe in the service that and accessory fashion shows Lady Remington provides,” with over 2000 sales represen­ said Burpee. While she was in Chicago tatives nationally and receiving her award, a most internationally. Over four million people unfortunate disaster happen­ ed. A fire raged through her are involved in the direct sell­ ing industry as a full-fledged home, causing $60,000 worth of damage and the Burpees career or a profitable second lost over 50 percent of their job. As a result, 80 percent of possessions. “Lady Remington helped the working population in this me get back on my feet,” said service industry are women. Burpee. “All of my supplies Women like the flexible hours and the fact that they can set were destroyed in the fire. Lady Remington was kind their own schedules and make enough to provide me with as much money as they want. “Working only four to six what I needed. If I had a regular 9 to 5 job, I would not hours per week,” says Kiple, of had the ease of changing “our fashion advisors earn my schedule to fit my personal $400 to $600 per month—or any multiple of that.” needs.” Lady Remington requires “I am very proud of Mary,” said Kiple. “She no up front investment. Each worked hard to achieve her new recruit receives a loaner goals, was still able to find kit, costs of which are reim­ time to be with her family and bursed to the company has bounced back from her through future commissions. Burpee is now expanding tragedy.” Lady Remington Fashion her business and has a few Jewelry is a leader in the $12 openings for people interested billion direct sales and service in either part or full-time industry. The company work. For further informa­ tion, call her at 517-852-9306. Mary Burpee receives her award from Lady Remington Fashion Jewelry Presi­ dent John Kiple (left) and Chairman Victor Kiam. Jayvee eagers win opener with Galesburg-Augusta 28-20 erry Mu FOR ORE* 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville (517) 852-0760 THE WOOZY! INTERNATIONALJftO AM Bring your own foursome. OCT. 4 • 12 NOON Limited to first 22 teams. SENIORS: Tues., Sept. 22 18 HOLE TOURNAMENT Shotgun start. Bring your own foursome. PARENT/CHILD TOURNAMENT Saturday, Sept. 26,1992 • Prizes & Trophy Call the number above for details. The junior varsity girls basketball team opened its 1992 season successfully with a 28-20 victory Thursday against Galesburg-Augusta. The Lions jumped out to a early 8-2 lead at the end of Sunday Morning 9:00 a.m. Labor Day Morning 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning 9:00 a.m. Friday Night High Stake 6:00 p.m. Q fIvnlrl -4I WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Coupon j Expires 9/9/92 R| 9 or 18 Holes Void Leagues, Weekends, Holidays and Scrambles Robin Hale led the attack with nine points and five re­ bounds. Allison Burpee added six points and Tracy Hickey had seven steals. The Lions’ next game will be Tuesday, CHADD chapter to meet Sept. 10 The C.H.A.D.D. chapter of Hastings, a non-profit parent­ based organization formed to ★ SCRAMBLE NOTICES ★ TUESDAY NIGHT SINGLE (Unmarried) 6:00 p.m. one and a 15-5 halftime ad­ vantage. They extended their lead to 20-4 in the third, but foul trouble let Galesburg back into the game. Three Lions fouled out, but they held on for the win. VanViews to mark 50th anniversary The children of Robert and Irene VanLiew announce a 50th wedding anniversry open house in the First Presbyterian, 162 Bridge St., Dimondale, Mich. 48821 from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6. For more informa­ tion, call 646-6903. No gifts, please. we Care About Kids Maple Valley Teachers care about the quality of your child’s education, yet we still lack a completed bargaining agreement. While we hope to avoid an interruption of your child’s education, such a situation may occur. If so, here are some suggestions you might use at home: • Develop a daily schedule. • Take trips to the library; read with your child. • Watch the news together and discuss current events • Use art materials like construction paper or paints. • Review basic math. • Take trips to art museums, science centers or zoos. we want a fair contract! Ifyou have questions call: Dr. Ozzie Parks 852-9699 or 852-9732 Ron Tobias 852-9476 Joe Briggs 1-543-5575 Carroll Wolff 852-9053 John Krolik 726-1073 Bonnie Leep 852-1540 Dave Tucker 726-1222 Ted Spoelstra 852-0785 MAPLE VALLEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION • MEA/NEA better the lives of youngsters with attention deficit disorder (ADD) and those who care for them, will meet Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the American Red Cross office, 116 E State St. Jeannie Hansen, an educator who holds a master’s degree in learning disabilities, will be guest speaker for the evening. For more information, phone 945-3890. For Sale Automotive In Memoriam FOR SALE 1977 Pontiac Cata­ lina 4 door. Good body, no rust New exhaust, good tires. Needs motor. $400. or best offer. Call 948-2875 after 5:30. Can be seen at 416 E. South St., Hastings. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Lee R. Christopher, who passed away four years ago, on September 7th. Memories of the time we shared can never be replaced. Just as the loss we bore will never be forgotten. We cannot bring the old days back or the times we shared with you, but in our hearts there will always be a special place for you. Lovingly remembered always, Your family Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. HARDWOODS: Oak, Cherry, Maple, Basswood, Ash, Walnut, Kiln dried. 945-5528._______ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation*Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.________ HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Sept. 8, at home against Portland St. Patrick. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Birth announcement SALES & SERVICE Sarah Elizabeth bom to Janet Smith and Glen Dillon on August 5, 1992 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital, weighing 3 lbs., 15Vi ozs., 17 inches long. 4” to 12” WELLS PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OV.J EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A' SPECIALTY Estimates Availably (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. vermOntvilub COBB' Richard R. Cobb, owner'* mick lic. #174« RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS K) Do-it-yourself • VA” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 11 Florida hurricane spares two families with local ties David Mace (center) rather reluctantly accepts temporary ownership of "Willard" the goat as club officers Tammy James and Dennis Vanderhoef look on. With a donation to the Maple Valley Jaycees, Mace was able to order delivery of the goat to the person of his choice. Willard" the goat raises $325 for local Jaycee programs 0744 “Willard,” the goat, made adept at jumping in and out of the rounds of the Maple the pickup truck used for Valley community Saturday delivery. and Sunday, raising $325 for Ronald Tobias, local farmer the local Jaycees. and school board member, He also raised plenty of was first to receive the animal curiosity and laughter in his in a drawing conducted Satur­ travels. day morning. Tickets sold by Most ofthe recipients in the the Jaycees through last Fri­ round-robin exchange of the day gave purchasers the right smelly animal were good to list their choice of goat sports about the unexpected recipient. arrival of “Willard” at their As first “owner” of the homes or places of business goat, Tobias was entitled to and gladly shelled out dona­ make a donation and name the tions to the Maple Valley second recipient to keep the Jaycees to keep the billy goat chain going. Names of on the move. senders were kept confidential A free-will contribution en­ throughout the campaign. titled the donor to name who When the goat was in the community should be delivered to David Mace next to take delivery of the shortly after noon Saturday, it goat. had already had several tem­ Throughout the fund-raiser, porary “homes.” “Willard” remained an The delivery of “Willard” amicable sport about his fre­ at the front door of Mace quent transfers to new sur­ Pharmacy on Nashville’s roundings and became quite Main Street attracted the curiosity of passersby. Several stopped to pet the animal (while trying to stay well downwind). Mace came out of the store long enough to accept the animal and send it on its way along with a donation to the Jaycees. “Everybody’s been a real good sport,” said Dennis Vanderhoef, Maple Valley Jaycees management vice president, Saturday as he made deliveries with the help of several other club members. “Willard” was given rest periods during his 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. outings. An old goat, he was bought by the club at auction. All proceeds of the raffle will be used in the communi­ ty, Vanderhoef said. The Jaycees plan to use the funds toward a scholarship for a Maple Valley senior. They by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer When Hurricane Andrew ripped through Florida, skip­ ped across the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into Louisiana last week, the storm spared at least two families with ties to the Nashville community. Les Murphy, son of David and Rosalie Murphy, lives at Lafayette, La., in the storm’s path. He saw some of its fury but escaped any serious consequences. A 1977 Maple Valley High School graduate, Les and his 8-year-old daughter Anne left their second-story apartment on the east side of the city before the storm hit Wednes­ day. They took shelter in the home of a friend west of Lafayette and remained there until the storm passed. In a phone call Sunday, Les told his parents they came through the hurricane unscathed. The Murphys’ apartment and the bookstore he owns and operates on the east side of town were untouched. Although many trees were uprooted and electricity and phone service were lost for several days, “everybody he knew came through without any damage,” reported his mother. Les told her that the storm lost much of its power when it veered north over the Atchafalaya River and bayou system which lies east of Lafayette. The Murphys learned from a longtime resident ofthe area that “We didn’t get the water we should have gotten” in a hurricane of that strength. Regardless,“it was an ex­ perience I’d just as soon not go through again,” Les said. And Anne Murphy told her grandmother: “I was really scared.” Several towns southeast of Lafayette in south-central Louisiana suffered extensive damage from the storm, with winds gusts to 160 mph. On Monday, when Hur­ ricane Andrew slashed across Florida, more than 60,000 homes were wrecked, leaving some 200,0000 homeless. One lucky family to escape the storm’s fury was visiting her parents, Ted and Corey Ohler, owners and operators of Maple Valley Concrete Products in Nashville. Mona Phaff, her husband Jerry and their 3-month-old daughter Emiley were in M.V. area residents potluck to resume Sept. 15 On second Tuesday of each month, Maple Valley area residents meet for a potluck and program. The first get together will be Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m.. in the library at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. There will be an op­ portunity to visit with others and have an enjoyable afternoon. Michigan when the storm hit. Fortunately, their home at Boca Raton, north of Miami, was undamaged. The couple had come to Michigan via Kentucky to .in­ troduce the new baby to relatives in both families. As the storm approached Florida the Phaffs called home to instruct a college stu­ dent staying in their house to prepare it for the storm by folding down built-in canopies over the windows. After the storm passed, another phone call assured the Phaffs that while there had been a “lot of rain and wind, and a lot oftrees uprooted” in the area there was no damage to their home, reported Cory Ohler Friday. The vistors left Michigan Thursday to return home. With estimated losses now running as much as $30 billion, Hurricane Andrew is being called the costliest natural disaster in U. S. history. Some 20 people are believed to have lost their lives in the storm, including four in the Bahamas. TOOLS * Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. c&w ’toOL SALTS GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ HASTINGS Waiting patiently in the back of a pickup truck for delivery to his next "home," the old goat attracted plenty of attention Saturday on Nashville's Main Street. FALL LEAGUES FORMING Women: Monday 9:00 p.m. 4 Women Team: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Men: Wednesday 9:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mixed: Saturday 7 p.m. Sunday Every Other Week 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. — Teams and Individuals Needed — INCENTIVE: Start a new league and earn FREE bowling and pro shop merchandise, if you have 4, 6 or 8 teams (or more) call for more information to incentives. LAKEVIEW BOWLING LANES 1223 Lakeview Drive Lake Odessa, Ml 374-4881 hope to make the goat raffle an annual event. The local chapter recently was re-established. Jaycees, active in the community some 25 years ago, conducted several successful goat raffles in that era and played a big role in Nashville’s 1969 centennial celebration. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. □ LAKEWOOD □ MAPLE VALLEY □ MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE 948-4453 can... ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Snider’s • MIDDLEVILLE Pastoor’s �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 1, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery Where Quality Counts OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 We reserve the right to limit quantities 160 S. Main, Vermontville M flat JU and correct errors in printing. J • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5,1992 • U S D A PCkhAoBicMe 1 '/ i ic h a Ranch steak usda USDA Choice Boneless Beef Choice Boneless Beef lish Roast Petite Steak Leon's Leon's Country Style America's Finest Macaroni salad ^Potato Salad T-Bone Steak T lb sssssssssssS RODUCE s9* Banana s US *1 Turb ana 5 fIl QQ GROCERIES GROCERIES 10 oz. Shurfresh Cheddar, Colby, Longhorn 90 ct. Sparkle Paper Towels 33 Cheese 14 oz. Banquet Mich., Round White Potatoes .,, 33 Campbell’s 12 oz. dfe M^W I fAlk Mdk Snow White Mushrooms Spanish, OJumbo Slincinigons fiM®® wwvwMWTOTOwtwMBOTar 24 oz. Ore Ida Shredded Frozen Dinners 33* IHash Browns 5 lb. Big Chief $r4179 4 oz. Pennsylvania Dutch Brand 5 lb. Pillsbury £5 f|lO flO9 6 pack Squeeze It Su Flour Mushrooms Fruit Drinks BAKERY 7\ ¥2 I I I I ) ( Save MOO on ONE 2 Liters 5EPSI, (M 89< EFFECTIVE AUG. 31 THRU SEPT. 5, 1992 ) FREE 2-liter (Up to $1.65 value) at the checkout. BUY any combination ot TWO 6-count Fun Pak . ami GET QNE 2-liter 7UP FREeT.^iimw). 60 ►$ Good only at Vermontville Grocery C* 1” BEVERAGES} gallons EFFECTIVE AUG.. 31 THRU SEPT.., 5, 1992 o3 f 3P 3 Shurfresh 8 Pack Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns' I2/$100 Milk ilk III 79« 79* Pizzas 9 oz. Banquet Heatherwood Farms Vit. D, 2% or l/z% ( 2/SJ 7 oz. Shurfresh Frozen Cream Pies DAIRY I Ml Good only at Vermontville Grocery flavor), � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-09-08.pdf 92cf5e2660eedc86dacd401728102a92 PDF Text Text MST1WGS PUBLIC LIBiUUtf 12! S CHURCH ST. RATINGS. Ml 490 490581893 Bulk faW PAID US. POSTAC* HASTINGS, IM 4W94 MW* Dfc£ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 6 — Tuesday, September 8, 1992 Mediators, MV staff union talks continue by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter After a four-hour mediation session last Wednesday evening, spokespersons for the both the Maple Valley Board of Education and the Education Support Personnel Association offered different views of progress made in contract negotiations. “Things are moving in the right direction,” said Harlow Claggett, labor relations specialists with the Michigan Association of School Boards. ‘‘Some conceptual agreements on some critical issues” were reached but not to the point ofachieving a for­ mal tenative agreement. But according to MVESPA President Kim Hansen, “Not a whole lot was accomplished ” in the session with the mediator. “We have reached agreement on a few items, but very few.” Hansen said he feels the mediation session was too short to conduct any serious bargaining. The two sides will meet with the mediator again this evening (Sept. 8), and Hansen said he hopes the hours of the meeting will not be limited. He recalls earlier years of contract bargaining when talks ran into the early hours of the morning, but in which agreements were finally ham­ mered out. Hansen says, “The biggest hangup (to a setdement) is that they want to change the language” of the contact. He said this is because of a number of MVESPA com­ plaints that have gone to arbitration over the past few years. Hansen claims the board would have saved money if it had paid the initial claims and avoided arbitration. The cases could have been settled for less if they had not gone to arbitration, according to Hansen. When the board lost a decision, it had to pay a settlement to the employee, plus the cost of arbitration. Claggett says a stumbling block to gaining a contract agreement with the MVESPA is a proposal by the union that would eliminate the top five steps in a 12-step pay scale based on seniority. “In some cases this would represent a 24 percent in­ crease (in wages) for some staff,” noted Claggett. “A See Mediation, Page2 Banquet marks Nashville Lions' 50th anniversary by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Twenty-one local men were organized 50 years ago, Sept. 29, 1942, as the Nashville Lions Club, and over the past half century the group has made many notable contribu­ tions to the community and now is more than double in size. A dinner and program at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria will celebrate the club’s golden anniversary. Current Lions President Willard Myers, Blair Hawblitz, a past president, and Charles “Bud” Irish, a club director, make up the banquet committee charged with planning the event. Myers’ wife, Bessie, also is playing an active role in hon­ ing details ofthe upcoming af­ fair, expected to draw an at­ tendance of well over 200. Reservations for the event will be accepted by club secretary Norman Stanton of Dowling until Sept. 11. Tickets are $9 each. Swede’s Restaurant of Mulliken will cater the meal of Swiss steak, stuffed chicken breasts and all the trimmings. The feast will be followed by a program of entertainment, presentations and an address by Kenneth Lautzenheiser of Jerome, Mich., past director of the In­ ternational Association of Lions Club. Jeff VanAman of Hastings, governor of Lions District 11-C-l, will be an honored guest, along with several past governors. “Ten past governors have signed up already,” said Stan­ ton last Tuesday. “We will have a whole tableful of them.” Also expected to attend the event are several represen­ tatives of the Battle Creek Lions .Club, sponsors of the organization of the Nashville Club in 1942. Musical entertainment will be provided by the fivemember “Hit ’n Miss Shakin’ Hammers” string band of Colon. Instruments include the hammered dulcimer, fid­ dle, guitar, banjo and bass. Also, Grandville Cutler of the Plainwell Lions, a past district governor, has agreed to lead the audience in group singing. John Moore, treasurer of the local club, will act as master of ceremonies. Two charter members ofthe Nashville Club are still living: Lawrence Hecker of Hastings and Bruce M. Randall of Ft. Myers, Fla. Hecker plans to attend the banquet, said Stan­ ton, but he has not heard whether Randall will be able to be present. At the time the club was formed, Hecker was a butcher and Randall operated the local lumber yard. A variety of oc­ cupations was reflected in the original roster of the Nashville Lions. Ralph V. Hess, then a local furniture dealer, was the first president of the club. Others on the roster besides Busy working on last-minute details for the Nashville Lions Club's 50th anniver­ sary celebration, scheduled for Sept. 21, are President Willard Myers (left), his wife Bessie Myers and Blair Hgwblitz, a past president. Hecker and Randall were Ward Butler, banker; Von W. Furniss, druggist; Claire Greenhoe, theatre operator; Donald F. Hinderlrter, Nashville News editor­ publisher; Gale Keihl, hard­ wareman; Edwin C. Kraft, postmaster; Carl A. Lentz, furniture maunufacturer; Dr. Stewart Lofdahl, surgeon; C. A. Middleton, Standard Stam­ ping Co. manager; Earl D. Olmstead, grain elevator operator; Arthur Pennock, meat wholesaler; Arlie A. Reed, superintendent of schools; Floyd L. Shaffer and See Lions 50, Page 3 It's school time in the valley Little LeeAnn Dunkelberger, 4, had lots to tell her mom after her first day of school last Tuesday. The daughter of Tony and Michelle Dunkelberger of Nashville, LeeAnn, who turned 5 Wednesday, is a stu­ dent in Theresa Duffy's Young Fives class at Fuller Street School. She and other beginners were greeted by parents, grandparents or babysitters as they disembarked at the school bus stop following their first forenoon session. Older students throughout the Maple Valley district started the new school year with a full slate of classes Tuesday. Vermontville Village Council OKs request to keep horses in village by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Three horses will have a new home on four acres inside the corporate limits of Ver­ montville after action Thurs­ day by the Village Council. After conducting a required public hearing on the matter, the board approved a request by Diane Voelker to keep three horses for her children’s use at the family home at 310 W. Main St. Livestock may be keep within the village limits only, with council approval, accor­ ding to an existing Vermonville ordinance. Several of the Voelkers’ neighbors communicated their sanction of the proposal to the council. Jim and Geri Mater and Kelly Smith were present to voice their approval, and Village Clerk Sharon Stewart read letters of support received from others: Esther Shepherd, Russ Kerbyson, Andrew and Darlene Joostbems, and Hessel and Madeline Forest. A fifth letter of support also was.-received, said Stewart, but it was not available for presentation at the meeting because the Voelkers couple was unexpectedly called out of town Thursday on a family emergency. Gary Murphy spoke out against the proposal, and a let­ ter of objection from Lee LaBrosse was read by Stewart. Murphy said, “I don’t want to be the ogre on this... but I am concerned about the type of fencing.” He said in the past when sheep were kept there, “I would come home and find them eating my rose bushes.” Trustee Donald Martin, a member of the council’s Or­ dinance Committee that earlier had reviewed the pro­ posal, said the committee recommended approval. “I see no problem,” said Martin. “We told her there would be a stipulation that she See request OK’d, Page 2 In This Issue... • Nasvhille students honored for reading program • ‘After School Special’ returns to Quimby Church • Maple Valley Lions open grid season Friday night • Syrup Queen takes part in Hastings parade �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 2 MEDIATION r number of people would get a significant increase.” The basiii1 ‘salaryi increase sought by thtAfmon is 7 per­ cent for clCtr Ktep of the pay scale. Urikr Jile'oid contract that expired tore* June 30, MVESPA5 per­ cent increases for each of the three years of the agreement. Hansen said the union pro­ posed to eliminate the top five steps of the scale in order to reach maximum pay scale sooner. Except for bus drivers, all ofwhom start at top pay scale, other Maple Valley support personnel now have to work 10 years to reach the max­ imum pay rate. Hansen cited schools at Grand Ledge, Bellevue and Fowler as ones where the top scale for support staff is continued from front page reached in from three to five years of service. Mediation talks are. set for Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the Maple Valley Education Association. The teachers are asking for a 9 percent salary incease the first year, and 6 percent for each of the second and third years ofa proposed three-year contract. The board is offer­ ing 3!4 percent for the first year and 3 percent each in the next two years. Sharlot Sours, MVEA president, said the union’s proposal is based on an average of salaries currently being paid teachers at three other comparably-sized Eaton County schools: Olivet, Bellevue and Potterville. Maple Valley has a veteran teaching staff, with more than — FREE — Flu Shots Sept, is • 6*8 p.m. — MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL — Sponsored by Vermontville Lions — DONATIONS ACCEPTED — half its members having at least 12 years of service. The support personnel union has a similar record. “Better than halfour people are at top scale now,” noted Hansen. Said Claggett, “The economic issues (in the con­ tract negotiations) are just larger than the money (available). The school district would find itself in im­ mediate need of additional millage” if the board ap­ proves proposals presented by the two unions. Hansen said he hopes the differences can be resolved. “We wish to avert a strike,” he concluded. The MVESPA members have signed a letter of agree­ ment extending their 1991-92 contract until a new agree­ ment is worked out or a 14-day notice of determina­ tion is tendered. School started on schedule Tuesday, Sept. 1. keep it clean.” Stewart said Voelker told her they plan to install new fencing and will eventually put up a new pole bam, but will initially use the old bam Our statistics show that mature drivers have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. vluto-Oicners Insurance Life Home Car Business ■—TklNoPrMlrnPtoplL ---- Trumble Agen 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ ............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival 1992 Queen Aymie Alderink and alternate Dena Burton wave to the large crowd gathered to view the Summerfest Parade on Saturday. REQUEST OK'd r Mature Driver? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Auto Insurance. ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Syrup queen in Hostings parade A.M. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship...... 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH continued from front page on the property. The council OK’d the re­ quest contingent on installa­ tion of woven wire fencing and compliance with the or­ dinance to keep premises in a sanitary condition. Two of the horses will be 4-H projects for the Voelker children, said Stewart. After a public hearing on another matter, council also agreed to adopt Michigan’s Uniform Traffic Code. The village has been operating under its own traffic laws. Trustee Ruth Wineman said that while the council had reviewed the UTC in the 1970s, there is “no evidence it was ever adopted.” The code has been in existence since 1959, she said. “It’s very difficult for the sheriff’s department or the state police to come in and en­ force our own traffic code,” Wineman said. She also pointed out other benefits of the UTC. “We have had difficulty with abandoned vehicles (in the village). The code has a section that deals with aban­ doned vehicles.” The UTC, said Wineman “has been an effective code, it’s been updated. I strongly feel we should (adopt) it.” With no objections, the council unanimously approv­ ed the measure. In other action Thursday, QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... .Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTISTCHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ............7 p.m. Wed. Service....... .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Momtng Worship . .11 am Church School ...... 11 a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. TOD CLARK council agreed to advertise for bids to refurbish the municipal water tower. A recent study by Dixon Engineering of Lake Odessa showed the structure needs an estimated total of $34,400 in repairs and cleanup, said Monte O’Dell, assistant Public Works Department Director. Proposed renovation in­ cludes sandblasting and re­ painting the tank, welding work, installing new vents on the roof and a screen on the overflow pipe, adjusting three loose sway rods and repairing the foundation. Council plans to stretch the total job over three years, and will advertise now for bids on­ ly for repainting the interior of the tank, which Dixon Engineering estimates will cost $6,400. However, if re­ quired testing finds toxic substances in the old paint, cleanup could add another $4,500 to the project. “The tower is in good shape for as old as it is,” O’Dell said. “It is a good tower inside. They (the Dixon engineers) were surprised.” O’Dell said the tower will be down for about 30 days for the repainting project. Dixon Engineering will provide specifications for the bids. In other business Thursday, the council: — Learned of a no­ matching-funds grant available under the new “Rebuild Michigan” pro­ gram from the state Depart­ ment of Commerce. Projects are limited to improvement of the downtown area, said Stewart. Several officials were to meet Friday with a DOC representative to pro­ pose improvements to street lighting, curbing and sidewalks in the business district. — Approved purchase of an answering machine for the village garage and an answer­ ing machine-telephone com­ bination for the village office, with the combined cost not to exceed $250. — Established new ad­ dresses for village office and garage at the request of Eaton County “911” service. Since both are located on alleys, not on South Main Street as cur­ rently listed, the office site will be changed to Eastside Drive and the garage to Westside Drive. —Agreed to buy and install handicapped parking signs for three designated spots along the newly-paved east-west alley that runs on the south side of the Congregational Church and the north side of Vermontville Hardware, plus one spot in front of village hall. Council also discussed the possiblity of designating a handicapped parking spot on First Street, on the south side of the bank. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7p REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 3 02964814 by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville’s newest business opened its doors last Tuesday to a rousing welcome. “The day was just great,” said Mary Lou Bitgood, pro­ prietor of Phase II. The store, at 230 North Main St., features new and used clothing from infant through adult sizes. The stock now is heavily geared toward children, with a variety ofout- fits at affordable prices. A selection of children’s shoes and boots also is available. “We had a lot of good responses,” Bitgood said. “Many said what Nashville really needed is a clothing store.” Besides pre-owned clothing, Phase II also specializes in most kinds of alterations and will do custom tailoring if time permits. S J& : H fc k fe * s s tt* * fc ’s like-new clothing store The flow of customers in arid out of the little store kept Bitgood and her helpers busy on opening day. At 10:30 the next day, Bitgood alone was handling six adult customers (some accompanied by young children). _ The store building is one of the oldest and certainly the most compact on Nashville’s Main Street. Tucked between two larger structures, its eight-foot width once housed Nashville’s first financial in­ stitution, a private bank organized in the early 1870s by Theodore Downing, John Barry and Dan Everts. After the bank was sold to State Savings in 1905 and moved across the street, the tiny structure was used mostly as a barbershop. Among longtime local barbers who once owned the shop were Frank Purchis, Henry Rem­ ington, Arthur Appleman and Verne Staup. In recent years the building had housed Bobbie’s Unique Nails. Bitgood gave up a 15-year career in nursing to open the store because she wanted the freedom of being her own boss and because “I like to do alterations and sewing.” She was an LPN at Thor­ napple Manor at the time she made the decision to launch her own business. Mary Lou’s sister, Marilyn Shupp of Lansing, is helping her in the business. Other relatives and friends also gave a hand in getting the store ready, and some helped han­ dle the opening day crowd. Besides the present stock, Bitgood will take some clothing on consignment. She stressed that only clean, neat items on hangers will be ac­ cepted. The items must be ready to wear and currently stylish. “We want to keep the reputation of having selective clothing,” she said. A lifelong resident of the community, the former Mary Lou Symonds is married to Robert Bitgood. Both are 1956 graduates of Nashville High School. The couple has three grown sons. Phase II is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday thhough Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. It is located directly across the street from the Nashville Post Office. Mary Lou Bitgood shows one of the many items available at her new pre-owned clothing store on Nashville's Main Street. A wide selection of children's garments is featured. ;*m m*4 pR»®Nt(j, । People ask why L?'k^ ’• '^iuW ** ’Kaaj®^ ■krtiqb® ®. Ik itKayasMt) id ssS k» -fdfcttwiJ n srtiitiij ta pneiferapa'fh d it nEffiiiwiH ■ liifcMM■ ® W.k&# k diMtM JI issftR I* -ii ajiEitsss® idkW" fcidkW" ^W W2 1W* s***' tin US*'" ||» jlSenW.. . A modern canopy adds a nice touch to Phase II, where alterations and like-new clothing are offered in historic quarters. The compact building housed Nashville's first bank some 120 years ago. LIONS 50 , our savings rates are consistently the from front page— Leslie A. Shaffer, both employees of Standard Stamp­ ing Company; J. R. Smith, barber; Ray I. Thompson, grocer; Voyle V. Varney, dairy operator; and Ralph M. Weatherbee, gas and oil retailer. Joining the local club less than two years after its forma­ tion was Nelson Brumm, who now leads active members in length of seniority. His 48-year tenure puts him 14 years ahead ofthe next nearest record, that of George Vogt with 34 years. Others who have 20 years or more seniori­ ty are Carroll Wolff, 32; Karl Pufpaff and Justin Cooley, each 22; Arthur Bateman, 21; and John Schultz, 20. The club reached its recent­ ly stated goal of having at least 50 members by its 50th anniversary. A July 1, 1992, membership roster shows ex­ actly 50 members, one of them a woman. Lions Clubs International, formerly con­ sidered a male bastion, now has opened its doors to females. Marilyn Ayars made history in the Nashville Club last June when she joined with full rights and responsibilities along with her husband, Douglas Ayars. Besides supporting farreaching Lions programs over the past half-century, the Nashville club also has under­ taken many projects to benefit their community, ranging from buying eyeglasses for underprivileged local residents to taking on manage­ ment and improvement of Put­ nam Park. The club also taken on responsiblity of periodically cleaning a stretch of M-66 roadside in a new state pro­ gram, awarded scholarships to graduating Maple Valley High School seniors, and sup­ ported the Lions State Band, ofwhich several local students are members. But their largest projects, said Stanton, have been sup­ porting the Lions Quest-Skills for Adolescence program designed to help Maple Valley seventh-graders improve their self image through community service, and D.A.R.E., a weekly series of drug resistance classes conducted by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for Nashville sixth-graders. highest in town .. Why Not? Eaton Federal Bank FDIC FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 INSURED EQUAL HOUSING OFFICE HOURS: LENDER Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past Solar eclipse, reunions chased Depression blues of 60 years ago by Susan Hinckley Exactly 60 years ago today The Nashville News reported a sun eclipse seen locally. The event temporarily took minds off the Great Depres­ sion then burdening the nation. Other news of the day con­ cerned the start of school, family reunions and a record set at the local “kraut station.” Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in the issue of Sept. 8, 1932. Sun eclipse viewed by all of Nashville Nashville residents were very fortunate last week in seeing the eclipse of the sun which at its height covered 80 per cent of the sun’s surface, clouds obscuring the view but little of the time. Many folks who have been looking down their noses dur­ ing two years of depression, got a slant on the world from a new angle, when curiosity turned their faces upward while the moon, swinging bet­ ween sun and earth, cast its pall over hill and dale, and some of ’em got stiff necks to pay for all that looking up­ ward, or holding the smoked glasses in position. Sweeping 6,000 miles per hour down from the polar regions, the giant shadow first began to show its effect in this locality at 2:20 and for perhaps two hours there was more or less looking skyward, while the temperatures which had sizzled for several days, began to lower again. In the area oftotality the sun blotted out for 100 seconds in Canada and 90 seconds in New England. Outside the area of totality there was a partial eclipse in every part of the United States. In the east the sun was reduced to a crescent thin enough to change the color of daylight. From midwest to the coast, the eclipse was only something to be looked at through smoked glasses. Record run made at Hirsch kraut plant Not all the early September records were made at the Detroit boat races for the Harmsworth trophy. Nashville has a crew of eight that has been doing things too, but with cabbages and not boats. These records have to do with the local sauerkraut sta­ tion of Hirsch Bros., which started up a week ago Monday with cabbage from the Mason farm, and most of the week’s supply coming from the Pen­ nock farm in the Three Bridges neighborhood, handl­ ing 22 tons Monday afternoon. They started with a carload order of barrels for quick shipment Monday afternoon about 2 o’clock, filling the 92 barrels and seven vats during the week, having some time off, and at times putting in overtime. The vat on Saturday was a larger one, but the others, of which two each were filled on Wednesday and Friday, are of 30-ton capacity, and others of that capacity at different times, which gives evidence of what is going on at the “kraut station.” The cabbage is unusually fine this year, large firm heads running 12 to 15 pounds, and the kraut should be of the finest quality. Nashville schools opened on Tuesday A successful school year locally was indicated by the auspicious opening Tuesday ofthe Nashville school, with a total enrollment of 327 pupils, 70 ofthem non-resident pupils in high school, and with the same splendidly organized teaching staff as last year, with one addition, Miss Linn from the County Health Unit, who will be a part-time instructor. The classes are organized on the same plan as last year. Mrs. Bean has the kindergarten and music and art in the first four grades. Mrs. Butler teaches reading in the first four grades; Miss Mainone mathematics and nature study. In the intermediate and grammar grades, Miss Caley has charge of the fifth- and sixth-grade groups and teaches mathematics. Miss Cramer has charge of the seventh and eighth grades and teaches social sciences. Mrs. Roe teaches the English and has charge of music and art work and of the high school orchestra and glee club. Mr. VanDeventer, prin­ cipal, is teacher ofscience and mathematics. Arlie Reed teaches business and biology, American history and civics. Miss Wood is the home economics instructor and also teaches world history and English 9. Woodward Smith teaches English and Latin. Miss Linn, from the County Health Unit, will be here Tuesdays and Fridays and will be located in the room above the regular school office. Besides regular health class work in grades and high school, she will have time for house calls and outside work. In this new enrollment, the senior class adds two, the junior class three, and of the 46 freshmen about 25 are from the surrounding country. The enrollment of 327 in­ cludes 17 for kindergarten; 40 for Mrs. Butler; 41 for Miss Mainone; 48 for Miss Caley; 49 for Miss Cramer, and 132 for high school. There are 20 more non­ resident pupils this year than last, which speaks well for the work done locally last year. O. M. McLaughlin dies at Grand Rapids home Owen M. McLaughlin, 71, former educator and businessman of Nashville, prominent during his residence here in civic affairs and general superintendent of construction of the present Nashville school, passed away early Saturday morning at his home in Grand Rapids, which has been the home of the McLaughlin family since 1919. Mr. McLaughlin was bom in Eaton, Ind., received his professional training at Michigan State Normal Col­ lege and for 20 years follow­ ing graduation he was superintendent of schools in various Michigan communities including Holt, Man­ ton, Dundee and Nashville. He was very successful here in educational work and con­ tinued here as school superintendent for some time, leaving that field here for a business career. This was carried on in what is now known as the McLaughlin block on Main Street, which block he had continud to own until the time of his death. (Note: In 1992 terms, this is known as the former Baby Bliss building.) He first bought out A.S. Mitchell, dealer in clothing, boots and shoes, which he conducted in the store now oc­ cupied by Vem Bera. Later he bought the hardware business of Glenn H. Young and operated that in the store used by Ralph Wetherbee and Al Bennett, conducting both stores. He also owned and operated several farms in this vicinity and the family home is now occupied by Gordon Edmonds. Mr. McLaughlin was a widower when he came here, and remarried during his IheAAP<ffSSin9 °f|l ° l ^hcLl°u9hlin iwtas dof inttehrestl tfot Nthashfviilllde roefadeedrusc 6a0tioyneatros ago. A former local school superintendent, he left the field BkST t0 ^heamre5S'rce°e-!1o9l?°m)- C?Naowntvaccoanndtu, cthtien9buhiilsdinogpemraotsito rneciennttth lhye h MML oucsLeadugBhhli albiny Blk? Aft here5'rc°-19l°)- Now vacant, the building wronct ^business"9 Nashv,lle- McL°u9l’ll" «"9»9ed in the real estate and In- residence here, this wife hav­ ing been Carrie Belle McOmber of Maple Grove, and she and the two sons, bom to them here and educated in the Nashville school, Harry and Pliny McLaughlin, and a granddaughter, Patricia Jean, all of Grand Rapids, survive, together with one brother liv­ ing in Los Angeles. Another teacher, Fanny Holdridge, dies Death came suddenly to another former Nashville teacher last week, according to news dispatches from Clin­ ton, Iowa. The teacher was Miss Fan­ ny Holdridge of Royal Oak, who had been a kindergarten teacher in the Nashville school about 30 years ago. She had continued her work in these intervening years, but had been ill for some time and had undergone several opera­ tions and had been on a recuperative visit with her brother in Los Angeles. Her death occurred on a Northwestern train, while en route home from the Pacific Coast. She will be remembered by many pupils and school patrons and other residents here. Foot slips off brake to hit accelerator Lucile Webb, a junior at Nashville High School, driv­ ing home the car ofher uncle, Glenn Lake of Toledo, last Monday afternoon, after a visit to her grandfather’s, had her foot on the brake but it slipped off and onto the ac­ celerator and the car bumped into the guard rail this side of the Tobias farm on M-79 and went over into the ditch hurl­ ing the three occupants, Miss Webb, her brother Bobby, 7, and Mr. Lake, through the top of the car, into the field. By a miracle, seemingly, the trio escaped serious in­ jury. Bobby was cut some from the barbed wire on top of the fence, and Mr. Lake dislocated his right elbow, which he had x-rayed on Tuesday. Miss Lucile was able to attend school Tuesday. The badly wrecked car was serviced at Fisher’s garage. The motor was all right, so it could be fixed up enough to make a business trip further north and then to make the return trip to Toledo, where Mr. Lake is a teacher in the public schools. The Lakes were guests in the Dorr Webb home, Mrs. Lake being a sister of Mrs. Webb. News in Brief — Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Olin visited Detroit relatives and attended the speed boat races for the Harmsworth Trophy between Gar Wood of Detroit with Miss America X, and Kaye Don with Miss England III, which were run in one heat each Saturday and Monday morning on Lake St. Clair. They had a wonderful view from a private estate, even of the Miss England HI when engine trouble developed, which sort of fizzl­ ed the race. — Herman Jamieson, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Kelley ofHastings, was struck and instantly killed by the eastbound early afternoon Miss Olith Wood was instructor of home economics when Nashville schools opened in 1932, and she taught world history and ninth-grade English. A longtime teacher in the local system, she is seen here about 1950 with her husband, Samuel Hamilton. Opening enrollment in the local school in 1932 was 327, with 132 of that number being high school students. passenger train of the Michigan Central Labor Day at Hastings. — Labor Day found Hastings, through the spon­ sorship of the American Legion, host for an ox roast and general good time, with music, inuvsacri,etball games and contest y. — Nashville’s 10 boys who were given a free outing at the Kellogg Health Camp on North Pine Lake, returned home last week after a wonderful time. — Kenneth Cross returned home on Saturday from his week’s visit at Millington with his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hynes. The Millington Homecoming event was held while he was there and he had three airplane rides in connection, one of them when the parachute was released. — Beans are surely beans this year. A large bean stalk was brought to this office on Wednesday of last week, and on it were 90 pods of white beans. It was grown by Charles Maurer, who lives with M. B. Brooks. — Putnam Park, Nashville, was largely in possession of the Williams family on Labor Day, when members of this family from Nashville, Charlotte, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Vermontville, Jackson, Lansing, Chicago, DePere, Wise., and other points, assembled for the an­ nual reunion. There was the usual bountiful dinner and all the ice cream the company could dispose of, the latter provided by Roy French of DePere. — The 14th annual reunion of the McClelland family was held Sunday, Sept. 4, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McClelland, three miles north of the standpipe. Threatening weather prevailed in the mor­ ning, but kind nature provided an ideal day for the occasion. Relatives and friends to the number of 60 were present from North Bradley, Lansing, Lacey, Nashville, Woodland, Freeport, Morgan, Hastings and Mt. Blanchard, Findlay, Wayne and Ashland, Ohio. After friendly hand-shaking, visiting and renewing of old acquaintances, the tables were set on the lawn, laden with the good things which the Ohio and Michigan people can prepare. Thoughts of depres­ sion seemed to vanish while passing around the tables, cafeteria style. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992_Page 5 Irene Heath is new ’Welcome Wagon’ visitor Irene Heath has taken over the duties of making home visits for Welcome Wagon in the northern part of Barry County. Heath, who has roots in Hastings and Nashville, suc­ ceeds Diana Walton, who has taken on jobs as a residential instructor for the developmen­ tally disabled and assistant to the director at Northoek Academy in Grand Rapids, a college for the developmental­ ly disabled, run through Grand Rapids Community College. “It was perfect timing,” Walton said about her leaving, but finding a replacement. * ‘When I met Irene Heath on a home visit in June, I knew she’d be perfect for the job.” Heath finished her training July 27 and made her first home visit Sept. 1. Her job is to visit people in the area who have made significant changes in lifestyle, including those who have moved into the area, who have just gotten married or engaged or have started a family. “We give them a personal and friendly message from area businesses,” Heath said. Along with invitation cards from businesses and profes­ sional people, a Welcome Wagon representative will give residents a “civic package,” which includes in­ formation about public attrac­ tions and services such as Yankee Springs, Charlton Park and the library. Often included with cards Obituaries Dorothy Elizabeth Spaulding NASHVILLE - Dorothy Elizabeth Spaulding, 85, of Nashville and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 1,1992 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Spaulding was bom on January 28, 1907 in Battle Creek, the daughter of John and Emma Jane (Jacoby) Case. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She married Roy H. Spauld­ ing on October 17,1925. They moved to the Nashville area in 1942. Mrs. Spaulding was a home­ maker who enjoyed sewing, quilt making, traveling to Pennsylvania where her ances­ tors came from, being with her family and friends and was known for her homemade pies. She belonged to the Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle in Battle Creek, Maple Grove Birthday Club, and the Nash­ ville Garden Club. Mrs. Spaulding is survived by her daughters: Helen Jane (Richard) Holcomb of Battle Creek, Clara Louise (Theo­ dore) McKelvey of Hastings, sons: G. William (Aelola) Spaulding ofMontrose, Color­ ado, Robert Earl (Linda) Spaulding of Hastings, Step­ son: William Norman Spauld­ ing of Freeport. 13 grandchil­ dren, 10 step grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 13 step great grandchildren and 19 great, great grandchildren. GENTHER FUNERAL HOME SEMINAR DEATH • DYING GRIEF AND THE FUNERAL At the Maple Valley High School Library from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. September 10 ... Dr. Elizabeth DeRaph P.H.D. - an Introduction 17 ... Working with Terminal Patient 24 ... Explaining Death to Children October 1 ... The Dynamics of Grief 8 ... The Funeral To Register, Call 517-852-0840 Sponsored by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville - and the Cope Grief Support Group, Nashville. Thursday, September 10, Dr. DeRath brings to the program a blend of both formal education and prac­ tical experience. She earned her P.H.D. in clinical psychology at Michigan State University and has been the professional advisor to the local chapter of the Compassionate Friends, a self help support group for bereaved parents, for the-past 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, sisters: Clara May Case and Nora Dott Reimer, and Brother: John Milton Case. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 4, 1992 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home ofNashville. Burial will be at the Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Visitation will be Thursday, 7pm-9pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Commission on Aging. from businesses is the oppor­ tunity to receive a gift from an area merchant when stopping in. “We try to make everyone feel welcome in the communi­ ty," Heath said. Heath graduated from Nashville High School in 1948 and lived in Hastings all ofher married life, from 1951 to 1971, raising four boys. She then did some extensive traveling anbd lived in California for awhile, but finally decided to come back home to “retire.” “The reason I thought I’d like this jobn is because I’m very positive about Hastings. I think it’s a great place to raise children. “I plan to spend the rest of my life in my home town,” she added. Heath will cover Hastings, Freeport, Woodland, Nashville and Gun Lake in her Welcome Wagon home visits. The Welcome Wagon pro­ gram was revived by Walton last March after it been dor­ mant since 1984. “I’m really happy to be able to pass this along to so­ meone like Irene,” Walton said. “And I’m glad I had the opportunity to get the pro­ gram re-started.” Diana Walton (left) passes along the Welcome Wagon basket to Irene Heath, a longtimne Hastings resident and a graduate of Nashville High School. TONI’S STYLE SHOP 160 Min. on Bed for..... $30.00 Trevor Island Products. $ 10.00 Wink Ease... $5.00 111 N. Main St., Nashville, MI WALK-INS WELCOME • 852-9192 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to ?; Sat. 8 to 12 Noon Jane M. Th run VERMONTVILLE-Jane M. Thrun, 72 ofVermontville, passed away Wednesday, August 19,1992 at theU. ofM. Hospital in Ann Arbor. Mrs. Thrun was a former Vermontville Township Trea­ surer for 25 years retiring recently. She was active in the Vermontville Womens Club, L.C.A. Vermontville Histori­ cal Society, The Vermontville Congregational Church, and was active for many years with the Maple Syrup Festival Association. She is survived by her two daughters Karen (Mrs. Gary) Welcher of Hastings, Kathy (Mrs. Scott) McLeod, ofChar­ lotte, and her son David (Terri) Thrun of Nashville, five grand­ children, two great grandchil­ dren, and her two sisters Hildred Peabody, ofVermont­ ville, and Alene Gilmore of Lansing. Mrs. Thrun was preceded in death by her husband Carl Thrun in 1983. Funeral Services were held Saturday at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Rev. Sally Nolan officiating. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemet­ ery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont­ ville Congregational Church Building Fund. SREDKEN PRODUCTS Used & Sold (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MhIN STREET MERKIOnTMILLE. l*1ICttlC4H 49096 Ten acres with stream! Three bedroom modu­ lar home with attached 2 car garage and 24x40 pole barn. Super property! Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (CH-120) Approx. 18 acres with frontage on two roads. 1 % story, 4 bedroom home, pole barn. Good location! (CH-119) Three bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. First floor laundry. Owner's anxious. Call Joe Andrews 852-0712. (N-88) Nice home priced in the $30's, with first floor laundry, newer windows. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (V-55) Owner says sell! Only $64,900 for this 3 bedroom home in the Ionia area. Includes all bldgs. 17 plus/minus acres. Call Bob Gardner at 726-0331. (CH-109) Three bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-106. 30 plus/minus acres that has been perked........................... Excellent land contract terms. L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield, 36x60 barn. Paved road location. Good hunting! Land contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads and the Thornapple River. Trees. Land contract terms. L-109. Perked 33 acre parcel with woods. Excellent hunting Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Evenings by appointment Walk-ins welcome! Land contract terms. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Approx. 76 acres with fantastic 5,000 square foot home. Large barns. Located near Williamston. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 160 acre farm to be offered in individual parcels and as a whole. Two story home, some woods. _________________ CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES!___________________ WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 6 Dual Gospel Concert planned at Nashville Baptist Church Sept. 13 A dual concert will be held at Nashville Baptist Church Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. The Capitalaires Quartet and the Davis Brothers will perform. The Davis Brothers are a Southern Gospel Quartet from Battle Creek. They have released many albums and have traveled throughout the Midwest. They blend original and popular gospel songs in their concerts. The church is located on the corner of Phillips and Washington streets in Nashville. For further information, call the church office, (517) 852-9808. The Capitalaires Quartet The Davis Brothers. Stress management course starts Sept. 17 NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON SQC S VQVC iVA AH VH TO REDEEM OFFER VViVV 852-20700- —Expires September 15, 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • I Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia at Pennock Hospital will con­ duct a stress management course Thursdays, Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Class will be held at the Physicians Center, third floor board room. Vessecchia and Associates is a new organization made up of Cathy Vessecchia, Janice Bumgardner, Nancy Trask, Ginny Chase, Suzy Corkwell and Sharon Beech. Vessecchia is the main speaker/teacher for seminars/workshops, specializing in stress manage­ ment, as well as other inter­ personal subjects. Her mother, Janice, has over 30 years in the work force, twenty of those in management. She brings that knowledge, along with her LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEANS a ,1 J I | Classes are offered in your community at your local school: ▲ Lakewood We offer affordable tuition and much more: • Convenient times Flexible scheduling • Accessible parking • Off-campus or professionals telephone registration management team member, as Bronson Hospital in well as in dealing with group Kalamazoo, and die United and one-to-one problem solv­ States Army at Ft. Jackson, ing, counseling and conflict S.C., where she served as in­ resolution. terim hospital chaplain in For those 15 years, she has 1990. The years have also in­ held a full-time position at a cluded the position ofchaplain large church in Barry County, for patients at Barry County where she serves as Medical Care Facility. counselor, director of Vessecchia in 1985 had a women’s ministries, co­ vision for a hospice organiza­ ordinator of small group tion in Barry County, to care studies, and teacher/trainer for the terminally ill at home. for young marrieds. So with the help of a At the same time, Vessec- physician-friend, she chia has served as coordinator established the Barry Com­ of the chaplain’s program at munity Hospice. Pennock Hospital, where she Vessecchia now lives with has also conducted training her husband, Rick, and their sessions for staff and patients poodle, Honeybee, in Cathy Vessecchia on subjects ranging from Nashville. skill in the art of “massage” stress management to grief To register call Pennock to the business. recovery. Education Department, Nancy Trask, sister of She has received her educa­ 948-3125. Cost is $35 per Cathy, is the group’s business tion from Liberty College, student. manager and organization ex­ pert. Her experience in the banking industry contributes to the company’s professional knowledge. Stress or inter-personal pro­ blems can be helped by Ginny Chase’s input on exercise and relaxation techniques. She September 10, 1992, 7 p.m. at the also has been in a manage­ ment position in her job for council chambers in Nashville. five years. She, too, is a sister/daughter in the Purpose: The Nashville Baptist organization. Church has petitioned the Council to Suzy Corkwell and Sharon Beech serve as secretary and abandon the west 1/4 of the east-west “Gal Friday,” respectively, alley between Phillips and Cleveland for the group. Streets. Vessecchia, chaplain/counselor, has more Rose Mary Heaton than 15 years experience as a Village Clerk speaker, seminar/workshop leader, motivator, and NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Instruction by experienced Placement assistance September 24-December 13,1992 Registration at Learning Center September 17 We make it easy ... Any previous student may register by telephone September 17,18,21 and 22. Register on Campus Sept. 17,18,21 and 22 For a complete listing of your course options and registration times, see the Fall Term Schedule Book. Bow Hunters Fand 3-D Shooters ★ We Build Arrows Custom Made to Your Order ★ Arrow Repairs ★ Bow Tune-Ups ★ Video Rentals ★ ProLine Dealer...Check with us for a price on a new bow. ★ B°w Trade-ins Accepted... We Buy and Bows Call today! (517) 483-1860 ' Office of Extension and Community Education Where Futures Begin Accredited by North CentralAssociation ofColleges and Schools An equal opportunity, affirmative action college ASHVILLE 5 SPORTING HARDWARE a CS?S ( 233 N. Main St. Naahville, MI OPEN: Mon.-Sat. II8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. l&'KiasiissHglm �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. September 8. 1992 — Page 7 Superintendent’s Corner Indicators of quality for our schools BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks The increasing need for students to have a high quality education has made it more important than ever that citizens and educators know what the indicators of quality schools should be, how to interpret them and how to use them to im­ prove our schools. The media has attempted to deal with these important issues, but often falls victim to the dual problems of creating attention through sensational headlines and not having enough time or space to explain the issues in sufficient detail. An example of this phenomena is found in news reports about college entrance test scores. These tests are designed for determining the strengths and weaknesses of individual students, not for comparing the quality of individual schools. Average scores for schools are greatly affected by the number of students who take the test in a given year. If only the top students in a given school take the test, their average score will normally be much higher than for a school in which most ofthe students are tested. Educators are becoming increasingly aware that there are many possible indicators of quality for our schools. Included are the number of students who go on to higher education, the results of standardized tests, follow-up studies and public perceptions. Determining the quality of a school depends on what qualities we are considering and what measurements best indicate that quality. Just as the media runs out of space to further explain this im­ portant issue, I am limited by the expected size ofthis column. However, ifyou want to know more about this important topic, plan to meet with us Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium or at 7 p.m. in the high school library. Indicators of quality will be discussed in these meetings, as well as what has recently been done to improve the quality of our schools and what needs to be done in the future. If you want to better understand these important issues and believe that the quality of our schools is important, I will have more time to communicate with you then. Nashville students honored for summer reading by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Amanda Scramlin, 7, daughter of Rod and Denise Scramlin of Nashville, was recognized Friday at an assembly at Fuller Street Elementary for her outstan­ ding reading record during the summer months. She was the top award win­ ner in a group of 50 Fuller Street and Kellogg elementary students, K-5, who par­ ticipated this summer in the Teddy Bear Bingo reading program at Putnam Public Library. Maple Valley Chapter I Reading teacher Pam Hunt organized the contest, which encouraged the youngsters to get hooked on reading by awarding periodic prizes throughout the summer. At Friday’s assembly each received a book bag and special recognition. Amanda, a second-grader at Fuller this year, was awarded a certificate for reading the most books — 240. The 50 children read a total of 1,382 books during the campaign. Prizes awarded during the summer included bookmarks, pencils, erasers and stickers provided by the Nashville Parent-Teacher Organizaion and food coupons donated by Good Time Pizza in Nashville and McDonald’s restaurants at Hastings and Charlotte. Hunt said this is the second year a summer reading pro­ gram was conducted locally but the “Teddy Bear Bingo was something new.” She said participation was up this year. At the start, each child received a 24-space bingo­ style card with one space to be marked each time a book was read and returned to the library. After five marks, the youngster was entitled to a prize. When the entire card was filled, the child was eligi­ ble to enter his or her name in a drawing for a $50 gift cer­ tificate for books paid for by the PTO. In a drawing conducted Fri­ day, Steven Frith, a student at Kellogg school, was the winner of the $50 certificate. “Both the PTO and Jack DeGroot (of Good Time Pizza) have been very supportive (of the reading program),” Hunt noted. She also credited Janet Adams, newly-elected Nashville PTO president, for her work in the program. Teddy Bear Bingo com­ menced as soon as school end­ ed last June and concluded Aug. 28. Hunt, who was Chapter I reading teacher at Fuller Street Elementary last school year and is now Chapter I reading and math teacher at Maplewood in Vermontville, said that next summer, “My goal is to do something with both the libraries (in Nashville and Vermontville) and maybe even combine the programs.” Students earning book bags for their participatation in the Nashville program this sum­ mer are: Bethany Adams; Cory Archer; Patrick and Christopher Andrews; Courtney Brown; Chad and Charlie Blakney; Owen Blakely; Elizabeth and Jennifer Elizabeth Clements; Patrick and Jessica Chaffee; Chris Dunham; Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. All other adults may take a class for $30.00 for 8 weeks. ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY-THURSDAY MAPLE VALLEY ADULT LEARNING CENTER 204 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Daytime classes begin September 8,1992 Classes are 314 hours in length. You may attend classes any time during the above hours. Accounting Consumers Education English GED Preparation Government Math Reading Science Global Issues U.S. History Writing And MORE!! SUDAFED 30MG. IAIMI IS>A(1>MJDAILD UlKWIAMI LSio’S Smlatcd 121 lour TUESDAY Science Basic Math thru Algebra Computer Science Welding & Machine Shop Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone Word Processing New Office Procedures and More! THURSDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading, Writing, and Spelling Improvement Woodworking & Furniture Making U.S. History Word Processing: Word Perfect 5.1 Typing: Beg. - Adv. PHISODERM GOLD BOND MIDICAIfD POWDH2 407. — 852-9275 — CCKD&SINUS (AMI 18 20’5 466 gjl MYLANTA MGiiAP.siMhr;in I AIMI15 (IP IKAM) DO/. EDGE SHAVE Gil 7OZ. 329 EQUAL PACKETS 50’5 EXCEDRIN 1ABIFT.S 100'5 Will 1241 MT Don’t miss out on the SAVINGS! LISTERINE ANTISEPTIC__ 32 OZ. USTERlNf B POLIDENT iani rciMtir IOQ.SMOMB5Ot>IX»IDtni lOPIWDIIAISv.'S vtxjp CUOICI EXCEDRIN PM lIABBLilriTSS5O'd'5 wWllIIH24fMP:tlt; lIABBLilriTSS5Od5 PHARMACY Maple Valley Community Education Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday ADVIL Mam A-D Dffi... IABU ISMS Accounting WEDNESDAY IMODIUM AD IKjUID-lOZ. ACTIFED EVENING CLASSES - MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Evening classes begin Sept. 14,1992 MONDAY busters Shoppers IOIIOC1 Government Office Update includes: John and Jesse Hansen; Cashel Harp; Katie Lawrence; April Musser; Mindy McKelvey; Melinda Powers; Andrea and Allison MV reading teacher Pam Hunt presents a special award to Amanda Scramlin, 7, for being the top reader in a summer reading program at Nashville’s Putnam Public Libary while Darlene Rumsey, vice president of the sponsoring Nashville PTO, looks on. Amanda read 240 of the total 1,382 books read by 50 youngsters participating in the program. [price MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & vocational Classes Christina Desrochers; Shawn and Jason Engle; Ryan Fen­ ner; Steven and James Frith; Megan Garvey; Rebecca Holland; Stephanie Havens; Cody,and Cassidy Holtrust; 219 Main Street, Nashville, Michigan 852-0845 OPEN: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 8 School Lunch Menus Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 9 Burrito/cheese, peas, pineapple. Thursday, Sept. 10 Pizza, green beans, peaches. Friday, Sept. 11 R-E-Q/bun, sweet potatoes, pears. Monday, Sept. 14 Breakfast for lunch, pancake/sausage on a stick, cheesetock, oranges, juice. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Cod Sea Wonders, peas, applesauce, butter sandwich. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 9 ♦Salad, *Fish/bun, ♦Ravioli, *Peanut butter sand- Caleb's Mill Red Apples • Prone Plums Sweet Seedless Grapes Grown in my own vineyard! 8301 Valley — Vermontville 726-1102 • Closed Sunday ’Formerly “Full Basket Orchard” - Same Owner — Vermontville — SUMMER TAXES LAST DAY TO PAY WITHOUT PENALTY Wednesday, September 16 wich, peas, pears, salad bar. Thursday, Sept. 10 ♦Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna sandwich, green beans, peaches, rolls, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 11 ♦Salad, *French bread piz­ za, fruit. Monday, Sept. 14 ♦Salad, *Burrito, *Reg. or sauce, *Tuna sandwich, green beans, pears, cookie. Tuesday, Sept. 15 ♦Salad, *Turkey and noodle casserole, *Com dog, peas, peaches, bread and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Hot Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 9 Crispitos, com, peanut but­ ter sandwich, fruit cocktail. Thursday, Sept. 10 Sloppy joes with bun; mix­ ed vegs, potato chips, fruit, salad. Friday, Sept. 11 Ham and cheese with bun, vegetables, peaches. Monday, Sept. 14 Hamburger with bun, vegetarian, beans, pickles, apple. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Hot dog with bun, french fries, fruit, salad. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. 188 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Kay Marsh, Treasurer (337) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTYTAXES The Township Board of the Township of Castleton will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .094 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1992. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 15,1992 at 7:30 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall, 98 S. Main St., Nashville. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes .054% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by .0067% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 98 S. Main Street Nashville, Michigan 49073 (517) 852-9479 {) Barry County CO A lunch, events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 9 Tuna noodle casserole, broccoli, beets, brownie. Thursday, Sept. 10 Chili, com, com muffin, baked apples. Friday, Sept. 11 Chicken with gravy, baked potato, lima beans, bread, oleo, fruit cocktail. Monday, Sept. 14 Swedish meatballs, red potato, spinach, bread, oleo, cookie. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Chicken quarter, hot Ger­ man potato salad, green beans, bread, oleo, jello. Events Wednesday, Sept. 9 Delton, blood pressure, door prize; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exer­ cise; Woodland, Marv Van Voorst from Michigan Bell. Thursday, Sept. 10 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, piano music by Dann Furrow, cards, exercises. Friday, Sept. 11 - Hastings, cards, exercises, bingo, reading; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Sept. 14 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, cards, exercise, line dancing 10:30. Tuesday, Sept. 15 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards and exercises, Nutrition Ed., Marv Van Voorst from Michigan Bell. READING , from P. 7 Phillips; Lindsay and Jennie Pettengill; Brad Rapson; Tim, David and Amanda Rumsey; Troy Sloan; Trisha Hansen Sears; Jason, Eric, Kailey, Justin and Valerie Smith; Brian Swan; Amanda Scramlin; Sara Thompson and Erin Wolfe. Adams said that the next event being planned by Nashville PTO is an ice cream social for the teaching staff, but no date has yet been set. In addition to Adams, new officers for the year are Darlene Rumsey, vice presi­ dent; Cathy Felder, treasurer; Kathy Hause, secretary; and Rachel Curtis, public relations officer. Todds to be honored for 60th anniversary Robert and Helen (Frith) Todd will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20. They were married Sept. 11, 1932, at their home, 7400 Hager Road, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Those who have played such an important part in their lives are asked to join them for a 60th wedding anniversary open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 20, at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. No gifts, except the attendance of friends and relatives. Summary CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD September 2, 1992 All Bd. members present: Meeting 7:30-10:00 p.m p Fund Balances: General $68,765.24; Fire $47,224.65 Amb. $48,485.30; Twp. Imp. $67,228.09; PPC $588,24 $240.91. Bills approved: D. Sopjes...... L. Pixley...... H.C. Bank.... Mi Bell.......... C. Chapman. J.W. Cooley.. N. Rasey...... L. Wilson...... Cons. Power $180.00 ...496.17 ..878.72 ... 24.05 ..150.00 ..938.57 ... 83.12 ... 33.25 ... 30.37 J. Jarvie............................. 5.95 J. Jarvie......................... 510.00 W. Wilson......................... 83.12 D. Hall................................. 5.55 L. Mitchell...................... 450.00 Postmaster....................... 29.00 Twp. Imp. — BCRC $1660.00; Reynolds Surveying $9795.00. Other Board Action: 1. Participate in User's Group Request to aid fun­ ding to speed mapping at $1 per parcel ($1517). 2. Truth in Taxation hearing to be Sept. 15, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. 3. Special Meeting to follow Truth in Taxation hear­ ing Sept. 15. 4. Received drawings from architect for study by Bd. members. 5. Commissioner Moore reported on County Business. Mead reported on good appearance of Cemeteries. (338) Maple valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES • Phone 852-9275 • MONDAY: 6:00-10:00 Accounting 6:00-10:00 Office Update Intro to IBM/PC Basic Programming 7:00-10:00 Jazz Exerc. for Adults 7:00-8:00 Jazz Class for 7-12 Year Olds TUESDAY: Welding & Machine Shop Computer Science: Appleworks Intro to IBM/PC Plastic Canvas Doll Making Jr. Karate Open Karate Baton Twirling WEDNESDAY: Woodworking Jazz Exercise THURSDAY: Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Typing, Beg.-Adv. Sewing & Creative Crafts Gymnastics Word Processing, WordPerfect Hunter Safety Community Band $30.00 $30.00 9/14/92 9/14/92 8 wks. 8 wks. MVHS MVHS pm $20.00 9/28/92 pm $40.00 9/14/92 16 wk. or $3.50 ea. 6 wks. 8 wks. MVHS Steinbrecher Fuller St. Diebold pm pm Wolff Wolff 6:00-7:00 pm $36.00 9/14/92 8 wks. Fuller St. Diebold 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 9/15/92 8 wks. MVHS Kipp 6:00-10:00 pm 7:00-9:00 pm $30.00 $20.00 9/15/92 9/29/92 8 wks. 6 wks. MVHS MVHS Hunt Steinbrecher 7:00-10:00 6:00-7:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-7:00 pm pm pm pm $25.00 $12.00 $20.00 $32.00 9/22/92 9/15/92 9/15/92 9/15/92 5 8 8 8 MVHS Maplewd. Maplewd. Fuller St. Gorman OSKA OSKA Heaton 6:00-10:00 pm See Monday $30.00 9/16/92 8 wks. MVHS Schneiderhan 6:00-10:00 pm 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 $30.00 9/17/92 9/17/92 8 wks. 8 wks. MVHS MVHS Hunt Wolff 7:00-9:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm $15.00 $40.00 9/24/92 9/10/92 8 wks. 8 wks. MVHS Forest Fuller St. Thompson wks. wks. wks. wks. 6:00-10:00 pm $30.00 9/17/92 8 wks. 6:00-9:00 pm $4.00 9/18/92 2 days 9:00 am-4:00 pm 9/19/92 Call Community Education 852-9275 MVHS MVHS Wolff �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 9 Diabetes classes set in Nashville Pennock Hospital will offer a series of diabetes education classes in Nashville Sept. 21-24 from 2 to 4 p.m. These classes include in­ struction in diet, medication, blood glucose monitoring and the prevention of complications. The classes will be held at the Maple Grove Township Hall at 721 Durkee ' Street, Nashville. For additional information or to register, call 945-3451, extension 415, or Nashville Medical Center at 852-2133. •» Card Shower & I* a & A card showerfor THELMA HOWE will be held to celebrate her 95th Birthday on Saturday, Sept. 19. Her address is Thomapple Manor, 106-A k 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 « 1£ Smiths to celebrate 50th anniversary The children and grandchildren of John and Margaret Smith invite friends and relatives to share in the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house reception in their honor Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Nashville Baptist Church, 319 Phillips St. The family requests no gifts, please. Kinyons to observe their anniversary Ben and Loa Kinyon invite family and friends to share in the celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. A reception will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at their home after 4 p.m. at 8575 Shaytown Road, Mulliken. Ben and Loa (Hokanson) were married July 30, 1967, at Robbins Methodist Church in rural Eaton Rapids. They have two children, Luke and Sara. For Sale CLEARANCE SALE on used John Deere lawn & garden trac­ tors - 250 to choose from. Up to 50% off. New John Deere , free new J.D. dump cart (580# capac­ ity) with sale of ail new J.D L&G Tractors. Free interest until March 1993. No payments until April 1993. Marker Implement, 9670 M-37, Caledonia. 891-8188. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies FOR SALE Original Bam beams. 517-852-2129._______ GRAVITY BOXES: Large selection on sale up to 50% off. Marker Implement 9670 M-37 Caledonia, 891-8188. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. For Rent HOME FOR RENT Country living, Nashville area. 3 bedroom remodeled farm house, energy efficient, wood burner add on, main floor laundry, 2 baths 21/2 car garage. Security deposit and references, $475. per month plus utilities. 517-627-9313. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Sept 10 & 11 at 6333 Guy Rd. Take M-66 South out of Nashville, 3 miles to Guy Rd. Follow signs. Mens’ & womens’ clothes, lots ofmisc. tools, car parts, lawn mowers & much more. Thank You THANK YOU A sincere thank you to friends who contributed at the Vermont­ ville Grocery in memory ofHale Hokanson. It was appreciated very much and has been added to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. The Family of Hale Hokanson TOOLS * Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. c&w (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VF.RMONTVU.UB ^roOLSALEs ros GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Vermontville Woman’s Club to meet Sept. 14 The Vermontville Woman’s Club will hold its first meeting of the new club year at the Congregational Church at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Bring a dish to pass and table service. The past presidents will be honored guests. Norma Johnson, Clawson G.F.W.C., and International Affairs Chairman for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, will be the speaker. Members are urged to bring a guest. Non-members are welcome to attend. ’Over fifties group' to meet Sept. 15 Maple Valley “Over Fif­ ties” will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 p.m. in the library at the high school. Please bring a dish to pass and friends. Table service is furnished. Members will be able to meet the new Community Education Director help make plans for the year. Couples for: Saturday Nite Mixed and 5:30 p.m. Every Other Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Every Other Sunday Friday 10:30 a.m. League Needs Bowlers Women’s Literary Club to meet locall Sept. 16 The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will start its new year of meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Members will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Guest speaker for the day will be Mary Harper from Merrill-Lynch. Harper graduated from U of M Law School in 1978. She practiced in a large Wall Street law firm before returning to Southwest Michigan and joined the Kalamazoo office of MerrillLynch. At present, Harper is vice president of the private client group, where she manages money for people who do not have the time, interest or ex- LEAGUE BOWLERS Women for: Monday, 9 p.m. League''-®^ “4” Person Teams 3 Person Teams - Men or Women Fri. 6:30 p.m. Men’s League Needs Bowlers pertise to handle finances on a daily basis. All husbands of club members are invited to attend, if possible. Lakeview Lanes 1223 Lakeview Dr. — Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 For Information Call 374-4881 Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 Close 2:00 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed; Dec. 31st Closed for Inventory; Jan. 1 Closed HOMETQWNj LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashvillej^vs? 852-0882 IGEBOK CREDIT FWAHCUIC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 10 After School Special” returns at Quimby For the third year, Quimby United Methodist Church will open its doors to the young people of the community one afternoon a week after school. Opening day for the" event for the 1992-93 school year will be Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The After School Special will continue to meet every Wednesday, during that same time period, when school is in session. ■Maple Valley Athletic BoostersE I ■ BINGO I S ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.S MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA J Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 P iiimiMintfainiiiniiiiiifi A major difference this year will be the addition of another age level, activi­ ties for older youths, to meet the changing needs of the program. The program now offers activities for pre-school kindergarten children, first through third graders, and fourth graders through teens. Children will be able to enjoy a nutritional snack, followed by stories, games, video and Bible lessons. Each month kids will be treated to a special guest appearance and a birthday party to celebrate their birthdays. Special guests on Sept. 16 will be llamas, owned RECYCLE Sent. 12 • 8:30-2:30 Drop boxes open to public on west side of Carl’s Supermarket parking lot, M-43, Sunfield. Accepting... Newspaper (No Magazines) Clear Class, #2 Plastic, Colored or Clear (No Yogurt Containers) • Tin & Aluminum Sponsored by ... SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP and BOYSCOUT TROOP #157. Any Questions call Robin Brace at 566-8701 or Bob Hyvarinen 566-8913 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate by Ed and Juanita Slocum. Kids will have an opportu­ nity to learn about llamas and also feed them. This year, the children will also be working on a musical presentation. Last year, they presented a "Kids Praise" musical to a standing room only crowd of parents and friends. "The quality of the pro­ gram and the hard work the kids put into it is the en­ couragement we need to do it again," said one of the church members. The after school program began as an effort to reach out into the community in November, 1990 and it has grown to a major effort on the part of both Quimby and Peace United Methodist churches. During the 1991-92 school year, attendance grew to an average of 25 each week. With that growth new innovations have been necessary. The formation of two age groups was an effort to tai­ lor the program to the dif­ fering needs of the kids. This year an equally excit­ ing measure of growth is expected, said Pastor James Noggle. The program was started EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE because of the need, he said. "These kids need to know that there are adults who care about them and if they need a friend, all that is necessary is to show up. The After School Special is a safe place. Everyone leaves their anger and dis­ likes at the door, and for kids, who learn from adults, that is not easy," Noggle said. Transportation is avail­ able for the After School Special and arrangements may be made by calling the church at 945-9392. Quimby United Methodist Church is lo­ cated on M-79, just five miles from Hastings or Nashville. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 • Fresh. Girls Basketball, Home, Hopkins, 4:30 p.m. • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, Portland, St. Pat’s 6:00 p.m. • Golf, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Home, Dansville, 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, Bath Invit. • Golf, Home, Belding & Webberville, 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • Var. Football, Home, Edwardsburg, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 • JV Football, Away, Edwardsburg, 12:00 Noon • Golf, Away, Clinton County Invit., DeWitt, 8:30 a.m. • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, Bath Invit. MONDAY, SEPT. 14 • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, Lansing Christian, 5:30 p.m. • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, Charlotte, 6:00 p.m. • Golf, Away, Springport, 4:00 p .m. • Cross Country, Away, Middleville Invit., 4:00 p.m. Volunteers needed at Putnam Library events Friends of Putnam Public Library are planning a repeat of last year’s successful Halloween Haunted House at the library Oct. 29. Adult and student volunteers are needed to carry out the project, FOL President Kenneth Meade Sr. said last week. Deidra Bryans will coordinate the event. A planning meeting for the Haunted House has been set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the library. Anyone in­ terested in helping with the event is encouraged to attend this session. Again this year, the FOL will sponsor its annual Christmas Story Hour in December. Volunteers also are needed for this project, being chaired by Barb Sandbrook. In other business conducted at a recent FOL meeting, it was decided that the organiza­ tion will help the library ac­ quire a copy machine, but no specific details have been worked out yet. SHARP MICRO­ WAVE OVENS 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNTTES • HIWS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... PRICE REDUCED TO $59,500! LARGE WOODED LOT PLUS CREEK “READY TO MOVE INTO” - FULLER HEIGHTS IN NASHVILLE - Large - 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) ranch home with 8 rooms, 1 14 baths, large lot in subdivision. Finished basement with "family room.” This is a home that must be seen to appreci­ ate! ! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Give Jeri a call. (F-156) 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don.. (CH-159) Business Services $24,900 - LAKE ODESSA - BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) VACANT LAND 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop rd. & approved build­ ing site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ACRES ■ VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suit­ able for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.__________ HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt 517-726-0396, Perked for building site. (Cor­ ner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer. (VL-160) (Acreages are approximate.) Possible to divide into 2 par­ cels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) from town, 6 room, 3 bed­ room, 1'A baths, newly remodeled home — Ready to "move in"! Large fenced lot, mature shade & nice yard. You must see this one to appreciate all the features!! Call Homer. (V-164) Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many newer improvements. Large yard w/trees. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) 6 ACRES - NEAR CHARLOTTE - 114 ACRES (APPROX.), 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE - “EXTRA NICE” FAMILY HOME IN VERMONTVILLE One block NEW LISTING: VERMONTVILLE - The public is invited to at­ tend a breakfast fund-raiser to be held Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. until noon at Maple Leaf Grange hall, near Nashville. A meal of pancakes, sausage and maple syrup will be served for $3 for adults, and $2 for children ages 5-12. Rummage sale items and baked goods also will be available. Maple Leaf Grange Hall is located on M-66 about five miles south of Nashville. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment 5 ACRES - SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE - Cute farm house. 7 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 Eves Breakfast fund­ raiser set at Maple Leaf Grange SO ACRE FARM WEST OF CHAR­ LOTTE! Nice 3 bedroom, pole building, plus basement barn. 24 acres wooded, Little Thorn­ apple River crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. (F-160) 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (Vl-247) LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784._____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Whirlpool Model ET18PKX2 No-Frost Refrigerator • Provision for Optional ICEMAGIC® Automatic Ice Maker • Ad­ justable Tempered Glass Shelves • Glass Crisper and Meat Pan Covers. CONSUMERS POWER CASH REBATE ON THIS REFRIGERATOR RCA COLOR TV’s HARDWICK® RANGES GAS& ELECTRIC WHIRLPOOL RANGES WASHERS 4 DRYERS REFRIGERATORS 9” Dia. to 30” Dia. DISHWASHERS 20” Dia.-26” Dia. DEHUMIDIFIERS 27” Dia. ■ Table AIR Model’s & Console’s CONDITIONERS FREEZERS IN STOCK RCA ■ 2 Head VCR’s 4 Head ■ Stereo-Mono. 2 CAMCORDERS WITH HARD CASES CLOSEOUT RCA Lake Odessa tv & Appliance, inc. OPEN ... 8 a.m. ’til 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday "WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL” 1039 4th Ave. 616-374-8866 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 11 Lion gridders score 23rd straight regular season win over Union City Maple Valley racked up its 23rd consecutive regular season victory Friday night by destroying Union City 29-0. With 297 yards rushing and 77 yards passing, including 15 first downs, the Lions dominated Union City in their home opener and controlled the line of scrimmage. "We seemed to control the ball a lot," said Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Conversely, Union City only earned five first downs with 94 yards on the ground and 16 in the air on two for five passing. The Lions scored first with 7:26 remaining in the opening quarter on a seven­ yard run by Tom Snyder, who fumbled and teammate Kyle Neff recovered it in the end zone. A bad snap caused a missed extra point, which gave the Lions a 6-0 lead. Scott English scored the second touchdown on a twoyard run with 5:33 to go in the half. Lions' quarterback Greg Gam completed a pass to Steve Hopkins for the PAT,which gave Maple Valley a 14-0 halftime lead. The Lions scored their third touchdown with 4:29 remaining in the third period on a Nikki Grinage 35-yard run. Bryan Carpenter kicked the extra point to give them a 21-0 lead. Also in the third quarter, with 3:18 left, the Lions' Jeremy Smith tackled a Union City running back in the end zone for a safety JV football team thumps Union City The junior Lions got offto a roaring start Thursday night, Sept. 3, with a 41-6 win over Union City on the road. Cliff Weller started the scoring for the Lions at 6:32 of the first quarter with Pete Kellepoury going in from 51 yards out. At the 5:54 mark of the se­ cond quarter, Weller again hit paydirt with a three-yard run. With 2:29 left in the half Adam Thayer scored on a 16-yard run to make the halftime score 26-0. The Lions continued the onslaught in the third quarter with Weller scoring on a 15-yard run. With 7:05 left in the game, Weller again broke loose for 64 yards to make the final score, 41-6. The defense intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles and was led by Jason Hause and Matt Thayer. Next game for the jayvee Lions is Saturday, Sept. 12, at Edwardsburg. Eighth graders lose, seventh win Maple Valley’s eighth grade girls basketball team lost to the Olivet girls Thurs­ day, Sept. 3. Lions leading scorers were Mandy Ashley and Mandi Golovich, while leading re- bounders were Erin Hokanson and Sara Hughes. Next game is Sept. 9th against Dansville at home. The Maple Valley seventh grade girls beat Olivet in their opener, 28-27. From Our Readers MV cheerleaders left out! Dear editor: We, the Maple Valley cheerleaders, are very disap­ pointed that we are not getting acknowledged as a sport. If you will notice in the Tuesday, Aug. 25 newspaper, you had football, girls’ basketball, cross country and golf, but where were the cheerleaders? We practicejust as much, we have to keep our grades up, stay eligible to par­ ticipate and we also have strict rules. We do a lot more than we get credit for. We are very proud that our squad is going to nationals, no Maple Valley squad has ever gone before. We’ve worked very hard for this and we don’t like to be taken for granted. We are asking for your sup­ port in this school year and years to come. The Maple Valley coach and cheerleaders Editor’s Note: No cheerleaders appeared at the picture day. However, the Aug. 18 Maple Valley News carried a photo and caption about the cheerleaders going to nationals. The game, played at Olivet, was a hard fought game. Maple Valley led through three quarters, but with 2:30 in the game the Lions were down by five. However, with 13 seconds remaining, Maple Valley closed the gap to one point. Olivet missed one and one freethrow and Maple Valley got the rebound. Dawn Stine passed to Katrina Rasey who made a layup with four seconds left to win the game. Scoring for the seventh graders were Dawn Stine 12 points, Danielle Watson, five points, Katrina Rasey five points and Jessie Pennington, Emilie Gould and Melissa Kirwin each chipped in two points. Maple Valley running back Scott English runs for the end zone. English rushed for 73 yards on 14 carries and scored one touchdown in the Lions 29-0 thumping of Union City Friday, Sept. 4. which made the score 23-0. The Lions' final score came with 11:26 left in the game as running back Chris Cooley scored on a one-yard run, but the extra point was missed. Grinage led the Lions in rushing with 101 yards on eight carries, followed by English with 73 yards on 14 carries. Tony Hansen caught two passes for 45 yards, while teammate Steve Hopkins also had two catches for 32 yards. Garn was 4-for-4 in passing, with 77 yards. Leading tacklers for Maple Valley were Jeremy Smith and Chris Harmon, with seven apiece and Mike Trowbridge and Brent Stine had six tackles each. "One of the keys was our offensive lineman. Carl Mazurek, Dan Finkler, Seth Kangas and Joel Butler had real good games. They let us run for the 297 yards and our backs also blocked well," said Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley will play at home against Edwardsburg this Friday, Sept. 11. 74e • “dm ::x Pets » DOBERMANS Full bred, 7 weeks old, $50. 517-852-1650 after 6pm or leave message. :x: m Jobs Wanted Lost & Found LOST 5 month old kitten, tortise shell coloring, shor­ thaired, 6 toes on front paws, front claws removed. Answers (if she wants) to Little Bit. Belongs to senior citizen who only has Little Bit to live with and misses her terribly. Please call Eleanor. 852-9905.______ LOST ON NASHVILLE HIGHWAY female beagle dog. Answers to the name of Roxy. 517-726-0103. COBB WOULD LIKE TO BABYSIT 852-1843. Mictr Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 72&-03 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville ' The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. EARN EXTRA CASH Christ­ mas Around The World now hiring. No investment Free $300. kit. Free training. Set your own hours. Also booking parties. Phone 616-364-6536, or 616-795-9268.______________ OFFSET PRESSMAN must be experienced in small press work, prepress, and bindry. Ability to operate copy camera, a plus. This will be a full-time postition, includes benefits. Send resume to J-Ad Graphics Attention: Wes Robinson 1952 N. Broadway P.O.Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058. Community Notices Richard R. Cobb, owner’* ANNOUNCING... Help Wanted MAPLE VALLEY TEACH­ ERS AND SUPPORT STAFF ARE READY AND WILL­ ING TO BARGAIN AT ANYTIME. WE WANT A FAIR CONTRACT! WE DO NOT WANT TO SEE THE SCHOOL YEAR DISRUPTED. CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM._________ REMINDER - GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION Thursday Sept 10th, from 7-8pm, at Maplewood. In case of strike at Congregational Church. Any questions call Cindy Krolik at 726-1073 or Dawn Conklin 726-1266. □CALEDONIA □DELTON HASTINGS LAKEWOOD MAPLE VALLEY □MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores Immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can... 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE Pastoor’s • DELTON Quinn’s Sports �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 8, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville ||| Wa Aw| CMl ABW* Gapisiar^inc, OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Main, Vermontville /4UBUACOIAIUA We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. tentsible Swets" • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1992 u SSSSSSS Boneless Pork Boneless Butterfly smoked Chops | Porkchops T Pork & Beef Combo Roast "in The Deli” Yoders Icole slaw SXTk Loin Roast I Hillshire Farms smoked sausage 89(.. r PRODUCE GROCERIES Michigan Hard Squash Table Queen, Buttercup, Butternut, Gold Hubbard, Spaghetti 295 Reynold’s Economy 4 Pack Northern Assorted Foil Bath Tissue Bonus 90 ft. Fitti Elastic Diapers Mich. Grown 2//$4I Macaroni or Spaghetti Carrots 69' 6 Pack Carnation 1 lb. pkg. Mich. Bulk Ripe | Tomatoes । 095 J SS^^&ESSSS£SSSSSS55SS^S^ SSSS£SSSSSS55SS^S S DAIRY Heatherwood Farms 0 3 M B L 8 oz. Shurfresh 79* Cream Cheese Mueller’s 1 lb. 175 Mich. Baby Peeled ? Aa 9A 9A A Med. 34 ct. or Lg. 22 ct.„. Cabbage GROCERIES instant Breakfast $A919 2 Liter Bottles 99'’ — Plus Deposit — 33 12 oz. Frozen Tropicana Orange $4I19 28 oz. Banquet A3At 3 BEVERAGESl Coke Citrus Punch Juice 6 oz. G.M. Bugles Snacks 64 oz. Sunny Delight Family Entrees $|79 BAKERY Mackinaw Milling Honey Bran Bread 99* � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-09-15.pdf 5d195c1aaf2e51faa8844ee7aad692a1 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 7 — Tuesday, September 15, 1992 M.V. School contract bargaining talks show little progress’ by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Despite talks lasting well past midnight, state-mediated sessions last week with the Maple Valley teachers’ union and support personnel union made little headway toward new contracts. A meeting Wednesday evening with bargainers for the Maple Valley Education Association, “was not very productive at all,” according to Harlow Claggett, labor relations specialist with the Michigan Association of School Boards. The teachers have somewhat modified their original proposals, but still are not close to agreement with the board. The MVEA now is asking for a 7.3 percent salary in­ crease the first year (down from an earlier request for 9 percent) and 6 percent for each of the second and third years of a proposed three-year contract. The board’s latest offer was 3.5 percent the first year and 3.25 percent for each of the second and third years, with the possibility of an additional one-half percent the second year if class schedules for middle to high school grades are increased from the present six periods per day to seven, said Claggett. The additional one-halfper­ cent also would be granted in the third year ofthe contract if the seven-period day were still in existence. “The board feels from an educational standpoint it would be a very positive thing for the district,” he added. The teachers also have modified their initial proposal on a sick leave payout plan, scaling it down to $75 per day for a limit of up to 90 days of accumulated unused sick leave (half of the 180 days they are allowed to accumulate). The proposed change could increase maximum individual payouts from about $2,000 to $6,750, Claggett noted. Class size also has been a big issue with the teachers. “They want a maximum (limit on classroom enrollment), an absolute maximum,” said Claggett. “That takes away all flexibility needed to operate a school district with some degree of fiscal responsiblity.” He painted a worst-case scenario: If the maximum limit were 25 students per class, and a Maplewood thirdgrade class, for instance, had an enrollment of 26 students, “What are you going to do with that one child?” Claggett said that if the board accepts the teachers’ proposal of maximum limits, the extra student would have to be sent to another school or the class divided into two rooms of 13 pupils each. For junior-senior high level, the teachers propose a student-teacher ratio not to exceed 30 to 1, except in classes such as band or physical education. Another MVEA proposal deals with “weighting” of mainstreamed students, each of whom they want counted in classrooms as two students instead of one. In recent years some special education students have been mainstreamed with the general school population in a state-backed program that gives parents final say on where their children will attend school. See Bargaining, Page 3 Ballot recount yields no changes in Moore-Burd primary race results J-Ad Graphics News Service The Aug. 4 primary elec­ tion of Orvin Moore as Fifth District Barry County Com­ missioner by just four votes will stand, at least for now. The County Board of Can­ vassers met last Tuesday and went over the results, coming to the conclusion that the in­ cumbent Republican Moore defeated challenger Tim Burd 396 to 392. However, canvassers were unable to examine 81 absentee ballots that were cast in Woodland Township. County Clerk Nancy Boersma said the reasons were that the ballot box was not properly wrapped tight or sealed and there was no “horseshoe hook” on the ballot bag. Despite the problem, Boersma said state law gover­ ning canvassing says the results reported immediately after the election must stand. Boersma said canvassers found absolutely no problems with ballots in Maple Grove and Castleton townships, the other two areas covered by the Fifth District. Burd said he will continue to press for a recount of the Woodland ballots or try to have a new election called. “Two votes counted the wrong way would make a dif­ ference,” Burd said. “I’ve Seventeen high school kids earn academic honors Outstanding scholastic achievement by Maple Valley High School students in the 1991-92 school year was recognized during a special ceremony at the Maple Valley-Union City football game on the home field, Sept. 4. Academic letters or pins were awarded to a total of 17 sophomores, juniors and seniors based on last year’s scholastic records. Academic letters are similar to those presented annually to Maple Valley athletes, but carry an emblem of the Lamp of Learning. A student who qualifes for the award a second consecutive year is Seventeen Maple Valley high school students recently earned academic letters or pins in a program that recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement during the past school year. They are (front row, from left) Stacey Hawblitz, Lisa Met­ zger, Christi Bigelow, Ben Mudry, Rudy Othmer, Will Rooks, (middle row) Cheri Sessions, Todd Guernsey, Dean Beardslee, Joel Butler, Kyle Booher, (back row) Brandy Wawiernia, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Dana Hasselback, Nate Dipert and Chris Mi|ler.,Missing .from photoJs DaaFintler presented with a pin to attach to the letter he or she received earlier. In the third con­ secutive year a plaque is awarded. During the ceremony each of the honorees was accom­ panied by his or her parents. Presentations were made by Larry Lenz, Jr.-Sr. High School Principal, and faculty member Julia Swartz. Sophomores who earned letters by maintaining a 3.9 or better grade point average in their freshman year were Nate Dipert, Dana Hasselback, Jenny Mittelstaedt and Brandy Wawiernia. Juniors earning pins by maintaining a cumulative 3.8 or better GPA last school year were Lisa Metzger, Chris Miller and Rudy Othmer. Juniors receiving first-year academic letters were Christi Bigelow, Todd Guernsey, Stacey Hawblitz, Ben Mudry, William Rooks and Cheri Sessions. Seniors who qualified for awards by maintaining a cumulative 3.65 or better GPA as last year’s juniors were Dan Finkler, who received a pin and a plaque in recognition of his third-year award; Kyle Booher and Joel Butler, who earned pins for their second-year awards; and Dean Beardslee, who received a letter for his first-year ’ award. Orvin Moore Tim Burd got to push it as far as the law goes. We’ll see what happens.” He said he plans to ask Barry County Circuit Court to allow a recount in Woodland to call a new election, but he isn't optimistic about his chances. “I’m seeking to have the (Woodland) ballots approved for recount,” he said. “If I can’t do that, want a new elec­ tion, but I understand that's next to impossible.” Burd said that because there was a violation of law in the way the ballots in Woodland See No changes. Page 6 Judge puts Cooley back on Nov. ballot by David T. Young Editor Castleton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley now is back on the November general election ballot. Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster on Sept. 4 granted Cooley’s petition for a writ of mandamus to overturn the Barry County Elections Commission’s decision Aug. 26 to have his name removed from the ballot. Shuster ruled that state elec­ tions law forbids a candidate to run for office on a non­ partisan ballot and then run for the same office as a member of a political party during the same calendar year. This interpretation is dif­ ferent than opinions given by three staff members of the State Elections Bureau, the Barry County Board of Can­ vassers and the County Elec­ tions Commission. All had agreed that a 1988 law pro- hibits candidates from running as independents and then on a partisan ballot later in the same year. Cooley filed to run for Nashville Village President without party affiliation in December 1991, but lost in the March 9 election. He filed as a Republican for Castleton Supervisor in May 1990 and received 219 votes as the ap­ parent winner in the Aug. 4 primary. But Robert and Carol Dwyer, the latter an attorney, challenged his election because of the 1988 law. Cooley and Castleton Township Clerk Junia Jarvie had maintained it was legal for the incumbent to seek another term as supervisor because he had filed a qualifying petition for the village office in 1991 and had filed a nominating petition for the Castleton post in 1992. However, in three separate See Back on ballot, Page 2 In This Issue... • New alley vacation policy adopted in Nashville • Lions official to speak at local club celebration • Maple Valley students raising funds for hurricane victims • Vermontville congregationalists set building dedication date �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 2 BACK ON BALLOT, opinions from the Michigan Elections Bureau, Director Chris Thomas and staff members Brad Whitman and Doretha Blarr,' held that Cooley’^ “rio party” can­ didacy for 'the village office precluded his seeking another post on a partisan-basis for the remainder of 1992. The election law in question reads: ' ‘A person whofiles a quali­ fying petition shall notfile a partisan nominating petition orfilingfee, and shall not be nominated as a candidate by write-in vote or by political party convention, caucus or committee, for an office to be continued from front pag elected at the election for Cooley said. “It was my ques­ which the person has filed a tion all along as to the inter­ qualifying petition or at an pretation ofthe (state election) electionheld during the same statute.” Whitman, from ,the State calendar year as that Elections Bureau, said he was election. ” But Shuster intrepreted the puzzled by the ruling, but law to mean that a candidate said, “At this point I am not who files a qualifying petition in a position to question the for non-partisan office cannot judge. That’s what people go file for the same office on a to court for, to get a ruling.” Whitman said that Shuster’s partisan basis for the rest of ruling is binding now in the the calendar year. Therefore, because Cooley Barry County, but is not ran for village president in statewide. Carol Dwyer reacted to the one election and township supervisor in another, he was ruling by saying, “What the not in violation of state law, judge did was invent an entire­ Shuster ruled. ly new interpretation, wholly “I was happy to see it,” unsupported by the language tions Commission would do we’re bound by that,” Shaw of the law.” She said the statute says a the right thing and appeal, to said. “We (the commission) uphold the law and correct the haven't met and discussed that candidate may not run for any yet, and I can’t speak for the position, not just the same judge’s ruling.” However, Probate Judge other members, but I don’t see office. She added, “He (Shuster) Richard Shaw, chairman of that (an appeal) happening.” Other members of the Elec­ was telling the County Elec­ the County Elections Com­ tions Commission, the mission said he believes that tions Commission are County Clerk Nancy Boersma and Michigan Secretary of State’s panel will not do so. "The Circuit Judge has told County Treasurer Sue office, the County Board of Canvassers and even the us what to do (put Cooley’s VandeCar. plaintiff (Cooley) and his at­ name back on the ballot), and torney (Michael McPhillips) that they were all wrong.” At this point I am not in a When asked if there is a position to question the judge. possibility of appealing the decision to the Michigan That’s what people go to court for, Third District Court of Ap­ peals, Robert Dwyer said, “I to get a ruling. _ whitman would assume that the Elec- Mace Pharmacy HOMETOWN! 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past 219 S. State St. Only what’s done for Christ will last. 852-0845 Nashville, Mich. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 REALTOR" WOLEVER’S RE AL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (517) 726-0637 (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. GOD'S LOVE HAS PAINTED THE BRILLIANT COLORS OF AUTUMN The heat of summer's on the wane And cooler breezes fill the air. Though sunny days will still remain. We soon will see the branches bare. But first, the beauty to behold. Of this, the climax of the year; With leaves that turn to red and gold Before they fade and disappear. For whether maple, elm or oak. Or other kinds, they turn to brown; And soon, the pungent smell of smoke Will prove they all came drifting down. The lessons of our chosen creed Are there to help us understand The love that God displays, indeed, When autumn's beauty paints the land. Autumn carries more gold in its hand than all the other seasons. —Jim Bishop Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m" Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...,10am Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... nn aa m. m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN 113 N. AAAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair Earl Furlong VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY —Gloria Nowak Nashvilles Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...,11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................................ 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UHITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 3 BARGAINING CONTINUES, MVEA President Sharlot Sours said, “When you bring special needs children into the classroom, those people are going to be lost in the shuffle. The only way we can keep some control on that is to put a limit on classroom size.” She explained that the cur­ rent MVEA contract controls class size only in grades K-6, where enrollment is limited to 34 students. After the 29th student, the teacher is entitled to receive help from a teacher’s aide. “There is no limit at all now for grades 7 through 12,” Sours adds. “We feel very strongly that special needs children have to be considered in this.” In the matter of sick leave payout, Sours says the union proposal is “no where near what the board paid the superintendent (Carroll Wolff) who retired.” She pointed out that the new plan “could be an incentive to save the district money on substitute teacher pay,” since there might be less sick days used by staff. Only those teachers who leave the system or retire after 15 or more years of service would be eligible to receive the payout. One issue that is important to the teachers, said Sours, is a proposal to change the rate they are paid for in-service days at the beginining and end of the school year. Each is paid the substitute teacher rate of $54 a day instead of his or her regular daily rate. Sours says the board feels this is “adequate” but it is unacceptable to the teachers. “We would like to see some respect for professionalism,” she added. The next MVEA session with State Mediator Fred Mills Obrecht is set for Thurs­ day, Sept. 17. “The big thing obviously is the economic package,” Claggett said. “They want a substantial economic settlement.” Since negotations have been under way the MVEA has reduced its salary package proposal to the point that “it takes us below the county average,” noted Sours. She said the teachers would consider looking at the board’s seven-period day pro- ayiiiiiiiaiiiuiHiiiaaiini, « Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E I BINGO 3I S MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA “THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.S ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g'' posal if more specifics on the plan were provided. Negotiations with the MV Educational Support Persohnel Association were held last Tuesday evening with Mills Obrecht. The MVESPA is ex­ pected to present proposals to the board team on the 17th along with MVEA. “Some major goals of the board were addressed, some progress was made (in the MVESPA negotiations),” Claggett said Thursday. The board is seeking a oneyear settlement with the union because “so many areas ofthe support personnel contract need changing. If they are not changed we don’t want to live with the contract more than one year.” Ifthe contract can be chang­ ed to the satisfaction of the board, he said, they would ex­ tend it beyond one year. A major stumbling block is a union proposal to shorten the steps needed to reach top pay scale. Except for bus drivers, all of whom start at top pay scale, Maple Valley support personnel now must work ten years to reach max­ imum pay rate, a goal achiev­ ed in three to five years in comparable school districts cited by the union. The basic annual salary in­ crease now sought by the union is 6 percent for each step of the pay scale. They earlier had asked 7 percent. “Even proposing 6 percent (increase) on base (pay) may have a significantly different impact when placed on the new salary grid,” Claggett noted. “At least eight of the people would be making a 24 percent increase.” He said there is a “Me, too” aspect to the MVESPA negotiations. Claggett says support personnel “want to end up with the same signifi­ cant settlement” the teachers are seeking. Kim Hansen, MVESPA president, said no proposal has yet reached the point of “tentative agreement” in the negotiations. Is a strike likely? “Nothing has been decided yet,” says Hansen, “but it has been sanctioned by the MEA.” Julius Maddox, president of the Michigan Education Association, officially has notified the MVEA and MVESPA that they have been approved for a “job action.” This approval is the result of an investigation by an MEA team after application by the two associations. Leadership of both unions requested authorization to withhold services when it ap- tram from peared that contract set­ tlements would not be reached with the board of education prior to the beginning of school. Members ofboth unions are working under terms of the old contracts. MVESPA members signed a letter of agreement extending their old contract until a new agree­ ment is worked out or a 14-day notice of determina­ tion is tendered. School started on schedule Sept. 1. According to MEA, “Both associations have been very concerned about the slow pace of bargaining.” The first negotiations ses­ sion for teachers was April 28; the support personnel first met to negotiate on June 16. “The board has been reluc- tant to schedule frequent or lengthy bargaining sessions,” stated a MEA press release issued last Thursday. Unfair Labor Practice charges were filed against the board in June by the support personnel union. The teachers’ union has begun the process of filing similar charges because of board ac­ tions at the negotiations table which MVEA alleges are in violation of fair bargaining practices. After gaining MEA ap­ proval for job action, a local association that withholds ser­ vices is provided additional staff, attorney services, public relations assistance, and crisis funds. Members of a local who engage in an approved strike are entitled to weekly benefits once they meet cer­ tain requirements. “We hope that both con­ tracts can be settled through mediation,” says Sours. “Both of our teams have bargained in good faith, returned to school without contracts, and continued to provide quality services to the Maple Valey schools and the students of the district. Now we need to see positive pro­ gress at the negotiations table.” At Eaton Federal Savings Bank, nothing comes ahead ofsecurity for your hard-earned dollars. ■# STRENGTH With over 130 million dollars in resources, we can take care of your financial needs. ra- STABILITY With continuous local ownership and a management philosophy directed to the long run. we'll be here when you need us. with a staff that knows Eaton County and its people. ■s' SECURITY With solid experienced management to guard your funds and backed by F.D.I.C. insurance up to $100,000 per depositor. Sound like the kind ofbank with which you would like to do business? Stop by. • Fresh Flowers • Plants Arrangements • Cut Roses • Wedding Mapes Family Florist 107 North Main Street, Nashville !■*= Phone — 852*2050 WE DELIVER | 9 a.m. to 5 p.iri. Daily 'W FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past.. Local butter put a feather in Nashville's cap back in 1926 by Susan Hinckley Topping more than 100 other creameries in the state, Nashville’s Farmers’ Co-Op Creamery 66 years ago this week took first place in butter­ making competition at the Michigan State Fair. The award helped to put the village on the map while enhancing the local butter industry. Also that week, Nashville’s many attributes were touted by the local Community Club (forerunner ofthe Chamber of Commerce) at its first fall meeting of the year. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on Sept. 16, 1926. Creamery takes prize at Michigan State Fair The Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery Association has been awarded a “reputation” of which its officers and members may well be proud. Manager Pennock received a telegram the latter part of the week from Detroit, informing him that their product, the Wolverine brand of butter, had received first prize with a score of .9516 at the Michigan State Fair. The value ofthis high score can be better appreciated when it is understood that there were over 100 other creameries in the state com­ peting for this coveted prize. The buttermaker, Percy Penfold, is to be highly com­ plimented for his success in p y ’s pproplacingg the creamery duct at such a high standard of quality. As soon as the score was announced, the local creamery received an order from a firm in Detroit for the purchase of the balance of the churning, the sample ofwhich had been awarded the premium. We feel that this splendid recognition will be highly beneficial to our local institu­ tion and that Wolverine brand butter will be in constant demand. Nashville Community Club opens fall season The first fall meeting of the def, ,o right, from center) Nashville Community Club was held at the auditorium (in the Gribbin Block) Monday night, and the attendance was gratifying to the officials of the club. There were more than 100 present, which ex­ ceeded the expectations of the supper committee, and it took some lively hustling to prepare extra “eats” for the hungry crowd. The program was run off without a toastmaster, under the direction ofPresident Pen­ nock, and Mayor Seth I. Zemer was first called on to talk about the Village Coun­ cil. His talk bristled with good ideas and left no doubt that the village solons are wide awake and have something in view for the future. Chris Marshall made it very plain that Nashville’s two ex­ cellent banks have had a hand in building up Nashville’s pro­ sperity and that they were still on the job and going strong. His advice on teaching thrift to the younger generation should be adopted universally. Charles Dahlhouser ad­ vanced some new ideas in his talk representing the businessmen and indicated that he is a live wire who keeps his eyes open and uses them to good advantage. The record of the Nashville News in advancing progressive movements in Nashville was dwelt upon briefly by Len W. Feighner, who pledged the hearty sup­ port of the paper for present and future to any movement for the upbuilding of civic improvemens. Mrs. C.T. Munro gave a splendid talk on the activities ofthe Woman’s Literary Club and particularly on its work in connection with the library, which was listened to with marked attention. Dr. E.T. Morris made a happy talk about the medical profession in Nashville, gave some rapid-fire hints on how the people ofthe village could do more for the doctors, and how they could also flatten the medical profession’s purse and improve general health condition in the village by more carefully guarding against the spread of com­ municable diseases. Supt. E.E. Devereaux talk­ ed about the schools, and made some very real sugges­ tions about some of the anti­ quated subjects that have con­ gested high school cur­ riculums to no avail for many years past and made sugges­ tions for something really practical in the way of educa­ tion for pupils of the present century. The Rev. Arthur Longfield spoke for Rev. A.L. Bingaman in response to the topic of “The Churches,” the latter being absent from the village. He said something for the churches, too, and gave the non-church-goers something to think about. As a whole, the program proved of more than usual in­ terest and brought out a lot of good suggestions, some of which are bound to take root and bring beneficial crops. Musical numbers of excep­ tional merit were interspersed throughout the program. Mrs. LaDore Ireland presided at the piano, and community singing was led by Ralph McNitt. Miss Gladys Remington played a violin solo, “Berceuse, ” from Jocelyn, by Godard. Miss Mildred Wotring sang “The Gypsy Love Song” by Victor Herbert, followed by an en­ core number, and Miss Wotring and Mr. McNitt sang two pleasing duets, “The Night,” by Arditi, and a musical dialouge translated from the Old German. Quick and Bean buy South End Grocery An important business change is taking place on South Main Street this week, Frank Caley selling the South End Grocery to Ward A. Quick, the former owner, and his son-in-law, Carl L. Bean. The store is now closed while inventory is being taken and the new firm expects to open for business in a day or so. Mr. Caley, who has con­ ducted the store for the past four years, informs us that he expects to remain in the village, but has no definite First home to Farmers’ Co-Operative Creamery in 1914 was this original wool­ carding mill built in 1881 on Church Street, just east of South State Street, where iit stiH stands. During its earlier years the building also housed a woodworking shop an automotive garage.. The creamery association moved in 1929 from this building to a Sherman Street location and in 1940 to its final home at 230 S. Main St. The creamery discontinued operations in 1952. plans for the future. He is leaving the business in good hands, however, and patrons can be rest assured that their wants will be well taken care of. Mr. Quick is well known to the clientele, having managed the store for years before sell­ ing to Mr. Caley, and he will be capably assisted by Mr. Bean. Nashville welcomes newly married folks Two of Nashville’s businessmen, Herman A. Maurer and Joe Sommers, recently have joined the benedicts, and on Wednesday evening of last week they and their brides were given a hearty but noisy reception by the townspeople. After a complimentary entertainment at the Star Theatre, the newlyweds were taken in charge by friends, loaded into “limousines” and paraded through the village streets, escorted by the fire department, the village band, and numerous well-wishers. Following the trip, candy and cigars were passed out. News in Brief — Otto Lass has made several repairs on his cider mill and will commence mak­ ing cider next Saturday. — Nashville ladies who will contribute canned fruit to the Roosevelt American Legion Hospital at Camp Custer, may secure empty glass jars at the Wing Fur­ niture Store. — Drs. E.T. Morris and C.K. Brown were in Lansing Wednesday afternoon, atten­ ding the State Convention of Doctors which is being held there. — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Som­ mers are doing light housekeeping in the rooms at the home ofMrs. Boyd Olsen. — Mrs. Sam Varney, Mrs. James Childs and Mrs. Charles Cruso have all been quite ill the past week with the prevailing influenza. — Francis Street on the South side is receiving a coat of gravel from Main Street east. This section of Francis Street has been in need of repairs for some time. — Leason Greene, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Greene, leaves Friday for Detroit, where he will enter the University of Detroit to take up the study of architecture. — Nume Rathbun of Brighton is working for J.G. Deeds in his blacksmith shop. Julia E. Weeks is treating her Nume was a former resident house to a new coat of paint. of this place many years ago, — (Maple Grove Center) and is a first-class blacksmith. Maple Leaf Grange won 1st — Miss Esta Feighner, prize at the Barry County who has spent the summer Fair. months on a camping tour — (Southwest Maple with Mr. and Mrs. Will Crabb Grove) Leo Blowers, son of through the West and Mr. and Mrs. William Southwest, was a guest of Blowers, who has spent some C.P. Sprague and family last time traveling in the western week, having returned from states on his motorcycle, the West to take up her school returned home Wednesday. duties at Grand Rapids. (North Castleotn) They are — Work on M-79 south of still hauling gravel from the Nashville is going along pit on George Rowlader’s splendidly, being hampered farm. No reason why somewhat by the frequent Castleton should not have rains. The road between good roads, with gravel handy Maple Grove and Nashville is at 20 cents per yard. more than half graveled, and — (Lakeview) While Mrs. with good weather ought to be Allie Munn was driving down opened to traffic in a couple of the school hill last Wednesday weeks. The portion south of afternoon, her car skidded and Maple Grove is going slower, ran against the bank, tipping on account of heavy fills, but over. Lena Hiedeman, will surely be completed this Fransen Brown and Lloyd fall. Cogswell were riding with — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norton and son Howard of her. Luckily, no one was in­ jured, except Mrs. Munn, Traverse City arrived in who sprained her arm. The Nashville the last ofthe week, car was jammed, but no glass and Monday unloaded their broken. car of household goods and — (South Vermontville) moved them out to the farm, Asa Strait is baling over near the Adam Wolf place, which Kalamo, they purchased this summer. — (Morgan) Miss Grace — Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Fox Adkins, station agent here, of Kalamazoo have moved to has been notified by the Dowagiac, where both have railroad company that after positions in the schools. Mr. Sept. 15, the company will Fox is supervisor of music discontinue the agency at and Mrs. Fox has charge of Morgan. We understand that the fourth grade and is school the community may still have instructor in dramatic art. flag passenger service; also Both are well known here, prepaid freight service. Mrs. Fox being a daughter of — (Southwest Maple Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cross. Grove) The high school — Miss Ruth Cogswell, students from this community daughter of Mr. and Mrs. are Velma Ostroth, Fem Cole William Cogswelll of and Hope Hawthorne at Castleton, has taken a position Hastings, Mary Mack at Bat­ as bookkeeper at the Farmers tle Creek and Louise Kidder at & Merchants Bank. Miss Nashville. Edith McIntyre ex­ Cogswell was graduated from pects to attend Normal at Hastings High School last Kalamazoo. year and has been taking extra — (North Castleton) Bean school work during the sum­ pulling has begun and it has mer. She assumed the duties brought some rain, which is ofher new position this week. badly needed... There has — (North Castleton) The been a light frost on the low Hastings fair had fine exhibits land. and good free entertainment. Those who went on Thursday could not resist going on Fri­ Garage Sale day. The fireworks display was fine. SPECIAL SWAP MEET at —. (John Wesley’s Corners) Kalamazoo Speedway. Race S.E. Powers and son Horace cars and parts, regular flea markof Nashville are putting up a et, something for everyone, large quantity of fine quality consignment auction at 1p.m. fence on the former’s father’s Consignments welcome. Sept. 19, rain date Sept 20. Ph. farm. — (West Vermontville) 623-8376 or 673-4478. Frank Hay is having his house YARD SALE Fri.,., Sept 18,, S., Sept 19.. Clothes,, furniture,, Sat., and tool house painted. — (South Nashville) Mrs. and misc. items. 9-dark, 251 W. Casgrove, Nashville. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 5 New alley vacation policy adopted in Nashville village by Susan Hinckley published for each alley or portion of an alley to be con­ Discussion of municipallysidered for vacation. owned alleys again consumed (4.) In addition to such much ofthe meeting Thursday notice as is required by law, of the Nashville Village charter or ordinance, the Council. village shall cause a notice of But this time the result was public hearing to be mailed to adoption of a new policy for each owner of property vacating alleys. located within 300 feet of the In May the council rescind­ alley to be vacated. ed an earlier alley abandon­ Dwyer defended the owner ment procedure that had prov­ notification plan which cor­ ed to be ambiguous and in responds to procedures re­ quired for requested variances conflict with established laws. The policy adopted last to Nashville’s zoning week “is simpler and is in­ ordinance. “A change in ownership of tended to supplement provi­ an alley is at least as important sions of Michigan law, the Nashville village charter and as ifJohn Q. Smith can build a ordinances which are ap­ swimming pool in his back plicable to vacation of yard,” she noted. Most residential blocks in alleys,” according to Carol Jones Dwyer, a lawyer who Nashville are criss-crossed serves as a Nashville Village with alleys constructed a cen­ Trustee. She and President tury or more ago to facilitate Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra, who access by horse-drawn firefighting equipment. They comprise the council’s Policy Committee, drew up the new also served as pathways to stables located at the rear of document. After council approval of some properties. In modem times the alleys Trustee Jeff Beebe’s proposed amendment to allow vacation have become a bone of con­ of less than full alleys, the tention for the council. new plan is composed of only Though the alleys belong to four steps compared to nine the village, over the years some property owner have ap­ contained in the earlier policy. propriated the throughfares The new policy provides: (1.) Vacation of an alley or adjoining their lots for in­ portion of an alley can be in­ stallation of fences, trash bar­ itiated by a resolution adopted rels or storage buildings, as by a majority of the village extension of their lawns, or as council or upon receipt of a private driveways. These written request signed by at enroachments have rendered least one person owning pro­ many alleys impassable to the perty abutting on the alley to public. “I have a problem with the be vacated. (2.) A property owner wan­ public having responsibility ting to compel consideration and ownership of something it ofhis-her request to vacate an really can’t use/* Dwyer said. alley must pay a fee of $25 to The $25 fee will cover cost the village. A separate fee shall be paid for each full alley of publishing required notices ofalley abandonment hearings requested to be vacated. (3.) No alley may be and help pay for sending the vacated without a public hear­ necessary letters of notifica­ ing. A separate notice of tion to affected property public hearing shall be owners. Staff Writer *»» SAufi kfc * ■ s Z S “( j•bHu. , ' ^, "ti’.j: ■h ^S» turn L fi®j Hatt * Ufa i ^■Wtfc i w. ^PKbk Ww®' ^WHA HA CstaWiJ Mi i nLad Wiamiw. 8KS MUteta ®3 tottiasi t I* '« «t. Liiife: as hslmHN As Easy As 1-2-3 WRtii|» to Mim: 1 'l*1 K. 3X1 Ml ’■- ■ ntjiaiini Utt lUfflKI® sk ax Let us design the look that’s right for you... And help you keep it looking beautiful. ® -WWi rr ti!ntstoD t* U* ■s -iWfek jsfa [«t ' grt Tat-®8*' Alt wliM" *<*»<* *** 5 an »*■, ■, Styles-R-Us Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main, Nashville Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. 852-1757 I r. SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT s e*s s* II1*1 •««ff jj jjjjfi jgjW jfi OPEN HOUSE *• jgW jjM •5» 5»» *>'■ Saturday, September 19 • Noon-3 p.m. 9007 Kalamo Hwy., Bellevue Corner of Ionia Rd. & Kalamo Hwy. Spacious country ranch. Immaculate 3 BR w/hardwood floors. Den w/fireplace, cedar lined closets, 1st floor laundry. Two story barn w/overhead door. Loads of storage. Peaceful setting. Possible rent to own option. $66,000 OC390LW Your Hostesses: Cindy Martens -543-4011 Mary Dusman • 543-5545 UNITED CHARLOTTE ASSOC. INC. REALTORS® COLDUIGLL BANKER 313 Lansing St., Charlotte 543-5483 or 372-5555 Not retroactive, the plan will not apply to an alley abandonment request by the Nashville Baptist Church heard by the council at a public hearing before the start of Thursday’s meeting. In the audience was a handful of op­ ponents to the Baptists’ plan to seek abandonment of an east­ west alley lying north of the church to facilitate addition of a fellowship hall-gymnasium to the present auditorium. The Baptists own the property on both sides of the affected por­ tion of the alley and all but one parcel along its entire length. This is the fifth time in over two years that the Nashville council has held a hearing on the matter. The Baptists’ re­ quest presented Thursday also called for closure of a north­ south quarter alley directly behind the church. Roger Adams, representing the church, elected not to have the council vote on the matter Thursday since one member — Ted Spoelstra — was ab­ sent. By charter law a twothirds vote of the members of the council is required for abandonment of an alley, street or other public thoroughfare. This means five out of the seven-member council would have to agree with the Baptists* proposal. The matter was tabled until Sept. 24, but Adams reminded the council that the proposal concerns only alley closure, not sanction of the proposed building, which will be a mat­ ter for the Zoning Board of Appeals. “Without change there can never be progress,” noted Adams, “and with progress, not everyone is going to be happy.” On another matter Thurs­ day, council discussed pros and cons of hiring a village manager. Beebe said he did Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002._____________ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway. Pets AKC LAB PUPS Chocolate and Black. $200-males, $250-females, 852-2143. not believe the village could afford it. But Dwyer responded that in hiring a village manager, “The taxpayers probably would get a lot of bang for their bucks. I personally favor it.” Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. said he also favors the pro­ posal, “But I don’t see how we can put another person on payroll for at least $45,000 by the time you get salary and benefits.” Village Clerk Rose Heaton, however, said that a qualified village manager “would real­ ly bring back more than their salary” in benefits to the village. President Ray Hinckley suggested handing a copy of the present village budget to a prospective village manager and telling the candidate that he or she would be hired “if you can find your salary in there.” In a somewhat related mat­ ter, council discussed the re­ cent $2,300 in fines levied against Nashville by the state for alleged violations of Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Act. The in­ cidents date back to June 1991, and primarily involve lack of paperwork on safety procedures in the Department of Public Works. Several council members Thursday concurred that with a village manager overseeing operations the problem likely could have been avoided. “We need to know how it happened and why it happen­ ed,” said Trustee Sue VanDerske. “We should have been informed as soon as OSHA came and said something is wrong.” Dwyer agreed but said, “You can’t know something you are not in a position to know.” A village manager would oversee all operations of the municipality and would be ex­ pected to be knowledgeable in acquiring available state and federal grants for the village. The council’s Finance Committee will study the feasability of hiring a manager. In other business Thursday, the council: — Appointed Wanita Woodworth to a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. — Tabled a suggestion to buy a lawn mower to replace one that needs at least $2,500 in repairs. — Heard local citizen Sue Dawson’s request for installa­ tion oftraffic signals on M-66 at the Washington-Main and Fuller-Main intersections. Hinckley told Dawson that he appreciated her concern, but that the decision lies with the Michigan Department of Transportation, since M-66 is a state highway. He said he would contact Inez Warren, supervisor of the DOT’S Hastings facility. Police Chief Gene Koetje said it is unlikely state officials would agree with the need, as the idea has been rejected by them in the past. PHASE II Resale and Tailoring Come in and see our nearly new clothing at affordable prices. We have fall & winter garments and accessories in many sizes. Also do­ ing tailoring & alterations. 230 N. Main St. Across from the Post Office HOURS: Tues, thru Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 10-5 p.m. (517)726-0181 STANTON'S 144 SOUTH MNN STRCGT MCRMOTITMILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 ALSO UCCMSCD Vi INOAMA MO OHIO r ■ JUST LISTED! Exceptional 3 bedroom home with 2'/a car garage located on a lovely lot. This home is in immaculate condition. Priced to sell fast Three bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. First floor laundry. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) Country Property with approx. 10 acres with a stream. Three bedroom home with attached two car garage and a 24x40 pole barn. Call Joe An- Three bedroom home located on approx. 5 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield. 36x60 pole barn. Paved road location — good hunting area. Land contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads with the Thornapple River running through. Trees. Land contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres that has been perked. Land contract terms. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Approx. 76 acres with fantastic 5,000 square foot home. Large barns. Williamston area. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 160 acre farm to be offered in individual parcels and as a whole. Two story home, woods. CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrew* 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 6 Superintendent’s Corner Lions official to speak at Nashville celebration Kenneth E. Lautzenheiser of Jerome, Mich., a past director of the International Association of Lions Clubs, will be featured speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of Nashville Lions Club. The dinner event is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria. Lautzenheiser served a twoyear term as director after his election in June 1985 at the association’s 68th annual con­ vention in Dallas. Employed as director of the Federal Procurement Center in Jackson, Lautzenheiser is a former school superintendent who will be remembered locally in that capacity at the old Vermontville school district more than 30 years ago. He also is a former school business administrator and high school teacher. Currently a member of the Inter-Lake Lions Club, Lautzenheiser is a charter member of three Lions clubs and has over 24 years of perfect attendance. He also serves as state membership and development chairman as Awards, the 100 Percent District Governor’s Award, five Extension Awards, two Leadership Awards, and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor granted to a member by the association. He holds a Master Member­ ship Key and Michigan’s highest honor, the S. A. Dodge Award. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow and reci­ pient of one of the top ten In­ ternational Understanding Awards for his work with Belize in South America. Lautzenheiser now serves as chairman of the board of the Michigan Eye Bank and is active in the local United Way and American Cancer Socie- ty. He has also served in the Association of School Business Officials and as president of the Michigan Business Officials organization. He and his wife, Rowena, have a daughter, Laurene; a son Dennis (a past Lions district governor), and two granddaughters. Sponsored by the Battle Creek Lions, the Nashville club was chartered on Sept. 29, 1942, with 21 members. Today the roster numbers 50. Representatives of the Bat­ tle Creek club, many Lions dignitaries and members from various Michigan Lions clubs are expected to attend the an­ niversary event. Kenneth E. Lautzenheiser appointed by the Michigan Council of Governors. He has held the association offices of club president, zone chairman and district governor, as well as serving on various state committees. For his more than 38 years of service in Lionism, Lautzenheiser has received four International President’s | Card of Thanks The family of Jane Thrun extends their sincere thanks to her many friends and family for their calls, cards, flowers and prayers during her recent illness and passing. Also, thank you to those who have made a contribution in her memory to the VerJ montville Congregational Church and the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. A special thanks to the W LCA for the luncheon, and to Rev. Sally Nolen for her comforting words. Our mother touched many n people with her kind and gentle ways and she will 7| be sadly missed. Gary, Karen and Jennifer Scott, Kathy and Lindsay David, Terri, Justin and Darin NO CHANGES , were sealed, he would think there should be action by the County Prosecutor’s office. “If there is no action by the Prosecuting Attorney, then we must assume there was no wrongdoing,” he said. But Burd stressed that he does not believe anything was done wrong in Woodland deliberately. “There is a point of law that has to be dealt with,” he said. "This leaves it wide open for voter fraud. The opportunities for fraud are there.” Burd pointed out that the 81 votes that are not being re­ counted amount to more than 10 percent of the total votes cast for him and Moore. According to vote tallies made immediately after the Aug. 4 primary, Moore had 135 votes in Castleton Township and Burd had 87. In Maple Grove Burd prevailed 97 to 68 and Woodland he won 137 to 99. However, Moore won in Free Window Replacement Clinic featuring Andersen’ Windows. Step-by-step demonstration showing you how to: • replace windows in your home • install Andersen* windows install Andersen* patio doors install Andersen* accessories An Andersen window expert will be on hand to answer questions. Date: Tues., Sept. 22 Time: 6:00 p.m Location: Hometown Lumber from front absentee ballots in Castleton, 40 to 24, and in Woodland, 44 to 37. Maple Grove absentee ballots were so few that they were included with the voting machine totals. Whoever is declared the winner of the disputed primary race will face Democratic challenger Robert Dwyer in the Nov. 3 general election. St. Jude Bike A-Thon set The annual St. Jude’s Bikea-thon in Nashville has been set for Saturday, Sept. 26, chairwoman Elsie Wolever announced last week. The event is a fund-raiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Participants will circle a track at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., ear­ ning a set amount of money per mile completed, pledges by supporters. Each year the event has raised around $1,000 for the charity. Last year’s Bike-athon brought in $961.14. Entry forms are available at Wolever Real Estate at 126 S. Main Street or from Merle Sears, 715 Gregg St., Nashville. Rapid changes in work and education BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks There is an old saying that “nothing is as certain as change.” Change has gone on throughout history. However, in today's world, change is taking place at a much more rapid pace and is having a greater impact on our work and schools. To better understand the changing situation in today’s world of work and education, we might compare yesterday’s necessities as being able to feed and care for horses, today’s as being able to build and operate cars and tomorrow’s as being able to build and operate interplanetary space vehicles. Such rapid change has put new demands on our workers, our schools and our state. A recently received letter from Lewis Dodak, Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, summed up the situation by quoting from a report by a Special Blue Ribbon Commission: “The question is not whether we can afford to make the changes necessary, but whether we can afford not to. If our children, our workers and our businesses have any hope ofcompeting in the global economy, we have no choice.” What is needed to help our work force keep up with this rapid change? A number of answers may be given, including: 1. We can no longer expect to find meaningful and profitable employment for the unskilled. All workers need both basic skills and job-specific skills. 2. All workers must be willing and able to be life-long learners who ca adapt rapidly to changing needs. 3. Our state and local citizens and businesses must make education a higher priority and be willing to invest more of their resources in it. You may expect to see many proposals to improve the educa­ tion of our people for the new requirements of the world of work in the near future. Examples are ungraded schools, “learnfare,” longer school years and competency-based, diplomas. As we used to say in the game of hide and seek, “Coming, ready or not.” Changes in work expectations are coming. The best response is not to hide, but to seek ways to make the necessary im­ provements in education and continue to. fulfill the American dream of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” COUNTRY LIVING Hastings School District. Older home in great shape - 2 story, 4 b.r., 2 baths, deck, 21/2 car garage, 1 + shady acre w/lake access - $85,000. CALL: 616-945-4068 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to change you less for your personal auto insurance. I Come home to quality. Andersen. //\® Please make reservations at 852-0882 ||AnUeiscn I Wlmfamn J Come in or Call and Compare TlHOMETOVNj 1 LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville See us for: Delivery Planning PMlolkMn 1 • Estimates • Savings ^Auto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business —Tht, No CASH & CARRY OS OK CREDIT 852-0882 People.- Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 �— Page 7 To the Residents of Maple Valley Mil % Xu X Maple Valley teachers and support personnel, all one hundred fifty-six of us, want to give you an update of our current bargaining situation. We want you to know that: * Teachers have been bargaining since April 28; support personnel have been bargaining since June 16. Both of our contracts expired on July 1,1992. Almost no real bargaining has taken place. There has been little meaningful discus­ sion of issues. Offers have been primarily ultimatums. * Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges have been filed against the school board. ULP’s are allegations that state bargain­ ing laws have been violated. * Maple Valley teacher salaries are the lowest in the county, lower than Bellevue, Olivet, and Potterville, yet we have been referred to as “thieves” at the negotiations table. What the board has offered up to this point would put us even farther behind other county teachers. The district has a fund equity of nearly one million dollars and will receive a modest increase in funding from the state this year. Less than $33,000 has been offered to increase the pay of the entire support personnel staff, yet Carroll Wolff was paid some $38,000 extra when he retired. Year-round custodians and secretaries get 10 days ofvacation their first year ofemployment The most they can ever earn is 20 days. That takes 15 years of service to the district! Yet Superintendent Parks was given 25 days ofvacation his first year here. It nS&h Board members, elected by you, and the superintendent, hired to administer policies and programs of the Maple Valley Schools, have given control ofnegotiations to Harlow Claggett, an outside negotiator that is costing the district some $8,000 plus “expenses.” The board posture at the table is to attack previously negotiated rights of support personnel. The board refuses to address the issue of class size. Currently there can be as many as 34 students in an elementary classroom. Teachers want this number reduced and some consideration given for special needs students. Other issues remain unsettled. * m SChwlDisM.()feJ More than one third of the teachers and nearly every one of the support personnel are residents/community members/taxpayers in Maple Valley. We are not the enemy, and we are certainly not “thieves” in our house. MM The next two weeks will be critical. We have asked the board to bargain on a daily basis. Our goal is to continue to provide uninterrupted quality services to our students. Fair con­ tract settlements will allow us to do this. We need your support. Contact your school board members and the superintendent. Urge them to negotiate in good faith and settle fair, equitable contracts with their employee groups. Dr. Ozzie Parks Ron Tobias Joe Briggs Carroll Wolff John Krolik Bonnie Leep Dave Tuekey Ted Spoelstra 852-9699 or 852-9732 852-9476 1-543-5575 852-9053 726-1073 852-1540 726-1222 852-0785 Paidfor by Maple Valley Education AssociationlECEAlMEAtNEA and Maple Valley Educational Support PersonneDMEAlNEA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 8 Maple Valley High School students' raffle to help hurricane victims Maple Valley High School students concerned about vic­ tims of Hurricane Andrew conducted a raffle last week to help out with the relief effort in the devastated area. The $510 in proceeds ofthe event will be channeled through the American Red Cross to victims in Florida, said Assistant Principal William Fransworth, who oversaw the student project. Winners in the raffle were: — Edwin Carpenter, a hot air balloon ride. — Julie Swartz, Stoney Hills Bed and Breakfast. — Sue Furlong, a $25 gift certificate at Carl’s Market. — Becky Corkwell, golf passes to Mulberry Fore. — Tom Joostbems, hockey tickets for a game between Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. — Bessie Smith, hockey tickets for an NHL game bet­ ween the Detroit Red Wings and the Quebec Nordiques. — Ganene Rapson, tickets to the football game last weekend between Michigan State and Central Michigan. — Tom Glonich, the game ball from Friday night’s Maple Valley contest with Edwardsburg. The idea originated with the MVHS Student Council, he said, but was quickly adopted also by the senior class as a community service project under direction of teacher Chris Ricketts, senior class advisor. Tickets sold for $1 each, or 6 for $5. A purchase of $5 en­ titled the holder to enter the grand prize drawing for a hot­ air ballon ride furnished free of charge by Jim McConnon of Riverview Balloons, Hastings. The ride for one is valued at $125. All prizes were donated by various merchants and in­ dividuals, and included one free night for two at Stoney Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast near Vermontville; a $25 gift certificate from Carl’s Super Market, Nashville; six passes for nine holes of golf at Mulberry Fore, Nashville; and four tickets to a Detroit Red Wings hockey game. Other prizes were announc­ ed Friday night, Sept. 11, dur­ ing Maple Valley’s football game with Edwardsburg at Fuller Street athletic field, where the drawing was con­ ducted during half-time. One of the prizes was the game ball from that match. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) • Multiple Listing * Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available HMS warranty Dr. Elizabeth DeRath, a grief therapist, spoke about common reactions of grief, at the recent seminar on “Death and Dying’’ at the high school. The seminar was sponsored by the Maple Valley Chapel, Genther Funeral Home, and the local “COPE” grief sup­ port group. Dr. DeRath explained that some people are reluctant to come to a grief support group because it can be very emo­ tional and to be a part of this group is admitting you have lost someone you love. But allowing yourself to feel the pain is the first step toward healing, she said. We are a pain avoiding culture and too much medica­ tion can be harmful because it causes us to hide our feelings and bury them deep inside. DeRoth said. The healing of grief is meeting it head on. Next week’s session is on the terminal patient with guest speaker Deb Winkler, divi­ sional manager for Barry Community Hospice. The second of five sessions meets Thursday, Sept. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Maple Valley High School library. To register, call 852-0842. Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 16 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Grief therapist speaks to local group MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPLE VALLEY Broker Student officers involved in the sole of tickets for the Hurricane Andrew Relief Raffle at MVHS last week were (front, from left) Becky Corkwell, Mandi Goodnoe, Kyle Booher, (back) Julie Huckendubler, Lora Emery, and teacher Chris Ricketts. Ev». 726-0223 852-1784 726-1171 852-2012 726-0122 852-1543 JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER JERI BAKER TIM BURD HUBERT DENNIS SANDY LUNDQUIST Salisbury steak with gravy, baked potato, peas and car­ rots, bread, oleo, tropical fruit. Thursday, Sept. 17 Sliced turkey with gravy, mashed potato, green beans, bread, oleo, fruit. Events Wednesday, Sept. 16 Nashville, blood pressure; Delton, Prime Time Players. Thursday, Sept. 17 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, piano music by Dann Furrow, cards, exercises. Friday, Sept. 18 - Hastings, cards, exercises, bingo, reading; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Sept. 21 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, cards, exercises, all sites guess the fat challenge. Tuesday, Sept. 22 - All sites puzzles, turn down your fat-ostat. Friday, Sept. 18 Spaghetti with meat sauce, European blend, com, bread, oleo, coolie. Monday, Sept. 21 Chicken sauce’em, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, bread, oleo, mandarin oranges. 3 BEDROOMS & 1% BATHS, NASH­ VILLE - Front enclosed porch, large deck, privacy fence around large yard, corner lot. Call for more information, and appointment to see. (N-152) corner lot with nice trees, one block from Southeastern School. Call Homer for more details. (H-162) Tuesday, Sept. 22 “TURN OF THE CENTURY" HOME - NEW LISTING: VERMONTVILLE - STATE ST. - NASHVILLE - Nicely Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many newer improvements. Large yard w/trees. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) decorated, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry 8 garage on corner lot. Possession at close. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer. (N-153) JUST LISTED! LOG HOME ON 3 + Built in 1987, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage plus 24x24 extra gar­ age, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to ap­ preciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) ACRES “COUNTRY HOME" ON S ACRES ■ NE OF VERMONTVILLE - Nice 4 VACANT LAND bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) 6 ACRES • NEAR CHARLOTTE - DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! ■ Country Homes • Nashville 8 Vermontville Houses • Farms — Large 8 Small • Parcels of Vacant Land Lake Properties Perked for building site. (Cor­ ner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Coll Homer. (VL-160) 114 ACRES WOODS, (APPROX.), 40A 68A TILLABLE - (Acreages are approximate.) Possible to divide into 2 par­ cels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop rd. 8 approved build­ ing site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) NOW $57,500! PRICE REDUCED Seller will look at all offers! Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees 8 Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage 8 other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) 24 ACRES - VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suit­ able for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 20 ACRES TERMS • - LAND POND CONTRACT & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) A FRANKLIN MICHIGAN INSURED TAX-FREE INCOME FUND Ribbettes, coleslaw, Italian green beans, bread, oleo, bak­ ed apples. This Franklin fund invests in a portfolio of insured municipal bonds.+ It delivers a range of strategic advantages in one fund: • Credit Safety • TYiple Tax-Free Incomet+ • Shares Free From Michigan Intangibles Tax • Monthly Income Dividends Call or mail the coupon today for a free brochure. Retired school personnel to meet in Nashville The Barry County Associa­ tion of Retired School Person­ nel will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the United Methodist Church of Nashville, on the comer of Washington and N. State streets. The fellowship hour will be at 11 a.m., with dinner served at noon for $6. Mr. and Mrs. VanderMark will present a program on “The Amish.” The supplements are ready for the Barry County Normal History booklets. Call in reservations by Saturday, Sept. 19, to one of the following people: Reva Schantz, 852-9243; Gladys Chamberlain, 623-2550; Joyce Harrington, 623-2954; Lydia Burchett, 721-8557; Bernice Carter, 795-9023; Margaret Johnson, 945-2050; Ethel Kilmer, 945-5657. *The insurance relates only to thepayment ofprincipal and interest on the securities in theportfolio and does not remove market risks to shareprice or insure the value ofthe shares. The terms ofthe insurance are morefully de scribed in the prospectus, and no representation is made as to any insurer’s ability to meet its commitments. Thefund's shares are not insured by any slate or U.S. government agency. "For investors subject to thefederal alternative minimum tax, a small portion ofthe income may be subject to such tax. Franklin Distributors. Inc. STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 * Yes! I would like afreeprospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Michigan Insured Thx-Free Income Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name Address City/Slate/Zip Phone FRANKLIN �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 9 MEAP tests set for week of Sept. 22 Obituaries Ransford 'Rank* S. Daniels NASHVILLE Ransford “Rank” S. Daniels, 74, of Nashville, passed away Satur­ day, September 5, 1992 at Battle Creek Health System, Community Site. Mr. Daniels was bom on January 25, 1918 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, the son of Harry and Ruby (Carroll) Daniels. He attended Union City High School. He served in the Army during World War II, seeing action in the Phillipines and New Guinea. He was married to Bernice Root in Waynesville, Missouri on August 5, 1942 and the couple recently celebrated their golden anniversary. They moved to the Maple Grove area in 1953 and farmed there since that time. He was employed as service manager for Adams Bailey Mercury Dealership in Battle Creek, at Stan Lassen Pontiac in Battle Creek, foreman at Franklin Iron & Metal in Battle Creek and retired from Hast­ ings Manufacturing in 1980. Mr. Daniels was former member of the National Farmers Association and the Battle Creek Elks Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood, swimming in the ocean, snowmobiling with his family, working in his shop, and helping his neighbors. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Bernice; children, Dale (Beverly) of Battle Creek, Marie (Roger) Grable of Burlington, Karen (Denis) Starr ofOlivet, Fred (Janet) of Battle Creek; eight grandchil- Edgar L. 'Dutch' Hoevenair____________ GUN LAKE - Edgar L. “Dutch” Hoevenair, 80 of 4277 Pickerel Cove, Gun Lake, Shelbyville and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, September 7,1992 at Pennock Hospital.. Mr. Hoevenair was born on November 27, 1911 in Freeport, the son of John and Maggie (Helrigel) Hoevenair. He was raised in the Freeportt and Hastings areas and attended the Fisher Country School, graduating from Hast­ ings High School in 1929. He was married to Agnes M.. Haven on July 7, 1934. Mr. Hoevenair was employed as an Hastings Agent for the Amoco Oil Company from 1946 until he retired in 1969. dren; brothers, Carroll Daniels of Allen and Ed Daniels of Carrollton; sisters, Mary Ludwig, Grace Walker, Ruth Pfeifle and Margaret Smiezkowski all of California, and Barbara Paddock of Minneso­ ta; also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother, Warren Daniels and infant sister, Wanda. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Mr. Richard Genther officiat­ ing. Full Military Honors were conducted at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Leaf Grange, Nashville. group to begin new series Pennock Hospital’s diabetic support group will begin its fifth season with a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 a.m. in the Conference Center, located in the base­ ment of the Physicians Center. The first presentation will be “Over-the-Counter Medications, What to Look Out for,” presented by Mark Rutkoski, registered phar­ macist at Pennock. Breakfast will be available at a cost of $2 per person. He was preceded in death by The diabetes support group his brother, Fermor Hoevenair. will meet the third Wednesday Funeral services were held ofevery month at 7:30 a.m. in Friday, September 11 at the the Conference Center of the Wren Funeral Home, with Physicians Center. Free blood Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ sugar/blood pressure testing ciating and full honor’s by the and weighing will begin at Barry County Sheriff’s Posse 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be Honor Guard. Burial was at available at a cost of $2 per Riverside Cemetery in person at 8 a.m. and a speaker Hastings. of interest will begin at 8:30. Memorial contributions The meeting will generally be may be made to Barry County adjourned by 9 a.m. Sheriff’s Posse or a charity of The support group meets one’s choice. September through May. For preregistration or more infor­ Merna I (Hawes) mation, call 948-3125. He had been previously employed by Consumer Power Company for 16 years. He was a Charter Member and Past Officer of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse and recipient of the 1991 Possee Member of the Year Award, National Rifle Association, Barry County Conservation Club, Michigan Sheriff’s Association, Honorary Member Southwestern Michigan Athletic Club, former member of the Hastings Fire Department, former member of the Gun Lake Lions Club. Mr. Hoevenair is survived by his wife, Agnes; daughter Faust___________ and son-in-law, Joan and Brad VERMONTVILLE - Merna Wire and granddaughter I. (Hawes) Faust, 88, of Morgan Wire of Stevensville. Vermontville, passed away Sunday, September 6, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Irene Lula Sayer___ Mrs. Faust was bom on July 17, 1904 in Vermontville, the SUNFIELD - Irene Lula (Claryce) Sayer of Sunfield, Sayer, 82, of Sunfield, passed and Dean (Margaret) of Grand daughter of Arthur and Myrtie away Monday, September 7, Rapids; five grandchildren; 13 (Benn) Hawes. She graduated 1992 at St. Lawrence Hospital great-grandchildren; sister, from Vermontville High in Lansing. Mrs. Sayer was a Thelma Edwards of Battle School in 1922 and received life long resident of the Creek and brother, Clifford her teaching degree from Eaton County Normal. She Sunfield area. Cheal of Lansing. She was bom July 8, 1910, Funeral services were held then graduated from Olivet the daughter of William and Thursday, September 10 at the College and Western Michigan Verna (Schaffer) Cheal. On Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes- University. She was married to Lloyd February 21,1929 she married Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with Leighton L. Sayer, the couple the Reverend Harris J. Hoek- Faust in Sunfield in 1927. She have been married over 63 water of the Sunfield United retired from teaching in rural Methodist Church officiating. schools in 1964. She enjoyed years. Surviving are her husband Burial was in the Danby fishing at their Houghton Lake Cottage. Leighton L.; two sons, Loren Cemetery, Mulliken. She was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church, the Ladies Christian Association, the Vermontville Historical Society, the Vermontville Women’s Club, and the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. Mrs. Faust is survived by her husband, Lloyd; special SEMINAR nieces, Kathleen Hawes of Charlotte and Helen Benjamin DEATH • DYING of Lansing; special nephew, GRIEF AND THE FUNERAL Joe Hawes of Albion and several other nieces and At the Maple Valley High School Library nephews. from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. She was preceded in death Sept. 10... Dr. Elizabeth DeRaph, P.H.D. by three brothers, Harry, Ray an Introduction and Carl Hawes. Sept. 17... Working with Termainal Patient Funeral services were held Deb Winkler, R.N. Wednesday, September 10 at Sept. 24... Explaining Death to Children the Maple Valley ChapelOct. 1 ... The Dynamics of Grief Genther Funeral Home with Oct. 8 ... The Funeral Reverend Susan Word officiat­ ing. Burial was at Woodlawn To Register, Call 517-852-0840 Cemetery, Vermontville. Sponsored by the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Memorial contributions Funeral Home, Nashville - and the Cope GriefSupport Group, Nashville may be made to Vermontville Deb Winkler, RN brings to the program a blend Congregational Church. of both nursing skills and psychological ex­ perience. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing 15 years ago at Western Michigan B.^University and is presently Divisional^ ( S Manager for the Barry Community Hospice. GENTHER FUNERAL W HOME Maple Valley Schools will seventh- and tenth-graders ding the child to ask the give students state-required will take the math and reading teacher questions if he or she reading, math, and science portions of the MEAP, while does not understand the test tests beginning the week of fifth-, eighth- and eleventh­ directions; encouraging the Sept. 22. graders will take the science child to do his or her best on The Michigan Educational test. the tests because the results Assessment Program (MEAP) Parents can help their will help him or her get a bet­ tests will be administered on Children be prepred for the ter education, and letting the the following basis: fourth-, testing by making sure that child know that you are confi­ their child attends school on dent in his or her ability to do the days of testing; making his or her best. sure the child gests a good For more information about Diabetic support night’s sleep before testing; the MEAP testing, call the providing breakfast; remin- building principal. Children’s Non-Aspirin 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday, September 19,1992 406 N. STATE ST., NASHVILLE, MICH. (Corner of State and Gregg) Tim & Teresa Rose ...on the birth of their daugh­ ter Brayana Rae, bom Sep­ tember 1st. She weighed 7 lbs. and 11 oz. Maternal grand­ parents are Minerva Arroyo of Concord, CA and Reinaldo Rivera of San Francisco, CA. Paternal grandparent is, Mary ■Rose, Great-Grandmother is Petie Latta and Great-Great­ Grandmother is Ona Hinkley all of Nashville. Flu, Cold & Cough Medicine Elixir 4 oz. HUN REUEVEH — LARGE 6 FAMILY — (Including Antiques) Long-Acting Tussin Nasal Spray Cough Formula 6 packets FEU. COLDS COUGH MEDICINE Lice Treatment Combo Tussin Expectorant DM Anti-Diarrheal Oral Sol ution 4 oz. Shampoo Gentle Laxative Tablets for Women 3O’s Qentto Laxative ftWet* Woman MADE PH®W 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852*0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. -6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. September 15, 1992 — Page 10 Lions jayvee eagers move to 2-2 The Maple Valley jayvee basketball team lost to Portland St. Patrick’s 36-23 on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Lions played even with the Shamrocks in the first quarter 8-8 and trailed 5-13 at the half. The second half belonged to St. Pats as they outscored the Lions 21-10 enroute to a 36-23 win. Nicole Reid led the Lions with 13 points. On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Lions defeated Morrice 50-20 for the Bath Invitational. The Lions jumped out to a 20-6 first quarter lead and a 23-9 halftime advantage. M.V. outscored Morrice 27-9 in the second half enroute to a 50-20 win. Reid led the Lions with 19 points and Jody Hickey added 12. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Lions lost to Bath 24-23 in the finals. It was very slow start for the Lions. Falling behind 9-1 at the end of one and 17-8 at the half. Poor shooting con­ tinued in the second half, but some good defense gave the Lions a chance at the end. — FREE — Flu Shots Sept, is • 6-8 p.m. — MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL — Sponsored by Vermontville Lions — DONATIONS ACCEPTED — With three seconds left, the Lions got the ball back trailing 24-23 and missed a jumpshot at the buzzer. Reid and Robin Hale led the Lions with eight points apiece. Both Reid and Hale were named to the all­ tournament team. The Lions record is now 2-2. Nashville 5th, 6th graders take opener at Lake 0 Lake Odessa started the scoring early with 12 points in the first quarter and led at the half 20-14. The Nashville defense took over in the second half and held Lake Odessa scoreless. Nashville’s offense was led by Tyson Vorce with J 33 yards. The defense was led by Jamie David with eight tackles and Keith Hughes with six. Nashville will play Ver­ montville at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Fuller St. school. TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO GO THROUGH YOUR GARBAGE Every week, more than 500,000 trees are used to produce the two-thinis of newspapers that are never recycled. M.V. girls 1st, boys 11th at Bath cross country invitational The Maple Valley girls cross country team won their second invitational of the young season. The Lions won the Bath invitational to win the division II crown made up of 11 class B and C teams. The Lions totaled 94 points, se­ cond place Addison had 111 points, while Williamston took third with 118 points. Placing for the Lions were Cheri Sessions, third with a time of 20:44; Kathryn Mur­ phy, fourth, 20:17; Rachel Thompson, 27th, 22:58; Spr­ ing Javor, 28th, 23:03; Alica Goiovich, 32nd, 23:17 and Stacey Harvey, 69th, 26:41. Sessions and Murphy both made the Bath Invitational girls dream team which con- sisted ofthe top six girls times of the three different divi­ sions’ run. Sessions had the fifth fastest time and Murphy the sixth fastest of the 242 girls that made up the three divisions. Murphy’s time of 20:17 also made her the fastest freshman girl ever to run cross country at Maple Valley. The boys team totaled 276 points to place 11th out of 13 teams in their division which also consisted ofclass B and C teams. Leslie won the division with 26 points, while Adison was second with 72 points. Matt Bowen paced the boys team placing 13th with a time of 17:30. Other Lions runners who placed were Tim Hass, 51st, 19:27; John Baker, 67th, 20:14; Dan Rasey, 72nd, 20:42 and Andy Swartz, 73rd, 20:43. On Thursday the teams had a double dual with Pennfield and St. Philip. The boys were defeated by Pennfield 22 to 34, St. Philip did not field a complete boys team. Man Bowen was the winner of the overall race. The girls team defeated St. Philip 20 to 39. Pennfield did not field a com­ plete girls team. The teams will host Dansville on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and travel to the Olivet Invitational on Satur­ day, Sept. 19. Lions jayvee gridders now 2-0 The jayvee football team defeated Edwardsburg 30-8, Saturday, Sept. 12. The Lions opened the scor­ ing at the 3:21 mark of the first quarter with Pete Kellepourey going in from 1 yard out, but missed the extra point. Maple Valley struck again at 1:01 of the second uarter when Cliff Weller hit paydirt with a 4-yard run and the ex­ tra point pass to Weller was good to make the score 14-0 in favor of the Lions. At the 7:50 mark of the third quarter, Josh Brace went in from 1 yard out and the point after pass to Adam Thayer was good to make it 22-0. At 11:55 of the fourth quarter the Lions blocked a punt in the end zone for a safety and Keith Carpenter had a 1-yard touchdown run to close out the scoring for the Lions at 30. The Eddies scored the final points with a touchdown and a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter. The offense was led by Cliff Weller and Pete Kellepourey with 80 and 90 yards, respec­ tively. The defense was led by Jason House, Jeff Hay, Josh Brace and Adam Thayer. M.V. adult education enrollment now open It’s not too late to enroll in Maple Valley Community Education this fall. Students can either earn a high school diploma or enroll in one of many enrichment courses. To enroll or for more infor­ mation, call 852-9275. If daytime classes are desired, call the Downtown Learning Center at 852-1630. American consumers and industry throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial airfleet every three months. ::: ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ HASTINGS □ LAKEWOOD □ MAPLE VALLEY □ MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE We throw away enougn can... We throw away enough glass bottles and jars to fill the 1,350-foot twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center every two weeks. > iron and steel to continuously supply all the nation's automakers. 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: The ordinary bag of trash you throw away is slowly be­ coming a serious problem for everybody. Not only are we running out of resources to make the products we need, but we’re running out of places to put what’s left over. Write the Environmental Defense Fund at: 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, for a free brochure that will tell you virtually everything you need to know about recycling. The few minutes you take to learn how to recycle will spare us all a lot of garbage later. w«LY0U RE N0T »czaicnn » czacnn| YwO«.U,’RE THROWINGrecycling r IeTc AyLcLl AinWgAY . ■ © 1988 EOF • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE Pastoor’s • DELTON Quinn’s �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 11 Vermontville's congregationalists set building dedication date MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. Ask about our Scholarshipprogram for adults with diplomas! EVENING CLASSES — MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 Learning Center Individualized Instruction in: MONDAY Government Office Update Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone New Office Procedures Accounting <5 ’>«»> Dedication of the new education wing at Vermontville's First Congregational Church is set for Nov. 8. The recently-completed addition is designed to compliment the historic 1862 church located at 110 S. Main St. The First Congregational Church of Vermontville is a beehive of activity in prepara­ tion for the long-awaited dedication of its new educa- tional wing. Sunday, Nov. 8, has been set as the date to dedicate the addition, which includes classrooms and a church of- , •••Il its IS® laE’fertgfl fice. The celebration will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Committees are meeting weekly and plans are under way to invite former ministers, church, state and national dignitarires, and all members and friends to share in this historic event. An open house to showcase the new addition for com­ munity residents and friends is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, in conjunction with the annual Harvest Dinner. The congregation will have a work day on Sunday, Sept. 27, in what is what is being billed as “God Loves Blue Jeans, too” day. There will be a potluck dinner after morning services and everyone will get involved in the day of food, fun and cleaning the church. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in blue jeans, prepared to work. Area potlucks to resume Smiths to celebrate 50th anniversary The children and grandchildren of John and Margaret Smith invite friends and relatives to share in the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house reception in their honor Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Nashville Baptist Church, 319 Phillips St. The family requests no gifts, please. FISH & CHICKEN FRY September 18,1992 — ALL YOU CAN EAT — V.F.w. Post 8260 • Nashville, mi Serving 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. — Vermontville — SUMMER TAXES LAST DAY TO PAY WITHOUT PENALTY Wednesday, September 16 188 E. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Kay Marsh, Treasurer On the second Tuesday of each month, Maple Valley area residents meet for a potluck and program. The first get-together will be Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 p.m. in the library at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. There will be oppor­ tunity to visit with others. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and a friend. Table service and drinks will be furnished. For further information, call the Community Education office at 852-9275. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 5th annual 1992 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, ext. 6171 (1-800-724-3268).___________ HEAD LIBRARIAN FOR Putnam Public Library, Nashvil­ le. 30 hours per week. Must be willing to complete Library of Michigan Certification Course. Send resume to Loma Wilson, 9646 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, MI 49073 by October 12, 1992._________________ PICTURE PERFECT PHOTO CLIPPERS High potential earnings. Work without pressure. Call anytime. 1-800-643-1345 037) WANTED PART TIME OFFICE help Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. 852-9338. TUESDAY Learning Center Individualized Instruction in: Science Basic Math thru Algebra Applied Communication Computer Science: Appleworks Welding & Machine shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading Improvement Woodworking & Furniture Making THURSDAY U.S. History Word Processing, Word Perfect 5.1 Typing, Beg.-Adv. ENROLLMENT has begun for adult education classes. You may enroll by calling the Community Education Office at 852-9275, or by stopping in the office located in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Office hours are from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. We work to fit classes into your schedule. Many classes offered allow you to work at your own pace. If you would like to work toward your diploma, or brush up on a skill, call us today! ENROLL NOW! 852-9275 MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION DOWNTOWN LEARNING CENTER ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY thru THURSDAY 204 N. Main St., Nashville 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Daytime classes began September 8 - But it is not too late!! Exciting programs in the following areas are offered: APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS ACCOUNTING CONSUMER EDUCATION ENGLISH INTRO. TO SPEECH & DRAMA INTRO. TO LITERATURE AND WRITING PAINTING AND DRAWING GOVERNMENT GLOBAL ISSUES SOCIAL STUDIES COMPUTER SCIENCE U.S. HISTORY G.E.D. PREP. LIFE SKILLS MATH THRU ALGEBRA READING, WRITING, AND MATH SKILLS THAT WORK!! AND MORE!! The Downtown Learning Center is located in Nashville next to the village office. All classes required for a high school diploma are offered for people 18 years of age or older. We work very hard to offer an exciting course of study to fit an individual's needs and personal goals. The program is designed so students may work at their own pace with a flexible schedule. For further information, call Cary K. at the Downtown Learning Center - at 852-1630 or call Tate at the Community Ed. Office at 852-9275. Don’t be left behind, take charge of your life and climb aboard the success train!! ENROLL NOW!!! Call 852-1630 or 852-9275 Maple Valley Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES 852-9275 MONDAY Accounting Office Update Intro to IBM/PC Basic Programming Jazz Exercise for Adults Jazz Class for 7-12 Year Olds 6:00-10:00 PM 6:00-10:00 PM $30.00 $30.00 9/14/92 8 9/14/92 8 MVHS MVHS Wolff Wolff 7:00-9:00 PM $20.00 9/28/92 6 MVHS Steinbrecher 7:00-8:00 PM $40.00 16/wk or $3,50 ea. 9/14/92 8 Fuller St. Diebold 6:00-7:00 PM $36.00 9/14/92 8 Fuller St. Diebold 6:00-10:00 PM $30.00 9/15/92 8 MVHS Kipp 6:00-10:00 PM 7:00-9:00 PM $30.00 $20.00 9/15/92 8 9/29/92 6 MVHS MVHS Hunt Steinbrecher 7:00-10:00 6:00-7:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-7:00 PM PM PM PM $25.00 $12.00 $20.00 $32.00 9/22/92 9/15/92 9/15/92 9/15/92 MVHS Maplewood Maplewood Fuller St. Gorman OSKA OSKA Heaton 6:00-10:00 PM See Monday $30.00 9/16/92 8 MVHS Schneiderhan 6:00-10:00 PM 6:00-10:00 PM $30.00 $30.00 9/17/92 8 9/17/92 8 MVHS MVHS Hunt Wolff 7:00-9:00 PM 3:00-4:00 PM $15.00 $40.00 9/24/92 8 9/10/92 8 MVHS Fuller St. Forest Thompson TUESDAY Welding & Machine Shop Computer Science: Appleworks Intro to IBM/PC Plastic Canvas Doll Making Jr. Karate Open Karate Baton Twirling 5 8 8 8 WEDNESDAY Woodworking Jazz Exercise THURSDAY Beg. & Adv. Word Processing Typing, Beg.-Adv, Sewing & Creative Crafts Gymnastics Word Processing, Word Perfect Hunter Safety Community Band MVHS $30.00 9/17/92 8 6:00-10:00 PM $4.00 9/18/92 2 daysMVHS 6:00-9:00 PM 9/19/92 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Call Community Education 852-9275 for detailson band-. Wolff �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 12 Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Jr.-Sr. High School Library at 8:00 p.m. Aug. 19, 1992 Present: C. Wolff, Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Tuckey, O. Parks, R. Tobias. Absent: J. Krolik. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff and a roll call vote was taken for at­ tendance which is listed above. Administrators pre­ sent: B. Black, S. Hardy, B. Hynes, L. Lenz, T. Mix and supervisor Aldrich. Absent: N. Potter. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Leep and sup­ ported by Briggs to approve the minutes of the regular board of education meeting held August 10, 1992. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 3. Bills Payable: There were no bills payable at this time. 4. Communications: Dr. Parks noted there were no communications separate from the agenda items. Paulette Strong, president of the support union, read a prepared statement regarding the union's posi­ tion on the status of negotiations. John Hughes, president of the teacher union, briefly commented on teacher negotiations. There was a brief discussion regarding the MASB labor relations free. 5. Additional Agenda Items: Three additional agenda items were added (1) request for leave, (2) re­ quest for release and (3) schools of choice. 6. School Calendar: Dr. Parks informed the public that the board negotiation team and the teacher association team reached agreement on the school calendar Tuesday, August 18th. 7. Bread Blds: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to approve Lois Gardner's recom­ mendation and accept the low bid from Oven Fresh Bakery (bread) for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 8. Contract * B. Hynes: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to approve the con­ tract for Bernadine Hynes as Kellogg principal/instructional coordinator for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 9. Contract * S. Hardy: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Leep to approve the contract GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 mAPLE VALLEY newsB ...a localpaper oftoday! - <***WjA “■* for Susan Hardy as Fuller principal for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 10. Contract ■ P. Pisonl: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Tuckey to extend a teaching contract to Patricia Pisoni to teach the El resource room at the Jr.-Sr. high school for the 92-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 11. Contract * M. Monroe: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to extend a teaching contract to Mary Monroe to teach in the resource room at Kellogg Elementary for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 12. Contract - Jill Yonker: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to extend a teaching contract to Jill Yonker to teach special education at Maplewood for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: All pre­ sent. Motion carried. 13. Contract * J. Tuckey: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to extend a teaching contract to Judy Tuckey to teach fifth grade at Kellogg Elementary for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Tobias and Wolff. Nays: None. Abstain: Tuckey. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 14. Health Care Specialist: There was discussion regarding employing and training a health care specialist. No action was taken at this time. 15. Leave of Absence: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Tuckey to approve Sue Hodgman’s request for a leave of absence through the first marking period. She will be using 15 accumulated sick leave days. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 16. Resignations: There was discussion regarding resignations and Dr. Parks stated it has been our re­ cent policy to release employees only when we have suitable people to replace them. A motion was made by Tobias to accept the resigna­ tions of Judy Gray and Becky Heide-Wigg. The motion died due to lack of support. Judy Gray - A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Leep to accept the resignation of Judy Gray. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. B. Heide-Wigg - A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to authorize Dr. Parks to accept the resignation of Becky Heide-Wigg if submitted. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 17. School of Choice: After discussion, a motion was made by Leep and supported by Spoelstra to amend the guidelines for "schools of choice" to read that transportation cannot be guaranteed. Ayes: All present. Motion carried. 18. Senior Trip: Due to the minimal number of stu­ dent participation on the senior trip the board policy committee will be reviewing and report back to the board. 19. Portables: After discussion regarding place­ ment of portable classrooms and bathroom facilities, a motion was made by Leep and supported by Tuckey to have bathrooms in both the relocatables at Kellogg; one of which will be handicap accessible (cost of plumbing). Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Tuckey and Wolff. Nays: Tobias. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. 20. Closed Session: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tobias to go into closed session for the purpose discussing negotiations. Roll call vote: Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Tobias, Tuckey and Wolff. Nays: None. Absent: Krolik. Motion carried. Time 10:10 p.m. 21. Open Session: Open session resumed at 11:16 p.m. (Tobias left the meeting at 11:10 p.m.) 22. Board Negotiation Goals: The board negotia­ tion goals were considered at this time and the follow­ ing motions were made: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Leep that the master agreement negotiated with the Maple Valley teachers shall be a multi-year agree­ ment. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Tobias. Motion carried. A motion was made by Leep and supported by Tuckey that the board negotiate a fair and equitable economic settlement within the financial resoures of the Maple Valley school district. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Tobias. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Spoelstra that the public be kept informed on a regular basis regarding the status of negotiations. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Tobias. Motion carried. 23 . A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to adjourn the meeting. Time: 11:24 p p.m. Ayes: All present. Absent: Krolik and Tobias. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Registration date set for local Cub Scouts Registration for Cub Scouts will be Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Maplewood all-purpose room. Boys in grades one through five are invited to sign up for a foil year. Those who want to join Cub Scouts but cannot come to the registration may contact Steve Hayes at 726-0197 or Kathy Carrigan at 726-0026. This has been a busy sum­ mer for Vermontville Cub Scout Pack No. 649. Some scouts and parents par­ ticipated in summer camps around the area. Family outings included a picnic at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge in June. They played ball, walked the trails and enjoyed food. In July, they spent a day at South Haven, toured the Maritime Museum and then went to the beach for swimm­ ing. Some scouts and families took fishing gear and fished off the pier. The family outing for August was a weekend at Yankee Springs. Cabins were rented for families staying overnight. Saturday was spent on the beach at Gun Lake, where a sand castle building contest was held. Evenigs were spent around the camp fire. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, Sept. 16 ♦Salad, ♦Taco’s, lettuce/cheese, com, banana, crackes, salad bar. Thursday, Sept. 17 ♦Salad, ♦Mac. and cheese, ♦Bologna Sandwich, green beans, applesauce, roll and butter, salad bar. Friday, Sept. 18 Friday, Sept. 18 Pizza, com, pears. Monday, Sept. 21 Sloppy joe, with bun, peas, fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Com dogs, green beans, pickles, fruit, salad. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu »»W»rt to change. ♦Salad, "Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, butter, fresh fruit, bread-butter. Monday, Sept. 21 Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 16 Cheeseburger/bun, tater ♦Salad, *Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, tater rounds, peaches. Thursday, Sept. 17 rounds, peach crisp. Com dog, cheese stick, Tuesday, Sept. 22 ♦Salad, ♦Ravioli, *Com green beans, pear, pudding. Dog, peas, applesauce, peanut Friday, Sept. 18 butter sandwich, salad bar. Pizza, carrots, fruit mix. NOTE: *Choose one en­ Sherbert cups for sale — 75 tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A cents each. choice of lowfat white or Monday, Sept. 21 chocolate or whole milk is Taco’s/chips, sauce, letserved with each meal. A bread item is offered with all tuce/cheese, mixed fruit, salads. Menu subject to graham crackers. Tuesday, Sept. 22 change. Chicken gravy, mashed Maplewood School potatoes, fruit jello, peanut Hot Lunch Menu butter sandwich. Wednesday, Sept. 16 NOTE: Salads daily. Nacho chips with meat and Students 70 cents; Adults cheese, peas, fruit. $1; Menu subject to change. Thursday, Sept. 17 Mac and cheese, green Choice of 2% lowfat choc, beans, tuna sandwich, fruit, or white milk and whole milk. salad. FASSETTBODY SHOP ***«*****«««**tHF**4******«4*4*4**** Get Your Car Fixed by Us and Get a ... s20.00 Gift Certificate for Dinner for Two at Denny Place. Comer of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 am. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday LEAGUE BOWLERS Women for Monday 9 p.m. League “4” Person Teams Couples for Saturday Nite Mixed and 5:30 p.m. Every Other Sunday Friday 10:30 a.m. League Needs Bowlers 3 Person Teams, Men or Women PHONE 945-9554 ANYTIME for Action-Ads Lakeview Lanes 1223 Lakeview Dr. — Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 For Information Call 374-4881 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 13 Farm Safety Week needs someone to take charge in state National Farm Safety Week, Sept. 20-26, is intend­ ed to remind farmers about the risks they face daily in one ofthe nation’s most hazardous industries. The theme ofthis year’s an­ nual observance is “Take Charge of Your Safety and Health.” In Michigan, the hazards of farming are underscored by more than 20 work-related deaths and injuries to 6,000 to 8,000 farmers, family members or farm workers each year. That death and ac­ cident rate has occurred in Michigan each year for almost a decade. “In spite of these statistics, it’s doubtful that anyone under real or imagined pressure to get ajob done is going to think about taking charge of their safety and health,” says Howard Doss, Michigan State University Extension agricultural safety leader. “Someone else on the farm, however, could function as the farm safety director.” That chore, he says, shouldn’t be onerous, though it could involve a lot of nagg­ ing, which is far better than a tragic accident that will haunt the family or bankrupt the business. The county MSU Extension office has a checklist of 43 items that the farm safety director could use to begin developing a risk management plan for the farm business. Risk management, Doss says, is the conscientious ef­ fort to know about and think about risky work habits and then take steps to reduce or replace risk-taking habits. “The risk management scheme includes using the equipment operator’s manual to learn of possible mechanical hazards and heeding decals on equipment that warn about the possibility of injury by entanglement or severing,” Doss says. “It also includes persuading others on the farm to do the same, getting them to realize that farming is a hazardous business and that all farm workers need to address associated risk with a sense of maturity and responsibility.” Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: September 16 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office. September 17 - Barry County Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., * * Otpi J Hs^ii * kta(0i-lj .i wi,t, sak teas lnl Iriifyad - u 1sss. id i sc- nEiite Ortaium lanii^ tagjiii M tit to lai ™ Expo Building, Fairgrounds. September 19 - Eaton County No-Till tour and Barbeque, 9 a.m., call 948-4862 for details. September 19 - Speed Show sponsored by 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, Fairgrounds. September 21 - MAEH Fall Gathering — “Quilting,” Ag Ex­ po Building, Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. September 28 - County 4-H Rabbit Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. October 4 - 4-H Funfest Meal, 3-6 p.m., and games 3-7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. October 5 - MAEH Council Meeting - 2 p.m., Extension Of­ fice; 1:30 p.m., Executive Council. October 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. October 14 - 4-H Horse Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. I OO BAD THEY DON'T KNOW DEFERRED NUITIES FROM E TRAVELERS. ias-Mason complete information, contact: Wanda and Venn go to extremes to avoid paying taxes on their savings. Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-2005 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner'. Mich: lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • VA" pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available The farm safety director also needs to think in terms of getting others to become more health conscious when work­ ing around chemicals, bams, and crop and feed storage structures. “There is a direct correla­ tion between immediate health safety and subsequent long­ term overall well-being,” Doss says. His examples include wear­ ing proper gloves and clothing when handling farm chemicals and wearing hear­ ing protection when operating loud machinery. ‘ ‘This is personal protective equipment that can guard workers from sudden acute exposure (to anhydrous am­ monia, for example) as well as illness and disorders associated with long-term ex­ posure,” Doss says. The same line of thought should be applied to other hazards that often exist on farms. One of these is respiratory safety. “Dangers posed by dust and mold when handling feeds and forages, by danders when working around animals, and by gases found in silos and manure pits may not be readi­ ly visible or apparent, or worse, are ignored,” Doss says. They can be extremely health threatening, however, especially where ventilation within a confined area, such as a bam or feed room, is not adequate. The farm safety director should make sure that people working in these conditions use the proper safety equip­ ment. It may be as simple as getting people to wear dust masks or the more com­ plicated but necessary self­ contained breathing apparatus In the serviceJason A. LaDere Jason A. LaDere enlisted in the United States Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), according to SSgt. Gregory Nichel, the Air Force recruiter in Grand Rapids. LaDere is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is scheduled for enlistment in the Regular Air Force on Sept. 28. Upon graduation from the Air Force’s six-week basic training course near San An­ tonio, Texas, he is scheduled to receive technical training in mechanics and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. of the hazards associated with farming,” Doss says. “Neither safety engineering nor regulation, however, will ever make farming accident­ proof. But education, in the form of the farm safety direc­ tor taking charge of risk management, could substan- tially reduce the accident rate,” he says. More information about managing farm production risk can be obtained from Doss by writing to him at 223 Farrall Agricultural Engineer­ ing Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824. Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, 7th Grade Away, Lakewood, 4:30 p.m. • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, 8th Grade Home, Lakewood, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 • Golf, Union City, Away, 4:00 p.m. • Gross Country, Dansville, Home, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Bellevue, Away, 4:30 p.m. • Fresh. Girls Basketball, Byron Center, Home, 4:00 p.m. • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Pennfield, Home, 5:30 p.m. • J.V. Football, Jackson Co. Western, Home, 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 • Varsity Football, Jackson Co. Western, Away, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • Cross Countiy, Olivet, Away, 10:00 a.m. • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Galesburg/Augusta, Away, 6:00 p.m. ‘MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 • Jr.-Hi. Girls Basketball, Olivet, Home, 4:30 p.m. • Golf, Ionia, Away, 4:00 p.m. Caleb’s Mill Red Apples • Prune Plums • Gala Apples Sweet Seedless Grapes Grown in my own vinyard! 8301 Valley — Vermontville 726*1102 • Closed Sunday “Formerly “Full Basket Orchard" - Same Owner Hunter safety classes set A hunter safety class will be offered this weekend to people in the Maple Valley School District who are 11 or older. The class will be held in the Maple Valley High School auditorium Friday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Satur­ day, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students need to bring a lunch Saturday, Sept. 19. They must have a social security number. To pre-enroll, call the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. The cost is $4. Garage Sale LARGE 5 FAMILY SALE: Antiques and collectibles, coin collection, trunks, ’66 Mustang Coup, ’71 Lincoln Mark 3, car trailer, ’86 - 32ft 5th wheel -all excellent shape. Household items, furniture, microwave, rnisc. clothing. Sat. Sept 19th (8am-8pm, no early sales. Take Nashville Hwy 3miles East then South on Arbor Road to 2777 Arbor Rd. Follow signs. All sales final. DOUBLE BENEFIT: EXCEPTIONAL GRAIN QUALITY, GREAT CAPACITY FROM ONE MACHINE ■ From 185-up to 285-hp John Deere Maximizer™ combines. DEALIN’ TODAY 6.9% ■ Increased productivity, better quality grain and more of it. ■ Exclusive Quadra-Flo™ cleaning for low-chaff samples. ■ Centered cab with top comfort and convenience ... low maintenance features ... and more! Variable Rate Financing Up to 60 Months WATCH FOR THE ALL NEW BREED OF POWER COMING SEPT. 25 TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville to prevent illness or death. “The director should also make sure that youngsters are never allowed around operating farm equipment and never, ever ride as passengers on tractors or atop grain wagons,” Doss says. There is no valid reason why equipment guards should not be in place and maintain­ ed, or why all farm tractors should not be fitted with roll­ over protection structures, especially those used on public roads, Doss says. Statistics show that tractors used on public roads are four times more likely to have an accident per hour of use than tractors used for field work. Farm tractors also account for 40 percent ofthe work-related deaths on farms, he says. “Improved equipment technology, safety design and available personal protection equipment can reduce many 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 GOOD DEALS...ANDA GOODDEALMORE THORNAPPLE VALLE YA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 14 This Week in SPORTS... Maple Valley Lion gridders won their 24th regular-season game Evading tacklers is the Lions' Tom Snyder in Maple Valley's 26-0 thumpina of Edwardsburg. The beat goes on and on for the Maple Valley football team as the Lions won their 24th consecutive regular-season game by shutting out Edwardsburg 26-0 at home. Maple Valley scored first with 10:06 to go in the second quarter on a 12-yard run by Tom Snyder. Brian Carpenter kicked the extra point which gave the Lions a 7-0 lead. That touchdown accounted for all the HOMEOWNERS! We care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 scoring in the first half. Despite giving the Eddies 130 yards in offense the first half, the Lions stopped them several times inside their 20-yard fine. Offensively, Maple Valley ran only 12 plays the entire first half. After halftime, the Lions scored immediately in the third quarter from the 40yard line, Scott English ran the ball in from the 1-yard line behind the blocking of Dan Finkler and Josh Goodman. The extra point was no good, which gave the Lions a 13-0 lead. Maple Valley scored again on an 8-yard run by English with 6:44 to go in the game. With 4:29 remaining, Chris Cooley scored the last TD on a 10yard run. "Offensively the game was very, very close. The score was probably not an indication of the game," NASHVILLE FAMILY Chiropractic center said Maple Valley coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley had 268 yards in total offense, including 206 yards on the ground and 62 yards in the air on 2 for 2 passing from quarterback Greg Gam. The Lions also had 10 first downs in the game. The Lions were led by Snyder, who had 90 yards on 14 carries, followed by English with 44 yards on 11 carries. Nick Grinage had a long kickoff return of 44 yards and a punt return for 35 yards, which helped set up die Lions first score. Snyder also led the defense with 11 tackles, while Grant Simpson and Mike Trowbridge each had nine tackles. "Our defense played a great game," said Mittelstaedt. At one point in the game, with the Lions leading 7-0, the Eddies, converted three fourth down plays in a row, but were finally stopped on Maple Valley's 15-yard line. The Eddies had 203 yards in total offense, including 122 yards on the ground and 81 yards in the air on 9 of 18 passing. Edwardsburg had 12 first downs. Next up for the Lions, now 2-0, is a game at Jackson County Western on Friday. Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton B Mk Puin * oeck Pain ’ Headaches • Leg & Arm Pai ans • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries N EW P ATI ENTS PEC I AL Business Services 1 Examination, X-Rays and Treatment ... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER ^Expires September 22, 1992 .852-2070_ *SOOOF.UU • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • | CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Maple Valley running back Nick Grinage rushes ahead as the Lions crushed Edwardsburg 26-0 for their 24th consecutive regular season victory. Maple Valley girl eagers split pair at Bath Invitational last week The Maple Valley girls' basketball team split a pair of games last week in the Bath Invitational. The Lions lost to Morrice 39-34 in the opening round of the invitational Thursday, but they were able to get a win Saturday, Sept. 11, as they defeated Lansing Christian 54-37. In the tourney opener, Maple Valley led after one pe­ riod, 11-10, but fell behind at the half 23-16. The Lions shot 13 of 50 from the floor, which made it difficult for them to keep pace with Mor­ rice. "This proved to be very costly," said Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese. Joy Stine led the Lions in scoring with 11 points, fol­ lowed by Holly Taylor and Dana Hasselback with six apiece. The Lions bounced back Saturday against Lansing Christian. They had a com­ manding 30-15 halftime lead, which they held the rest of the game. Jennifer Phenix led in scor­ ing for the Lions with" 14 points and Retha Byrd and Joy Stine had nine apiece. Dana Hasselback had 11 re­ bounds for Maple Valley. Nicole Kirwin and Phenix had three steals each. On On Tuesday, Tuesday, Sept. Sept. 8, 8, PortPortland St. Patrick's defeated Maple Valley 53-50, after what might have been too long of a layoff for the girls. The Lions had not played a game in 14 days and might have been rusty. "It was very difficult," said Reese. "We didn't do as well as we could have done. We expected a lot of mistakes after being off for so long." Except for the first five minutes, the Lions trailed the entire game. At the half, Portland led the Lions 34-26. "We had too many turnovers and fouls, and not enough points," added Reese. Leading scorers for the Lions were Stephanie Bouwens with 12 points, Phenix nine and Taylor with eight. Phenix had four steals and Bouwens and Kirwin had three apiece. Hasselback led in rebounding with 10. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies HELP WANTED EARLY MORNING DELIVERY DRIVERS Also Other Positions Available Apply between 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Outpost Vermontville’ (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VF.RM6HTVU.I& �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL! Letterheads • Folders Business Cards • Books Annual Reports Brochures Flyers Posters Political Signs Rubber Stamps Balloons Newsletters Calendars SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS. BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • invitations • Labels • Tags • Envelopes Tickets • Business Forms • Computer Forms • Catalogs If you're in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics, we can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT <616> SHOP (616) Barry county's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility M5-5078 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the city Limits �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 15, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Q ^4 apisl U ■ wlBf U ■ OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 160 S. Mai, n, VGirnOn,tvillS WJr OdCJ?w"wt34w "Centsible Savers jng e reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1992 • Stuffed Chicken Semi Boneless Boston Leg Qtrs Butt Roast I I Pork steak lb SSSSSSSSSSSS^. Thorn Apple Valley Franks 1 lb. Pkg. BSSS ■Tlxorr;" ggc f PRODUCE Thorn Apple Valley Smoky Links .^S-S3 8 9 ( ^Jlpplej^fr*, Walles# ipr !SMOKYLINKSt S SSSS3 S3SSSSXSSSSSSS£SSS^ SS sssssssssss GROCERIES GROCERIES U.S. No. 1 Michigan Russett 6 oz. Baking Potatoes. 10 lbs. f Oranges $149 Wash. Red & Gold Delicious Peanut Butter $1I89 6o z U U 4. stove Top $ * 1I19 Stuffing Western Bunched 691 34.5 oz. Maxwell House 7 DA/gy Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D, 2%, l/2% MILK [U Your Choice ice 64 oz. Campbell’s $|59 1 8 oUz£. JUilfl Broccoli */2 Gallon 5 oz. Dixie IO lbs Apples 69« Delta 2 /Z 0O0 QC Towels Kitchen Sunkist Valencia 100 Ct. Berber 2I/ $1I00 Juniors Master Blend $*3S 69 coffee BEVERAGES coke PRODUCTS 2 Liter Bottles 89! Tomato Juice OWJIt < 12 oz. Frozen Shurfine Q0A7C Orange Juice 5 lbs. Cold Medal A7 7 At Flour 30 oz. Prego spaghetti $149 sauce BAKERY Great Plains Wheat Bread 99' � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-09-22.pdf c7e059ce3f64b57f4c7d33870e3bcbd3 PDF Text Text ■uft Kate PAID U.S. RQSTAfll HASTI NOS, Ml 4WM **■» mu VOTINGS PUBLIC UBWU Published by J-Ad Graphiics, Inc. II2j*£ N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905(3 MkSTINGS Ml 4905HW3 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol.121 - No. 8 — Tuesday, September 22, 1992 Threatened MV school strike could be a ‘long one’ by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Unless progress is made in contract negotiations, Maple Valley teachers and support personnel say they will strike next Monday, Sept. 28. And, according to the board’s labor relations specialist, the strike could be lengthy. “The gap between the par­ ties is significant,*’ said Harlow Claggett of the Michigan Association of School Boards. “Sometimes there is a correlation between that and the length of a strike. My prediction is it would be a long one.” While neither the Maple Valley Education Association or the MV Education Support Personnel Association will state conclusively that there will be a strike, MVEA Presi­ dent Sharlot Sours says: “If bargaining does not produce settlement there could be a work stoppage. We have a mandate from our people. We’re saying that we are not going to string this out for a year. Our patience is running out.” A bargaining session last Thursday with state mediator Freda Mill Obrecht produced “very, very little progress,” Claggett said. John Hughes, MVEA chief negotiator, agreed. Thursday’s meeting dealt only with the teachers, though the board received proposals from both unions at that time. Last week the 96-member MVEA and the 61-member MVESPA formed a coalition in an attempt to help them deal more effectively with the board. The action, however, will not change the board’s strategy, according to Claggett. ’“We will not be dealing in Teachers and support personnel marched in an informational picket staged last week Monday at Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School before the start of the regular school board meeting. School board president Carroll Wolff, former superintendent of Maple Valley for 28 years, spoke briefly on camera with Lisa Farrell of WLNS-TV. In the background (center) is Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks. recognizing a coalition,” he said. We believed an agreement to Members of the two unions presented a unified front at extend our expired contract would give last Monday’s regularly all of us time to meet, bargain and settle scheduled board meeting. The session was preceded by in­ on terms for a new contract. formational picketing by That didn’t happen.” teachers and support person­ nel who paraded in front of — Paulette Strong the high school carrying placards while singing a specially-written rally song to “We believed an agreement because we had several the tune of “I’ve Been Work­ to extend our expired contract bargaining unit members ing on the Railroad.”. When the board session would give all of us time to working on a daily basis over began they crowded into the meet, bargain and settle on the summer. They needed to school library, where there terms for a new contract,” know what the terms of their was standing room only until said Strong. “That didn’t employment were while we the meeting was moved to the happen.” were bargaining the new Kim Hansen, immediate agreement, ” said Hansen. roomier school auditorium. Paulette Strong, MVESPA past MVESPA president, “The extension was never in­ president, delivered a letter to reminded the board that he tended as a replacement for Supt. Ozzie Parks declaring was the one who signed the negotiations and was not ex­ the unions’ intent to terminate extension agreement on July pected to be used as an excuse a contract extension agree­ 14. See e. Page 2 “Quite frankly, I signed it ment made two months ago. New kindergarten section anned at Maplewood school Local painting donated to library A painting of Nashville's 1881 grist mill painted several ago by the late Vivian Appelman Babcock was presented last week to Putnam Public Library by her daughter, Bonnie Otto (left) of Grosse Pointe Woods. Accepting the painting is Deidra Bryans, acting librarian. Otto said her father, Farrell Babcock, had intend­ ed to donate the painting to the library before his death in 1991. His wife, who died in 1982, grew up a short distance from the historic mill on North Main Street. It is the only local scene she ever painted as her favorite subjects were people, said Otto. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter An unexpected overflow of Vermontville beginners this year has prompted the Maple Valley Board of Education to approve addition of a third kindergarten section at Maplewood Elementary. The decision last week Monday was greeted by a round of applause from a standing-room-only crowd, composed mostly of teachers and support staff who were present at the meeting because of contract negotiations. Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks said the enrollment of 58 kindergartners at Maplewood came as a suprise. “We didn’t expect near that many,” said Parks. “For the first time in years, the enroll- ment is almost equal to that at Fuller (in Nashville.)” Last year Fuller Street elementary had 109 kindergartners compared to Maplewood’s 72. This year, Fuller has only 79 while Maplewood has 77. “Class sizes are relatively low in Fuller because of the unexpected drop,” said Parks. See K on,Page3 In This Issue... • MV High School honored by Red Cross • New instructor boosts Downtown Learning Center • Lion gridders post 25th straight regular season triumph �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 2 SCHOOL STRIKE r to avoid bargaining.” MVESPA member ; Cathy Spitzer pointed •out that the board’s negotiating team had met with the teachers’ team 13 times, but has met only seven times with the .support-staff team. "We’ve made concessions on what are supposed to be your priority items,” Spitzer told the board. “But we’re told our proposals are not to your satisfaction.” A major stumbling block in the MVESPA talks is a union proposal to shorten the steps needed to reach top pay scale. Except for bus drivers, all of whom start at top pay, Maple Valley support personnel now must work 10 years to reach maximum pay rate, a goal achieved in three to five years in comparable school districts cited by the union. The basic annual salary in­ crease now sought by support personnel is 6 percent each year of a three-year contract for each step of the scale. They earlier had asked for 7 percent. “Even proposing 6 percent (increase) on base (pay) may have a significantly different impact when placed on the new salary grid,” Claggett noted. “At least eight of the people would be making a 24 percent increase.” continued from front page Length of contract is also an six periods per day to seven, issue with MVESPA. They said Claggett. The additional one-halfper­ want a three-year agreement. The board is seeking a one- cent also would be granted in year settlement with the union the third year of the contact if because, says Claggett, “so the seven-period day were still many areas ofthe support per­ in existence. “The board feels from an sonnel contract need chang­ ing. If they are not changed, educational standpoint it we don’t want to live with the would be a very positive thing contract more than one year. ” Tor the district,” he added. The teachers also have MVESPA members say the, board is trying to gut the con­ modified their initial proposal tract because a number of on a sick leave payout plan, union complaints have gone to scaling it down to $75 per day arbitration over the past few for a maximum of 90 ac­ years, adding to the school cumulated unused sick days district’s costs in eventual set­ for teachers who leave the tlements paid to complainants. system after at least 15 years Wages, class size, and sick of service. The change could leave payout are among the increase maximum individual major issues still on the table payouts from about $2,000 to in talks with the teachers’ $6,750, Claggett says. Class size also has been a bargaining team. The MVEA now is asking big issue with the teachers. for a 7.3 percent salary in­ They want an absolute max­ crease the first year (down imum limit set on classroom from an earlier 9 percent re­ enrollment. “That takes away all flex­ quest) and 6 percent for each of the second and third years ibility needed to operate a of a proposed three-year school district with some degree of fiscal responsiblicontract. The board’s latest offer was ty,” said Claggett. “But teacher Liz Snodgrass 3.5 percent the first year and 3.25 percent for each of the told the board Monday, “We second and third years, with are very concerned about the possibility of an additional elementary classrooms that one-half percent the second have the potential of 34 year if class schedules for students being assigned to middle to high school grades them. We cannot possibly are inceased from the present meet the needs of children in 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Mobile Homeowners Insurance! Here’s why! Our statistics show that mobile homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your mobile homeowners insurance. ^Auto-Owners Insurance ■ L,feHomeCarBusiness_____ Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . .10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ....... 10 Sun. Night Service . .6 A.M. Worship p............ ............. n P.M. Worship...............6 Wednesday Night: Bible Study... 6:30 p.m. a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship........... n n a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN The days are dwindling down on a contract scoreboard at the home of Kim Hansen, immediate past president of the Maple Valley Educational Support Per­ sonnel Association. Graphic reminders of an impending strike by MVESPA and Maple Valley teachers, the billboards have been placed at strategic locations in the community. this community when we are asked to handle such class loads.” She said a report MVEA received “indicates this board believes that losing experienc­ ed teachers and replacing them with new hires is a good way to contain costs. It was described to our team as one way of preventing the need to pass additional millage.” “We have never been treated so poorly,” said teacher Julia Swartz in her remarks to the board. “This is not bargaining as we have come to know it.” One issue especially impor­ tant to the teachers, Sours said, is their proposal to in­ crease the amount they are paid for in-service days at the beginning and end of the school year. Each now receives the substitute teacher rate of $54 a day instead ofhis or her regular daily rate. “We would like to see some respect for professionalism,” added Sours. The MVEA salary pro­ posals are based on an average currently paid teachers at three other comparably-sized Eaton County schools: Olivet, Bellevue and Potterville. Pre­ sent yearly salaries of Maple Valley teachers range from $19,632 to $35,233 in a scale based on education and length of service. Claggett says Maple Valley does not have a class over 28 students, with the exception of band and physical education. In 150 sections of high school classes there are only seven or eight that reach 30 students, he noted. “From our point of view, class size is not an issue,” Clagget said. “The district is doing a good job in balancing classes.” In August the school board approved a resolution to “negotiate a fair and equitable economic settlement (with the unions) within the financial resources of the Maple Valley school district.” At 29 mills, Maple Valley now operates on one of the lowest rates in the state for a school of its size. Claggett says the school district would find itself in “immediate need” of addi­ tional millage if the board ap­ proves the proposals that have been presented by the two unions. The teachers say the district’s fund equity account could be tapped. “We are acutely aware that these are not the best of times economically,’’ said Snodgrass. But she added,, neither do the teachers “ex­ pect our salaries to continue to plunge in comparison to the teachers right around us while Maple Valley schools main­ tains one ofthe largest savings accounts in the state in pro­ portion to the size of its budget.” Claggett blames the Michigan Education Associa­ tion for some of the unsettled situation at Maple Valley. “It is just incredible what’s happening here,” he said. “People should be aware of strategies the MEA is using.” He said a report that board negotiators had tabled the teachers “thieves” at the bargaining table is simply not true. “I have been watching these kinds of things for years,” added Claggett. “It is strategy used in heating up the teaching staff. To me this is dipping down into the lowest sort of strategy.” The MEA recently authorized a “job action” for the two local unions. “In other words MEA has told Maple Valley teachers that they will authorize them to break the law,” Claggett says, pointing out that teacher strikes are illegal in Michigan. Sours says the coalition is “not saying necessarily there will be a work stoppage” but it is an available option. Hansen said he hopes the newly-formed coalition will be able to settle both con- QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Servicee....... .............. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . ..11 a.m. Church School ....... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Even proposing 6 percent (increase) on base (pay) may have a significantly different impact when placed on the new salary grid. At least eight of the people would be making a 24 percent increase.” — Harlow Claggett Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship ..................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVU.LE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Continued on next page— Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service............ 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 3 KINDERGARTEN The new section at Maplewood will be held fore­ noons in an existing portable classroom. Interviews for a teacher are currently under way. Morning and afternoon ses­ sions will continue to be held in the regular kindergarten classroom with teacher Linda Gaber. Overall, Maple Valley’s K-12 enrollment remains ex­ actly the same as last school year: 1,676. Nashville’s Fuller Street and Kellogg schools’ combin­ ed K-6 enrollment is 542, a drop of 27 students from last school year. The K-6 count at Maplewood is 398, an in­ crease of two. At the jr.-sr. high school, the current enrollment of 736 is up 25 over last year. In another matter Monday, the board approved a request by Melissa Huber-Yoder, a graduate psychology student at Michigan State University, to conduct a family and school evaluation study of Maple Valley junior-senior high students. The pencil-and-paper questionnire, said Huber-Yoder, will ask “very basic (ques­ tions) about family and school. There are no right or wrong answers, just a matter of differences.” Parental permission will be required for particpation in the survey, which is expected to take one class period. According to Huber-Yoder, there will be no questions on sex, drugs or anything of a controversial nature. Students will remain anonymous, as will the school in compilation of the survey. Huber-Yoder said the work may be published in profes­ sional journals but “the school will not be identified in SCHOOL STRIKE, ■ * ’ 1 tetany tracts, since nothing has been settled individually. “We don’t want to go again all winter without a contract,” added Hansen. Negotiations on the recently expired con­ tract began in the summer of 1989, but board agreement with the MVESPA was not reached until the following February, he said. A negotiations meeting with the support personnel team without the state mediator has been set for tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 22.) Teachers will bargain throughout the weekend, Sept. 26-27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and starting at 5 p.m. Sunday. The mediator t continued from front page continued from 2 will be present at those sessions. “We mean business,” Sours told Lisa Farrell, reporter for WLNS-TV, Channel 6, at last week’s board meeting. The Lansing station covered the picketing and part of the board session. Farrell also briefly interview­ ed Board President Carroll Wolff in the report that was carried on its 11 p.m. newscast that same evening and again Tuesday. WILX-TV, Lansing’s Channel 10, also broadcast a report. They were on hand earlier to film the picketed that preceeded the board meeting. print.” Maple Valley, the only school to be selected for the project, was chosen because of its “rural nature,” said the researcher. She said the survey may be done at other schools in the future. Principal Larry Lenz voiced approval of the plan. “I like the idea very much. Things which might be deriv­ ed from the survey would be of help to us in our school im­ provement program,” he said. Also Monday, the board agreed to continue its policy on participation of seniors in the adult education program. Seniors who lack sufficient credits for a diploma are limited to one make-up class in the adult ed program, and must pay a $120 fee to help defray cost of the teacher. Pat O’Dell ofVermontville, whose son Michael is an 18 'h -year-old senior lacking a class credit, asked the board to waive the fee. “Michael is considered an adult,” said O’Dell. “We can’t afford $120 for one credit.” The matter had been con­ sidered earlier by the board’s Policy and Curriculum Com­ mittee, said Trustee John Krolik, and the panel decided the current policy is “a good policy — let it stand.” The present plan was designed to deter a flood of seniors dropping out of regular day school to take night-time classes which they might perceive as easier to pass. Adult Education Director Terry Mix told the board that he had met with the teaching staff and, “They did not want to change the policy. It could open the floodgate to allow seniors to crowd out adult education students.” Mix added that he had con­ tacted State Department of Education officials who advis­ ed the school to follow an established guideline regar­ ding fees. He said they told him, “Definitely don’t make an ex­ ception for one student. Ifyou charge fees (for adult educa­ tion classes), charge fees for all students or charge no fees at all.” O’Dell pointed out that her son is a special education stu­ dent and asked if that would make a difference. Krolik said the Policy and Curriculum Committee would check with Eaton Intermediate School District to see ifany exception can be made for a special education student. The current policy is designed to allow a senior to acquire a credit he or she may lack due to earlier failure to complete the class in regular day school. In other business Monday the board: — Tabled adoption of a school policy book until a special meeting can be scheduled to review the plan. — Approved borrowing against state aid as needed, but not to exceed $600,00. — Approved continuation of the current fully government-funded pre­ primary program. — OK’d use of a school van for the MV cheerleaders’ trip to DCA National Cheerleading Finals in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 28-30. The vehicle will be driven by coach Sandy Carpenter’s hus­ band, Jeff, who has a chauf­ feur’s license. — Approved hiring three new teachers: Patti Jo Coon, Fuller Street special educa­ tion; Duska Brumm, Kellogg fifth grade; Laurie Pettengill, Kellogg sixth grade; Cory Phillips, Adult Learning Center; and Karen Shaffier, Fuller special education aide. — Accepted resignations of teachers Rebecca Heide-Wigg and Terri Lake. The board also accepted the resignation of Sue Doozan as Chapter I Math and Reading director. Doozan will remain as a teacher in the program; Kellogg Principal Bemadine Hynes will act as director. — Distributed copies ofthe Maple Valley schools’ annual Educational Report covering accreditation, curriculum, cooperative and extended pro­ gram, student academic acheivement, extracurricular progams and achievements, student and staff attendance, retention and dropout rates, parent conference participa­ tion, district improvment plans and the Maple Valley mission statement. — Also presented copies of a report of findings and recommendations by Maple Valley’s Long-Range Plann­ ing Committees, including a list of 40 actions taken by the board, administration and staff to implement recommen­ dations received in 1991 from the committees. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ET Affordable ST Timely Ef Versatile IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 ta ok itaefej '* Bfctf Infci E fpitaBkta * Him” R * 1 ■ Tit lEl t«nil| iWrjhtfh ttttktta ItiiwiBbi Here's a book that's guaranteed to peak your interest to totodtoH® ■ iltofckW til k^kMOI^ i J J|6®!lit«i»‘ | KJ®!®®'!® k ditiwiaw'1'1’ k (jififrl® I- ^idoif«’IWe' It's not available in hardcover and you won't find it at the library or bookstore. But if you want to get the story on how to earn more money on an interest-bearing checking account, then stop by Eaton Federal Savings Bank. With an interest rate of 3.5%, an Eaton 3.50% NOW CHECKING Eaton Federal Federal NOW Checking Account is among the higher paying interest checking accounts in the area. So if you want to get more out of your checking account, come to the bank that wrote the book on high interest checking come to Eaton Federal. For more information, call or visit the office nearest you. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... State ordered safe water for Nashville back in 1930 legislature in 1913, delegating such authority. The order, he said, was bas­ ed on four reports brought to the department from in­ vestigators who previously had inspected the local supp­ ly, taken samples of the water, and recommended changes. While the presence of typhoid may have influenc­ ed the order, the commis­ sioner stated that the previous reports were back of it. In another letter dated May 20, 1930, Edward D. Rich, director of the Bureau of Engineering of the State Department of Health, gives the outline of a recommended water system which would derive its source of supply from wells. In his estimate, Engineer Rich includes two eight-inch wells, deep well turbines elec­ trically driven and with a capacity of 250 gallons per minutes, a pump house over each well with the whole out­ fit automatically controlled. The cost of such equipment, he states would be $6,061. In adopting this system the department believes a part­ time man could care for the system and save the village money in operating expense... Must furnish safer water While it will undoubtedly supply: state be necessary for the village to An ultimatum to the effect allow the state’s recommenda­ that Nashville must furnish a tion regarding the water supp­ safe water supply to its ly, officials are of the belief residents and rid the town of that the present pumping sta­ the health hazard caused by tion could continue to furnish unfit drinking water now be­ water pressure from whatever ing pumped through the mains source... from the millpond, was con­ Just what the outcome will tained in a letter written by be is a topic for speculation, Dr. C. C. Slemons ofthe state but it looks now as though the Department of Health under state held the upper hand and date of Sept. 12. that Nashville will find itself The letter was in response obligated to change its water to one written by the village supply from the river to wells. clerk, explaining that the few typhoid cases reported here Mr. and Mrs. Gloster take could not in any way be traced over the duties of newspaper to the river water and that work villagers did not drink the city Mr. and Mrs. Willard St. supply. C. Gloster, new publishers of In replying to Village Clerk the Nashville News, arrived Henry F. Remington’s letter, in town Sunday and took over Dr. Slemons stated that his the active operation of the letter constituted an order to paper this week. The former change the supply and that the publisher writes this as his order was backed by authority closing communication to of an act passed by the state Nashville folks, and in so do- by Susan Hinckley In a letter to village officers 62 years ago, the Michigan Department of Health ordered Nashville to furnish safe drinking water to its residents. The municipal water supply at that time was pumped directly from the Thomapple River and was intended only for non-consumptive uses. Most homes in the village had private wells to supply drink­ ing water. Reported cases of typhoid fever in Nashville may have prompted the state to issue an ultimatum that municipal wells must be installed. Other news of the day in­ cluded announcement that The Nashville News had changed hands. A.B. McClure, who had owned the weekly only two years after buying it in 1928 from longtime publisher Len W. Feighner, sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Willard St. Clair Gloster. (The Glosters would keep the paper going through the toughest years of the Great Depression, selling it in 1941 to Donald F. Hinderliter.) Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The News on Sept. 18, 1930. ing bespeaks the kindest con­ sideration and closest co­ operation of the entire com­ munity for the newcomers. They are folks who deserve the highest esteem of their subscribers as well as adver­ tisers. They are making every effort to give the people ofthis community the very best newspaper possible. In return, we hope the community ap­ preciates this service to the extent that the Glosters may have your loyal support, your encouragement and help. While much of the success of The News in future years depends on the publishers, they alone cannot make it of maximum service to you. News, the foundation ofevery newspaper’s value to the com­ munity, must come through you subscribers, working with the editors. We are sure Mr. and Mrs. Gloster will do their part and we have told them you will do yours. We trust the community comes up to, their expectations. The Glosters will make very effort to meet all the people of Nashville. That will take a lit­ tle time. They have driven around the town, have admired the well-kept lawns and homes, have remarked about the friendliness of Nashville folks and are looking forward to a pleasant residence among you. Don Phillips new greenhouse proprietor Don Phillip is the new pro­ prietor of the Nashville greenhouse, having taken possession the first of the month, and with his family has moved in the E. H. Palmer house in the Hardendorf addition. Mr. Phillips is experienced in the greehouse business, spending three years at that work at Hastings and a couple of years at Pontiac. He has also taken an eight-months course in funeral designing, and will give his personal at­ tention to this phase of the business. September PTA meeting held last Monday evening The September meeting of ™.rA.\°o^ SS'f” Wh"e( SSe'of Wh" ° replo!:emer l! " was built’ Elaborate’hl'p-rooted baS baSwere the pride of many farmers in aththe shevhhorseand ilolerseh-aontod-bbu raugh ge yr eera Crh a awwhen rlehsenHaththis rsishbuunirlonr enrirelronr; p oto was snapped by early Nashville photographer Charles g. !.’?e.Th?™apple,Rlver served as water supp!y for Nashville'S municipal system until the 1930s, when the state order municipal wells to be dug. Steam-powered pumps lt located d in the t waterworks building (center, background) lifted the water into the Standpipe water tower (out of view at left) in Putnam Park. Typhoid fever cases caused the state to more closely examine Nashville's use of river water for non-consumptive purposes. the Parent-Teachers Associa­ Chicago, advance agent for tion was held Monday even­ the Slout Players, was a guest their loss. — (Morgan) Dale DeVine ing. After the business at the Commercial Hotel from went to Ravenna Tuesday and meeting, a short progam was Thursday to Sunday. moved our new pastor’s goods given. Miss Elizabeth Smith — Vem Staup Monday to the parsonage here. Rev. gave two piano solos. brought in a 9'/impound Mr. Glasgow, in behalf of muskellunge caught in Thor­ and Mrs. A. Mead came the school board and the com­ napple Lake. The fish was 34 Monday to serve as pastor for the coming year. There will munity, extended a hearty inches long and because of an welcome to the new staff of empty stomach failed to weigh be a gathering at the par­ teachers in his usual pleasing what most fish of this length sonage Friday evening to welcome and to get acway and introduced each do. However, it was a beauty quainted with the new pastor teacher individually. and many an envious eye was and his wife. It will not be out Supt. McCormick respond­ cast over him on the streets of of order to bring something to ed on behalf of the teaching the village. leave with them to help them staff and extended a cordial — O. M. McLaughlin, get started in their new home. invitation to every one in­ publisher of the Vermontville — (West Vermontville) terested in school to visit the Echo, was a business visitor Von and Dale Northrup and various classrooms to observe in Nashville Wednesday and a Roy Harvey listened to the the activities there at any time. caller at the News office. late Lon Chaney in the talkies Refreshments were served — Four young men hitch­ at Hastings on Monday after the program. hiked from Breedsville to evening. Kalamo Thursday with the in­ — (Southwest Maple News in Brief tention of giving a lecture and Grove) Mr. and Mrs. Clyde — Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Mc­ 75 stereoptican pictures, but Cheeseman and sons, Mr. and Clure have purchased the John upon arrival found the lighting Charles Stanton and DePreaster farm north of system too weak in voltage to Mrs. family and Mr. and Mrs. Dowling and expect to move show the pictures. They con­ Harvey Cheeseman and son to the country within the next ducted a short service and the with relatives from Banfield, few weeks. An invitation has lecture was given, followed Johnstown and other places been extended by Mr. and by a vocal trio. After distribu­ spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. McClure to their many tion of free pamphlets and Mrs. Vem Greenfield and friends hereabouts to drop other literature they were family, near Charlotte. Mr. around and visit them after again on their way. and Mrs. Greenfield lost their they have become settled in — Elwin Nash was one of bam, outbuildings, 100 hens, their new home. the 12 Michigan supervisors truck and farm machinery by — Mrs. Sarah Kocher, 81, of the Guaranty Life In­ fire. suffered a dislocated shoulder surance Company who went — (Kalamo) The Sylvester and fractured shoulder blade by auto to Davenport, Iowa, Monday evening, when she last week to attend a family, who recently lost their home and belongings by fire, fell on the steps at her home convention. have moved their garage onto on Queen Street. She was — Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence taken to Pennock Hospital at Osborne took their 2-year-old the property south of the South Kalamo school house Hastings, where an x-ray exson, Richard, to Pennock amination was made and her Hospital at Hastings Friday and are living in that and two injuries patched up. At pre­ evening of last week for an tents until they can build a house. A donation was given sent, Mrs. Libbie Weaks is operation for strangulated her­ them Tuesday at the Gleaner caring for her. nia. The youngster is getting hall...Merlin Rich, whose — Dr. and Mrs. Stewart along in good shape, and will house was burned last spring, Lofdahl moved into the Kent probably be able to be brought has moved a house from Nelson home Tuesday from home in a few days. Charlotte onto his farm and the home occupied by Mrs. — George Campbell was will soon have it ready for oc­ Bess Brown and family. To operated on at Pennock cupancy, the walls and save confusion in phoning, we Hospital last Wednesday, Dr. chimneys have been built and are taking the liberty to an­ Lofdahl doing the operating. Mr. Walkinshaw began Mon­ nounce that Mrs. Brown’s At present Mr. Campbell is day morning to do the telephone number is now 82, getting along nicely. plastering. while the residence ofthe doc­ — Mrs. Andrew Lund— (South Vermontville) tor is 5-F3. strum, 67, paased away at her While Mr. and Mrs. Eli Strait — Will Hickey, 73, ofVer­ home Tuesday morning, were visiting Will Flory’s at montville, passed away Tuesfollowing an illness of long Grand Ledge Sunday, their day evening, following a standing. She had been a suf­ bam was strack by lightning stroke and pneumonia comferer from cancer for several plications. The deceased years, but did not take to her and burned to the ground. All their hay and grain and about leaves a wife to mourn, and bed until about two weeks 75 bushels of onions were other relatives and friends. ago. Mrs. Lundstrum came to destroyed in the blaze. Funeral services undoubtedly this country from Finland 54 will be held Friday forenoon years ago and for the past 22 J from a Nashville church. Mr. has made her home with her fi■Maple Valley Athletic Boosters 8 Hickey is well known to many husband southeast of the ■ of our Nashville people, and village. She was the mother of i I i is a brother of Daniel Hickey a large family family, six daughtes •I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 of Kalamo. and three sons, who with the 5 THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.s — Walter Clark, of husband are left to mourn Si Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 £ bingo *ii(niiiinvkitininiiiii(ft �The Maple Valley Newt, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 5 Newest contributors added to Memorial Scholarship Foundation i, 'Wi Si 3?Wi 3?Wi«. ib . ib i«* kfi »aa‘ lit* ImIa ii JJJ«*ii» rr?!. IR« . m aii ■81 ■4Sttifcn® -'hlhuiii , '•dhtajt ?*“ bhtalik * kliteittii ’;n i Sas a Ui ** *■ 1X •R? *' Newest 1992 Funder ($100/calendar year) listings for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation are: Ed Smith Memorial, Lansing BOC No. 1-3-5, and the Nashville Maple Syrup Association Member Gertrude Montgomery. They join previously named 1992 Funders: Beatrice Pino Memorial, Irene Hamp Memorial, James K. Hadden Memorial, Dorothy L. Benton Memorial, Marjorie M. Hill Memorial, Larry Neil Musser Memorial, H.H. Sackett, Mike and Nan Visger, Maple Valley Education Association, Lucile B. Patrick, Maple Valley Bus Drivers, Judy Joppie Memorial, Larry and Norian Lenz, Leonard Joppie Memorial, Hale Hokanson Memorial, Bismark Communicty, LCA of Congrega­ tional Church, Kalamo OES No. 399, Thelma Howe and Grace Gutchess Memorial. Donations in Memory of Evelyn Lieche Wolfe were received from Elizabeth Wilcox, Mrs. Owen Rayner, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Caryl and Priscella Circle of Davison United Methodist Church. Memorials for Jean Kibbe were received from: Maple Valley Jr.Sr. High staff, Norm and Carol Satterly, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, Roz, Mary, Rebekah and Dave, Elmer and Junia Jarvie and Elizabeth Vandermolen. The Grace Gutchess memorial received additional funds from Vermontville High School Class of 1939, Vera Wells, Petie Latta, Ona Hinkley, Mary Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gould. Additional donations in memory of Hale Hokanson were received from Jan and Don Hines, Bill and Norma Hosier, Chris and Andrea Hosier, Dick and Ginny Berry, Serena Goodenough and Family, Larry and Dorothy Fox, Friends from Vermontville Grocery, and Stan and Marie Venton. Ione Glidden memorials were received from Mary Belz, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, Roz and Jim. Additional donations in memory of Leonard Joppie have been received from Stan and Marie Venton and the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter donated in memory of Merna Faust, Elizabeth Vandermolen in memory of Ralph Wells, and Anne V. Fuller in memory of Beatrice Pino. Jane Thrun memorials were received from Carrol and Bar­ bara Benedict, Cleo and Pat Prescott, Mary Belz, Elbert Cub Scout Roundup planned for Thursday, Sept. 24 A Cub Scout Roundup will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, at the VFW in Nashville at 7 p.m. Boys in first through fifth grades are invited to join. HOME FOR SALE Events for coming year in­ clude an Old Fashion Hallo­ ween party, Turkey Shoot, Pinewood Derby and more. Anyone who wants to join Cub Scouts and cannot make it to the roundup may contact Darlene Rumsey at 852-9695 or Diana Reed at 852-1573. In Memoriam - fatalta GstH.fc&i (ktarixll.i Jfc (tafa tan n HijtaHr. tafc be.- JriOmiiIsi kj nwnfcte W l» guHirikk ita VenG®^a « tafj.n^'1 jjlhfctM'® ti be nin!®a3’' and Dorothy Carpenter, Jim and Roz, Vera Wells, Elmer and Junia Jarvie, and Greg and Bobbie Hoefler. Elmer and Junia Jarvie donated in honor of retiring Maple Grove Township Treasurer Joyce Starring. Nashville Maple Syrup Association’s check, on behalf of the work done by Gertrude Montgomery, in making maple sugar this year, totaled more than $260. Donations in memory of Stanley Howe and Pauline Howe Healy were received from Larry and Dorothy Fox and Virginia Fox. Ed Smith memorials were received from the Maple Valley English Department, Norm and Carol Satterly, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter, and Elmer and Junia Jarvie. To obtain a financial state­ ment or audit report for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, send a self-addressed stamped envelope, with a request to Junia Jarvie, Box 715, Nashville, 49073. Base Funds, not counting interest to be used for scholarships, total $58,149.49 as of Sept. 15. 1606 Harrison St., Lake Odessa Three bedrooms, kitchen/dining area, laundry area, one car garage, bath (remodeled), living room, large deck, appliances (stove, washer, dryer, microwave, refrigerator). Quiet dead end street. Call 374-8370 or 374-7434 ask for Chris a '.jjitoiliS^ IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of a wonderful husband and father, GEORGE T. FRITH, who passed away 2 years ago Sept 21, 1990. We walked a many ofrugged roads, through sickness and in pain, but we always did it together, through God’s lending hand. We know your suffering ended, through the Glory of Heaven’s Gates, and soon we’ll walk that golden road together again. Sadly missed by your loving wife & children 11 |g al ^i*wK 4 Sta^.jLi d **li"!L’Si r 1 * 1^1 *1^1 e 95 j M'1* ri>j ®M*'.1 J HH * JJfe t ><k Another Reason to Choose... ALMA 2 COLLEGE > #28. Academic Quality d W*L^ ?***»> ^'" ’’>> • Among the nation’s top 7% of colleges and universities with Phi Beta Kappa • 79% of Alma’s freshmen ranked in the top 25% of their high school classes • Excellent faculty whose first priority is teaching >> sS*?i Admissions Office Michigan 48801-1599 MV High School honored by Red Cross In recognition of a recent benefit raffle conducted by Maple Valley students for Hurricane Andrew victims, the school received a Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service from the American Red Cross. Making the presentation Thursday was Karen Despres, director of the Barry County Chapter of the Red Cross. Dan Finkler, Student Council President, accepted the award as Vice President Kyle Booher and members Jennifer Phenix and Samantha Hughes (right) look on. Despres said she was "amazed" that the students raised $510 in only three days of ticket sales. All prizes in the drawing, including a hot air balloon ride, were donated. MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION High School Completion & Vocational Classes Classes are FREE to the adult without a high school diploma. Ask about our Scholarshipprogram for adults with diplomas! EVENING CLASSES — MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. EVENING CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 MONDAY TUESDAY Government Office Update Basic Office Skills Electronic Typewriters Calculators Dictaphone New Office Procedures Accounting Learning Center Individualized Instruction in: Science Basic Math thru Algebra Applied Communication Computer Science: Appleworks Welding & Machine shop WEDNESDAY GED Preparation Writing Workshop English Reading Improvement Woodworking & Furniture Making THURSDAY U.S. History Word Processing, Word Perfect 5.1 Typing, Beg.-Adv. ENROLLMENT has begun for adult education classes. You may enroll by calling the Community Educa­ tion Office at 852-9275, or by stopping in the office located in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. Office hours are from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. We work to fit classes into your schedule. Many classes offered allow you to work at your own pace. If you would like to work toward your diploma, or brush up on a skill, call us today! ENROLL NOW! 852-9275 MAPLE VALLEY ADULT EDUCATION DOWNTOWN LEARNING CENTER ADULT DAYTIME CLASSES - MONDAY thru THURSDAY 204 N. Main St., Nashville 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Daytime classes began September 8 - But it is not too late!! Exciting programs in the following areas are offered: APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS SOCIAL STUDIES ACCOUNTING COMPUTER SCIENCE CONSUMER EDUCATION U.S. HISTORY ENGLISH G.E.D. PREP. INTRO. TO SPEECH & DRAMA LIFE SKILLS MATH THRU ALGEBRA INTRO. TO LITERATURE AND WRITING READING, WRITING, AND MATH PAINTING AND DRAWING GOVERNMENT SKILLS THAT WORK!! GLOBAL ISSUES AND MORE!! The Downtown Learning Center is located in Nashville next to the village office. All classes required for a high school diploma are offered for people 18 years of age or older. We work very hard to offer an exciting course of study to fit an individual's needs and personal goals. The program is designed so students may work at their own pace with a flexible schedule. For further information, call Cary K. at the Downtown Learning Center - at 852-1630 or call Tate at the Community Ed. Office at 852-9275. Don’t be left behind, take charge of your life and climb aboard the success train!! 1-800-321-ALMA ENROLL NOW!!! Call 852-1630 or 852-9275 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 6 Latest contributors to Putnam Library The latest contributions to Putnam Library came recently in memory of Evelyn Tieche Wolfe by the Bassett Girls Ruth Southern, Georgia Carter, Orilla VanAmeyden and Gladys Bolo. In memory of Adron Mc­ Clelland by Greta McClelland. In memory of Dorothy Spaulding by Club 60. Bob and Carol Dwyer, Warren Travoli, and Gary and History of boxes is topic Dema Wright of Vermont­ ville will present a program on the history of boxes at a meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, Birthday club to meet The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the home of Diane Williams. A potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Gladys Schantz will bring the birthday cake, Reva Schantz the door prize. . of the Vermonttville Historical Society. The public is welcome to at­ tend the 7 p.m. event to be held in the Griswold Room at the First Congregational Church. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. Bonnie White donated their earnings from their hours working with the Maple Valley Syrup Association. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville 49073. Unless anonymity is re­ quested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. Clara B. Seeley__ Obituaries Margaret (Loftus) D >wning White NASHVILLE - Margaret (Loftus) Downing White, 91, a long time Nashville resident, passed away Monday, Septem­ ber 14, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. White was bom on June 15, 1901 in Leighton, the daughter ofAlfred and Eleanor (Humphrey) Loftus. She attended Brew Country School in Middleville. She married Oliver V. Downing in 1923 in Hastings. He preceded her in death in 1939. She than married Glenn White in 1949 in Grand Marais. He preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. White was employed at Windstorm Insurance Company in Hastings, Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek, Hastings Bookcase, and retired from Hastings Manufacturing. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Hast­ ings previous to her membership at SL Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. She also belonged to the Maple Leaf Grange. She enjoyed tatting, fishing, working crossword puzzles, playing the piano and violin. Mrs. White is survived by daughter, Elaine (James) Downing Powers, Nashville; sons, Duane (Betty) Downing, Howard (Pat) Downing and Oliver “Babe” (Clarabelle) Downing, all of Nashville; 21 grandchildren; 38 great­ grandchildren; 10 great-great­ grandchildren; sisters, Kather­ ine Robliski of Middleville, Rosette Johnson ofMiddleville and Frances Linsea ofGrand Rapids, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant son, Leon, infant grandson, Duane Downing Jr.; sisters, Adelia Linsley, Sister Mary Padua, Sister Ellen Bridget, Nora Hooten; brothers, John Loftus, Austin Loftus, Thomas Loftus, Henry Loftus. Mass of the Resurrection was held Thursday, September 17 at St. Cyril Catholic Church, Nashville, with 'Reverend Charles Fischer, celebrant. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home. NASHVILLE - Clara B. Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Seeley, 77, of Nashville, Mrs. Seeley was bom on passed away Saturday, April 27,1915, the daughter of September 19, 1992 at Ernest and Clara Stevens. She was raised in St. Johns and attended St. Johns High School. We would like to She married Carl Whaley in 1932 in St Johns. They came Introduce ... to Vermontville and since then she has been a resident of the Floyd S. Roscoe _ Nashville-Vermontville area. brothers, Leonard and NASHVILLE - Floyd S. hunting and fishing. She married Mike Seeley in Mr. Roscoe is survived by Kenneth; sisters, Frances and Vermontville in 1951. They Roscoe, 79, of Nashville, owned Seeley Distributing passed away Wednesday,- sons: Larry L. Roscoe of Cecil. yg to our staff. Full military honors was Company and the Nashville September 16, 1992 at Metro- Mesick, Charles B. Roscoe of Locker Plant. Mr. Seeley died plitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, L. Barry Roscoe conducted at Fort Custer in 1964. She was a waitress at coming from the Grand Rapids of Hastings; daughter, Helen National Cemetery, Friday, Andy’s Restaurant in Charlotte Veterans Facilities, where he Jeanette Anderson ofHastings; September 18. Burial was at 111 N. Main St., Nashville, MI and at the Nashville VFW had been a resident the past step-sons: Michael Roscoe, Fort Custer National Cemet­ WALK-INS WELCOME • 852-9192 five years. Terry Roscoe, Dan Roscoe, ery, Augusta. Post. Memorial contributions Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to ?; Sat. 8 to 12 Noon Mr. Roscoe was bom and Rex Roscoe; step-daughter, Mrs. Seeley was a life member of Nashville VFW raised in Nashville and was a Arloa Gallup of Hastings; may be made to Floyd S. lifelong resident of the area. many grandchildren and twin Roscoe Memorial Fund. Auxiliary 8260. Arrangements were made She enjoyed playing Bingo, He served in the Army during brother, Lloyd E. Roscoe of by Maple Valley Chapelreading, bowling, and flower World War II and had his own Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by Genther Funeral Home, gardening. She loved her fami- heating and plumbing business Nashville. .ly, especially her grandsons. most of his life. He enjoyed Mrs. Seeley is survived by her daughter, Karla (Dennis) Hale of Charlotte; grandsons, Georgia (Bassett) Carter Daniel Hale ofNorfolk, VirgiST. JOHNS - Georgia Western Michigan University, She married Ernest Carter in nia and Dean (Sherry) Hale of (Bassett) Carter, 80, passed then known as Western State Lansing in 1968. Midland; son-in-law, Howard away Thursday, September 17 Teacher’s College, taught Mrs. Carter is survived by Bulmer of Lansing; five step­ at St. John’s Memorial Hospi­ school for several years, then her husband, four step­ grandchildren. tal in St. John’s, following a enlisted in the United States children, Dorothy (Ray) Hitch­ She was preceded in death stroke suffered on the previous Navy during World War II cock of Portland, Phyllis by her parents; husband, Mike day. where she taught meteo.ology. (Robert) Britten of New Era, Seeley; daughter, Loraine She was the daughter of She later worked for the United Jack (Judy) Carter of Pewamo Bulmer; sons, Donald and Arthur and Hazel Bassett of States Weather Service in and Bruce of Crystal Falls and James Whaley; sister, Lois Nashville. She graduated from Cheyenne, Wyoming and several step-grandchildren; Stevens. Nashville High School and Lansing. three sisters, Ruth (Jack) Funeral services will be held Southern of Phoenix, Oregon, 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September Orrilla (James) VanAmeyden 22 at the Maple Valley Chapel- Mildred F. (Kinney)Burd of Battle Creek and Gladys Genther Funeral Home, with NASHVILLE - Mildred F. A memorial service will be (Harold) Bolo of Hastings; Reverend Robert Kersten offi­ 2:00 y Burd,, 76,, formerly y of held e : p.m. Tuesday, uesay, nieces and nephews. ciating. Burial will be in Lake­ (Kinney) She was preceded in death Nashville passed away Friday, September 22 at Wilcox view Cemetery, Nashville. by a sister, Helen Rohrer. Memorial contributions September 11, 1992 at her Cemetery. Services were held at the Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Florida home in Wildwood. Mrs. Burd was born on may be made to Putnam Public Osgood Mortuary in St. Johns Library, Nashville. on Monday, September 21. November 30, 1915, the Library. daughter of Forrest and Weta (Hummel) Kenney. She is survived by her Dakota James Clements NASHVILLE Dakota Sault Ste. Marie, Peter and husband of 57 years, Richard A.. Burd ur an and sons, Forrest orrest R.. James Clements,, infant son of Sandra Long of Charlotte; (Anna) Burd of Nashville and John and Tammy Clements of great-grandparents, Mildred Larry (Carol) L. Burd of Jack- Nashville, passed away Clements of Charlotte, sonville, Florida; two grand- Wednesday, September 16, Weldon and Ruby Owens of 1992 at Sparrow Hospital. daughters; two grandsons. Springport. Besides his parents, he is She was preceded in death Graveside services were survived by his sister, Ashley; held Saturday, September 19 at by one granddaughter. She was married to Richard two brothers, Eric and Bren- Maple Hill Cemetery. A. Burd on November 28, don all of Nashville; grandpaArrangements were made 1934. Mildred lived in the rents, Darrell and Marilyn by Pray Funeral Home. Barry County vicinity all her Clements of Sugar Island, life. She retired from Pennock Hospital in 1978. She requested there be no funeral services. DONNA BALDWIN TONI’S STYLE SHOP „ „ The Maple Valley Jaycees host a: DRUG AWARENESS PRESENTATION Date: Monday, September 28, 1992 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Auditorium Cost: FREE Guest speakers and video presentation. Refreshments provided by: Sweet and How Good - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my thanks to friends, neighbors and relatives for the many acts of kindness shown during Merna’s illness and passing. And for the flowers, cards, telephone calls, the abundance of food and donations made in her memory. Also to those who made contributions at the Vermontvil­ le Grocery and to the LCA who prepared the luncheon. Thanks to Susan Word for her comforting words and support. Lloyd Faust For Your Bewitching Costumes... Halloween fabrics and patterns in stripes, dots, ghosts, cats, corn, pumpkins, etc. QUILTING CLASS 60” Heavy Cotton 7 Flannel $ mm « q Plaid....... « yd, 60" 60 Chamois Chamois Flannel Flannel Solids. Solids... i$Q70 NEW PRINTS by ALEXANDER" i$Q70 Begins Oct. 13. Callfor information. HENRY Cows * Care « Fi»h 218 E. State St., Hastings OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. TII g5 945-9673 HULST CLEANER PICK-UP STATION yd. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 7 New instructor boosts Downtown Learning Center in Nashville *?sSNrsS ? r!Sbft<hL®S, >ss> X !>>'?' !W>>i?? Wi?- % jL SiSS JLSf LSfy k^ . T* 1 »kUJ U.J1 s»«? ss»t «' Kta ta kubud, tas- :ia hl UBJ. i^l m Sa:® art tfhMftfiii Wtaft&l iditoWta rihtt^hil tassaMM fcitata fciltaW _ tfttMdlty |&ipilW , -aiim SujpM lyiSlttk Sarita®^’ :a ’(WJta!!iiiJ * b«ij>s lemenls -—- H suaw W1, fflis® 1 r t *% by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Enhancing public awareness of Maple Valley Community Education’s Downtown Learning Center in Nashville is a major goal of its newly named instructor­ supervisor, Cary K. Phillips of Hastings. “A lot ofpeople don’t even know it’s here,” says Phillips. The center offers high school completion classes to adults during flexible daytime hours at a convenient location, in Nashville’s council chambers, 204 N. Main Street, just south of Village Hall. The school, which opened Sept. 8, has 30-plus students, says Phillips, and is growing. More are sought. The Monday through Thursday sessions give students the option of choos­ ing morning or afternoon schedules. Each receives guidance and instructional help as needed, but works at his or her own pace to com­ plete outlined steps in what their teacher calls a “customized curriculum.’’ Phillips also teaches even­ ing GED preparation classes at the high school. “People need to start at their own pace,”. Phillips notes. “Most of these people have failed in the traditional system. This gives them a se­ cond chance.” He believes in “building in a lot of success” to help students beef up their self­ esteem, and he encourages a peer program of “students helping students” with in a relaxed atmosphere. Phillips’ credentials attest to his experience in the field. He pioneered the learning center concept in the 1970s on the campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, where he studied elementary educa­ tion and educational psychology. He was involved for five years with the KVCC pro­ gram designed to help people succceed in college using a concept of turning peers into teachers. Before his stint at KVC, Phillips served with the U. S. Air Force in Vietnam where he flew many missions as crew chief of a B-52. Before his military service he attend­ ed Northern Michigan University at Marquette to study auto mechanics. After KVCC, he went to Western Michigan Universi­ ty, where he was graduated in 1977 with a degree in com­ munication arts and sciences and a secondary teaching certificate. Next, he went to Arizona to enroll in a master’s program for educational psychology, guidance and counseling at Northern Arizona University. In 1982 he was hired as a teacher in the Hastings Com­ munity Education program, a post he held for five years. “I have been working most of my life with people who have fallen through the cracks,” said Phillips. This includes a year of teaching GED preparation classes to prisoners at Ionia’s Michigan Training Unit for the state Department of Corrections. In addition, he has been a substitute teacher in local schools for the past two years. Phillips says he sees adult education as a “launching pad” for students “to go on to bigger things.” Beyond the traditional three R’s of education, Phillips has an extended philosophy of instruction. “I believe in teaching the three R’s: responsibility, respect and reasoning.” Toward that goal, the en­ thusiastic Phillips and his Maple Valley FFA members prepare for fall activities, meeting Oct. 1 The Maple Valley FFA chapter recently held its first meeting of the year, when members talked about sum­ mer activities through agriculture, such as fair, regional leadership camp and a citizenship seminar. The chapter again has decided to sell cider for a fund-raiser. The cost will be $2 per gallon. The FFA will begin pressing cider sometime next week. Anyone who has any trees they would like to donate to the chapter, or who would like to purchase cider, may contact any FFA member or call ad­ visor Ron Worth during school hours at 852-9971 or at home, 726-0609. The FFA chapter also has begun to sell flower bulbs. The price of the bulbs is $4 a packet. They will be sold until Sept. 21. Bulbs will be delivered Sept. 30. Contact any FFA member to purchase them. Any graduated senior who would like to join FFA again this year should contact the FFA advisor. FFA dues are $10, but members can earn dues by selling bulbs and cider. The FFA chapter has chosen six delegates to attend the national convention in Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 11-14. Delegates attending will be Michelle Gidner, Kim Thompson, Tara Hoover, Jason House, Nate Dickenson and Mark Porritt. Six members will attend the “Made For Excellence” seminar in Lansing Sept. 24-25. The six will be Kim Thompson, Michelle Gidner, Jack Cripe, Hillary Stevens, Tara Hoover and Greg Little. Worth and FFA President Michelle Gidner will attend a groundwater seminar in Lans­ ing Oct. 9 and 10. Holli Bowerman and Renee Nuggent, FFA State Officers will visit Maple Valley Oct. 1. The next meeting will be Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Any guest interested in coming is welcome. Business Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Dcbt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER ■ Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries TTEwTAfiENT’SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 852-2070 SQQvCJaAW A Expires September 29^1992 students have cleaned and painted the interior of the Downtown Learning Center and are continuing to polish up the building that the school district rents from the village. Their cleanup efforts promise to encompass the general area, including nearby Central Park. A native of the small com­ munity of Yorkville, Phillips graduated from Richland High School in 1963. His inspira­ tion for eventually choosing education as a career was his former principal and teacher at Yorkville Elementary school, the late Hazel Wildermuth. Her 61 years in educa­ tion, says Phillips, was the longest teaching record in the United States. All classes for a high school diploma are offered at the Downtown Learning Center. Classes are three and one-half hour blocks of time and students may take a class anytime during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For more information, call the Learning Center, 852-1630, or the Maple Valley Community Education office at 852-9275. Is Your Fine Hair a Problem? Well, try our new perm especially formulated for fine, fragile hair... FINE SOLUTIONS $29" q S pecial1 ... Styles-R-Us Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main, Nashville Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. 852-1757 Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT utum n vings BAUSCH & LOMB SENSITIVE EYES’“SALINE SOLUTION RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 127 S. Main St., Nashville Enroll Now is the message at the Downtown Learning Center in Nashville, where new teacher Cary K. Phillips supervises high school completion classes offered during flexible daytime hours. 616-940-6077 12 oz. m CREST TOOTHPASTE 4.6 OZ. 6.4 OZ. 4.6 OZ. TUBE ......................... $1.59 TUBE ..................................$1.99 PUMP ............................... $1.99 W 2 CRfSI AND GET A MFG. COUPON FOR A FREE CREST SCOPE MOUTHWASH 24 OZ........ $3.44 Maalox SENSITIVE EYES ENZYMATIC CLEANER 16S OR SALINE SPRAY 12 OZ. OR DAILY CLEANER 1 OZ...................................... $3.33 NUTRADERM BENYLIN OR NUTRADERM 30 LOTION 16 OZ. SYRUPS 4 OZ. 2»8 MAALOX HRF LIQUID 12 OZ. SUDAFED Sudafed* 30 MG. TABLETS 24'S OR12-HOURTABLETS 10'S Sudafed 12 Hour MAALOX LIQUID I2 OZ....... $3.33 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM SALE PRICE $3.39 SUDAFED SEVERE COLD CETAPHIL CLEANSING LOTION 16 OZ. S6.59 PERT PLUS SHAMPOO IS OZ. OR DANDRUFF CONTROL II OZ.; PANTENE SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 7 OZ. OR VIDAL SASSOON SHAMPOO OR FINISHING RINSE II OZ. GLUCOMETER 3 SUDAFED PLUS TABLETS 24’S.___________ HEAD A SHOULDERS SHAMPOO IS OZ..................... 299 TABLETS 10’S._____________ $2.19 EQUAL PACKETS 100S 2" S3.64 select focmukn $45.00 LESS MFG. CASH REFUND OFFER ...-20.00 LESS MFG. TRADE-IN OFFER ................... -25.00 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 8 Vermontville 5th and 6th graders win 14-12 Vermontville’s offensive line did a great job con­ tributing to their teammates total of 168 yards. Leading rusher was K.J. Goodwin with 133 yards; one 60-yard run for the first touchdown and one 52-yard run for the second TD with a two-point conversion run by Ken Lackscheide. The defense held a good of­ fensive Nashville team to only one rushing touchdown. Nashville’s other score came from a pass interception returned in for a TD. Vermontville’s defense was led by Justin VanAlstine with 10 tackles, K.J. Goodwin with eight; Troy Duffey, seven; Joey Bowers, six; and Ben Shephard, with four. Earlier, in their tough season opener Vvilles fifth and sixth graders lost to Sun­ field 20-0, on Sept. 12. Vvilles offense had started Lions 7th grade girls split Last Tuesday, the M.V. seventh grade girls lost to Lake Odessa 43-19. Scoring was led by Dawn Stine with 14 points, seven re­ bounds, and Kerri Dean had six rebounds. In the B game, M.V. lost 30-15. Megan Starnes led the B team with five points and Casey Hansberger had four points and four steals. W ',w:W- On Sept. 17, the seventh grade girls beat Bellevue 55-9. Ten of the 16 team members scored for the Lions. Team leaders were Dawn Stine, 16 points; Danielle Watson, eight points; and Erin Booher with 6 points and five assists. Katrina Rasey contributed six steals. W Wj I W-' IS-*-/- W; W-! W-1 W: A Great Big... in bad field positions due to a good Sunfield team. Vvilles defense played well excluding a few plays. Tackl­ ing was led by K.J. Goodwin with 12, Adam Thompson and Justin Van Alstine with 7 each, Judson Burpee with six, and Joey Bowers and Ken Lackscheide with five each. Lions 8th grade take Bellevue The Maple Valley eighth grade girls basketball defeated Bellevue 29-0. The girls played great defense and kept Bellevue from getting the ball past center court the first quarter. At half time, the score was 19-0. Sandy Kangas and Mandi Golovich were high scorers with six points each, followed by Nettie Emery, Jenny Kuempel and Erin Hokanson, with four points apiece. Sarah Hughes and Tara Stewart each chipped in two points and Heidi Vedder with one free shot. Erin Hokanson led with 18 rebounds, seven steals and three assists. Next game is home Mon­ day, Sept. 21 against Olivet and Wednesday, Sept. 23 at St. Phil. M.V. jayvee golfers improve to 6*1 ., .to all the wives of the Nashville Firemen for their help with pancake breakfast. The Maple Valley junior varsity golf team defeated Springport and Union City last week to up its season record to 6-1. Travis Graham was the medalist with a score of 37 in the Union City match and Rich Waara was the medalist in the Spingport match. A very special thank you to the merchants for their support and contributions and to all who came and ate breakfast! We ap­ preciate you all! The Nashville Fire Department MAPLE VALLEY MEMBERS OF BARRY- EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD............................ HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST........... “READY TO MOVE INTO” • FULLER NEW LISTING: LOG HOME ON 3 + HEIGHTS IN NASHVILLE ■ Large ACRES. ranch home with 8 rooms, 1 % baths, large lot in subdivision. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appreci­ ate!! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) REALTOR* Built in 1987, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wood­ ed lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to .appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) JUST MLS .EvO5. 726-0223 ......... 852-1784 .......... 726-1171 .......... 852-2012 ......... 726-0122 ......... 852-1543 LISTED: BUILDING DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE. 1200 sq. ft. building, prime business location on M-66. Possible land contract terms. Call Hubert. N-169 HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) STATE ST. - NASHVILLE - Nicely decorated, 3 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry & garage on corner lot. Possession at close. Must see to appreciate! Call Homer.__________ (N-153) - VACANT LAND 6 ACRES • NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - Located t south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call D°n. (VL-247) (VL-247) The Maple Valley boys cross country team defeated Dansville 20-35 on Wednes­ day, Sept. 16. Lions runners placed in the second through sixth spots at the meet. Matt Bowen finish­ ed second, Tim Hass, third, Dan Rasey, fourth, John Baker, fifth and Andy Swartz, sixth. On Monday, Sept. 14, the team traveled to Yankee Spr­ ings where it placed sixth out of 10 teams in the Middleville invitational. Placing for the Lions were Bowen, seventh, Haas, 27th, Rasey 41st, Swartz, 43rd and Baker, 50th. Saturday the Lions only had four runners and did not have a complete team for the Olivet Invitational. Bowen finished 10th with a time of 17:37, Hass was 30th, 19:05; Baker 46th, 20:13; Rasey who twisted an ankle during the race finished 60th with a time of 21:30. Hass and Bakers times were their best for the season so far. The girls team dual meet record went to 3-0 with a 25-36 victory over Dansville. Placing for the girls were Cheri Sessions third; Kathryn Murphy, fourth; Alicia Golovich, fifth; Spring Javor, sixth; Rachel Thompson, seventh; Jenny Mittelstaedt, eighth; Stacy Harvey, ninth; and Jackie Sealy 15th. At Yankee Springs on Mon­ day the girls took first place in the Kellogg Division of the Help Wanted HEAD LIBRARIAN FOR Putnam Public Library, Nashvil­ le. 30 hours per week. Must be willing to complete Library of Michigan Certification Course. Send resume to Loma Wilson, 9646 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville, MI 49073 by October 12, 1992.________________ HELP WANTED Apple & Grape pickers. Apply in person at Caleb’s Cider Mill, 8301 Valley, Vermontville. PICTURE PERFECT PHOTO CLIPPERS High potential earnings. Work without pressure. Call anytime. 1-800-643-1345 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Golovich, 15th, 22:44; Javor, 19th, 22:59; Thompson, 24th, 23:22; Harvey, 44th, 25:27; and Middelstaedt, 45th, 25:28. The times of Golovich, Javor, Harvey and Mittelstaedt were the best of the season so far. The cross country teams next meet will be Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Battle Creek St. Philip. Superintendent’s Comer Parent involvement in schooling BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks The importance of parental involvement in schooling cannot be overstated. Researchers have found that it is one ofthe keys to successful schools and students. During the first 18 years of life, children spend only 13 percent oftheir time in school and 87 percent of their waking hours under the control of their families. Parents are children’s first teachers and have a major respon­ sibility for seeing that there is a positive environment and high expectations in the home, as well as in the school. This does not mean that the school is not also responsible, but rather that it takes a partnership between the home and the school to help assure the best possible education. Benjamin Bloom, a leading educator from the University of Chicago, conducted a study of people who had reached high levels of achievement and reported that their families shared the following characteristics: • The parents were hardworking and active. • An emphasis was placed on doing one’s best — whatever the tsk. • A belief that everyone, including children, should make productive use of time and establsh priorities (“work before play and TV”). • An emphasis on self-discipline. Bloom further stated that he believed that these talented in­ dividuals reached their level ofaccomplishment less because of innate and rare qualities than because of the training and en­ couragement they reached from families and teachers. Studies ofparental involvement in education oftheir children have also found that parents who become involved increased their involvement in community activities, increased their own self confidence and became better educated themselves. A third body of research in parental involvement indicates that schools also benefit and improve in a number-of ways: • Involved parents develop more positive attitudes toward schools and school personnel. • Involved parents bring additional resources that can benefit the schools. • Teachers who participate in parent involvement programs improve their teaching and report greater job satisfaction. • Parent involvement programs are a cost-effective way to increase student achivement. Many ofthose who attended our recent meeting of “Friends of Education” had ideas for better involvement of our parents in the education of our children. Stay tuned for some plans for involving parents in the schooling of our children in the near future. 3 PERSON Scratch League Wed. Nights 9:00-10:30 P.M. $24,900 - LAKE 0DES5A4MCK0N THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun- $150000 « galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) «. Based on 10 Teams 10 Per Night - 30 Weeks (Includes Pots) MAXIMUM TEAM AVERAGE — 550 MINIMUM TEAM AVERAGE — 510 24 ACRES ■ VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) (Based on 1991-92 Averages) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. . (VL-359) VILLE - Cute farm 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are ap p-­ prox.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert.(VL-157) Middleville Invitational. Sessions and Murphy placed first and second; Golovich was sixth; Javor, ninth; Thompson, 11th; Harvey 24th; and Mittelstaedt, 29th. At the Olivet Invitational the lady runners totaled 64 points to finish second to Hud­ son who placed first with 42 ponits. Murphy placed second with a time of 20:28; Sessions, fourth, 21:01; 4” to 12” WELLS 5 ACRES • SOUTH OF NASHVILLE “TURN OF THE CENTURY” HOME • Maple Valley boys and girl harriers run past Dansville 20-35 League Starts Sept. 30th house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate I (F-156) 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVlLLfi LAKEVIEW LANES Lake Odessa, Michigan • 374*4881 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 9 From Our Readers Teachers’ threat not appreciated ’W.M <£&»»£ &» To the editor: I’ve known some of the teachers since I went to school here. And I have gotten to know others through my children. They are all fine teachers and people. But... I understand needing to make a decent living. But nine percent, even 714 percent in­ creases are outrageous. I worked in a factory for 12 years and we were lucky to get a 3 percent raise. Sure, we would have liked to have got­ ten what Olds was making, but then we weren’t Olds. The teachers want the same wage as Charlotte, Potterville, etc. Well we’re just not them. Charlotte is definitely larger and wealthier than Maple Valley. Potterville draws high income people from all over because of its location. A realtor told me there is nothing selling in Potterville for less than $50,000. Yet homes in Nashville and Vermontville certainly don’t yield those price tags. There is a reason, we’re not located right and have no real draw except that we’re lower taxes and we are country. Vermont­ ville is only a village and Nashville was just in the Maple Valley News about being economically depressed. When teachers took their jobs here, they were probably below the county average then. But they had a job and overlooked the price tag, as did I when I worked at Hoover. If I wanted more money than the company could pay, then I looked elsewhere for work. That was my option. We have many teachers who leave for that reason, but the school hasn’t collasped, nor will it now. There are plenty of new grads looking for work, and from what I hear, schools may close due to lack of money. When we went on strike at Hoover, it was to protest a $5 s*it6 Let’s keep experienced teaching staff working •»* CSJ :t(®!iiiffii. Aqfe sitltttiatattj ifiimtateta’ kteKn dit urn rnieta j® has alate. rwHitaurftafc ^aubtaanMiml amimnsl®’ attarMtaln KEpaafiflteHito jKSfWlHM'1® ■i a anal raw “ ’ ^itawW?3 Dear editor: I’m writing with real con­ cern about the sad state of our bargaining situation at Maple Valley Schools. We are close-knit family community here, and I don’t believe it’s in our best interest to hire someone outside our area to come and want to ad­ just work rules with no understanding of who we are or what we are like. Employees working in our schools in every way need the respect of the student body and of our taxpayers in order to do the bestjob they can. All people deserve respect. It’s appalling to find name calling resorted to by our representatives. Families who care about each other don’t do this. This is surely not the right way to teach our youngsters problem solving. Teachers and staff members work in nearly every area of our communities, building better public relations; and our communities depend upon them and their services. We benefit from them a great deal. They are vital to us. A good school and a good staff are reasons many people PK ; Linda J. Emery Vermontville For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phqne. QUEEN SIZE BRASS BED (Beautiful!) Orthopedic mattress and boxspring. 3-months old. New $800. Sacrifice $275 or best. 1987 Kirby vacuum, $125. Works great All attachments included. Chest ofdrawers, $35. 517-627-6223. 11 fliLlhlUf, W IT •1 J A 1 W To the editor: The Vermontville Village Council has done it again. First, I have, for over-the last four years put up with a number of junk violations at my front door. Such as unlicensed junk cars, car parts, and building materials, just sitting. In the past, I have asked a number ofcouncil members to come to my home and check out what I have to look at every day. Some did and when asked if they would like to live across from this, the answer was “no.” They said they were sorry and they’d see what they could do. To the editor: I have questions: 1. Who is running our school district? The one who should officially, or someone else? 2. Why is Harlow Claggett retained by the board? I hear his record is not too good con­ cerning arbitrations. 3. Does Mr. Claggett even care about our district or our students? 4. Why is he treating the school employees so badly? A • Tools j Gala Apples • Sweet Seedless Grapes Grown in my own vinyardl Cider..* 1.7 5 gai. JV] HARDWARE a GOODS INC. TRUCKLOAD SALE ® todav.! XFv Please Order by, I8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 852-0713 852-0713 ’■ WE SHIP U.P.S. Closed Sunday "Formerly “Full Basket Orchard” - Same Owner 2 ★ BOW HUNTERS! Sign-up by Oct. 1 For the Big Buck Contest. SPORTIN SPORTING GOODS McIntosh. .*7.95 bu. 8301 Valley — Vermontville 726-1102 • See Us For Sell Used Bows "JV] J MV]l ASHVILLE HARDWARE Helen Swan Nashville Plumbing Drywall • Hardware Siding Electrical • Insulation* Roofing • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry K OPEN: Mon.-Sat. school would not be, without the support of people and teachers. 5. If we can’t afford to give the help a raise, how come we gave a $30,000 bonus to one person? 6. With almost a million dollars in reserve, is Maple Valley a bank, or a school to serve the students of this district? Caleb’s Mill* price on a new bow. 233 N. Main St. Nashville, MI Lee E. LaBrosse Vermontville Several questions about the schools? ★ Bow Trade-ins Accepted... We Buy and - Now I will have to contend with the stench of horses at my back door. I know there are stipulation on the horses, but who is going to be the one to give the sniff test on the stench on the adjoining pro­ perty owners everyday? The way I see all this is it’s alright if someone else has their property devaluated by junk and stench, as long as it’s not at their own front and back door. Yes, by all means let Ver­ montville expand and grow, into what? Home mprovernentHeacIquarters ★ W e Build A rro. .ws Cust om M ad1e to Your Order ★ Arrow Repairs ★ Bow Tune-Ups ★ Video Rentals ★ ProLine Dealer...Check with us for a • Stench, junk violations still continue Antiques & Collectibles ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, Sept 27. Rain or shine, 300 exhibitors featuring a great selection of antiques. Don’t miss this last big show of 1992. Located at the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan, 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Bow Hunters" an<l 3-D Shooters ' ' move to our area. With growth showing in both com­ munities, we are seeing im­ provements. So we must con­ tinue to provide quality schools. A whole school system full of new or beginning people would not be in anyone’s best interest. All work places benefit from and depend on people with experience and understanding to help make the wheels stay on the track. Keep the fine experienced group we have. Don’t fool with the work rules. Everyone deserves fair and just consideration. Board members and negotiators, should remember that they did not build their own school as children or train their own teachers and staff or even write their own textbooks. Some long ago citizens had the faith in them to provide those for them so they could have good schooling. Don’t1 wreck our schools. Have faith now and give our kids the same good chance you had. Elbert Carpenter Vermontville. an hour cut in pay. We would have been happy to hold onto what we had. Scabs were brought in and we were replaced. If support personnel believe they can hide behind teachers, they better think again. There are lots ofpeople ready to take their jobs at what they make now. Welfare recipients are forced to go to work against their will as scabs, or lose their- benefits. No one is indespensible. The laws are against the teachers. The police will guarantee the scabs protec­ tion. And the teachers, who are setting an example, are breaking the law, period! I had more sympathy for the teachers’ cause until they posted boards at Rook’s farm and at Carpenter’s house, with the threat. They will be holding my children hostage for their cause. That rubs me the wrong way. The Board of Education has offered them a fair contract already. So why do they say the board won’t give them a contract. They must mean they won’t give them what they want. If scabs are hired, they will have super seniority. They become permanent help, and then some jobs are gone. And the rest have to work with these people. Teachers’ college education was to help ensure them some job security, not give them the right to bully and use educa­ tion against us, for what they want. This million dollar rainy day fund I keep hearing about, is used to try and persuade me that the teachers have a just cause. If they got their hands on the money how long would it last? And if they were given their demands about the class size limit, then they’d have the school district over a bar­ rel on whether they would have to build the middle school they want. Then we’d have to employ more teachers and again the costs escalate right out of sight. We’d be so deep in debt. In these hard economic times, why must we have to pay higher and higher taxes just to keep the teachers hap­ py? If we give in to demands, would they teach better? Will they grade your own papers instead of having the children do it themselves? There is always something about any job that someone won’t like. Being paid more money doesn’t make them go away, and soon the money won’t be enough either. At the high end of the pay scale of $35,000 for nine months, that breaks down to 921.05 a week for 38 weeks. At the low end of $18,000 for nine months, that is 473.68 a week for 38 weeks. Not too bad. I agree that Mr. Parks is be­ ing paid too much, and that Mr. Wolffe shouldn’t have been given the bonus of $35,000. It should have been spent on the badly needed repairs that we hear so much about. There should be shame on both of their sides. Greed. We need our children educated. But we do not need to feel threatened. If teachers were fired, how easy would it be for them to get another job? i • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning hometown! LUMBER YARD ii 219 S. State, Nashville|TS7 52-0882 August 5 OK CREDIT RNMKUIC AVAILABLE iitunil �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 10 This Week in SPORTS Lion gridders post 25th straight regular season triumph Friday The Maple Valley varsity football team Friday contin­ ued its domination of teams it faces on the regular season schedule by defeating Jackson County Western 28-7. It was the 25th consecutive regular season victory for the Lions, now 3-0 this season. Their last defeat, other than in the playoffs, was in 1989. The game last Friday night was a defensive struggle in the first half, as both teams couldn't score a point. "I think we just couldn't get any consistency," said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt, in regard to the 0-0 deadlock at the half. "They were fired up and played well in the first half," explained Mittelstaedt. "We were nervous, but felt we could come out and play bet­ ter than we did in the first half." The Lions blew the game wide open in the second half, with 21 points in the fourth quarter and seven in the third. Maple Valley's first touch­ down came with 2:11 left in the third quarter on a 7-yard run by quarterback Greg Gam. Brian Carpenter kicked the ex­ tra point for a 7-0 Lions' lead after three. In the fourth period, the Lions' second TD was set up by a 40-yard interception re­ turn by Gabe Priddy. Maple Valley then punched it in on a 20-yard pass from Garn to Tony Hansen for a 14-0 lead with 10:45 left in the game. Carpenter kicked the extra point. Next, the Lion's Nick Gri- Blakely Sand & Gravel ...is STILL DOING BUSINESS • Septic Systems • Excavating • Sand, Gravel and Top Soil If you should need any of these please call 852-0870 nage broke loose for a 45-yard touchdown run with 6:52 to go in the game and Maple Valley led 21-0. The last Maple Valley score came with 4:16 left in the game, when Scott English had a 46-yard interception touchdown run to give the Lions a 28-0 lead. With seconds left in the game, Jackson County West­ ern avoided the skunking and punched one into the end zone. The Panthers scored on a 20-yard pass with 55 sec­ onds remaining in the game for the final score. Maple Valley had 295 yards in total offense; 244 on the ground and 51 by passing, where Gam was 3 of 5. The Lions also had 10 first downs in the contest. Grinage led Maple Valley in rushing with 107 yards in 11 carries, while Tom Snyder had 66 yards in 10 tries. Jackson County had only 136 yards in total offense, in­ cluding 115 yards in rushing and 21 passing with seven first downs. The Panthers' quarterback, went 1 of 10 in passing with two intercep­ tions. Chris Harmon led the Lions in tackles with nine, followed by Mike Trowbridge, eight; Kyle Neff, JOHN DEERE 6000/7000 SERIES TRACTORS RIDE THEALL-NEWBREED OFPOWER □ oCd.to see t^le a^“new John Deere 65- to 145-hp 6000/7000 Series tractors in action! Sept. 25 a.Ill. 5 p.m Date: Time: 11 to Location: Corner of Charlton Park Road and River Road □ All-New Engine Performance All-New Comfort Gard Cab D THREE ALL-NEW TRANSMISSIONS □ All-New John Deere Designed Hydraulics All-New Productivity Gus Mocker winners named Kneeling down are winners of the 14 and under division of the Lansing Gus Macker Labor Day tournament (from left) Erin Booher, Dawn Stine, Danielle Watson and Stacie Goris. Their sponsor was Stanton Realty. seven and Brent Stine, Grant Simpson and English had six apiece. "Our offensive line did a great job again. Steve Hop­ kins, Joel Butler and Dan JOHN DEERE^j JOHN DEERE^j South M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 Olivet 32-18, but had 123 yards rushing and 185 yards passing and was up 18-12 at the half. St. Philip is 0-3, but lost to two 3-0 teams and a 2-1 team. Vermontville third and fourth grade gridders defeat Sunfield 46-6 The Vermontville third- and fourth-grade football team defeated Sunfield 46-6. With just 1:45 off the clock in the first quarter, Vermont­ ville’s third and fourth grade team scored their first touchdown and set the pace for the victory over Sunfield on Saturday. Vermontville 7th-8th grade The offensive line helped the team to gain 338 yards on the ground. They are Eric Goris, Travis Kersjes, Jason Abfalter, Tim Wawiernia, Justin Hoisington, Kyle Lackscheide and Nate Heinze. Corey Williams carried the ball across the goal line for six touchdowns and 5 extra point conversions. The defense racked up 10 quarterback sacks, one fumble recovery and one pass in- terception. Ten players stack­ ed up tackles led by Kersjes with seven, Goris and Lackscheide with five and Ray Hole-Wawiemia and Ab­ falter with three each. The other defensive men with tackles were Chris Ripley, Brandon Hopkins, Williams and Kenneth Lindsey. Next weekend the Vermont­ ville third- and fourth-grade team faces the Nashville “White” team in Nashville. gridders drop opening game Sunfield defeated the Ver­ montville seventh- and eighth­ grade football team Saturday in the season opener. Vermontville’s touchdown came with 6:52 on the clock in the fourth quarter. Trevor Wawiemia handed off to Tyson Brenton who scored from the 4-yard line. The ex­ tra point conversion failed. Brenton was the leading rusher with 59 yards in 9 car­ ries. Brady Simpson carried for six and Josh Cook for two. Mason Trowbridge was 2 for 4 in passing, with completions to Jason Thompson and Simpson. T.J. Burton and Brenton lead the defense with 10 tackles each. Simpson and Jon Bowers racked up eight tackles apiece followed by Gregg Shook and Jpsh Cook with seven, Tony Avitable six, and Stacy VanTyle five. Next week the team is idle. They face Woodland on Sept. 26 in Vermontville. FASSETT BODY SHOP **¥*♦*♦♦****<♦♦<*♦♦♦♦♦><*<<*«♦♦*¥♦ Get Your Car Fixed by Us and Get a ... $20.00 Gift Certificate for Dinner for Two at Denny Place. Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Mulberry J FORE 955 N. Main (M-66) Nashville (517) 852-0760 PARENT/CHILD TOURNAMENT Saturday, Sept. 26,1992 • Prizes & Trophy Call the number above for details. ★ SCRAMBLE NOTICES ★ TUESDAY NIGHT SINGLE (Unmarried) • ______5:30 p.m. FREE DEMONSTRATION THORNAPPLE VALLEY Q EQUIPMENT, INC. Finkler played a great game," said Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley will play at Battle Creek St. Philip at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Last Friday, St. Philip lost to Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics forr everything from business cards and brochures to nnewspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Sunday Morning 9:00 a.m. ; ' THURSDAY EVENING 2 Men High/Low Hdcp.»5:30 p.nt • Wednesday Morning 9:00 a.m. • Friday Night High Stake 5:30 p.m, 2 fior 1 or iioo nuol।es y—--o-- oy WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES ________5:30 P.M. Monday-Friday Coupon 1| Expires 10/6/92 Void Leagues, Weekends, n | _____ Holidays and Scrambles ■> ■ �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 22, 1992 — Page 11 Lions girls eagers now 5-2 in league The Maple Valley girls' basketball team defeated Galesburg- Augusta 52-42 on Saturday, Sept. 19. Maple Valley, now 5-2, led the entire game and took a 26-15 lead into the lecker room with them at the half. But the Rams were not ready to give up. GalesburgAugusta outscored the Lions 17-12 in the fourth quarter to close the gap to nine points, but that was the furthest they would make it back. Stephanie Bouwens and Holly Taylor led the Lions in scoring with 10 points apiece. Other scorers were Jennifer Phenix with seven points, Kelly Eastman, eight and Joy Stine, five. Dana Hasselback led Maple Valley in rebounding with nine. Taylor had seven steals and seven rebounds and Stine had seven assists, six re­ bounds and three steals. Earlier, on Thursday, Sept. 17, the Lions edged Pennfield 55-51 in a come-from-behind victory. Maple Valley trailed 18-16 at the half and 35-31 after contributed greatly to the three, but scored 24 points in victory. the fourth period for the win. Phenix was the leading "Two subs, (Sarah) Leep scorer for the Lions with 13 and (Nicole) Kirwin came in points, followed by Leep, 10; and did an outstanding job in Holly Taylor, nine; Kirwin, the second half," said Maple eight; Stine, seven and Valley Coach Jerry Reese. Bouwens, five. Leep was 5-for-5 in the Phenix also led Maple Val­ second half and Kirwin went ley in rebounding with nine, 2-for-2 from the three-point Taylor had eight. Leep had line to pace the Lions. Also, five steals, Phenix, four and Maple Valley was 15 for 18 Taylor and Kirwin had three from the free throw line in apiece. Bouwens and Stine led the second half, which the Lions in assists with four each. Maple Valley golfers drop pair of matches With losses last week to both Springport and Union City, the Maple Valley golf team saw its season record drop to 7-3. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Maple Valley lost to Union City 168-174. Kyle Booher was the medalist with a 39, followed by Brian Steward, 44; Matt Mace, 45 and Cory Hamilton, School Lunch Menus Friday, Sept. Sept. 24 24 Maple Valley Friday, Jr.-Sr. High School Hot dogs/bun, french Lunch Menu fries, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Monday, Sept. 28 *Salad, *Hamburger gravy, Chicken nuggets, mashed mashed potatoes, *Tuna sand­ potatoes, pineapple, butter wich, fruit cocktail, bread and sandwich. butter sandwich, salad bar. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Thursday, Sept. 24 Mini-sub/bun, green *Salad, *Chicken patty/bun, *Bologna sandwich, beans, pear. NOTE: Salads daily. broccoli, fresh fruit, roll, salad bar. Students 70 cents; Adults Friday, Sept. 25 $1; Menu subject to change. *Salad, *Taco’s, let- Choice of 2% lowfat choc, tuce/cheese, peas, pears. or white milk and whole Monday, Sept. 28 milk. *Salad, *Pizza, corn, fruit juice. Maplewood School Tuesday, Sept. 29 Hot Lunch Menu *Salad, *Spaghetti, *Tuna Wednesday, Sept. 23 Sandwich, green beans, Chicken patties with bun, pears, roll/butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ hash brown patties, fresh tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A fruit. Thursday, Sept. 24 choice of lowfat white or Barbecue with bun, com, chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A potato chips, applesauce, bread item is offered with all salad. Friday, Sept. 25 salads. Menu subject to Ham and cheese with bun, change. green beans, peaches. Fuller St. School Monday, Sept. 28 Hot dog/bun, french fries, Lunch Menu fruit. Wednesday, Sept. 22 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Fishwich/bun, peas, Sloppy joes with bun, peas, peaches. peach, salad. Thursday, Sept. 23 Note: Milk is served with Breakfast for lunch, each meal. Salads available on french toast/syrup, sausage Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. links, pear, juice. COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich. uc. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville 47. Earlier, on Monday, Sept. 14, the Lions lost to Spring­ port 164-167. Booher also was medalist at Springport with a score of 39, followed by Mace, 42; Justin Thrun, 43 and Craig Hamilton 44. Maple Valley will be host for the SMAA Jamboree at Mulberry Fore Thursday, Sept. 24. The jamboree will determine the league cham­ pion between Olivet, Belle­ vue, Battle Creek St. Philip and Maple Valley. Blue 3rd and 4th graders defeat Sunfield gridders n Saturday, Sept. 19, Nashville Blue defeated White 42-0. On the first play of the game, on Sept. 12 at Fuller St. Field, Nashville Blue’s Jacob Cole scored his first of three touchdowns of the game on a 60-yard run. The offense was led by Jeff Jones who had 147 yards rushing and one TD. Jacob Cole had 107 yards and three TD’s; Adam Watson 70 yards, two TD’s and Andy Ewing 45 yards. The defense was led by An­ dy Ewing with 10 tackles and Jeff Jones, Adam Watson, Jacob Cole and Matt Thome with six tackles each. Thome is credited with a fumble recovery. Nashville Blue blanked Sunfield 42-0 on Thursday. Nashville Blue third and fourth graders traveled to Sunfield Saturday and came home with a 42-0 win. Adam Watson led the team with 96 yards, one touchdown; Jeff Jones, 90 yards, two touchdowns; Jacob Cole, 80 yards; Andy Ewing, 60 yards, three touchdowns; and Josh Irish, 12 yards. Jones, Cole and Irish also had pass receptions. The defense was led by Jones with eight tackles; Cole, six; Matt Thome, five; and Ewing, three. Jacob Cole and Andy Ewing had fumble recoveries and Irish had a pass interception. Nashville Blue’s next game is against Nashville White at 10 a.m. Sept. 26 at Fuller St. Field. TOOLS ’ Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. C&w *ts tOOLSAIIs GTNERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Lions jayvee gridders win 39-18 The junior Lions ran their record to 3-0 with a 39-18 win over Jackson County Western on Thursday night. The Lions jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead on touchdowns by Josh Brace, Cliff Weller, and Keith Carpenter. Maple Valley hit paydirt again at 3:38 of the third quarter when Cliff Weller broke loose for a 5-yard touchdown ran making the score 31-0. The Panthers came to life in the fourth quarter scoring three touchdowns in the space of five minutes to get back in the game, but Weller again broke loose for a 52-yard touchdown ran to make the final score 39-18. The Lions running game was able to grind out 334 yards with Cliff Weller 167 yards on 12 carries and freshman Pete Kelepoury 103 yards on 11 carries doing most of the damage. Touchdowns were scored by Cliff Weller with three and Keith Carpenter and Josh Brace with one apiece. Jayvee girl eagers move to 4-3 The J.V. girls basketball team went 2-1 last week. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Lions defeated GalesburgAugusta 28-22. The Lions led the entire way in a very close game. It was 7-5 at the end of one, and 13-11 at the half. Maple Valley outscored the Rams 15-11 in the second half enroute to a 28-22 victory. Nicole Reid led the Lions with 15 points and Robin Hale add­ ed nine. Tracy Hickey added seven assists. Last week, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Lions defeated Lansing Christian 36-21. The Lions jumped out to a early 12-3 first quarter lead and never looked back going on to win. Robin Hale led the Lions with 12 points and Nicole Reid added eight. On Thursday, Sept. 17, Battle Creek Pennfield defeated Maple Valley 34-32. The Lions moved out to the early lead 8-7 at the end of one but trailed 21-13 at the half. The Lions closed the gap at the end of three 27-21, but feel behind by 10 points early in the fourth. Then with some good pressure defense on the press, the Liosn crept back in- to the game, trailing by two with three seconds to go. The final shot came up short for the Lions losing 34-32. Nicole Reid led the Lions with 13 points and Jody Hickey added five. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK Vermont American 69 OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 131 S. Main Vermontville,mi 726-1121 (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MhlN STRCCT MCRMONTMIHC. MICHIGAN 49096 TANTON' wucTioneefts UCCHSLO g rgrltors AHO OHIO Approx. 10 acres with stream and fenced for horses. Three bedroom, home with attached garage plus a 24x40 pole barn. Call Joe Andrews (CH-120) at 852-0712. Owner very anxious to sell this 3 bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. First floor laun­ dry. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) K Immaculate 3 bedroom home with 2 Vi car garage on a nice lot. Priced to sell fast under $40,000! Call Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280.(V-56) HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Only $35,000 for this three bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) Approx. 18 acres with frontage on two roads, 1 Vi story home with 4 bedrooms, pole barn. Nice location! (CH-119) Three bedroom home with buildings on approx. 17 acres. Call Bob Gardner at 726-0331 for details. (CH-109) L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield. 36x60 pole bam. Paved road location — good hunting area. Land contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads with the Thornapple River running through. Trees. Land contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres that has been perked. Land contract terms. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 - Approx. 76 acres with fantastic 5,000 square foot home. Large bams. Williamston area. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - 160 acre farm to be offered in individual parcels and as a whole. Two story home, woods. CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �"Salute Vermontville to Gapisiar>\ing. OPEN Mon.-Fri. to Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 fl^ if fl V 160 S. Main, Vermontville ■■ gm A am esSavings We reserve the right to limit quantities and correcterrors in printing. m PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1992 ^sssssssssssssssssss sssssssssss Boneless Frozen USDA Choice Beef Whole 12-14 lb • Cut FREE New York Strip loin Chuck steak Canadian cod Longacre Sliced or Shaved Ole Southern BjiMwagwagw 73 Turkey Breast From Ground Chuck z Beef Patties S lb. BOX P2M ROCERIES PRODUCE Michigan Round White 10 lbs Potatoes “New Crop” 3 lb. McIntosh Apples 8 oz. Campbell’s Natural Mushrooms 10 oz. Cello Bag Garden Fresh Spinach tsssssss®sss 99< 99< 79< 99« & 4 Pack, Soft ’n Gentle Bath Tissue 16 oz. Campbell’s Healthy Request Heatherwood Farms Vitamin D Milk 71/* oz. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese "J/t Dinners C’ lfl ^ v1w^1 16 oz. Toilet Duck Cleaner 12 oz. Ultra Slim Fast Entrees 18 oz. Betty Crocker Cake Mixes oz. Sunny Delight Wf q9fv 64Citrus Punch BAKERY $909 Pepsi Gal Great Plains Bread 12 Pack Cans 24 oz. 99‘ 59* FRUIT ROLL-UPS g BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE | GOOD WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-26, 1992 ONLY AT VERMONTVILLE GROCERY SUPPLIER CODE 139173 I 2 lb. Domino’s Powdered or Brown Sugar BEVERAGES fli Chip Dip USIf* 99< Soups DAIRY GROCERIES w -- — —__ -4 VW-VW VW’-VW MAT NUI ■E RCPROOUCCD RETAILER SEND COUPON TO CUI RETAIL COLAOS. P 0 BOX 177. WINNUPOLS. UN 554*0 OR AN AUllORaCD CLEARING MOUSE- RtlARXR. TOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS OUR AGENT AND REDEEM THf$$ C<J*ON AT FACE VALUE • 1 OB HANDLING «N ACCORDANCE •Th OUR REDEMPTDN POLO vaD »i ME ua n7 GMNCV219 I I I I I I I I i i I i I I I i i i i K HAMBURGER,, TUNA OR SKILLET CHICKEN HELPERS (MX OR MATCH) BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE ShiHefChichen Helper^ GOOD WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-26, 1992 ONLY AT VERMONTVILLE GROCERY SUPPLIER CODE 139173 K REPROOUCCD. RCTARXR XND COUPON TO. CM ROAR. COUPONS. PA BOX in. UNMUPOUS. MN 5 MW OR AN AUTHORIZES CLEARING HOUSE. RCIAUR. YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS OUR AGENT ANO REDEEM THS COUPON AT FACE VALUE ♦ S 00 HANDUNG M ACCORCMNCI •TH OUR REOEMHON POUCY VOD M ME. MA. NY. GMMCV130 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-09-29.pdf df24f422226749c504e231358993753c PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST. HUSTIN new Ml 3 F M IB 121 S. Church Street L HUA i$ T‘O'NSGT$AGiJl( HA$T'NG$ Hastings,H ,Hl.**058 4*038 1 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 9 — Tuesday, September 29, 1992 M.V. Teachers and school employees ‘ON STRIKE7 by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter For the first time in its 29-year history, the Maple Valley school district has been hit by a labor strike. Teachers and support per- sonnel walked off the job shortly after contract negotia­ tions broke down early Mon­ day morning. Last-ditch bargaining bet­ ween the Board of Education and a coalition of the 95-member Maple Valley Education Association and 61-member MVE Support Personnel Association stalled at 2:30 a.m. The session had begun at 5 p.m. Sunday. See Teachers, Page 2 mv 5f^TA«v £ W?f(HiSArT5V N«fv£ A ¥AR FOOT!) StFTJt H ■' A RGtftt ?f(iSr5 Nffp While students picketers march in the background, protest leaders (from left) Michael Rollins, Aaron Smith and Amy Kipp show posters that reflect concerns of Maple Valley students. Local students march in support of Maple Valley teachers, Friday Two students protesting the strike took up positions at MV Jr.-Sr. High School Monday. Eighth-grader Gabe Ulrich and Erin Cambric, third-grader at Fuller Street school, hope to get back to classes soon. "I hope we have more English," said Erin. That and math are his favorite subjects. the local teachers and support by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter staff, the youngsters marched In a day-long demonstration in front of the school starting as early as 7 a.m. Friday at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. “We’re here to support our High School, some 250 students expressed their feel­ teachers,” said Amy Kipp, a ings about an impending staff junior who was one of the organizers of the event. “We strike. Carrying signs of support are losing a lot (of them) for contract settlements with because they are underpaid.” Maple Valley teachers are the lowest paid in Eaton County, and in their most re­ cent proposal had asked for a 7.3 percent raise the first year of a three-year contract, and 6 percent the next two years. The board had offered 3.5 See Students support, P. 2 Nashville Lions celebrate a half century of service by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter “Service is the rent we pay for our space on earth,” State Rep. Robert Bender of Mid­ dleville told the Nashville Lions Club as they celebrated their 50th anniversary last week Monday. Bender was reading from a special Michigan Legislative Tribute to the local Lions signed by Gov. John Engler, State Senator Jack Welborn and himself. More than 200 Lions Club members, dignitaries and guests attended the dinner event in the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School cafeteria. Nashville Lions President Willard Myers accepted the tribute on behalf of the club and received from Jerry Kooiman, aide to Con­ gressman Paul Henry, a bronzed copy of the Congres­ sional Record showing Henry’s commendation of the Nashville Lions Club for 50 years of dedicated community service. The club was organized on Sept. 29, 1942, with 21 charter members, two of whom are still living: Laurence Hecker of Hastings and Bruce Randall of Florida. See Lions, Page 6 A 50-year patch for the Nashville Lions Club banner was presented to President Willard Myers by District Governor Jeff Van Aman of Hastings. In This Issue... • Council votes to close alley near Nashville Baptist • Pig kissing contest to benefit Maple Valley Scholarship Fund • Retired Nashville fire chief roasted at dinner • Putnam Library sponsoring ‘pumpkin contest’ Past president pins were awarded to (from left) George Vogt, Carroll Wolff, Justin Cooley, Earl Hose, Karl Pufpaff and Nelson Brumm. . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 2 TEACHERS STRIKE, continued from front page Coach Guenther Mittelstaedfs sign says, "You can't eat dedication." MVEA officials say the continuation of the school sports program during the strike has their blessing. An a!l-day Saturday session with the MVEA also proved fruitless in forestalling the im­ pending Monday morning strike. Beginning at 6:30 a.m. picketers were stationed in small clusters at the district’s four school locations and at both bus garages. Vermont­ ville’s opera house is serving as headquarters for the strikers. Among the picketers Monday morning at the Junior­ Senior High School were MVEA President Sharlot Sours and the association’s chief negotiator, John Hughes. The two sides are not close to settlement, said Hughes. “Otherwise, we wouldn’t be standing here.” “At this point there is not a lot to say,” Sours noted. The coalition’s bargaining team consisted of Hughes, Sours, MVESPA President Paulette Strong, MVESPA Immediate Past President Kim Hansen, and Karen Sher­ wood, Uniserv director for the Michigan Education Association. “We offered a settlement that they are able to pay, and they chose not to,” Hughes said. According to him, nothing has been settled, but See Teachers, Page 10 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers Fuller Street students enjoy tasty lesson The art of cake decorating was a fun lesson last Friday for students in the special education class taught by Mary Jo Frolick at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. Room mother Lola Cook taught the children how to decorate cakes that she and Frolick had baked. This is the first of a series of sessions the teacher hopes to arrange in which volunteers will share their talents with the children. In this photo, Cook watches as students (from left) Jessica Harris, Amanda Cook and Eva Gilbert put finishing touches on their creations. STUDENTS SUPPORT ,continued from front percent the first year, and 3.25 for the next two. Students expressed concern about what will happen to their academic schedule if a strike occurs. “We’ll miss our vacations,” lamented Liganne Taylor, a junior. “We don’t want to spend our summer in school,” echoed seventh-grader Bran­ don Harmon. Senior Michael Rollins showed he had a good grasp of both sides of the issue. He said the 9 percent first-year increase initially sought by the teachers was ‘not reasonable” but he feels the teachers “probably would set­ tle for 5 percent the first year.” He said the Maple Valley staff teaches the same number of classes and has the same number of students of com­ parable school districts who pay their teachers more. The protest demonstation, he said, was organized to show student support. “The teachers decided they would go without a (new) con­ tract (to start the school year),” said Rollins. “They did that for us; we can do this for them.” The more serious student protestors were those who were there at 7 a.m., said Rollins. “Some people are here to support the teachers, but a lot of them are doing it to get out of class,” he said, as students marched under sunny noon­ time skies. “The first people who were here early were the ones who really cared about it.” CHURCH OF MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, Correction— it’s only fair to charge you less The recent Nashville Baptist Church request for alley aban­ donment did not include a north-south quarter alley directly behind the church, as reported last week in the Maple Valley News. The only alley under con­ sideration at the public hear­ ing on Sept. 10 was the east­ west alley that lies north ofthe church. The north-south quarter had been included in a request in­ itially presented earlier this year by the Baptists, but it was withdrawn before the matter went to public hearing. for your personal auto insurance. ^Auto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business ---Tk&'No PrMsmPeopfa. Trumble Agency 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ .............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERTS. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... 1 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7p REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . ,11a.m. Church School ....... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. A.M. Service............ 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 3 Council votes to close alley near Nashville Baptist church *k w . i®. ‘ u’•.‘Pl*Bin। ti* t *k^lfik * SSl|W | '®- ksaUj^ ” ■Malta *1” by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter After more than two years of wrangling over the matter, Nashville Village Council Thursday voted to vacate part of an alley near the Nashville Baptist Church. The Baptists had sought closure in order to add a gymnasium-fellowship hall to the north side of their present sanctuary. The church owns the property on both sides of the affected portion of the alley. Only the west end of the east-west alley between Phillips and Cleveland streets was vacated by Thursday’s action. The east end of the alley and an intersecting north-south alley are not in­ cluded in the action. “We’re pleased and everyone in the church will be pleased,” church represen­ tative Roger Adams said later. “That’s just Step One — get­ ting the alley closed.” Step Two, he said, will be approval of the proposed building, which will be a mat­ ter for the Zoning Board of Appeals. In the voting, the council gave a 5-1 approval to the Baptists’ proposal. This margin met the necessary re­ quirements of Michigan’s general law village charter under which Nashville operates. A two-thirds vote of the seven-member council is necessary for abandonment of public property. Earlier petitions by the Bap­ tists for abandonment of the alley lost by close votes in Oc­ tober 1990 and March 1992. Last week Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. cast the lone dissenting vote. Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer was absent, but had she been present and voted against it, the result would have been the same, as only five affirmative votes were needed. Contrary to earlier council sessions when the Baptists’ proposal has been on the agen­ da, Thursday there was no ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E I BINGO 9I • MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g J* DDoors OOpen 530 5:30 • E Early l Bid Birds 600 6:00 g large turnout of supporters or tant location as a safeguard against losing the entire opponents of the plan. Only four people were in the au­ municipal supply in case of a major toxic spill or other dience and there was virtually pollution in or near the river. no discussion on the matter. “Our wells are listed as The required public hearing was conducted two weeks vulnerable by the Department ago, but Adams had elected of Health,” noted Village not to have the vote taken at Clerk Rose Heaton. Council instructed Heaton that time because President Pro Tern Ted Spoelstra was to begin paperwork on the absent. Spoelstra has been an grant application. In other business Thursday, outspoken advocate of wholesale alley closure, say­ the council: — Tabled bids for a new ing that the council is spen­ ding too much money and roof on the council chambers until Trustee Jeff Beebe can time hassling over them. Most residential blocks in do research on costs. The two Nashville are criss-crossed bids read Thursday ranged with alleys constructed a cen­ from $1,230 to $2,155 to tury or more ago to facilitate cover the 760-square-foot access by horse-drawn surface. — Decided the slurry seal firefighting equipment. They also served as pathways to job recently done on several stables located at the rear of some properties. In an unrelated matter Thursday, the council ac­ cepted a petition for alley abandonment from Virginia Tobias, Kay Wyble and Lawrence Archer, abutting property owners on the east­ west alley between Phillips and Middle streets. In accor­ dance with state law, council set a public hearing on the fit > t : matter for Thursday, Oct. 22. Also Thursday, council agreed to submit application for a state grant from the Department of Commerce in the “Rebuild Michigan” pro­ gram. A maximum of $500,000 is available with no local cash share, though such a contribution would, enhance chances of approval, said Village Clerk Rose Heaton. Eligibility is based on a community’s percentage of moderate and low income residents. Funds are to used for public infrastructures, in­ cluding water and sewer systems, streets, bridges, etc. Council discussed the potential of using the grant to extend water service on Reed Street to the site of a proposed new apartment complex and to install a new municipal well on the east side of town. Nashville’s two present wells are located close together near the Thomapple River, which concerns officials because if one well became con­ taminated the second one like­ ly would also be affected. They view a new well at a dis- village streets by Highway Maintainance and Construc­ tion Company of Romulus did not meet council expectations, and payment will not be made until the matter is cleared up. Cited as particularly unsatisfactory is the stretch of Middle Street from Washington to Sherman Street. — Heard Village President Ray Hinckley report that Inez Warren, supervisor of Hastings garage of the Michigan Department of Transportation, will look into the possibility of a four-way stop at the Washington and Main street (M-66) intersec­ tion. A recent citizen request for a stop light there has been rejected by the state, said Hinckley. — Set Monday, Oct. 26, as the date the village will begin curbside leaf picked. No leaves may be placed at curb­ side until Oct. 22; no grass clippings, brush or plastic bags of leaves will be picked up. tc — Tabled a request from the Maple Valley Education Association for permission to picket on streets and sidewalks near Fuller Street Elementary and Kellogg School until legal advice on village liability is obtained. The Nashville Lions wish to thank Stacey Hawblitz, Stephanie Bouwens, Jonessa Hammonds, Lisa Metzer and Alice Moore for pouring coffee and waiting on tables, also Samantha Hughes and Brad Sansom for registration at the 50th Anniversary Banquet on Sept. 21 at Maple Valley High School. Si-s While Others Have Gambled And Lost, We've Discovered A Way ToWin: DON'T GAMBLE That's what having sound judgement is all about. Making wise investments. Avoiding bad loans. Keeping risk down to a minimum. Curbing spending as much as ssible. Supporting community growth. What this all means to you is lllimmilkkltllllllllllMfl sound, strong and secure place to do your banking. So you can come out a winner. JI1III11II1II1I1 VFW Post 8260 — Nashville, MI PENNY SUPPER Saturday, October 3 Serving: Stuffed Pork Chops and Swiss Steak 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. mm n rrr ri rri Senior Citizens Night — OCTOBER 13 • 7:00 — Congregational Church FREE SWISS STEAK DINNER and ENTERTAINMENT Sponsored by the Vermontville Lions Ph. 726 0670 for reservations EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 $ FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Mople Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, September 29. 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past School activities were in full swing 67 years ago by Susan Hinckley A review of the newlyopened 1925-26 Nashville school year was of interest to community residents 67 years ago this week. The report, written by 1925 NHS graduate Gladys Rem­ ington informed Nashville News readers of a variety of school activities that were under way a month after fall classes started. (The young reporter, later Gladys Miller Richardson, went on to become a longtime local news correspondent for several area newspapers.) Her account and other stories of the day appeared in The News Oct. 1, 1925. School activities progressing nicely Since the beginning of time every year has been a bigger and better year than the one previous, until now the school year of 1925-26 is nicely in its beginning, it is the biggest and best of them all. Especially is this true to the Class of 1926. In order to have each year better than the last, something new must be accomplished, new ideas advanced or new methods pursued. It has been said that there is nothing new. We will accept that statement to save argument, but, history can so disclose itself that on repetition it may completely hide its antique background. Our conception of the old is gone — we accept it as new. Dad Angell is with the boys this year stronger than ever, and hopes to arrange them next week into groups. If the present plans are followed, the groups will be more numerous than previously, which will afford more per­ sonal work. (Note: Charles F. “Dad” Angell of Hastings was an early Barry County YMCA leader who organized local youth clubs.) The band and orchestra are thoroughly organized now, with W. G. Davis as director of the band, and G. L. An­ drews leader of the orchestra. While Mr. Devereaux was attending a meeting of superintendents in Lansing last week he was informed that no blank diplomas are to be issued this year. This decree was given by the State Department of Public Instruction. Chapel meetings are being held each Monday morning and Friday afternoon that are proving worthwhile. It is planned to have various pro­ grams, with speakers and music, both home talent and foreign. A parent-teachers’ meeting was organized about two weeks ago, with Mrs. Earl Rothaar, president; Howard Pepper, secretary, and Mrs. Serroll Powers, treasurer. The first meeting ws given over mostly to business, and these officers are going to meet and plan other meetings and activities for the future. The basketball season has opened and the girls have organized their team. The opera house has been secured for the year, and games will be scheduled soon. Monday night of this week was the occasion ofthe annual Junior-Senior Hunt, but, as usual, the seniors were in safe keeping, this year in the basement of the Olin garage, and the juniors were unable to locate them. Three ofthe high school teachers hid with them, while the other three were left to hunt. No definite date has been set for the supper, but it must be given within 10 days after the defeat. (Note: A grown-up version of “Hide-and-Seek,” the hunt was a fall tradition at Nashville High School in the first half of the 20th century. The senior class challenged juniors to find the secret place within the confines of the village where the seniors had hidden en masse during a specified hour on a designated evening while the juniors were sequestered at the school. Losers of the contest were obligated to stage a ban- quet for the winners.) Thus, as the year wears on with the different activities that are common to school life, we will expect much, but no more than we will receive, for surely our Nashville Public school will exemplify the highest of all human con­ ception, learning. News in Brief — The basketball girls have organized their team, electing Charlotte Cross as captain and Margaret Fumiss as business manager. They have started practicing outdoors on the school grounds with Miss Peterson as their coach. There are enough girls for three teams, and though three good players graduated last year, they hope to find even more from the girls who have entered this fall. — The Smith and Appelman clans, seven families strong, gathered at Putnam Park Sunday, played “The Feast ofthe Passover,” talked about old times, their neighbors, etc., organized. They elected Nelson Appelman president, and M. D. Smith secretary and decided to meet the first Sunday in August each year and picnic. — About 15 Nashville Boy Scouts had a splendid time at East Lansing Saturday, as guests of Michigan State Col­ lege, and saw the MSC foot­ ball team trim Adrian by a score of 16-0. — C.H. Tuttle received a letter a few days ago from Ann Arbor with information that his son, Roe, and William Burd, son ofMr. and Mrs. W. H. Burd, former residents of Nashville, had been accepted as members of the university band. The boys are to congratulated on their good luck. Both are saxophone players. — The South End is sure booming in a business way. The latest venture is an auto storage building, 30x70 feet, which W.A. Quick is having erected on his lot north of the Caley grocery. The building When the Nashville girls' basketball squad organized for the 1925-26 school hadrda 7 l]ad.enOU9h Play?rs to form thr*e teams. The previous year, the girls La 9 7 donned "ewLush°rt uniforms, three inches above the knees, replacX r t°n^ pmY y ^|kh.aki pantS WOrn bbo**rotthis 1924 (front thhisy G19 re24enss9uad: 9 Cuahda:rlo(f trtoenCt rrorow, osws, (from fbraocmk left) Gertrude Powers Gladys Remington, Dorothy Green, Charlotte Cross, (back ^w) Inez Lowell, Pauline Fumiss, Coach Leo Rockwell, Mabie Parker and Mabie Juniors at Nashville High School throughout the first half of this century were challenged to track down the senior class in the traditional Junior-Senior Hunt. While the juniors were sequestered at the school house for one hour during an appointed fall evening, the entire senior class took cover in a pre-selected secret location within the village limits. Juniors had a limited time to find the hiding place. Pictured is Nashville's Class of 1917, as juniors. is being built of cement Mason and Barnes schools. blocks, and the walls are — (Martin Comers) Mrs. already under process of Myra Firster, Mrs. Joslin, construction. Miss Alice Whetstone, Mrs. — The Postoffice Phar­ . Sadie Hilton and Mrs. Millie macy, sale of which to E.L. Fisher attended the Sunday Kane of Detroit was announc­ School Convention in ed last week, is being taken Nashville Friday and report over this week by the new an interesting session, the ad­ proprietor. The store is closed dress by the Rev. Frank for a couple ofdays for inven­ Kingdon of Lansing being tory, but will open for especially fine. business Saturday, Oct. 3, — (Smoky Road) Very under the new management. sorry to report Mrs. Joe Mead — Mrs. E. E. Gibson was is in Bronson Hospital suffer­ taken Saturday to Pennock ing from broken hips. We Hospital, where she under­ hope she will soon be gaining went an operation the same and well again. evening, Dr. Morris doing the — (Maple Grove) A surgical work. She is recover­ 10-pound girl came Sept. 24 ing nicely and was able to be to make her home with Mr. brought home yesterday. and Mrs. Lee Lapham. She — The Freeman real estate will answer to the name of agency has sold the Mrs. Virginia. Stephen Benedict residence on — (Dayton Comers) Mr. State Street to Gordon and Mrs. Marion Forman Edmonds. spent Sunday with the latter’s — Carl Howell and family sister, Mrs. John Weyerman, have moved into their new and family at Shultz. home on Cemetery Street, — (Guy Comers) Mrs. An­ recently purchased from H.E. nie Waton of Winnipeg, Downing. Canada, spent Monday after­ — Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Kane noon with Mrs. Archie Belson arrived from Detroit Saturday and family. and are getting settled in the — (North Castleton) Townsend residence property Several in this vicinity are on Middle Street. planning to attend the Eaton — Mr. and Mrs. A.G. County Fair. Murray celebrated their 50th — (Southwest Maple wedding anniversary yester­ Grove) Miss Genevieve Bux­ day, motoring to Lansing ton started for California where they were entertained Monday night to spend the by friends.. winter with relatives. — Harley Kinne has given — (Four Comers) Earl up his job at Wotring’s drug Linsley and family of Battle store to accept a position in Creek have moved back on the Vellema Pharmacy in their farm. Grand Rapids and will com­ — (John Wesley’s Comers) mence work next Monday. Kennth Lykins has secured a — Mr. and Mrs. Al Bennett position with A.M. Smith & have rented their house on Co. East Reed Street to Harold — (Morgan) The Rev. and Furlong, and have moved into Mrs. Beebe and daughter at­ the Price house, next to Mr. tended revival meetings at Bennett’s garage on Main Vermontville last week. Street. — (North Kalamo) Mabie — Charles Nease of Smith has gone to Charlotte to Castleton disposed of his work. . stock, tools, etc., at auction — (Northeast Castleton) Tuesday and has decided to Word was received that Mrs. move to Charlotte, where he Sam Gutchess, who is in the owns residence property, hospital at Ann Arbor, is get­ which he took in exchange for ting along nicely and will be his farm. able to return home the middle — (West Vermontville) of the week. Miss Lenway is the name of — (North Maple Grove) the nurse who comes to the Mrs. Cora Parks expects to school house every Tuesday move to Nashville the last of afternoon to give instructions the week. She has part of the to girls from 10 to 15 on how Drake home across from the to care for babies. This work Evangelical church. is called Little Mother’s club. — (Barryville) The county — (John Wesley’s Comers) Sunday School Convention iin As this is Eaton County fair Nashville last Friday was well week, there isn’t any school attended from our Thursday and Friday at the neighborhood, 13 being pre- sent at the services, which were largely attended in the evening. Mrs. Mae DeVine gave an interesting report on the convention Sunday morning; — (South Maple Grove) Mrs. Joe Shoup spent Friday with Mrs. S.O. Swift while the men folks attended the sale of Mrs. Cora Parks, Tuesday with Mrs. Nellie Knoll. — (West Maple Grove) Nearly everyone was busy putting in wheat last week. — (Quailtrap) Vern An­ drews has had a radio installed in his home. — (Gregg’s Crossing) Earl Hollister had the misfortune to fall from an apple tree and fracture his arm Wednesday morning. He is getting along nicely, but will be out of school for some time. — (South Vermontville) Milbume Strait attended Boy Scout convention at Lansing this week. — (Sheldon Corners) Grandma Bmndjge passed away Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Mast. She had been in ill health for some time and until recently made her home with Mrs. Malcolm Gray in Battle Creek. She spent the greater part of her life in this com­ munity and is known to a wide circle of friends here. Funeral arrangements had not yet been made as this letter goes to the office. — (South Vermontville) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lenz of Lansing visited at Frank Briggs’ Sunday and from there went to Ann Arbor to visit Dewey Briggs, who is in the hospital. Dewey, who had an operation on his leg, will have to stay three months longer in Ann Arbor. — Fake solicitors are now touring the rural districts of Michigan, where they gather up produce either with the promise that the check will come from the “office” or taking in poultry and other merchantable articles in pay­ ment for subscriptions to magazines that never come. People in the country, just like people in town, should make short work of the peddling agent. — A lot of us who are inclinded to refer to the “hick towns” should remember they are the only spots left where a man can get a good meal and a perfectly clean toothpick for 35 cents. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 5 Pig kissing contest to benefit Maple Valley Scholarship fund js •fek. tlh ”1 fti* * k|i J ***% OOi''•\ il• *^‘-S*j;' I* *«■»»* «■»» .J J>,l •»£ M tt)«tij|. .*.■’ F^iitataid ,! -«Mtap)V«M *R tafeUiAg ** '■?■'’ *fe *ii ifein --J®S'1&B|||| liisaMii(iist;i. Mtaa^si tafeulto ■> WXlhKM fedj, feiikii sIt ad tan fn -|NW taSwuw iMMKia fend. fe.U _ (Sdteta Mn h? fe i®- ntWiifGii Best taJK^'BatoJtfefe'1 jaon atta3^ j at Ktai) 31^.'1 to ih^1’ (ale Infet Mkafc^' Em! ti a e? "’dj* <> t 1*igj ig by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Six gentlemen from the local community will vie for a chance to kiss a piglet at Maple Valley’s homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 16. It’s all for a good cause. The idea for the unusual fund-raiser to benefit the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation came from Dorothy Carpenter, who with Junia Jarvie originated the fund five years ago. Both are retired local teachers. David Mace, Gene Fisher, Larry Lenz, Greg Hoefler, Bob Joseph and Mark Martin have agreed to be candidates in the event. Canisters to collect “penny votes” for each man will be located in various business places in Nashville and Ver­ montville and will be cir­ culated at as many public events as possible, including the home football game Fri­ day, Oct. 2. The lucky man who receives the most votes in his canisters during the campaign will earn the right to kiss “Miss Piggy” at the homecoming game. Announcement ofthe winner will be made during half-time ceremonies, “Hopefully, it all will be done in fun,” said Jarvie. The approximately sixweeks-old baby porker is to be provided by Jim and Diane Heyboer of rural Nashville, and will be on exhibit during the game. “I’ve kissed many pigskins "Who could resist o snoot like this?" asks this sixweek-old porker, held by owner Diane Heyboer. Six men in the Maple Valley community will vie for the chance to kiss a pig at the Oct. 16 Homecoming game. Penny votes will decide who the lucky (or unlucky) winner will be. Superintendent’s Corner School’s financial facts can be before, but it was when I used to play football,” says Fisher. If elected he promises “to lower taxes as far as pig farmers are concerned” but quickly adds, “Read my lips: vote for one of those other candidates.” The MVMSF has awarded a total of $15,500 in scholar­ ships to Maple Valley graduates since 1987. The base fund of MVMSF now The center of attraction in a pig kissing fund-raiser for the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation gets attention from MVMSF co-founders Junia Jarvie (left) and Dorothy Carpenter, while owner Diane Heyboer holds the baby porker. stands in excess of $53,000. All interest earned on donated funds is used to provide scholarships to Maple Valley graduates. Seven members ofthe Class of 1992 shared $3,500 in MVMSF scholarships award­ ed in June. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext. A495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. HOURS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone 852-9481 Even Ban ks Get Report Cards BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Feedback from community members reminds us that some of'the financial facts about the operation of our schools can be hard to understand. Though it is difficult to explain these facts in a Short time and space, I will attempt to answer some current questions through a question and answer format. Question: What is meant by a fund balance or equity? Answer: The terms fund balance and fund equity refer to the money the school has at a given time available for meetiiig cur­ rent obligations and expenditures. Since schools receive funds on a very uneven pattern from local taxes and state aid, it is normally necessary to have a fund balance or equity of at least 10 percent ofthe expenditures to avoid having to borrow funds and incur extra costs. Question: Is a fund balance or equity the same as a rainy day fund? Answer: It is sometimes referred to by that term. However, only an amount well over 10 percent could be used for unplan­ ned expenses without causing the school to borrow to pay cur­ rent bills. Of course in an emergency or “rainy day,” it is necessary to have some extra funds in order to pay back what must be borrowed to meet immediate needs. Question: Why is our school borrowing funds this year when it has a good fund equity? Answer: This year, on short notice, the state determined that it could not afford to send us our bi-monthly aid in August and that we would only receive one half of our October payment in that month. This meant that we would have to pay bills and salaries for the months of July, August, September and one half of October without the benefit of any new revenue. Since our monthly expenses average over $500,000 per month, it will require more money than we have in our fund balance to pay our expenses for the three-and-one half month period. . ■ I hope these questions and answers have helped you to better understand the financial facts about your school. Please contact me if you desire further information in this important area of the operation of our school. Has been one of only 29 Commercial banks out of 12,251 nationwide to be given a Blue Ribbon Bank rating for 40 consecutive quarters by Veribanc, a leading financial evaluating firm. We are pleased to announce this accomplishment to the community and we are confident in saying that we will continue to serve you as we have for the past 106 years. i 1 OO BAD THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUTINDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES FROM THE TRAVELERS. ' SH* 'fi ,i F The Place To Go For... confusing It X!$z !$ Diana’s Place Tobias-Mason insurance MEMBER FDIC for complete information, contact: Wanda and Vern go to extremes to avoid paying taxes on their savings. Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-2005 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 6 LIONS CELEBRATE, continued from front page- Both were awarded honorary membership Monday night. Hecker and his wife, the former Lucille DeWitt of Nashville, were in attendance, but Randall was unable to be present. “To be a member of this club makes me very happy,” said Hecker. He recalled that at the time the club was organized he was 24 years old, working as meat department manager at the Felpausch Food Center loca­ tion in Nashville. He later moved to Hastings, but has maintained his membership in the local club. Wendell Doty, a member of the Battle Creek Host Lions Club that sponsored the local group back in 1942, also was recognized. Doty was district governor at that time. “I made a lot of trips over here to convince Nashville they needed a club,” remembered Doty. He traveled 14,000 miles in his one-year term as gover­ nor, establishing 10 new clubs, including Nashville, Vermontville and Charlotte. Doty has had perfect atten­ dance at Lions Club meetings for 63 years, one of the top Jeanette Joseph of Carl's Market thanked the club for the award presented by John Moore in recognition of the store's continuing support of Lions Club projects Stuffed chicken breasts and Swiss steak headlined the tasty menu. records in the entire Lions In­ the years the longtime owner ternational organization. Over ofthe Battle Creek Equipment Company (“probably the oldest family owned manufac­ turing business in Michigan,” Doty says) has recruited 113 — BISMARK SCHOOL — new Lions Club members. Keynote speaker Kenneth Lautzenheiser ofJerome, past director of the International Association of Lions Clubs, Saturday, Oct. 5 • 9-4 commended the “legacy of Corner of Bismark Hwy. & Round Lk. continuity” provided by the Rd, Vermontville (i Mlle South founding members of the of Mt. Hope, 1 Mlle East of Ionia Rd.) Nashville club. Something for Everyone “They deserve our heartfelt thanks and praise for the vi­ sion they had for this com- Benefit Yard Sal eMg MAPLE VALLEY MEMBERS OF BARRYW EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, (Graduate Realtors Institute) GRI EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available W»l< REALTOR® JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... MIS .Eves. 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 ...... 852-1543 “EXTRA NICE" FAMILY HOME IN One block from town, 6 room, 3 bed­ room, 1 Vt baths, newly remodeled home — Ready to "move in"! Large fenced lot, mature shade & nice yard. You must see this one to appreciate all the features!! Call Homer. (V-164) VERMONTVILLE VERMONTVILLE - URGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) . NASHVILLE - DOWNTOWN - 1200 sq. ft. building, prime business location on M-66. Possible land contract terms. Call Hubert. N-169) “COUNTRY HOME" ON 5 ACRES ■ NE OF VERMONTVILLE - Nice 4 bedroom home, 2 baths, large rooms, mostly all hardwood trim, beautiful yard, more land available. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) - — VACANT LAND — 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for build ing site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VI-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert.(VL-157) 3 ACRE PARCEL - All ' ■X'Al O buildinq, near Charlotte. (XVL-160) Wendell Doty of Battle Creek had a hand in organizing the Nashville club in 1942. In that one year, as district governor, he traveled 14,000 miles; helped establish 10 new dubs. In 63 years as a Lion he has recruited 113 new members. NOW $57,500! PRICE REDUCED Seller will look at all offers! Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! • Country Homes • Nashville & Vermontville Houses • Farms — Large & Small • Parcels of Vacant Land • Lake Properties munity,” said Lautzenheiser, a school superintendent in the old Vermontville school system more than 30 years ago. “These 21 people cared, these 21 people made a dif­ ference. God has blessed us to have two of them still with us.’,’ He said Nashville Lions to­ day continue “to bring an improved quality of life to this community.” Besides supporting farreaching Lions’ sightsaving and other aid programs oyer the past half-century, the Nashville club also has under­ taken many projects to benefit local residents, ranging from buying eyeglasses for the underpriviledged to taking on management and improve­ ment of Putnam Park. The club also has assumed responsibility of periodically cleaning a stretch of M-66 roadside in a state anti-litter campaign; awarded scholar­ ships to graduating Maple Valley seniors; and supported the Lions State Band in which several local students have played. The largest local projects have been sponsorship of the Lions Quest-Skills for Adolescence program design­ ed to help local seventh­ graders improve their self im­ age through community ser­ vice, and D.A.R.E., a weekly series of drug resistance classes conducted by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for Nashville sixth-graders. Visiting Lions dignitaries taking part in the anniversary program included District State Rep. Robert Bender presented Lions President Willard Myers with a special legislative tribute to the Nashville Club. Governor Jeff VanAman of Hastings, Immediate Past District Governor David Mac­ Donald of Allendale, Past District Governor Granville Cutler of Plainwell, and Todd Lassen, president of the Battle Creek Host Club. Nashville Lions receiving special awards included Nelson Brumm for his 48-year membership in the club and his community service, especially with the Nashville Syrup Association; John Long for his annual pumpkin­ growing project that benefits the Douglass Vogt Memorial Scholarship fund; Blair Hawblitz for his outstanding record in signing up new club Continued on next page— 16th Antiquarian Book & Paper Show Sunday, October 4—10:00 to 5®) 120 Dealers-$3 New localion: Lansing Center ■ 333 E Wchigan Are. Lansing Into: (517)332-0112 Michigan's Largest Book and Paper Shoal! NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW>ATIENTSPECIAL । | I Examination, X-Rays and Treatment ... MUST BRING COUPON SOE A A TO REDEEM OFFER l 852-2070 Expires October 6, 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • �From previous page— members; brothers Jim and Keith Jones for organizing the club’s yearly golf fund-raiser; George Vogt, Carroll Wolff, Justin Cooley, Earl Hose, Karl Pufpaff and Nelson Brumm for past presidency of the club; and, posthumously, the late Harold Christensen in appreciation of his service. Christensen’s award was accepted by his daughter, Joyce Skedgell of Hastings. Nelson Brumm and John Moore, current club treasurer, were singled out to receive the prestigious Inter­ national President's Award for outstanding Lionism. Also honored were business owners Donald and Jeanette Joseph and four sons of Carls’ Super Markets Inc., for their community service and conti­ nuing support of Lions Club projects. Lions present at the dinner represented clubs througout the state. Traveling the greatest distance to attend was former local resident Howard Yost, now a member in Lions District 10-B in Michigan’s The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 7 Upper Peninsula. Earl Hose and his wife. Mildred, came from their home at Traverse City. A dinner of stuffed chicken breasts, swiss steak and trim­ mings was catered by Swede’s Restaurant of Mulliken. Toe­ tapping music was provided by the Hit 'N Miss Shakin’ Hammers String Band of Colon. Nashville Lion John Moore served as master of ceremonies, and kept the au­ dience laughing with his Will Rogers-style humor. Opening and closing prayers were offered by Lion Rev. James Noggle. Putnam Library sponsors ‘pumpkin contest’ It’s a contest without prizes, but Deidra Bryans, acting librarian at Putnam Public Library in Nashville, believes it still should generate a lot of interest. She is asking all local business people to carve pum­ pkins to be displayed in their individual establishments dur­ ing October. “I thought it’s something that would be a lot of fun,” says Bryans. She said she was inspired by the annual pumpkin-carving competition between various departments at Hastings’ Pen­ nock Hospital. Local rules are that only the proprietor or employees ofthe business can work on their own pumpkin project. The creation will be limited only by the imagination of the carver(s). “I want to see how crazy they can get,” says Bryans. She says she believes the pumpkins on exhibit will draw people to the various places of business. Bryans already has con­ tacted all of Nashville’s Main Street merchants and plans to have the entire community covered soon. Judging by a panel of three local citizens is set for Oct. 28. Vermontville Lions take a 'mystery trip Bartons to observe 50th anniversary Mel and Millie Barton of 4900 Clark Road, Nashville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the VFW Hall in Nashville. The couple's three children and spouses will be hosts for the event: Mike and Dee, Merrill and Dave Williams and Marc and Deb. The Bartons were married on Oct. 2, 1942, in Grand Rapids. They have seven grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. The Vermontville Lions Club made a surprise visit to their local factory, Michigan Magnetics last, Tuesday night after their dinner meeting at the Congregational Church. “Mich Mag,” as it is fond­ ly called, produces magnetic tape heads that are used in credit card machines, dollar bill changers, lottery ticket machines and VCR recorders. The plant employs about 50 workers, who operate presses, grinders, heat treat areas, plastic mold injectors, and various other machines. Future plans include a “mag strip” to be placed on our drivers’ licenses to relate information about the person. President Elon Baker has announced the annual “Senior Citizens Night” will be Tues­ day, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church. The annual event is sponsored and served by the Vermontville Lions in appreciation to the seniors for their many con­ tributions to the community. The swiss steak dinner and entertainment by the Maple Valley and Ionia Community bands is free. Call Lion Gene Fisher for reservations at 726-0670. Five generations gather Five generations were united recently while the father was home on leave. Shown above (standing, fro left) are grandmother Virginia Wager and great­ grandmother, Doris Jacobs both of Hastings, (seated left), father Robert Potter and being held by his great­ great-grandmother Elsie Ramsey of Charlotte is the fifth generation, little Alex Robert Potter, born April 30. Robert is serving in the U.S. Army and is stationed in Germany. Alex and mom Jan are planning to join Rob as soon as housing is available. Village of Nashville FIRE HYDRANTS Will be Flushed the week of... October 12th, 1992 Garage Sale GARAGE SALE Wednesday and Thursday, September 30th and October 1st 410 Queen Street, Nashville, 9am-5pm, dishes, some antiques, baskets, and lots of miscellaneous. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Fasteeth Denture Adhesive 1.6 oz. FMtMth t t Exira xra Hold o 1.6 . at ... ...$249 "Mlg. $1.00 Consumer Cash Refund Offer" $2.09 Eucerin Plus Murine EAR9| Lotion 6 oz. Ear Care System Nutraderm or Nutraderm 30 8 oz. $4.29 Pamprin Slo-Niacin sto niacin Tablets 500 mg. Maximum Relief Caplets 16's MAXIMUM PAIN RELIEF 100‘s PAMPRIN SL0.ssm7 NwI 7 I.NJ4ON Riopan Plus § Flex-All 454 Suspension 12 oz. Pain Relieving Gel 4 oz FiKex4a1lL-I I B Riopan Mentholatum Riopan fta Suspension 12 or 3 oz. Jar Menlholatum Deep Heat Rub 1.25 oz. Fletcher’s Laxative 2.5 oz. Sale Price.......... $2.00 Less Mfg. Refund Offe fer... $2.00 nncHtis After Refund FREE Imodium A-D Liquid 4 oz. Mi’ fWffiEW Advil 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE A*D Cold & Sinus 20’s 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 8 Retired Nashville fire chief roasted at dinner Laughter and comaraderie were the order the day when recently retired Nashville Fire Chief Douglas Yarger was roasted at a dinner Friday evening. More than 130 friends of the longtime local firefighter gathered for the event at the Thornapple Valley VFW Post in Nashville, where a chicken and swiss steak meal was served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Past and present Nashville volunteer firemen and am­ bulance personnel, and friends and relatives compris­ ed the audience that both ribb­ ed and honored Yarger, a 32-year veteran of the depart­ ment. He had been chief for 22 years. Yarger and his wife, Mariebelle, recently moved to their former vacation home at Kenton in Houghton County, in Michigan’s Upper Penninsula, where in his retirement he will be associated with the Duncan Township Fire Department. Yarger’s dedication as Nashville fire chief is well known in the local communi­ ty. In addition to the time Master of Ceremonies Donald Augustine, retired longtime Nashville fireman, held up a giant pair of shorts to remind Yarger of a longstanding fire station joke. spent on emergency calls, he could be found daily at that station taking care of paper­ work, cleanup or whatever needed to be done. During most of his years VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Hydrants will be flushed Thursday, Oct. 1, 1992 beginning at approximately 9:00 p.m. This may cause temporary discoloration of the water. Vermontville Village Council • NOTICE • The property owned by Loretta K. O’Brien in Section 26, Vermontville Township, Eaton County is private property and hunting is by written permission only. All others are trespassers and subject tg prosecution as such. Registration Notice ... for... General Election Tues., NOV. 3, 1992 TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Vermontville Township County of Eaton State of Michigan Notice is hereby given that I will be at my office at 470 E. Main, Vermontville, Ml. Monday, oct. 5,1992 • LAST day Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 30th day preceding said election for the purpose of receiving application for registration of the Qualified Electors in said Township. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk with the local fire department, Yarger was employed at the Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac plant in Lansing, where he retired in 1991 after 27 years service. During Friday’s festivities, Yarger was presented with gag gifts that included a fireman’s helmet topped with a rotating red light, and an oversized pair ofmen’s boxer shorts offered as a reminder of a longstanding local fire station joke. New Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson opened the pro­ gram before turning it over to A firefighter's helmet topped with a revolving red light was placed on the retired fire chief's head by his son-in-law, fellow firefighter Kim Hansen. Yarger was the butt of plenty of good-natured ribbing at the event. retired local fireman Donald Obituaries Richard W. VanEngen __ Walter C. Furlong WOODLAND - Walter C. HASTINGS - Richard W. VanEngen, 62, of Quimby Furlong, 88, of Woodland, Road, Hastings, went to be passed away Thursday, with the Lord, Tuesday, September 24, 1992. Mr. Furlong was bom on September 22, 1992. Mr. VanEngen was bom on March 31, 1904 in Castleton May 26,1930 in Delta County, Township, the son of Frank Colorado, the son of Will and and Laura (Warner) Furlong. He was a life long resident Kathryn (DenBeste) VanEngen. He graduated from of the Woodland area, and Crawford High School in attended Shores Country Colorado in 1948. He served in School in Castleton Township. He married Mabel Gray on the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952. He moved January 25,1926 in Nashville. to Wheaton, Illinois in 1952 She preceded him in death on and worked for Renberg July 15, 1991. His employment includes: Garage. He moved to Hastings in 1956 and worked for Hast­ Maurer Construction when ings Motor Sales for six years. M-66 was being built, and He also worked at Cappon Oil Browns Construction, Ionia, Company from 1962 to 1989 doing road work. He then was a farmer in Barry and Ionia when he retired. He was married to Martha J. Counties. He owned and oper­ Gersee on February 21, 1958. ated a gas station and repair He was a very active business on Furlong Comers member of the Nashville North of Nashville. He worked Baptist Church. For the past at the Lake Odessa Canning three winters they resided in Factory for 20 years. He work­ Florida where he was a ed at Furlong Brothers Imple­ member of the First Baptist ment in Nashville four years and at Maple Valley ImpleChurch of Orlando. Mr. VanEngen is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Evelyn K. VanEngen ofGrand For Rent Rapids; five sons and FEMALE ROOMMATE daughters-in-law, Richard II and Janet VanEngen of Nash­ WANTED in town Vermontvil­ le. Large one bedroom, own ville, Robert and Tuesday bathroom kitchen space, VanEngen of Lynchburg, washer andand dryer, large yard, Virginia, Randy and Shelly children ok, utilities included. VanEngen of Grand Rapids, Need references. 726-0236, John and Jill Berg of Chicago, evenings. Jim and Holly Berg of Spokane, Washington; 14 Help Wanted grandchildren; two sisters, GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ Wilma Jean VanEngen of gan and Indiana, between 7-19, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. James to compete in this year’s 5th (Nancy) Crawford of Yakima, annual 1992 Grand Rapids Washington; father-in-law, Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes Thomas W. Ogden of Hast­ and scholarships. Call today ings; several nieces, nephews 1-800-PAGEANT, ext. 6171 and cousins. (1-800-724-3268)._________ Memorial services were HELP WANTED Apple & held Friday, September 25 at Grape pickers. Apply in person the Nashville Baptist Church, at Caleb’s Cider Mill, 8301 with Reverend Lester DeGroot Valley, Vermontville. officiating. 1PICTURE PERFECT Memorial contributions PHOTO CLIPPERS may be made to Cystic Fibrosis High potential eamings. Work Foundation. without pressure. Call anytime. 1-800-643-1345 ment for 20 years. He was director of Shores School and also president of the school board. He belonged to the Vermontville Syrup Associa­ tion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at his cottage near Gladwin. He enjoyed making maple syrup for 50 years with his wife Mabel. He was very devoted to his wife and family. Mr. Furlong is survived by three sons, Richard (Carolyn) of Woodland, Kenneth (Sandy) of Vermontville, Russell (Irene) of Nashville; daughter, Mabel (Neil) of Woodland; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by wife, Mabel; son, Danny in 1950; three brothers, Charles, Clarence and Roy. Funeral services were held Monday, September 28 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Cross officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Building Fund in memory of Walter Furlong. Augustine, who acted as master of ceremonies for the evening. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER A WELL DRILLING A PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic A Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Availably 726-0066 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMbNTVlLUo NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wed., Sept. 16, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. of the Board of Commissioners �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 9 Parents meet teachers at Nashville elementaries PTO activity An ice cream social and open house at Nashville’s Kellogg and Fuller Street elementaries last week gave parents an opportunity to meet the staff at both schools. Sponsored by the Nashville Parent-Teacher Organization, the event was held last week Monday evening at Kellogg School and Thursday evening at Fuller Street. Good weather brought an especially large turnout of moms, dads and kids at Fuller Street, where 12 gallons of ice cream were consumed Thurs­ day evening. Sundaes were dished up by PTO volunteers after parents had an oppor­ tunity to accompany the children to their individual classrooms and meet the teachers. The next meeting of the Nashville PTO will be held at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the library at Fuller Street school. All are encouraged to attend. Band to have guessing weight contest— Nicole Roscoe, 6, was one of a long line of children who with their parents were treated to sundaes at the Fuller Street PTO open house last Thursday evening. A first-grader at the school, Nicole is the daughter of Barry and Chris Roscoe. Maple Valley band members and parents are sell­ ing tickets to guess the weight of the band to help raise money for their trip to Ten­ nessee this spring. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. There are 84 members, plus the band director. Each member will be weighed in full uniform with instrument at Homecoming Oct. 16. In addition, members will have a picture available while selling the tickets. There will be a prize for first, second, and third place, $300, $200 and $100 respec­ tively. In the case of a tie, prize money can be divided or determined by a flip of a coin, depending on the winners’ decision. The winners will be an­ nounced at the football game, Friday, Oct. 30th. The Maple Valley marching band also will compete at the Dansville Invitational Satur­ day, Oct. 3, and at the MSBOA Festival on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Moms dishing up ice cream sundaes at the PTO open house Thursday (from left) Ann Taylor, Kathy House, PTO secretary; and Janet Adams, president. Eaton no-till club holds final ’92 meeting The final 1992 meeting of Eaton County’s no-till club was held at the Winslow farms near Eaton Rapids Saturday, Sept. 19. The meeting included a field tour with eight different stops at fields that have been planted using the no-till method. Guest speakers at the meeting included several chemical company represen­ tatives, Stan Moore MSU Ex­ tension Service; Robert Baetsen, Soil Conservation Service (SCS); Jerry Grigar, State Agronomist, SCS; Mur­ ray STall MECTAP Techni­ cian, Thom apple Grand SCD; John Silsby and Russell Mc­ Calla, Mason Elevator; Robert Mansfield, Citizens Elevator, Vermontville; and Scott Abbott of Crop and Soil Services of Mason. The meeting was hosted by Dan and Dale Winslow and Fred Miller and jointly spon­ sored by the Mason Elevator Co., Eaton County No-till Club, Thomapple Grand SCD and MSU Extension Service. Equipment on display was furnished by Mason Elevator, Leonard Harrigton, Wilson Farms, Winslow Farms, Thomapple Grand SCD and Scott Abbott of Crop and Soil Services, Mason. The meeting and tour pro­ vided persons attending an op­ portunity to view a variety of no-till planted crops, different weed control methods, nitrogen application methods, different planting dates and population stands along with a chance to' ask questions an comment on the no-till planted crops. At the conclusion of the field tour, about 75 persons enjoyed a pork and lamb barbecue prepared by Tom Brandenburg of Thomapple View Farms, Vermontville. For Sale RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES. Washers, dryers- electric and gas, rangeselectric and gas, refrigerators, microwave ovens. LARGE SELECTION! 1039 4th Ave. 616-374-8866. Lake Odessa A Message to the Residents of Maple Valley: Your Children Could Have Been in School Today. We Would Have Preferred It That Way. * After six months of negotiations, the board waited until the last two days of our deadline to schedule lengthy negotiations. We did not reach agreement. *We are still prepared to negotiate daily. * Services will be withheld until the contract is settled. You can make a difference. Call your board of education members and Superintendent Parks and ask them to settle fair, equitable contracts now. Dr. Ozzie Parks Joe Briggs John Krolik Dave Tuckey 852-9699 or 852-9732 1-543-5575 726-1073 726-1222 Paidfor by Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Educational Support PersonnellECEAlMEAlNEA Ron Tobias Carroll Wolff Bonnie Leep Ted Spoelstra 852-9476 852-9053 852-1540 852-0785 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 10 Lion gridders blank St. Philip to win 26th straight Maple Valley blew out Battle Creek St. Philip 44-0 Saturday evening to win its first league game this season and to post its 26th straight regular football season victory. The Lions, now 4-0 over­ all, threw a high-powered offense at the Tigers with 465 total yards; 421 rushing and 44 yards in passing. Several Maple Valley rushers shared in the large amount of yardage. Scott English led the Lions with 128 yards in 12 carries, followed by Nick Grinage with 120 yards in nine tries, Tom Snyder added 86 yards in eight carries and Rich Furlong, 43 yards in four attempts. The way the game started TEACHERS STRIKE, the two sides are “closer than before” on some issues. Both Sours and Hughes criticize the board for what they see as an unwillingness to negotiate. “It’s their way or no way,” observed Sours. The coalition has told the board they will meet with them at any time, with or without the state mediator, who has been present at most of the recent sessions. “The board does not want to go face to face with us,” Hughes said. Harlow Claggett, labor relations specialist for Michigan Association of School Boards, who represents the local board in negotiations, disagrees. “Parties are working with and through a professional state mediator,” Claggett said. “I’m sure she will be in touch with both parties and when she feels a meeting can be productive the board bargaining team will be there.” He called the strike “tragic” and said it will not easily be resolved. He said’the district’s most recent offer of a 4 percent salary increase for each year of a proposed three-year con­ tact is “a fair and equitable salary settlement within resources of the district.” He said the board in ex­ ecutive session Saturday mor- KARAOKE coming to ... Bill’s Sports Pub at Lakview Lanes Lake Odessa Friday, October 9th Richard R. Cobb, Owner • Mich: Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1V4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville the game, but neither team was able to put any points on the board in the first quarter. The second quarter, how­ ever, was a different story. With 9:29 left in the half, Maple Valley's Grinage ex­ ploded on a 71-yard touch- down run to give the Lions their first score. Bryan Car­ penter kicked the extra point for a 7-0 Maple Valley lead. Next, the Lions' Snyder recovered a St. Philip fumble on the Tigers' 30yard line. Maple Valley scored on a 33-yard pass from quarterback Greg Garn to Steve Hopkins with 7:17 left in the half. The PAT was blocked, giving the Lions a 13-0 lead. The next Lions' Continued on next page— From Our Readers ... continued from page 2 ning took a very close look at the situation, “what they could do to avoid a strike, and tried to think in terms of three weeks from now, what would they be willing to do to bring employees back (three weeks from now).” The result was what Clag­ gett calls a “comeback pro­ posal” that was signifcantly higher than the 4 percent per year offer, but the coalition still would not accept it. The “comeback proposal” was offered to avert a strike, noted Claggett, and “probably won’t be there” in future bargaining. The teacher’s latest an­ nounced request was for 7.3 percent the first year and 6 percent each year for the next two years. The basic increase sought by the support person­ nel was 6 percent per year for three years. In August the school board approved a resolution to “negotiate a fair and equitable economic settlement within the financial resources of the school district.” At 29 mills, Maple Valley now operates on one of the lowest rates in the state for a school if its size — 1,676 students.. MVEA salary proposals have been based on an average currently paid teachers at three other comparably-sized Eaton County schools: Olivet, Bellevue, and Potterville. Pre- COBB it looked like St. Philip was going to give the Lions a run for their money. On their first possession, the Tigers marched the ball all the way down to Maple Valley's one-half foot line, but could not punch the ball into the end zone. The Lions stopped them on a fourth and goal, which set the tone for the rest of sent yearly salaries of Maple Valley teachers range from $19,632 to $35,233, in a scale based on education and length of service. Class size and sick leave payout also have been issues with the teachers. Contract language has been a stumbling block in negotiations with the support personnel, who seek to shorten the number ofyears now required to reach top pay scale. In addition to the salary of­ fers, said Claggett, increased costs of employee health benefits will add another 116 percent to the value of the package in the first year ofthe board’s lastest proposed contract. Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks had no comment Monday on the strike or on negotiations. It is unknown whether school ad­ ministrators will remain on the job or will be laid off dur­ ing the strike. Parks also could not comment on con­ tinuation of extracurricular activities. Hughes and Sours says the school sports program has the blessing of the MVEA to con­ tinue its regular schedule. They do not expect the strike to affect upcoming football games. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.____________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Staff had no role in student protest To the editor: This letter is to explain the meaning behind the student demonstration that took place Sept. 25, at the Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The demonstrationed started at 7 in the morning and was intended to end when morning classes started. Yet because feelings were so strong, it lasted late into the evening. We had two main reasons for this demonstration. One was to support our teachers and support staff. The other was to encourage negotiations between the staff and ad- 616-940-6077 students did. Some appreciated the effort, but in no way did they encourage it. In fact, most of the staff members knew nothing about it until they arrived Friday morning. This was completely student organized. We apologize for any misinterpretation of staff in­ volvement. However, we feel that our actions were justified and done with the best of intentions. Signed, Pam Arquilla, Lori Carpenter, Julie Fisher, Samantha Hughes, Amy Kipp, Brandy Wawiernia Teachers willing to negotiate To the editor: We attended the Sept. 14 meeting of the Maple Valley Board of Education in support of the teachers and staff who continue to work without a contract. It troubles us to see the reality of a strike in our system’s future. It’s not to the advantage ofanyone, from the students who want to continue their education, to the staff who wants to fulfill the students’ needs. As a concerned high school student and parents of three school-age children, we feel it is time for the school board to represent those who elected them. They can do this by meeting with the good inten­ tions of settling the issues, not avoiding them. We were very discouraged by a board member’s attitude in not wanting to hear what staff members had come to say in a public meeting. Why were we there, if not to hear their concerns? The minutes in your paper from the Aug. 19 meeting stated “that the public be kept informed on a regular basis regarding the status of negotiations.” This is what Julia Swartz, Liz Snodgrass, Kim Hansen, Kathy Spitzer and Paulette Strong were do­ ing when a board officer tried to silent them. Parents of Maple Valley students, wake up and voice your concerns! Get angry! Whether you stand on the side of administration, staff or in the middle, encourage our Board of Education to move TOOLS * Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. on this vital matter. If no meetings take place, no pro­ gress can take place on either side. Our childrens’ education could and probably will come to an abrupt halt. The teachers and support staff made it very clear that they were very willing to negotiate, with or without a mediator, at any time and for as many hours as necessary. Students of our district, realize what is going on! This possible strike isn’t “cool,” or a second vacation, but it may be necessary. Let your teachers know you support them for the right reasons. They feel as bad about this as we do, but this is their only choice remaining. Charlie and Brandy Wawiernia Vermontville Many parents appreciate the Maple Valley teachers Dear editor: I hope most of the com­ munity doesn’t feel like Linda Emery (letter, Sept. 22). I, for one, don’t. I support the teachers and support person­ nel in their wish for a “fair” contract. I think it is unjust to com­ pare a factory position (re­ quiring little or no further education past high school) to a teaching position (that re­ quires a minimum of four years years of ofcollege college and and specialty specialty courses). Let’s talk about the in­ vestments that these people have put into our community and children. They have settl­ ed for lower pay increases in the past “to help out the district.” Now it’s their turn to have what is due them. Good teachers are indespensible and I would hate to have them leave.I hope the Board of Education acknowledges what a wonderful staff we have by offering them a fair contract. I appreciate the phone calls home (on their own time) to let me know how my child is doing and how I can help him do better in school. This is just one of the little extras they do for us and our children. I appreciate the Maple Valley teachers and support personnel for everything they have done for our children. Kelly Jo Smith, Vermontville VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Knowledgable Salespeople Reasonable Prices Vermontville Hardware Get the Service You Expect We Want Your Business OPEN SUNDAYS 113* HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — ministration because we feel the students will be most af-( fected by this strike. The majority ofthe students knew why they were out there, and had their own per­ sonal reasons. It wasn’t just to get out of class. No students were forced to participate, and they were often encouraged to go back to class if they felt uncomfortable. In our opinion, the news media distorted the positive image we intended to project. We wanted to let the public know that the staff had nothing to do with what the 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 WtSSS 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml _ 7264121 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 11 Gals lose to Pewamo-Westphalia Lion gal eagers win thriller against Portland 52-49 •***«?«■ •***?«■ *• ‘iiaiiaHji *• kirki^Ht k« ca nei wniK. ,B® es (Mill M®i ikpiitt j£l"S)tl'!ta!3 Ik >tatK it ta '* Wlata«ti*F ' lf tahtlltftkte r J t [asj [ iW? * toe*^ ek!*^41”” 16'' Did someone say girls basketball is boring? It was a thriller in Maple Valley Tuesday Night as the Lions came from be­ hind to eek out a double­ overtime win over Portland 52-49. Right from the first bucket, Portland dominated Maple Valley throughout the game with 10-point leads at many times. The Lions had their hands full and looked to be headed for a crushing de­ feat. Portland led 11-4 at the end of one and 24-13 at the half. Maple Valley's basket­ ball players looked like they were out of rhythm and appeared to be in a daze. But never forget, there's always a second half to play. The Lions must have re­ ceived the wake-up call during halftime. In the third period they came out on fire and slowly worked their way back into the game. At the end of three, Portland's lead was cut to four points, 32-28 and at this time, Maple Valley realized they could win the game. The Lion's first tie in the game came with 7:36 left in the fourth period. Jennifer Phenix hit a bucket to make the score 32 all. The score was also tied at 34, but Portland pulled out to a 38-34 lead with 3:23 left. After its long uphill climb back into this game, Maple Valley's team wasn't just going to throw in the towel. With 58 seconds left in the game, Phenix tied the game again by sinking two free throws. Maple Valley's Stephanie Bouwens and Nicole Kirwin both had their chances to win the game on free throws with seconds left, but didn't sink any of them. With eight seconds left in the game, a Portland eager threw up a hurried shot, but missed. Bring on the first OT. The Lions took a fourpoint lead in the first OT which was cut to three points after a Portland free throw. Maple Valley led 44-41 with 27 seconds left in the OT. A Portland player missed the first three-point attempt to tie the game, but the second shot, which was a brilliant-nail biter, was made by Portland's Sarah Lefke as the clock ran out. The game was tied at 44. Bring on the second OT. Portland made the first bucket to take a two-point lead, but Maple Valley's Phenix tied the game at 46 with 1:57 left in the second overtime. Next, the Lions' Nicole Kirwin was fouled and made both free throws to give Maple Valley a twopoint edge. Portland ran the ball down court and hit yet an­ other three-point shot to give them the lead at 49­ 48. At this point in the game, I think both coaches' blood pressure reached skyhigh levels. Just watching the game made this re­ porter extremely nervous. The Lions took the ball to their hoop, but came away empty handed. Time was now on Portland's side. The clock was ticking down for Maple Valley. It LION GRIDDERS , touchdown came after a Gabe Priddy interception. Snyder then scored on a 13yard run with 3:06 left in the half. The Lions attempted a two-point conversion, but failed, and led 19-0. But the Lions weren't through scoring before the half. With 25 seconds left, Snyder went 17 yards into the end zone after taking a pitchout. The PAT was missed, but Maple Valley was up 25-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Lions showed ball control, as they marched 92 yards and knocked eight minutes off the clock. English scored the TD on a 1-yard run. The kicked PAT was good, Brenton was leading rusher with 36 yards in eight carries. Simpson had 21 yards on the ground and one reception for five yards. Trevor Wawiemia completed 4 of 5 passes for 15 yards with completions going to Travis VanAlstine, Jason Thompson and Simpson. Vermontville meets Nashville Blue at 7:30 p.m. Saturday under the lights at Fuller Street field. Nashville 5th and 6th grade gridders lose close battle The Nashville fifth and sixth grade gridders dropped a close one to rival Vermont­ ville 14-12. Nashville opened the scor­ ing in the first quarter of an interception by Dustin Carpenter. Nashville led at the half 6-0. Vermontville started the looked like Portland was going to run the clock out and grab a one-point lead from the Lions. But just as soon as you thought that, Maple Valley's Kirwin stole the ball and ran it from coast to coast for the game-win­ ning layup. Maple Valley led 50-49 with 19 seconds remaining on the clock. Next, the Lions' Holly Taylor was fouled and made both free throws to put the icing on the cake. Maple Valley led 52-49 and didn't give it up. Near the end, Portland had one chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but the shot was partially blocked. "The spectators got their moneys worth tonight," said Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese. "It was a struggle. I'm just physically drained right now," added Reese. Phenix led the Maple Valley in scoring with 22 points, followed by Joy Stine with 15. Phenix also led in re­ bounds with 10, while Kirwin had nine. Stine led the Lions in steals wih eight, Phenix had three. Portland's Lefke had 16 points. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Pewamo-Westphalia de­ feated Maple Valley 46-40. Pewamo-Westphalia scored 17 points in the fourth period, compared to the Lions' nine, to nail down the victory. "The game was extremely close during the entire contest," said Reese. "The free-throw line was the deciding factor," added Reese. Stine led Maple Valley with 13 points, while Phenix had 11. Stine also led in rebounds with eight. Phenix led the Lions in steals with four. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNN STRCCT MCRNONTMILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 continued frompage 10 Vermontville's 7th and 8th grade gridders fall to 0-2 Vermontville’s seventh and eighth graders took a 30-0 pounding at the hands of Woodland’s seventh and eighth grade team. The defense worked hard and long with outside linebacker Brady Simpson, racing up a team high 16 tackles. Greg Shook and Tyson Brenton had six tackles each, followed by Brandon Harmon with five. Joy Stine of Maple Valley makes two points in the Lions 52-49 victory over Portland . Stine scored 15 points in the game and led the Lions with eight steals. Maple Valley’s Jennifer Phenix completes a shot during the Lions thrilling 52-49 double-overtime win over Portland on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Phenix led Maple Valley in scoring with 22 points and rebounding with 10. scoring in the second halfwith a long touchdown run early in the third quarter. They also converted the two-point at­ tempt for an 8-6 lead. Both teams scored one touchdown each in the fourth quarter. Nashville's next game will be Saturday, Sept. 26 at 12 p.m. at Fuller St. School. giving them a 32-0 lead. Also in the third quarter, with 1:25 to go, English had a 75-yard touchdown run to put the Lions up 38-0. In the fourth quarter, Maple Valley added one more TD on a 3-yard run by Grant Simpson. "We got stronger as the game went on," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. "The offensive line did an excellent job and the defense played very well after the first quarter," added Mittelstaedt, who said turnovers also were a key in the game. Maple Valley's Simpson, Priddy and Chris Harmon had one interception each. The Lions' defense held St. Philip to three yards in 20 rushes. St. Philip was 12 of 21 passing for 122 yards. The Lion's Matt Reid led the defense with 10 tackles, followed by Simpson, eight; Harmon, seven; Mike Trow­ bridge, six and Brent Stine, with five. Garn completed 2 of 6 passing attempts for 44 yards. Next Friday, the Lions will face Olivet, 3-1, at home. "They are undefeated in the league," said Mittelstaedt. "They have a very explosive offensive team. They've been averaging quite a few points a game." Fenced for acres with garage and Andrews at horses — stream!! Approx. 10 3 bedroom home with attached pole barn. Good location! Call Joe 852-0712. (CH-120) Approx. 18 acres with frontage on two roods. 1 'A story home with 4 bedrooms, pole barn. (CH-119) Owner very anxious to sell this 3 bedroom home with deck and fenced back yard. First floor laundry. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (N-88) HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield, 36x60 pole barn. Paved road location — good hunting area. Land contract terms. 1-108. Approx. 112 acres of low land fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Trees. Land contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres that has been perked..................................................... Land contract terms. ” UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - Home in Ionia on approx. 19'/, acres and home, guest cottage, vacant building lot and lake frontage on Saubee Lake. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 122'4 acre farm with good home and buildings and woods - Eaton Rapids area. CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE PROPERTIES! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, September 29, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville 3rd, 4th grade defeats Sunfield Vermontville’s third and fourth grade football team in­ creased its record to 2-0 Saturday, Sept. 19, by defeating the Nashville white team 22-0. Tim Wawiernia scored in the first quarter on an 18-yard quarterback sweep. Eric Goris scored in the second and fourth quarters on runs of 14 and 75 yards. Two-point con­ versions were completed by Kyle Lackscheide and Vermontville 3rd, 4th grade gridders defeat Sunfield 28-0 Vermontville upped their record to 3-0 by defeating Sunfield 28-0 on Saturday, Sept. 26th. Jason Abfalter ran for 74 yards, scored one touchdown, had three tackles and one fum­ ble recovery. Scoring another TD was Travis Kersjes, who had 67 yards and four tackles. Eric Goris rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown. The teams other touchdown was scored by Jacob Skelton who had 12 yards. A two- point conversion was completed by Tim Wawiernia who had 25 yards rushing and was 1 for 2 in passing for nine yards. Kenny Lindsey and Kyle Lackscheide each had four tackles. Lindsey had a pass in­ terception and Lackscheide scored a safety on a quarter­ back sack. On Saturday, Oct. 3, all three Vermontville teams play in Nashville, facing the “Blue” teams for their annual night games, starting at 4 p.m. Nashville’s Blue 3rd and 4th grade gridders are now 3-0 Nashville Blue third and fourth graders defeated Nashville White 20-0 in a hard-hitting game, that kept Blue scoreless through most of the first half. Jeff Jones put Blue on the score board late in the second quarter with a 12-yard touchdown run. After halftime, a 15 yard pass reception from Adam Watson to Nicholas Jones and Watson’s 12-yard run touchdowns were scored. The offense was led by Jones with 68 yards and one TD, followed by Watson 65 yards, one TD; Jacob Cole 34 yards and Andy Ewing 21 yards. Josh Irish had a 11-yard pass reception and Nicholas Jones a 15-yard pass reception and one touchdown. Defense was led by Irish with six tackles, Jones and Ewing with five each, Cole, four and Watson and Josh Pierce with two each. Blue’s next game is 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at Fuller St. field. Wawiernia. Goris led the offense with 101 yards in rushing. Jason Abfalter had three carries for 39 yards, while Wawiernia had 31 yards in six carries. Travis Kersjes, Justin Hois­ ington, Lackscheide. Jacob Skelton and Jeremy Wiser were the other ball carriers. Wawiernia had eight tackles with one fumble recovery to lead the team. Kenny Lindsey had seven tackles, Chris Ripley and Kersjes had six each. On Oct. 3rd, Vermontville hosts Nashville Blue on the Fuller St. field starting at 3 p.m. M.V. grad is on all-academic team Ex-Maple Valley student Karris True is a junior on the Alma College women's swimming and diving roster that recently was named to the 1992 College Swimming Coaches Association of America All-Academic Team. True's 1991-92 women's team placed eighth on a list of 30 Division III schools recognized for the honor. Alma's women's swim team finished the academic year with a 3.27 GPA and higher on the list than MIAA opponents Albion, Kalamazoo and Hope. To qualify, the entire swimming and diving team had to finish the spring semester with a GPA of at least 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. ■H:IP ::: ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ HASTINGS □ LAKEWOOD □ MAPLE VALLEY □ MIDDLEVILLE . Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can... 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE Pastoor’s • Kim Thompson and her Arabian horse, "KC Saber." Maple Valley girl and her horse are 'winning combination' Maple Valley High School senior Kim Thompson is no stranger to winning trophies and blue ribbons with her livestock exhibits. She has been exhibiting beef cattle and Suffolk sheep since she was 5 years old, and now she is experiencing the same kind of Success with her pure­ bred registered Polish Ara­ bian horse, “KC Saber.” This past summer, Thomp­ son exhibited at many open horse shows around the state, bringing home two champion­ ship trophies for halter class. Exhibiting at the Eaton County 4-H Fair, she and KC competed against 15 other Arabian horses shown. They won championship honors in halter flass, showing and fit­ ting, western pleasure, saddje seat pleasure and overall showing and fitting. In western equitation, a reserve championship ribbon was awarded. In the horse judging contest, she won the overall championship trophy as well. Kim and KC finished the week-long event with five first-place trophies and six championship trophies of a possible 13. State show selection was done during the fair, and Kim and KC were one of the 10 Vermontville’s 5th, 6th grade gridders in scoreless tie Vermontville fifth and sixth grade football team ended in a no score game against Woodland, on Saturday, Sept. 26. Vermontville’s offense was led by K.J. Goodwin with a total of 38 yards and Troy Duffey with 27 yards. Vermontville’s team led with offense most of the third quarter, but they were unable to score. The defense did an excellent job holding back a large Woodland team throughout the entire game. Troy Duffey led with five tackles, Justin VanAlstine, Ben Shepard, Joey Bowers, K.J. Goodwin, and Jarred Carpenter each had four and Ken Lackasheide chipped in three. Ken Lackscheide and Justin VanAlstine had one fumble recovery each and Adam Thompson and Troy Duffey had one pass interception apiece. Vermontville’s fifth and sixth graders play Nashville Blue at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. chosen to represent Eaton County. The show was held at MSU, where 4-Hers compete against other exhibitors from throughout Michigan. Kim and KC brought home a silver medal for western pleasure riding, a fourth in western equitation and a sixth in show­ ing and fitting. Future plans for Kim in­ clude participating in a month­ long professional training pro­ gram in Upper Michigan next spring, then in the fall she plans to attend MSU’s Agriculture and Horse Management program. Thompson is very active in the FFA chapter, and serves as chapter vice president. PROJECT-OF-THE-WEEK by Craft Patterns BENCH PLAN PACKET Includes #1751, country style hutch bench, American settle and large trestle plans. #7027.. .$12. #92 Project Catalog 100-pages $3.00 ppd. COLONIAL PINE BENCH PLAN This colonial style pine bench measures 18” deep, 36” wide and 38” high. You can build it using common pine lumber, moldings and dowel rod. Use it to add seating in the foyer or kitchen or even fireside in the family room — the compartment under the seat is perfect for firewood and kindling, the vacuum cleaner, blankets, newspapers or boots. Full-size traceable patterns are provided for all of the curved parts. (#1751 ...$5.95). FREE! 1992 HOLIDAY DECORATION BROCHURE C raft Patterns^ You Can Make II Holiday Projects ?18 | A collection of over 100 indoor and outdoor decorations for the holidays. Items include full-color lawn characters that are ready to down to plywood. Several ons of Santa are available: with sleigh & reindeer, descend­ ing into the chimney, Santa's workshop, Santa’s train — also, the Nativity, Snowman, large Christmas card greeting, toy soldier, large candy canes and more! For more or inside ns e your home, ome, projects include reindeer plant­ ers, sleigh, Father and Mother Christmas fireplace screens, sstocking holders, table-size lighted church, reindeer and more! (#18...FREE!) NEW! 1992 HOLIDAY DECORATION BROCHURE Craft Patterns Home Workshop, Dept. HR 3545 Stern Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174 Mail check or money order ■ VISA/MC 800-747-1429 EJ 1751 Colonial Pine Bench Plan...................... $5.95 □ 18 Holiday Decorations Brochure.................. FREE (Features FULL-COLOR outdoor lawn decorations for Christmas) □ 92 “You Can Make It” 100-page Catalog $3.00 IL Residents add 6.5% sales tax - Please print below Name: Address: City: State: Zip: �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 9/18-4450 Press |_1_| on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press Qfor our rates and deadlines. Press 131 for business The Sun and News mRPLE VALLEY news»- ------------ TO PLACE AN AD...----Vi~] You will be asked to give your phone number. \T| Your full name spelling your last. Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. ^5] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Y$| Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS g The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Thank YOU*,, for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call Is answered switch the “pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Mople Volley News. Nashville. Tuesday September 29, 1992 — Page 14 Hop-2-lt 4-H Rabbit Club planning annual fall show at Expo Center Melissa Melvin and her state champion horse. Light Up the Lights. M.V. rider receives state titles Competing in the 1992 State Show for Registered Horses with her horse, an 8-year-old Thoroughbred "Light Up the Lights," resulted in Melissa Melvin of Maple Valley being declared state champion for hunt seat equitation and again for working hunter under saddle. Further, she was awarded grand champion for working hunter under saddle. Since then, she has com- Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color,* national origin, sex or handicap: September 30 - Housing Workshop for prospective home buyers, 7-9:30 p.m., Extension Office Conference Room, Hastings. October 4 -4-H Funfest Meal, 3-6 p.m., and games 3-7 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. October 5 - 4-H Funfest Meal, 3-6 p.m., and games 3-7 p.m., Expo Building, Fair grounds. October 5 - 4-H Dairy Development Committee, 8 p.m. October 5 - MAEH Council Meeting - 2 p.m., Extension Of­ fice; 1:30 p.m., Executive Council. October 7 - 4--H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Building, Fairgrounds. October 8 - 4-H Nonlivestock Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 5-9 - National 4-H Week. October 10 - MAEH Sponsored Craft Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Barry Expo Center (reservations required). peted at two open shows, win­ ning a first for equitation at Mason and two firsts for equitation and pleasure at the Calhoun County show. She will compete in Detroit Oct. 2 at the Michigan Amateur Youth Show. The 16-year-old Melvin placed first in English Pleasure, qualifying her for the state show. Melvin, a junior at Maple Valley High School, who lives on Gresham Highway with her parents Jo and Terry King, in 1991 entered 18 com­ petitive shows, placing 34 times with her 12-year-old quarter horse, Ole’ Banana Oil. She has an entire wall full of ribbons and trophies. Melissa trains weekly with championship Lansing trainer, Leesa Massman, who annually chooses two equestrian teams from within her students to compete in the Michigan Amateur Youth Show. This year Melissa is one of those chosen. MICHIGAN AVENUE'S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE from Sj jM M per room, double occupancy We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and just a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka's, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic's, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites,, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100. Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid forgroups. The Midwest Michigan Hop-2-It Rabbit Club will have its annual fall show at the Barry County Expo Cen­ ter, Saturday, Oct. 3. Rabbit breeders from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, as well as local youth rabbit raisers, are ex­ pected to attend the event to show 1,500 rabbits of all breeds. The show, sanctioned by the American Rabbit Breeder's Association and the Michigan State Rabbit Breeder's Association, will feature a full schedule of rabbit classes that will be judged by seven ARBA sanctioned judges. Included will be judging of meat rabbits and fur classes, There will be awards for open and youth class winners and for the best four class and best six class. There will be displays, rabbits and rabbit equipment for sale. Interested visitors are welcome to stop at the sheep barn at the Expo Center. Local youth, Tiffany Woolley and Jordan Meaney are getting ready for the Oct. 3 Hop-2-lt Rabbit Club Fall Show to be held at the Barry County Expo Center. As many as 1500 rabbits are expected. M.V. grad receives administrative position James (Pat) Austin, a Ver­ montville native and Maple Valley High School graduate, now is assistant principal and athletic director at Houghton Lake Middle School. COA Lunch menu: Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 30 Spanish Rice, quartered squash, asparagus, cake: Thursday, Oct. 1 Turkey stew, green beans, biscuit, peaches. Friday, Oct. 2 Goulash, Oriental blend, com, bread, applesauce. Monday, Oct. 5 Pork chopette, squash, pears, Italian blend. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Chicken cordon, parsley potatoes, asparagus, bread, pudding. Events Wednesday, Sept. 30 Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercises, Marv Van Voorst from Michigan Bell; Nashville, Nutrition Ed. by Corally; Delton, Singin Strings. Thursday, Oct. 1 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ cises, cards. Friday, Oct. 2 - Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, blood pressure, cards, exercises, reading, bingo. Monday, Oct. 5 - Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing. Tuesday, Oct. 6 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. Austin had been a fifth­ grade teacher for the past eight years at the Prudenville Upper Elementary School and he was mathematics teacher at the middle school for seven years before that. He also was middle school wrestling'coach for six years and served as a Houghton Lake Curriculum Council ..member for eight years. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University and received his master's degree in educational administration from Central Michigan University. Austin and his wife. Dr. Michaeline K. Austin, and daughter, Shana, a Houghton Lake High School senior,' live at Houghton Lake. His wife is a physician at the Central Michigan University Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. Local student elected to Farm Bureau position Students attending the 29th annual Michigan Farm Bureau Young People’s Citizenship Seminar at Olivet College, June 15-19, elected Hillary Stevens of Maple Valley as precinct delegate. The mock elections for of­ fices were among the political education activities that took place during the week-long seminar. More than 210 students from throughout Michigan at­ tended the seminar after being selected and sponsored by their respective local county farm bureaus. In the service: 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 » (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 Christopher M. Mudry Navy Seaman Recruit Christopher M. Mudry, a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School, recently completed gbasic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego. During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed - to prepare them for further academic and on-the.job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. Pet of the Week This adorable puppy is one of several in need of a home. It is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL I • Letterheads • Folders • Business cards • Books • Annual Reports • Brochures • Flyers • Posters • Political Signs • Rubber Stamps • Balloons • Newsletters • calendars SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • invitations • Labels • Tags • Envelopes Tickets • Business Forms • Computer Forms • catalogs If you're in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics. We can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry County's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility <616) 94S-S07S (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the City Limits �1992 — Nashville. I Vermontville B W 160 S. Main, Vermontville j■F■ ddw^fwt tgJgA /■rWPA ifp* ifp 'IliiTiu1 Harvest JNC. OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat. 8 to 6; Sun. 9 to 3 | If*i I •' III ’ • II7 . of esValues We reserve the right to limit quantities and correct errors in printing. PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1992 America’s Finest Boneless Beef Troyer Bulk Bacon iiSl Sirloin steak America’s Finest Boneless Beef English Roast si Bulk Colby Longhorn or Gold Kist Country style Cojack Cheese Chicken Nuggets Spare Ribs $199lb •I! lb <_____ PRODUCE GROCERIES . US *1 Turbana 7 oz. Shurfine Bananas 29< Macaroni & Cheese Mich. Paula Red Apples 79< jCI Baking Dates Calif. Calavo 5 //sAf Asft* Shurfine 10 ct. Trash Can Liners or 15 ct. Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags UP »» Apple cider $919 SX 26 oz. Reg. or Lite Maxwell House coffee 3 lb. Wesson Shortening DAIRY McDonald Dairy 2% Gallon Asst. Var., 17.5 oz. “Thank You” Brand Puddings W ■ Potato Chips 64 oz. 2/99« 5 QQ Ch fIl 9 Q BEVERAGES Yes Lqiuid Detergent 64 oz. Snuggle Fabric softener $999 $089 6-1/8 Three-Diamond Tuna BAKERY Golden wheat Milk $|99 20 oz. $|89 ill GROCERIES 6 oz. Pringles Shurfine Jumbo Size Mich. “Aseltine” Cottage Cheese 24OZ. $1” 12Ji � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-10-06.pdf 4bfa6c70ed266f6486d2a3e9d4bb05ea PDF Text Text U8T89Q6fr IW 'S5NUSVH IS HM0H3 S IZl umnanandssiiusvH Wk MV PAID U.S. POSTACI HASTINGS. Mi 49031 taw* M*> t Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 10 — Tuesday, October 6, 1992 Maple Valley School strike enters second week Diploma concern prompts demonstration School employees picketed in front of Fuller Street Elementary Monday as Maple Valley school entered its second week. Weekend talks did not resolve the contract disputes with teachers and support personnel. All four school locations and two bus garages are being picketed. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A strike by teachers and support personnel at Maple Valley schools entered its se­ cond week Monday. State-mediated negotiations held over the weekend at the Michigan Employment Rela­ tions Commission in Lansing did not resolve the situation. The next mediated session is set for 4 p.m. Friday at MERC. The 95-member Maple Valley Education Association and 61-member MVE Support Personnel Association formed a bargaining coalition last month. A 15-member team represented the group at the weekend talks. After six hours of bargain­ ing Friday the two sides An impromptu demonstration by five Maple Valley students in front of the Tom Price residence on Nashville Highway Tuesday caught the attention of motorists. Two of the participants are seniors who expressed concern that the teachers' strike could postpone their scheduled graduation next spring. All five said they want to go back to school. From left are Karen Price (12th grade), Megan Starnes (7th), Mandy Starnes (9th), Julie Fisher (12th) and Kristi Priddy (9th). agreed to return to the table at 2 p.m. Sunday for what MVEA President Sharlot Sours called a “last ditch ef­ fort.” That session last until 12:45 a.m. Monday. “There was no agreement with either group,” said Harlow Claggett, labor rela­ tions specialist with the Michigan Association of School Boards, which Untied Way campaign kicks off locally Five local volunteers will begin canvassing business places in Nashville this week as part of the annual United Way campaign. Local chairman Rick Genther will be assisted in the drive by Nelson Brumm, Lois Elliston, Michele Hoffman and the Rev. Alan Mettler. Again this year, Nashville is part of the Barry County Nashville volunteers who will try to raise the "temperature" on the Barry County United Way collections scoreboard in Central Park are (from left) Nelson Brumm, Lois Eliston, Michele Hoffman and Rick Genther, local chairman. Missing from photo is the Rev. Alan Mettler. The five will make business contacts in the village this month. United Way campaign. The merger with the larger cam­ paign was initiated in 1991 to facilitate bookkeeping and enhance collections. The move also was in­ fluenced by the fact that most of Nashville’s annual United Way collections come from payroll deductions; few dona­ tions are received through direct door-to-door canvass­ ing in the residential district. “The reason we merged is that we could get more benefits for our community,” Genther pointed out. “We would only do it if (BCUW) supports our local programs.” He said these includes youth programs such as Little League sports and scouts; senior citizen programs, in­ cluding Commission on Ag­ ing; and the Nashville Christmas basket program. Mail solicitation will replace door-to-door calls in the general community. A thermometer scoreboard recently erected in Nashville’s Central Park will keep local residents apprised of the weekly status of the Barry County United Way campaign in reaching its county-wide goal of $271,700. “This is one way of saying to the community, ‘We care,”’ said Genther. represents the local school board in negotiations. Freda Mills Obrecht, the state mediator who has been handling the Maple Valley talks, set Friday’s meeting with the stipulations that she would “stay only as long as she believes progress is being made,” according to Karen Sherwood, Uniserv director with the Michigan Education Association. Sherwood represents the local strikers in negotiations. Claggett said Monday, “It appears very likely there will not be an agreement (with either of the unions) without the other;” He said it would be very unlikely for one group to go back to work and have the other still out on strike. He earlier had predicted the strike could be lengthy because of the initial disparity between what the teachers were seek­ ing and what the board was offering. The latest official request by the teachers at Sunday’s session was for a two-year contract with a 6 percent in­ crease the first year and ex­ pedited bargaining to establish the amount of increase the se­ cond year. Any unresolved issue would go to binding arbitration. The teachers’ original re­ quest was for 9 percent the first year and 6 percent the se­ cond and third years of a three-year contract. The board’s latest offer, said Claggett, was for a 5 per­ cent salary increase on a oneyear contract. Sours said some small issues were resolved over the weekend but “We are still far apart on salary proposal, and there was no movement on class size and vacancy transfer,” two major issues for the teachers. Support personnel in the latest talks have asked for a 5.5 percent increase the first year of a two-year contract with expedited bargaining for the second year. “When you add up all the benefits, at least 12 people come pretty close to 10 per­ cent,” said Clagett.” Contract language has been a major stumbling block with the support staff, particularly in areas of pay scale and layoff procedure. Maple Valley teachers have based their proposals on an See School Strike, page 2 In This Issue... • School strike unites Maple Valley parents • Vermontville takes first step for $500,000 state grant • Different viewpoints expressed in local school dispute • Maple Valley grid team challenged by Olivet �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 2 Maple Valley Schools strike unites local parents with new organization I*’"'by SusanHinckley "' '■ StaffWriter Regardless* egardless* of the o outcome of t/re^affffiP^alley school strike, a newly-formed parents’ organization will continue meeting to promote the welfare of local students, say organizers. Parents United for Maple Valley Kids (PUMVK) was launched last week with a hastily-called Wednesday evening session between parents and teachers at Maple Grove Township Hall. During the verbal exchange, parent John Krolik, a member of the Board of Education, answered for the board while Karen Sherwood of the Michigan Education Association, spoke for the teachers. Teresa Jones, one of the PUMVK organizers, served as moderator. In attendance, said Jones, were “parents who would like tdsee the teachers brought back (to work) and the com­ munity brought back together.” Rose Heaton, a parent who attended the Wednesday meeting, said that dialouge about how schools are financ­ ed was constructive. She add­ ed that a lot of “good infor- mation” was offered. A second PUMVK meeting held Saturday morning in the high school auditorium was not as successful, said Jones, because no Maple Valley teachers were present. Although it was an informal educational meeting, Jones said she later learned that the striking staff did not attend because they objected to entering the schoolhouse for the session. Another location may be found for a third meeting planned for this week. Wednesday’s meeting, she said, was much more effective than Saturday’s. “People expressed their frustrations” about the situa­ tion, said Jones, though teachers spoke only through Sherwood. Of the approximately 90 people at Saturday’s meeting only two spoke in support of the teachers. Jones said after Wednedsay’s meeting she received positive input from two teachers who expressed ap­ preciation for the effort by the PUMVK. “We do not want to be por­ trayed as vigilantes,” says Jones. Informational data disburs­ ed Saturday included an ex­ planation of the school’s fund equity balance by Supt. Dr. Ozzie Park st Craig Starkweather, an aide to State Senator Jack Welborn,J ex­ plained property tax cut pro­ posals A and C, which will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Sources of school revenue also were discussed and Michigan’s tax-limiting Headlee amendment. Handouts distributed to the audience compared local teacher and support staff salaries with those at other schools in the area. “People want the truth, they are tired of half truths,” said Jones. “The board represents the people. How can the board represent us if the people don’t know the true facts?” She said PUMVK wants to know what the potential economic impact on the district would be if current teacher demands are met. “Please come forward with the facts,” pleads Jones. She adds that the organiza­ tion also “would love to hear from the teachers.” Here’s why! Our statistics show that mobile homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your mobile homeowners insurance. K>4uto-Owners Insurance p Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . .10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: > Bible Study...6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship........... n n a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Kim Campbell of Vermontville displays some of the goods that will be offered Saturday, Oct. 10, at a PTO-sponsored craft show at Maplewood Elementary school. So far, 24 vendors have signed up and their rental fees will go into the PTO general fund. Admission to the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. event is free. Sixth-graders also will be selling popcorn and pop to raise money to attend sixth grade camp next year, said Campbell, chairwoman of the show. SCHOOL STRIKE r average now paid teachers at three other comparably-sized Eaton County schools: Olivet, Bellevue and Potterville. Pre­ sent yearly salaries of Maple Valley teachers range from $19,632 to $35,233, in a scale based on education and length of service. In Augiist the school board agreed to ‘ ‘negotiate a fair and equitable economic settlement within the financial resources of the school district.” At 29 mills, Maple Valley now operates on one of the lowest rates in the state for a school of its size — 1,676 students. According to Sherwood, the teachers’ 6.5 percent request would be the same as a 4 per­ cent increase in costs to the district. She said this is because the district has lost eight experienced teachers, who have been replaced by newcomers, with a net annual salary savings of at least $72,000 — an amount Sher­ wood says would cover the in­ crease requested in the pro­ posed one-year contract. Strikers have picketed the district’s four school locations and two bus garages each weekday from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. since Mon­ day, Sept. 28. A headquarters for the strikers has been set up 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Mobile Homeowners Insurance! Life Home Car Business Maplewood PTO plans ‘craft show’ A.M. Worship....... :45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School.......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ....... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...,11a.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. BOB KERSTEN REV. SUSAN WORD continued from front page- in Vermontville’s opera house. Some extracurricular pro­ grams have been curtailed by the strike, but continuation of the school’s sports program has the sanction of the union, and football games are com­ ing off on schedule. Parents must arrange for transporta­ tion to out-of-town games. A caravan of private vehicles transported members of the Maple Valley Senior High marching band to Dansville Saturday for par- ticipation in the annual Dansville Invitational competition. At press time plans were be­ ing made for a special school board meeting at 8 p.m. tonight (Oct. 6), at which time negotiations will be discussed. Coalition leaders were unsure Monday if they would be pre­ sent. The board is expected to go into executive session to discuss the negotiations. Senior Citizens Night — OCTOBER 15 • 7:00 — Congregational Church FREE SWISS STEAK DINNER and ENTERTAINMENT Vermontville Lions Ph. 726 0670 for reservations CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi .......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner Labor relations specialist needed locally BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks We are living in a day when professionals, such as doctors and lawyers, have become specialists rather than general practitioners. This is the result ofmany factors, including increased knowledge, higher expectations and new demands and pressures. The same factors have affected education and have required specialization. One of the new positions in education is the labor relations specialist. As the title suggests, this person serves the field of education by specializing in such areas as contracting with union groups, serving as a consultant to boards and ad­ ministrators in conflicts and grievances, and representing these groups in arbitration and other legal cases. The need for educational labor relation specialists was largely the result of a state law known as Public Employment Rela­ tions Act 379 of 1965 (PERA). This act made it lawful for public employees to form and join labor organizations for col­ lective bargaining. It also put public employee labor relations under the supervision of the Michigan Employee Relations Commission, which provides for settling disputes and arbitra­ tion cases. Recent developments in labor relations have made it necessary to involve these specialists in putting together legally correct and workable contracts and serving in a capacity similar to that of an attorney in labor cases. Such cases have greatly increased in recent years. There have been 14 such cases involving the contract with our support staff in the last two years. That contract was originally written without the assistance of a labor relations specialist. Some have expressed a desire to go back to the “good old days’’ prior to PERA. Hopefully, some of the sense of family and community that existed then can be restored. However, unless and until substantial changes are made, we will continue to need the services of labor relations specialists in the field of education. Vermontville takes first step for *500,000 grant Vermontville village of­ ficials last week took the first step toward securing a state grant to improve the local water system and sidewalks. In a Monday afternoon meeting with Barbara Skid­ more of Michigan’s Depart­ ment of Commerce, village officials reviewed plans for spending a maximum of $500,000 available from DOC under the ‘‘Rebuild Michigan” initiative. “We filed a notice of in­ tent,” said Village Clerk Sharon Stewart. “Ifthat is ac- cepted, then they will send us a complete grant application.” She said the village pro­ posals call for extending and looping water lines (at a cost of $185,000), refurbishing the water tower ($34,000), replacing existing local sidewalks ($107,100) and ma­ jor sidewalks ($216,413). The total of $542,513 exceeds the maximum available grant, but Vermontville would contribute the balance as its local matching share. The “Rebuild Michigan” grant calls for no matching funds, but the willingness of a municipality to contribute a portion ofproject costs is seen as enhancing chances of ap­ proval, officials said. Eligibility is based on the percentage of a community’s moderate and low income residents. Funds must be used for public infrastructures, TONI’S STYLE SHOP Startyour base tan for $2000 Latest contributions to Putnam Library given The latest contributions to Putnam Library came recently in memory of Russell Blakely by Eva Hampton. In memory of Dorothy Spaulding by Janet Kellogg and Ruth Brown. In memory of Ben Kenyon by Eva Hampton and Janet Kellogg. In memory of Margarite White from family and from Rick and Norma Rodriquez. In memry of Mildred Burd by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Downing, Hazel Spidel, and William and Margaret Swiger. In memory ofJean Kibbe by Maple Valley Schools. in memory of Kent Miller Sr. by Maple Valley Schools. In memory of Clara Seeley by Gerold and Ethel Band­ field, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sherman, and Norman nd Joan Wilmore. such as water or sewer systems, streets, walks, bridges, etc. The area of proposed water system improvements in Ver­ montville was pinpointed last week by local officials. “We are going to concen­ trate on West Main Street,” said Stewart, “down to the west village limits, and install new hydrants.” In honor of Rod Cook by Genevieve Hafner. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, Mich. 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. (Eye protector included) (Where looking good is understood) 111 N. Main St., Nashville, MI WALK-INS WELCOME • 852-9192 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to ?; Sat. 8 to 12 Noon &REDKEN PRODUCTS Used & Sold O ft o Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. The Nashville I Church of Nazarene will be celebrating its... 75th ANNIVERSARY Oct. 13th-18th, 1992 Old fashioned revival services with former pastors preaching at 7 p.m. each evening. The public is cordially invited to join us in this special celebration. XI KB lit rjr A Home of your own! Yes, You Can Own Your Own Home .. You can do it... now! At last, with interest rates that give you room to breathe. At Eaton Federal Savings Bank, we custom tailor our mortgage loans to fit your budget. . . and your future plans. Perfectly. We offer competitive loans with variable or fixed rates. And, because your loan decisions happen right here at home - not in a faraway office - you can expect quick, efficient service. §top by today and find out how we can fix you up with a loan that suits you and your house-buying dreams perfectly. lf|1 iF"' FDIC INSURED Eaton Federal EQUAL HOUSING FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 LENDER Bank OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon c �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Drive for new athletic in 1948 17263614 by Susan Hinckley A community effort to build a new, lighted athletic field was under way in Nashville 44 years ago this week. The endeavor started with an “idea” committee in Feburary 1948. The dream was realized two years later, on Sept. 15, 1950, when the Nashville High School Tigers played and won their first football game on the new field. Volunteer labor and in­ dividual contributions shaved thousands of dollars off con­ struction costs of what is now Fuller Street athletic field. Also 44 years ago, the school hot lunch program was restricted to rural students; Ir­ ving Charlfeh-was .welcoming visitors to his museum, and The Nashville News, continuously-published forerunner of Maple Valley News, was marking its 75th anniversary. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The News on October 7, 1948. may be closed within the next week for the Schulze proper­ ty, and then there is no reason the grading and leveling could not be done this fall before the ground freezes. Cost of the property will be $3,500, but $1,000 of this amount is for the extra four acres designated as a future school site and the school district immediately will reimburse the $1,000 in the form of a contribution toward the athletic field. Thus the money now in sight is at least nearly ade­ quate for purchasing the land and proceeding with the grading. The committee has expected right along that fur­ ther efforts will be necessary to realize the whole amount required for erection of lights next year. A number of money-making plans are already under discussion. Lunch program serves near­ ly 150 on first day Nearly 150 students were served Monday noon, as the hot lunch program got off to ‘Success of venture the start of a new year at assured,’ say members of Nashville-Kellogg school Mrs. Olith Hamilton, home committee raising athletic economics instructor, is in field funds charge of the program, with After a week of fund­ Mrs. Charles Nesman again raising, hope for a new lighted serving as chief of operations, athletic field has become a assisted by two of three reality. Members of the com­ assistants, Mrs. Frank mittee, after making a partial check with solicitors Monday Haines, Mrs. C.R. Shaw and Mrs. Elwood Porter. and Tuesday, announced that Supt. A.A. Reed has asked the general response has been that it be mentioned that the fine and that rural areas of the school’s facilities are not suf­ district, especially, have come ficient to take care of town through, almost 100 per cent children in addition to the in contributing to the fund. While an accurate figure of record number of country pupils. In case of emergency, contributions to date is im­ he said, if the parents will call possible, it is estimated that at the office, arrangements can least $2,000 already has been be made to serve extras at either contributed or pledged. noon. Otherwise, those who Added to the more than $2,000 in community maple live within walking distance from school are expected to syrup project earnings, this go home for lunch. makes a very good beginning. Serving of lunch this year is Probably not more than half the homes in the district have being given more attention. been covered as yet. The girls who serve are ex­ It has been suggested by pected to take orders more or less in the manner of profes­ several farmers this week that perhaps a considerable part of sional waitresses, with an ef­ the grading and leveling ofthe fort to be courteous and acathletic field be done by commodating. And in the rooms, a little ceremony and volunteer labor and several have volunteered to donate the good manners are being stressed. use of their tractors and other Julius Maurer is in charge equipment for the job. of carrying the daily proviIt is possible that the deal field. I„ 1950, Puller Stree, sions to the Beigh School. Local office gone, but Nashville still has telegraph service. When the local telegraph office was discontinued last month, Nashville was left without telegraph service for the first time in more than 78 years. But not for long. Arrangements Arrangements now now are complete for J&H Cleaners (phone 2411) to handle telegraphic service here. Both incoming and outgoing telegrams are handled by telephone through the Western Union office at Hastings. County museum drawing lots of visitors More than 10,000 people have visited the museum in Charlton County Park since it was opened Aug. 17. Irving Charlton, who donated the land to Barry County for a park, as well as many of the objects in the museum,, an­ nounces that the museum will be open from noon until 6 p.m. on Sundays and that ar­ rangements- may be made by postcard or letter for schools and parties to visit at other times of the week, during the warm fall weather. Items on display in the museum consist mostly of pioneer articles of early day Barry County homes, farms and work shops. Backstreet Barometer (by editor Donald F. Hinderliter) Seventy-five years ago this week, a cocky young fellow named Omo Strong swung the lever on his rickety George Washington hand press and struck off the first issue of the Nashville News. Carrying it proudly and carefully , on ac­ count of the still damp ink, he walked to his desk behind the pot-bellied stove, spread it out flat and looked it over careful­ ly for errors. A minute or two later he shouted to his printer, one Sam Mulvanie, to “let ’er rip,” and Issue No. 1 went to press. Since that October after­ noon in 1873, 3,919 weeks have passed by and every week a new issue of the News has been printed. Every last one of them is preserved in permanent files in the News office. They contain the only real recorded history of this town. In a way, they are more im­ portant than any other posses­ sion in town. Those old bound files could never be replaced. We like to imagine what young Orno Strong went through during his early days in Nashville and what he was thinking when he wrote the things he did. Probably we would have liked him, though we would have argued with him over some ofthe things he insisted on printing in the the News. He believed in sensational journalism and if there wasn’t any spicy news locally, he never hesitated to go as far as the next county or the next state to pick up a juicy scandal story. Murder and adultery he seemed to consider particular­ ly desirable news material and a wife beater anywhere within 100 miles never failed to catch Omo’s attention and printed chastisement. Sometimes the wife beater objected to having his name printed in the News and would come in and beat Omo. That only brought stronger and more damaging publicity. Those were exciting days in the country newspaper business and Orno was a lad who loved every bit of it. Though Publisher Strong founded the News and owned it 15 years, the second owner, Len W. Feighner, has always seemed to us more like the real father of the paper. Dur­ ing the 40 years from 1888 to 1928, he brought it up from a rambunctuous youngster to a lively but respectable middle age. People who subscribed to the News all during the time Len Feighner edited it, might hesitate to say what sort of a newspaper it was then. Hav­ ing spent considerable time perusing the old issues, we can say with authority that Len Feighner never put out anything but a top-notch paper. If we can hold to the standards he set, we will look back on our work and call it good. That fact that the News has had only five different owners in 75 years is in itself a bit unusual. When the late Mr. Feighner sold in 1928 to A.B. McClure, the 55-year-old paper had had only two dif­ ferent owners. McClure in turn sold to Mr. and Mrs. Willard St. Clair Gloster in 1931 and we brought from them in 1941. Our seven years ownership amounts to only a scant tenth of the service record held by the News itself. If this anniversary merits an editorial statement, we would like to say simply as follows: So far as aims and aspirations are concerned, if we can live up to the promise made 75 years ago by the first News editor, we believe our fellow citizens can ask for no more. Omo Strong dedicated this newspaper “to the best ser­ vices of the community — not for a week, not for a year, but for always.” So may it continue. Club organized Twelve girls, all 10 years of age, met at the home of Mrs. Len W. Feighner (1862-1948) seemed like "the real father" of The Nashville News to later editor Donald F. Hinderliter. The paper's founder, Orno Strong, believ­ ed in sensational journalism, but Feighner, in his 40 years as owner, brought more respectablity to the weekly and always put out a top-notch paper, said Hinderliter. The first issue of The News rolled off the presses 119 years ago this week. Kenneth Bradford Monday evening to form a club, which they have named the Spare Time club. The meeting will be held each Monday evening, and the time will be spent in discussion of etiquette, and each girl will have some han­ dicraft to work on. The charter members are Nolajane Wilcox, Janice Thompson, • Martha Powers, Catherine Shaver, Kay Mon­ tgomery, Molly Jo Hands, Mary Jane Hummel, Anne Kinne, Coralie Bannister, Rosalie Elliston, Pauline Fleming and Kay Lawrence. Diane Sue Bradford is the mascot for the group. A new set of officers will be elected each week. Bellevue Gazette office. — (Barryville) Several of our Farm Bureau group at­ tended the contest at Hastings Tuesday evening for Farm Bureau women. Mrs. Chester Smith represented our group and we think she gave a wonderful speech on the given topic, “A Farm Woman Looks at Her Problems.” Her delivery was excellent and she was the only contestant who did not use notes. She received second in the contest, and we were very proud to have her represent our group. (West Maple Grove) Miss Marvel Marshall began work Monday morning in the office ofthe Hastings Manufacturing Company. — (Southwest Maple Local News Grove) Mr. and Mrs. Harvey — A dinner party was held Cheeseman, Harold and MarWednesday at the home of jorie were among the group of Frank C. Lentz, com­ Nashville and Hastings folks memorating the 50th wedding who visited the Butler Buffalo anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ranch Sunday. They reported W.T. Kuhlman. Guests pre­ it to be an interesting place, sent were Mr. and Mrs. C.A. with deer, elk and reindeer, Lentz, Mrs. E.J. Williamson besides buffalo. of DePere, Wis., and Mrs. — (Barryville) About 77 Hazel Lindsley ofKalamazoo. children, grandchildren and — Mrs. Leonard Kane and great-grandchildren of John daughter returned home Sun- L. Higdon met with him Sunday from a month’s visit with day at Milham Park, relatives in Bellingham, Kalamazoo, to celebrate his Wash. 82nd birthday. A bountiful — The first fall meeting of potluck was enjoyed by all. the Lions Club will be held Monday evening, Oct. 11. Last minute arrangements Help Wanted have not been completed, but all members will be notified HELP WANTED Hasting s the time and place. Mrs. Mary City Bank is accepting applicaWhile will serve the dinners tions for the position ofpart-time this year. teller in our Nashville Branch. — The Rev. E.F. Rhoades Approximately 20-24 hours per of Scottville, who was pastor week. Successful applicant will of the North and South Maple enjoy working with the public( Grove Evangelical churches be detail oriented and profes-­ for 11 years, is a patient in St. sional in appearance. Apply at Joseph Hospital at Ann Arbor, the Personnel Office, Hastings where he underwent major City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058, E.O.E. surgery Friday. — (West Maple Grove) An Miscellaneous airplane was forced to land on BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ account of motor trouble on 4-nights. Overbought, corporate the Merl Hoffman farm rm rates to public. Limited tickets. Sunday. $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, — (Kalamo) Miss Mildred ext. A495, Monday-Saturday, Hawk is helping at the 9am-9pm. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 5 W50N5TRIKE LCC offers course on self-renewal I? /OS WORK FORI2/W$ Thank You Area signs offer different viewpoints in school strike 'MiSwti1 * •tahaijnj1 M oukaesfi '■« tannlfcki *."* fall . be libifcMiT boinaifaii bib BitbiUb bi Mbribkb Lb iEsims ■E KKfflpita I tat rnarp: | mb TjWttaHi 111 kndkilbbi Disparate views of the Maple Valley school strike were heard — and seen — in the community last week. A property owner's display at the intersection of Reed Street and Curtis Road accused MV teachers of holding MV kids hostage. On South Main Street in Vermontville an opposing view is expressed in a billboard that encouraged the public to call the school board in support of ”2 fair contracts." CARD OF THANKS The family ofMargaret White would like to thank the many friends, neighbors and relatives for the food, flowers and cards sent at the time ofour great loss. We would like to thank Dr.’s Wildren, Brasseur and Brown, the nurses on 2nd & 3rd floors at Pennock Hospital for the care of our loved one, The Nashville Ambulance for their help and care, the many words ofcomfort and visits to the hospital from Fr. Chuck Fischer, the Genther Funeral Home, for the arrange­ ments of the service. We would especially thank Donna Hickey and her helpers for the lovely luncheon, Earl’s Market for the food furnished. All your kind­ nesses were much appreciated. Mr. & Mrs. James Powers Mr. & Mrs. Duane Downing Mr. & Mrs. Howard Downing Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Downing Grandchildren Great Grandchildren Great Great Grandchildren GET THE BOSS’ STAMP OF APPROVAL Boss’ Week BEGINS ... Friday, October 16 Saturday, Oct. 17 FOR THE SWEETEST For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Mapes Family Florist 107 North Main Street, Nashville Phone — 852-2050 WE DELIVER i’pTpdi pp, The board's negotiator was quoted in the Lansing State Journal as having said tJP Ito MBS’® tsn ff Maple Valley has never indicated that we don't have the money to pay. J fit- Q? .. 5 bJ*1"1? k kn rfP3* J personal growth. It will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 27 and Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gier Com­ munity Center, located at 2400 Hall. The seminar leader will be Christine Walker Hennessey. Register by Oct. 13. There is a fee of $18 (LCC district resident) and $26 (non­ resident). For more information or to register, call (517) 483-1179. Clarification of personal values, the identification of accomplishments and development ofcommuniction skills are some of the areas that will be discussed in “Self-Renewal,” a seminar being offered by Lansing Community College’s Center for Aging Education. Self-Renewal is an infor­ mal, small-group experience that allows participants to design a plan for continued So, what's the problem? '4( Why aren't the contracts settled? Call your board members right now and tell them to settle the contracts Dr. Ozzie Parks Joe Briggs John Krolik Dave Tuckey Harlow Claggett 852-9699 or 852-9732 1-543-5575 726-1073 726-1222 1-371-5700 or 1-484-4645 Paidfor by Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Educational Support PersonnellECEAlMEA/NEA Ron Tobias Carroll Wolff Bonnie Leep Ted Spoelstra 852-9476 852-9053 852-1540 852-0785 <4 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 6 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, 7:00 p.m., Sept. 14, 1992 Present: C. Wolff, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep, D. Tuckey, O. Parks, R. Tobias. Absent: T. Spoelstra. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 7:08 p.m A roll call was taken for attendance which is listed above. Administrators pre­ sent: B. Black, S. Hardy, B. Hynes, L. Lenz, T. Mix, N. Potter and supervisor Aldrich. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Tobias, sup­ ported by Briggs, to approve the minutes as presented. Ayes: All present; absent: Spoelstra. Mo­ tion carried. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Tuckey and sup­ ported by Briggs to approve the bills payable from the general fund in the amount of $127,093.05. Ayes: all present; absent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Tobias to transfer $28,379.01 for the 8/21/92 payroll and $180,860.45 for the 9/4/92 payroll from the general fund to the payroll account supported by Tuckey. Ayes: all present; ab­ sent: Spoelstra. Motion carried. 5. Communications: A written request was received from Melissa Huber Yoder, a student at MSU, to do a research study involving the Maple Valley student Places to go and Things to do. BEST at all times! At... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville Call: 726*0257 body to determine which factors in students backgrounds or current experiences are related to positive outcomes for students. Ms. Yoder was also present to answer questions and further explain her research proposal. L. Lenz recommended that she be allowed to ask students to complete her research questionnaire. The request was referred to New Business for board action. Other correspondence received included a letter from teacher, Jackie Peek, in regard to opening day activities and staff input on exit outcomes; a com­ munication from Speaker of the House, Dodak in regard to a bill being introduced in the State Legislature; a letter of concern from State Treasurer Douglas Roberts in regard to the Cut & Cap proposal on the November ballot and an update from attorneys Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg in regard to underfun­ ding claims-Headlee Amendment. A letter of concern was received from Maplewood parent, Dawn Conklin, about the large size of kindergarten classes. This is being handled under New Business. A letter was also received from a parent appealing the adult ed policy for seniors taking credits through adult ed. Two parents in the audience also expressed a desire to appeal the adult ed policy mentioned above. (T. Spoelstra entered the meeting at 7:20 p.m.) Statements were read by Julie Swartz and Liz Snodgrass on behalf of the MVEA and Cathy Spitzer and Kim Hansen on behalf of the MVESP expressing their concern about contract negotiations and their willingness to bargain to work out a new contract. Paulette Strong, President of the MVESP, read a let­ ter of intent to terminate the contract extension agreement, stating that it would be delivered to the superintendent Tuesday, September 15, 1992. President Wolff announced that the auditorium had been set up and due to the crowded conditions in the library, the meeting would be moved to the auditorium. Time: 7:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened in the auditorium at 8:00 p.m. 6. Reports: Due to the length of communications and the agenda for new business, reports were not presented. 7. Additional Agenda Items: A request for release of students, a resolution of participation in preschool education program and a request for approval to bor­ row against State Aid will be added to the agenda. Joel Butler is recognized as Commended Student for ’93 raiWtr ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ CALEDONIA □DELTON HASTINGS □LAKEWOOD □MAPLE VALLEY □MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basketball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can ... 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Larry Lenz, principal at Maple Valley High School, has announced that Joel Butler has been named a Commend­ ed Student in the 1993 Na­ tional Merit Scholarship program. A Letter of Commendation from National Merit Scholar­ ship Corporation, which con­ ducts the program, will be presented by the school to this outstanding senior. About 35,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being honored for their outstanding performance on the 1991 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Scholarship Qualifying Test, which was the route of entry to the 1993 merit pro­ gram. Commended Students have shown exceptional academic promise by placing among the top 5 percent of more than one million pro­ gram entrants, although they will not continue in the 1993 competiton for Merit Scholarships. Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE Pastoor’s Boys Basketball 7th — Dick Baker (volunteer) 8th — Guenther Mittelstaedt 9th — Wallace Clay JV — Todd Gonser Varsity — Jerry Reese Wrestling Chris Ricketts Tony Wawiernia, Nelson Appelman, Drew Pixley (volunteers) Cheerleading (all volunteer) 7th — Amy Roscoe 8th — Mary Hokanson, Jamie Joseph 9th, JV and Varsity — Sandy Carpenter Volleyball 9th — Jill Yonker JV — Duska Brumm Varsity Carol (volunteer) Kraai Ayes: all. Motion carried. 14. Resignations: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Spoelstra to accept the resignation of Rebecca Heide Wigg from her elementary teaching Village of Nashville FIRE HYDRANTS Will be Flushed the week of... October 12th, 1992 Registration Notice ... for... General Election Tues., NOV. 3, 1992 The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD 8. Adjustments in Element. Classes: A motion was made by Krolik to accept the recommendation to add an additional section of kindergarten at Maplewood and to employ a 1/2 time teacher for this position, supported by Spoelstra. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 9. Cheerleader Trip Requests: A motion was made by Briggs, supported by Leep, to approve the request of cheerleading coach Sandy Carpenter to use a school van to take cheerleaders to a national competi­ tion in Kansas City, Missouri from December 27-31, 1992: Ayes: all. Motion carried. 10. Adult Ed. Policy: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Briggs to support the recommenda­ tions of the board policy committee and ad­ ministrators, L. Lenz and T. Mix to let the policy to allow high school seniors to take one elective credit through adult ed. stand as it now reads. Ayes: all. Mo­ tion carried. T. Mix recommended that the question of whether a special education student should be charged to take an adult education class be referred to the board policy committee. Krolik stated that he believed the policy should remain as it is until the committee decides whether a change is necessary. 11. Adult Ed. Handbook: A motion was made to Tobias, supported by Tuckey, to accept the recom­ mendation of T. Mix to approve the Adult Ed. hand­ book as presented. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 12. New Staff: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to approve a contract for Patti Jo Coon to teach special education at Fuller School. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Spoelstra to approve a contract for Duska Brumm to teach 5th grade at Kellogg. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to approve a contract for D. Laureen Pettengill to teach 6th grade at Kellogg. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Leep to employ Cary K. Phillips as a teacher at the. Adult Education Learning Center. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Leep to employ Karen Shaffier as a special education aide at Fuller School. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 13. Winter Coaches: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Tuckey to approve the winter sport coaches as presented by Athletic Director, Bill Farnsworth: LAB PUPS AKC, black females, chocolate males. $150. 517-852-2143. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone, yaaaaaaaaaaaataaaaaaaaaaaaar -Maple Valley Athletic Boostersg | BINGO S| ■j MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 3 5 Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 B laaanaaaaaaoataaaaiaaaaaaaat TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: Vermontville Township County of Eaton State of Michigan Notice is hereby given that I will be at my office at 470 E. Main, Vermontville, Ml. Monday, Oct. 5,1992 - last day Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 30th day preceding said election for the purpose of receiving application for registra­ tion of the Qualified Electors in said Township. Janice L. Baker, Township Clerk �position. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to accept the resignation of Theresa Lake from her teaching position in special education at the Jr./Sr. High School. Ayes: all. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Spoelstra to accept the resignation of Susan Doozan as Chapter I Director. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 15. Chapter I Director: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Tuckey to approve the recommendation of Supt. Parks that Bernadine Hynes assume the Chapter I director responsibilities. She will receive no additional compensation at this time. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 16. Tax Levy: A motion was made by Briggs to approve the tax levy as presented, supported by Tuckey. Ayes: all. Motion carried. 17. Executive Session: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to go into executive session to discuss negotiation issues. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Tobias, Tuckey, Wolff. Nays: none. Motion carried. Time: 8:32 p.m. 18. Open Session: Open session resumed at 11:08 p.m. Absent: Krolik and Spoelstra. 19. Research Survey: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to allow Melissa Huber Yoder to conduct the research discussed earlier in the meeting. Ayes: all present; absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 20. Policy Book: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Tuckey to table the approval of the board policy book and hold a special meeting. Ayes: all present; absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Moton carried. No date was set for the special meeting. 21. Borrowing: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tobias to approve the recommendation of Supt. Parks to borrow as needed against state aid payments, not to exceed $600,000. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Tobias, Tuckey, Wolff; ab­ sent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 22. Preschool Resolution: Supt. Parks noted that the preschool program is fully funded by outside funds, there is no cost to the local school district. A motion was made by Tuckey, supported by Briggs to approve the resolution to continue the preschool program for the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: all present; absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 23. Scheduling - Elementary Special Serv.: There was a discussion regarding space concerns and scheduling within the elementary buildings. A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tuckey to sup­ port the decision of the administration in relation to scheduling for speech and guidance services in the elementaries. Ayes: all present; absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Motion carried. 24. Adjournment: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to adjourn the meeting. J»<22 » 5‘*' u Said L ml, .... " H M*! ta) Wntatw] it (tp* I NqU fejjp. MUi iHilq «-W,ta Wlj-Mlv M ioncwried. ns:htai^^x loetaitK^^ Hereto*!^ The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 7 Ayes: all present; absent: Krolik, Spoelstra. Meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. (369) iron This Franklin fund invests in a portfolio of insured municipal bonds? It delivers a range of strategic advantages in one fund: • Credit Safety • THple Tax-Free Income+t • Shares Free From Michigan Intangibles Tax • Monthly Income Dividends I Call or mail the coupon today for a free brochure. I *TAe insurance relates only to the payment ofprincipal and interest on the securities in the portfolio rtfolio and does not remove market risks to share price or insure the value ofthe shares. The terms ofthe insurance arc more fully de­ scribed in the prospectus. and no representation is made as to any insurer’s ability to meet its commitments. The fund's shares arc not insured by any state or U.S. government agency. •’For investors subject to the federal alternative minimum (ax. a small portion ofthe income may be subject to such tax. 5 5 -J ! STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.LU. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING. (368) Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FASTI *Hotnc and income propcrty’Dcbt consolidationburned down? problem credit? Wc can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED in town Vermontvil­ le. Large unfurnished one bedroom, own bathroom and kitchen space, washer and dryer, large yard, children ok, utilities included. Need references. 726-0236, evenings. MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 5 1 siI RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof lops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. For Rent Registered Representative Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 Garage Sale I LAST DAY 10/10/92, 406 N. State, Corner of Gregg Nashville. Name I ,4t/i/rcss_____ S RUMMAGE SALE $1 a bag. Winter clothes. Nashville United Methodist Annex, Washington at Queen. Fri-Sat, 9th-10th, 9am-5pm. /would like afreefims/wtus containing more complete information on the Franklin Michigan Insured Hix-Free e Income Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. City/State/Zip Phone F R A N K L li Nj I JiS Thursday, Oct. 8 High School Library, 9:00 a.m., Sept. 26, 1992 Present: C. Wolff, J. Krolik, B. Leep, T. Spoelstra, D. Tuckey, O. Parks, R. Tobias. Absent: J. Briggs. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 9:01 a.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. 2. Executive Session: A motion was made by Tobias to go into executive session. Supt. Parks advised that the agenda be followed and recommended that bids for loans be acted upon. Motion died for lack of support. 3. Bids for Loan: After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Tuckey to accept the bid of Hastings City Bank and borrow the full amount of $600,000 at 3.05% per annum, supported by Krolik. Roll call vote — Ayes: Krolik, Leep, Tuckey; Nays: Spoelstra, Tobias, Wolff; Absent: Briggs. Motion failed. 4. Executive Session: A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Tuckey, to go into executive session. Roll call vote taken — Ayes: Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Tobias, Tuckey, Wolff; Absent: Briggs. Motion carried. Time 9:22 a.m. 5. Open Session: Open session resumed at 11:40 a.m. 6. Bids for Loan: A motion was made by Spolestra, supported by Leep, to accept the low bid from Hastings City Bank and borrow as needed against state aid at 3.05% per annum, with a maximum loan amount of $600,000. Roll call vote Ayes: Leep, Spolestra, Tuckey, Wolff; Nays- Krolik, Tobias; Ab­ sent: Briggs. Motion carried. 7. Adjournment: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Leep to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: all present; Absent: Briggs. Meeting adjourned. Time: 11:45 a.m. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Franklin Distributors, Inc. Roast beef, baked potato. European blend, com muffin, plums. MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. r Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 7 Special Minutes HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ TAX-FREE INCOME FUND Barry County Commission on Aging menu and events set Tuna noodle casserole, beets, french fut beans, tropical fruit. Friday, Oct. 9 Chili Con Came, broccoli, bread, baked apples. Monday, Oct. 12 Swedish meatballs, red potato, diced tomatoes, bread, fruit. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Ribettes, green beans, col­ eslaw. bread, baked pudding. Events Wednesday, Oct. 7 Delton, blood pressure, door prize, harmonic duet: Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercises: Woodland, The Old Timers. Thursday. Oct. 8 Nashville, bingo; Hastings. Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ cises, cards. Friday, Oct. 9 - Hastings, cards, exercises, bingo: Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Elaine McParlane on cancer screening at health dept. Monday. Oct. 12 Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing. Tuesday, Oct. 13 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... | I MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER l_852-2070 I *35.00 Expires October 13,1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville Home ImprovementHeadquarters Tools Plumbing Electrical • Hardware • Drywall • Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD __ 219 S. State, Nashvillel^S II QSOK CREDIT FMAMCUIC AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 8 Bellevue senior is commended student which conducts the program, will be presented by the school to this outstanding senior. About 35,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being honored for their outstanding performance on the 1991 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude to the Bill Johanns, principal at Bellevue High School, has an­ nounced that Rebecca Wing has been named a Commend­ ed Student in the 1993 Na­ tional Merit Scholarship program. A Letter of Commendation from National Merit Scholar­ ship Corporation (NMSC), Try a New Look for <dM Styles-R-Us----Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main, Nashville Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. OoJtnfc* 1 A 7/ C3 7/ 1993 Merit Program. Com­ mended Students have shown exceptional academic promise by placing among the top 5 percent of more than one million program entrants, although they will not con­ tinue in the 1993 competition for Merit Scholarships. An NMSC official said, “The high performance of Commended Students in the extremely competitive merit program and the school’s im­ portant contribution to the development of these scholastically talented youth deserve public recognition. We hope the honor these students have earned will en­ courage them to take advan­ tage of their opportunities for higher education and will serve as an example for other aspiring young men and women. Our nation will benefit from the fullest development of this intellec­ tual resource.” SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO GO THROUGH HOUR GARBAGE. Every week, more than 500,000 trees are used to produce the two-thirds of newspapers that are never recycled. American consumers and industry throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial airfleet every three months. Obituaries Eric Peterson ___ HASTINGS - Eric Peterson, 23, of 598 Gaskill Road, Hast­ ings, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, September 30, 1992. He passed away at American International Hospi­ tal in Zion, Illinois. Mr. Peterson was bom on February 26,1969 in Hastings, the son of Ted and Karen (Buehler) Peterson. He was raised in Maple Grove Town­ ship of Barry County and attended Pleasantview Elementary School, graduat­ ing from Hastings High School in 1987. He was married to Jayne E. Robinson on June 25, 1988. Mr. Peterson was employed every two weeks. We throw away enough iron and steel to continuously supply all the nation's automakers. The ordinary bag of trash you throw away is slowly becoming a serious problem for everybody. Not only are we running out of resources to make the products we need, but we’re running out of places to put what’s left over. Write the Environmental Defense Fund at: 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, for a free brochure that will tell you virtually everything you need to know about recycling. The few minutes you take to learn how to recycle will spare us all a lot of garbage later. IF YOU’RE NOT RECYCLING > CSkCRFI YOU’RE THROWING IT ALL AWAY. © 1988 EDF Washington; brother-in-law, Craig Robinson of Auburn, Washington; sister-in-law, Carrie Robinson of Auburn, Washington. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 3, at the Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Shorkey, Pastor James Barrett and Pastor Kenneth Garner offi­ ciating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eric W. Peter­ son Children’s Education Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Ester M. Wilson NASHVILLE Ester M. Wilson, 71, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 1992 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Wilson was born on April 1, 1921 in Hillsdale County, the daughter of George and Elsie (Daugherty) King. She was raised in the Sunfield area attending Sunfield High School. She was married to Clinton Brown in Vermontville in 1936. The marriage ended in divorce. She was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing during World War II as a riveter. She married Lawrence Wilson on March 4, 1947 in Hernando, Mississip­ pi. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1990. She had been a Nashville resident since 1975. She enjoyed playing cards, Yahtzee, fishing, mushrooming, growing flow­ ers, working crossword puzzles, and talking on the “CB” using her ‘handle’ Little Bunny. Mrs. Wilson is survived by sons, Cleo Leroy Brown of Vermontville, Cleon Lee Brown ofNashville, Lawrence Wilson Jr. of Grand Rapids; daughter, Sandy Fisk of Sunfield; 14 grandchildren, 15 Daurine Y. Barnhart We throw away enough glass bottles and jars to fill the 1,350-foot twin towers ofNew York's World Trade Center the past four years at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. He was a member of Hast­ ings First Baptist Church. Mr. Peterson is survived by his wife, Jayne; daughter, Amanda; son, Eric; parents, Karen and Ted Peterson of Nashville; brother and sister­ in-law, Brad and Jody Peterson of Hastings; brother, Scott Peterson of Annandale, Virgi­ nia; paternal grandmother, Margaret Peterson of Battle Creek; maternal grandparents, LaVerne and Woodrow Bueh­ ler of Hastings; mother and father-in-law, Sheryll and Jim Robinson of Auburn, BATTLE CREEK - Daurine Y. Barnhart, 59, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, October 2, 1992 at Battle Creek System Leila site. Miss Barnhart was born on December 22, 1932 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Wayne and Ignita (Hawks) Barnhart. She attended Ann J. Kellogg School in Battle Creek. Miss Barnhart enjoyed playing the piano, bowling, swim­ ming, playing Chinese Check­ ers and Badminton, embroid­ ering, gong erng, going ontrps, on trips, an and volunteering for the Red Cross while she lived at Provincial House in Hastings. Miss Barnhart is survived by brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Jeanette Barnhart of Battle Creek; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek with Reverend Lester Whitmore officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home. great-grandchildren; sisters, granddaughter, April. Ruth Wolcott ofGrand Ledge, Funeral services were held Minnie Clark of Lansing, Thursday, October 1 at the Audrey Powers of Nashville, Maple Valley Chapel with Leila Beebe of Six Lakes; Chaplain Richard Genther brother, Paul King of Six officiating. Burial was at Lake­ Lakes; many nieces and view Cemetery, Nashville. nephews. Memorial contributions She was also preceded in may be made to a charity of death by a grandson, Brian and one’s choice. Lynette AA (Jacques) Atkins KALAMAZOO - Lynette M. (Jacques) Atkins, 31, of Kalamazoo passed away Saturday September 26, 1992. She was born May 20, 1961 in Green Bay; Wisconsin. Mrs. Atkins was employed as a flight attendant for 10 years at U.S. Air. She married Stephen R. Atkins in 1987. Mrs: Atkins is survived by her husband, Stephen; son Conor Stephen Atkins; her parents, Kenneth J. and Donna Jacques of Green Bay, Wisconsin; father-in-law, Warren Atkins of East Lans- ing; mother-in-law, Julie Atkins of Charlotte; two brothers: David J. Jacques of Menashaw, Wisconsin, and Michael H. Jacques of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Funeral Mass was cele­ brated Saturday, October 3, 1992 at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Portage. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conor Stephen Atkins Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by the Truesdale-Ansell Funeral Home of Kalamazoo. NASHVILLE AMBULANCE BENEFIT DANCE at the Nashville V.F.W. Post October 17 (Sweetest Day) 9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. Donation: $5.00 Single • $8.00 Couple Music by ... D.J.’s FOR HIRE Door Prizes • 50/50 Raffle ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TRAINING EQUIPMENT CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! i Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville * Stripping * Repair |_j*JRefinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine Southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 __Page 9 Special sewing, knitting seminar to be held Eaton County 4-H leaders, staff from the Ingham County Extension Office and fabric store personnel will be guest speakers for a workshop for 4-H sewing leaders Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Small animal group to hold meeting Barry animal shelter holds 'garage sale' Shown here are people browsing for a good bargain at the first Barry County Animal Shelter garage sale Saturday, Oct. 3. The garage sale rasied $1,560 for a new building fund. From Our Readers Todds blessed with 60 years of marriage To the editor: It was our privilege and pleasure to attend the open house in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of special friends Robert and Helen Todd. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe « Other Well Supplies 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMbNTVILLfi I understood that the event was, in large part, the inspira­ tion of daughter Ruth Ann Todd. The Todds have been bless­ ed with many years of life together. They certainly ex­ emplify the finest in our tradi­ tional family values in these United States. Their’s is a role ofdevotion to one another and to their family. They have known hard work and adversi­ ty. good times and bad. They have taken seriously and with fidelity the marriage vow, “in sickness and in health, for bet­ ter or worse, ‘til death do us part” and never deviated from it. It mattered not whether they were richer or poorer, they were together as a loving family. They have always been good neighbors, reaching out to others. Community better­ ment has always been a part of their lives. Long time and faithful members of the Methodist Church, they have made a mark and their leadership and support has been an inspira­ tion and challenge to all. Rosa and I cherish our longtime friendship with the Todds. The strike in the Maple Valley School district is very unfair to our children for the following reasons: 1) The administration feels sports are more important than education! That’s why the sports are allowed to continue. 2) Our tax dollars help pay the salaries of the school employees, so our kids can get an education, not so they can sit home all day. 3) Adult education is very important but, why should adults be allowed to go to school when children can’t? 4) Children who have already experienced trouble with their studies will feel even more lost when this is finally over. 5) The administration needs Pancake breakfast set for Oct. 10 The United Methodist Men of the Vermontville United Methodist Church will prepare and serve their first public breakfast of the season from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Sausage, eggs, coffee and juice will be included. A free-will offering will be accepted. to think of our children first, before themselves, because the kids are our future. My children feel this is totally uncalled for, as I do. This should have been settled before school ever started. It is very unfair to disrupt the lives of these children when it comes to education. Both sides have gotten their publicity, now it’s time to think of the children’s educa­ tion, which by law they are entitled to. It should be no school, then no sports or adult ed, just like when there’s a snow day. The entire school system is being unjust to our kids. clude the buymanship project, yam and pattern selection, beginning and advanced techniques, blocking and more. Contact the Extension office at 543-2310 or 372-5594 for more information. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: October 5-9 - National 4-H Week. October 7 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. October 8 - 4-H Nonlivestock Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 10 - MAEH Sponsored Craft Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Barry Expo Center (reservations required). October 14 - 4-H Horse Development Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. October 19 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Hastings. October 19 and 26 - Housing Workshop for potential home buyers held on two Mondays, from 7-9 p.m., in the conference room ofthe Michigan state University Extension office, 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. October 21 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. (517)726-0181 TANTOW WUCTIONCCBS G RGMTORS 144 SOUTH MhlH STRCCT MCRMOHTMILie. MICHIGAN 49096 LCEMSED AMO OHO Approx. 10 acres fenced for horses, with a stream. Three bedroom home with attached garage and pole barn. Nice location. Call Joe Andrews, 852-0712. (CH-120) Edger Fleetham Sunfield Maple Valley strike is unfair to students To the editor: The annual meeting of the Eaton County Small Animal Association will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall. All goat, poultry and rabbit project members and leaders are encouraged to attend. Plans for the 1993 year will be discussed. Kardel Hall. Knitting leaders will have the chance to spend an even­ ing with the staff at David­ son’s Old Mill Yarn Shop in Eaton Rapids Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Information shared will in­ Approx. 18 acres with frontage on two roads. 1 '/i story home with 4 bedrooms, pole barn. (CH-119) L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield, HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) 36x60 pole barn. Land contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of low land fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Land contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres that has been perked........................................ Contract terms. Exceptional home on approx. 76 acres SOLD AT AUCTION 9/28/92 FOR $300,000!! James and Teresa Heney Jessica Heney Billy Beden Nashville A PRINTER THAT IS Sf Affordable Timely Versatile IS JUST A CALL AWAY! Older home and buildings located on approx. 160 acres of land SOLD AT AUCTION in four parcels on 9/30/92 for $118,000! !• !. UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 Home in Ionia on approx. 19 acres of land with buildings and a home, guest cottage, vacant building lot and lake frontage oh Saubee Lake in Eaton County. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 122% acre farm with good home and buildings and woods. Eaton Rapids area. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Approx. 60 acres of vacant land in Ionia County. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 10 This Week in SPORTS... Maple Valley grid team is challenged by Olivet, but still win No. 27! By Cris Greer Sports Writer The Maple Valley football team kept its regular season winning streak intact with a 14-6 win over Olivet Friday, but it didn't come as easy as the other wins this season. At times, the Eagles put pressure on Maple Valley's offensive and defensive lines and gave them a lot of trouble, something the Lions are not used to. Olivet gave the Lions all they could handle, but the Lions held their composure and did what they needed to do to secure the victory, their 27th consecutive in regular seasons, dating back to 1989. "It was a very hard fought game," said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley started the game impressively after the kickoff, as the defense didn't allow the Eagles to get a first down and got the ball back after an Olivet punt. On their first possession, the Lions drove the ball quickly downfield. But with 5:35 left in the first quarter, a Lion was nailed in the backfield on a third down and nine and then Bryan Carpenter narrowly missed a 37-yard field goal. Then it was Olivet's turn for offensive fireworks. The Eagles put together a great drive, mainly on passes and three penalties, and ended up on the Maple Valley 30-yard line. The first Lion penalty was a personal foul on a late hit. The second was an encroachment call, and that was followed by a pass interference call on a long pass from the Eagles' quarterback. But on the pass play fol­ lowing the interference call, a Lion defender jarred the ball loose from an Eagle receiver and Maple Valley recovered on its own 27yard line. The defensive shot could have saved an Olivet score. At the end of one quarter, the game remained deadlocked at zero all. That didn't last long, how­ ever. To start the second quarter, the Lions put together another drive and marched the ball all the way down to the end zone With 10:26 left in the half, Nikki Grinage ran the ball 17 yards in for the touchdown and a good Carpenter PAT gave Maple Valley the early 7-0 lead. On the ensuing kickoff, the Olivet receiver ran around the outside and handed off to a teammate who ran the ball 65 yards to the Maple Valley 32. On a third down and seven, the Eagles punched the ball in on a 35-yard pass into the end zone. Olivet went for the two-point conversion on a running play, but failed to score and was stopped behind the line of scrimmage. Maple Valley held onto a slim 7-6 lead. The Lions couldn't move the football on their next possession, but kicker Carpenter, as he did all night long, unleashed a 41yard punt to back Olivet onto its 25-yard line. "The kicking game played an important part," said Mittelstaedt. Carpenter had a 39-yard punting average and a 50yard kickoff average for the game. Olivet didn't get a first down and punted the ball away. On the kickoff return, the Lions' Scott English ran the ball back 46 yards to put Maple Valley in scoring position with four minutes left in the half. DOUBLE BENEFIT: EXCEPTIONAL GRAIN QUALITY, GREAT CAPACITY FROM ONE MACHINE ■ From 185-up to 285-hp John Deere Maximizer™ combines. ■ Increased productivity, better quality grain and more of it. ■ Exclusive Quadra-Flo™ cleaning for low-chaff samples. ■ Centered cab with top comfort and convenience ... low maintenance features ... and more! Variable Rate Financing Up to 60 Months The Lions' Nikki Grinage scores the- fir t of his two touchdowns in Maple Valley's 14 6 win over Olivet on Friday night It was Maple Valley's 27th consecutive regular season victor y. But the Lions ran out of time inside the Olivet 20yard line. At this point in the game, Maple Valley's lead seemed like it wasn't enough as they had a slim 7-6 edge at half­ time. The third quarter was filled with great defensive efforts. Maple Valley played great in the secondary by knocking down several Eagle passes and Olivet held the Lions' running game in check at the line of scrimmage. Through most of the third quarter, both teams couldn't get the first downs they needed to advance the ball. In fact, both teams often had to punt after just three plays. Toward the end of the third period, however, the Lions put together another nice drive that was helped by the running of Grinage and an Eagles' face-mask penalty. Maple Valley was once again in scoring posi­ tion. Grinage scored again on a TD run from 5 yards out with 11:17 left in the game. The extra point was good which gave the Lions more breathing room at 14-6. But Olivet was not finished with the Lions. The Eagles' left-handed quarterback continued their impressive aerial attack. With 9:40 left in the game, he unleashed another bomb, a 42-yarder, to Maple Valley's 25-yard line. Olivet worked its way into a fourth down and three with 7:15 left, but the Lion defense came through in this very crucial situation. TOOLS ‘ GOOD DEALS..,ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY Q EQUIPMENT, INC JOHN DEERE South M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. C&W *tO0LSAlEs GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml « 616-527-2724 The Eagles were stopped by literally inches, which was probably one of the most important plays of the game. Maple Valley took over the football on its own 15yard line and was able to run several valuable minutes off the clock. Though Olivet got the ball back one more time. Carpenter nailed another good kick to bury Olivet back on its own 5-yard line. The Eagles failed to get a first down on three straight pass plays and punted the ball away with 1:45 left in the game. Maple Valley had 226 yards in total offense; 150 yards in rushing and quarterback Greg Garn was 3 of 9 passing for 76 yards with no interceptions. Olivet had a total of 169 yards; 33 on the ground and 8 of 15 passing for 136 yards. Mike Trowbridge and Tom Snyder led the Lions in tackles with seven each, followed by Chris Harmon and Grant Simpson with four apiece. "The entire defense played very well against the rush," said Mittelstaedt. "Their leading ball carrier had 16 yards." Maple Valley, now 5-0 for the season overall, will play at Cassopolis on Friday. This will be the Lions first meeting with the Rangers. "They're a gigantic team," said Mittelstaedt. "They have one tackle that's 6-4, 300 lbs. and another that's 6­ 2, 270 lbs. They're a very large team and a very quick team." COBB Ml WIta & Richard R. Cobb, owner*• Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 11 Maple Valley Lions' cross-country team has busy week The boys team won one and lost two at an SMAA jam­ boree, defeating Bellevue 27-28, losing to St. Philip 26-29 and Olivet 21-36. Placing overall in the meet were Matt Bowen, second; Tim Haas, eighth; Dan Rasey, 11th; Andy Swartz, 20th and John Baker, 21st. The boys were also defeated by Saranac 21-39. Bowen placed second, followed by Hass, fifth; Rasey, ninth; Swartz, 11th and Baker 12th. At the 18th annual Carson City invitational on Saturday, the boys totaled 251 points and placed 10th out of 12 teams. Carson City won the meet with 51 points. Placing for Valley was Bowen 24th, 17:53; Hass 42nd, 18:58; Rasey, 55th, 19:39; Swartz, 61st, 19:56 and Baker 69th, 20:45. Hass and Swartz’s times were their personal best for the season so far. The girls team went 3-0 at the jamboree defeating Bellevue 26-31; and Olivet and St. Philip did not field complete teams. Placing overall in the meet for the Lions were Kathyrn Murphy at second place; Cherri Ses­ sions, third; Alicia Golovich, seventh, Spring Javor, eighth; Rachel Thompson, 11th; Jen­ ny Mittelstaedt, 15th, Stacy Harvey, 16th and Jackie Sea­ ly, at 19th. On Thursday, the girls ran past Saranac, 21-36. Murphy, Sessions and Javor finished in first through third place and Thompson was sixth; Mittelstaedt, ninth; Harvey, 10th and Sealy 12th. At Carson City on Saturday the girls totaled 159 points to place fourth out of 17 teams in Class C Division. Edwardsburg won the meet with 109 points. Placing for the Lions were Sessions at second, 19:51; Murphy, third, 19:54; Javor, 41st, 22:46; Golovich, 56th, 23:29; Thompson, 57th, 23:32; Mittelstaedt, 86, 25:16 and Harvey, 91st at 26:10. Sealy ran in the individual and J.V. run and placed 44th with a personal best time of 26:01. Their were four divisions with a total of 361 girl runners at the invitational. Sessions and Murphy posted the seventh and eighth fastest times overall, both their times being personal best. Also, Murphy, became the first freshman girl at Maple Valley to go under 20 minutes. The teams will host a league jamboree today and travel to Lakewood on Thursday for an invitational. Freshmen grid team blanked by Pennfield The freshmen football team was defeated 8-0 by Battle Creek Pennfield on Thursday night. The Lions marched to the Panthers 1-yard line with 35 seconds left in the first half but could not punch it in on two trys. The defensive struggle con­ tinued throughout the second half until the 7:24 mark of the fourth quarter when Pennfield broke loose for a 62-yard touchdown run and converted the extra point. The offense was led by Pete Kelepoury with 71 yards on 19 carries and Josh Brace 35 yards on 7 carries. The defense was led by Dan Rose with 10 tackles and Matt Shaver 12. Josh Brace had a fumble recovery. The next game for the Junior Lions is 7 p.m. Thurs­ day, Oct. 1 at Olivet. Highway signs honor champion track team Motorists approaching Nashville from three direc­ tion now are greeted by signs honoring the 1992 Maple Valley championship girls track team. The blue-and-white signs were put in place last week by workmen with the Michigan Department of Transporation on village limits signs on north and south M-66 and M-79 at the west edge of town. The signs were paid for by private donation, and for two years will replace Nashville's "Friendly Village" logo. The girl Lions last May concluded an oustanding season by winning the Class C track and field title, the school's first state crown in any sport. Lions’ eagers improve to 7-3 for season The Maple Valley girls' basketball team defeated Saranac 82-64 on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Lions jumped out to a 36-20 halftime lead and never looked back in this game. Jennifer Phenix led Maple Valley in scoring with 18 points, followed by Stacy Hawkins, 13; Joy Stine, 11; Stephanie Bouwens, nine and Kelly Eastman, v/ith eight points. Eastman led the Lions with 10 rebounds, while Stine grabbed seven. Holly Taylor led in steals with four, while Bouwens led with five assists. "The girls came out and played extremely well," said Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese. Maple Valley plays at Lansing Christian tonight. Horse Development group to meet All 4-H horse members and leaders are invited to the next 4-H Horse Developmental Committee meeting Thurs­ day, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Kardel Hall on the Charlotte Fairgrounds. The agenda for the evening will cover a report from the fund-raising committee and updates on future youth programs. Lions’ 7th grade gals defeat Olivet and St. Philip Last Monday the seventh grade basketball team defeated Olivet 28-21. It turned out to be a repeat of the first game with Olivet leading through the first three quarters. In the fourth period the Lions outscored Olivet 11-0 for the win. Dawn Stine led the line with seven points, Danielle Watson had six. Emilie Gould led with eight rebounds, Casey Hansbarger had four steals, Melissa Kirwin, Watson, and Stine each had five steals apiece. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the seventh-grade team defeated St. Philip 19-5. Only three girls scored for the Lions, Stine had 14 points and five steals, followed by Katrine Rasey, four points, and Erin Booher, one point. HOME OWNERS! We care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... 1 Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 Lions jayvee eagers even record The Maple Valley junior varsity girls' basketball team broke out of a mild slump last Thursday evening by de­ feating Saranac 38-33. The verdict evened the Maple Valley jayvees' overall season record at 5-5. M.V. 8th grade Nicole Reid had 10 points and Jody Mazurek added eight for the Lions. Jody Hickey contributed five rebounds and four steals to the effort. The Lions the week before lost two ballgames, 42-29 to Pewamo Westphalia Thurs­ day, Sept. 24, and 68-27 to Portland Sept. 22. Robin Hale scored 10 points to pace Maple Valley in the Portland game. Reid scored nine points against Pewamo Westphalia. The Lions will play at Lansing Catholic Central tonight and will be at home Wednesday night against Bat­ tle Creek St. Phillip. eagers lose to St. Philip Nashville 5th and 6th grade gridders improve to 2-2 The Maple Valley eighth grade basketball team lost to Battle Creek St. Philip 44-37 on Wednesday, Sept. 23. By the end of the first quarter the score was 13-12. The high scorers for the game were Mandi Golovich with 12 points followed by Mandy Ashley 10; Erin Hokanson, seven and Jenny Kuempel four. Kuempel had seven steals to lead the Lions and Dana Hamilton and Ashley had five apiece. Hokanson was the leading rebounder with 12. Golovich had four rebounds and four assists. The Nashville fifth and sixth grade football team top­ ped Vermontville 8-0 Satur­ day in a good defensive game. The only score came in the second quarter on a 6-yard run by Tom Powers. Keith Hughes ran in the two-point conversion. The defense was led by Donald Delong with give tackles and Hughes and Scott Ashley with three apiece. Last Saturday Nashville lost YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate to Saranac 8-0 in another good defensive battle. Nashville’s next game will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at Fuller St. School. Strike may affect sports coverage Due to the Maple Valley teachers' and support person­ nel strike, some information on athletic contests may not be coming into the offices at J-Ad Graphics (Maple Valley News or Reminder). Therefore, there may be a smaller amount of sports arti­ cles being written in the Maple Valley News. MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available wrn REALTOR*1 JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS...... .. SANDY LUNDQUIST M£S 726-0223 ....... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ........ 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 852-1543 Eves Congratulations!! Hubert! “READY TO MOVE INTO” • FULLER HEIGHTS IN NASHVILLE - Large Our “Salesperson of the Month” for September JUJBERT DENNIS ranch home with 8 rooms, 1 '/a baths, large lot in subdivision. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appreci­ ate! ! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) LOG HOME ON 3 PLUS ACRES - NEW LISTING: BUILT IN 1989 - ON 10 ACRES -5 acres is wooded. 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, stone fireplace in LR, rec. room in basement, vaulted ceilings in master BR & great room, Andersen windows, oak cabinets, much more!! Call Homer Now! (CH-172) Built in 1987, 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) $24,900 • LAKE ODESSA - BACK ON THE MARKET - 3 bedroom bun­ galow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) JUST LISTED: 3 ACRES OR 1ft ACRES with 1 story, 2 bedroom 5 ACRES • SOUTH OF NASHVILLE 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) home, new furnace, 1 '/a car garage, walkout basement, large lot on M-79. 11 mi. to Charlotte, 30 mi. to Lansing. Call Homer for appt, to see. (CH-171) - VACANT LAND BUILDING DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE - 1200 sq. ft. building, prime business location on M-66. Possible land contract terms. Call Hubert. (N-169) 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Cute farm house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. (F-156) blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 114ACRES(APPR0X.J40AWOODS,68ATILLABLE (Acreages are ap­ prox.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert.(VL-157) NEW VACANT LAND LISTING: 13 ACRES PLUS near MV High School. Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details. Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 6, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery |//anrsr CapisiarAinc. of Values and Ph. 762*0640 of Fresh Meat Market OPEN: 8-8 Mon.-Fri.; 8-6 Sat.; 9-3 Sun. PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1992 • Extra Lean Breaded Semi Boneless Boston Butt Pork steak Pork cutlets Pork Roast S1M Embers Shaved Lean & Meaty Pork & Beef Tyson Chicken Roast Beef Combo Roosts Combo Packs 3¥2 lbs. s1” PRODUCE Genuine Idaho Baking on TV” *M1 ■4■"WMM 4“Aslb.Seen Big Chief AS Potatoe 3 Pack Mich.. Assorted Hurd Squash GROCERIES $jI1 m 1 m M9U 46 oz. Shurfine Granulated Sugar . Beatrice Cello Pack Caramel Apples GROCERIES 99< 43XL Tomato Juice “As Seen on TV” 1 lb. Prince Elbow DO z2n If/A5 9^IM M Macaroni or Spaghetti A Cream Pies “As Seen on TV” 28 oz. Shurfine KUm L3I V Squeeze Ketchup “First of the Season” 14 oz. Banquet 99c 4.8 oz. Lipton’s Heart Noodle Soup Mix f■l Ow Cea. Cranberries *1 69‘ 99c BAKERY 100 ct. Hi-Drl Paper Towels 20 oz. American Meal BEVERAGES Pepsi 8 Pack Plastic Muffin Mixes 12 oz. Baker’s Real m 8 oz. Shurfine, Grated Parmesan Cheese........ 9 V 99 A I SHAKE ’N POUR, GET ONE FREE GOOD WEEK OF OCT.5-OCT. 10, 1992 Only at: VERMONTVILLE GROCERY SUPPLIER CODE 139173 ; Sugar, Plain, Apple Spice Donuts doz.................. DAIRY BUY ONE BISQUICK UWT ONE CWPON MR FAMILY. THIS COUPON HAY HOT K REPRODUCED. RETAILER SENS COUPON TO: CUI RETAIL COWOHS. P.O. SOX 177. MHHtAPOUS, UN 5S4W OR AN AUTHORIZED CLEARING HOUSE. RETAUR. YOU ARC AUTHORIZED TO ACT AS OUR ACCHT AND REDEE M THIS COWON AT TACT VALUE ♦ I OS HAHOUHC H ACCOMMTN OUR REDEMPTOH POLICY. VOID KHE.M. IM 99c 51I5 9 a Chocolate Chips tZ Bread 7 oz. Jiffy Orchard Grove McDonald Dairy Vitamin D I Orange Juice $1 59 J GMMCV75J | Milk O1JR/2UA GINCAGEL E $009 ■I i/2gal. BMWB 99c � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-10-13.pdf dd63186fc936db6190ff8039364c3a85 PDF Text Text mnpL ES8T850F* IW'SONIISVH IS H9HF1H3 S 121 isvi 12/30/99 H12a1stiSngsChPub] Puur icLibrary 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 F %. r Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) ... a localpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 11 — Tuesday, October 13, 1992 Nashville takes first step for non-partisan elections by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A resolution adopted Thurs­ day evening by Nashville Village Council could result in a simplified and less costly procedure for the annual election of village officers. Under a proposed amendment to Nashville’s General Law charter, to make the elections non-partisan, the village could dispense with primary elections normally held in February, provided no more than twice the number of candidates needed for each office filed for the posts. For example, if six hopefuls filed for three open seats on the council, no primary would be necessary. The top three vote-getters in the March general election would win the seats. But if seven or more per­ sons filed for the three open seats, a primary election would be necessary to deter- mine which three names would appear on the general election ballot. In either case there would be no party affiliation declared for any of the candidates, explained Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr., who has long advocated the change and had researched the matter for presentation to the council. “I’m sick of both parties,” said Chaffee. “Instead of looking at what’s good for the country (or village) people look at whether I’m a Democrat or Republican.” Chaffee won his seat on the council last spring as a declared ‘‘no-party’’ i candidate. Officials estimate the village can save from $500 to $600 annually if a primary election is avoided. “Saving money is never a good reason for eliminating elections,” said Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer. “It has been ad- vanced that in village govern­ ment, party politics is irrele­ vant, but I like to think that as a Democrat” people know what I stand for. Dwyer contended that with a non-partisan system “you risk a situation where the same people run over and over, a sort of club” deciding who should be the next candidate. She added that it is a matter of perception. “Sometimes we get to a point where there’s no debate left,” Dwyer noted. “A twoparty system tends to en­ courage discussion; this (non­ partisan system) tends toward cliquishness.” The resolution to change Nashville elections to a non­ partisan system required a two-thirds vote of the council for approval. It passed, 5-1, with Dwyer casting the See Elections, Page 2 Agreement ends 10-day Maple Valley school teacher strike “Valley kids” went back to school last Thursday after a 10-day strike by teachers and support staff ended. The Maple Valley Board of Education and the unions reached tentative agreement on a one-year contract at 4:10 See Agreement, Page 6 Maple Valley kids board buses at Fuller Street Elementary after classes Thurs­ day — their first day back in school after the end of the first teachers' strike ever to hit the district. Strike postpones M.V. Homecoming date 2 weeks Maple Valley’s recentlyended 10-day strike by teachers and support staff has prompted school ad­ ministrators to reschedule the date for the school’s annual Homecoming event. Instead of holding the festivities on Oct. 16, as originally planned, Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, Principal Larry Lenz announced last week. This will allow the high school students time to make plans for their class floats, which are traditionally part of the annual Homecoming Parade, and set other Homecoming week activities. Candidates for MV 1992 Homecoming royalty had been nominated prior to the walkout. The seniors nominated Joel Butler, Mike Trowbridge and Tom Snyder for king, and Becky Cor­ kwell, Darcy Schantz and Cassie Appelman as queen. Selection of the royal couple will be by student balloting, but announcement of the winners will not be made until halftime ceremonies during the Lions’ game with Portland. Underclassmen also have named a prince and princess to represent their individual grades. The juniors chose Brent Stine and Stephanie Bouwens; the sophomores selected Jeff Pennington and Sarah Leep; and the freshmen, Pete Kellepourey and Tracy Hickey. Though the Homecoming Maple Valley seniors selected by their classmates as candidates for 1992 Homecoming King and Queen are (from row, from left) Becky Corkwell, Darcy Schantz, Cassie Appelman; (back) Joel Butler, Mike Trowbridge and Tom Snyder. date has been changed, a separate activity planned for that evening will remain as originally scheduled. A pig­ kissing fund-raiser sponsored by the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation will come off as plann­ ed during halftime of the Maple Valley-Bellevue game Oct. 16. Posing in front of the school's billboard the day the strike ended are Prince and Princess couples representing Maple Valley grades 9-11. The underclassmen will serve as members of the Homecoming court. From left are freshmen Pete Kellepourey and Tracy Hickey; sophomores Jeff Pennington and Sarah Leep; and juniors Brent Stine and Stephanie Bouwens. Six men in the community are collecting penny votes to see who will be the lucky one to kiss the six-week-old piglet provided by local farmer Jim Heyboer. All proceeds of the contest go to the MVMSF, which since 1987 has awarded a total of $15,500 in scholarships to Maple Valley High School graduates. In This Issue... • Ultralight plane crash injures Hastings man near Nashville • Nashville Council supports public vote on new courts and law building • Methodist parking problems heard by Vermontville Council • Lions’ winning streak haulted by Cassopolis �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 2 Ultralight plane crash injures Hastings man near Nashville by Susaif Hinckley StaffWriter Larry Whitaker, 45, of Hastings, has a habit of falling out of the sky over Nashville. It happened again Tuesday evening (Oct. 6), when his single-passenger ultralight aircraft plunged to the earth in a hay field on the Alden Vin­ cent property on Curtis Road, near the intersection of Reed Street. After the 7:30 p.m. inci­ dent, Whitaker is in Pennock Hospital at Hastings with a double fracuture of the left leg. He is expected to be laid up for six months, a family spokesperson said Wednesday. In addition to the leg injury, he sustained an eight-inch arm laceration. In the summer of 1991, Whitaker crashed in an another ultralight plane into a corn field on the Earl Wilson property on Thomapple Lake Road, northwest ofNashville. The earier crash was at­ tributed to failure ofone ofthe two chain saw engines power­ ing the aircraft. The pilot did not know the cause of Tues­ day’s crash. ‘‘It didn’t quit, it was runn­ ing good,” said Whitaker as Nashville ambulance person­ nel prepared him for transit to NASHVILLE AMBULANCE BENEFIT DANCE at the Nashville V.F.W. Post October 17 (Sweetest Day) 9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. the hospital. “For’some reason, it started down. ” Whitaker said he was at about 100 feet altitude when the incident happened. He had just taken off from the property of his sister and brother-inlaw, Anna and Forrest Burd, who live on Curtis Road across from the site of the crash. Alden Vincent said he was at the back of his field shovel­ ing dirt when he heard the plane and looked up. “About 30 feet up it just nose dived,” he said. Vincent ran to the site of the crash, to aid the pilot, whom he found conscious and able to speak, then ran to his house to sum­ mon help. Vincent’s children, seeing the commotion, had already made the call, so he returned to the scene to attend Whitaker until emergency personnel arrived. The plane is considered a total loss. “It’s junk,” quipped Burd. Donation: $5.00 Single • $8.00 Couple Music by ... D.J.’s FOR HIRE Door Prizes • 50/50 Raffle ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TRAINING EQUIPMENT 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, its only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. Life Home Car Business Garage Sale Trumble Agency MOVING SALE Some furni­ ture, some arts and crafts, bedding, dishes, lots more! Oct 15-16, 9am-5pm, 109 Lentz Street, Nashville. 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship Worship........11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Stud 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR " ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School .... 10am Sunday: A.M. Worship......... n n a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR dissenting vote and Trustee Richard Tobias absent. The matter will go before the voters after the proposal first goes to the state’s at­ torney general for review and recommendation. In another matter Thursday, council voted to pay $1,250 to the state Department ofHealth for fines assessed earlier this year under the Michigan Oc­ cupational Safety and Health Act. The fines were levied after a state inspector found that air testing equipment used in sewer and water department work was malfunctioning and that the village had no written policy-or training program on proper procedures for enter­ ing confined spaces such as manholes, where the equip- For Rent —Tkl No Prt6&*nPeop&r FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS, FEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED in town Vermontvil­ le.' Large unfurnished one bedroom, own bathroom and kitchen space, washer and dryer, large yard, children ok, utilities included. Need references. 726-0236, evenings. NASHVILLE 5510 Guy Rd., remodeled 3 bedroom farm house, available Nov. 1, $545 month, $545 deposit, no pets, Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. ^Auto-Owners Insurance Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at biOOp^m. REV. LEON POHL Nashville emergency personnel attend to pilot Larry Whitaker after the evening crash at Nashville. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service..... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... ed.,4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD continued from front page ment is used to detect poten­ tially deadly gases. New testing equipment has been purchased at the cost of $1,800 and entry guidelines have been adopted as part of the state-ordered compliance. Dwyer noted that there have been cases in Michigan where workers have died, but in which MIOSHA fines were not as stiff as those imposed on Nashville. “What they are penalizing us for is not the seriousness of the violation, but what they perceive as a bad attitude,” she said. Dwyer said MIOSHA bureaucracy was upset because earlier warnings were ignored. . In other business Thursday, the council: Gave Police Chief Gene Koetje permission to seek bids on a new police car within limitations of $15,263 now in the police car fund, plus trade- in of the present 1990 car, which is approaching 90,000 in mileage. — Approved transfer of a liquor license at 223 N. Main Street from Ritchey Enter­ prises Inc. to MAH Inc. — Tabled adoption of a Equal Employment Oppor­ tunity program which, when in place, should make it easier for the village to qualify for government grants. — Approved a bid from Ayles Tree Service of Potter­ ville for the village’s annual tree trimming and cutting pro­ ject, at the rate of $45 per hour and $35 per stump Temoval. — Rescinded a decision made last month that only loose leaves would be picked up this fall at residential curbsides by the village Department of Public Works. Bagg­ ed leaves will be accepted also, the council agreed Thursday. Diana’s Place The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone 852-9481 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7p REV. ALAN METTLER 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ......10 a.m. A.M. Service......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7;30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 3 Nashville Council supports public vote on new county building by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Residents of Barry County should have an opportunity to vote on the proposed new Barry County Courts and Law building, the majority of Nashille Village Council members decided Thursday. In a 4-2 vote, the council went on record as supporting a public referendum on whether the county should build a new Courts and Law building. The matter was brought before the council by Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer, whose husband, Robert Dwyer, is one of the organizers of a county-wide petition drive to collect the signatures ofnearly 4,000 registered voter by Thursday, Oct. 15, to force a referendum on the proposal. Robert Dwyer is Democartic candidate in the Nov. 3 election for Fifth District Barry County Commissioner, representing Castleton, Maple Grove and Woodland townships. The county Board of Com­ missioners Aug. 27 voted to spend $2,775 million in bond­ ed debt foi costs of acquiring, constructii.g, furnishing, equipping and maintaining a new 30,000-square-foot Courts and Law building to replace the present facility, a renovated church, at 220 W. Court Street in Hastings. “The building’s got pro­ blems, I don’t think anyone disputes that,” Carol Dwyer told the Nashville council Thursday. “Maybe a new Courts and Law building is what we need, (but) it seems appropriate to put the question to the voters.” Trustee Richard Chaffee Jr. questioned the wisdom of spending an estimated $3,000 to conduct an election that might result in only reaffirm­ ing a decision already made by co inty officials. “Spending $3,000 should not stand in the way of giving the people a voice,” said C ( Spending $3,000 should not stand in the way of giving the people a .. voice. — Carol Dwyer Carol Dwyer. “It’s not a question of whether you feel we need a new Courts and Law building but a matter of whether the public has a right to say ‘yes’ or ‘no.’” Obituaries Bradley A. Cushing General Motors in Lansing. PUNTA GORDA, Mr. Cushing enjoyed fish­ FLORIDA - Bradley A. Cush­ ing, 31, of Punta Gorda, Flori­ ing, hunting, water skiing, and da, passed away Wednesday, being with his wife and three October 7, 1992 at Medical children. He is Survived by his wife, Center Hospital in Punta Lori, children: Marcus, Taylor Gorda. He was bom in Grayling on Mae, and Chase Allen; mother: July 12,1961. He was raised in Sharon Davis ofVenice, Flori­ the Vermontville-Nashville da, brothers: Brian Davis of area graduating from Maple Nokomis, Florida, and John Valley High School in 1979. Davis of Sarasota, Florida., Mr. Cushing married Lori sister: Brenda Sandin of Musser five years ago and they Bellevue; grandmother: Tena moved to Florida 1-1/2 years Myers of Lansing; mother-in­ ago from Vermontville. law and father-in-law: Jean He owned and operated and Ron Musser of Vermont­ Liberty Lawn and Landscap­ ville; brothers-in-law: John ing and previously worked at Musser of Vermontville, and Rowdy (Penny) Musser of Nashville; sister-in-law: Lisa (Don) Mulvaney of Vermont­ ville; also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his dad, John Davis. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home in Nashville with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial will be at the Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Bradley Cushing Memorial Fund. Pete (Pierre A.) Worden NASHVILLE - Pete (Pierre A.) Worden, 55, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, October 11, 1992 at the home of his sister, Helen Smith who cared for him recently in Shaftsburg. He was bom in Lansing and attended Lansing Eastern High School. He joined the Navy in 1954 serving with the Pacific Reserve Fleet until 1958. He served in the 1073rd Mainte­ nance Company, Greenville, with the National Guard from 1983 to February of 1992. His National Guard Unit was assigned to serve in Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and at the age 53 served his country in the Army in Opera­ tion Desert Storm. He was a truck driver for Service Beer Distributer, Standard Block, both in Lansing, and the Hometown Lumber Company in Nashville. He also was a self employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and being with his friends. He was a member of VFW Post 8260 in Nashville and the 1073rd National Guard Post in Greenville. Mr. Worden is survived by daughters, Kim Worden of Kalamazoo; son, Gregg Worden and his children: Dana and Cody of Charlotte; son, Brad (Pam) Worden of Holt and their children: Jessica, Daniel, Nicholas and Ashleh; son, Marc Worden of Lansing and his son, Matthew; mother, Bea Foreman of Lansing; brother, Clayton (Mattie) of Tampa, Florida; sister, Patricia (Gayion) Tucker of Perry; brother, Don (Helen) Barlow of Vermontville; sisters, Sue (Harland) Surbeck, Shaftsburg, Helen (Herb) Smith of Shaftsburg; brothers, Max Foreman of Lansing, Douglas Foreman of Canton, Randy Foreman of Barrytown, New York; also several nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held Tues­ day, October 13 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Maple Ron Pearson Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville. Funeral services will beheld 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, with Pastor Herb Smith from the Community Bible Church offi­ ciating. Full military graveside service will be at Oak Plain Cemetery, Shaftsburg at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pete Worden Memorial Fund. We’ve Got It Al home owned independence convenience friendliness personalized service checking savings loans bank by mail safe deposit 24-hour banking Just Ask Us Eaton Federal __ HASTINGS - Ron Pearson, 32, ofHastings and formerly of the Nashville area and Harri­ son, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 1992 of injuries sustained in an accident. Mr. Pearson was bom in Cadillac on May 27, 1960, the son of Bennie L. and Shirley Joan (Reames) Pearson. He was raised in Harrison and attended Harrison schools. He graduated from Maple Valley High School Adult Education in 1991 in Nashville. He was married to Barb Hummell in Detroit on Octob­ er 28,1981. He was employed by Norm Davis Roofing. Mr. Pearson enjoyed bowl­ ing, fishing, hunting, collect­ ing guns, reading books, espe­ cially Louis L’Armour West­ ern novels, and watching John Wayne movies and Star Trek movies. Mr. Pearson is survived by his wife, Barb; mother and step-father, Shirley and Ralph Currier of Pulaski, Tennessee; brothers, David Pearson of Harrison, Dale Pearson of Georgia, Buddy Reames of Colorado, Bennie Pearson and Ernest Pearson, both of Harri­ son, Johnny Pearson of Pula­ ski, Tennessee; sisters, Donna Stolberg of Muskegon, Georgeann Hobby and Bonnie Osborn of Pulaski, Tennessee; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Bennie L. Pearson in 1978. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Ron Pearson Memorial Fund. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FDIC INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Florida, Kansas disasters affected Nashville in 1926 A devastating Florida hur­ ricane and a serious flood in Kansas touched the lives of Nashville residents who had been recent visitors in those states when the disasters oc­ curred there 66 years ago. First-hand reports of these events appeared along with other news of the day in The Nashville News issue of Oct. 14, 1926. Loses boarding place in Florida disaster E.G. Rothaar has been con­ gratulating himself that he returned home from Florida just in time to escape the disastrous hurricane, and a re­ cent letter from Mrs. Frank Wertz of Lake Worth, Fla., brings the information that his boarding place was complete­ ly wrecked, so he has ample reason to be thankful. Writing to Mrs. Rothaar, Mrs. Wertz states: “Just a few lines to congratulate you upon the safety of your hus­ band. We read in The News last week that Earl was home, and wonder if he knows that the house where he was stay­ ing was completely destroyed by the hurricane and most likely, had he been there, he would never had told the story. “We drove over to look him up the Sunday following the storm, and found the drug store where he said to turn was a complete wreck, and also the first house across the tracks. We inquired at the next house and found that no one was home at the time of the storm, but that three Michigan men had been living there and Earl was one. “Fort Lauderdale is cer­ tainly a sorry looking place. Words fail to describe the pitiful condition. Homes wrecked everwhere — water standing everywhere and sad­ faced people everywhere, as you might expect. Mattresses, rugs, etc., hanging around every conceivable place in endeavor to dry and save them. It sure was a terrible storm. “We didn’t suffer any loss or damage particularly, it only kept us busy mopping water all a.m., as it beat in around doors and windows-and soak­ ed one rug to saturation. We only got a 90-mile gale here, but believe me, that’s as fast as I care anything about. Con­ siderable damage, but nothing to compare with the towns further south. They got 140 to 150 mile gales. “Maurice was on duty with the National Guards at Miami for a week following the storm, and it was some ex­ perience. Big freighters wash­ ed way up in the city park made some sight, and dead bodies floating around was rather too much for him. “Let us hope there will be no more. Two such storms are enough to last me always. It is really the third bad storm this year, but there seems to have been storms all over the coun­ try, from newspaper reports, so guess it doesn’t make much difference ..where one meets his fate.” \ Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Mayo in Kansas during flood Mr. and Mrs. Fred. J. Mayo of Maple Grove, who are spending a month with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Will Mason, of Winfield, Kansas, write that they arriv­ ed in Winfield on Sunday evening, Oct. 3, just in time to experience the worst of the serious flood in that section. Their train was very late and the last one into Winfield from the east, train service be­ ing suspended for two days because of bridge washouts and water on the tracks. They also sent a copy ofthe Winfield Daily Courier on Oct. 4, which tells a graphic story of the flood. Eight inches of rain fell on Saturday and Sunday, and the flood reached its highest stage on Monday afternoon. The river broke out of its banks Sunday night, and in a few hours the city was divided by a stream more than three blocks wide that swept rapidly through the center of town, but Winfield citizens had learned a lesson from the flood of 1923 and many of them had already moved their household goods either to the second story or to higher ground. The high water, which was general throughout southern Kansas and the edge of Oklahoma, resulted in three deaths and much property damage, sending thousands of lowland residents from their homes. Community Club holds splendid meeting The second meeting of the Nashville Community Club for this year was held Monday evening at the auditorium and surely was a success, from the splendid meat-pie supper to the very close of the evening. Much credit is due the ladies who put on the supper, for the delicious and tempting viands and the smooth and efficient way in which it was served. It had the true taste of a “Methodist Church supper” and everyone throughly en­ joyed it.» There was good representa­ tion of our rural friends there also, as well as the townspeo­ ple. C.W. Pennock had charge of the business meeting, which was very short, and after some com­ munity singing, led by Rev. G. E. Wright with Mrs. Wright as accompanist, Mr. Pennock introduced the toastmaster for the evening. Mrs. Gail Lykins sang two vocal solos, accompanied by Mrs. Charles Betts... Both were well rendered, and received a hearty encore. Miss Elizabeth Gibson then played a piano solo, and graciously responded with an encore number...Mrs. Gor­ don Edmonds sang in her usual sweet voice, accom­ panied by the Misses Elizabeth Smith at the piano and Gladys Remington with a violin obligato. Her solo was well received, and she sang a second number. An impromptu speech was given by Calvin Bancroft of Hastings, which consisted of a few well chosen words very fitting to the occasion and enlightened with inspiring thought and a peppy, humorous way of putting it across. The Evangelical Church was raised in 1926 to add a basement with improvements that included a kitchen, lavatories and a furnace room. Over the years the shape of the church changed dramatically. The section at right in this fono '1* photo, was bui,t in 1886- The wing and bell tower at left were added in 1903. Additional remodeling took place in 1957. Today the Evangelical building houses the Nashville Baptists, who have greatly expanded the facility. A fund-raising concert sponsored by the Clover Leaf Class of the Evangelical Church was a big success on a rainy evening in October 1926. Formed in 1904 as a Sunday School class for young girls, the organization grew to adulthood with the original members (standing, left to right) Mabie Wilcox, Pauline Kunz, Olive Walker, Stella Smith, May Rothaar, Cecile Zuschnitt, (seated, from left) Zaida Keyes, Carrie Appelman, teacher Elsie Titmarsh, Leah Walrath and Mildred Purchis. The Clover Leaf Class in the Perry residence on Mid­ The speaker for the evening brought the concert company dle Street. was the Rev. R.J. Slee, — L.W. Calkins has gone Methodist minister, also from here with the idea in view to Hastings. He took for his sub­ help pay for the improvements to Chicago to spend the winter. ject “Salt,” and presented on the Evangelical church. — Mrs. W.B. Bera is atten­ some interesting and amusing They have already pledged facts on the subject. He por­ and paid $100 and are now on ding Grand Chapter at their second hundred. Surely Saginaw this week as a trayed historical traits of the much credit is due them. delegate from the Nashville use of salt, how the The concert netted them a Order of Eastern Star lodge. superstitious ideas concerning nice little sum to go for a good — Elder J.W. Roach of salt have come to us, and the cause. This is the first enter­ Vermontville will preach at place “salt” had in religious tainment of this kind that the the home of Mrs. Joseph Mix teachings and customs. His talk was very entertain­ Clover Leaf has ever attemp­ Sunday afteroon at one ing, and held the attention of ted, but it has met with such o’clock. Everybody is invited. success that perhaps in some — Fred Ackett has com­ the crowd to the close. future time will again give menced the erection of a small After another song by the Nashville another splendid bungalow on his lot on the audience, the meeting was entertainment. north side of East Reed Street. closed by the Rev. Slee. The Frank Kellogg is doing the whole affair showed a new Local News work. and inspiring feeling, and — Fred. G. Baker, — Mr. and Mrs. Elden everyone enjoyed every manager of the Monesyworth Hecker of Charlotte are mov­ minute of the evening. Sales Co., has sold an interest ing their household goods into the Bert Foster residence on Dance Friday night at Chief in the business to Perry A. Van Tuyl, who has been the south side, this week. As-Ka-Saw — Wayne Kidder from Messrs. Cole & Wade of clerking for him for a couple of months. They are now Chicago and Miss Ethelyn Thomapple are advertising a operating stores both here and Kidder of Racine, Wisconsin, special dance at Chief As-Kacalled on LA. Nauve Saturday Saw pavilion Friday night of at Charlotte. — Brandstetter Motor Sales evening and returned home this week, featuring Mr. Co., the Oakland-Pontiac Sunday. Ebmeyer of Kalamazoo and representatives for this sec­ — The Bible Searchers’ his famous club orchestra, one tion, have decided to open a class of the Evangelical S.S. ofthe finest seven-piece dance branch at Hastings, and are will hold a baked goods sale bands in this section of the having a new show room built Saturday, Oct. 16, at Kunz's state. - The bill for the dance on East Main Street, just east ice cream parlor at 2 p.m. will be $1, plus 10 cents war of the Standard Oil station. Come. tax. Mr. Brandstetter has moved — Mrs. Dave Kunz, Mrs. C.L.C. concert his family to Nashville, occu­ Lydia Lathrop and daughter, The program by the Marcia pying the Bosworth property Julia, and Mrs. Elsie Tucker Lewis Concert Co., under the on Sherman Street, and both of Hastings returned Saturday auspices of the Clover Leaf he and Mr. Wills will be from their trip to Ohio and Class of the Evangelical located here until the first of Niagara Falls. Church, drew a good house the year, after which the latter — The Rev. S.H. Dull and Tuesday evening in spite of will take charge of the wife, who will soon begin a the rain. Those who braved Hastings office. pastorate at the First Baptist the rain were doubly repaid, — Mr. and Mrs. Dan Garl- Church at St. Johns, were for Nashville has never been inger made a business trip to overnight visitors of the Rev. given as rare a treat. Niles and South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. Arthur Longfield Miss Lewis has a voice of Monday and Tuesday. They Monday. great power and beauty. She saw the wonderful grape — Emmet Feighner of has a charming personality, vineyards at Paw Paw, and the Detroit was in the village which at once captivated her potato vines all green, as Jack Saturday, and reports the ar­ audience. Frost did not get them there. rival of a grandson at the Albin Preusse, violinist, — Roe Tuttle, who came home of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley also won hearty applause from home from Ann Arbor to Feighner in Detroit Oct. 7. the audience. He is surely a spend the weekend, is confin­ — The Main Street division master of the violin. He caus­ ed to the house with intestinal ofthe Ladies' Aid Society will ed quite a few smiles when he flu. Roe doesn't relish the meet Friday afternoon, Oct. announced his numbers as he idea, because he is anxious to 15, with Mrs. F.D. Green to talks very broken, having get back into the harness at make arrangements for the come here from Germany Ann Arbor. Halloween Fair. three years ago. .— C. Winchell and Dell No little credit must be Cazier were convicted in cir­ given to Mrs. Helen Baker cuit court last week on a Rose, pianist, for her very charge of possession of liquor wonderful accompaniments, and were assessed a fine of ■ Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E which added very much to the $50 each and a jail sentence of program. 30 days. — Le.Roy Swarts has traded ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 We will surely welcome these people very heartily if his—proepeortyyy fwoarr psroapserrtay ein ETHURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.S ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g they ever return to Nashville Charlotte. uiiniiiiiBitffciftiiiiiiiiimii to give another concert. — Dale DeVinc has moved i BINGO i �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 5 Science offers chemical reason for changing colors Native American myth relates fall leaf colors to the slaying of the Great Bear in the heavens. As legend has it, the bear’s blood turns some leaves red, and spattering fat from the pot where the hunters cook the meat turns other leaves yellow. Another story attributes fall leaf colors to Jack Frost’s paint brush. The scientific explanation relies on chemistry rather than fantasy. “The principal reason for leaves’ turning color is the shortening day length,” ex­ plains Allen Krizek, Eaton County Extension Director. the yellow and orange “Chemical changes occur in pigments that have been there the leaves in response to the all along become more changing light.” apparent.” During the growing season, The yellow, brown and leaves are green because of orange colors common to the chlorophyll they contain. birch, hickory, aspen and Chlorophyll is key to the pro­ some maples come from a cess by which leaves use group of pigments called sunlight and carbon dioxide to carotenoid. These are the produce the sugars and star­ pgiments responsible for the ches the tree uses for food. As color of carrots, bananas and long as they are growing, com. Red and purple colors—seen trees continually replenish in oak, sweet gum, dogwoods their supply of chlorophyll. “As the days get shorter and some maples—are caused and cooler, however, the by anthocyanins, the same chlorophyll begins to break pigments that color cherries, down,” Krizek says. “Then grapes, blueberries and ap­ ples. Unlike the green and yellow pigments, antho­ cyanins are not present in the leaf all summer but are pro­ duced in late summer in response to environmental cues. Both kinds of pigments can exercises; Delton, flu shots; occur in the same leaves. The Nashville, Elaine McParlane combination produces the on cancer screening at Heath fiery reds, oranges and Dept. bronzes seen in dogwoods, Thursday, Oct. 15 - sumacs and oaks. Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Though a wide range ofcol­ Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ ors is possible, color does not cises, cards. occur randomly. The basic Friday, Oct. 16 - Hastings, color depends on the kind of cards, exercises, bingo; tree. The intensity of color, Nashville, birthday party; however, varies from year to Woodland, Elaine McParlane year, depending on the on cancer screening at health weather. dept. The conditions most Monday, Oct. 1 9 favorable for brillant reds are Hastings, cards, exercises,, bright, sunny, warm days and line dancing. cool nights. The leaves pro­ Tuesday, Oct. 20 - All sites duce more sugars on warm puzzles; Hastings, Elaine days, and night temperatures McParlane on cancer screen­ below 45 degrees F keep those ing at Health Dept., cards, sugars in the leaves. Pigments exercises. are formed in those sugars, so the more sugars, the more color. When night temperatures are warm, the sugars exit the leaves and colors are less in­ tense. Cloudy, wet weather will tend to dull the fall color display. If an early hard frost occurs that kills leaf tissue, brown colors will predominate. Trees that turn color early are showing signs of stress from drought, insect attack, low soil, fertility, a girdling root or some other problem. Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 14 Fish, baked potato, beets, bread, pudding. Thursday, Oct. 15 Spanish rice, asparagus, carrots, jello. Friday, Oct. 16 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, Italian zucc. squash, bread, fruit. Monday, Oct. 19 Beef pepper steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, fruit. Tuesday, Oct. 20 Sausage and sauerkraut, boiled potatoes, bread, fruit. Events Wednesday, Oct. 14 Hastings, legal aid, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards. Contract settled. School is in session We are looking forward to a successful school year We thank our many supporters! Paid for by Maple Valley Education Association and Maple Valley Education Support Personnel/ECEA/MEA/NEA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 6 JV gridders beat Cassopolis 18-8 The Lions junior varsity football team improved to 4-1 with an 18-8 win over the Cassopolis Rangers. The Lions opened the scor­ ing at 9:52 of the second went in from 4 yards out and the extra point was missed to make the score 12-0 in favor of Maple Valley at halftime. With 29 seconds left in the third quarter, the Lions struck again when Wayne Moore broke loose for a 25-yard touchdown run. The extra point was missed to make the score 18-0. The Rangers got on the scoreboard at the 6:20 mark of the third quarter with a 37-yard pass. The extra point was good to make the final Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lancaster score 18-8. ofNashville are pleased to an­ The offense was led by nounce tthe engagement of Wayne Moore and Cliff their children, Wende E. Lusk Weller with 54 and 58 yards and Mark A. Lancaster. respectively. The defense was Wende is a 1991 graduate led by Damon Patrick with 11 of Harper Creek High School, tackles, while Dan Rose and Battle Creek, and is employed Adam Thayer had eight by Meijer Inc., Battle Creek. apiece. Mark is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by the Coun­ ty Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The wedding is planned for May 22, 1993. quarter when Keith Carpenter went in from 43 yards out and the extra point pass was no good to make the score 6-0. At the 4:52 mark of the se­ cond quarter, Cliff Weller Engagements Luck ■ Lancaster to wed Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Albert of Delton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lusk of Ceresco, and TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO GO THROUGH TOUR GARBAGE Every week, more than 500,000 trees are used to produce the two-thirds of newspapers that are never recycled. We th row aw ay glass bottles and jars to fill the 1,350-foot twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center every two weeks. American consumers and industry throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial airfleet every three months. We throw away enough iron and steel to continuously supply all the nation’s automakers. The ordinary bag of trash you throw away is slowly becoming a serious problem for everybody. Not only are we running out of resources to make the pro ducts we need, but we’re running out of places to put what’s left over. Write the Environmental Defense Fund at: 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010, for a free brochure that will tell you virtually everything you need to know about recycling. The few minutes you take to learn how to recycle will spare us all a lot of garbage later. Lion boy harriers 2-1 at league jamboree, girls first at Lakewood The Maple Valley boys’ cross-country team went 2-1 at last Tuesday’s league jamboree. Matt Bowen finished first and Tim Hass second overall as the boys defeated Bellevue and St. Philip by the score of 26-29 and lost to Olivet 25-33. Also placing for the Lions were Andy Swartz, 12th, Dan Rasey, 18th and John Baker, 22nd. Hass (18:30) and Swartz (19:50) ran their best times of the season at the jamboree. On Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Lakewood Invitational, the boys placed fifth out of six teams. Bowen placed second overall; Hass, 17th; Rasey, 29th; Swartz, 31st and Baker, 35th. The girls’ team defeated Bellevue 35-31 at the jam­ boree, Olivet and St. Philip did not field complete teams. Placing for the girls were Cheri Sessions, second; Kathryn Murphy, third; Spr­ ing Javor, fifth; Rachel Thompson, 10th; Stacy Harvey, 11th; Jenny Mittelstaedt, 15th and Jackie Sea­ ly, 17th. At Lakewood, the girls won their fourth invitational of the season with 33 points, Charlotte was second with 42. Sessions and Murphy placed first and second overall, followed by Javor, fifth; Thompson, ninth; Sealy, 16th; Harvey, 21st; and Mittelstaedt, 24th. Sealy (24:30) and Harvey (25:33) ran their best times of the season at the invitational. The teams will travel to Olivet for a league jamboree today and to Grand Ledge on Saturday for the Greater Lans­ ing Invitational. Lion JV eagers move to 7-5 The Maple Valley junior varsity girls’ basketball team won two games last week over Lansing Christian and St. Phillip. On Tuesday the Lions traveled to Lansing Christian and escaped with a 41-40 win. The Lions trailed by six points with just over four minutes to play and used the press and some good freethrow shooting for the comeback. Tracy Hickey led the Lions with a season-high perfor­ mance of 20 points and seven rebounds. NicOle Reid added nine points and Robin Hale six points and six rebounds. On Wednesday the Tigers of St. Phil came to the valley for the opening of the 1992 league games. The Lions played even in In the Service Sean W. Bitgood Sean W. Bitgood entered the United States Air Force on Sept. 21, according to Master Sergeant Robert Hanes, the Air Force recruiter in Holt. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military train­ ing course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, he will receive technical training in the administration career field and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Bitgood is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Christopher M. Mudry Navy Seaman Recruit Christopher M. Mudry, son of Paul S. and Helen L. Mudry of 1485 Clark Road, Woodland, recently com­ pleted basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego. During the cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. Ron A. Stambaugh Ron A. Stambaugh enlisted in the United States Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP), according to SSgt. Gregory A. Nichel, the Air Force recruiter in Grand Rapids. Stambaugh is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is scheduled for enlistment in the Regular Air Force on Dec. 2, 1992. Upon graduation from the Air Force’s six-week basic training course near San An­ tonio, Texas, he is scheduled to receive technical training in electronics and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. the first quarter 14-14 before going on a 19-0 second quarter run to lead 33-14 at the half. The Lions then held on in the secondhalf enroute to a 50-34 win. Nicole Reid led the attack with 14 points, while Tracy Hickey added 10 points and six rebounds and Jody Hickey eight points, and five rebounds. Vermontville’s 5th and 6th grade gridders beat Lake O Vermontville’s offensive line consisting of Jeff and John Aspinall, Joey Bowers, Kevin Horten, Joey Skelton, Jeff Granger, and Jason Whitemore, held a good Lake Odessa defense to lead K.J. Goodwin to a 45-yard run for the first touchdown, and a 40 yard run for the second T.D. Also assisting in offense were Troy Duffey, Justin VanAlstine and Adam Thompson. The defense played a tough game also as Judson Burpee, K.J. Goodwin, Troy Duffey led with six tackles each, while Ben Shepard had four tackles. John Aspinall, Adam Thompson, Justin VanAlstine, Joey Bowers, each had one fumble recovery and Joey Bowers had one quarterback sack. Troy Duf­ fey had one interception. The next game is against Nashville on Oct. 17. On Oct. 3, Vermontville’s fifth and sixth grade team lost to Nashville, 8-0. Nashville 5th and 6th grade gridders tie Sunfield 8-8 The Nashville fifth and sixth grade football team tied Sunfield 8-8. In another good defensive battle, Nashville opened the scoring early in the fourth quarter. Tyson Vorce ran a quarterback sneak four yards for the touchdown and Rob Clinkscale ran in the twopoint conversion. Sunfield came back to the tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Clinkscale led with four tackles, while Doug Cruther, Andy Adams, Jamie Davis and Keith Hughes all had three. Nashville’s next game will be against Vermontville at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at Fuller St. School. Lions 8th grade eagers defeat Bellevue 42-8 The Maple Valley eighth­ grade girls basketball team defeated Bellevue 42-8 on Monday, Oct. 5. High scorers for the Lions were Mandi Ashley with eight points, and Mandi Golovich and Jenny Kuempel with six apiece. Maple Valley had a total of 35 rebounds. Sarah Hugh led with seven, followed by Ashley five and Bess Ann Martin, Gardner, Erin Hokanson, Emery with four each. Lions 7th grade girls now 5-2 The young Lions lost to Hastings 39-30 on Sept. 29. The game was real close throughout, but Hastings’ size became a big factor in the end. Dawn Stine led the team with 11 points, followed by Melissa Kirwin six and Katrina Rasey, five. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Lions defeated Bellevue at home 43-1. Twelve girls scored for the Lions. Melissa Kirwin led the team with seven, whle Dawn Stine and Erin Booher had six each. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 7 Fall like a second spring for landscape planting Gardeners who didn’t plant trees and shrubs in the spring get another chance this fall. Given halfway normal weather, fall can be a nearly ideal planting time, says Mary McLellan, master gardener coordinator at Michigan State University. Adequate moisture and cool temperatures, combined with relatively warm soil, make for good root growth, she ex­ plains, and that helps plants get established before winter. Most landscape ornamen­ tals can be planted in early fall. Some, including some oaks, poplars, red maple, birch, magnolia, dogwood, hawthorn, hornbeam, tulip tree, sweet gum, yellowood, golden raintree and most fruit trees, are better planted in spr­ ing because of their suscep­ tibility to winter injury. Matching the right plant with the planting site and local growing conditions is the first key step, she points out. Site characteristics to consider is the first key step, she points out. Site characteristics to consider include drainage (some trees and shrubs will tolerate soggy soil; most won’t), exposure to sun and prevailing wind, and soil (clay or sand, compacted or not, fertile or not, etc.). Plant traits to consider are mature size and shape (this determines proper spacing from structures and other plants); susceptibility to pests, diseases and other problems (these relate to future maintenance needs); or­ namental characteristics, such as the presence of flowers, fruit, interesting bark tex­ tures, multiple stems, etc.; and hardiness. “The first issue with har­ diness is survival,” McLellan says. “Marginally hardy plants may survive a mild winter or a series of mild winters in a protected planting site but die when normal weather returns. The second issue is performance. An ex­ otic plant that just barely sur­ vives year after year usually does less for the landscape than a common but better adapted plant that’s thriving and growing well. Its maintenance needs are likely to be higher, too, because of winter injury and increased susceptibility to disease, in­ sect and environmental pro­ blems due to stress.” At planting time, dig a hole twice as big as the plant’s root ball, she advises. A hole bare­ ly big enough for the root ball PROJECT-OF- THE- WEEK by :iW - ,«resli^| .r.rtt ibib 11kk n;n; fctll iH i ■ aatmc ii tump's QM tf ii» br mlibDkOsk Kt ir* fate ill nite ,a a ■ b ifiB'3I^! Craft Patterns™ SANTA-IN-THE-CHIMNEY FULL-COLOR POSTER Caught in the act of descend­ ing into the chimney, Santa hopes to remain in our con fidence by signaling 'Shhh!’. This life-size holiday deco­ ration is easy to make. Two full-color poster sheets (one for Santa, the other for the chimney base) are glued to plywood panel, then cut out with a saber saw or jig saw. Black paint is applied on the edges and back of the figure and a simple stand fashioned to anchor Santainthe ground or to your house. The colored posters also make colorful classroom and bedroom decorations Overall height is 53’ (#1211...$12.95). gj lliifciS® idecagefs Tools Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware • Drywall • Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Anderson Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates Savings Delivery Planning HOMETOWN; LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville ~ 882-0882 CREDIT INC AVAILABLE FREE! 1992 NEW! 1992 HOLIDAY DECORATION BROCHURE Craft Patterns Home Workshop, Dept. HR 3545 Stern Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174 Mail check or money order»VISA/MC 800-747-1429 □ 1211 Santa-in-the-Chimney Color Poster □ 92 “You Can Make It” 100-page Catalog $3.00 IL Residents add 6.5% sales tax - Please print below Name: Address: ALL-NEW 110-TO 145-HP JOHN DEERE 7000 SERIES TRACTORS TWO ALLNEWPOWERSHIFTABLE TRANSMISSIONS ■ All-new 16-speed PowrQuad™ Both transmissions let you shift easily from forward to reverse without clutching, to make loader work even more productive. transmission provides four powershift speeds in four fullysynchronized ranges. ■ All-new ultra-deluxe 19-speed Power Shift transmission offers even smoother shifting and more speed choices. CHECK OUT THE FLEX ADVANTAGE FINANCING $12.95 □ 18 Holiday Decorations Brochure............... ..FREE (Features FULL-COLOR outdoor lawn decorations for Christmas) City: place for mice, which can severely injure or kill young plants over the winter by gnawing on the bark.” Water regularly during dry weather to promote develop­ ment of a sturdy root system. Soak the soil thoroughouly once a week or so, but don’t water so often that it remains waterlogged — roots need air as well as water, and over­ watering will kill them. ImprovementHeadquarters Boy Scout Troop No. 176 of Nashville and No. 648 of Vermontville will be hosts for an open house featuring scout skills and activities Wednes­ day, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Nashville. All interested parties are welcome to attend, including boys interested in scouting and their parents. There will be demonstrations and display of knot tying, first aid, history of campouts attended, ranks and patrols, gear to take on a campout, high adventure, ad­ vancements, cooking, troop history and Order of the Arrow. HOLIDAY I DECORATION BROCHURE can Make it Holiday Projects fia' i a collection of over 100 indoor and outdoor decorations for the holidays. Items include full-color lawn characters that are ready to glue down to plywood. Several । versions of Santa are available: sleigh & reindeer, descendJing ’nt0 chimney, Santa’s | workshop, Santa's train — also, Nativity, Snowman, large <1 Christmas card greeting, toy , soldier, large candy canes and I - 'more! For inside your home, ■ 1 ■ Projects include reindeer plantKers> slelgh< Father and Mother p I Christmas fireplace screens, stocking holders, tablersize lighted church, reindeer and more! (#18...FREE!) Graft PATTERNS'. Planting time is the best moisture and protects against time to stake and guy trees, if alternate freezing and thawing necessary. Whether a tree of the soil, which can damage needs one, two or three stakes the roots and even heave some depends on its size — the big­ smaller plants out of the ger the tree, the more support groun, McLellan notes. it needs. To prevent damage Mulch will also help keep to the tree trunk, use wide, weeds down next year. soft strapping material or pad­ “When you mulch the root ded wire to fasten the tree to zone, do not pile wood chips, the stakes. shredded bark or whatever up Mulching around the base against the trunk,” she cau­ of the tree helps conserve soil tions. “This make a hiding Local Boy Scouts plan ‘open house’ Oct. 21 - 100-page Project Catalog #92...$3.00 r ; j j ]you to sit in doesn’t give roots much room to grow. A big hole, on the other hand, backfilled with loose soil makes for easy root penetra­ tion and quick establishment. Plant the tree or shrub at its original growing level. This may mean trying it in the hole and adjusting the planting depth, either by adding a little soil to the bottom or digging a little deeper. Planting depth is important for root health, McLellan ex­ plains. Planting too deep may suffocate roots; roots too near the surface may dry out. Before filling the hole, make sure that any nonbiodegradable materials — plastic burlap, wire, plastic cord, etc. are removed from the trunk and the root­ ball. Wire and other materials can girdle the trunk, she ex­ plains. And plastic around the roots will constrict their growth. Fill the hole gently but firm­ ly to eliminate air pockets around the roots, but don’t tramp around the base of the plant, McLellan cautions. This can compact the soil and make it difficult for roots to grow. Settle the soil be watering, instead, and add more soil as needed until the tree is firmly anchored. Use extra soil to build a ridge of soil two to four inches high around the margin of the hole — outside the root area. This creates a reservoir for watering. ANALL-NEW BREED OFPOWER THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37, Hastings • State: Zip: 945-9526 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 8 AGREEMENT, continued from frontpage— July 1. Classes started on schedule on Sept. 1. Teacher contract negotia­ tions have been going on since April. A wide disparity in the original MVEA proposal and what the board was offering in salary hikes, plus other con­ tract terms dealing with work­ ing conditions, stalled the talks until a state mediator was called in. Several mediated sessions were held with no success in resolving the stalemate that continued after the two unions formed a bargaining coalition last month. Concessions on both sides brought the teachers’ original 9 percent salary increase re­ quest down to 6.5 percent prior to last week’s final ses­ sion. The board’s original of­ fer of 3.5 had been upped to 5 percent. The final figure has not yet been announced. In the latest talks before the final session, support person- a.m. Wednesday, after a long night of unmediated talks. Terms ofthe settlement will be announced after the con­ tracts are ratified by members of the two unions and the board, an action that was ex­ pected to take place Monday. At press time the teachers and support personnel were slated to vote on the tentative contacts after school. If that was done, said Supt. Dr. Oz­ zie Parks, the matter could then be brought to the board’s regular meeting set for 7 p.m. Monday (Oct. 12) for a ratification vote. “It’s nice to have it over,” said Parks after the strike end­ ed Wednesday. Before the walkout on Sept. 28, members of both the 95-member Maple Valley Education Association and 61-member MV Support Per­ sonnel Association had been working under terms of the old contracts, which expired Sweetest Day ...IS... Sat., Oct. 17 Styles-R-us Sylvia - Wed.-rri. 8:30-5 p.m. Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT nel had requested a 5.5 per­ cent hike. MVEA President Sharlot Sours credits public opinion with helping turn the tide. “The public was able to persuade the board that they were able to negotiate without a mediator,” Sours said Wednesday. “Public influence brought them to the point where they had to negotiate. We have the parents to thank for that.” The coalition team and the board’s team met for two hours Tuesday before a special school board meeting convened at 8 p.m. The board went into closed session before 8:30, but not before parent Jeff Carpenter publicly quizzed each board member about his or her willingness to negotiate. After the board came out of executive session, its neogtiating team and the coalition team returned to the table for four hours of bargaining that finally resulted in the tentative agreements. School was back in full ses­ sion Thursday. Most sports and other extra-curricular ac­ tivities had gone on as usual during the strike despite lack of school bus transportation.o “We have spent a long time getting the contracts in place,” said Parks. “It’s time to get back to the business of what we’re here for, to educate our kids.” The strike was the first ever in the nearly 30-year history of Maple Valley schools. The district was formed in January 1963 with the consolidation of the Nashville and Vermont­ ville schools. It was lesson time again as "Valley" kids returned to school last Thursday. Here, at Nashville's Kellogg Elementary, teacher Sandra Briggs was conducting a remedial reading class for three youngsters in the school library. Vermontville Congregational church plans ‘open house’ Oct. 17 The First Congregational Church in Vermontville has set Saturday, Oct. 17, as the date for an open house for the recently completed educa­ tional wing. The public is invited to tour the addition from 4 to 6 p.m. The new- wing, which holds classrooms and a church of­ fice, is the first addition to the historic church at 110 South Main since it was built and dedicated in 1864. The congregation was formed in 1838 and met in a log cabin until the chapel (now the Academy Museum) was built in the early 1840s on the comer north ofthe present church, Remodeling in 1955 added a basement community room and kitchen known as the Griswold Room to the church facility. Formal dedication of the new wing is set for Sunday, Nov. 8. Vermontville Library gets new computer The Nashville Church of Nazarene The patrons of the Ver­ montville Public Library will have the use of a new CD Rom computer. The computer was purchas­ ed with an LSCA Title I grant of federal dollars made available through the Library of Michigan. The CD Rom computer will provide easy access to a number of common reference tools, including an illustrated encyclopedia, a dictionary of 20th century history, an atlas, legal forms for small businesses, and more. The CD Rom computer is a very easy computer to operate and requires no previous com­ puter experience. The librarians will introduce patrons to “The Basics” to get them started. The CD Rom comes with a printer, so that the informa­ tion patrons find can be printed out and taken home. Oct. 13 th-18th, 1992 Nashville Girl Scouts plan float decorating night Nashville Girl Scouts are invited to a cookout and float decorating night from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the home of Anita Fox, 8681 Thomapple Lake Road. Each girl should contact her leader to see what to bring. Girls are reminded to dress according to the weather. The float is the one on which the Girl Scouts will ride in Maple Valley’s Homecom­ ing Parade Friday, Oct. 30. The girls are to meet at Put­ nam Park on Homecoming night and bring their own can­ dy to throw from the float. Parents are asked to pick up the girls at the entrance gate to the Fuller Street athletic field after the parade. For more information, call Janet Adams, 852-0733. will be celebrating its... 75th ANNIVERSARY Old fashioned revival services with former pastors preaching at 7 p.m. each evening. The public is cordially invited to join us in this special celebration. ■ Get the BOSS'S STAMP OF & APPROVALS ON BOSS'S WEEK Beginning Fri., Oct. 16 The sweetest GIFT Sweetie OF ALL Sweetest October 17 Mapes Family Florist WE DELIVER n 5 p.m. Daily �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 9 on his 66-foot wide lot, while the minimum width called for in the law is 75 feet. Methodist parking programs heard by Vermontville council Several problems regarding parking near the United Methodist Church were con­ sidered by the Vermontville Village Council last Thursday. Gary Reed and the Rev. Bob Kersten represented the church in requesting replace­ ment on East Main Street of handicap parking signs that were removed in a recent pav­ ing job. Council agreed the signs will be replaced and new parking lines will be drawn to change the former angle pat- tern to parallel parking on both sides of the street. Reed also received council approval for the church to establish a graveled parking lot on its property inside the curve of D Street, which circles the side and rear of the church. On another matter, the council agreed with Vermont­ ville Township to move the two jointly-owned voting machines from their current storage spot in the fire station to village hall until the opera house can be made barrier Superintendent’s Corner Property tax plans can hurt schools! _ Adopted a grievance procedure on the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, free for accessibility by the handicapped. The opera house eventually will be used as the local polling place. The machines malfunction­ ed during the August primary election, resulting in a $150 repair bill that was shared equally by the village and township. Village Clerk Sharon Stewart said the repairman at­ tributed the problem to the damp atmosphere in the fire station. In other business Thursday, the council: — Discussed the proposed widening and curbing of Seminary Street between East Main and Washington streets to enhance safety for Maplewood students. Parents use the street as a drop-off and pick-up point for their children, said Stewart, and it is “a safety hazard for school children the way it is.” — Set 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, as the date for a public hearing on a request by John Harwood for a variance to the village’s trailer ordinance. Stewart said Har­ wood seeks to place a trailer after hearing a report on the matter by Trustee Rod Harmon. Another Reason to Choose... ALMA £ COLLEGE 1 #32. Selective Admissions 79% of Alma’s freshmen ranked in the top 25% of their high school classes Requirements that recognize individual strengths Hard to get in, hard to leave Admissions Office Michigan 48801-1599 1-800-321-ALMA BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks On November 3, voters will be asked to cast their ballots on two proposals to reduce their property taxes. Obviously, any plan to reduce our taxes arouses our interest. However, as with any tax we pay, we must look at the total picture, including benefits derived and what other alternatives are available before giving them our approval. The two proposals, known as proposals A and C, would limit the increases on property tax assessments. Proposal A would set the limit at 5 percent or the cost of living, whichever is lower. Proposal C would limit the increase to 3 percent or the inflation rate. Under Proposal C the loss in revenue would (hopefully) be made up by the state. Approval of either of these proposals is expected to reduce funding for our schools even further than at the present time. This year, many schools had funds reduced. The largest in­ creases were 2 percent. The inability of the state to fund our schools now is expected to increase if either of these proposals is successful. Educational groups have stated opposition to these proposals primarily because no alternative source of support is included in them. Most of us have become convinced that another tax, such as the sales or income tax, is needed to replace the in­ creasingly unpopular property tax. Though the property tax has helped us to maintain some degree of local control, it has become increasingly obvious that our schools are under the control ofthe state. Recent state laws have mandated increases in areas such as curriculum, student testing, requirements for diplomas, teacher tenure and labor relations. . If our schools are to achieve what our state leaders and local citizens desire, we will need to have the necessary resources. This cannot be expected to be the result of reducing our com­ mittment to funding, but by funding our schools with an ade­ quate and equitable tax. Recently, some of our legislators advocated replacing the property tax with an increase in the sales tax. That may be a good solution. However, that alternative is not one of the op­ tions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Until such an option is available, we ask our voters to be careful not to jump at the chance to reduce their taxes by voting for a proposal that could hurt our schools. PRICE BUSTERS CORICIDI^ l,ch*B ash Relief , ACUTRIM ORCORICIDIN ’D’ TABIETS24’S m—XIMUM STRENGTH jvjiUMpwthoulpwKriiMioo Cortizone«1(t 2O’S SALE PRICE............... $3.59 INSTANT REDEEMABLE COUPON $1.99 FINAL COST AFTER COUPON................ 1.60 KEPI MAXIMUM STRENGTH rJVl LOTION 6.5 OZ. CORTIZONE-10 CREAM OR OINTMENT TWIN PACK 2 OZ. TOTAL : BUY ONE GET ONE FREE DRIXO Rfi AHTIHlSlAMINt/NASAL DtCON MUPRUN MAALOX SUSTAINSO-AC DON NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER LIQUID 12 OZ. DRIXORAL FLEX-ALL 454 GELeOZ. NUPRIN TABLET ID’S OR AFRIN NASAL SPRAY 15 CO. Maalox MAALOX PLUS TABLETS 50’S ...$2.49 Pain Relief Formula \L ® 200 MG COATED UIUK BUY ONE, GET ONE EPEE BONUS SIZE, 50% FREE Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries TWIN PACK REMBRAMD1 Prices Good thru October 31,1992 TOOTHPASTE 3OZ. fWiiHw TTEWVAfiENT’SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 852-2070 $QE QOEvJeW OvJeW _Expires_ 10/20/92_ • 127 S. Main St., Nashville- 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE NUTRADFRM I OTION 16 OZ............. $5.88 CETAPHIL, CLEANSING LOTION 16 OZ.............. $6.59 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 10 Illegality of strike was not an issue — From Our Readers... Money was the real issue in the strike— Dear editor: I attended a “parents meeting” at the Maple Grove Township Hall. When I entered the building, I was surprised to see so many teachers. For a moment, I thought we would have a disclosure, from both the union, and the school board; with opportunity to ask questions, and maybe even get some answers. I was very disappointedly mistaken. I became suspicious, when I was asked to sign in, and take a blue informational sheet (ob­ viously from the teachers union). The P.U.M.K’s “mission statement” was somewhat en­ couraging. But then, the meeting’s spokesperson, ask­ ed a representative of the teacher’s union, to give us some information. As the evening unfolded, I listened patiently, while short questions were asked by parents (the community), and long, complicated speeches were given by the union’s representative. The spokesperson, apparently presiding over this event, at­ tempted to “keep order,” which encouraged the short questions that were partially answered and then filibustered away. As I looked at the crowd, picking out faces I knew, I soon realized that more than half of the attendants were either teachers, or support staff (and their represen­ tatives). There were no of­ ficial representatives from the school board, and very few questions, from the public were being answered. Then it hit me that we’d been set-up! Here we were, a captive audience of the com­ munity (captured by manners and politeness); listening to a professional negotiator swin- Harvest Festival r Turkey Dinner First Congregational Church — VERMONTVILLE — Family Style with Homemade Pies & Rolls Business Services SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 . die us, just like a used car salesman, into believing that they have valid “issues.” So, sweeping aside proprie­ ty, I began, abruptly and out of turn, to hammer comments into the union rep’s speeches. The final straw was when the representative, of the teachers and support staff unions declared that “It’s not a matter of money. The issue is, they (School Board) are not willing to meet with us.” At this point, I interrupted and asked “for what?” She replied, ‘‘to negotiate.” I continued, “About what?” “Money.” Aha! Finally, the real issue. The next time I attempted to interrupt, the spokesperson “hushed” at me. So, I left in disgust. Conditions didn’t improve. TV-10 News reported inter­ views in which the people were confused about the pro­ blems, and had no idea what they could do to help. Recognize the lies! Money, is the only issue. In 1991 I paid over $3,000 in property taxes. I feel I’ve pur­ chased the right to speak my mind, even if it is rude and out of order. No more taxes! Beccy France Nashville BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment Serving starts ... 5:00 P.M. s6 Adults • s3 Ages 5-10 • Under 5 Free OPEN HOUSE of our New YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Church Addition Precedes Dinner at 4:00 .m. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNN STREET MERNONTMILLE. MICHIGAN 49096 Approx. 10 acres of land fenced for horses, stream. Three bedroom home with attached garage and a pole bam. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (CH-120) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-110. NEW LISTING: Approx. 106 acres of land with approx. 25 acres of woods, fishing site on river, frontage on 3 roads, perked. Land contract terms with low down payment. Approx. 18 acres with frontage on two roads. 1 '/a story home with 4 bedrooms, pole barn. (CH-119) L-106. Approx. 30 acres - perked. Contract terms. Approx. 30 acres located near Vermontville L-108. Approx. 112 acres of low land fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Land contract terms. L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield, 36x60 pole barn. Land contract terms. .SOLD...... ...Paved road location, woods. — UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - Home in Ionia area on approx. 19 acres with buildings and a home, guest cottage, vacant lot and lake frontage on Saubee Lake in Eaton County. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - 122'/, acre-farm with good home and buildings and woods. Eaton Rapids area. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER6 “striking”? Were they push­ ed too far? Sure they were! They took the only action open to them. There has not until recently, been a strike in the history of this school district and employees agreed not to take a raise or two when the economy of the district was at risk, never to regain their loss. Our own history reflects that a strike is usually the con­ sequence of a body of people being pushed to the absolute limit. Perhaps the school staff has been pushed to that limit. But none of this is neither here nor there. Whether the teachers are breaking the law or not is not an issue and is of no importance. The dollar amount to pursue any legal ac­ tion against the teachers, one teacher at a time, as is re­ quired by law, amounts to time and money beyond belief, and this school district cannot afford either. What is an issue and of ex­ treme importance is the education of our children. Let’s settle the issues of classroom size, wages, pay steps, special needs student quotas, insurance and all others. Let us, the community, sup­ port earnest negotiating and a fair and just settlement without making the legtalities of striking an issue. After all, aren’t there always two sides to any confrontation, with both sides having justified reasons for their actions and convictions? Aren’t there comprises to be found if peo­ ple stick together and continue to communicate? Krys Simpson Charlotte Parents’ group was no threat to anyone To the editor: As a parent and as a part of the Maple Valley community, I am for the teachers and for the school board, but most of all for the children and the en­ tire MV area. I have attended all of the Parents United for Maple Valley Kids meetings and will continue to do so. Informed parents, grandparents and community members are of more benefit to everyone than non-informed ones remaining HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation*Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517/726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784,___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner, 517-543-1002. in the dark. I did not attend meetings to “bash” anyone. I simply wanted to know the facts. I admire the teachers and would love to pay them salaries that are more competitive with other districts. I needed to know what we can really afford to offer before I made my decision. I am still somewhat undecided, but have a better understran­ ding than I did before any PUFMVK meetings were held. I am also thankful for the support staff. Without them we could not function, but again without knowing facts how can anyone make a stand? It is my intent to be a positive part of our communi­ ty. I can see no better way than to be informed and to be able to work with other parents, teachers and concern­ ed community members to pull together, to know where we are and find out where we need to go and how to get there. I cannot understand how anyone can consider a parents organization as a threat to anyone. We have always been told the best school systems have the most active parent groups. Isn’t that what we are working for? If anything good can come from this strike it will be a more active community, a more knowledgeable com­ munity, a community pulling together for a common good. Isn’t that what community is all abodt? Maple Valley Resident Michelle Dunkelberger NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING October 22, 1992, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: Virginia Tobias, Larry Archer, Kay Wyble have petitioned the Coun­ cil to abandon the east-west alley be­ tween Middle and Phillips Street. Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk Your Deer Hunting Headquarters • Full Line of Grunt Tubes • Unfiltered Pure Deer Urine • Full Line of Archery Accessories pprox. 60 acres of vacant land in Ionia County. CALI FOR FLYERS ON THESE AUCTIONS! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 To the editor: I recently attended a meeting sponsored by the newly formed PUMVK (Parents United for Maple Valley Kids). I left the meeting with the impression that some ofthe at­ tendees were disgruntled more because “the teachers are breaking the law” by striking, than the real issues. They wanted to know what was being done legally to get the teachers back to work. I suppose that a court oflaw could or would say that the strike is illegal, but let us stop and reflect on our own history. Had our forefathers not struck back at England, perhaps progress would never have come to the New World. What about the Boston Tea Party? Weren’t the par­ ticipants of the Tea Party Chris Stanton 543-0598 BobD GaSrdnietrh 782562-02303519 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN _____ FOR OVER 30 YEARS! • All Brands of Ammunition • Video Rentals JMaJl ASHVILLE HARDWARE SPORTING cm , 233 N. Main St Nashville. Ml 1 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. OPEN: Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page II SJ$& . ww$> llu^ tlSu^ ufVs’IA$IttaS 'aJS>>S??<<k<k tS SNfVV>sAAWJ>>» N>W Svn S’ n 3d. k» t %. J*»V\ n % *W'S> <%s^ 8& sS 8&S *J <s * s 5^S >*<^S"E >^SE'> A>* Pennock, Tendercase offer great service Dear editor: I am writing this letter in hopes that people of Barry County will know of our ex­ periences with two heath care facilities and the doctors and nurses in our area. For some 16 years, we have had considerable occasion to use Pennock Hospital and to leave our loved ones in their care. Most of our experiences started at the registration desk, to the emergency room, x-ray, the lab., operating room, intensive care, and to the bed care on the second or third floor. In the early years, the level of care was good, then it got better. For the last ten or more years, it has been excellent. Professional, caring, con­ siderate people at every sta­ tion in Pennock Hospital have made the experience more en­ joyable than it would have been without them. We believe we are so very lucky to have this facility. Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton and all the employees, janitors, recep­ tionists, aides, orderleys, technicians, cooks, doctors and nurses. The other facility we came in contact with was TenderCare-Hastings. Our experience there can be sum­ med up by two words, “very satisfied.” People who run and work in an extended care facility or nursing home have to be some of the most caring, con­ siderate, dedicated people there are, and TenderCare is blessed with their share. No one treasures the thought of a loved one going to a nursing home, and we were no exception, but we were pleasantly surprised at TenderCare. Our father was treated with respect, compas­ sion and professional care by everyone he came in contact with at TenderCare, as was everyone of us who visited him. The manner in which he was cared for gave us a feel- ing of security that we could leave him in their care without fear for his well-being. Everyone seemed to be plea­ sant and willing to help anyone, patient or visitor. To both Pennock Hospital and TenderCare-Hastings, we express our gratitude. Please treat every patient and visitor in the same manner you treated our loved ones and our family members. Russ and Irene Furlong and Family Nashville *»» S ”'%*■*'■ %■■ ■■ ■ fat «Butane i" WriM^ rm Mklitgtigg jitoil W* Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 14 Pizza on wheels, green beans, fruit jello, butter sandwich. Thursday, Oct. 15 Chicken nuggets/dip, mashed potatoes, pear, jelly sandwich. WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Friday, Oct. 16 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 • Cross Country, Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. • Sr. High Band Competition, Away, Otsego, 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Away, Saranac, 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 • J.V. Football, Home, Cassopolis, 7:00 p.m: • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, Springport, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 • Var. Football, Home, Bellevue, 7:30 p.m. (Parent’s Night) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 • Cross Country, Away, Lansing Invit. at Grand Ledge, ’10:00 a.m. • Cheerleading Competition, S.M.A.A. at Maple Valley, 10:00 a.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Away, Hastings Tourn. Begins Barbeque/bun, potatoes, pear. sweet Monday, Oct. 19 cheese stix, baked beans, pear. Fishwich/bun, Tuesday, Oct. 20 Corndog, green beans, strawberry shortcake. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Community Notices Real Estate Miscellaneous RACE CAR SWAP MEET Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia, MI, Sunday October 18, 9am-6pm, Admission $3. Sell, trade or buy. Refreshments and booth avail­ able. For reservations call 616-527-9687 or 616-527-3361. ANTRIM COUNTY 10 beauti­ fully wooded acres, ideal hunting and camping spot. Near Jordan River and Lake Bellaire. $9,500, $300 down, $125/mo., 11% land contract Call Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, exL A495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm.________________ BRONZE TURKEYS for sale. $25. each. 517-852-1922 evenings. Pets EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm stock a complete line of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies We FOR SALE- ADORABLE WRINKLY ORIENTAL SHAR-PEI puppies, call 671-5819. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. SEASONED HARDWOOD, $35 a facecord. 726-1184. ntiques & Collectible; ANTIQUE SHOW Oct 24 and 25, located at The Barry Expo Center Complex. Right on M-37 just North of Hastings, MI. Both buildings full of quality. Sat 10-9pm., Sun. 10-6pm. $2.00 Adm. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 5th annual 1992 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, ext. 6171 (1-800-724-3268). HELP WANTED Hastings City Bank is accepting applica­ tions for the position ofpart-time teller in our Nashville Branch. Approximately 20-24 hours per week. Successful applicant will enjoy working with the public, be detail oriented and professional in appearance. Apply at the Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, MI 49058, E.O.E. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Special of the Week Ames Plastic Lawn & Leaf Rake $047 ■■ ea. The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall. A trip is planned to Battle Creek, with lunch at he Waterfront Restaurant. Later, a tour of the Goodwill In­ dustries headquarters in the Custer Industrial Park will be taken. The group will learn what happens to donations given to Goodwill, how they are clean­ ed, sorted and processed for re-use. School Lunch Menus Maple Valley High School > >i?*b- Women’s Literary Club to meet While Supplies Reg. *5 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 14 ♦Salad, * Hot dog/bun, ♦Tuna sandwich, french fries, apple, roll/butter, salar bar. Thursday, Oct. 15 ♦Salad, *Mac. and Cheese, ♦Com Dog, green beans, pineapple, bread/butter, salad bar. Friday, Oct. 16 ♦Salad, *Pizza, corn applesauce. Monday, Oct. 19 ♦Salad, ♦Taco’s, lettuce and cheese, peas, peaches. Tuesday, Oct. 20 ♦Salad, *Sloppy Jo/bun, ♦Tuna sandwich, corn, pineapple, bread sticks, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Pet of the Week "Hershey,” this two-year-old, female, spayed shepherd/collie mix is in need of a home. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. Phase II Resale Clothing Tailoring Come in and see our greatest Halloween Costumes we have Winter Coats & Snow Suits for Children Watch for our New location at 130 S. Main St., Across from the Shell Station in Nashville Beginning November 10th. HOURS: 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday thru Friday Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Located at 230 N. Main St., Across from the Post Office in Nashville Eaton Green Development Company Office 543-2022 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 18 • 2-4 p.m. NEW HOME 7825 Allegan 1V4 miles northeast ofVermontville Move to the country. Attractive, comfortable, 3 bedroom home. 1.23 acres on paved road. Vaulted ceiling, quality carpet, spacious kitchen, full basement. Maple Valley Schools. $68,500. 25 minutes from Lansing. Ready for you to move into. Call Earlene J. King, (517) 726-1122 evenings and weekends. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 18 • 2-4 p.m. Great room with vaulted ceiling and slider to extended deck. Bleached oak cabinetry with built-in range and dishwasher, 1st floor laundry, 3 bedrooms, master suite with walk-in closet. $89,000. 17 minutes from Lansing. Ready for you to move into. Call Carol A. Patrick, (517) 543-2004 evenings and weekends. NEW HOME 1005 Eaton Green Drive 2'/i miles east of Charlotte on M-50, south at sign MAPLE VALLEY: $52,500. 3 bedroom home on 2H shaded acres. Newly remodeled living room, dining room and den, all have new carpet. Large deck, 2 compartment basement w/fireplace. Call Earlene J. King, (517) 726-1-122 evenings and weekends. VACANT LAND: We have lots starting at $6,900. Large subdivided lots, protected by restrictions, starting at $19,900, some wooded. OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILUB HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 131 S. Main Vermontville, Ml /2v"HZl Lloyd J. Eaton, Broker 1010 Eaton Green Drive, Charlotte �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 12 This Week in SPORTS... Lions’ winning streak halted at 27 by Cassopolis 39 for 148 yards rushing and 6 of 9 passing for 112 yards by quarterback Greg Gam. The Lions also had two fumbles. Nikki Grinage led the Lions in rushing with 78 yards in 16 carries, while Scott English finished with 51 yards in 13 tries. Steve Hopkins caught two passes for 30 yards and Tom Snyder had two catches for Maple Valley's winning streak was finally snapped at 27 last Friday in a tight football game that was decided by a blocked extra point. Cassopolis beat Maple Valley 14-13 in a close and "hard hitting' battle, according to Lions' Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. "It was a hard-hitting game. Cassopolis is a very talented and quick team," he said. "They are bigger than Maple Valley." Cassopolis had 210 yards in total offense; 47 carries for 205 yards rushing and 2 of 5 passing for 5 yards with failed, which gave the Rangers a 6-0 lead. The Lions scored on the next kickoff return as Grinage ran it 83 yards for the TD with 9:48 to go in the first quarter. Bryan Carpenter kicked the extra point giving Maple Valley a 7-6 lead. The Lions scored again in the first quarter on a 1-yard run by Snyder, but the extra­ point kick was blocked, which proved very crucial in the final outcome. Just before the half, Maple Valley blocked a punt and Lion Jeremy Swift ran the ball toward the end zone and fumbled it, but Maple Valley recovered it. The Lions were on the 1yard line with seconds to go, but a 15-yard penalty brought the ball back to the 16. They attempted a field goal, but one more penalty put them out of range. A Lion was caught without his mouthpiece. Despite all this, it still looked good for Maple Valley at the half as it took a 13-6 lead with them into the locker room. Neither team scored in the third quarter, but the 46 yards. The Rangers took the early lead in the first quarter with 9:59 to go on a 21-yard fumble recovery runback. A Cassopolis player tackled a Lion who fumbled the ball and Ranger Robert Saxton ran it in for the touchdown. Cassopolis went for a twopoint conversion run, but no interceptions and two fumbles. Maple Valley racked up 260 yards in total offense; FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON IF COUPON -ilJ >$1OO Off I $250 Off I Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Minimum *600 Repair. Expires Any Auto Body 1।। Repair & Paint |. Minimum *1300 Repair. xpires* Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.tn, to 5 p.rri. Monday thru Friday MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS WARRANTY • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 room?, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST........... car garage, walkout base­ ment, large lot on M-79. 11 mi. to Charlotte, 30 mi. to Lansing. Call Homer for appt, to see. (CH-171) VERMONTVILLE - LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family^home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more “info”. (V-167) 1984 Fairmont 14x70 mobile home on 2'Z> lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bed­ rooms, range & refrigerator are included, nice deck, small barn & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade - nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) - VACANT LAND 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call D°n. (VL-247) 24 ACRES - VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, , bblacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms CaH Homer.. (VL-359) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreag (Acreages are ap­ prox.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert.(VL-157) NEW VACANT LAND LISTING: 13 ACRES PLUS nea near MV High School Beautiful building site, excellent location,, many trees. Call Hubert for details. Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 5 ACRE - "Country side' 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 ....... 852-1543 Eves. e near Charlotte. Perked. Seller will look at all offers! Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) NEW LISTING: BUILT IN 1989 • ON 10 ACRES-5 acres is wooded. 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, stone fireplace in LR, rec. room in basement, vaulted ceilings in master BR & great room, Andersen windows, oak cabinets, much morel! Call Homer Now! (CH-172) DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! • • • • • • Country Homes Nashville & Vermontville Houses Farms — Large & Small Parcels of Vacant Land Lake Properties Commercial yard line, but missed by inches on a fourth-down play. 15 tackles, followed by Chris Harmon, 10; Kyle Neff, eight and Brent Stine, six. Next up for the Lions is a home game against Bellevue. If the Lions beat Bellevue on Friday, they can win their third straight SMAA Championship, fourth in the last five years. Maple Valley played very hard in the ballgame. The effort that Maple Valley made is something that we can all be proud of," said Mittelstaedt. Snyder led the Lions, now 5-1, 2-0 in the SMAA, with Vermontville 3rd and 4th grade gridders defeat Nashville 20-0 to improve record 4-0 The Vermontville third and fourth grade football team defeated Nashville Blue 20-0 on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Vermontvilles record is 4-0. Travis Kersjes scored from the 22-yard line in the first quarter to put Vermontville on the scoreboard. Kyle Lackscheide carried in the conversion from the 3-yard line. Kersjes had a total of 91 yards in 12 carries. In the second quarter Eric Goris punched it in from the 1-yard line. Goris had a total of 45 yards rushing and one interception for 20 yards. Jason Abfalter scored in the fourth quarter from the 1 and rushed for 34 yards. Other ball carriers were Tim Wawiemia and Justin Hoisington with 3 yards each. Wawiernia had one comple­ tion to Corey Williams for 5 yards. Eric Goris led with eight tackles, followed by Kenny Lindsey and Wawiemia with five each, Kersjes three, Chris Ripley and Abfalter had two each and Kyle Lackscheide had one. Vermontville’s third and fourth grade team finished its season against Nashville White on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Nashville Blue on Satur­ day, Oct. 17 at Fuller Street. Both games start at 10 a.m. Mulberry Fore part owner named to State Golf Board position Tad Davis, part owner of Mujberry Fore golf course and a Hastings resident, recently was elected to the Michigan Association of Public Golf Courses. The MAPGC is in charge of setting policies for the association, long-term and strategic planning and overseeing political action. The Board meets formally six times a year at different resorts belonging to the MAPGC and runs its elections every three years. Davis, who's in his second year as part > owner, was nominated by the 84-member association during the group's last meeting on Sept. 20-22 at the Crystal Mountain Golf Resort. NOW $57,500! PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING: VERMONTVILLE - ON 3 ACRES - 1 STORY, 2 BED­ ROOM HOME - New furnace, 116 REALTOR* Rangers put a drive together in the fourth and with 9:50 to go in the game, scored on a 6-yard run. Cassopolis ran a successful quarterback bootleg around the end for the two-point conversion, which gave them a 14-13 lead. The Lions drove the foot­ ball to the Cassopolis 30- Lions grad is Bulldog of the Week Maple Valley High School graduate Cody Mattson shared the honor "Bulldog of the Week" last week with a teammate of his at Ferris State University. Mattson had two tackles as the standout on specialty teams in Ferris' 23-12 victory Oct. 3 over Northern Michi­ gan University. He also pressured the punter several times and partially blocked a punt early in the game to set the defensive tone. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 "It was a position that I wanted to get involved with," said Davis. "I think the organization needs a lot of restructuring. There are over 600 public golf courses in the state of Michigan and we only have 84 members. It's time to get something rolling," added Davis. Also, many golf courses are being fingered as the bad guys in fungicide and pesticide use and Davis wants to set the record straight. "They (golf courses) are not as heavy into pesticides as agriculture and other businesses. We want to show the public that we're not the bad guys," said Davis. "We're trying to use integrated pest management to let the environment control the pests instead of chemicals," explained Davis. "Lobbying and public awareness are my main two goals." M.V. golf team takes Middleville 167-189 The Maple Valley golf team defeated Middleville 167­ 189 on Monday, Oct. 5. The Lions' Kyle Booher was the medalist with a score of 38. Other Maple Valley scorers were Matt Mace, 41; Brian Steward, 43, and Craig Hamilton, 45. Tim Keizer led Middleville in scoring with a 43, followed by Brad Williams, 45; Marty Bender, 48 and Andy Meyers, 53. The Maple Valley junior varsity also defeated the Middleville jayvees 196-216. Travis Graham led the scoring for the Lions with a 46, followed by Jason Cook, 48; Barry Brandt, 50 and Rich Waara 52. Jason Tutsch led Middleville with a score of 45, followed by Dan Kenyon, 56; Martijn Heemeis, 57 and Zach Kinney 58. COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner'* Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �WE ARE THE LARGEST & MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN BARRY COUNTY SPECIALIZING IN MULTI-COLOR AND 4 COLOR PROCESS WORK WHERE NO JOB IS TOO BIGAND NEVER TOO SMALL! • Letterheads • Folders • Business cards • Books • Invitations • Brochures • Labels • Posters • Political Signs • Rubber Stamps • Balloons • Newsletters • Calendars PICK-UP AND DELIVERY MAILING SERVICE COMPLETE BINDERY WEB AND SHEET FED OFFSET PRINTING • Stickers • Annual Reports • Flyers SERVICING KALAMAZOO, GRAND RAPIDS, BATTLE CREEK, LANSING AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DAILY! • Tags • Envelopes Tickets • Business Forms • Computer Forms • catalogs If you're in need of creative ideas for your printing needs, come see our trained staff at J-Ad Graphics, we can help you achieve the look you want in your next printing project with state-of-the-art typesetting and creative design. FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH PRINT SHOP Barry County's Largest and Most Complete Printing Facility *6161945-5078 (616) 945-5192 Located at... 1952 N. BROADWAY IN HASTINGS Just North of the city Limits �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 14 Maple Valley gal eagers win a pair of games, improve to 9-3 or 30 turnovers that we forced on them, it could have been a very costly evening," said Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese, whose team improved to 9-3, 1-0 in the SMAA. The Lions led at the half The Maple Valley girls' basketball team turned the ball over a team-high 40 times, but still got the win over Battle Creek St. Philip 59-45 on Wednesday, Oct. 7. "If it hadn't been for the 29 Educational report meeting planned for 6:30 tonight! accomplishments of the building school improvement planning process for the 1991-92 school year. Components such as the junior-senior high core cur­ riculum, student achievement and parent conference par­ ticipation will be presented. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr High School Principal Larry Lenz invites parents and interested community members to hear about the second annual Educational Report Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The meeting will highlight If* ft Irr V1 ft NOTICE i Nashville Residen s! & There will be no leaf pick up in Lg Ithe Village before October 26, 1 1-1992. Please do not rake any 4 leaves into the street ^October 22, 1992. Business Services before I'f YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. 'Nashville Village Council L Hr ThfPtoptaPopn^ 27-23, but outscored St. Philip 21-11 in the third quar­ ter to put the game out of reach. Jennifer Phenix led Maple Valley in scoring with 21 points, followed by Joy Stine, 13, and Dana Hasselback, seven. Stine led in steals with seven, while Phenix had six and Stephanie Bouwens, Holly Taylor and Sarah Leep had five apiece. Phenix also led with eight rebounds and Hasselback grabbed seven. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Maple Valley defeated Lansing Christian 64-61 in overtime. The Lions outscored Lansing Christian 6-3 in the OT to get the victory. "The contest was ex­ tremely close throughout," said Reese. "It could have been extremely costly, but somehow we pulled it out." s Phenix led Maple Valley with 17 points, while Bouwens scored 14 and Stine chipped in 13. Hasselback led in rebounds with a career-high 15, fol­ lowed by Phenix, 12 and Stine, 11. . J Hixx Local Boy Scouts to benefit from United Way campaign "Take Time to Care" is the theme of the Barry County United Way Campaign currently underway with a goal to raise $271,700. Scouts and leaders are pictured with "Scouting for Food Bags" when they collected more than 1,000 canned goods for local food pantries. The West Shores Council, which covers 12 counties including Barry, collected more than 89,000 cans of food. “The Community Good Turn" will be conducted again in 1993. Scouts will distribute bags and return to the same homes for collection. The goal of the '93 drive is 20,000 cans of food council-wide with 2,000 collected in and distributed to Barry County residents. The Boy Scouts are proud to be a United Way Agency. Vermontville 7th and 8th grade gridders defeat Nashville Blue team 24-8 xx: ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □CALEDONIA DELTON □HASTINGS □LAKEWOOD □MAPLE VALLEY □MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basketball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE ... 948-4453 can ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE • Pastoor’s Vermontville’s seventh and eighth grade football team defeated Nashville Blue 24-8 Saturday, Oct. 3rd for its first win of the season. Tyson Brenton scored all three touchdown and had one two-point conversion. Bren­ ton scored on runs of nine and 93 yards and also on an 81-yard kick return, tallying 235 yards total. Brady Simpson ran in the other two PATs for a total of 19 yards. Josh Cook carried for 12 yards. Trevor Wawiernia had eight yards in rushing and was 6 for 6 in passing. Jason Thompson caught two passes for 28 yards, followed by Matt Williams, 1 for 20 yards, Travis VanAlstine, 2 for 9 yards, and Simpson, one for 3 yards. The defense held Nashville scoreless until the 5:45 mark in the fourth quarter. Simpson led in tackles with eight, T.J. Burton and Gregg Shook, five apiece; Cook, four; Brenton Thompson and Mason Trowbridge, three each; Wawiemia, Stacey VanTyle and Jon Bowers, two apiece, and Williams, Tony Avitable, Brandon Harmon and Jared Osborne, with one tackle each. Vermontville’s last three games are against Lake Odessa, Nashville White, and Saranac (A). All games start at 2 p.m. HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 M.V. AUTO weekly special ! 2.0 Chevy 2.0 Ford 454 Chevy Small Block Fords Other Small Block Chevys 350 Chevy Long Blocks $675 Must have good core. 12 month, 12,000 manufacturer’s warranty. Oil Change, Filter, Lube 517-726-0662 Muffler MAIN ST. — VERMONTVILLE *19.95 — Installed — Custom bending available �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME.. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 Press I Jj on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Press f2 |forr our rates and deadlines. '-t^nKquupoD Press [j |for business hours. ws The Sun and News PURPLE VALLEY news- —-------- TO PLACE AN AD...----You will be asked to give your phone number, Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. 4 You will be asked under which glassification headline do you wish to run your ad. seeustbeiow. ^5] Which paper or combination of papers, when and -how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. MP CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS ‘ThaPtopItPaptT’ The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Senrice Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Th3Hk YOUuuu for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you htiye rotary service with your local phone co. but haye a touch tone phone, you can still communicate_wilhthis system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/fbrte 'Switch to tone and you're ready to begin recojding. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 13, 1992 — Page 16 of — and — Ph. 762*0640 of Fresh Meat MarketValues OPEN: 8-8 Mon.-Fri.; 8-6 Sat.; 9-3 Sun. PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1992 USDA Choice Government inspected Boneless Beef shurfresh Hen Turkeys 12-14 lb. Avg. USDA Choice Chuck or Ranch steak gQ IS YOUNG TURKEY Lean & Meaty Boneless 80% Lean Thorn Apple valley Cheddar Cheese Pork chops Ground Chuck Smoky Links 10 oz. LTltornJ \.>71ppley .>71ppley 'SMOKY LINKS: PRODUCE GROCERIES Large Western Sweet 48 oz. Cantaloupe Crisco Oil 99t 8 oz. Sargentino’s Shredded Georgia Sweet Vidalia Onions Cheeses $f99 Orange Juice Mushrooms 7.8 oz. Jeno’s Frozen 12 OZ. Calif. Premium Lettuce ea. DAIRY McDonald Dairy Half Gallons Milk Vit. D, 2% or y2 % Pizzas 99( 89< Products 2 Liter Bottles — Plus Deposit — iiM Cat Food 23 oz. Betty Crocker *$116”9® Recipe Sauces 4 Pack White, Charmin Bath Tissue 09 89< BEVERAGES Coke fl //G’ fIl 6 oz. Whiskas Canned 16 oz. Del Monte Canned Peaches or Pears Del Monte 14.5 oz. Stewed hfa9a Tomatoes $|59 T18 iUdsee U oltrae t. G’d2MQ"Q 12 oz. Minute Maid Frozen Campbell’s All Natural GROCERIES 46 oz. Juicy Juice Brand < G flfl Cl 100% Juice’I 89 BAKERY Mackinaw Milling Wheat Bread iii � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-10-20.pdf 083bbddbc70cafa4db8fff8cb1869dd5 PDF Text Text Bulk R<w FA ID *415. CHURCH ST. Hastings. mi oose issj U.S. POSTACa HASTINGS, Ml 49058 *•»■»« n«. t Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905g P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 12 — Tuesday, October 20, 1992 Maple Valley Schools contracts are ratified by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Contracts for Maple Valley’s teachers and support personnel were ratified Mon­ day evening by the Board of Education, ending a disupute that resulted in the first labor strike in the nearly 30-year history of the school. The tentative pacts had received overwhelming approval of both the Maple Valley Education Association and the MVE Support Personnal Association in a Monday afternoon meeting. After a two-hour closed session to discuss the proposed one-year contracts, the board reconvened for a vote that resulted in ratification for both units. The support personnel contact passed on the first try by a 4-2 vote, with Board Vice President David Tuckey absent. The teachers’ contract, however, was not so quickly approved. Three polls were taken before the necessary four affirmative votes were received. Twice the vote split 3 “yes”, 2 “no”, and 1 abstention. Board President Carroll Wolff abstained, citing a con­ flict of interest because his wife, Marge, is a Maple Valley teacher. On the third and final vote. Trustee Ted Spoelstra changed his “no” vote to “yes,” resulting in a 4 to 1 approval with 1 abstention. Board Secretary Ronald Tobias cast the lone dissenting vote. Provisions of the contracts give a 6 percent raise to the 95 members of the teachers’ asssociation and a 5 percent iincrease to the 61-member support staff. Initially the teachers had asked for 9 percent in the first year of a three-year contract while the board had offered 3.5 percent. Support staff initially had sought a 6 percent annual raise. The board did not give the teachers what they wanted on three other major issues: class size limit, vacancy transfers, and sick leave payout. “These are definitely issues we will be looking at next time around,” said Sharlot Sours, MVEA president. ‘ ‘There still needs to be some contract work. Our people still want to work for improvements. ” Negotiations for the 1993-94 school year contracts are expected to begin in the spring. “I hope the process doesn’t take the amount of time as (it did) this time,” Sours noted. ‘‘We would have been bargaining all year long. We cannot keep people working without a contract wondering (what will happen). It looms over people who are working.” Contracts had expired on July 1, but school started on schedule Sept. 1. When talks stalled, both unions went on strike on Sept. 28. The return See Contracts, Page 2 Putnam Library to become Haunted House’ Thursday The second annual Hallo­ ween Haunted House at Nashville’s Putnam Public Library is set for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children of the community ages 6 to 12 are invited to the event, sponsored by the Friends of Putnam Public Library. Chairman Dr. Michael Callton suggests that children below age 8 be ac­ companied by an adult. There will be no costume contest this year, so youngsters are not asked to wear costumes, but may do so if they wish. After making the “spooky” trip through the haunted rooms of the 1885 home that houses Putnam Public Library, children will be treated to cider and doughnuts. The cider is being donated by Kent Oil Com­ pany; the doughnuts, by Nashville Family Chiropractic Center. There is no charge for the event but donations to the FOL are appreciated, said Callton. Children also will be presented with “Trick or Treat” bags that offer Hallo­ ween safety tips and contain a bit of candy and other gifts. Adding to the festive spirit at the library Thursday even­ ing will be a display of winn­ ing entries in the recent Nashville merchants’ pum­ pkin carving contest spon­ sored by the library. A panel of two local artists will judge the entries on Wednesday. Ghosts and goblins at Nashville's Putnam Public Library will entertain local youngsters Thursday at the second annual "Haunted House" to be held in the old Charles and Agnes Putnam home. M. V. School Board takes ‘no stand on tax-cutting proposals by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Voters will have to make up their own minds on two pro­ perty tax-cutting proposals, the Maple Valley Board of Education decided last week. At their meeting last week Monday, board members decided to take no official position on the two measures that would affect school fun­ ding in Michigan. Proposal A would limit homestead property assess­ ment increases to 5 percent or inflation, whichever is less. Proposal C, commonly call­ ed the “Cut and Cap” pro­ posal, would exempt all pro­ perty from 30 percent of school operating taxes. The cut would be phased in over five years, starting with a 10 percent cut the first year followed by an additional 5 percent in each of the next four years. The measure also would limit assessment in­ creases to 3 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Under both plans, assessments would be ad­ justed to reflect current market value whenever pro­ perty is sold. With Proposal C, the state would be required to reim­ burse schools for revenues lost through the tax cut. Pro­ posal A has no such provision. “It is the feeling of most educators that these proposals would hurt the schools,” Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks told the school board. “The consensus is the money would not be there to go along with these proposals.” Board Secretary Ronald Tobias, however, said that as a member ofthe Farm Bureau and the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association, he supports Pro­ posal C. “Agriculture and business both get a bad deal (under the present system),” said Tobias. “It has got to go to an income tax (to finance schools).” Comments, pro and con, came from the audience. “Who is going to help our school district when it’s crip­ pled,?” asked Jeri Baker. Board President Carroll Wolff said, “The state is not going to let all the school districts go under; somewhere they’re going to find the money.” Wolff said the the tax­ cutting proposals are difficult ones, and he urged others to “vote their conscience” when See School Board, Page 2 Maple Grove Twp. treasurer to retire after 29 years of service by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Joyce Starring recalls the days when elections were also community events, with church ladies serving a sump­ tions dinner for voters at the polling place in the old township hall at Maple Grove Center. “It became more like a social gathering than an elec­ tion,” said Starring, who will retire next month after 29 years as Maple Grove Township treasurer. Starring will be honored at an open house Sunday, Nov. 8, at the new Maple Grove Township community building on Durkee Street (M-66) at the south edge of Nashville. Her family will be hosts for the event, which will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Starring chose not to seek re-election this year to the post she has held since 1963. She will likely be replaced by Darla Cady, unopposed Republican candidate in the Nov. 3 election. “Being in office for 29 years, it was time to quit,” Starring said of her decision not to run. “There was no particular reason, I just figured I’d done it long enough.” Joyce was originally ap­ pointed to the post to fill out the term of Lillian McKelvey, later was elected in 1964 and has held the post since then. During that time she has seen many notable changes in the township operation. For example, at the start of her tenure she wrote out tax notices by hand. “The number ofparcels has doubled since I’ve been in,” observed Starring, “and pro­ See Retiring, Page 2 After 29 years of bookkeeping and tax collecting for Maple Grove Township, Joyce Starring is calling it quits. She decided not to seek re-election to another term. Her current one expires Nov. 20. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 2 SCHOOL BOARD, continued from front page— they enter the voting booth.. It was the consensus or the panel that this would be the official stand of the Board of Education despite a recom­ mendation by the Michigan Association of School Boards for a local resolution opposing the two proposals. On another matter the board adopted three incentive resolutions required to entitle the district to receive some $42,900 from the state. The three separate resolu­ tions dealt with graduation re­ quirements, K-3 class size, and quality of education, in­ cluding provisions for an an­ nual education report, a school- improvement plan, core curriculumn and ac­ creditation goals. In other business Monday, the board: . — Accepted a bid 'of $10,199 from Farm Bureau Insurance for coverage of all the vehicles in the school’s fleet. The bid was the lowest of two received, and because of fewer school buses this year, is lower than last year’s coverage with Farm Bureau, which was over $11,000. —OK’d a trip by the Maple Valley Chapter of Future Farmers ofAmerica to the national FFA convention at Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 11-14, and agreed to pay $133.25 toward travel costs for a chaperone for female members of the group. The six local students who will at­ tend will pay their own ex­ penses. They have secured round-trip airfare at $86.50 each* reported FFA Advisor Ron Worth. — Announced receipt of a $306 contribution from the Knights of Columbus at Hastings for use in Maple Valley’s special education department. Other schools in Barry County also have benefitted from the K of C program. — Hired Lynn Gray as teacher of the half-day kindergarten class recently added at Maplewood Elemen­ tary to handle the overflow of beginners this school year. — Agreed to retain the cur­ rent adult education tuition policy that requires fee pay­ ment by seniors who takes classes to makeup for those missed in regular day school. Seniors who lack sufficient credits for a diploma are limited to one make-up class in the adult ed program, and must pay a $120 fee to help defray cost of the teacher. — Appointed Bonnie Leep as school board representative to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foun­ dation Board. CONTRACTS, continued from frontpage to work came on Oct. 8, when tentative agreements were reached. “It’s back to work, business as usual,” said Sours. She said members of the unions- can rise above any hard feelings that may have arisen in the dispute. Associa­ tion members, she added, found strength in unity. •“They’re going to give their time and efforts just as much as they did before,” Sours said. -‘.‘We feel very • Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E I S BINGO ! S • 6:15 P.M.g • Early Birds 6:00 g MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ••THURSDAY ■ Doors Open 6:30 iiumiiiiiistiMiiinmiifi! comfortable with our group moving ahead.” Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks ex­ pressed pleasure that the con­ tacts have been settled and he noted that they include “achievements other than just money factors.” In the support staffcontract, he said, language im­ provements include clarifica­ tion of hours, the difference between full- and part-time employees, and management rights. Parks said that there were 14 cases of arbitration under the old contract. “I feel those will be reduced dramatically by the contract changes,” Parks said. Under terms of the MVEA •contract, Parks said, teachers have agreed to work toward Diana’s Place The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone 852-9481 implementing a seven-period day in the next school year to improve curriculum in the junior and senior high schools. There now are six class periods per day. “They have agreed to work toward helping our school,” said the superintendent. “We are going to come up with a better curriculum;” People, he said, should understand that contracts deal with things other than money issues. RETIRING from frontpage— bably the number of tax dollars have doubled also. She has worked under supervisors Austin Schantz, the late William Schantz, Wayne Pennock. Ted McKelvey ^ and,. -'currently, Rod brothers. Until the hew facility was built in 1980, meetings were held in Maple Grove Center in the old township hall, which since has been razed. Born in Otsego, Joyce has lived in this area since 1957, moving here when she married her husband, Harold Star­ ring, a local fanner. The cou­ ple has two children, son Harold Jr. ofBattle Creek and daughter Fran Nichols of Nashville, and four grandchildren: Besides her township duties, Joyce also has served on the Nashville-CastletonMaple Grove Fire Board and was treasurer of the Nashville-Castleton-Maple Grove Transfer and Recycling Center from its inception in 1980 until last spring. She was appointed recently by Maple Grove Township to the Putnam Public Library Board, and has since been elected treasurer. Handiwork, crafts and serv­ ing as president of the Maple Grove Birthday Club also will help fill her retirement days. Starring says she has en­ joyed meeting the people of the community and becoming their friend during her tenure as township treasurer. She added, “I’m going to miss all that.” Lions to hold clinic on diabetes Oct. 24 The Hastings Lions Club will sponsor a diabetes awareness symposium Satur­ day, Oct. 24, which is open to the public. The symposium will be held at the Hastings Central School Auditorium, with lunch being served in the middle school cafeteria. Registration will be $5 per person and the lun­ cheon will be an additional $5. Anyone attending can register for just the sym­ posium or the luncheon or both. Registration and lunch together will be $10 per person. Registration will be from We Give Mature Drivers, Home Owners And Mobile Home Owners A+ Savings. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car 8:30 to 9 a.rri., with the open­ ing of the symposium at 9. Guests speakers will be Dr. Michael J. Flohr speaking on glaucoma; Dr. Jeffrey Zheutlin, on macular degeneration; Dr. Frank Garber on diabetic retinopathy; and Dr. David Ve’rdier on corneal •transplantations. , There will be a- speaker from the American Diabetes Association, as well as a per­ son from Michigan Bell to talk about the TTD for the hearing impaired and PDG Warren Sibil la on hearing and speech developments. After the luncheon, there will be free screenings for glucose, retinopathy, glaucoma and basic vision. To register, mail registra­ tion fee along with name, ad­ dress, and telephone number to Hastings Lions Club, P.O. Box 183, Hastings, 49058-0183. For more information, call Lorraine Palmer at 945-3866. and home or mobile home are insured Farm with the new Auto-Owners A+ pro­ them. If you are a member of a company approved retirement eligible to receive a substantial group discount on insurance for your car, home or mobile home. Contact us now for more information. 517-726-0580 Superintendent’s Corner Achieving Goals through Negotiations BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks As everyone well knows, we have spent many hours recently in negotiation of contracts with our teaching and support staff representatives. Though we all want to get on to other topics and needs, I believe that.it might be helpful to review what has been achiev­ ed through the process. Obviously one ofthe major goals was to arrive at wages and benefits that are equitable with other area schools within the available resources of the district. To the extent possible, this was accomplished. However, this was not the only goal achieved; As noted in an earlier article, a major goal was to improve the support staff contract so that we could avoid a continued list of expensive ar­ bitration cases to save time and precious resources. Many im­ provements were made, including definitions such as an ac­ curate description of the bargaining unit; full-time and part­ time staff distinctions; bus runs open for bids; management rights; and increased flexibility in the hiring of such new and specialized staff members as health care aides. Major goals achieved in the teacher contract included mored flexibility in the evaluation process and an agreement to cooperatively study and construct a schedule for a seven-period day at the jr/sr high schol level. This schedule would help us provide a broader program and more advanced classes without significantly increasing our costs. It is possible that such a schedule may be implemented in the 1993-94 school year. The goals and achievements described above are responses to input from our students, staff and community. The ac­ complishment of these goals will have a long-range impact on the quality of our school and community and the future of our students. It is hoped that we will all be able to look back at the recent negotiations and see them as a springboard to a better future for all those concerned with our schools and students. Miscellaneous association or group, you may be 178 South Main, Vermontville Pennock Hospital presented diabetic instruction classes at the Maple Grove Township Hall, Nashvill e, Sept. 21-24. Linda Boldrey, Pennock Hospital diabetic instructor, spoke on prevention of complications; Mark Rutkoski, Pennock Hospital pharmacist, talked about diabetic medication; and Cindy Lancaster presented diet instruction. Diabetic Instruction classes are held once a month at Pennock Hospital. For more information, call 948-3125. A GOOD QUICK ATTACH Uni-hoe 15 backhoe loader on 1800 Oliver Tractor. 517-566-8883. gram, saving money isn’t one of Trumble Agen DIABETIC INSTRUCTION CLASSES HELD IN NASHVILLE ullltO- Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business rhtNo Ro6&/m dop&' BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext. A495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. BRONZE TURKEYS for sale. $25. each: 517-852-1922 evenings. ____________ PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, NashviUe, MI 49073. PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. NOTICE aNashville Residents KU I i There will be no leaf pick up in wRthe Village before October 26 m 1992. Please do not rake any /M leaves into the street before| KjOctober 22, 1992. Nashville Village Council L i �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992_ Page 3 Parent-teacher conferences set for schools Parent-teacher conferences will be held in the Maple Valley elementary schools Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28 and 29. “We consider conferences to be a vital part of the educational system. It gives the parents and teachers the opportunity to share im­ portant information relevant to the most successful educa­ tional experiences for the children,” said a spokesper­ son for the school system. In order for a good con­ ference to take place, it is necessary for both sides to prepare. Here are some hints on how you can best prepare for your child’s conference: • Have your questions prepared before conferences begin. • Use the conferences to exchange information about your child. • Ask for a clearer explanation of any terms, forms or ideas you do not understand. • Share information about your child that may help the teacher. • Seek information about your child that may help the teacher. • Keep informed as to your child’s progress. Review your child’s report card with him or her. • Discuss school activities as a family. • At the end of conferences, make plans as to what you and the school can do to help further your child’s progress. • Plan to meet again if all points are not covered. • Let your child know that you and the school are work- ing together with him or her to make learning a happy experience. The schedule for the various specialists is as follows: Kris Green, counselor — Fuller St., 1-4:30 p.m., Wednesday,, Oct. 28; Maplewood, 1-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and Kellogg, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Hay Maxon, speech therapist — Maplewood, 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. See Bringyour old cars to show offat the... ’50s-’60s SOCK HOP | Saturday, Oct. 24 • 9 pm-1:30 am at the... VFW in Nashville Music by “PARTY DOWN • Best Costume • Hula Hoop Contest • Nerd Contest Members & Guests *> Single Conferences, Page 5 How many banks these days can match our record? Never missing an interest pay­ ment to our savers in over 55 years. We’ve scored hits with thou­ sands of area resi­ dents helping them finance the ■ purchase or | construction of J IS | | their new home. We run BANK WERE A of the BASEBALLTEAM, ■I ahead competition by WE’D BE IN THE ■ continuously ofWORLD SERIES. I fering high inter­ I est savings. Although we’re human and occasionally make an error, service to our customers is still our number one priority. So our pitch is hit a home run and bank with our team of home town players. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30 Saturday 9-Noon EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Eaton Federal Our Strength Is �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20. 1992 __Page 4 Memories of the Past... Nashville not depressed by Depression of 1933 by Susan Hinckley Grim economic news on the national scene, reported on the front page of The Nashville News 59 years ago this week, was offset by local reports of a winning high school football team, the opening of small game hun­ ting season, seasonal social gatherings, and the exodus of Nashville folks to Chicago to tour the Century of Progess Exposition that opened there in May. In addition, Nashville mer­ chants were entertaining a large turnout of shoppers at special Saturday night promo­ tional events. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The News on Oct. 19, 1933. News of the week (state and national scene) — Harry L. Hopkins estimated that 12 percent of the population is on relief rolls. In exact figures, the Federal Relief Administrator puts the total in the country at 15,100,000. His estimate em­ braces state, county, local and private rolls. “Let no one think that we are not going to have a great many people demanding unemployment relief for their existence this winter,” Hopkins said. “The needy unemployed are going to be taken care of this winter. The federal government is not go­ ing to countenance relief on a standard so low that the needy unemployed are only a calory of two ahead of the Grim Reaper.” — A grant of $14,000 to the City of Flint and one of $4,200 to Harbor Springs were announced by the Public Works Administration in Washington. The money, representing 30 percent of the cost of labor and materials for street work projects, will be available immediately. The two grants were the only ones to Michigan out of27 projects announced, representing a total of $24,846,611. — Approximately $31 million was paid to farmers who sold pigs and sows in the emergency hog marketing program, which closed on Sept. 29. Around 100 million pounds of pork were obtained as a result of the slaughter. The meat was turned over to the federal emergency relief administration and is being received in most communities. — A khaki shirt uprising was frustrated at Philadelphia. Loaded pistols, knives and clubs were found, .and 27 men were arrested, nipping in the bud a plot to storm the armory of the 111th Reg., Penn­ sylvania National Guard, and seize their munitions there. The plan was to storm the ar­ mory, sieze ammunition and make Roosevelt a dictator. — Welcome news: “Clos­ ed bank to get millions — Speedy relief to depositors pledged by U. S. — Special li­ quidation board is named by Roosevelt for thawing frozen assets — Will prevent dump­ ing at sacrifice figures — Loans on holdings to be made up to 50 percent of liquid values” — reads a headline in a city paper of Monday. And here’s more “War fear grips France; Hitler starts drive to get voters’ OK. Reich withdraws from League” — is another. Clayton Decker, J. Maurer and Clair Pennock. It is to be hoped that some arrangement can be made to carry on these Saturday night entertainments through the winter months, if not every Saturday night, at least every two weeks. Plans are not yet fully matured for the enter­ tainment for next Saturday but there is going to be one and sugar tickets are being given out with purchases, as usual. Considerable satisfaction is being expressed both among the merchants and those that are fortunate in making a drawing of sugar. Nashville stores can always be depended on to furnish good bargains, and those making their pur­ chases here have the added in­ centive of a 10-pound sack of sugar to carry home with them Saturday night. Do your buy­ ing in Nashville, be satisfied and get your sugar tickets. Hunting season gets en­ Chicago beckoned with its Century of Progress Exposition; many from the Nashville community responded by traveling to the Windy City to see the second world’s fair to be held there. The exposition featured achievements of technology of that day and buildings that stressed the latest in modern architecture. This scene shows the city's Michigan Boulevard in 1933. merely punctured holes in the atmosphere, while the bird winged his way to a more secluded parade ground. We understand, however, that Al did find a pheasant that some other hunter had shot, so the family enjoyed a game dinner after all. thusiastic opening Sunday, an ideal fall day, marked the opening of the upland game season, and sent an army of nimrods into News in Brief fields, marshes and woods in — Friday the 13th held Nashville again welcomes quest ofpheasants, rabbits and none of its age-old bad luck large crowd squirrels. charms for the Nashville High The Nashville merchants A reduction in the hunting School football team when entertained another large license fee this year from Coach Reed’s grid squad crowd of shoppers from all $1.75 to $1, coupled with the handed Potterville at 21-6 lac­ sections of the county, and fact that the’ season opened ing at Potterville Athletic some from outside of the Sunday, is probably responsi­ Field. county last Saturday night. ble for the record-breaking — Superintendent and Mrs. One of particular notice number of hunters who have Wallace made another from out of the county was taken out licenses this year. weekend trip to A Century of Ben Kerchus from Lowell. As usual in the section, the Progress, accompanied this The entertainment was pro­ Chinese ring-necks were the time by Doris Betts, Ann vided for this evening by chief attraction, and the break Mayo, Jean Smith, Mildred Harry Pennington and his ofday was heralded by a bomCole, Virginia Hess, Sherman corps of good musicians. Ow­ bardment that continued Fulton, Miss Cramer, Miss ing to another engagement, spasmodically throughout the Mainone and Miss Bell, who the entertainers gave all their forenoon. were chaperones. numbers before any sugar Reports from hunters vary , — Mrs. W. O. Dan and tickets were drawn. This ar­ considerably as to the abun­ Miss Bemtia Bowman accom­ rangement made the program dance of game, some finding panied Miss Esther Dull to rather short, as heretofore the the pheasants more plentiful Chicago Saturday morning, sugar drawings were in- this fall than ever before, returning Monday morning. terspersed with music. while in other localities They attended the Century of Those receiving the hunters state the birds are Progress Saturday afternoon 10-pound sacks of sugar this either exceedingly scarce or and evening. week are as follows: Ben Ker- hard to flush. — Mrs. Frank Haines and chus, Avis Gage, Dale Down­ One local nimrod, a garage son Edward left Wednesday ing, Ed Mix, C.E. Appelman, proprietor living on Sherman morning for a week’s stay at William Face, Sadie Fuller, Street, returned from a the Century of Progress. Ed Reynolds, Forrest Kinney, fruitless jaunt through the — The Lorbecks have Ed. Feighner, L.L. Moore, swamps and marshes to find a returned from A Century of Clair Bennett, Ward Smith, gaudy cock strutting about his Progress. H. Babcock, Dot Mason, own back yard, and to add to — Mr. and Mrs. Amos W.C. Clark, Lloyd Wilcox, his discomfort, a hurried shot Wenger and daughter Margaret and Paul Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Brooks of Flint attended A Century of Progress over the weekend. — Fred Potter has just returned from A Century of Progress and a visit in Lansing. — Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cross had a -lovely present from the daughter LaNola and her husband, Cleo Fox, who sent them to A Cenutry of Progress Saturday and Sunday. — Mrs. Anna Gribbin is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis* and her son Van Gribbin, in Chicago, and attending the Century of Progress. — Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Cortright came Saturday from Chicago from attending a con­ vention and the World’s Fair, ==^== =3 and then the football game at Ann Arbor, between Michigan and Cornell univer­ usy NashvtlleMain ItreeMn delate Ifm?"*8, SOUthward hward view vi sities, and are returning soon to Raleigh, N. C., their home, after a considerable visit with Smith attended the celebration his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. of Kalamazoo College and B. Cortright. had a delightful time. — Mrs. Merritt Mead and — Fred Potter has a new son Russell accompanied the Plymouth coupe. former’s sister, Mrs. Bert — Milo Youngs met with Walker of Chesaning, to A quite a loss Saturday night Century of Progress, return­ when 35 large Plymouth Rock ing Friday. chickens were stolen from his — Forrest Wright spent farm, two miles south of Saturday and Sunday at Nashville. Chicago and attended the fair. — Ed Brumm of Assyria — Mrs. Mary Neal fell tried to handle a balky horse, Saturay evening on Main when it kicked and alfnost tore Street in front of Zemer’s off his left ear. He came to hardware, and broke her Dr. Lofdahl to have the injury wrist. She is under the care of attended to. Dr. Morris. — F.C. Lentz of the Banyl — Supt. Wallace and Welfare Commission reports teachers went to Battle Creek that the October distribution Friday morning to attend the of pork to the county is 2,600 sessions of the Michigan lbs. As the season progresses, Educational Association, there will be blankets, flour which was held Oct. 13-14. and yard goods, probably — Mr. and Mrs. Trank prints and outing flannel, with Feighner returned Sunday several inspectors who will from a two-week visit with have a busy time in the field. their son, Earl Feighner, and — (West Vermontville) A daughter and husband, the large number of people are Rev. and Mrs. C.C. Gibson experiencing severe colds at and family. Earl Feighner, the present time. Mrs. Gibson and son Bobby — (West Maple Grove) brought them home, and they The PTA was well attended. all had dinner at William The children put on a good Lundstrum’s before return­ program, and the talks by our ing. While Mr. and Mrs. school nurse and (Probabte Feighner were with the Gib­ Judge) Stuart Clement were sons, they t went out near enjoyed very much. Blissfield, where a marker — (North Caslteton) The was placed where the church Wellman PTA met Friday had been where the first evening with a crowded Michigan Evangelical Con­ house. A fine program was ference was held, an in- furnished by the Wellman Or­ teresting experience. chestra, with Barry Wellman — Friends of Mrs. Lila B. as leader. Don Chase gave Surine are very glad to know several vocal and instrumental she is able to go downtown selections; Jean Offley a piano and to attend church after an solo; and Mrs. Heidman gave illness of three months. a very interesting talk, con­ — Sunday morning Mrs. trasting the Century of Pro­ John Deakins had some ribs gress with the World’s Fair of fractured by an unruly horse. 1893. Mr. Wotring and the Dr. Lofdahl attended her children gave a Halloween injuries. Shadowgraph entertainment. — On Monday, Dr. Lof- Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Offley dahl performed a major and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Deoperation at Pennock Hospital mond had charge of the pro­ on Mrs. Art Appelman. gram and refreshments. — Mrs. Archie Belson had a major operation at Pennock Help Wanted Hospital Tuesday, Dr. LofAVON BUILD HOME dahl operating. w programs programs, — Herold Bennett and - BUSINESS.. New family have moved to Grand flexible hours, 1-800-236-0041. Rapids. RNS/LPNS — George Conley is having Allen Health Care, One of the a new roof put on his house. State’s foremost providers of Sol Baker of Woodland is do­ home health care, has immediate openings for a pediatric case in a ing the work. — Miss Elizabeth Smith comfortable Nashville home. was home from Napoleon, Full or part time days are availOhio, for Sunday, and Miss able. Pediatric nursing experi­ Genevieve Hafner was a din­ ence is preferred. Individualized ner guest of Miss Smith and orientation and inservicing will be provided. Call Allen Health her family. On Saturday, Miss Care collect at 313-732-4430. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20. 1992 — Page 5 New raffle club to benefit Maple Valley Athletic Boosters program ht *“W * *k ife n™"^ ™ ;*il 1^2 jjw । t® s8*’4’^; i«Hd .~Hhndfam i A chance to win $100 a week for 25 weeks awaits lucky winners in a new fund­ raiser launched last week by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. Numbered cards are being sold for $25 each to a limit of 300 people. Each Thursday, starting Nov. 12 and running through April, a name will be drawn and the person will receive $100. Best of all, each winner will continue to have a chance to win again and again throughout the promotion since the winning card will be put “back in the hat” for subsequent drawings. “It is possible for a person to win more than once,” notes Karen Reid, one of the Athletic Boosters’ organizers of the event. The weekly drawings will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank. The winner need not be pre­ sent; his or her name will be posted on a running score sheet on display at the bank. There will be no drawing on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. For more information on how to participate, contact Karen Reid at 726-1038, Rick Spitzer 852-1852, Dennis Kruger 726-1455, or William Farnsworth, assistant prin- Gertrude Josephine Boyer— SUNFIELD Gertrude Josephine Boyer (McDiarmid), 85, of Sunfield, passed away Thursday, October 8, 1992 in Hastings. She was bom on January 6, 1907 in Sebewa Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William and Emma Sleight (Roth). She was married to Harold J. McDiarmid on February 28, 1925 at the Sunfield Methodist Parsonage, the couple were married 34 years. Over the years they fanned many acres in the Sunfield area, also she worked at the Sunfield Sentinel, enjoyed playing bingo, and being active in Sr. Citizen groups. Robert Harvey was one of the first to buy a lucky winner card in a cash raffle sponsored as a fund-raiser by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. Making the sale is Dennis Kruger, of the MVAB. Only 300 cards will be sold; buyers have a chance to win $100 a week throughout the 25-week program. «id£““ .“W 111 N. Main St. Nashville Mifflllibff'feiji' ffeiji' sati’u 852-9192 • -ICIauIfctoi l" CfflBJ Epi L® m jtataijnta •i ee. BiittSiiiir 1 i®!Mk|Itte; cipal and athletic director at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School, 852-9275. Organizers hope to finish up sales of tickets no later than Nov. 2, said Reid. Proceeds of the raffle, which is sanctioned by the state, will go into the Athletic Boosters’ general fund for support of sports programs at the school. HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 to ? Saturday 8 to 12 noon Walk-Ins Welcome SREDKEN PRODUCTS Used & Sold uj!'jtttal.ia Domini JtHSEJBijll -lUtalW Ie teto^x to tara-nf®^ ex ini® it ti> ¥ —? .ir«ru<M ;¥ .« FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND £ Total dividends paid by the Franklin Utilities Fund have increased 28 out of the last 44 years. And, while past performance cannot guarantee future results, Franklin managers continue to emphasize growth of income and capital as major investment objectives. & The fund invests in public utility companies located primarily in high-growth areas of the nation. '&*■ I ft* SI M ft Call today for free information. Phone 726-0580 ►ctw w STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ' !>< ! 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 Yes! I would like afreepp prospectus containing g more complete p information on the t Franklin Utilities Fund, including charges and expenses. Iwill read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name Address City/State/Zip Daytime Phone »2J0 22J0^J0j JJP4 JPd4 Joseph (Edna) Boyer Jr. of Potterville, and William ((Mary) y Boyer y of Kalkaska; 13 grandchildren, granc ren, 27 grea great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Thrams of Sunfield, and Kathleen Monks of Ionia; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, October 12 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield, with the Reverend Harris Hoekwater of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. Forthose wishing, contribu­ tions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Mrs. Boyer. F R ANK L lj N Franklin Distributors, Inc. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NASHVILLE is taking bids for snow removal. Contact 852-9689 for details. PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. The best tips, tricks — and — techniques for your type of hair. ----- Styles-R-Us----Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main, Nashville Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8.30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. 1 / t) / SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT IT’S TIME FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS! Business Services ■x to t< si dip ]i^ixiEW. *kdia|i<W She enjoyed her family very much, they were all very special to her. Mrs.. Boyer in y was preceded p death by her husband, Harold J. McDiarmid in 1959.. She married Joseph Boyer in 1980 and he passed away in 1983, also preceding her in death were a son, Kenneth McDiarmid in 1989; grandson, Timothy McDiarmid in 1968; three brothers, Edward, Roy, and C. Joseph Sleight. Mrs. Boyer is survived by three children, Harold (Donna) McDiarmid ofFlorida, Lois C.. (Phares) Courtney of Sunfield, and Larry (Cathy) McDiarmid ofWest Virginia; daughter-in­ law, Dorothy McDiarmid of Sunfield; two step-sons, Community Notices PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. TONI’S STYLE SHOP ® *■««*&& I ®J ^Hatlltm Obituaries BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation♦Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.______ ■ HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396._______ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.__________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Antiques & Collectible! ANTIQUE SHOW Oct 24 and 25, located at The Barry Expo Center Complex. Right on M-37 just North of Hastings, MI. Both buildings full of quality. Sat. 10-9pm., Sun. 10-6pm. $2.00 Adm. Before you fix up, paint up, or tear up, nail down a Home Improvement loan from Hastings City Bank. We offer Home Improvement Loans at competitive rates with a variety of terms to fit your budget. Stop by or call soon to apply for a Home Improvement Loan. Then apply yourself to whatever is first on your list. Sjaiitings (flip ffimtk -Safe & Sound Since 1886Equal Housing Lender Hastings Middleville Bellevue 945-2401 ' 795-3338 ’ 763-9418 Member FDIC Nashville Caledonia Wayland ' 852-0790 ' 891-0010 ’ 792-6201 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 6 Vermontville Lions Club hold senior citizens’ dinner last week Lions Club members served a swiss steak dinner to 80 senior citizens of the community. In the kitchen, a crew of Lions stirred up good things to eat. Bewitching Halloween! ... AT... THE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Call For Your Hair Care 726-0257 470 E. Main, Vermontville • CALL FOR APPOINTMENT The Vermontville Lions Club last Tuesday staged its sixth annual dinner for senior citizens of the community. Eighty were present for the event, held in the Griswold Room of the First Congrega­ tional Church. Last year 73 attended, and in 1990, only 61 were present. “It keeps getting bigger and bigger,” said Lion Gene Fisher, chairman of the event. The dinner of swiss steak and trimmings was prepared entirely by the Lions. The crew of about a dozen men also handled the serving and cleanup. The annual dinner is an op­ portunity for members of the "Sweetest Club” to show GENERA! ELECTION To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN Vermontville County off Eaton, state of Michigan WITHIN SAID TOWNSHIP Tuesday, Nov. 3,1992 AT THE FIRE STATION For the Purpose of Electing the Following Offices: National: Congressional: Legislative: State: County: Township: President and Vice-President of the United States Representative in Congress State Representative Members of State Board of Education 2 Members of Board of Regents of the University of Michigan 2 Members of Michigan State University Board of Trustees 2 Members of Wayne State University Board of Governors Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, County Commissioner and if elected in the county, Drain Commissioner, Surveyor, County Auditor, Road Commissioner and Mine Inspector. Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, 2 Trustees; and also to vote on the following Non-Partisan Offices: Non-Partisan: Two Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals; and also in counties electing Judges of Circuit Court, Probate Court and District Court; and also to vote on the following state Proposals: PROPOSAL A A proposal to limit annual increases in Homestead Property Tax Assessments and provide separate tax limitations for different property classifications. PROPOSAL B A proposal to restrict/limit the number of times a person can be elected to Congressional, State Executive and State Legislative offices. PROPOSAL C A proposal to exempt property from a portion of school operating property taxes and limit annual increases in all property tax assessments. PROPOSAL D Proposal wording not yet certified at time of printing. Also, any additional amendments or proposals that may be submitted. The polls of sold election will be open at 7:00 o'clock a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 o'clock P.M. on said day of election. The Lions who prepared and served the dinner paused for a group photo before cleanup work began. their love and appreciation of fellowship, the seniors were by the Maple Valley-Ionia entertained in the church sanc- Community Band. the elders in the community. After the food and the tuary with a program ofmusic The Hiding Place” to be shown at Quimby Church Oct. 25 Quimby United Methodist five miles west of Nashville this and other ministries of Church will present the film and six miles east of Hastings. Quimby U.M.C., call the “The Hiding Place” Sunday, For more information on church at 948-9392. Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, “The Hiding Place” tells the unbelievable yet true story of Corrie ten Boom and her family. The story depicts the ex­ periences of Corrie’s family in Hitler's death camps. This film has been shown millions of times over the past 20 October 22, 1992, 7:00 p.m. at the years, but as stated by Billy Council Chambers in Nashville Graham, “It’s worth seeing and sharing again and again.” Purpose: Virginia Tobias, Larry Archer, Filmed in Holland and England “The Hiding Place” Kay Wyble have petitioned the Coun­ demonstrates how God’s love cil to abandon the east-west alley be­ can work through His servants to transform the darkest cir­ tween Middle and Phillips Street. cumstances into shining beacons of hope. Rose Mary Heaton Because Corrie and her Village Clerk family cared, scores of Jews, from infants to grandparents, were smuggled out of Nazioccupied Holland and spared a certain death. Because they cared, they were sent to prison, where all but Corrie died, alone and forgotten. And because she cared, Corrie, after her release from Ravensbruck Concentration Slugs 12 gauge Camp, spent the rest of her long life telling anyone who would listen, “No pit is so Slugs 20 gaug deep that He is not deeper still.” The public is invited and While Supplies Last! free popcorn will be available. There will be no admission OPEN SUNDAYS 11-3 charge, however, a free-will HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 6:00; offering will be accepted to Sat. 8:30-5:00; Sun. 11:00-3:00 help defray cost of the film rental. 131 S. Main Quimby United Methodist Vermon.tville, Ml /Zu-llZl Church is located at M-79, NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE Remington or Winchester • $279 $A059 • c �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, October 20. 1992 — Page 7 FFA student, teacher attend water seminar Michelle Gidner, an agris­ cience student at Maple Valley High School, was a participant in a two-day ground water seminar at the Lansing South Holiday Inn. The name of the seminar was “GET - GEM,’’ which stands for Ground Water Education Teams providing Ground Water Education in Michigan. The seminar was sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service of Michigan and fund­ ed primarily by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. According to Doug Hyde, CONFERENCES, continued from page 3 28; Kellogg, 1-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and Fuller St., 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. Michele Skovera, physical education — Fuller St., 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28; 1-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and Kellogg, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. Carol Kersten, music — Maplewood, 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28; Fuller, 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and high school, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. Jill Stance, elementary art — Fuller St., 1-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28; Kellogg, 1-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and Maplewood, 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. Pam Hunt, chapter reading — Maplewood, all conference times. SallieJo Affolder, chapter reading — Fuller St., all con­ ference times. Sue Doozan, chapter math — Fuller St., all conference times. Sandy Briggs, remedial math and reading — Kellogg, 1-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28; Kellogg, 1-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29; and Maplewood, 6-9 p.m., Thurs­ day, Oct. 29. program director from Crawford County C.E.S., The goal of the GET-GEM program is to develop a “groundwater ethic” among the participants. “Thi§ will be very helpful in educating community members about groundwater safety,” said Gidner. “I real­ ly enjoyed the activities.” Agriscience instructor and FFA advisor Ron Worth also participated in the training sessions. “With these types ofhandson activities involving groundwater, I can help educate my students and the community on these very im­ portant safety issues that in­ volve everyone who uses water,” said Worth. : 'HOMETOWN) 219 S. State St. HOME COOKING AT ITS BEST Trowbridge Service Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices ■ AUTO SERVICE CENTER ■ 130 S. Main St., Vermontville rial torr REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES Office (517) 726-0637 (517) 852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. IN A FREE LAND, WE SHOULD EXERCISE OUR RIGHT TO VOTE In every nation that calls itself a free land, there comes a lime to either retain or replace its elected officials. The arguments by opposing candidates are heard for what may seem an eternity, and finally, after studying the issues, the electorate will have their say at the ballot box. As usual, there are the complaints about low voter turnout, a tragic situation incomprehensible to the people in countries where there is no provision for voting their leaders in or out. Those who dpn't bother to vote justify it thusly: "What's the difference who gets in? ft won't help me any. Nobody has all the answers," and so they shouldn't complain if they don't like the outcome. Even between two able candidates, a choice can be made. We should always vole, and pray to God that our selections will be wise ones. In a democracy, agreement Is not essential; participation is. —Gene Brown 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 1 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . . 10 a.m. Church Service . 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 1 a.m. Evening Service .......6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road the great men...for they haue known the way of the Lord. " —Jeremiah 5:5 M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY *7 will get unto me ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. 113 N. MAIN STREET, NASHVILLE • PH. 852-1551 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 A.M. Worship... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship...... 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ....... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service....... ..7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR A Iso ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH Plants and Fresh Flowers HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-0882 WOLEVER’S Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 852-0845 Nashville, Mich. rial torr 852-2050 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE Only what's done for Christ will last. 726-0569 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Mace Pharmacy LUMBER YARD Only one life — will toon be past iviapes Family Florist 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (’/a mi. East of M-66, 5 ml south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 1 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.......... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship .................... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School A.M. Service . P.M. Service . .10 a.m. 11 a.m. .6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. October 20, 1992 — Page 8 Engagements Wood - Sheldon to be wed in April Mr. and Mrs. Lester Godbey and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sheldon would like to announce the engagement of their children, Stacy J. Wood and Michael B. Sheldon. Stacy is a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently attending Fer­ ris School of Design. Michael is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Pro-Line Co. Michael is also partners with his brothers in their D.J. business, “Sound Express.” An April 24 wedding is be­ ing planned. History students reconstruct battleships Todd Gonser's U.S. History class members again began their year with an intense look at the Civil War. Students examinted and studied the battle between the ironclad vessles, Monitor and Merrimac. They were then required to construct a model of their own. This year's winners of best models, voted on by their classmates, were Jeff Burpee and Christie Bigelow, first hour; and Tina Royal and Melinda White, second hour. MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Wanted PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. MEMBERS OF BARRYM EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Y Phone (517) 852-1915 wn»ti un. REALTOR® or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available NEW LISTING: VERMONTVILLE 1984 Fairmont 14x70 mobile home on 2% lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigerator are included, nice deck, small barn 8 garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade - nice garden area. Call Homer for details._____________ (V-173) • » BUILDING DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... LAKE ODESSA • $24,900! 3 bedroom bungalow, living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 car garage, on city lot in Lake Odessa. Call Don. (LO-394) Ev». 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 rooms,-2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) LARGE RANCH HOME IN FULLER HEIGHTS ■ NASHVILLE - "Move ON 3 ACRES - 1 STORY, 2 BED­ ROOM HOME - New furnace, 1'/, in" condition, with 8 rooms, 1 16 baths, large lot in subdivi­ sion. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appreciate! ! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) car garage, walkout base­ ment, large lot on M-79. 11 mi. to Charlotte, 30 mi. to Lansing. Call Homer for appt, to see. (CH-171) JUST LISTED: ON 7.5 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS - 2 bed­ 5 ACRES • SOUTH OF NASHVILLE fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) room 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more details. (CH-174) — VACANT LAND — 6 ACRES • NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner (Co parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer. (VL-160) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details. Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - Cute farm house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Call Jeri. kJ (F-156) Lack ofprogress for Castleton Twp. hall To the editor: The purpose of this letter is to inform the taxpayers of Castleton Township of the progress, or lack of it, in the new township hall project. The original proposal was to replace the old hall with a new building of the same ap­ proximate size, about 2,100 square feet, but in a different location and with a better in­ ternal arrangement that will comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and with a projected cost of about $60,000 for the building. To that end we budgeted $80,000 for the entire project. To date, $15,000 of that amount has been spent for the purchase of a lot. Some members ofthe board are now convinced that a building ofthat size is not ade­ quate for present needs and projected growth in the near future and propose a 2,640-square-feet building. Some other members are equally determined that a building near the size of the original proposal is the proper way to go, unless the tax­ payers express a desire for, and approval of the larger building. We have not been able to reach a compromise on something in between. The Township Board is deeply divided by the question and has not been able to make a decision as to what to build. We have engaged an ar­ chitect to plan the building, but he has not resolved the dispute. We considered pole-type construction but the majority ofthe board rejected that type. The board asked several contractors for estimates of the cost of the proposed Maple Valley band’s conduct was ‘terrific’ - 1200 sq. ft. building, prime business location on M-66. Possible land contract terms. Call Hubert. (N-169) BUILT IN 1987 ■ ON 3 ACRES ■ LONG HOME - ON M-66 - 3 bedrooms, 2 From Our Readers 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert.(VL-157) To the editor: Last evening we traveled to Otsego to attend the perfor­ mance of the Maple Valley High School Marching Band during the District No. 10 Marching Band Festival. We do not pretend to have the education in music to grade the band on their 15-minute festival perfor­ mance, though we enjoyed it very much. We do, however, want to highly commend all the young men and women of the band for their conduct during the performances of other bands that followed Maple Valley’s. As other bands went through their routines, Maple Valley’s band members cheered them on, applauded for them, and in every case, gave these other bands the respect their own fans would give them. This was also noted, com­ mented on and commended by another couple sitting next to us when their home town band was performing. We did not see this from other bands present. No matter what mark the judges gave Maple Valley for their musical performance, they deserve an A plus from their peers, their parents and the community for their con- duct and good sportsmanship. I know we were very proud of them and we’re very proud to have a granddaughter in the Maple Valley Band. Andy and Jan Wawiernia Charlotte 2,640-foot buildings. Estimates ranged from $79,200 to $118,800 by two different pole building con­ tractors, with conventional construction by local contrac­ tors in between. In addition, there will be hookup fees for sewer, water, gas and elec­ tricity. None of the estimates included driveways and park­ ing lot. Architect fees will now be extra. These figures are in addition to the $15,000 lot cost. Using these estimates as a cost per square foot the dif­ ference between the two dif­ ferent size buildings can be anywhere from $16,200 to $24,300, probably about $19,000. The township will have the money before it is needed to pay for either building without asking for a tax increase or borrowing. However, our reserve fund balances will be severely depleted and funding for other projects, like roads and bridges, may have to be further limited for a year or two. Please, if any of you tax­ payers have an opinion as to which size building should be built, let one of the board members know about it soon to help us make a decision. Nelson Rasey, Trustee Bill Wilson, Trustee Castleton Township Board NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER L _852-2070___ *COO0E -UU 12/2.7i22*_& ___________ * 127 S. Main St., Nashville • �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, October 20. 1992 — Page 9 Fire safety lessons taught to Fuller Street students A potentially life-saving lesson was learned Monday by Fuller Street Elementary students, thanks to the Nashville Fire Department. As part of National Fire Prevention Week, the NFD again this year conducted morning and afternoon fire prevention sessions for children in developmental kindergarten, kindergarten, second and fourth grades. The program was under direction of Assistant Fire Chief Pat Powers and Fireman Jason Ackett. Powers showed the youngsters how to safely escape a burning house and gave them tips on conducting home fire drills, which he said should be held at least once a year. The assistant chief also stressed the importance of in­ stalling and properly main­ taining smoke alarms in the home. Assistant Chief Powers showed the children the shiny red Nashville fire truck parked on the school playground, and explained the function of the various pieces of equipment it carries. Kindergartener Lydia Parr demonstrated how to test the door for heat before opening it. alarms in the U.S. do not work,” Powers said, pointing out the necessity of regular checks to see that batteries are operable. He reminded the children to ask their parents to check their alarms when they returned home from school that day. Valuable lessons in escap­ ing a fire were illustrated by Powers and Ackett. Using a mock bedroom setting, with tp® Eataisttii itii. ffljtijpttnkj tataht iHk taslifioj stofc mtahHi M, [tfj fc ffll t®rt IhMtyiilM is^. utjUittMi e Mi ftliataWa® j-E j ialtlBlB' sjsjKi tantSw.i For Sale iisntWlita’ii dHpR*’1 w ■ ,, wIteii■jiO,," In full firefighting gear, Fireman Jason Ackett cap­ tured the undivided attention of this young lad. BEAUTIFUL BRASS BED (queen) with ornamental front and rear headboard. Posturepedic firm mattress and boxspring. 31/2 months old, Cost $1,000 new, sell $325; Floral print couch-$250.(very clean); Chest of drawers-$35. 517-627-9494. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. SEASONED HARDWOOD, $35 a facecord. 726-1184. jsfiif' the help of a student volunteer, they showed the childen the proper procedure ofdropping to the floor where the air is clearer, crawling to the door, feeling it with the back of the hand to see it it is hot before opening it, and then continuing to crawl close to the floor until out of danger. They where shown an alter­ nate way of escaping through a window if exit cannot safely be made through the door. The children also learned the “Stop, drop and roll” pro­ cedure to extinguish flames if their clothing is afire. Power stressed the need for a family to have a pre­ arranged meeting spot outside the home where each member is to go after escaping a burn­ ing house. He told the children they should go to this spot and remain there until all family members arrive. To help childen better understand the role of firefighters, the men exhibited various pieces of gear they wear. Ackett donned the full outfit, complete with air tank, to demonstrate how a fireman enters a burning building. Each session was SNACK” NIGHT Friday, Oct; 23 • 5-7 p.m. Homemade Soup — Sandwiches Sloppy Joes — Salads — Pie — Beverages X’’"’ (individually (individuallypriced) priced) bazaar S| IAJ fcW* 0# (r K* •«J /hoh(him\ /C/ra/tengef Gillette Sensor Razor ...... $2.99 Sensor Blades 5's .$3.19 Men's & Ladies Styles Foamy 11 oz...... $1.19 Contac Oral-B Toothbrushes cX$1.99 Right Guard L Original 10 oz. or Anti-Perspirant 6 oz. .. jtmw'J Ui*’ sale 4 4miles mileswest westof of Nashville. Nashville.comer comer of of M-79 M-79 and and Barryville BarryvilleRoad Road Everyone We/comef Select Varieties J*|K / Bake Peace United Methodist Church SPECIAL SAVINGS teipti 4 highlighted by a special treat for the children. They were invited to go outside the schoolhouse to see a fullyequipped Nashville fire truck that had been parked on the playground for their inspec­ tion. Powers explained each piece of equipment and told how it is used in fighting fires. 12-Hour Capsules or Caplets 10's Severe Cold Formula Caplets 10's Day & Night Caps20's $3.99 Hot Medicine Packets 6's .$2.44 T n R, $2.77 Sport Stick 2.5 oz. or Anti-Perspirant Stick 2 oz...... $1.77 Soft & Dri Aerosol 6 oz....... $2.77 Solid 1.75 oz. or Roll-On 1.5 oz. . $1.77 Dry Idea Roll-On 1.5 oz. .. $1.97 White Rain Flex-Care 12 oz................ $5.77 Styling Aids Opti-Free Solution 8 oz. ..$4.29 • Q-/ /7 Your Choice The Dry look 8 oz...... $3.09 Tears or Tears II Naturale 30 ml. $7.33 E3BB GSE33 □383 k".3ftW DM pfiirinc 1 —• Robitussin Syrup 4 oz................................... .$1.87 Night Relief 4 oz...................... ..$2.66 DM, CF or Pediatric 4 oz..... .$2.66 Cough Drops 25 ct Bag......... ..... $.97 Cough Sticks 9's ...................... 2/$1.00 Jtocu-Chelclll Your Choice Anacin Tablets or Caplets 50's or Maximum Strength 40's Aspirin Free Anacin 3O*s............. Dimetapp Liqui-Gels 12's........... Advil Tablets or Caplets lOO's. Preparation H Ointment 1 oz. or Hydro-Cortizone .9 oz. $2.44 ..$6.88 $3.29 A 1 1 i JRSZ'I'1-1 -— Accu-Chek fWPKffiW III Blood Glucose Monitoring System Sale Price....................................................... $64.99 Less Mfg. Consumer Cash Rebate... .......... -30.00 Less Mfg. Consumer Trade-In Offer. ......... -30.00 As Assistant Chief Pat Powers told the children about firefighting procedures, Fireman Jason Ackett showed the gear worn by fif^pjj^pj|n.iP<Ji<i|iPv Your Cost After Rebate and Trade-In $4.99 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.rrk-TLp.ro. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 10 Regular Minutes MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, 7:00 p.m., Oct. 12, 1992 Present: C. Wolff, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep, O. Parks, R. Tobias. Absent: T. Spoelstra, D. Tuckey. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 7:05 p.m. A roll call was taken for attendance which is listed above. Administrators pre­ sent: Black, Hardy, Hynes, Lenz, Mix and supervisor Aldrich. 2. Minutes: Two corrections were made in the minutes of the September 14, 1992 regular meeting: Item 5, Communications-The letter of intent to ter­ minate the MVESP contract extension was given to Supt. Parks that night rather than the next day. Item 21, Borrowing-The motion should be corrected to read "to approve the recommendation of Supt. Parks to ap­ ply to borrow as needed..." A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tobias to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1992 regular meeting as amended. Yeas: all present. Absent: Spoelstra, Tuckey. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Krolik to approve the minutes of the September 26, 1992 special meeting as presented. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra, Tuckey. Motion carried. A motion was made by Leep to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1992 special meeting as presented, supported by Tobias. Ayes: All present. Absent: Spoelstra, Tuckey. Motion carried. 3. Bills: Supt. Parks requested that the invoice from ChiCorp for the portable classrooms in the amount of $13,637.87 be added to the bills for ap­ proval. After various questions, a motion was made Paid by Schondelmayer for Register of Deeds, 212 E. Francis St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 by Briggs and supported by Leep to approve payment of the bills as presented with the addition of the invoice for ChiCorp, making the total amount of bills $85,654.98. Ayes: all present. Absent: Spoelstra, Tuckey. Motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Tobias and sup­ ported by Leep to transfer funds for the 9/18/92 payroll in the amount of $187,090.41 and the 10/2/92 payroll in the amount of $107,766.91 from the general fund to the payroll account. Ayes: all present. Absent: Spoelstra, Tuckey. Motion carried. 5. Communications: A letter was received from a potential bidder for fleet insurance regarding the bid­ ding procedure. 6. Reports: Supt. Parks presented the annual report for the school district. (Spoelstra entered the meeting at 7:30 p.m.) Lenz reported that board members had been given a homecoming week schedule as well as the monthly attendance and suspension reports from the jr/sr high school. He also stated that the Maple Valley Scholar­ ship Fund would like to have a representative from the board sit on the Fund’s Board of Directors. Leep volunteered to represent the board. Black reported that she had received a donation from the Knights of Columbus of Barry County to be used for special children. Lenz also reported that the 7th Grade Orientation Night, held on August 31, 1992, was attended by at least one parent of 95 percent of 7th grade students. He commended the teaching staff for their participa­ tion in making the event a success. Lenz invited the board and interested community members to tour the tech ed program at the November board meeting. The tour will begin at 6:30 p.m. on November 9, and will feature students work­ ing with the equipment in the lab. 7. Additional Agenda Item: H. Claggett suggested that the board discuss contract negotations with the administrators. Consensus was to wait to see if there was time for such discussion later in the meeting. 8. Adult Ed Appeal: It was recommended by Parks and ad. ed director Mix to leave the current policy of charging high school students to take credit through adult ed in place. It was the consensus of the board to let the policy stand as recommended. 9. State Aid Incenstive Resolutions: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Briggs, to adopt the Board Resolution for Graduation and Class Incen­ tive as presented. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tobias, supported by Briggs, to adopt the Board Resolution for K-3 Class Size Incen­ tive as presented. Ayes: All present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Leep to adopt the Board Resolution for Quality Incen­ tive as presented. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 10. Resolution to oppose Prop A & C: No action (517)726-0181 Real Estate 144 SOUTH FINN STREET MERMONTMILLE. MICHIGAN 49096 ANTRIM COUNTY 10 beauti­ fully wooded acres, ideal hunt­ ing and camping spot. Near Jordan River and Lake Bellaire. $9,500, $300 down, $125/mo., 11% land contract. Call North­ ern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118. Jobs Wanted Approx. 10 acres of land fenced for horses, stream. Three bedroom home with attached garage and a pole barn. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (CH-120) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-110. NEW LISTING: Approx. 106 acres of land with approx. 25 acres of woods, fishing site on river, frontage on 3 roads, perked. Land contract terms with low down payment. Approx. 18 acres with frontage on two roads. 1 ’/a story home with 4 bedrooms, pole barn. (CH-119) L-106. Approx. 30 acres - perked. Contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of low land fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Land contract terms. L-107. Approx. 32 acres that can be divided into two 16 acre parcels. Well, septic, drainfield, 36x60 pole barn. Land contract terms. — UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - Home in Ionia area on approx. 19 acres with buildings and a home, guest PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. For Rent was taken by the board on a proposed resolution regarding Proposals A & C. 11. Adult Ed Resolution: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Briggs, to adopt the Adult Education Funding Resolution as presented. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 12. Fleet Insurance: A motion was made by Tobias and supported by Spoelstra to accept the low bid of $10,199.24 from Farm Bureau Insurance for the fleet insurance for the period of November 1, 1992 to October 31, 1993. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 13. Release of students: A motion was made by Briggs, supported by Leep, to grant the request of Marie McPhee to release her children from Maple Valley Schools to attend Potterville Schools for the re­ mainder of the 1992-93 school year. Ayes: Briggs, Leep, Spoelstra, Tobias, Wolff; Nays: Krolik. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 14. FFA Trip: A motion was made by Leep to ap­ prove the FFA trip to Kansas City and to pay one half of the cost of the trip ($133.25) for Mrs. Vicki House to help chaperon, supported by Briggs. Ayes: all pre­ sent. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 15. Contract - Lynn Gray: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Tobias to accept the recom­ mendation of Nancy Potter and extend a contract to Lynn Gray for the half time kindergarten position at Maplewood. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Mo­ tion carried. 16. Contracts - Teaching and Support Staff: It was announced that the teaching and support staff had ratified their contracts for the 1992-93 school year. 17. Executive Session: A motion was made by Briggs, supported by Tobias, to go into executive ses­ sion for the purpose of discussing the contracts with teachers and support staff and also to review the pro­ posed contract with the administrators. Roll call vote — Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Tuckey, Wolff. Absent: Tobias. Motion carried. Time: 9:03 p.m. 18. Open Session: Open session resumed at 10:34 p.m. 19. Support Contract: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to vote on the con­ tract with the support staff. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. Vote was as follows: Roll call - Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Wolff; Nays: Spoelstra, Tobias. Contract ratified. 20. Teacher Contract: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Leep to vote on the contract with the teaching staff. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. Vote was as follows: Roll Call - Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep; Nays: Spoelstra, Tobias. Abstain, Wolff. Ab­ sent: Tuckey. Ratification failed. (Briggs requested that the minutes show that he was displeased with the strike but that to get on with the business of the school, he supported approval of the contract.) A motion was made by Krolik, supported by Leep for a revote on ratification of the teacher contract. Ayes: Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Wolff. Nays: Briggs, Tobias. Motion carried. Revote as follow: Roll call - Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep. Nays: Spoelstra, Tobias. Abstain: Wolff. Ab­ sent: Tuckey. Ratification failed. A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Spoelstra to vote again on ratification of the teacher contract. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. Third vote as follows: Roll call — Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra. Nays: Tobias. Abstain: Wolff. Absent: Tuckey. Contract ratified. 21. Adjournment: A motion was made by Krolik to adjourn the meeting, supported by Briggs. Ayes: all present. Absent: Tuckey. Meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. (380) NASHVILLE 5510 Guy Rd., remodeled 3 bedroom farm house, available Nov. 1, $545 month, $545 deposit, no pets, Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. Garage Sale MOVING SALE baby furni­ ture, toys, much misc., antiques, 310 W. Main, Vermontville, Oct 24, 25. jl Pendleton Wool SALE t •I Solid s20.00 & UP I « Plaid *12.00 & UP1 cottage, vacant lot and lake frontage on Saubee Lake in Eaton County. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - 122’/a acre farm with good home and buildings and woods. Eaton Rapids area. FRIDAY,NOVEMBER6 Approx. 60 acres of vacant land in Ionia County. CALL FOR FLYERS ON THESE AUCTIONS! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING ___________REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing! 323-9536 TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 1’ Fabrics & Patterns Qsg/J Wool ......o *Up p . . [1/*> OFF In-Stock Patterns I/O McCall, Simplicity, Kwik Sew hulst CLEANER SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! J Wool.l .. 4V»Upl1 » p S“W N“ "A”E j 945-9673 OPEN Mon Thins 8 a m. 5 31) p.m . 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 wlAIIUN wlAIIUN pn �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992__ age Pig kiss project nets over $900 for M.V. Scholarship fund LL All nib. । r Ail* Sr* xjss u Gene Fisher of Vermont­ ville kissed a pig at last Fri­ day’s Maple Valley-Bellevue football game. He had collected more than $400 in donations for the right to plant a smack on a sixweeks-old pig in a contest sponsored by the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Overall, six can­ didates for the honor brought in a total of $900 for MVMSF. “I’ve kissed many pigskins before, but that was when I used to play football,’’ said Fisher. Penny votes to determine the winner were collected in canisters at various business places in the community. The canisters also were circulated at several public events prior to Friday’s final tally. First runner-up Larry Lenz reluctantly reliquished the spotlight to Fisher. Other CASTLi&ON APLE GROVE Miss Piggy surprised the game crowd when she arrived in, a fire truck, with siren and flashing lights, to oversee the pig-kissing ceremony. Junia Jarvie held the six-week-old pig so winner Gene Fisher could get his kiss. Wheeler, Mary Hecker, Liz Lynch, Alberta Rockafellar, Barbara and Larry Muser, Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Fird Dept., Ver­ montville Hardware, Citizens Elevator, Ole Cook Stove, Vermontville Grocery, Carl’s Super Market, Good Time Pizza, Country Kettle, Mace Pharmacy, Hometown Lumber, Elbert and Dorothy Carpenter and Junia and Elmer Jarvie. “A special thanks to the six contestants who so generously agreed to support this worthy cause,” said Junia Jarvie. “They helped it to be a fun seswraB*i«i tji time for the whole community.” She and Dorothy Carpenter, retired local teachers, originated the scholarship fund five years ago. Since 1987 MVMSF has awarded $15,500 in scholarships to Maple Valley graduates. The base fund of MVMSF now stands in excess of $53,000. All interest earned on donated funds is used to provide scholarships to Maple Valley graduates. Seven members ofthe Class of 1992 shared $3,500 award­ ed by MVMSF in June. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: October 21 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. October 26 - 4-H Awards Program, 7:30 p.m., Barry Expo Center. October 27 - Wildlife Management Course, Kellogg Biological Station. October 28 -Michigan Farm Credit Conference, Michigan State University. October 30-31 - 4-H Teen Horse Conference I and II, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 4 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. November 6-8 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. nt hit —Look to the future with— ni swift art) .'« #**** Winner Gene Fisher gives a warm up kiss to Miss Piggy- disappointed contestants who envied Fisher were Greg Hoefler, Dave Mace, Mark Martin and Bob Joseph. All six men were present for the half-time ceremony HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. id Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIOS — 616-940-6077 despite miserable weather. The pig, provided by local farmers Jim and Diane Heyboer, seemed the most reluctant, entertaining the crowd with high-pitched pro­ tests during the entire ceremony. A special guest at the game was Miss Piggy. She attended the event to defend the rights of all pigs, supervising the care given “Pucker Up Porker” before the ceremony and cleaning the kissers of both the pig and Fisher prior to the actual kiss. The MVMSF Board of Directors expressed apprecia­ tion to Miss Piggy, the Heyboers and other donors: Lois Gardner, Eloise COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich: Lie. #iz48 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available •J I I 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville high performance vinyl replacement windows ALL WINDOWS: 100% solid vinyl — the best man-made resister to heat and cold. Maintenance free — won’t peel, chip, swell or rot — no painting! Easy cleaning — clean both sides of nearly all styles from indoors. Custom fit — made to your specifications; minimizes installation time, hassles, and expenses. Quiet comfort — outside noises cut down up to 50%. Beauty — improves both the appearance and value of your home. Double Hung & Slider Features: Full 1” insulating glass plus double-weather­ stripped interlock between sashes keep your home free of drafts. Tilt-in sash for safe, easy cleaning indoors. Reinforced sash comers for better seal, neater looks. Sloped sill drains water away from home; no need for measures to vent accumulated moisture. Dual durometer glazing with flexible vinyl “fingers” seals the glass and frame tightly — no air leaks or wind rattle. Cam-action security latch for added peace of mind; limit-lock tab restricts forcible entry while allowing partial ventilation. Premium weatherstripping with solid center fin maintains a constant seal. HOMETOWN} LUMBER YARD 219 S. State. Nashville o04bUoo4 VISA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 12 This Week in SPORTS... Lion gridders rebound, win 3rd straight SMAA title The Maple Valley football team rebounded from last week's heart-breaking onepoint loss to Cassopolis to mount a 434-yard offensive attack in a 42-6 blowout over Bellevue. The victory gives the Lions (6-1, 3-0) their third consecu­ tive SMAA title, fourth in the last five years. "It was nice for Maple Val­ ley to bounce back after los­ ing a tough game the week before," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. "It was a very nice parents' night." The Lions dominated the line of scrimmage, as they rushed for 309 yards and quar­ terback Greg Gam completed 7 of 7 passes for 125 yards. Scott English led Maple Valley with 163 yards on the ground in 11 carries, while Nick Grinage rushed for 37 yards in 10 tries. Bellevue could only muster 43 yards in rushing and 20 in passing on 1 of 4 comple­ tions. The Lions scored first and often in the rout over Belle­ vue. The first came with 5:14 to go in the first quarter on a 99-yard interception run by Gabe Priddy. Tom Snyder ran in the two-point conversion for an 8-0 lead. With 9:18 to go in the half, the Lions struck again, this time on a 9-yard touchdown pass from Gam to English. The two-point conversion was also good by English, which gave Maple Valley a 16-0 lead. The next Lion score came using a hurry-up offense with 2:04 remaining in the first half. Garn scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak, but the PAT was no good. The Lions led 22-0 at the half. Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, Byron Center, 4:00 p.m. • Cross Country, Away, Bellevue, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 • J.V. Football, Home, Hopkins, 6:30 p.m. • Freshman Girls Basketball, Home, Delton Kellogg, 6:00 p.m. & Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Away, Tourn. at Hastings FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 • Varsity Football, Away, Hopkins, 7:30 p.m. Maple Valley kept pound­ ing away at Bellevue with its next TD coming with 10:19 left in the third quarter. English scored on a 1-yard run, but the PAT was no good, which gave the Lions a 28-0 lead. English had a 79yard run to set up his short waltz into the end zone. With 6:57 remaining in the third, Maple Valley scored again, this time on a 20-yard pass from Garn to Steve Hopkins. Bryan Carpenter kicked the extra point, which gave the Lions a 35-0 lead. In the fourth quarter, Maple Valley punched it into the end zone one more time for the ballgame. With 4:13 left in the game, Carpenter ran 8 yards for the TD. Joel Butler kicked the extra point, giving the Lions a 42-0 lead. Bellevue finally got on the scoreboard. With 3:41 remaining in the contest, Bellevue scored on a quarterback sneak from 4 yards out. The conversion was no good. "Basically we played very good defense," said Mittelstaedt. "Tom Mazurek, Dan Finkler, Seth Kangas, Joel Butler, Brent Stine, Tony Maple Valley eagers improve to 11-3 With help from a missing Springport star, Maple Val­ ley's girls' basketball team crushed the Spartans 72-30 Thursday night. Springport's outstanding 20-points-per-game player was out of the lineup because of a sprained ankle. "The other kids (Springport players) had to step up and they just weren't used to that," said Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese. "We took advantage ofthat." Maple Valley jumped out to an overwhelming 16-2 lead at the end of one period and had a 35-18 advantage at the half. The lead proved too large for Springport, which only mustered 12 points after halftime, compared to the Lions' 37. "They weren't making their baskets and we were," ex­ plained Reese, whose team improved to 11-3 overall, 2-0 in the SMAA. Springport dropped to 8-5. Joy Stine led the Lions in scoring with 16 points, fol­ lowed by Holly Taylor and Jennifer Phenix with nine apiece and Stacee Hawkins with seven. Phenix led with 13 re­ bounds, while Stine and Ni­ cole Kirwin grabbed eight each. Last week Monday, the Lions shot 25 percent from the floor, but still came away with a 45-35 win over Belle­ vue. Besides a poor shooting night from the floor (14 of 56), Maple Valley also had a tough time at the charity stripe. "We had a difficult time at the free-throw line," said Reese, whose Lions were 15 for 42 (36 percent) from the stripe. "It was one of those awful, The next four touchdowns were scored by Cliff Weller from the 35-, 4-, 30- and ip-yard lines to increase the score to 34-0 at halftime. Maple Valley closed out the scoring sg at the 3:20 mark ofthe third quarter with Pete Kellepoury hitting paydirt from 4 yards out and Keith Carpenter kicking the extra Maple Valley’s 8th grade girl eagers lose to Saranac 37-26 ANNOUNCING... The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. □ LAKEWOOD □ MAPLE VALLEY □ MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basketball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE can... 948*4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE Pastoor’s • awful days," added Reese. "We'll take it anyway." Maple Valley led 19-10 at the half and 32-22 at the end of three periods and held on for the victory. Phenix led the Lions in scoring with 14 points, fol­ lowed by Stine, eight and Stephanie Bouwens, seven. Phenix also led the Lions in rebounding with 17, while Taylor grabbed 14. Kirwin led in steals with five. Next up for the Lions is a big game at Olivet on Wednesday. Jayvee gridders take Bellevue The Lions junior varsity football team ran its record to 5-1 with a '41-0 win over Bellevue. Maple Valley took the opening kickoff and marched 60 yards for its first score with Pete Kellepoury going in from 60 yards out. The extra point pass to Dan Rose was good to make the score 8-0. □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ HASTINGS Hansen, Steve Hopkins and Chris Cooley did an outstand­ ing job of blocking." Bret Flower led the Lions with 10 tackles, while Chris Harmon had nine. Joel Butler had two 60-yard kickoffs into the end zone. Maple Valley plays at Hopkins (4-2) this Friday. Hopkins' two losses both were to undefeated teams. The Maple Valley eighth game were Sara Hughes with girls’ basketball team fell to 10 points and Mandi Golovich, six. Erin Hokanson Saranac 37-26 Wednesday. The first half of the game had six assists and Jenny the girls struggled with their Kuempel had four. Erin Hokanson, Jenny plays, but the second halfthey Kuempel and Sara Hughes led came within ten points. The high scorers for the with five rebounds apiece. School Lunch Menus point. The defense was led by Adam Thayer with eight tackles and Nate Dipert and Dan Rose with seven apiece. Recovering fumbless were Josh Brace, race, Adam Thayer, ayer, Jason House, Jay Hokanson and Jeff Hay. Ben Kuempel and Aaron Tobias had pass interceptions. The next game for the junior varsity is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, against Hopkins at home. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, Oct. 21 *Salad, Turkey and Noo­ dle casserole, broccoli, ap­ plesauce, bread/butter. Thursday, Oct. 22 *Salad, *Spaghetti, peas, fruit cocktail, roll/butter, salad bar. Friday, Oct. 23 *Salad, *Ham and cheese on bun, green beans, [tears. Monday, Oct. 26 *Salad,, *Chicken pat­ ty/bun, Tuna sandwich, green beans, pears. Tuesday, Oct. 27 *Salad, Trench bread piz­ za, com, applesauce. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 21 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, pickle spears, pineapple, tuna sandwich. Thursday, Oct. 22 Pizza, peas, spiced apple slices. Friday, Oct. 23 Rib-E-Que/bun, french fries, fresh fruit. Monday, Oct. 26 Chicken gravy on biscuit, carrots, pear. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Hotdog/bun, tater rounds, peach, pudding. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete tine of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY: VERMONTVILLfc �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 13 Lions’ girl harriers place 6th, boys 21st at championships %i ‘*si " .t**** ’’ JM, JM,* * >^H,ta ;* Wife ^1 M V* ft&B hfk •** Ti^ ®k ‘fctllsiiMna nt bw w R ®It iSSE.fcfe ® ht taiiKbUKi » lir tJjHs.latej nil s.taIisbi;Btata K^aslkisi® ikjBiiiajislM wj, fcia I ffim ■| Maple Valley girls’ cross­ country team placed sixth with 220 points out of 25 teams last Saturday at the Greater Lans­ ing championships. Perry won the meet with 133 points out of a total of 179 girls who finished the race. Kathryn Murphy placed se­ cond for the Lions with a school record time of 19:17, while Cheri Sessions was 13th, 'at 20:19; Alicia Golovich, 46th, 21:24; Rachel Thompson, 74th, 22:09; Spring Javor, 85th, 22:20; Jackie Sealy, 109th, 22:52 and Stacy Harvey 150th, 24:13. Murphy, Golovich, Thomp­ son, Javor, Sealy and Harvey all posted their best times of the season at the meet. On Tuesday, at the SMAA , league jamboree at Olivet, the girls defeated Bellevue 26-32, Lions’ freshman Kathryn Murphyn ran a school Olivet and St. Philip did not record time of 19:17, which was good for second field complete teams. place out of 179 runners at the Greater Lansing Placing for Valley was Ses­ Invitational. sions 2nd, Murphy 3rd, Matt Bowen placed 21st out of 189 runners with Golovich 9th, Javor 10th, a time of 17:01 at the Greater Lansing Invitational. Thompson 11th, Sealy 12th and Jenny Mittelstaedt 17th. The boys team placed 21st with 514 points out of 28 teams at the Greater Lansing meet. Mason won the meet with 91 points out of a total of 189 boys who ran the race. Placing for the Lions were Matt Bowen, 21st, with a time of 17:01; Tim Hass, 96th, 18:11; Dan Rasey, 118th, 18:31; Andy Swartz, 119th, 18: 31; and John Baker160th, 19: 47. All the boys ■-posted their best times df the season at the meeting. At the league jamboree on Tuesday, the boys defeated Bellevue 26-29 and St. Philip 22-33, while losing to Olivet 24-34. Bower took first place in the meet, followed by Rasey 9th, Swartz 16th, and Baker 21st. The teams will travel to Bellevue today. Nashville 5th and 6th grade gridders top Vermontville team 24-8 The Nashville fifth and sixth grade football team defeated Vermontville 24-8. Vermontville opened the scoring early in the second quarter on a 74-yard touchdown by K.J. Goodmen, who finished with 84 yards on eight carries. The two point conversion was good giving Vermontville an 8-0 lead. Nashville bounced right back with two touchdowns by Tyson Vorce of 31 and 11 yards. Nashville took a 12-8 lead into the half. On Nashville’s first posses­ sion of the second half, Scott Vanegar ran 62 yards for a TD. Donald Delong finished the scoring by blocking a punt and running it 30 yards for a touchdown. Andy Adams, Donald Delong and Jeremy Barlow led the defensive charge with four tackles each. Nashville’s final game will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Woodland, while Ver­ montville plays at Saranac Saturday. Nashville Little League Football BANQUET Tuesday, October 27 MAPLE VALLEY We will be having a dish to pass. be furnished. ...at... 6p.m. HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM DESSERT ONLY. Please bring Table service and drinks will Any questions ... 852-1852 XC, PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE METAL CAN HAVE A Vermontville 3rd-4th grade gridders improve to 5-0 Vermontville’s' third and fourth grade football team defeated Nashville White 40-0 on Sept. 10th. The offense was led by Jason Abfalter with a season high 1Q5 yards and two touchdowns. Eric Goris scored twice and had one in­ terception for a total of 71 yards. Justin Hoisington and Jeremy Wiser each scored Once. Only two conversions were completed. One came on a pass from Tim Wawiernia to Chris Ripley and Wawiernia carried in the other one. Travis Kersjes had 66 yards on four carries. Kenny Lind­ sey, Kyle Lackscheide and Wawiernia were all in the plus column in rushing. Goris led the defense with 10 tackles, while Lindsey had Seven, Wawiernia five, Kersjes, four and Corey Williams, three. M.V. quiz bowl team wins Maple Valley High School quiz bowl team won Monday, Oct. 5 on Quizbusters. The team of Samantha Hughes, Rudy Othmer, Jason Harmon, and Will Rooks defeated Webberville 150-100. The game will be aired Nov. 7 and 8 on Channel 23. The shock, the anguish, the damage—the results of a crash far outweigh the time you save by driving fast. It’s a fact that your chances of hitting someone or something increase as you exceed the speed limit. A crash like this can happen in a heartbeat. And when it does, it will change your life forever. © SPEEDNG.GE7S YOU NOWHERE. FAST. U.S. Department of Transportation » �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 14 Lion golfer Kyle Booher places 6th at State Finals in Lansing Bellevue has ‘Penny War* The Bellevue Middle School Student Council spon­ sored the “Penny War” around the MSU vs. U of M football game. During the week prior to the game, students had jars in the office decorated for each col­ lege. Pennies were put in the jar of the favorite team (of­ fense). All other coins were counted as negative points so were put in the opponent’sjar. To culminate the week, students and staff were dress­ ed to show their support for MSU or UM. Into this at­ mosphere Sue Shaft, a courier for the American Red Cross, was happy to come to receive a contribution for the victims of Hurricane Andrew, totaling $228.15. Principal Bruce Johnson and boxes of wrapped coins, with Red Cross courier Sue Shaft. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 Maple Valley senior golfer Kyle Booher tied for sixth place with a two-day score of 163 last weekend in the Class C state finals at Forest Akers Golf Course at Michigan State University. Booher qualified for the state meet by shooting a 77 in the regionals at Mulberry Fore Golf Course, which was good for second place out of 80 golfers. In the first day of the state finals at Royal Scott Golf Course, Booher shot a sixth­ place score of 80, out of 125 golfers, to qualify for the final day. He had to score in the top 12 in order to continue. On the final day ofthe state tournament, Booher shot an 83 at Forest Akers West, which was good for sixth in Class C, out of 55 state final­ ists. "It was icing on the cake for the Maple Valley golf team," said Coach Mike Booher, whose team ended its season at 11-3 in dual matches. Maple Valley golfer Kyle Booher Earlier in the season, the Maple Valley golfteam broke the old nine-hole school record of 152 by shooting a 149. In that record-breaking per­ formance, Booher shot a 36, followed by Craig Hamilton, 37; Brian Steward, 38 and Cory Hamilton, 38. Lion jayvee eagers lose a pair The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team lost a pair of close games last week to Bellevue and Springport. On Monday the Lions lost 42-38 to Bellevue. The Bron­ cos jumped out to an early lead 11-6 at the end ofone and 21-10 at the half. Bellevue in­ creased its lead in the third to 34-21, but the Lions came Barry County COA Lunch menu set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 21 Chicken quarter, red potato, Oriental blend, biscuit, peaches. Thursday, Oct. 22 Spaghetti, tossed salad, asparagus, bread, sliced apples. Friday, Oct. 23 Turkey and rice casserole, winter blend, sweet potato, cookie. Monday, Oct. 26 Chicken sauce’em, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, pineapple. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Meatloaf, red potatoes, mixed veggies, bread, pears. Events Wednesday, Oct. 21 Nashville blood pressure; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. agge, cards, exercises; Delton, Elaine MacFarlane on cancer screening at health department. Thursday, Oct. 22 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ cises, cards. Friday, Oct. 23 - Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, cards, reading, exercises, bingo. Monday, Oct. 26 Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing. Tuesday, Oct. 27 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. PAID BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BOB DWYER our NEW county commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. roaring back in the fourth to pull within four points with 30 seconds left, but came up short. Nicole Reid led the Lions with 15 points and Tracy Hickey added 12. On Thurs­ day, the Lions entertained Springport and again came up short 42-35. The Lions fell behind early once again trailing 15-2 at the end of one and 26-14 at the half. They played even in the third but went on a scoring run in the fourth to pull within two points with 30 seconds to do, but it was not enough as the Spartans made their freethrows to clinch the win. Tracy Hickey led the Lions with 13 points and Nicole Reid added eight. The JV record is now 7-7 overall and 1-1 in the league. Saranac hands 7th grade gals their third loss On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Lions seventh grade girl eagers lost 42-26 to Saranac. The game was close through three quarters, but Maple Valley could only score two points in the fourth, compared to Saranac’s 13. Dawn Stine led the team with 16 points. Nashville Blue grldders lose to Vermontville, but defeat Sunfield 48-0 The Nashville Blue third and fourth grade football team lost to Vermontville 20-0 on Oct. 3. Jeff Jones led the offense with 74 yards while Josh Irish had 36 and Jacob Cole, 11. The defense was led by Jacob Cole with 11 tackles, Josh Irish, nine; Mike Hamilton, five and Matt Thome and Josh Pierce had three apiece. Also, Cole and Pierce had fumble recoveries. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Nashville Blue improved to 4-1 by beating Sunfield 48-0. The offense was led by Adam Watson with 106 yards rushing, and two touchdowns and completed four passes for 36 yards. Jeff Jones had 194 yards and two TD’s, Jacob Cole 67 yards, Andy Ewing 24 yards, 1 TD and Josh Irish 16 yards, 1 TD. The defense was led by Jeff Jones and Andy Ewing with five tackles each, Jacob Cole and Matt Thome three apiece and Devon Phenix and Josh Irish two each. Irish also had two pass interceptions, while Cole had one interception returned for a touchdown. Come on out to Bill Seif Chevy, Buick & Geo (formerly Andrus) in Hastings and let me take care of all your auto needs. I specialize in New and USED Cars and TRUCKS. BROCK DeGROOT I S E I F 945-2425 ______ __L___ L B ______ __ __ _ _ South M-37 in Hastings Phone CHEVROLET* @BUICK* G<=® — HASTI“N “_G____S _____ ——___ ___Sales Hours: Mon. & Wed. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates and deadlines. Press (TJfor business hours. The Sun j and Netos mHPLEVRLXBY newsg -------- —TO PLACE AN AD...—-------fl~j You will be asked to give your phone numberr(2] Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. M | You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad .&e iisibetow, Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. ^6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Th3Hk YOU... for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can stilt com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after ypur call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're^ ready to begin recording. �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 20, 1992 — Page 16 and Ph. 762-0640 OPEN: 8-8 Mon.-Fri 8-6 Sat.; 9-3 Sun. fresh Meat Market PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1992 America's Finest Boneless Sirloin Tip or America's Finest Full Cut Round steak America's Finest Tissue Free Cubed steaks ump Roast Lean & Meaty Stuffed End Cut Smoked pork Chops Pork chops Picnic Hams PRODUCE GROCERIES GROCERIES Ultra, 10 Load Mich. US *1. 10 lbs Russet Baking Potatoes Pre-Priced ’1.99 Capistar Grade AA Hormel 15 oz. Corn or Roast Beef With Coupon 5 lb. pkg. Capistar Pears Hash 774 oz. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese With Coupon Beet sugar Large Calif. Christmas Rose Red 28 oz. Creamy Jif Crapes Peanut Butter Mich. “New Crop” Ida Red 18 oz. Quaker Quik or Old Fashioned Dinners Liquid Dish Detergent With in ad coupon. DAIRY * I /t S■ 22 oz. Dawn Sd fcwj ... ^S1I SIC Oats............... Apples 3 ib. S Grapefruit Juice Large Eggs 90 Size Large Western Bartlett I 46 oz. Shurfine Pink Arm & Hammer AI S 10 ct. Hefty Lawn & Leaf With Bags Coupon Al beverages BAKERY 20 oz. Golden Wheat Bread Pepsi, 2 Liter Bottles ”laU I MMSHCTWa carol I EXPIRES 101241921 I i Capistar * Granulated S&S Twist Tie 10 ct. Lawn & Leaf Bags 9 f1l *n9 Q E ugar only n.29 ll 5 lb. bag Kj" a5O< 5KOR<K pM F o 6< M 6r<p MKanding KamndMin.mg j" Good week of Oct. 19-24 at Vermontville Grocery (RETAILER) I!! Limit one with coupon and $10 additional purchase excluding, 13 JI. alcohol and tobacco products. Coupon good the week of October 19, 1992> at Participating Capistar Food Stores. CP a 6(Voff 18oz. QUICK OR OLD FASHIONED QUAKER*OATS Oct. 19*24 at Vermontville Grocery 530000110602 i Capistar > Grade AA QB<flUUVf Lg. Eggs I Dozen ............ al purchase urchase excludin excluding |I Limit one with coupon and $10 additional alcohol and tobacco products. Coupon good the week of October 19, • 1992, at Participating Capistar Food Stores. CP • � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-10-27.pdf e3ad3d908d1af88ccb9138d05b207ae9 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH ST Hastings, mi Asoss iggj 12/30/99 Hastings Public Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 RaM PAID W.S. PQSTAG1 H A ST INGS, Mt <905# .*m Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 13 — Tuesday, October 27, 1992 Nashville gets nod for $255,000 grant MV Cheerleaders win crown Maple Valley Varsity cheerleaders, in competition Oct. 17 at the local high school, topped three other SMAA schools to claim the 1992 championship trophy. Members of the team (*afreont row, from left) Alice Moore, Darcy Schantz, Leslie Gould, (middle row) Mindy Shoup, Julie Huckendubler, Mandi Goodnoe, (third row) Becky Corkwell and Marcie Reid. The squad will go to the national competition at Kansas Ci­ ty, Mo., the last week of December. Proceeds from a Halloween dance Oct. 31 at the Vermontville Opera House will help defray costs of the trip. The 8:30 p.m. event will feature the 1950s-'60s era with prizes for the best attire, hula hoop contest, etc., door prizes and 50-50 drawing. Admission is $5. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Nashville is one of 145 communities selected from 1,100 applicants for a state grant in the “Rebuild Michigan” program, it was announced at last Thursday’s council meeting. “We made the first cut,” said Village Clerk Rose Heaton. “It sounds like we have got a pretty good shot.” The news came in a letter from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce, administrators of the fund aimed at improving infrastructures, including water and sewer systems, streets, bridges, etc., in communities throughout the state. Due to the large number of applications already received, the maximum amount available to Nashville will be $255,000. Originally the cap had been set at $500,000. In submitting the initial ap­ plication last month, village officials agreed that the grant funds would be used to im­ prove and expand the present water system. Specifically they want to extend water ser­ vice on Reed Street to the site of a proposed new apartment complex across from Carl’s Supermarket and to install a new municipal water well on the east side of town. Nashville’s two present wells are located close together near the Thornapple River, a situation that con- cerns officials because if one well became contaminated both likely would be affected. A new well at a distant site would be a safeguard against losing the entire municipa1 water supply in the event of t major toxic spill or othei pollution in or near the river. Eligibility for the gran’ funds is based on a com­ munity’s percentage o: moderate and low income residents. No local cash share is re­ the matter, council agreed to quired for qualification, bu vacate the east-west alley bet­ the village would be obligee ween Phillips and Middle to purchase the land on which streets. The request for closure the new well would be drilled because the grant funds cannot came from three abutting pro­ be used for acquisition of perty owners, Virginia property. Tobias, Lawrence Archer and Additional paperwork for Kay Wyble. Archer was in the audience Nashville’s application is to be prepared this week, said to plead his case, citing his Heaton. two young children, who were Also Thursday, after con- with him, as the primary ducting a public hearing on See Grant ottered, Page 2 Five Barry County area youths arrested in burglary spree A four-hour burglary spree at Thornapple Lake Estates early Monday morning resulted in the arrest •of four adults and one juvenile, and the recovery of a large quanti­ ty of goods by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. According to Deputy Robert Abendroth, the depart­ ment handled 33 complaints involving burglary from storage buildings and vehicles at the mobile home park, as well as at homes located on Thornapple Lake Road east and *owfest the park. In addition, there was a report of a breaking and enter­ ing of an occupied dwelling, said Abendroth. The sheriffs department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Hastings post. Two of the five suspects were arrested at the scene; the others, the next day. Sheriff’s deputies found stashes of stolen goods hidden in various spots in a nearby woods. Police had been summoned by a park resident who called when she spotted two young people on her back porch. The crime spree, said Abendroth, ‘‘started somewhere in the neighborhood of midnight and ran until four in the morning.” Arraigned in Barry County District Court were Joshua Warner of Delton, Travis Taylor, Kenneth Symonds Jr. and Patricia Litnianski, all of Nashville. The four range in ages from 17 to 23. Two had posted bond by Wednesay afternoon. Also taken into custody was a 16-year-old boy. Abendroth said the suspects apparently came to the park in one vehicle which was found at the scene. He said he believes that two or three other break-ins recently discovered in the Maple Grove area may be linked to the Thomapple Lake case. As yet, no dollar amount on the stolen goods has been established. Much has been recovered, but it is not yet known how much more is missing. Abendroth asks anyone who finds property in that area to call him or Deputy Rowse at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Rep. Bender helps local kids with government by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Functions of government, the economy and law and order were among issues con­ sidered Tuesday by Fuller Street students during a discussion with 88th District State Rep. Robert Bender. Students also had other questions for the Middleville Republican: What kind of running shoes does he wear, and what make of a car does he drive? Bender spoke to third- and fourth-graders at the Nashville elementary at a State Rep. Robert Bender answered many thoughtful questions posed by Nashville third- and fourth-graders. The Middleville Republican was accompanied to the event at Fuller Street school by his aide, Peter Weeks. general assembly in the school gymnasium the day after the final presidential debate aired on national TV. Most of children have seen the program. When Bender polled the students on whom they thought had won the debate, a show of hands gave an over­ whelming victory to Democratic candidate Gov. Bill Clinton. Bender noted that most na­ tional post-debate polls agreed with the children’s opinion. President George Bush and in­ See Understand, Page 2 In This Issue... • Nashville Baptists to conduct mission at Atlanta • Nashville Library to be ‘haunted’ Oct. 29 • Open house set to honor Rev. Taylor Nov. 7 • Nashville PTO purchases sports equipment for Kellogg School r �The M4pie Volley News, NosfivtlFe, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 2 G RANT OFFERED , continued from front page— 'reason for his concern. He many of the alleys impassable said many cars go through the to the public. Many that have remained "alley at 25 to 30 mph and there is “no visibility” where the passable, such as the one vacated Thursday night, have north-south alley intersects. -’ He also cited an incident of become racetracks for ir­ a car “doing doughnuts” in responsible drivers. In other business Thursday, the alley, spraying his house and two parked cars with pea council:. — Adopted policies for gravel. This is the first alley closure Equal Opportunity (for public services and utilities) and approved by the council since its adoption last month of a Equal Employment Oppornew alley closure policy that tunity to comply with federal is simpler and intended to sup­ guidelines that prevent plement priovisons of discrimination in regard to Michigan law, the Nashville village charter and ordinances which are applicable to vaca­ tion of alleys. Under the policy, abutting property owners are entitled dependent candidate Ross to claim land to the center of a Perot each received only a smathering of votes from the vacated alley. Most residential blocks in young Nashville crowd. “We're going to have our Nashville are criss-crossed by 12-foot wide alleys con­ own little debate right here,” structed a century or more ago joked Bender, after the to facilitate access by horse­ children asked him such ques­ drawn firefighting equipment. tions as, “Why don’t people They also served as pathways believe Clinton?” and “Why to stables located at the rear of did Ross Perot get back in (the some properties. race)?” In modem times the alleys The children were inhave been a thorn in the side terested in Bender’s personal history. He was bom and rais­ ofthe council. Over the years, some property owners have ed near Middleville and lived appropriated the throughfares there except for the time he for their private use without was in college and when he village approval. These en­ served as a pilot with the U. S. croachments have rendered Navy. The youngsters learned race, religion, sex, color, na­ tional origin, or, in the case of the Equal Opportunity policy, income status. — Approved a bid of $1,050 from Olivet Roofing of Olivet, to reroof the Nashville Council Chambers. It was the lowest of three bids received. — Accepted a bid for road salt from AZKO Salt Inc. at $29.95 per ton, the lowest of two received. — Agreed to let the Maple Valley Community Education UNDE RSTAN D, continued from front— that Bender was a farmer before he was first elected state representative 10 years ago. They asked about various state laws he has been in­ strumental in writing, and learned that one bill he spon­ sored allows for timely absentee voting by U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. Bender was asked to explain the role of United States President. “The president is the leader; he sets the general tone and the general policy of the country,” Bender told the students. “He is not a die- 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Mobile Homeowners Insurance! Miscellaneous "*■■” Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ....... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ....... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p........ .............. 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.............6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR Putnam Public Library will be a scary place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, during the second annual Haunted House sponsored by Friends of the Library. Each room in the historic structure will feature a dif­ ferent "spooky" scene. Young children who would be easily frightened should be accompanied by adults. Free cider and doughnuts will be served and trick-ortreat bags will be distributed to the children. For Rent NASHVILLE 5510 Guy Rd., remodeled 3 bedroom farm house, available Nov. 1, $545 month, $545 deposit, no pets, Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. Insurance ST. CYRIL Nashville Library to be ‘haunted’ Oct. 29 MONARCH add on wood furnace, used 5 years, $225. Call after 4p-m. 852-1852.______ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. tsAuto-Owners *<* tator, and cannot make a law all by himself.” Bender’s appearance tied in with a class project by Patty Retzer’s fourth grade in which students learned about political processes by role playing the state government. The class held a gubernatorial campaign in which can­ didates, with the help of their campaign managers, wrote and presented speeches. In the election, Dacia Davis was elected governor and Matt Keeler, lieutenant governor. The class senate, house of representatives and governor all submitted proposals for laws, which were passed by both houses and signed into law by the governor. “To have students be leaders oftomorrow they have to be interested in the future of their country today,” noted Retzer. For Sale Here’s why! Our statistics show that mobile homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only j; fair to charge you less for your ij mobile homeowners insurance. ■...i*”*™ program use the villageowned Community Center (former waterworks building) in Putnam Parks for several upcoming functions with an agreement that the users clean the facility. — Heard Heaton announce that 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, is the deadline for filing nominating petitions for three council trustee seats expiring in the spring. The two-year posts are now held by Jeffrey Beebe, Sue VanDerske and Carol Jones Dwyer. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... n a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $249/couple. Limited tickets. 407-331-7818, ext.495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School.... 10:00 a.m. Worship........ 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Maplewood successful: to make the first Craft Show Cindy Clouse Holly Clouse Louis Gagne Stan Graham Cindy Krolik Brandon Schantz Jill Shance Melanie Shance Kelly Smith Sylvia Terberg The OutPost * Patches -n- Posies Participating Crafters SPECIAL THANKS TO ... Mark, Kim, Jeremy and Jason Campbell _________________________ — Maplewood PTO CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ ..7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship...................... ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ....... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M’. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �ille Baptist group. Seen here with several of their young charges are Steve Swift, Nancy Trask (center, back row) and Ginny Chase. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter The lives of residents of an inter-city housing project in Atlanta, Ga., were brightened recently by a busload of Nashville Baptists. The group of 30 women and five men traveled by chartered bus for the five-day mission at the 500-unit Harrison Homes, occupied mostly by blacks. The trip was arranged through the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, pastored by the Rev. Dr. Charles F. Stanley, to aid its West End Baptist Chapel located near the housing complex. During their stay the local group broke into teams to compete various tasks. One team conducted a community outreach for youngsters, featuring entertaining ac­ tivities and Bible lessons. “The little ones at the end of the day did not want to go home,” said Nashville Baptist Secretary Suzy Corkwell, one of the missionaries. Another team spent their time in Atlanta reorganizing a clothing bank operated by the church. Here they organized clothing by sizes, paired shoes NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jodi, Linda and Dr. Callton Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 852-2070 535.00 Expires Nov. 3, 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • 1 and generally brought order to the “mountain of clothes” they found when they walked into the facility. Others among the local mis­ sionary group conducted a door-to-door survey at Har­ rison Homes to ascertain needs of the residents. Most, said Corkwell, were elderly widows or young mothers. “They had nothing (material) but were content,” she noted. “It makes our needs seem really small.” In the survey the Nashville visitors also honored prayer requests by the residents. “We got to share our faith with them,” Corkwell said. During their free hours the Nashville entourage enjoyed touring Underground Atlanta, rode the underground MAR­ TA transit system, visited Stone Mountain, and saw the Georgian Terrace Hotel where the cast of Gone With the Wind stayed during film­ ing of that epic movie in the 1930s. They stayed at the Days Inn — Peachtree, in the heart of Atlanta. On Sunday the group at­ tended services at First Baptist Church werhe they received special recognition and had a personal meeting with Dr. Stanley. The service was televised. Open Your Eaton Federal Savings Bank 1993 Christmas Club Account, Starting Next Week. It's The Easy, Sensible Way To Prepare For Holiday Expenses. Eaton Federal Wanted UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NASHVILLE is taking bids for snow removal. Contact 852-9689 for details. Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Regional media improvements noted back in 1925 among the visitors who helped Mr. VanKoevering properly open his new place of business. The visiting publishers were dined and entertained to their hearts’ content and were shown about the city, visiting many interesting factories, poultry plants, etc. Among the former was the largest factory in the world manufacturing Dedicates new building Dedication of what is un­ hail clocks, many beautiful doubtedly the most modem specimins selling at prices and complete newspaper ranging from $100 to $800. They visited hatcheries with building and plant in any small town in Michigan called immense capacity, two of M.S.C. radio school starts a large number of the •them for hatching 150,000 publishers of the western part eggs each at one filling. in November A new radio school, or so- of the state to Zeeland Friday Zeeland shipped over five million baby chicks during the called “school of the air,” afternoon. The new building is 58 feet spring season ofthis year, and will be sent out over station WKAR beginning Nov. 2, ac­ wide, 114 feet long, and of the business is growing very cording to announcement one story in height, and con­ rapidly. The town also has a number made here this week by exten­ tains the printing plant of the sion authorities at the Zeeland Record, one of the of furniture and other fac­ outstanding hometown tories, making it one of the Michigan State College. Success of a 10-week weeklies of the state, as well busiest and most rapidly school broadcast from the col­ as of the Modem Poultry growing small towns in the state, and well worthy of the lege station last spring is said Breeder. In addition, a widely cir­ splendid printing plant which to have led to decision to ex­ pand the educational radio culated Sunday School paper Mr. VanKoevering has just series. Two separate schools is issued from the office, as completed. He is ably assisted in his im­ have been announced for this well as poultry catalogues in mense publishing by his wife, winter. One will run from almost unlimited numbers, Nov. 2 until Dec. 18; while and a general commercial two splendid sons and a the second will start early in printing business is handled in daughter who is the main works of the business office, January, running until early the plant. The plant is owned by the and by a highly competent April. The fall courses will include Record Publishing Co. of force of printers. a wide variety of subject mat­ which Mr. A. VanKoevering ter, with 11 different depart­ is the head. Mr. VanKoever- Local News — S.W. Price, an old-time ments ofthe state college con­ ing at the time of the dedica­ tributing definite courses of tion also celebrated the com­ farmer of Castleton study. These will include pletion of his 30th year as Township, tells The News that history, English literature, publisher in his hometown, he is farily well pleased with sociology, botany, marketing and the Zeeland Exchange his success this year in the entomology, forestry, soils, club and numerous business sheep industry. For instance, agricultural engineering and men and citizens of the town he raised 21 lambs from 10 zoology. helped him in the celebration ewes, without losing a lamb. The school will be held and extended their heartiest This fall he sold the 21 lambs from 7:15 to 8 o’clock congratulations. for $178.50. The wool from (Eastern time) from Monday The equipment of the plant the 10 ewes added the sum of through Friday, inclusive, is very complete and is com­ $30 to the treasury, so taking each week. Each department prised of the finest and most it as a whole, he thinks those is to have definite lecture modem machinery, typeset­ 10 ewes have as least paid for periods during the schedule. ting machines and other a nice, warm home and plenty The college station, equipment. to eat for the coming winter. WKAR, is operating on its old It is certainly a plant to be — Work on the M-79 pav­ wave length of286 meters this proud of, and the publisher of ing job has been seriously year but is now listed as a The News was glad to be hampered by the weather dur­ by Susan Hinckley A new “radio school of the air” to be broadcast from Michigan State College at East Lansing and a modem printing plant at Zeeland were of interest to Nashville readers 67 years ago this week. Locally, women were organizing community sewing classes as an extension course of MSC. Details appeared in The Nashville News on Oct. 29, 1925. 1,000-watt station, making it one of the super power sta­ tions of the country. After the first of January, a 12-week school of special in­ terest to farmers will be broadcast. Detailed programs for this school will depend largely on requests received from listeners, it is said. vvom®n the greater Nashvill e community in 1925 were organizing classes for thestudy of sewing as an extension course from Michigan State College. This photo, which Predates that era by a quarter century, shows women of the Ladies A d Society of Nashv.llie Evangelical Church busy demonstrating culinary skills (Standmg from left) Mrs. Dan Garlinger, Mesdames Evans, Taylor, Tarbell’ D'ck,nson; Etta Baker Emma Wilkinson, Minerva Rothaar, unidentifdiedM, andO M fflrs’ Marshall (?). Seated from left: Libby Marshall, Carrie Zuschnitt an rs. ey ing the past week. The mixer was moved to the south end of the road last week Wednes­ day, and since that time the gang has been able to work but a portion of two days and only about 400 feet of con­ crete has been laid. The outfit 15 ready to resume operations as soon as temperature rises and the storms abate, and the contractor hopes to have it all in this fall, but with the work­ ing day shortened to eight hours it will take over two weeks of good weather to finish the job. — A soft spot in the new grading at Greene’s Corners caused lots of trouble to motorists Saturday and Sun­ day, and numerous cars had to be pulled out of the mud. Street Commissioner Woodard had his street gang at work Monday and Tuesday, making temporary im­ provements, and the comer is again in a navigable condi­ tion. It will be quite a relief when the new pavement is completed. — C.L. Glasgow is at Chicago this week attending the convention of the National Association of Farm Equip­ ment Manufacturers. Mrs. Glasgow accompanied him and will go on to St. Louis to spend a few weeks with her sister. — The Nashville group met with Mrs. Chester Smith Oct. 16 to organize for the purpose of taking up the clothing pro­ ject program, given out by the Woman’s department of Home Economics and Michigan State College. Mrs. Smith was elected leader and Mrs. Elmer Dahlstrom was elected secretary. — Arthur Kenyon 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark O. Ke­ nyon of Middleville, was taken to Blodgett Hospital at Grand Rapids last week to be patched up after an auto acci­ dent, which occurred when he was blinded by glaring headlights of another car and drove into a ditch, striking a telephone pole. He was found, wandering about in a dazed condition by Dale DeVine, who was returning from Grand Rapids. Kenyon, who is employed as service man in a Middleville garage, receiv­ ed a fractured skull in the ac- cident. but his condition is not considered serious. — The opening of hunting season Sunday found lots of hunters out in the woods and fields, and while game is reported to be farily plentiful, most of the sportsmen had to be contented with small bags. The pheasants, opened to the hunter for the first time, are elusive and hard to kill, and only two or three of our gun­ ners were able to get their two male birds the first day. — The Postoffice Phar­ macy has received a fresh coat of paint and Mr. Kane claims that he can identify most ofhis customers, as there is a fine assortment of finger prints on the door. — The Rev. J.G.C. Irvine met many old friends at the Baptist Church Sunday morn­ ing, where he preached in his old pulpit. He was present at the united service in the Methodist Church at night, and renewed old acquaintances. — The delivery truck ofthe Vermontville elevator came to griefMonday afternoon on the road between Vermontville and Lansing. The truck was driven by one of the com­ pany’s employees, who was accompanied by his wife, but both occupants in the truck escaped injury. Just as the truck and a Ford coupe were about to pass, a large Studebaker attempted to cut in between the two machines, with the result that the Ford was rammed and thrown com­ pletely on the top of the hood of the truck. The Ford was a complete wreck, the driver receiving several slight burises, but not serious. The Studebaker also was badly damaged. The driver of the Studebaker admitted that the fault of the accident was his and promised to settle for all the damage he had caused. — The men of the Holy Name Society of St. Cyril’s church attended the district rally held at St. Rose Hall, Hastings, last Sunday. — Bert Avery is making preparations to move to Florida, and is offering his household goods at private sale. — Mr. and Mrs. L. Herryman attended an A & P Managers’ Benefit Associa­ tion banquet Sunday at Lans­ ing. It was held in the Kerns Hotel. — Miss Pearl Ostroth, 20, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Samuel Ostroth of Maple Grove, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. A trained nurse is caring for her. — The Castleton Center Clothing Project group met Thursday, Oct. 22, at the home of their leader, Mrs. Nellie M. Brumm, where they received their first lesson out of a series of six. Sewing equipment was discussed, and care and adjustment of sewing machines. The next meeting will be Nov. 19, when sewing machine attachments will be used. — Dr. and Mrs. M.A. Vance left Nashville Tuesday morning for their new home in Eaton Rapids. — (Morgan) J. W. Howard is loading a car with potatoes, paying $1 per bushel. — (North Castleton) Mrs. John Smith has been ill the past week with lagrippe. Charley Early is on the sick list. The damp weather is causing lots of lagrippe and severe colds. — (Kalamo) Leslie Mead and daughter Florence drove on mail route No. 4 the latter part of last week, while Charles Dolph, the carrier, was attending the IllinoisMichigan football game... Leslie Mead drew gravel for Merl Rich a couple of days last week as they are preparing to build a new hen house and make other im­ provements about their place. — (Southwest Maple Grove) Mrs. Ward Cheeseman was at Hastings last Wednesday to receive in­ struction in sewing and will conduct a class in this neighborhood, the first meeting to be held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Winnie Buxton. — (Northeast Castleton) The Feighner School children spent Friday afternoon with the Hosmer School children, and as usual a ball game took place. — (Maple Grove Center) Mr. and Mrs. Merle Mason are at Adrian this week, atten­ ding a convention of the State Grange as representatives of the local grange. Miss Grace Reid is looking after the home duties during their absence. — (West Maple Grove) Several students from Nashville High School en­ joyed a two-day vacation while their teachers attended the state institute at Jackson. — (North Castleton) This is pheasant week and by the “bang” ofthe guns, some one is hunting in this vicinity despite the rain and snow. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 __Page 5 Special guest speaker to visit Vermontville United Methodist S SS! ii s s%X?2 %?2 s ss s S11J ’tkj%»S *«k 4$N *Js w wi ‘•kw kfSt kfcSt The Vermontville United Since 1969, Rice has Methodist Church will have a spoken in churches in most of guest speaker, Sunday, Nov. Michigan’s counties and in 1, at 11 a.m. many forums, sharing the He is the Rev. Allen Rice of special ministry of the the MICAP Ministries. Rice Michigan Interfaith Council has spoken in churches more on Alcohol Problems. than 1,000 times during the As a lobbyist at Michigan’s Kist 20 years. Capitol in Lansing, he has His topic will be “Mission worked on many issues and for Modems.” addressed many public policy Rev. Rice has been on the concerns.. Those issues in­ MICAP staff in Lansing since clude: Michigan’s bottle 1969 and has served as ex­ deposit law, mandatory seat ecutive director since 1974. belt use, hospitalization He has a master of divinity coverage for alcoholism and degree from Garrett other drug-addicted persons, Evangelical Theological all measures to reduce Seminary and was ordained in alcohol-related highway the United Methodist Church crashes and leadership in the in 1951. He served churches campaign to return the legal in Indiana, Alpena and drinking age in Michigan to Belleville before coming to 21. the Michigan Interfaith Coun­ Other issues include “Pro­ cil on Alcohol Problems. ject Graduation” efforts, Superintendent’s Comer 5w ; ® trt ^ *™ *tfk *** *a k» SjMfl k#i >«k •tjslsittij^ ij JWMinh j? ’"“talnk - Wm ZZ 6mel *«• 13 ™ ™ fewmlta _ iminijilii ata i da it ttesi-faW, lit fa ■Wl zstMtai It tax rf Ma. lit ata Im rtffc -itata tilt Blei Frta tarra ii Kt fataitotiii ditaiNptri tM k mh tfafcHakta tH n« kprfalW ftiftiTS®81’ ktap?fe® faB^ _|W#W Stitnl 4F *Ut *L Why ‘good’ education isn’t enough today! ■■$ lb *8I* BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks When asked in surveys about how they felt about their local schools, most people respond that they are “good.” Though we are pleased with that response, it causes some concern as well. The reason for our concern is that the response may be inter­ preted as “good enough,” as in “It was good enough for me and my generation and it is good enough for today without any significant changes.” If you attended school closer to the start or middle of this century than the end of it, you entered a different world than that which our students face today. In those days the majority ofjobs were unskilled and reasonably high paying. Today few jobs are available for the unskilled and those that remain are usually low paying. Because our students will enter a different world, we must have different schools. Today’s schools must help assure that all, or nearly all, students attain competence in the basic skills plus a number of other abilities. New skills include higher level thinking and reasoning, understanding and use of new technology and the ability to work effectively with others. We hope that you will take the time to study the job picture today and look inside your schools to see what is needed and what education is like today. In doing so you may better understand why yesterday’s schools are not good enough for today’s world. A good place to start understanding these changes is by attending the open house being held in our new technology lab on Monday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. lam sure that you will be impressed by what ybu See and hear. It will help all of us to better see the relationship between to­ day’s world and today’s schools. reduction of alcohol beverage promotion on college cam­ puses and laws to place alcohol beverage warnings on alcohol beverage containers. MICAP mounts the major church-related opposition to any additional commercial gambling in the state, in­ cluding anti-casino efforts in Detroit, the Upper Peninsula, Indiana, Ohio and Windsor, Ontario in 1992. His wife Shan is a former missionary to Malaysia. She has also served as an elemen­ tary counselor for 19 years. Shan and Allen live in Lans­ ing and belong to Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Detroit. They try to keep track of their nine grandchildren. In the Service— Daniel L. Hale Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel L. Hale, a 1987 graduate of Maple Valley High School recently deployed aboard the replenishment oiler USS Kalamazoo, homeported in Norfolk, Va., to the Mediterrean with the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier battle group. The battle group is compos­ ed of more than 9,000 sailors and Marines, 10 ships, two submarines and a variety of aviation squadrons and detachments. The Navy and Marine Corps “sea-air-land” team is capable of a full range of action'-- from port visits and humanitarian reliefto ma­ jor offensive operations. Hale will participate in numerous exercises designed to challenge the mission readiness of the ship and crew. The battle group will have the opportunity to make several port visits. The battle group will replace the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier battle group. He joined the Navy in August 1987. Janette M. Laymance Pvt. Janette M. Laymance has completed a light wheel vehicle mechanic course at Ft. Jackson, S.C. During the course, students were trained to perform maintenance and assist in the repair of automotive vehicles and associated equipment. Laymance is the daughter of Leona A. Knoll of 23317 Junction Road, Bellevue and William E. Laymance of 253 Fuller St., Nasvhille. She is a 1991 graduate of Bellevue High School. 43,901 Reasons To Buckle Up 43,901 deer were hit by cars in Michigan in 1990, causing 1,957 injuries to motorists, and one death. Wearing earng asaety a safety belt et doubles ou esyourcances your chances o of avo avoiding ng injury njury or death. And with all those deer on the road, that's 43,901 chances for a belt to save your life. Special of the week: Hospice to offer series Hospice of Lansing Inc. will offer a five-week grief recovery program in Grand Ledge Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 through Dec. 7. Meetings will be held at Grand Ledge Health Park, 11653 Hartel Road. The program, open to anyone in the community, is designed to help those who have experienced a loss Registration is required. Call Hospice of Lansing at 882-4500. One only. 350 V-8, auto., A/C, much more. BUY THIS BELOW INVOICE! BILL SEIF BILL SEIF C^J *CHEVROLET @ BUICK- Ge® — HASTINGS — fForrntrly Andrus) •Plus tax, rebate, assigned to dealer. SoPHutaHhs toMin-ng37e s in 945-2425 Sates Hours; Mon. i Wed. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Tues.. Thura.. Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-l p.m. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MhlN STREET MERMONTMILLE. MICHIGAN 49096 TANTON' "auctioneers g realtors Land and stream and fenced for horses! Very Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located nice 3 bedroom home with attached garage on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at and a pole barn. Call Joe Andrews, 852-0712. (CH-120)852-2280. (CH-115) L-110. Approx. 106 acres of land with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on the Thornapple River, frontage on three roads, perked. Land contract terms with low down payment. L-107. NEW LISTING - 16 acres of land with 1991 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and a 36x60 pole barn. Good location south of Charlotte. Priced in the mid 60's. Possible land contract terms. Additional land available. L-107. 16 acres of vacant land located on a paved road.................................... Land contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of low land fronting on two roads with the Thornapple River running through. Land contract terms. Contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres - perked 19 PLUS/MINUS ACRES ” NEW 1992 SILVERADO FULL SIZE P.U. SAUBEE LAKE SAUBEE LAKE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 - Selling this 3 bedroom ranch home with walkout basement near Ionia *#* located on approx. 19 acres at 1:00. Land contract terms. Also selling at 4:00 3 parcels at Saubee Lake including two cottages, a vacant lot with well and a lot with sleeping cottage on the lake. Call for details on these properties. All are offered with good land contract terms! INCLUDE: REFRIGERATOR 3 pull-out shelves Fresh meat drawer Twin crispers 17 cu. ft. 10-year compressor warranty •639.00 WAS •574.00 SALE REBATE •*75.00 • • • • • $499 Richards I^BFi <&ppliance 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte • Delivery • Hook-up Our Radio-Dispatched Service Department THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - Selling a 12214 acre farm with a good, remodeled home and buildings. The property is located in the Springport/Eaton Rapids area and will be offered in 3 parcels in combinations and as a total farm. Land has been perked. Land contract terms! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - Selling properties for the Ionia County Road Commission located near Ionia, Lyons and Portland. Call for a pictured flyer! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Selling a 2 story home in Nashville at 12:00 noon. The home needs some redecorating but has lots of potential. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Selling a "Handyman's Special" near Mason. Excellent location on .8 acre of land. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION! The home will sell to the highest bidder at 4:00 p.m. , ‘Consumer Power Rebate Limited Supply • Sale Ends Oct. 31,1992 •Refrigerators may need evacuation of freon per E.P.A. regula­ tions, fee not included. E.P.A. regulations require evacuation of refrigerant before recycling. APPLIANCE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS Mon. & fpri. 8:30a.m. ■ 8 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 8;30 a m . 5:30 p m . sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 543-3559/543-8332 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 - Selling approximately 440 acres of land in 11 parcels for the USA Acting Through Farmer's Home Administration in Gratiot County. Excellent opportunity to purchase good farmland in the Ithaca area. Call for details! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 6 Open house to honor Rev. Taylor's retirement After serving as an Assembly of God pastor for 44 years — the last 27 ofthem in Nashville the Rev. Robert Taylor is retiring from a regular pastorate. Taylor and his wife, Naomi, expect to travel across the county in a their motor home as part of an Assemblies of God missionary program. “We’ll do fill-in ministry and interim ministry,” said Taylor, who will deliver his final sermon in i Nashville Nov. 29. The Taylors will be honored at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be held in the basement of the church at 803 Reed St. The Taylors were married during his first pastorate at the small Benzie County town of Honor, where her father had helped build the church. Taylor is a native of Beulah. Other Michigan com­ munities where the couple has served are Applegate, Charlotte and Eaton Rapids. They came to Nashville in August 1965. At that time, the local Assembly of God was a small storefront church located on Main Street in the building now occupied by Hecker In­ surance Agency. Three years later the con­ gregation dedicated a new church building at its present site on Reed Street. An addi- tion in the late 1970s greatly expanded the facility. Later, a parsonage was built on the same property. The Taylors have four grown children: sons Richard of Roanoke, Texas, and Ronald of Hastings; daughters Rita Miller of Vermontville and Roberta Thompson of Hastings, and 10 grandchildren. 50’s-60’s Adult Dance Oct. 31st Halloween 8:30 p.m. at the VERMONTVILLE OPERA HOUSE Door Prizes • BYO Beverage 50-50 Drawing SNACK BAR You can purchase tickets from M.V. Cheerleaders CHARGE $500 Per Person Proceeds go to the M. V. Cheerleaders Trip to the Nationals Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 28 Stuffed peppers, carrots, beans, bread, cake. Thursday, Oct. 29 Veal birds, parsley potatoes, spinach, bread, fruit. Friday, Oct. 30 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli, Italian green beans, man­ darin oranges. Monday, Nov. 2 BBQ meatballs, Italian blend, baked beans, bread, peaches. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Breaded chicken with Harvest RC/1 M ofValues V RCA 9" diagonal ColorTrak® TV • 24-Button ChanneLock™ Digital Remote • AutoProgramming 178-Channel Cable Tuning 0 • On-Screen Clock, Sleep and Alarm Timer • AC/DC Operation (DC Car Cord ’Included) • Headphone Jack ° Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. Model E09436BT RCA VHS VCR • Entertainment Series • On-Screen Remote Control Programming • 155 Channel Cable Compatible Tuner® • Quick Channel Search • Remote Operates Compatible RCA TV • 4 Event/1 Year Programmable Timer • High Speed Rewind • Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. Immediately after departing Nashville, the Taylors plan to go to Texas for a month to visit their son, then will pro­ ceed to Arizona, where they will join other Assembly of God missionaries in the church's RV MAPS program. Naomi Taylor retired earlier this year from her posi­ tion with the Michigan Secretary of State's office. Model VR334 27" STEREO MONITOR/RECEIVER • 36-button Digital Command Center™ TV/VCR remote control • MTS broadcast stereo sound system • S-VHS video connector • All-electronic control system with on-screen prompts • Very High Performance picture tube s699°° 2 ONLY! G27339HP RCA 20" diagonal ColorTrak 2000™ Stereo gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, bread, fruit. Events Wednesday, Oct. 28 Hastings, Mrs. Agge on organ, cars, exercises, head start; Delton, The Old Timers, birthday party. Thursday, Oct. 29 Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ cises, cards. Friday, Oct. 30 Woodland,, blood pressure; Hastings, Halloween party, cards, reading, exercises, bingo; Nashville, popcorn, Halloween party. Monday, Nov. 2 - Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing, Rosemary Shaffer from Thor­ napple Manor; Woodland, The Washtub Band. Tuesday, Nov. 3 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, ex­ ercises; Nashville, Kathy Walters from 4-H. Parent­ Teacher Conferences set Oct. 28-29 Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School will be host for parent-teacher conferences Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28 and 29. Faculty members will be located in the gym during the following time periods: Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 4:30 and 6 to 9 p.m. Student report cards will be issued to parents upon their arrival at the conferences. Report cards for those not in attendance will be issued on Monday, Nov. 2. Teachers and administration strongly urge all parents to at­ tend these conferences. It is an opportunity to build a positive relationship with the students teachers and discuss ways in which we can make every student successful. If parents have any ques­ tions regarding conferences, please contact Principal Larry Lenz at 852-9275. The Rev. Robert Taylor and his wife, Naomi, have seen the Nashville Assembly of God grow from a small storefront church on Main Street to a spacious facility on Reed Street. The couple will leave Michigan soon to join a traveling missionary program. Engagements Kelley - Fox to wed May 15 Mr. and Mrs. Max Kelley of Hastings is pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen, to Gary Fox, son of Sam Fox of St. Louis, Mo., and the late Minna Fox. Kathy is a 1974 graduate of Maple Valley and a 1978 graduate of Michigan State. She works as a free-lance advertising copywriter in Chicago. Gary is a graduate of Drake University and is employed as an instructor at Columbia Col­ lege, Chicago. A May 15 wedding is being planned in Chicago. Compliments of... HRIZONS CLUB ...of HASTINGS CITY BANK The Month of December BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINE Provided by: American Community Mutual Insurance Co. Location: Lobby of Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street, Hastings Everyone Welcome to Take Advantage and Use This Machine Monitor-Receiver Model F20706FT s*425 Tri • 38-Button Master *Touch Universal Remote • 181-Channel Cable Tuning0 Xm M • Dual RF Antenna Inputs • Channel Labeling • Broadcast Stereo with dbx * Noise Reduction TJ X9 ■fl • Matrix Surround Sound with 5 Watts per Channel *Amplifier • 13-Jack Video/Audio Monitor Panel with gra ■ MF CAMPAIGN RHETORIC WHAT A PAIN! S-VIdeo Connector • Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. + dbx Is a registered trademark of Carillon Technologies. # RMS rating, Into 8 ohms, 50 to 20000Hz, with less than 1%THD. Lake Odessa T.V. & Appliance, Inc 1039 4th Avenue • 374-8866 OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. 8 a.m. til 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8-4 • VOTEFOR • OrvinH. Moore Many issues are going to face the Board of Commissioners in the years to come. Barry County is financially sound, and I will continue to do my best to help keep it that way. Issues from the Aging network, to Planning & Zoning, to building use, and replacement must be addressed. None of these issues will be easy to resolve, but the resolution must be what is best for you, Barry County. I have appreciated your support in the past and hope I can count on you in the future. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Orvin H. Moore, County Commissioner District 5, 7551 Hager Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 __Page 7 Missionaries share in Sunfield Obituaries Kathleen Denise Carl— NASHVILLE Kathleen Denise Carl, 20, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, Octob­ er 24, 1992 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings after a short illness. She was bom in Battle Creek on June 27, 1972 the daughter of James C. and Nancy Lee (Simpson) Carl. She was raised in Nashville and graduated with honors from Maple Valley High School in 1990. She attended Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek and was a secretary for Metropolitan Title Company in Hastings. She was also a waitress at Tick Tock Restaur- ant in Hastings. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wood­ land; the Maple Valley Community Band; the Maple Valley High School Orchestra Band; she received many scho­ larships and awards while in high school. She enjoyed walking, snowmobiling, water skiing, and especially her cats. Kathleen is survived by Jim and Nancy Carl of Nashville; sister, Debra Marie Carl of Mason; brother, Robert James Carl of Nashville; paternal grandparents, Thomas L. and Pauline M. Carl of Battle Creek; maternal grandmother, Helen E. Simpson of Grand Blanc; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Eino M. Simpson in 1991. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 27 at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland with Reverend Allen Sellman officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Kathleen Denise Carl Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Uno Lundquist in 1981. He was married to Sandra Hill in Nashville on May 4, 1962. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Raymond Lee Lundquist of Holt and Daniel P. Lundquist of Nashville; daughter, Dawn R. Lundquist of Nashville; mother, Julia Lundquist of Hastings; brothers, Roger J. (Kathy) Lundquist of Grand Ledge, and Howard U. (Pattie) Lund­ quist of Hastings; sisters, Joyce (Virgil) Culp of Hast­ ings and Linda (Ronald) Ruthruff of Hastings; grand­ mother, Dorothy Hanford of Hastings. Also many aunts, School Lunch Menus Jr.-Sr. High School salads. Menu subject to change. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Parent teacher conferences, Fuller St. School 1/2 day of school. No Wednesday, Oct. 28 lunches. No lunch. Parent/teacher Thursday, Oct. 29 Parent teacher conferences, conferences. Thursday, Oct. 29 1/2 day of school. No No lunch. Parent/teacher lunches. Friday, Oct. 30 conferences. Parent teacher conferences, Friday, Oct. 30 1/2 day of school. No No lunch. Parent/teacher lunches. conferences. Monday, Nov. 2 Monday, Nov. 2 *Salad, *French bread piz­ Barbeque pork/bun, corn, za, corn, apple. peach. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Tuesday, Nov. 3 *Salad, *Turkey noodle French toast/syrup, cass., *Hot dog/bun, broc­ coli, pears, roll/butter, salad sausage links, applesauce, bar. juice. NOTE: *Choose one en­ NOTE: Salads daily. tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A Students 70 cents; Adults choice of lowfat white or $1; Menu subject to change. chocolate or whole milk is Choice of 2% lowfat choc, served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all or white milk The occasion is the church’s strong missionary emphasis, 10th annual Missions Con­ with two families formerly ference, and interested people members ofthe church now in are welcome to attend any of full-time missionary service the events, which will take around the world. David and place Friday evening through Sheryl Olmeda serve in Nerja, Sunday afternoon. Spain, and (former pastor) Activities include a potluck Chris and Carolyn Schroeder dinner, presentations by the are serving in Vienna, four missionaries, a women’s Austria. The church acts as brunch, a youth “extravagan­ the sending agent for these za,” a men’s breakfast, and two families. more. The theme of the Sunfield The Sunfield United Methodist Church has a See Missionaries, Page 14 of Barlow’s Christian Book Store and rihPltUcMJte ,or ,he ExPansion o' Barlow Florist Wed., Oct. 28 • Sat., Oct. 31 • 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Raymond H. Lundquist— NASHVILLE - Raymond H. Lundquist, 51, ofNashville, passed away Saturday, Octob­ er 24, 1992 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lake City, the son of Uno and Julia (Hanford) Lundquist on Febru­ ary 3, 1941. He was a lifelong Barry County resident and graduated from Hastings High School in 1959. He was a master electri­ cian out of I.B.E.W. Local #445 in Battle Creek. He also farmed for many years in the Nashville area. He was a member of Nash­ ville Lodge #255 F&AM, and attended Vermontville Bible Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, building houses, all sports and being in A second-generation mis­ sionary who with her husband has served on three con­ tinents, a local woman who spent her summer ministering in Russia and a Vietnamese pastor of a Grand Rapids church will be the featured speakers at Sunfield United Methodist Church Nov. 6-8. Special guests during the conference will be Brian and Judi Braunschweiger, Carla Smith, and Rev. Vinh Q. Tran. uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tues­ day and Wednesday, October 27 and 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home with Reverend Dan Smith officiat­ ing. Graveside Masonic services will be conducted by Nashville Lodge #255 F&AM at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association or the Pulmonary Care Unit, Univer­ sity of Michigan Hospital. DRAWINGS • GIFTS • REFRESHMENTS Rl^BQN CUTTING & DEDICATION CEREMONIES N^ Author of A GARMENT OF GRACE" will be autographing his book 10-8 Wed., Thurs., Fri. *59 Saturday \ Bibles • Books • Sunday School Supplies • Boxed Cards Day Spring Cards • Cassettes • CDs • Videos • Plaques Christian Gifts • Post Cards • Bible Covers Inspiration Invitations • VIDEO RENTALS NEW WEDDING AREA • EXPANDED RETAIL AREAS PRIVATE CONSULTATION AREA NEW OFFICE & COMPUTER AREA Norman & Carole Barlow OUR STAFF: Christian Bookstore Downtown Hastings Retain an Experienced Prosecutor RE-ELECT Dale A. Crowley Bibles, Cards, Gifts, etc. 111 West State Street Hastings, Mi. 49058 616-945-5029 Mon - Fri 8:30-8:00 Sat 8:30-5:30 Carole and Norm Barlow Indya Barlow Theron Barlow Linda Kenfield John Matthews Genevieve Struble, Hostess EXPERIENCE OF DALE A. CROWLEY * Over 121/2 years experience in all areas ot> prosecutor’s responsibility. * Appointed to serve as special prosecutingJ>‘ attorney in Allegan, Kalamazoo and Eaton Counties. * Obtained 10 murder convictions: 6 for first degree murder and 4 for second degree murder. PROVEN ABILITY OF DALE A. CROWLEY * Twice cited by the Michigan State Police for professional excellence. * Praised by Attorney General Frank Kelley in news release June 25, 1992. * Circuit Court trial conviction record of prosecutors office: 1989, 73%; 1990, 86%; 1991, 90%; 1992 to date, 63%. * As Prosecuting Attorney, personally tried and obtained convictions for: Felonious Assault, Assault with intent to do great bodily harm; First degree criminal sexual conduct; Larceny from a person; (2) Breaking and entering; and (2) First degree murder. COMMITMENT OF DALE A. CROWLEY PLEDGE OF DALE A. CROWLEY While neither I, nor any of my staff, are perfect, I pledge to the citizens of Barry Coun­ ty to continue a policy of aggressive prosecu­ tion of repeat and dangerous offenders; to continue to work to improve services to vic­ tims of crime; and in all other areas within the prosecutor’s responsibility to provide the best service possible. * Has worked untold uncompensated hours for citizens of Barry County. * Vice Chairman and executive committee member of Barry County Community Corrections Board. * Established victim/witness coordinator position and worked with the courts on scheduling to cut down on needless court appearances by victims and witnesses. Paid for by Crowley for Prosecutor Committee P.O. Box 344, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-4453 �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 8 Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 • Fresh, J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, Lakewood, 4:00 p.m. • Cross Country, Away, St. Philip, 4:30 p.m., SMAA Finals WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 • J.V. & Var. Girls Basketball, Away, St. Philip, 5:30 p.m. • Jr. Hi. Girls Basketball, Home, St. Philip, 6:00 p.m. • Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:00-4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 • JV Football, Away, Portland, 7:00 p.m. • Fresh Girls Basketball, Away, Hopkins, 4:15 p.m. • Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-4:30 p.m. & 6:00-9:00 p.m. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 • Varsity Football, Home, Portland, 7:30 p.m. “Homecoming” SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 • Cross Country, Away, Carson City, 10:00 a.m. | Mapes A3 Family Florist^ 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-2050 Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. W Plants and 1 Fresh Flowers Scarecrows bring life to Kelloggs’ halls First place in creativity was awarded to Brandon Phenix (left) and Shawn Graham for their lighted scarecrow, "Jimmy." The two Kellogg sixth-graders created the character in 45 minutes in the classroom of Jeanne Hansen, using an original design they had pre-planned. A strange cast of characters is seen in this lineup resting at Nashville’s Kellogg School. The scarecrows are the work of Jeanne Hansen's sixth-graders, who worked in teams to turn out the imaginative creations from materials brought from home. From Our Readers... MAPLEVALLEY R227e NaMAlIN ESTs NAtSaHVItLLeE y\j\ ♦ Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Multiple Listing • Service (MLS) • Letter on Twp. hall made misstatements 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE ♦ HMS MEMBERS OF BARRYM EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Home Warranty Available JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD.......................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... VERMONTVILLE • MOBILE HOME OH LARGE LOT - 1984 Fairmont NOW $57,500! PRICE REDUCED Seller will look at all offers! Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees S Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) REALTOR* 14x70 mobile home on 2'/> lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigera­ tor are included, nice deck, small barn & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 Eves. VERMONTVILLE ■ LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home • 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Horher for more "info". (V-167) 3 YEAR OLD RANCH ON 10 ACRES NEW LISTING: ON 7.5 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS - 2 bed BUILT IN 1987 - ON 3 ACRES - LOG HOME • ON M-66 - 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) room 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more details. (CH-174) Built in 1989. 5 acres is wooded, 7 rooms, 4 bed­ rooms, 2 baths, stone fire­ place in LR, rec. room in basement, vaulted ceilings in master BR & great room, Andersen windows, oak cabinets, much more!! Call Homer Now! (CH-172) — VACANT LAND — 6 ACRES-NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details' Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS - Located DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! • • • • • • Country Homes Nashville & Vermontville Houses Farms — Large & Small Parcels of Vacant Land Lake Properties Commercial south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don(VL-247) 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, , blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 114 A<(RES <AVPR0X >40A WOOD’S, 68A TILLABLE (Acreag (Acreages are ap­ prox.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert.(VL-157) To the editor: This letter is in response to the politically motivated letter to the editor in the Oct. 20, edition of the Maple Valley News regarding progress of the new Castleton Township Hall. That letter was signed by two Township Board members. The letter was not approved by the Township Board and it makes statements that are not true. At the Oct. 7 meeting of the Castleton Township Board, we unanimously approved a floor plan to be drawn by the architect we have been work­ ing with. The forementioned letter stated that the Township Board could not reach a com­ promise which is not the truth. I, as supervisor, com­ promised by agreeing to hire the architect wanted by one of the trustees to draw the plans for a cost of 2 percent of the project, cost hoping to get the project moving. I had provid­ ed information to the board that would have the plans drawn and sealed by an ar­ chitect for a savings of from $1,500 to $2,000. Apparently my compromise accomplished nothing. All members of the Township Board compromised by various degrees by unanimously approving the plan the architect has called a “plain Jane” building. The present projected cost of the township hall is for more than originally budgeted because the original estimated cost per square foot was too low and because ofthe need to comply with the American Disabilities Act in regard to the restrooms. The majority of the Township Board feels the plan adopted meets the minimum needs ofthe persons who will be using it with a room no larger than presently used for meetings and elections. We have the funds to com­ plete the construction without an increase in taxes, which couldn’t be increased without approval by the electors anyway and without severely depleting our funds for other projects such as roads and bridges, as wrongly stated in the forementioned letter. When the architect has the plans drawn, they will be available to anybody who would like to see them. Anybody with concerns about what is taking place, please call 852-9106, 852-0830 or 852-9863. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township MV cheerleaders did a ‘super job’ this year To the editor: On Oct. 17, the Maple Valley varsity and junior var­ sity cheerleaders participated in the SMAA League cheerleading competition. These girls did a great job representing our school, as the varsity took first place and the junior varsity took second place. I am really proud of every one of these girls. Their hard work and dedication to do and be the best they can be paid off for them They are definitely a group of girls the players, coaches, parents and fans can be proud of. Maple Valley varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders did and are all super. Sandy Carpenter Cheerleading Advisor iiiiiiiiiiijiaiuimiaauiMl, > Maple Valley Athletic Boosters S I BINGO I a MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 9 ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 3 ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g laaanaanaaaetamaanaaaaaafi WE'RE MOVING... Phase II ®esal® Clothing Tailoring Due to the tremendous response, we are moving to a larger and. $) NEW LOCATION — at — 130 S. Main Across from Cappon’s in Nashville We will be CLOSED Nov. 3 thru 9 We will RE-OPEN at the New Location Nov. Phone 852-1771 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 9 Area voters face two lively elections Tuesday, Nov. 3 another term as Castleton Township Supervisor as a Republican. In three separate opinions, the state elections bureau stated that Cooley was precluded from seeking a par­ tisan office for all of 1992 because of his attempt to seek the village president’s position as a “no party” candidate. The three-member Barry County Board of Elections Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 26 to remove Cooley’s name from the November general elec­ tion ballot. But Cooley ap­ pealed to Barry County Cir­ cuit Court, where Judge Richard Shuster overturned the decision of the Elections Commission. Bracy earned his right to ap­ pear on the general election ballot by gamering 13 write­ in votes as a Democrat in the August primary. Cooley has held the super­ visor’s post since 1973. Bracy most recently com­ pleted 22 years with the Michigan Employment Security Commission, serving 14 years in management positions. He said he could not run for elected public office while working for the state because of the Hatch Act. However, in the past he has See Elections, Page 11 Bob Dwyer Orvin H. Moore Intreresting races for seats at county and township levels will present Nashville area voters with a choice at the polls next Tuesday. Incumbent District 5 Coun­ ty Commissioner Orvin H. Moore, a Republican who narrowly edged GOP challenger Timothy Burd in the Aug. 4 primary, will face Democrat Robert E. Dwyer. A self-employed com­ munications and real estate consultant, Dwyer is former chairman of the Barry County Democratic Pary and a cur­ rent member ofthe party com­ mittee. He is a member of the Village of Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals and of the Thomapple River Watershed Council. He was one of the organizers of a recent failed petition drive calling for a referendum on the proposed $2.77 million Barry County Courts & Law building. Dwyer also has criticized the cost of county govern­ ment, in particular the amount of compensation received by county commissioners. According to Dwyer, “Barry County government is too big and it spends too much!” He has charged that his op­ ponent earned more than $19,000 in the last year because of salary, per diems, mileage expenses and fringe benefits. Moore earned his spot on the general election ballot by edging out Burd with u margin of only four votes in the Retirement Coffee/Cookie Reception hosted by CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD in honor of retiring trustee NELSON RASEY November 4, 1992, 7 P.M. prior to 7:30 P.M. Regular Twp. Bd. Meeting Justin Cooley primary. Burd’s subsequent appeal for a recount was denied by the court. Moore, a self-employed farmer who also sells feed handling and tillage equip­ ment, is seeking his fourth two-year term on the county board. During his tenure, he has been involved in many projects and served on several committees, chairing four posts: County Finance, Region III Area Agency on Aging; Potowatomi RC&D Council; and Keyman Group. In addition, he has been vice chair of the Planning Commission, treasurer of the Airport Commission and a member of several board committees: County Develop­ ment, County Property, Or­ dinance Revisions and Remonumentation. Dwyer also has criticized Moore and the present County Board for “*micro-managing rather than acting as a policy­ setting, legislative body; in­ creasing costs of government by increasing the number of commissioners from seven to eight in redistricting; the board insisting on continuing to hold daytime meetings, thereby enabling only the self­ employed and the retired to run for offices; and he has blasted Moore’s handling of the Area Agency on Aging crisis, in which Barry County and St. Joseph and Branch counties were kicked out of the region. Moore has said that the two morning meetings each month are only a small part ofwhat a commissioner must do. He also has disputed charges of increased costs of county government, maintaining that the budget for 1993 shows on­ ly a slight increase in expenses. District No. 5 comprises Castleton and Maple Grove and most of Woodland townships. In Castleton, voters will also see an interesting race between longtime Republican Health Care Provider Maple Valley Schools needs a part-time pediatric health care provider to care for a bright, active 5-year old child in a kindergarten program. Responsibilities include: 1. Oxygen delivery 2. Respiratory assessment 3. Respiratory treatment 4. Tracheal suctioning 5. Tracheal stomal care 6. Emergency treatment such as: seizure management, trach change, manual resuscitation and CPR Interested applicants are asked to contact Dr. Ozzie Parks, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 49096, (517) 852-9699 by November 6, 1992. Ronald W. Bracy Supervisor Justin W. Cooley and Democratic challenger Ronald W. Bracy, a retired State of Michigan employee. A filing snafu that appeared to violate a 1988 state election law threatened to remove Cooley’s name from the November ballot, after he had received the Republican nomination with 219 votes in the August GOP primary con­ test. He was unopposed can­ didate for the four-year seat. In December 1991, Cooley had filed as a “no party” can­ didate for Nashville Village President, but lost in the elec­ tion that took place on March 9. He then filed in May for If you SPOOK yourself in the morning, it s time for a new STYLE. Styles-R-Us Sylvia - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. 224 Main. Nashville Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. 852-1757 SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT Extra Strength Maalox Plus IJquid 12 <>z. 449 "DOUBLE PRINTS One to Keep One to Share Two 3’/t" color prints from each neg. 12 exp. . $ 1.99 15 exp. . $2.99 24 EXP. . $ 4.69 $ 6.99 36 EXP. . NO COUPON HEQUIKED! NO LIMIT! From 110, 126, disc or 35mm full frame color print film ( C-41 process ). Excludes 4" Prints. 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 10 Car-deer crashes hit all-time high in state Pet of the Week "Tootie," this seven-week-old female, tortoise­ shell kitten is in need of a home. She is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. y CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the following merchants \y for your support on our dance. • Mapes Family Florist • Country Kettle • Clay's w Dinner Bell • Musser's Service • Cappon's • Power t| Service • Country Video • Maple Valley Standard • / Southend • Maple Valley Car Wash • Carl's • C's T Place • C-Store • Two J's • Good Time Pizza • l Nashville Hardware • Styles R Us • Toni's Style j Shop • Helmut's Kaffeehaus • Phase II • Sandy's R Sports Shop • Maple Valley Implement • Mulberry r Fore • Nashville Locker • Kent Oil Company • ) Kathy's Crafts • Mace Pharmacy • A&C Construcn tion • Hastings City Bank • Eaton Federal Saving ( Bank • Kenny A's • J-H Graphics. 7 A special thank you to D.J.'s for Hire and Nashville VFW. The Nashville Ambulance Service An all-time high of 48,233 car-deer crashes with seven fatalities and 1,732 injuries were reported on state roads last year, a five percent in­ crease over 1990, AAA Michigan reports. The 1990 tally was 45,945 crashes in which one person died and 1,957 suffered in­ juries. In 1989, the previous peak year, there were 46,784 reported crashes with six deaths and 1,857 injuries. Car-deer crashes are not strangers to Michigan. There are thousands every year, and they’re increasing in number. They happen throughout the year, most occurring during fall and early winter months. Last year, 18,001 were recorded during October and November, 31.6 percent of the yearly total. This year an estimated 760,000 firearm deer hunters are expected to take to the woods between Nov. 15-30, adding to the normal traffic flow and tourist travel. And, sadly, the car-deer crash story will be repeated. But anyone, not just hunters, can be involved in such accidents. Ironically, the size of the herd was 1.7 million last year, down from the peak year of 1989 when the herd numbered 2 million strong. This year’s deer numbers are projected at 1.75 million. “Last year was tough,” said Jerry Basch, AAA Michigan’s Community Safe­ ty Services manager, of the seesaw statistics. “The con­ trolling factors are many — food availability, weather, size of herd and, most impor­ tantly, traffic volumes. “A look at the southern tiers of counties shows this. There may be fewer deer per square mile than you’d find in the Upper Peninsula, but the number of car-deer crashes is uniformly high because there are more roads and more vehicles on those roads. In short, the fewer number of deer stands a greater chance of being hit.” Last year, the top five coun­ ties in the number of car-deer DEER ME! 1991 DEER/VEHICLE CRASHES UP Last year, y, there were w 48,233 ,v vehicle/deer crashes on state roads,, an all-time high, in which seven persons died and 1,732 were injured. Kent County recorded the most crashes with 1,662; Keweenaw County in the Upper Peninsula the fewest, with 16. crashes reported were Kent with 1,662; Calhoun, 1,363; Montcalm, 1,239; Jackson, 1,222; and Menominee in the Upper Peninsula, 1,117. Barry County had 944 crashes. The fewest number of such crashes were recorded in the U.P. counties of Keweenaw ftith 16; Luce, 132; Houghton, 164; Gogebic, 172; and Alger, 192. While there is no reasonable way to eliminate all car/deer crashes because of the un­ predictability of the animal, AAA -Michigan advises motorists to always wear safe­ ty belts and heed the following tips: • Car-deer crashes most often occur on paved local and county roads, although freeway motorists are not exempt. • The hours just before dawn and just after dusk are the most likely times to have deer move from area to area. • If you see a deer, drive slowly, and assume that others are nearby. • If you should approach a deer in the road, do not take unsafe evasive action. It is usually safer to strike the deer than another object, such as a tree or other vehicle. • Be aware of eyes reflec­ ting from your headlights. Drive at a speed that allows you to brake safely ifyou spot a deer. • Should you strike one, report it to local or county State Rep. Fitzgerald to visit area The Vermontville Woman’s Club will hold its November meeting at-the Vermontville Public Library Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. Frank Fitzgerald, State Representative, will be the speaker. This is an open meeting that will give the women and men in the com­ munity an opportunity to meet with their representatives in the State Legislature. police authorities. Also, to your insurance company. Repair bills for car-deer crashes generally average $1,300 per car. If you choose to keep a deer you hit, first get a permit from the police department or Department of Natural Resources. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: October 27 - Wildlife Management Course, Kellogg Biological Station. October 28 -Michigan Farm Credit Conference, Michigan State University. October 30-31 - 4-H Teen Horse Conference I and II, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 4 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. November 6-8 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. 726-0088 (517) 10078 NASHVILLE HWY, vermgntvilus �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. October 27. 1992 — Page H ELECTION 9 Nashville PTO buys sports equipment for Kellogg School Basketballs were also purchased by the Nashville PTO and presented to each classroom at Kellogg School. Representing their rooms are (front row, from left) Rose Butcher, Andy Adams, Chris Ewing, Richard Smith (back row) Crissy Fox, Emily Aspinall, Jacki Wagner, Josh Curtis. The PTO, which next meets at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Kellogg library, also presented a new scoreboard for the school gymnasium. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. *HOMEOWNERS CASH FAST! *Home and income *pDreobpterty consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can h*Fcalspt,! easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Good Time Pizza gift certificates were awarded last week to Tim Rumsey (left) and Mike Ewing in ap­ preciation of their work of installing three basketball goals on the playground at Kellogg Elementary just before school started in September. Making the presentation is Rachel Curtis, public relations officer with the Nashville Parent-Teacher Organization, which donated the equipment. Pets FOR SALE- ADORABLE WRINKLY ORIENTAL SHAR-PEI puppies, miniature cousins to Chinese Shar-Pei $200.-400. A few left. Call 671-5819. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 5th annual 1992 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes served in appointed offices such as the Nashville Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission. “My experience of several years of management with the State of Michigan would serve me well as township super­ visor,” he said. “I have supervised and managed of­ fices from 10 to 28 persons in size and served as the assistant manager in an office of over 40 people.” He said he is seeking the of­ fice “because I believe in the need to increase cooperation between various government entities within the Maple Valley area.” Bracy said local govern­ ment units should work with the Maple Valley school system “to see that all tax dollars are spent to the best benefit of the total community.” He said the critical issues are construction of the new township hall; the need for in­ creased cooperation between public units; potential development of a local master plan; and investigation and continued review of tax records to assure equality in local taxation. “Voters should vote for me continued from page 9— because I represent an oppor­ tunity for change within the township and an opportunity to advance.” Unopposed Republican Castleton Township can­ didates on Tuesday’s ballot are incumbents Clerks Junia Jarvie, Treasurer Loretta Pix­ ley, Trustee William Wilson and newcomer Trustee Donald Langham. In Maple Grove Township, the unopposed slate includes Republican incumbents Supervisor Rod Crothers, Clerk Susan Butler and Trustee Floyd Shilton, and Republican newcomer Darla Cady who is seeking to replace retirine treasurer Joyce Starring. Democrat Richard Spitzer, a former board member, is unopposed in his bid for the second trustee seat. In Assyria Township voters will face a slate ofunopposed Republican incumbents: Supervisor Paul Bratzen, Clerk Dena Miller, Treasurer Nianne Jarrard, and Trustees Arthur Hedges and Kenneth Strain. In Vermontville Township, unopposed GOP candidates are incumbents. Supervisor Russell Laverty, Clerk Janice Baker, Treasurer Rachel Weiler, and newcomers Dar­ win Sample and Mark Jarvie. for trustees. — NOTICE — Trick-or-Treat Hours in the Village of Vermontville will be Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Have a Safe and Happy Halloween.1! VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE COUNCIL The Barry County Board of Commissioners is too big... AND IT SPENDS TOO MUCH! At a time when we are all pinching pennies to get by ... the Barry County Board of Commissioners has expanded. Allegan County reduced their Board from 13 members to 9. Kalamazoo County did the same thing... and their Commissioners are paid $6,600 yearly, with no per diems! Calhoun County went from 9 to 7 commissioners and Kent is down by 2. Starting with this election and continuing until the year 2002, the 21st Century, we will have 8 Commissioners at a cost of at least $200,000! Orvin Moore has turned a part-time policy making job into a pretty lucrative chore! Here’s how it works! Last year we paid him: $19,428.08! Salary $ 6,552.00 (Two regular meetings monthly) 6,115.00 (Board & Committee Meetings) Per Diems Fringe Benefits 4,433.45 (in Ionia Commissioners pay is $4,411) Mileage • $.28 1,420.31 (includes pay for driving to work!) AAA *Travel 907.32 (he was President until we were kicked out) TOTAL $19,428.08 The Money is in the Meetings! WE MUST ELECT COMMISSIONERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CHANGING THE WAY THEY DO BUSINESS...POLITICS AS USUAL JUST WON’T DO! The County Commission has organized itself so that the members make money in Committee Meetings and mileage than they do in salary! In addition to the six standing committees of the Board, there are 25 Boards and Commissions. Six of them have a single County Commissioner, the rest have two or three! FOR EXAMPLE: Three Commissioners attend DPW meetings at $40 each! BOB DWYER says it’s time for the Commissioners to stop micro-managing the Departments of County Government. We should hire the very best people that we can afford (even if they are not relatives), and require them to come to REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS to report to us. With the money we save in doing this rather than having Commissioners playing “Round Robin,” flit­ ting from meeting to meeting and pocketing your money in the effort, we could afford to again publish Board Minutes in the Hastings Banner. BOB DWYER thinks that the recent arrogance displayed by the Commissioners decision to obligate us to a $2,775,000.00 Bonded Debt without the vote of the people must be answered by the election of Commissioners that will fight for you! If you agree that Politics as usual isn’t good anymore... elect BOB DWYER County Commissioner ♦Area Agency on Aging Paid for by Bob Dwyer for County Commissioner, Box 277, Nashville. MI 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 12 This Week in SPORTS... Lions shut out Hopkins, remain hopeful in playoffs It was a great defensive ef­ fort for Maple Valley as it held Hopkins to 128 total yards in a 31-0 victory Friday. "The story of the game re­ ally was the Maple Valley de­ fense," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. "They played outstanding football against a very good Hopkins team." The Lions upped their record to 7-1 overall, 4-0 in the SMAA and before the game were ranked in ninth place in the Class CC-Region 3 ratings. The win keeps alive their outside chance of making the playoffs. Hopkins dropped to 5-3. Maple Valley's first touch­ down came with 11:22 re­ maining in the second quarter on a 10-yard run by Scott English. Quarterback Greg Garn completed a pass to Steve Hopkins for the two- point conversion and an 8-0 lead. With 2:14 Left in the first half, Garn ran it into the end zone from one foot out on a quarterback sneak. English ran in the conversion for a 16-0 Lions' halftime lead. On their first possession of the third quarter, the Lions drove the ball 85 yards for the TD. The key run of the drive was a 36-yarder by Nikki Gri­ nage. English scored from 27 yards out and Grinage ran in the two-point conversion for a 24-0 Maple Valley lead. The Lion's last TD of the game came on an English 5yard run with 7:05 left in the game. Bryan Carpenter kicked the PAT. Maple Valley had a whop­ ping 402 yards in rushing and Garn was 3 of 6 in passing for 43 yards. English led the FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON COUPON $1OO Off I $250 Off Any Auto Body Rne_np_aoi o r & Paint II I Any Auto Body DDR——e_pair o o& n.x nP_a._inxt Minimum $1300 Repair Expires 11/3/92 Minimum ’600 Repair Expires 11/3/92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Lions with 142 yards on 15 carries, followed by Grinage with 135 yards in 11 tries and Tom Snyder, 81 yards on 11 carries. Hopkins was held to 99 yards on the ground and 29 in the air on 3 of 14 passing, in­ cluding three interceptions and a fumble. Gabe Priddy, Hopkins and Dustin Haas all intercepted With the defense holding strong and the offense moving the ball, Vermontville’s seventh and eighth grade foot­ ball team came up with a 22-14 win over Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 17. The first Vermontville score came in the third quarter on a 4-yard run by Brady Simpson. In the fourth quarter, Simp­ son scored on a 30-yard run and a 42-yard interception which sewed things up for Vermontville. Tyson Brenton scored both two-point conversions. Brenton led in rushing, with 62 yards, followed by Josh Cook, five, Simpson 50 yards, and a 42-yard intercep­ tion, Trev Wariemia, 12 yards, and Mason Plumbing Drywall Hardware Siding Electrical I*nsulation Roofing Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning HOMETOWN. * TRUCKLOAD SALE m TODAY!_ _ '■ Please Order byt August 5 kins," said Mittelstaedt. "Maple Valley played one of its best games of the sea­ son," added Mittelstaedt. This Friday, Maple Valley has a tough home game against Portland (4-4). "On any given day, Port­ land can beat any team," said Mittelstaedt. ■ Two weeks ago, they beat Williamston, but lost to un­ defeated DeWitt last Friday. "Maple Valley is hoping to end the season very strong with hopefully a win at Port­ land," added Mittelstaedt. "With some luck, maybe we can make our playoff appearance in November. But it will take some breaks for it to happen." Vermontville 7th-8th grade gridders win 22-14 Home ImprovementHeadquarters See Us For passes for the Lions, while Chris Harmon recovered a fumble. Bret Flower led with seven tackles, while Harmon and Snyder had six apiece. "Maple Valley's offensive line again was outstanding: Carl Mazurek, Seth Kangas, Dan Finkler, Joel Butler, Brent Stine, Josh Goodman, Chris Cooley and Steve Hop- LUMBER YARD ?.i 219 S. Stats, Nashville|T/sT 520882 52-0882 S CREDIT UK AVAILABLE Trowbridge, with six. Quarterback Wawiernia was 3 for 5 in passing with completions going to Jason Thompson (eight yards), Brenton (10 yards) and Gregg Shook (five yards). Nashville had one interception. Simpson led die defense for the third consecutive week with nine tackles, followed by Thompson with six tackles and one interception, M. Trowbridge, Stacey Van Tyle and T.J. Burton, each had four and Jon Bowers and Tony Avitable had three tackles each. Vermontville ends its season in Saranac at 2 p.m. Saturday. Vermontville 3rd and 4th grade gridders go undefeated The third- and fourth-grade football team from Vermont­ ville ended its near perfect season on Saturday as champs of the B.I.E. league in its bracket. They tied Nashville Blue 6-6 which left Vermont­ ville undefeated for the season with a 5-0-1 record. Nashville ended as runner up with a 4-1-1 record. Eric Goris scored on a 44-yard run in the first quarter to put Vermontville’s only points on the board. Goris had a total of 80 yards for the game. Travis Kersjes, Jason Abfalter and Tim Wawiernia were the other rushers, all with positive numbers. Goris led the way with 12 tackles, followed by Kenny Lindsey, 10; Justin Hois­ ington five and Wawiernia and Kerjes four apiece. Wawiernia and Lindsey each had a fumble recovery. Other members ofthis years team were Jacob Skelton, Corey Wiliams, Tom Balcom, Nate Heinze, Trent Swift, Kyle Lackscheide and Bran­ don Kay. The team was under the direction of Gary Goris, Rod Heinze and Steve Hopkins. New student officers elected at Kellogg New officers of Kellogg School Student Council were recently elected. They are (front row, from left) President Brandon Phenix, Vice President Dustin Lon­ don and Secretary-Treasurer Andrea Mace. Classroom representatives and alternates are (second row) Sarah Behrndt, Andrea Kreps, Christina Desrochers, Sara Affolder; (third row) Ken Rhodes, Kevin Robinson, Scott VanEngen, Josh Oleson, Tom Powers (fourth row) Teather Lowe, Tiffany Robins, Michelle Jewell and Doug Crutcher. Missing from photos is Ben Hester. 2nd TIRES Oil Change Auto Parts Batteries Cooper Goodyear Tires AUTO and TRUCK ACCESSORIES Corner of M-66 & M-43,1 Mile North on M-66 7775 M-66 Woodbury • (616) 374-1200 Vermontville Pee Wee Football Awards Banquet Monday, November 2nd • 7:30 p. m. HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 13 Nashville lad, 8, places in state karate tournament Division, ages 6-16. Paul is the only Hastings karate student who does weapons, and starting this week will begin teaching the technique to two adult students there. His initial interest in karate was sparked by watching movies. That’s where he became fascinated by VanDam. “I want to meet him some- day, to show him I can do the splits just like he does,” says Paul. He participated in 40 state competition last year. He said he does it, “because I want to, nobody’s pushing me.” His parents, he said, have been very supportive, and at last week’s meet they were awarded a special plaque granted to parents of youngsters who demonstrate an attitude of exceptionally good sportsmanship in competition. This, notes Paul, includes always shaking the hand ofthe loser and complimenting him on a good fight. National karate competi­ tions eventually may take the Nashville lad further from home. To enter those he will have to go to Florida or California, he said. ::: ANNOUNCING... Paul Felder holds rhe two plaques he was awarded for his karate skills in re­ cent state competition. In the foreground are some of the trophies earned earlier this year by the 8-year-old, who began taking karate lessons four years ago. by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Paul Henry Felder’s goal is to meet his idol, John Claude VanDam, black belt profes­ sional karate movie star, to show him what he can do. With his growing record in the art of self defense, the 8-year-old’s dream may come true sooner than expected. Paul, the son of Cathy and Hank Felder Jr. of Nashville, last week brought home two plaques from a state meet to add to the eight other trophies Lion eagers now 12-3 by beating Olivet The Maple Valley girls' basketball team defeated Olivet 63-55 Wednesday to up its season record to 12-3 overall, 3-0 in the SMAA. Olivet had a one-point lead (15-14) at the end of one pe­ riod and jumped out to a 25­ 20 lead at halftime. But Maple Valley outscored the Eagles 22-18 in the third period and 21-13 in the fourth to grab the victory. Jennifer Phenix led the Lions in scoring with 21 points, followed by Joy Stine, 15; Stephanie Bouwens.il; Holly Taylor, eight and Nicole Kirwin, six. Taylor, Phenix and Dana Hasselback led Maple Valley •with nine rebounds apiece. Phenix also led with four steals and seven assists. Stine grabbed three steals and Tay­ lor and Bouwens had four as­ sists each. Olivet dropped to 9-6 over­ all, 1-2 in the SMAA. "We slowed Rachel Chavez down in the second half," said Coach Jerry Reese. Chavez scored 13 points in the game and was Olivet's assist leader. "She set up her teammates with easy baskets," added Reese. "I'm enthused," said the coach of his girls' winning season. "We've been able to come out a little bit better than our opponents. The group has been maturing very rapidly, which helps." Maple Valley plays at Lakewood tonight. Recreation SNOWMOBILE AUCTION new and used; buy or sell; Satur­ day November 7 at 10AM. Apprx. 280 to 350 sleds sell at 12 noon. Terms: U.S. CASH. Free brochure: call 517-369-1153. Trailers, parts, clothing, too! Big clothing & parts swap meet, rental space available. 18th year. White Star Auction, Inc. US 12 Bronson, Michigan. The new up-to-the-minute, weekly scoreboard for 6 area schools. he already had earned in com­ petition this year. “I like getting them, but I do it for the sport, not for the trophies,” said Paul. He has been involved in karate since age 4. Two years ago, at age 6, he was pro­ moted from the class for children into the adult class at the Barry County-Hastings Karate Club, where he takes training two nights a week. Paul also practices at least an hour each day at home. The Fuller Street third-grader was allowed last year to demonstrate his karate skills to his classmates. A youngster must maintain good grades in school to take karate training in the Hastings program. The Felders credit Paul’s karate teachers, Steve Echtinaw and Nancy Ham­ mond, with his success in Tang Soo Do training. “He has had excellent in­ structors,” says his father. “They have had lots of pa­ tience with Paul.” In state competition last weekend at Holland, Paul was third in Mini Pee Wee Green Belt Fighting, ages 7-9, and ninth in the Junior Weapons □ CALEDONIA □ DELTON □ LAKEWOOD □ MAPLE VALLEY □ HASTINGS □ MIDDLEVILLE Now you can get the boys football and girls basket­ ball scores immediately following the games on SPORTS LINE Call ... 948-4453 ...and listen to the score of your favorite team. Scores available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The scores are sponsored by: • LAKEWOOD Union Bank • MAPLE VALLEY Eaton Federal Savings Bank • HASTINGS McDonald’s & Dr. Daniel R. Gole • CALEDONIA Caledonia Marathon • MIDDLEVILLE • DELTON Pastoor’s Quinn’s ALL-NEW 110-TO145-HP JOHN DEERE 7000 SERIES TRACTORS TWO ALLNEWPOWERSHIFTABLE TRANSMISSIONS COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner'- ■ All-new 16-speed PowrQuad™ transmission provides four powershift speeds in four fullysynchronized ranges. Mich. Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks ■ All-new ultra-deluxe 19-speed Power Shift transmission offers even smoother shifting and more speed choices. 2"-5” Well Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps CHECK OUT THE FLEX ADVANTAGE FINANCING ANALL-NEWBREED OFPOWER Estimates Available THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Both transmissions let you shift easily from forward to reverse without clutching, to make loader work even more productive. johndeereJ South M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 14 Jayvee grid team falls to Hopkins 44-28 The Lions junior varsity football team lost to Hopkins Thursday night in a highscoring affair, 44-28. The Lions gained 307 yards rushing and 15 passing. Touchdowns were scored by Pete Kellepoury with two, Cliff Weller and Adam Thayer with one apiece. The defense was led by Pete Kellepoury, Damon Patrick, Adam Thayer and Wayne Moore. The junior Lions record Vermontville 5th-6th gridders lose In the final game of this year’s season, the Vermontville fifth- and sixth-grade football team lost to Saranac 6-0. Vermontville’s offense just Jayvee eagers move to 8-7 The Lions girls’ junior var­ sity basketball team defeated Olivet 42-24 Wednesday. The Lions jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. They led 13-3 at the end of one period and 23-11 at the half. Maple Valley outscored now stands at 5-2. The next game will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 29 at Portland. the Eagles 19-13 in the second half to secure the victory. Nicole Reid and Tracy Hickey led the Lions with eight points apiece, while Robin Hale and Jody Hickey added six each. couldn’t put it in for a score, but they never gave up against Saranac’s tough defensive g line. Rushing was led by Troy Duffey with 36 yards, follow­ ed by K.J. Goodwin, 18 yards and Joey Bowers, seven. Quarterback Adam Thompson connected on two passes, one to Jason Whitmore and the other to Jarrod Carpenter. Tackling was led by Joey Bowers with 10, followed by K.J. Goodwin with 8; Troy Duffey and Judson Burpee with 7 apiece. Jeff Aspinall came down with two quarter­ back sacks. M.V. Cross country finish dual meet season, girls undefeated The Maple Valley girls’ harriers defeated St. Philip 17-44; Bellevue 22-29 and Olivet, to end their season at 16-0 overall, 12-0 in the SMAA. Kathryn Murphy placed se­ cond with a time of 19:30, while Alicia Golovich was third, 22:26; Spring Javor, fourth, 22:42; Rachel Thomp­ son, fifth, 22:53; Jenny Mittelstaedt, 12th, with her best time of the year at 25:10; Jackie Sealy, 13th, 25:31 and Stacy Harvey, 14th, 26:25. The boys ended their dual meet season in Battle Creek 7th grade girls take second at Hastings tourney GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Maple Valley seventh grade girls basketball team took se­ cond at the Hastings tourna­ ment losing to Hastings 31-19. Dawn Stine led the team with 12 points and six rebounds. On Monday, Oct. 20, the young Lions played Allegan and defeated them 19-12 in the first round of the tournament. Erin Booher led the team with eight points. Nashville 5th-6th grade gridders lose to Woodland In their final game of the year, the Nashville fifth- and sixth-grade football team lost to Woodland 6-0 to end its season at 3-3-1. Woodland scored the only points ofthe game on a sweep play in the second quarter. Keith Hughes led Nashville’s offense with 48 yards. Defense was led by Jamie ■Davis with six tackles and Hughes with five. last Tuesday at a league jam­ Baker 19th, 20:47. boree losing to Olivet 26-31, The boys finished the dual and defeating Bellevue 26-29 meet season with a 7-5 record and St. Philip who failed to in the league and 9-7 overall. field a complete team. The team will travel to the Matt Bowen took first place Leila Arboretum in Battle for the Lions with a time of Creek for the S.M.A.A. 17:47, followed by Andy league meet and to Carson Ci­ Swartz, eighth, 19:00; Dan ty on Saturday for the State Rasey, 10th, 19:16; Tim Regional meet. Hass, 11th, 19:23; and John M.V. 8th grade girl eagers second in Hastings tourney The Lions eighth grade eagers took second place in the Hastings Tournament after losing to the host team 29-13 Thursday night. Jenny Kuempel led the team with six points and four assists, followed by Mandy Ashley, three; Bess Ann Martin and Mandi Golovich, two apiece; Tara Stewart, two assists; Sandy Kangas two tie balls and Erin Hokanson with three rebounds. In the first round of the tournament, the girls outplayed Allegan 31-9 Monday. The scoring was low in the first half, but the girls never looked back after they came out to play the second half. Sara Hughes and Kuempel led the team with eight points apiece, followed by Hokanson with four and seven assists and Dana Hamilton with three points. The big rebounder was Hokanson with 14, Kuempel five and Kangas, four. Hokanson also led with 10 steals, while Golovich grabbed five. MISSIONARIES, church’s Missions Conference is “Lift up your eyes and look at the fields,” from Jesus’ sharing with his disciples that the fields are ripe for harvest and to pray for workers to harvest them. The Missions Conference scheduled of events is as follows: On Friday, activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner at the church. At 7:30 p.m., Brian and Judi Braunschweiger will be . the featured speakers. Saturday begins at 9:30 a.m. with a women’s brunch, at which Judi Braunschweiger is the guest speaker. At 4 p.m. Carla Smith will be the featured speaker during the youth “extravaganza,” which will include dinner. That from page 7— evening at 7 p.m., Rev. Vinh Tran will be sharing. Sunday’s schedule includes a 7:15 a.m. men’s breakfast with Brian Braunschweiger at the church. Sunday School will begin at 9:15 with a pro­ gram for the adult classes led by Judi braunschweiger. Wor­ ship will follow at 10:30 a.m. with the morning message shared by Brian Braunschweiger. Following the worship service (about 12:30 p.m.) there will be a potluck dinner in honor of the weekend’s missionaries. Coffee fellowship will follow all evening services and a nursery will be provided for alt services. The church is located on the comer of First and Logan streets in Sunfield. For more information, call the church at (517) 566-8448. CALL THE Hier *The People Paper* WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992 — Page 15 Maple Valley Varsity Cheerleaders •••in winning the S.M.A.A. 1992 Championship Trophy! The squad will go to Kansas City, MO for National Competition the last week of December. Team members (f rprat row, from left) Alice Moore, Darcy Shantz, Leslie Gould, (middle row) Mindy Shoup, Julie Huckendubler, Mandi Goodnoe, (third row) Becky Corkwell an'd Marcie Reid. Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 The Carpenter’s Den 177 §TUiyi^in,oyeirn]39pt)(ili^ Phone 726-1043 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Musser Service 160 S. Main Nashville Phone 852-9446 Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc. Nashville Feed & Seed lu</(i.3Q1S. lyisyn, Nashville Isqa tniuJmOne JmOne Sport Stuff 224 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 isttsd loi pniq Nancy’s Beauty Shop Hecker Agency Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St. Nashville • 517-852-0840 ■ ■ . ■ , I-■ ______ Service Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 225 N. Main Nashville Phone 852-9680 Wolever’s Real Estate Dorothy’s Hair Salon Wheeler’s Marine Service 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 265 W. Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 S. M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Mace Pharmacy Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Eaton Federal Savings Bank Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0181 Fax 726-0060 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 233 N. Main, Nashville 852-0713 • Mon.-Sat. 8-5 207 North Main Street Nashville Phone 852-0845 Mapes Family Florist Kent Oil and Propane Nashville Locker Service Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 107 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2050 M-66 at S. Village Limits Nashville • 852-9210 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 Citizen’s Elevator Company Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Maple Valley Real Estate 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 227 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Hometown Lumber State Farm Insurance 219 S. State Nashville Phone 852-0882 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 The Ole Cookstove 174 S. Main, Vermontville Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9481 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland — Ruth Hughes — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, October 27, 1992— Page 16 ^vermo rrttriUe Grocery I Ph. 762-0640 62-0640 res erare and and OPEN: 8-8 Mon.-Fri.; 8-6 Sat.; 9-3 Sun. • PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1992 • Ground Beef America's Finest Boneless Beef Indiana Packers Bulk chuck Roast Bacon From Chuck Thom Apple valley As Seen on TV! Breaded Franks Farmer Peet Bonanza Ham Pork cutlets 1 lb. Pkg. $169 1012 IIDk fl ■ lb Avg. Advance Notice Needed for Bundles 151b Bundle BUNDLES OF SAVINGS 5ig99 SJ599 5Q99 • 3 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast 6 lbs Leg 1/4S 1 lb. Hot Dogs 1 lb. Pork Chops 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 1 lb. Sausage 6 lbs. Hamburger • 2 lbs. Bacon 1 lb. Pork Chops • 2 lbs. Round Steak 3 lbs. Pork Roast 6 lbs. Leg *sW' PRODUCE 3 3 2 2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. Spare Ribs Pork Roast Pork Steak Sausage Shurfine Frozen 16 oz. Cut Tangelos Green Beans 10/$|99 39 oz. Maxwell House Red Ripe Large Tomatoes 695 US 1* Medium *7na9a Aseltine coffee 1 lb. Qtrs. Blue Bonnet 1 MA/1 *69AQ ’3" A f * fl All DAIRY Milk ilk fc 3 si» 15 lbs. Leg %’s 6 lbs. Pork Roast 3 lbs. Hot Dogs Bacon Sausage Pork Chops Pork Steak Beef Roast Round Steak 20 oz. Price Saver cookies M00 40 ct. Shurfine Fabric Softener HRdhM sheets 16 oz. New York Round waffles Towels Garlic Bread 18 oz. Duncan Hines 20 e.. Sol. Coke Mixes Plastic Cups 9 oz. Banquet Pre-Priced 79' 120 ct. Northern Coke 2 lbs. 3 lbs. 3 lbs. 2 lbs. 6 lbs. 2 lbs. GROCERIES Gala White or Decorator 95 ct. Paper *79 ’100 ’1°° £flAA ’1°° fl fl fl fl fl fl flfl Napkins £ fl 2 fl ’I39 BEVERAGES iw Bacon Hot Dogs Leg 1/4’s Round Steak 2 lbs. Polish Sausage 2 lbs. Ring Bologna 9 lbs. Hamburger 11 oz. Shurfine Frozen Peanut Butter Your Choice lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. $7g99 Margarinez/’l00 18 oz. Shurfine Creamy gallon ¥2 gal. 2 2 9 2 Dinners Apple Cider McDonald Dairy Vit. D, 1/2% or 2% • • • • GROCERIES Sweet Juicy Florida Yellow Onions >b3. • 1 lb. Hot Dogs 10 lbs. Hamburger 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 2 lbs. Pork Chops Advance Notice Needed for Bundles 5 qt. Pail Superior ice cream BAKERY Lumberjack white Bread a m � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-11-03.pdf d637e3b2b1717386e60eacccd991469d PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1893 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 14 — Tuesday, November 3, 1992 Lion gridders to make fifth playoff appearance in six years Tom Snyder and Becky Corkwell were selected king and queen at halftime ceremonies of the Maple Valley Homecoming Friday evening. The Lions made the oc­ casion even more festive with a victory over visiting Portland, thereby earning yet another berth in the post-season playoffs. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Maple Valley football team crushed Portland St. Patrick 30-14 Friday and worked its way from No. 8 to-No. 3 in the Class CC Region 3 ratings to qualify for the playoffs. Maple Valley (8-1) plays at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Dundee. "They are excited about the season that they've had," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt of his players. "They've had truly a great year. The only blemish was a one-point loss to the Cassopolis Rangers (14­ 13)." Against Portland, the Lions scored first after Steve Hopkins intercepted a pass on Portland’s first play of the game. The Lions marched downfield and scored on a fourth down situation on a 6-yard run by Scott English. Quarterback Greg Garn passed to Tom Snyder for a two-point conversion and an 8-0 lead with 7:26 to go in the first quarter. Portland marched right back and scored on a 1-yard run with 3:02 remaining in the first quarter and tied the game at eight with a twopoint conversion run. Next, Portland took the' lead with 10:37 to go in the first half following an interception. Portland scored on a 16-yard run, but the run conversion failed, which gave it a 14-8 lead over the Lions. It didn't take long for Maple Valley to tie the game at 14. The Lions struck pay dirt with 8:46 left in the first half on a Snyder 16-yard run, but the conversion run failed which tied the game at 14 at the half. The Lions came out fired up in the third quarter and scored on their first posses­ sion on a Snyder 49-yard run into the end zone. The con­ version pass from Garn to Hopkins was good, which gave Maple Valley a 22-14 lead with 8:27 left in the third quarter. The Lions' last TD came with 5:22 remaining in the game on a 3-yard run by The Lions' Tom Snyder rushes ahead in Maple Valley's win over Portland. Snyder led the playoffbound Lions with 218 yards on 21 carries. Photo by Perry Hardin. See Playoffs, Page 14 Open house to show new high school technology lab Nov. 9 by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter New technology and a new concept of learning will be showcased in an open house from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The event will take place in the school’s industrial arts department. School board members plan to tour the facility before their regular meeting convenes at 7 p.m. that evening. The $40,000 .technology lab, introduced this school year, was established with the help of a $20,000 grant from the Eaton Intermediate School District. Equipment includes 14 computer modules, a lathe, robots, a wind tunnel, a satellite and other com- munication equipment. The program is geared for eighth-grade boys and girls and teaches automotive, struc­ tural and mechanical design by computer, electronics, robotics, laser technology, computer numeric control programming, computeraided drafting (CAD), satellite communications, audio and video production, Jeremy Pontius prepares to test his original design racer in the wind tunnel, part of the equipment in a $40,000 technology lab recently installed at Maple Valley JT.-Sr. High School. Tony Appleman (left) and Jason Rose work at a computer module to program a robot (foreground). A work station behind them is for desktop publishing, one of several other fields covered in the course. and desktop publication. In the future, there also will be a program for development of alternative energy. “The whole idea behind technology education is that it is module based,’’ says teacher Michael Schneiderhan. He and teacher William Kipp were responsible for developing the local program, which is a required class for all eighth-graders. “One of the most im­ pressive things about technology education is its See New lab, Page 2 In This Issue... • YMCA expanding services to Maple Valley district • 101 Dalmations and cast of characters at Maplewood • Surplus food distributions will resume in county Nov. 11-12 • Maple Valley celebrate Homecoming with festivities �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 2 NEW LAB , new philosophy of teaching and Tear rfing?^ added Schneiderhan." With the aid Of computer programs and other equipment, the youngsters work in pairs to solve problems and come up with solutions. It is a self-directed, self-paced and self-taught system of learning in which the teacher acts as an advisor but not as a lecturer. “I don’t get up in front of the class and lecture any more,” said Schenidrhan. “The video does the job.” continued from ftont page— The students pfodtice stale models of original design automobiles, bridges, etc., based on developmental steps and guidelines outlined in computer programs. A wind tunnel that was part of the equipment purchased with the grant allows them to test their vehicles for wind resistance. Besides the new equipment, the funds also provided for conversion of a former wood­ shop storage room into a media center for audio and video productions that are part Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: November 4 - 4-H Livestock Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center. November 4-5 - Michigan State University Income Tax School, East Lansing, Kellogg Center, MSU. November 6-8 - 4-H Goat Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 9 - 4-H Small Animal sale meeting, 7 p.m., Ag Room, Hastings High School. November 11 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. November 11 - Sheep and Goat Scrapie meeting, 7 p.m., Michigan State University. November 9-11 - Strawberry IPM School — Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. of the course. Most of the computers used in the lab are IBM, since those are the ones most commonly found in use in industry, said Schneiderhand. Apple com­ puters are used for some ap­ plications in the MVHS program. “As soon as the students leave tech ed they have a broad background” (in com­ puters),” said Schneiderhan. The program calls for students to work in pairs on various projects on a rotating basis. No exceptions are made to the pairing assignments made by the teacher. ‘‘We emphasize cooperative learning. There is no complaining about who you work with.” He said he feels this teachers the youngters an im­ portant lesson about getting along in the future when they are out in the workforce. . The technology education concept is being implemented statewide, said Schneiderhan, and the Maple Valley project is a pilot program in this area. “We’re a step ahead of most places,” he noted. “Other schools come in and look at our lab.” The public will have a good opportunity to do so also at Monday’s open house. 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. ^uto- Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TkiNo Pro6&/>n'Ptopfc Trumble Ageu 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ......10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.rn. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ......10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.rm A.M. Worship p.......... 11a.m. P.M. Worship........... 6p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ......10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 111 aa..m.. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ......10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN New wing dedication is Sunday Dedication of the new education wing recently added to Vermontville's historic First Congregational Church is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, starting at 3 p.m. p The addition, seen in this drawing by Scott Ommen, features classrooms and of­ fice quarters. During the dedication, the Rev. Sally Nolen of Lansing, a former pastor, will be honored. The Rev. Paul AAergener of Eaton Rapids, also a former pastor, will take part in the program. A fellowship will follow the service. Barry Extension Women’s annual Christmas bazaar is Saturday syrup and candy for a friend. The Historical Society will sell its new rural school histories, normal school history and collector plates. Lou Ann Phillips will have old-fashioned homemade fudge. The Extension Women will have a bake sale and lunch bar. Proceeds from space ren­ tals, bake sale and lunch go for scholarships to MSU Col­ lege Week and Leadership Training. The school is on Broadway at Grand Street - just south of M-37. Parking is in the south and east lots behind the school and there is street parking. Rose Steward, the angel lady and Clare Huffman from Vermontville and Jordan Woodcraft, Cynthis Heinsen, Ruth Lieb, Marilee Ayles and Pat Dunklee from the Nashville area will join more than 100 crafters from 27 communities at the Extension Women’s Bazaar Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the middle school in Hastings. Reed and pine needle, twisted paper and rag baskets will be for sale, as will floral arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings, swags, love knots and bunches of dried flowers. Steve Sweet has cabinets with mirrors in various sizes, Bill Lord has bird feeders, Stanley Barnhart has doll houses, Jordan Woodcraft has lawn decorations,. including reindeer, and many have framed mirrors, candlesticks, Barbie doll furniture and shelves. Helen Rosier of Charlotte will have Battenburg lace sweat shirts and Noreen Par­ shall from Gobles, Rita Lowell and Sharon Laws from Hastings, Cathy Bachman from Freeport, Sherry Cusack from Woodland and Coleen Endsley will be among the booths offering appliqued, cross stitched, embroiered and painted sweat shirts. The selection will be for all sizes, adult and kids. There also will be children’s rompers and jumpers for adults and children.' Two booths will have face painting for kids and toys will include “Barbie” clothing and furniture. There will be all sizes of ceramics, dolls, grandmas and grand­ pas, MSU and U of M animals and Victorian booths. Cheryl Mead and Lois McIntyre will sell maple syrup in all sizes and have maple candy packaged for gift giving, even gift baskets of QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St."Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............................. 7 REV. ALAN METTLER 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTISTCHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ........9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ........... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Diana’s Place The Place To Go For... Professional Styling for the Whole Family Corner of M-66 & Thornapple Lake Rd. Owner — Diana Kuempel Phone 852-9481 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship ..9:30 a.m. Sun. School ..11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . ,11a.m. Church School ...,11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 3 Maplewood Elementary honor roll offered Mr. Smith John Aspinall, Nick Baker, Joey Bowers, Julia Draper, Ken Lackschiede, Casey Milligan, John Musser, April Randall, Steve Shipman. Mrs. Smith A’s Jason Carrigan, Andrea Marsh. B’s Joy Dempsey, Meghann Dunham, Gordon Durecka, Justin Hoisengton, Kenny Lindsay, Jennifer Mansfield, Mike Mater, Gwen McDougal, Nikki Myers, Gregg Rathbum, Jenny Rugg, Dustin Wells, Corey Williams. Lost & Found LOST DARK TIGER Kitten, 7-months old, friendly. Spayed and declawed. 517-726-0515. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation♦Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOUSECLEANING: offices, churches, etc. Bonded, excellent references. Call Karen or Pat for appt. 517-726-0396.________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR's, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. ■n. hstujpptfj). ■» laliit as kiiiistiMw » ’fa&KIffllW i a M. lityi M 5 j ihkiiihtt iceFoGofw... jiilStjIioj^ loleW I Mrs. Berry All A’s Eric Goris. A& B Mike Draper, Levi McIn­ tyre, Nick Pierce, Dana Seitier, Carly Spitzley, Tim Wawiemia, Philicia West, Jamie Wyble, Lacy Wyble. Ms Yonker A& B Chris Gilbert, French, Eli Brisco. Bobby Mrs. Luyendyk All A’s Erica Krolik, Allen Louis, Joe Stadel, Loren Wright. B Average Kenny Bradenburg, Seleena Carpenter, Nathan Davidson, Troy Duffy, Kristen Fajnor, Amanda Farr, Leslie Grant, Karl Hoover, Jon Kenyon, Desiree Lorenz, Melissa Mansfield, Craig McDougal, Jamie Morris, Ben Shepherd, Dewey Spicer, Fawn Ward. Mrs. Bunker All A’s Eren Berry, Cyrus Brandenburg, Amanda Briggs, Kristin Setchfield, Josh Smith, Stephanie Stanton. A& B Jeff Aspinall, Carrie Balko, Annie Burton, Katrina Coblentz, Jessica Dunham, B.J. Griffin, Nicole Hoffman, Kyle Kines, Misty Nisse, Liz Pena, Sarah Rathbun, Justin Seitier, Danielle Spicer, Lateshia Ward, Justin Wright, Krista Voelker, Justin Vanalstine, Matt Emery. Ms Toutant All A’s Aaron Dempsey, Krista Teasdale. A-B Average Judaon Burpee, Jared Carpenter, Ben Carrigan, Becki Conroy, Stacie Goris, Trent Graham, Jo Ham­ monds, Zac Jarvie, Melissa Patterson, Craig Rogers, Sarah Russell, Melanie Shance, Amber Shilling, Adam Thompson. FULLER STREET SCHOOL 4TH GRADE HONOR ROLL All A’s Dacia Davis, Casey VanEngen, Amanda Robins, Angela Huss, Adam Easey, Jeff Jones, Torrie Newton, Adam Watson, Jennie Wyant B Average Jeremiah Clay, Kendall Bolton, Amy Dawson, Jessica Hummel, Matt Keeler, Matt Thome, Nicole Wickwire, Deah Beardslee, Kenny Mit­ chell, Tim Kienutske, Christy Cook, Kenith Mead, Abby Aspinall, Jacob Cole, Jacinda Elliston, Andy Ewing, Michael Hamilton, Brent Hartwell, Heather McCrim­ mon, Laci Owen, Mike Reid, Tim Rumsey, Troy Sloan, Jason Warriner, Chad Spears, Jesse Quick, Mark Pincumbe, Jason Phillipp, Amber Newton, Buddy Musser, Jen­ ny Clapp, Mark Bush, Brian Burt. Mapes Family Florist 107 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-2050 Open: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Plants and You may not be made of money But your home is . . Obituaries Dorothy M. Yarger— NASHVILLE - Dorothy M. her cats, and the Detroit Tigers Yarger, 92, of Nashville and Baseball team on the radio and formerly ofHastings and Free­ television. She was also preceded in port, passed away Monday, October 26, 1992 at Thomap- death by son, Dennis Yarger ple Manor, Hastings. She was Jr., on October 23,1985; greatbom on December 2, 1899 and grandson, Jared King. Mrs. Yarger is survived by was a life long Barry County resident. She attended Freeport sister, Marquite Lohr of Hastschools and graduated from ings; grandsons, Douglas Freeport High School. (Mariebell) Yarger of Kenton, She married Dennis Yarger David (Alyce) Yarger of Sr. in Freeport and the couple Delton, Gary (Wilma) Yarger moved to Hastings in the ofRoswell, Georgia; daughter1940s. Her husband died in in-law, Winifred Yarger of Nashville; 10 great1942. Mrs. Yarger was employed grandchildren, 12 great-great at Hastings Manufacturing for grandchildren. 20 years. Graveside services were She was former member of held e Thursday, ursay, October coer 29 aat the Hastings Nazarene Church. the Lakeview Cemetery, NashShe enjoyed flower gardening, ville with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Memorial contributions bMaple Valley Athletic BoostersC may be made to Nashville Fire Department. Arrangements were made S MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 P mimimriniHiiinimiiA Nashville. I BINGO I When you need to fund a home improvement, college expenses, a new car or other important purposes, don't overlook what may be your greatest asset. As a homeowner you may qualify for a Home Equity Line of Credit. A line of credit gives you the convenience of simply writing a check for your needs, and our interest rates are always very competitive. When you choose to put your home's value to work, we'll help you use it wisely. Eaton Federal Places to go and Things to do. ’ LOOK YOUR BEST at all times! At... The Village Hair Port 470 E. Main, Vermontville Call: 726-0257 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Third party sparked presidential rally in Nashville back in 1880 by Susan Hinckley Before the days of elec­ tronic media, the excitement ofa U. S. presidential race often was played out in the streets of Small Town America. Nashville was no exception when it came to revving up every four years for lively political rallies staged locally for national candidates. The 1880 race between Republican James A. Garfield and Democrat Winfield Han­ cock was an especially ex­ citing one, bringing out many banner-waving, speech­ making supporters for both major parties. A recently-formed thirdpar­ ty, the Greenback Labor, spiced up the campaign with novel ideas to bolster the na­ tional economy. Locally, the Greenbackers held an unex­ pectedly spectacular rally. Details ofthe exciting 1880 presidential race were related in a story thatfirst appeared in this column on Nov. 5, 1980. “Freddie Roe, age 5, is the first Nashville urchin to fling a Garfield banner to the breeze,’’ noted The Nashville News in late June 1880. Within weeks, the village was embroiled in a U.S. presidential race that furnish­ ed plenty of colorful copy for the local press. No electronic media aided voters in decision making in those days, but the lively an­ tics of party faithfuls brought the campaign issues to life for the Nashville citizenry. When little Freddie Roe tossed his banner to the breeze in 1880, Nashville was a bustling little metropolis growing by leaps and bounds. A village population of 1,028 that year, was a marked in­ crease from the 642 residents counted just a decade earlier. Like most of Barry County, Nashville was politically a center of rural conservatism. In April 1880, the local electorate had joined other Barry County voters in turn­ ing thumbs down on a pro­ posal to raise the annual salary of Michigan’s governor from $1,000 to $3,000. Making news in Nashville in 1880 were three political parties: Republican, Democratic, and the Green­ back Labor. The latter made a strong spring primary showing in Maple Grove Township by capturing all offices except drain commissioner in a race against a mixed ticket of Republicans and Democrats fused to oppose the Greenbackers. The Greenbacker Labor party had been organized just three years earlier at Toledo by disgruntled farmers who favored free coinage of silver and government printing of paper money to bolster the na­ tional economy. Throughout the summer of 1880, party caucuses and meetings made plenty ofnews in Nashville. The Democrats selected as delegates to their county convention William Martin, Ira Bachelor, George W. Francis, Alex Blair, J.M. Wood and H.A. Dickinson. Chosen as delegates to their After a lively campaign, Nashville voters joined Barry County in giving Republican James A. Garfield 3-to-l win over Democrat Winfield Hancock in 1880. How to pay for an exuberant victory party was a major concern of the local GOP. Less than a year later GarGar­ field lay dead at the hands off an assassin and Nashville and the nation were in a state of shock. county convention by the local GOP were L.J. Wheeler, James Fleming, John Keagle, J.J. Potter, W.N. Devine, Minor Mead, George Norton, John Keagle, James Gregory and P.E. Miller. By late July, the local Democrats were organizing support for Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock, the formerr Union army leader who was their party’s presidential choice on a platform of civil service reform and lowered tariffs. Nashville’s Union and Wolcott hotels were rallying scenes. “The Democrats met at Union Hall Tuesday evening and formed a Hancock and English club,” reported The News. “Levi Smith was chosen as president, George Francis secretary, and George A. Truman, treasurer..” In early September, Nashville area Repbulicans gathered for a similar rally to support their national ticket of James Garfield and Chester Alan Arthur. The event made exciting headlines. “The Garfield and Arthur club meeting in Union Hall degenerated into a brawl,” observed The News. “But C.H. Brady informed us the trouble was not the fault of any members, having been started by a couple of Ver­ montville toughs.” Not to be outdone by either major party, the Green­ backers also rallied in support oftheir presidential candidate, James B. Weaver, on a plat­ form supporting women’s suf­ frage, federal regulation of in­ terstate commerce and a graduated income tax. Locally, a Weaver rally caused quite a spectacular scene in Nashville in late September. “A ring used in firing the anvil for the Greenback jollification in front of Wood’s foundry Wednesday evening, burst, spraying fragments about the vicinity,” noted the local press. “One piece of the flying ring went through the Lee Tuckerman house across the street, and one sliver struck Tib Springett in the right thigh, inflicting a painful in­ jury. One piece went through Lannis Brady’s coat flap.” Bad vibrations seemed to hound the local Greenbackers’ 1880 campaign, as evidenced by this this News News report report just just a by month after the anvil incident: "The Greenback Party held a rally and political speech­ making making session session in the schoolhouse Monday night, and left the room sofilthy that Prof. Niles next morningfelt it his duty to dismiss schoolfor the day, until the place could be thoroughly cleaned. ” Meanwhile, Gen. W.L. Stoughton, whom The News described as “a gallant soldier of the Civil War now residing at Sturgis,” came to Nashville in early October to speak at the opera house in support of Republican James Garfield, the “dark horse” candidate of a party badly split over political reform. A disgruntled major general ofthe Civil War and educatorturned politician, Garfield seemed to strike a balance between the “Stalwart and HalfBreed” factions of the Grand Old Party. In Nashville, raising political banners was an im­ portant early event in major elections, as each party sought to outdo the other. “Pole-raising is the big order ofthe day and all parties seem determined to find and raise the tallest pole for their own chosen banner,” reported The News in mid­ October. “On Wednesday our local Democrats brought to the ground a fine hickory pole, more than 100 feet long, and will have their gala pole raising tonight.” The News acknowledged that a “more enthusiastic” Republican rally was held at Maple Grove where a large crowd gathered at Norton’s tne building housed various businesses before itt was razed in 1940. store for speeches galore, inFinal reporting of the na­ cluding a two-hour address by tional results apparently took Judge Smith of Hastings. about two days. The night before the 1880 “After soaking up the good election, Nashville’s Garfield election news from Tuesday and Arthur club assembled night through Thursday , local 110-strong for one last rally. Republicans finally let their After a torchlit parade, sup­ joy overflow Friday night and porters convened at the local staged a gala torchlight parade Baptist church to listen to on Main Street,” observed several speakers. The News. “There were mot­ The next day they could tos, caricatures and claim victory, though the of­ transparencies, many of them ficial tally was slow in being truly artful.” tabulated. That celebration “The county gave Garfield necessitated another meeting and Arthur a 3-to-l majority ofthe local Republican a week in the presidential race,” later. noted The News, “and early “A meeting of the Garfield indications are that this pretty and Arthur club has been call­ well follows the national ed for Monday night at pattern.” Charles Brady’s office,” an­ Actually, Garfield defeated nounced The News. “There is Hancock by a margin of only considerable unfinished 9,464 popular votes but gain­ business to take care of, con­ ed a 214-155 decision in the sisting largely of unpaid bills Electoral College. connected with the victory parade.” Barry County COA lunch menu Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 4 Chefs choice. Thursday, Nov. 5 Seafood croquettes, squash, asparagus, bread, applesauce. Friday, Nov. 6 Sloppy joes, Oriental blend, bread, brownie. M.V. jaycees seeking new members Bm' u".ii878 ?V °LCa hardware merchant Charles C. Wolcott, the Wolcott 2? ^In'" 6 * Sout.h1Ma,n Street became the scene of caucuses and rallies during the 1880 presidential campaign. The 27 -room hotel featured a large dining room several parlors one Street of Nashville's indoor plumbing td 2? SLde and of lAa,n near theearliest Churcth Sn troeoert ipnt uemrsecntgiosny.s Itntemlast.ertItyears, The Union hotel that once stood in present-day Cen­ tral Park in downtown Nashville was one of the sites of political action during the 1880 presidential race. Both the Republicans and Democrats met here that fall. The GOP gathering ended in a brawl, started, ac­ cording to the local press "by a couple of Vermontville toughs." This circa-1900 scene shows a stage show in front of the hotel during a Farmers' Day picnic. The next general member­ ship meeting of the Maple Jaycees will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. A board meeting also is planned for 7 p.m. Nov. 19. The Jaycees is a young peoples' community service organization made up of people ages 21 through 39. The group always is look­ ing for new members. Anyone interested in joining may call Steve Corwin at 852­ 9216 or Tom McMillen at 726-0471. Monday, Nov. 9 Veal parmesan, parsley potatoes, mixed veggies, bread, peaches. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Chicken tenders, broccoli, carrots, pasta, dessert. Events Wednesday, Nov. 4 Delton, blood pressure, door prize; Hastings, Mrs. Agge on organ, cars, exercises; Woodland, The Old Timers. Thursday, Nov. 5 - Nashville, bingo; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, exer­ cises, cards. Friday, Nov. 6 - Hastings, blood pressure, cards, reading, exercises, bingo; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Nov. 9 - Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing; Woodland, Donna Nichols from Mental Health, shopping trip to Battle Creek. Tuesday, Nov. 10 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in recessed/ regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Tuesday, October 13th & Wednesday, October 21, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 3. 1992 — Page 5 School Lunch Menus In a recent study of the Jamestown and Plymouth colonies, Kellogg fifthgraders in the class of Laurie Kipp constructed dioramas and other creative projects to acccompany two-page written reports on the era. Showing off their handiwork (from left) are Kristy Sealy, Brandon Garvey, Joe Elliston, David Kangas, Mathew France and Mike Meade. Kellogg school fifth-graders bring Colonial America to life **£!*% s«* 4sJ 7™«ll0taj . 9 Life in Colonial America was brought into focus recent­ ly by students in the fifth­ grade class of Laurie Kipp at Kellogg School in Nashville. This is the seventh year that Kipp’s class has undertaken a project that helps bring that historical period to life. Besides preparing a two-page cS G«J « alkd S"^’* written report on the era, each child was required to com­ plete a creative project with a colonial theme. Some chose to make dioramas depicting life at Jamestown or Plymouth. These miniature scenes show­ ed colonial forts, homes and activities. Other creative projects in­ cluded a video production of colonial life, drawings, diagrams, and even crossword puzzles based on a colonial theme. Many of the projects were on display in Kellogg school’s second-floor hallway last week. tl ”*51! ; Kellogg Elementary School SJlaii"^"hwu ^1'""h w u 1J announces six week honor roll wi ki All A’s Emile Aspinall; Craig Harvey, Michelle Jewell, Kim Knoll, Teather Lowe, Josh Oleson, Alexis Smith, Leah Smith, Becky Wilson. '■^■fti 1 •I"! ti)# | "R fttalli|!liai>:i •M "lasrttutta W airtiiitai j| ir ' B or Better Average Julie Behrndt, Brook Ben- nett, Pat Chaffee, Jessica Cook, Tiffani Coats, Josh Curtis, Joe Elliston, Ryan Emerick, Mathew France, Kristina French, Jessie Gearin, Lauren Hansbarger, Ben Hester, Eric Hosey, Sarah Irish, Brooke Joppie, David Kangas, Andrea Kreps, «k i (MjWj'A'i Brett Lancaster, Chris Lentz, Brett Leonard, Jamie Little, Jessica McIntyre, Mike Meade, Cassady Murphy, Amy Pennington, Tanya Powers, Samantha Rice, Kris­ ty Sealy, Dan Skedgell, Rich Smith, Tiffany Sparks, Nathan Swift, Mandy Way. The follolwing is the 1st sixth weeks honor roll for the sixth grade at Kellogg Elementary tad irfjrt! up tartati® lilt jastakii^ (aKtfdk1’*! ink" FRANKLIN FEDERAL TAX-FREE INCOME FUND . W1■I* s Municipal bonds are one of the few tax-free investments t available ilbl today. td F kli makes Franklin k investing i ti in municipal bonds easy with a mutual fund that offers you these advantages: ■ • High Current Tax-Free Incomet • Monthly Income Dividends • Professional Management • Nationally Diversified Portfolio wfi Established in 1947, Franklin has the experience it takes to manage your money. Call us today! STANLEY A. TRUMBLE C.L.U. Registered Representative MARINER FINANCIAL 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 • Ph. 627-1181 fcf7 would like afreeprospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Federal Thx-Frtee Income Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name Address j J City/Slate/Zip Phone . - FRANKLI Maplewood School Wednesday, Nov. 4 Dinosaur spaghetti, peas, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Thursday, Nov. 5 Beef gravy with mashed potatoes, peanut butter sand­ wich, fruit, salad. Friday, Nov. 6 Pizza casserole, corn, peanut butter sandwich, peaches. Monday, Nov. 9 Chili, crackers, peanut but­ ter sandwich, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Com dogs, french fries, pickles, fruit, salad. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov. 4 ♦Salad, *Spanich rice, *Bar B.Q./Bun. peas, fruit juice, com bread, salad bar. Thursday, Nov. 5 ♦Salad. ’Burritos. ♦Reg./sauce and cheese, green beans, peaches, pretzels, salad bar. Friday, Nov. 6 ♦Salad, *Pizza, peas, applesauce. Monday, Nov. 9 ♦Salad, *Fiestada, com, mixed fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 10 ♦Salad, *Chop Suey, rice/noodles, hot/dog and bun, green beans, apple, roll/butter, salad bar. State Police to be feature at historical meeting This year marks the 75th anniversary of Michigan State Police, a topic of interest to Vermontville Historical Society members at their up­ coming meeting. The history of MSP will be traced by a guest speaker when the group gathers at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. The potluck dinner event is open to the public. Bring a dish to pass and own table service. The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT Wed., Nov. 4 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Shrimp Dinner ALL-U-CAN-EAT Choice of Potato Soup or Salad, Muffin and Rolls .............................. Hosts — Nyle and Denise Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 174 SOUTH MAIN, VERMONTVILLE Phone 517-726-1144 (517)726-0181 TANTON'fi 144 SOUTH MNN STRCCT MCRMONTMILLG. MICHIGAN 49096 ------ MUCTIONCCRS G RChLTORS^F All A’s Chrisina Desrochers, Car­ rie Hardin, Dustin London, Janelie Sottillie. B Average or Better Sarah Affolder, Kevin Aspinall, Jeremy Barlow, Sarah Behmdt, Heidi Eberly, Chris Dunham, Shawn Graham, Jenny Halliwill, Cassidy Holtrust, Nickie Howard, Trisha Johnson, An­ drea Mace, Ryan Matson, Brandon Phenix, Andrea Phillips, Tom Powers, Crystal Prieur, Kara Rathbum, Kevin Robinson, Breann Shea, Trish Sloan, Jane Spears, Aaron Treloar, Scott Vanengen. j!0# WL fund's dividends are subject to moststate and local taxes. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), a smallportion of the income may be subject tofederal and state AMT Franklin Distributors, Inc Fuller St. School Wednesday, Nov. 4 Scalloped potatoes w/cheese, peas. pear, meat sandwich. Thursday, Nov. 5 Pizza, green beans, fruit mix. Friday, Nov. 6 Cheeseburger/bun, tater rounds, applesauce, pudding. Monday, Nov. 9 Chicken nuggets/dip, mashed potatoes, strawberry sauce, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Spaghettio’s/meat, peas, plums, com bread/butter. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Land and stream and fenced for hoi rses! Very nice 3 bedroom home with attach' ad garage and a pole barn. Call Joe Andrews,852-0712. Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry, great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-1151 L-l 10. Approx. 106 acres of land with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on the Thornapple River, frontage on three roads, perked. Land contract terms with low down payment. L-107. NEW LISTING - 16 acres of land with 1991 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and a 36x60 pole barn. Good location south of Charlotte. Priced in the mid 60 s. Possible land contract terms. Additional land available. L-107. 16 acres of vacant land located on a paved road.................................... Land contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of low land fronting on two roads with the Thornapple River running through. Land contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres - perked.................................................................................... Contract terms. — UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS — Vermontville Jr. Farmers to meet Nov. 9 The Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club is ready to kick off the 1992 year with a meeting Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Maplewood Gym. It will be a time to sign up for this year’s projects and elect 1993 officers. Those attending are asked to bring a plate of cookies to share. Punch will be furnish­ ed. Also, new members and leaders are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Jeri Mater at 726-1432. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 - Selling a 122’4 acre farm with a good, remodeled home and buildings. The property is located in the Springport/Eaton Rapids area and will be offered in 3 parcels in combinations and as a total farm. Land has been perked. Land contract terms! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - Selling properties for the Ionia County Road Commission located near Ionia, Lyons and Portland. Call for a pictured flyer! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Selling a 2 story home in Nashville at 12:00 noon. The home needs some redecorating but has lots of potential. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Selling a "Handyman's Special" near Mason. Excellent location on .8 acre of land. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION! The home will sell to the highest bidder at 4:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 - Selling approximately 440 acres of land in 11 parcels for the USA Acting Through Farmer's Home Administration in Gratiot County. Excellent opportunity to purchase good farmland in the Ithaca area. Call for details! uuc NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING __________ regarding the sale of your property.__________ Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 6 Putnam Library’s Haunted House greets 425 youngsters Mapewood kids write Halloween stories Thefollwing are Halloween stories written by Sheryl Berry’s fourth-grade students from Maplewood School in Vermontville. The Magic Leaf By Janya Patterson There was a pumpkin nam­ ed Joy. One day Joy was rolling by a tree and a leaf fell on her and temed her into a cat. Then she was sad. So she was a cat all Halloween and all winter and all summer and all spring. When fall came, she went to where the leaf fell on her and she stayed there the whole night waiting for a leaf to fall on her. Finally a leaf fell on her and she turned into a pupkin again and she was happy. The Haunted House By Justin Hoover Once upon a time there was a big old house. An old lady lived in it. She had lots ofstuff in the house. Every night she heard a loud boo. She went out in to the garden. She went to get some carrots, and she saw a ghost. She ran in to the house. She turned on the light. She saw the ghost on the floor. She ran out of the house. It was right behind her. She stoped and stomped on it. She saw it was her shadow. She walked back to the house and made some soap. The Haunted House By Brian Rumsey Once apon a time there was a Haunted House that was so Continued next column— MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPLE VALLEY 1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • v • wamr ahi Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available ■wnt tmtn 'wwrt REALTOR* JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST MAS 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 852-1543 Eve,. HUBERT DENNIS “Salesperson of the Month” for October BUILDING DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE - 1200 sq. ft. building, prime business location on M-66. Possible land contract terms. Call Hubert. (N-169) 50 ACRE FARM WEST OF CHAR­ LOTTE: Nice 3 bedrggg-^ pole building, nl^**"^**^*^ tarn. 24 a<r"^- * ji i i apple!.—-■ crosses property. More land available. Call Homer. (F-160)~ 5 ACRES • SOUTH OF NASHVILLE- Congratulations!! Hubert! 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement MOBILE HOME ON 7.5 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS - 2 bed­ “COUNTRY HOME” ON 5 ACRES ■ room 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more details. (CH-174) NE OF VERMONTVI ce 4 bedroom hqry-^ prge roon rflwood trim, <O*yard,, more land fffable. Maple Valley Schools. Call Hubert. (CH-161) — VACANT LAND — 6 ACRES - NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corn ner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details. Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS • POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages areapprox.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) We offer you “local" salespeople who “live In" & “know" the MAPLE VALLEY AREA - people who “care" and are “experienced" to do the “job" for you - whether you are “BUYING” or "SELLING" your home, farm, business or resort property!! home, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) LARGE RANCH HOME IN FULLER HEIGHTS - NASHVILLE - "Move­ in" condition, with 8 rooms, 1 Vi baths, large lot in subdivi­ sion. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appre­ ciate!! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ house. 7 rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Give Jeri a call. (F-156) VILLE - Cute farm j The second annual Haunted House at Putnam Public Library was rated a success by organizers following the Thursday evening event. An estimated 425 children toured the library. “It was a huge success,” said Kenneth Meade, Sr., president of the Friends ofthe Library, sponsors of the Haunted House project. Each room of the historic Putnam home, which has served the village as a library since 1923, was filled with horrors of Halloween, in­ cluding a witches’ cauldron and a casket, complete with corpse. The scary show was open free of charge to the children of the community. Free cider and doughnuts were served. The cider was provided by Kent Oil Company and Nashville Family Chiropractic Center furnished the doughnuts. Many volunteers helped decorate the facility. Acting Librarian Deidra Bryans ex­ pressed special appreciation to Dominic Morawski. “He stayed and helped all the way through,” said Bryans. “He even took a day off work.” The decorating and installa­ tion of a temporary graveyard on the south lawn of the library took most all day Thursday to prepare. Several days of planning went into the production. STORIES, scary that no kid would go in it. One day a ghost was look­ ing for a home. He had been through every state except Montana. The next day was Holloween and all the kids got dressed up. But on Holloween a group of kids go to a Haunted House which no one new were the Haunted House was. So that night the ghost, goblin, Frankenstien, Skeloton and mummy follow­ ed the kids to the Haunted House. When the kids left the ghost, goblin, Frankenstien, skeloton, and mummy moved in to the house. The next Holloween the group of kids came back to the Haunted House and the ghost, goblin, Frankenstien, skeleton and mummy thought the kids were going to steal the house. So the ghost and goblin scared the kids away and the kids never came back and the monsters lived happily ever after. Lloyd Priddy and his dog, "Tic," check out the graveyard that rose suddenly Thursday on the south lawn at Putnam Library in anticipation of the Haunted House event. Priddy and other volunteers had a hand in constructing the cemetery and other frightening scenes inside the library. continued from previous column — ofpaper from her pocket. Mr. Wad, I mean Teddy Wad. Let me see now, it says on the top of the hill you will find a dollar bill. O.K. What are we waiting for! So they went to the top hill and found a one doller bill lying on the ground. What does it say to do next? Becka asked. We are supposed to follow a pinecone trail. O.K. said Becka. While they were walking, Mandy heard Becka scream. Becka! The Goast in the Grave Yard By Jessica Pierce One day Mandy and her friend Becka were walking down the road when they spot­ ted the grave yard. At last! yelled Mandy. Let’s go find... Mandy took out a waded peice More stories on next page— TONI’S STYLE SHOP 111 N. Main St. Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 to ? Saturday 8 to 12 noon Walk-Ins Welcome The Eating Jack-O-Lantern By Mike Draper Once there was a Jack-OLantem that was alive and ate people. The first person it ate was a little boy’s father, then it was his mother. Last it was his sister named Brandy. Tim the little boy was fed up with this so he found out what the ingredients to kill the Jack-O-Lantem. It was milk. Milk kills the evil Jack-OLantem so he stole some milk, some squirt guns and kild that Jack-O-Lantem. He live happily ever after. Mandy called. Mandy turned around and there standing was Teddy Wad. Mandy asked Did... Did you take my friend Becka? He nodded his head and took Mandy by the hand and the two girls were never seen again. SREDKEN PRODUCTS Used & Sold NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating peti­ tions for three 2-year terms for Nash­ ville Village Council Trustee will be... Tuesday, Nov. 24,1992 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk’s office. Nom­ inating petitions are available at the Village Clerk’s office M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rose Heaton Nashville Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 7 The Man Who Got What Was Coming Because He Didn’t Believe By Levi McIntyre Strange and Unbelievable Things By Philicia West Once upon a time there was a legend about a phantom and a man who didn’t believe it. Everybody knew who ever didn’t believe in the phantom, he had to pay his price. That night Mark, the man I was telling you about, went to the opera. He watched the opera, and after it was done, he stayed to help pick up chairs. When he was done, he told his friend to get some drinks. When Rob came back, Mark was gone. Rob called the police, but as he was about to pick up the phone, he saw a knife stuck in the table. On the table where the knife stuck in, there was a message. It said: If you want your friend back you’ll have to come get him but ifyou want your life I wouldn’t come! Ha! Ha! Ha! Then when Rob turned around, he saw the phantom. He died of fright. The next day at the phantoms lair Mark was in a cage of steel. Mark thought this was the end ofhis life. But lucky for him he had a paperclip to pick the lock. So as he was picking the lock, the phantom heard and just as he got free, the phantom was there. Mark knew how to kill a vampire, so he threw a wooden stake at the phantom. The phantom fell with a dry. The Haunted House By Nick P. Once on Halloween Nick was driving and his car broke down. He found an old house to sleep in. At about midnigt he heard stange noises coming from the kitchon. So he got out of bed to see what it was. He opened the door and saw a black cat. t Just then something tapped him on the shoulder. He turn­ ed around and saw nothing. He got so scared that left and forgot that his was broken. The Haunted House By Jatoma Kay Once there was a haunted house, and a ghost lived there. He always had a party all the time untill a family moved in so he couldn’t have parties any more. So one day he scared the family and the family moved out. So the ghost lived in the haunted house happily dead. Long ago and far away some people bought an old house inhabited by evil sprits. The people moved in a week after they bought it. Two weeks later they started to hear strange things happened. Jewelry was missing, it was always raing there and no place else, and mice all over the place. The people were getting scared. Then all of a sudden everyone got sick. Five weeks after they moved in they bought a new home and mov­ ed in it right away. Two weeks after they mov­ ed in, it happened all over again. They finally called a priest. The priest went around saying prayers and throwing holy water. All of a sudden the bad things stopped. And the evil sprits were gone forever. Tim the Goblin By Tim Wawiernia Once there was a haunted house. It was on top of a hill in Vermontville. There was a goblin named Tim that lived in the house with all of his friends. Tim was an awful goblin. One night he went down stairs and saw that there were people who wanted to live in the house. They didn’t know that the house was haunted. Tim didn’t know what to do with the people, so he decided that he would put them in the dungeon so that he can kill them. The next morn­ ing Tim decided that he wouldn’t kill them, so he let them go and he told everybody that any one could stay in his haunted house. And every one lived happily every after. The Goblin and the Phantom By Chris Ripley One day Eric an I were riding on my horses, and we heard a noise. We got off our horse an looked in the bushes. Something grabbed us! It was the Goblin an the phantom. They took us to theirr cave. They were getting ready to cook us, but Eric thought of something. He said, “Let’s count to ten and then jump out of the pot and run to the sheriff and tell him what happend. And they did! The sheriff said, “O.K.!” Where do they live” We showed him, and he took them. He took offtheir masks and it was the Jones brothers. Then he arrested them. They are in jail for the rest of their lives. The Haunted House By Carly Spitzley The Goblin By Davis Drumm There was a haunted house. Once upon a time there was a girl who was gonna dress up And inside there was a mad as a goblin for Halloween. Lion. In the haunted house She told her mom she couldn’t there also was a hungry wait until tommorrow night Leopold and two very hungry because it’s Halloween. Her tigers. In the house a goblin mom told her it was her bed­ was eating a cookie. In the time. She said O.K. The next house the big cats were eating morning she woke up and said meat for dinner but they were I’m going to get my costume still very hungry after that So on. No your not. But Mom the goblin stole some meat “But nothing! wait till and the goblin stole some can­ tonight!” the night arrived. dy from a monster. The Let’s go to this house. O.K. monster was mad at goblin They yelled trick-or-treat and and the monster walked nobody came to the door. behind the goblin. The They went inside. They saw monster fell down a hole in ghosts, mummy’s, and the road and the goblin was frankenstein’s. They went safe in the haunted house for upstairs and a person jumped ever, we hope. out. “Aah!” Let’s go home mom. O.K. They went home More stories on and never went to that house next page— again! By Holly McCallum One Halloween night, there was a spooky house and when ever you said candyman five times, the candyman always take you in his house. It had live pumpkins and live bats in there, and it had old witches locked up in the cave and mean were wolves in there too. It had spiders in there too. On Holloween night. The candyman let the bats, pum­ pkins, werewolf, and the spiders, and the witches too. He would let them loose so they can get all ofthe kids and take them to candyman’s house. He would lock them up with the kids. They were scard! But one day a cop came in the house and snuck and put the kids and their mommys in the cop car. Then he went back in the house and shot him. The Scary Witch By Jamie Wyble Once there was a scary witch. She was a wicked per­ son. She put spell on everyone that walked past her haunted house. She was ugly, and she had a big wart at the very tip top of her nose. When people went into her house she would put a big spell on them. Once one person went into her house and she stole her necklace. She didn’t find out that the witch stole her necklace until the next day. Then she called the cops and the cops up her in jail and everybody lived happily every after. Boo! Hoo! BOB DWYER CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER November 3, 1992 Dear Neighbor, Like you, I’m happy to see “Campaign 92” draw to a close. Our campaigns are too long and so filled with personal attacks, that it is difficult to sort these out from the real issues! The Barry County Board of Commissioners is too big...and it spends too much! Their method of operation is the most inefficient of all possible governmental arrangements! It places County Commissioners on an endless “merry-go-round” of committee meetings (at $40 each, $25 for a second meeting in a single day!) ...and that’s where the money is! Most of them make more money in Meeting Pay, Fringe Benefits, and “Expenses” than they do in salary. The average Barry County Commissioner collected a total of $17,286.60 last year! Salary, (now $6,945.00 yearly) $5,057.14 Meeting Pay, $4,200 Fringe Benefit (35%) and $883.71 in “Expenses”! UNDER THIS SYSTEM, MY OPPONENT (ORVIN MOORE) COLLECTED $19,428.08, LAST YEAR ALONE! There may be a need for a new Courts and Law Building, But the arrogance ofthe Board in obligating us to a $2,775,000 Bonded Debt without public discussion or a vote of the people is wrong! The addition of an eighth County Commissioner at a ten year cost over $200,000, is wrong! Barry County was ejected from the Area Agency on Aging while Mr. Moore was its head. So far this has cost taxpayers and senior services over $48,000 in legal fees...and it’s not over. Finally, Mr. Moore’s Official Expense Report for April 16th shows that he asked for and collected money for three round trip drives from his house to meetings in Portage (2) and Kalamazoo. A | CLIP THIS andAVE~fi1 meeting from 10-05 to 12:30 P.M., then back again 116 miles and one hour later for a second meeting at the same place until 4 P.M., and another round trip from home to Kalamazoo. 332 miles, (7 hours driving time) and three meetings at $.28 per mile plus Meeting Pay that day! Let Us Do The Dirty Work and You Can Have The Fun of Refinishing. Do You Believe It? THE FURNITURE . STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville * Stripping * Repair | ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., tfhurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance Stuart and Elaine southworth, Owners Phone (517) 852-0943 I’d like your vote of confidence on November 3rd! elect...BOB DWYER our New County Commissioner for Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville and Woodland! Paid for by the Committee to Elect Bob Dwyer County Commissioner, Box 277, Nashville, MI 49073 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 8 STORIES From previous page— The Spook House By Kyle Lackscheide Once upon a time there was a spooky house, and there were skeletons in it and goblins and trolls and a whole bunch of spooky things in the spooky house. You would cross a bridge in it and right after you get off the bridge you would fall right through the floor. Right after a couple went over the bridge and fell through the floor there was a maze. The couple got separated. After they got through the maze, they met and dropped through the floor again then they went out the door and it was all over. That couple never came back again. Boo! Boo! Boo! The Hunted Mansion and the Missing Kids By JoAnn Jackson Once upon a time there was a hunted mansion. The kids that go in there never come out. Now the kids that go in there take a crowbar but they still don’t come out. That is the funny thing youd think they could get out a window unless they got killed. Maybe....No maybe I will go in there! O.K. I will go in there! You better come with me. O.K. we are in ! Now what do we do. Look! It’s the kids. They are partying but so quietly! Come on kids. Let’s go home. O.K. Goodby house. The case ofthe missing kids is solved. The Two Goblens By Travis Kersjes Once there was two goblens in a haunted house. They were so scary that if people saw them in sides they would turn and started running as fast as they could. Soon one kid was not scared of them. So he. went to their house and knock­ ed on the door. One of the goblens answered the door. Both goblens said, Am’t you scared off us? The boy said, “No, I am not.” The Goblins asked wy is every body runn­ ing from us? the boy said “They think you are really scary. But we want to make new friends, but we can’t even look out the window without everybody running away said the goblen. So he went home to get everybody he knew and take them to the hauted-house to see how many people would run away. After he tauched the golens, nobody ran so the goblens could get out of there haunted house. Everybody lived happily ever after. Snappy Ideas ...our s32, s36 I or $40 Perms I Styles-R-Us Sylvia • Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.tn. Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 p.m. Once upon a.time there was a boy named Freddy. And he went out in a field and picked a pumpkin for Halloween. This pumpkin was a bad pum­ pkin because it killed things. The boy did not know that the pumpkin was bad so he brought it home and carved it out. He put a candle in it, and it lit up. The boy went to bed and the pumpkin went around killing things. One man saw him doing it so he got his gun and shot it. And every one liv­ ed happily ever after. The Haunted House By Eric Goris There was a ghost. He.lived in a haunted house. Tim, Jason and Travis took a walk in the haunted house. When they got to the stairs, started to creek. Tim, Jason and Travis went upstairs and saw Chris, and he thaught they were mummies. Chris got under the bed with the ghost. He got out from under the bed dressed in a Frankenstein costume and scared them away. When Tim, Jason and Travis came back they became friends. They never came back to the house again. The Boo Family By Sandy Chaffee $5®°Off Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 p.m. The Evil Pumpkin By Jason Abfalter 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT: < Once upon a time there was a ghost named Boo. He had pictures of his family named The Boo Family. Whenever he would see the pictures, he would cry. He got tougher. He went, like his father, to scare all the people. His sister told him not to be scaring the people, because that wasn’t nice. His sister was like her mother. Anyway he went out and scared all the people like his sister told him not to. Bat’ pumpkin wins first place The staff at Nashville Family Chiropratic Center proudly shows off their black,' bat-winged jack-o-lantern that took first place Wednesday in a local merchants pumpkin-carving contest sponsored by Putnam Public Library. Jill Eddy (seated, left)' gets credit for turning out the winning entry, according to Dr. Michael Callton and her co-workers Pat McClelland (standing, left) and Linda Tilley. Second-place honors went to Country Video with a skeleton pumpkin. Village Hall took third place with their entry of a-straw-hatted farmer pumpkin. Surplus food distributions will resume in county Nov. 11-12 Capital Area Commodity Services Inc. will resume distribution of surplus foods in Eaton County on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 11 and 12. Commodities will be pro­ vided to families registered and that have been issued the new pink cards.. Eligible people may pick up food at the sites that match their mailing addresses. The sites, dates and times for this area"are as follows: Bellevue — City Hall, from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 10. Mulliken — at 190 Charlotte St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Sunfield — Sunfield Com­ munity Room on Main Street, from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Vermontville. — Vermont­ ville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St., from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. To be eligible for the com­ modity food program, family The Trick Halloween By Dana Seitier Once upon a time there was a kid named Marry. She was always bragging about how brave she was. Arid today was Halloween. Every body was making a haunted house and every body knew about it ex­ cept Marry. At night Marry was walking home when s it started raining and thunder­ ing. She saw the haunted house and went in, and she was in there for an hour screaming and running. When she came out she had her hair sticking up and covered with slime and ever since then, she was scared. A Pumpkin That Got Everything By Dustin McKelvey income must be at or below guidelines: A family of one, under 60 years of age, $8,853 annual income. Over 60 years ofage: $10,896. A family of two, under 60, $11,947. Over 60: $14,704. Family of three, under 60, $15,041. Over 60: $18,512. For each additional family f member, add $3,094, for under 60. For over 60: add $3,808. Commodity cards may be applied for Capital Area Com­ munity Services offices at 100 W. Lawrence, Charlotte, where distributions will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday next week. ‘Brawn Auction’ planned for. Wednesday Nov. 4 at NI.V. The Maple Valley wrestling club will have a “Brawn Auc­ tion” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the high school. Wrestlers may be bought for performing odd jobs, such raking leaves, digging up flower beds, cleaning out the vfw garage, window screens taken down or storm windows put up. The jobs also can be done at business locations. For more information, call 852-0715, 726-0010 or 543-3471. Post 8260 - Nashville, Ml PENNY SUPPER Saturday, November 7 Turkey and Ham with Dressing Serving 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Also ... BAKE SALE & BAZAAR i?i rr.Si faY y.y y.y rr.Y rr>Y t.y y.s: y.y y.y Recycle • Nov. 14 9 a.m. ■ 1 p.m. (2nd Sat. of each Month) DROP BOXES OPEN TO PUBLIC on west side of Carl’s Supermarket parking lot, M-43, Sunfield ACCEPTING: Newspaper, Clear Glass; #2 Plastic (colored or clear); Tin and Aluminum (No magazines or yogurt containers) One day a pumpkin was walking around town. Then a kid rode by on a bike and the pumpkin took his bike away from him and hurt the little boy. Then a cop drove by in a car. He stole the car and he hurt the cops but he got sick of doing that so he went around killing people. Sponsored by Sunfield Township Board & Boy Scout Troop *157 QUESTIONS? Call Keith Brace 517-566-8701 or Bob Hyvarinen 566-8913 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 9 YMCA expanding to Maple Valley School District in November Kellogg Explorer Club officers Newly-elected officers of the International Explorer Society at Kellogg School are seen studying a map with their advisor, teacher David Hustwick. From left are April Musser, president; Trisha Jonson, secretary; and Chris Ewing, vice president. Missing from the photo are Sara Thompson and Ross Nichols, sergeants-at-arms. Students must pass certain geography tests to join the club, which is open to fifth- and sixth-graders. The group meets monthly to view travel films of the United States and foreign countries. Farm Superintendent’s Comer FOR SALE: small, older pony. Great with kids. $225 or bo. Call 616-758-3575 after 3:30p.m. PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty is pleased to announce its expansion to the Maple Valley school district area. This community-based organiza­ tion will begin offering recreational programs for the residents of Nashville and Vermontville beginning in November. The first programs to be of­ fered are an indoor soccer for youths in grades one through eighth and a Family Fun Night in December. Also, we hope to be able to offer an outdoor soccer program beginning next fall. The indoor soccer program is for boys and girls and will take place on Satur­ day mornings at Fuller Street Elementary from Nov. 7 Dec. 12. First through third graders go from 9-10 a.m. fourth sixth graders, 10-11 a.m. and 7th and 8th graders, 11 a.m. 12 p.m. The cost of this pro­ gram is $2 per Saturday. Also, a Family Fun Night will be offered at Maple Valley High School on Dec. 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is only $2 f>er family and activities include basketball, volleyball, crafts, movies and rollerskating. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty is a Barry County United Way agency, and owes its ex- pansion to the United Way. After the 1991 campaign, the United Way was able to fund a new position at the YMCA. This position was for an Outreach Director, a person responsible for bringing the YMCA to the communities in the outlying areas of the county. Steve Laubaugh currently serves as the Outreach Direc­ tor, and has been working to bring the programs to Maple Valley, along with Delton, Middleville and Lakewood area. The YMCA of Barry County has offices in downtown Hastings at 234 E. State Street, and the phone number is 945-4574. They are eager to be a part of the Maple Valley com­ munity and look forward to seeing many participants in their programs. Future YM­ CA programs are always advertised through the newspaper and also by sen­ ding brochures home with the kids through the schools. Feel free to contact us ifyou are in­ terested in volunteering or have any ideas for more programs. Country Living-Quiet Setting 8678 Bivens Rd., Nashville - ’129,900. 2 story, 3 BR home, 2 baths, den w/fireplace, large country kitchen. Situated on 35 acres. Maple Valley Schools. Full walkout basement, wrap around porch, paved road. Home warranty. GB250M UNITED CHARLOTTE ASSOC. INC. REALTORS® 313 Lansing St, Charlotte COLDUJeU. BANKER The Home Sellers.’ 543-5483 or 372-5555 Visit your school in November BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Wit- plliniaisi elkrinssia iwe jjh Fimsm son KI J B Ii |BBI Vl ll u i M IWWil* BB I M K«> WW®1 The week of Nov. 15-21 is Afnerican Education Week. Traditionally, community members are invited to visit their schools during that week. Obviously, if everyone visited our classrooms during one week, we could have a crowding pro­ blem. Therefore, I am encouraging you to consider visiting our classrooms anytime during the month of November. Despite all that is written and said about education today, the only way that you or I can really know what is hajppening in our schools is to visit classrooms. There is no better time of year to visit them than in November. Classes have now settled in, state testing is over and there aren’t as many things to keep us busy outside. Ifyou would like to visit classrooms, please call ahead to the building principal so that appropriate arrangements may be made. If you hestitate to go alone, ask a friend to go with you. If you would like me to go with you, please contact me and I will be glad to accompany you. American Education Week is designed to help all ofus focus on education, its benefits and its needs. There is no better way to show that you care and want to be part of education’s poten­ tial, rather than just its problems, than to visit your local schools. We will look forward to meeting and greeting you here in the month of November. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Tri-Buffered Extra Strength Pain Reliever without Aspirin Tablets 60’s Antacid Tablets with Calcium Assorted or Peppermint, 150’s Pink Bismuth Maximum Strength (^1 Liquid I 8 oz. Aspirin, 100’s 'Compare e Compare Co Tmutropn asre 4 to Turns PAINRELIEVER gXfflSI •c, c’“ ••****>> jA 63 TABltTS. SCO mg (*CH Baby Wipes 84’s Antodd I Tablets ।— Di Bromm Elixir, 8 oz. Grape Flavored PeptoBismol PINK BISMUTH “2 Children’s Night Time ’ 2°" Sore Throat Cold i Medicine 4 oz. Di Brom m , Compare Dlmetapp SORE THROAT SPRAY Tussin Expectorant 8 oz. 2 Artificial Ka-Pec __ Liquid 8 oz. Tears Kafec Tussin Natural Vegetable Powdey 13 oz. Orange or Regular Compare to Kaopectate “ ; Rvjfulur Flavor , Jill, Linda and Dr. • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries VE~W~PATiENT~SPECIA DOUBLE PRINTS One to Keep One to Share Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 852-207 $QOEU.UU Expires 11/10/92 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • November 2nd thru November 8th Two S’Zt" color prints from each neg. . $ 1.99 15 exp. . $2.99 24 EXP. . $4.69 36 EXP. . $6.99 12 exp. NO COUPON REQUIRED! NO IJMIT! From 110, 126, disc or 35mm full frame color print film ( C-41 process ). Excludes 4" Prints. 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. November 1992 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. November 3, 1992 — Page 10 ‘101 Dalmations’and cast off characters parade at Maplewood Dressed as the cast of "101 Dalmations," the staff at Maplewood added a special touch to the event. The "puppy" at left is SaraJane Smith, daughter of teacher Robert Smith. A dinosaur portrayed by Carrie Balko gets a tail lift from Leanne Burton, a mime. Both are fifth-graders. A cast ofcolorful characters marched the halls of Maplewood School Friday in the annual Halloween parade. Among them were ballerinas, brides, witches, gremlins, dinosaurs and Dalmations. Lots of Dalmations! The staff at the Vermontville elementary planned to dress for the day as the cast of 101 Dalmations. Each appeared in a white outfit dotted with black spots. School secretary Kim Fowler went so far as to paste black dots on her white shoes. Principal Nancy Potter wore black crew socks over her shoes to simulate dog paws. Ears, noses and tails were added through individual creativity. The youngest Dalmation “puppy” was little SaraJane Smith, 21-month-old daughter of fifth-grade teacher Robert Smith, who came to school with her father dressed in a minature version of the outfit, complete with tiny wagging tail. Maplewood’s Halloween procession has been an annual tradition for a number ofyears and is well attended by parents, grandparents and others. The pantde takes the mar­ chers down the hallways and through each classroom to give everyone an opportunty to see the colorful cast of costumed characters. After the procession ended, the children returned to their individual classrooms for refreshments and other festivities. Kindergartner Genoa Brandon was a tiny witch. Special of the week: NEW 1992 SILVERADO FULL SIZE P.U. Nashville student at KCC wins Fel-Pro scholarship One only. 350 V-8, auto., A/C, much more. BUY THIS BELOW INVOICE! Brock DeGroot BILL SEIF BILL SEIF 945'2425 SoPHutahhs otMinn-g3e7 s in rG=7 CHEVROLET* @BUICK* G2® Saies Hours: Mon. & Wed. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tues.. Thurs., Fri. — HA'FoSrmeTrly AInNdrusG )S — •Plus tax, rebate, assigned to desler. James Parrott of Nashville has received a $500 Fel-Pro Automotive Technicians Scholarship through the Citizens’ Scholarship Founda­ tion of America. Parrott is a student in automotive technology at Kellogg Community College. The scholarship is renewable for next year if Parrott, who became a full­ time KCC student this fall, SPECTACULAR Heavy Duty LAUNDRY PAIR MWA27F2WX HDE/DG27T3WX Regular & perm, press & knits/delicates cycles 3 wash/rinse temp, combinations Custom soak & sanitize setting 25-year limited warranty on Dura Tub Timed dry with regular, knits/delicates & air fluff cycles High, low & no-heat temperatures Washer Only ’389 WAS *429 ‘See printed warranty for details including exceptions. *J^ichard^ £ VISA I ^PPttrxnce Service 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte Dryer Only Pair Only $319 ’699 WAS s359 *Gas-s40 more Prices include: Delivery • Hookup • Our Radio Dispatched Service Dept. APPLIANCE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS Mon. & Fri. 8:30a.m. - 8 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 543-3559Z543-8332 maintains satisfactory academic performance. Selection of recipients is based on a merit point system measuring past educational performance and future poten­ tial, work experience, par­ ticipation in school and com­ munity activities, career com­ mitment, and an appraisal by a counselor, advisor, industrial arts instructor or cur­ rent employer. Fel-Pro is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and marketers of automotive and industrial gaskets, as well as growing lines of adhesives, sealants, specialty lubricants and elasto-meric products. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $249/couple. Limited tickets. 407-331-7818, ext.495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS Hens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 SaraJane Smith was the youngest Dalmatian. She accompanied her dad, teacher Robert Smith, to the event. A Benefit is Being Held family of ... BRAD CUSHING It will be Nov. 8th from 1-6 p.m. at the Sportsman’s Tavern in Mulliken Entertainment will feature Dealer’s Choice, Frisco, Stoney Creek, Bandana and Hot Logic. There will be 50/50 drawings as well as raffle prizes from local businesses. ‘ There will be a free raffle ticket for all $1.00 donations (adults) at the door. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville is applying for a Michigan Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $255,000 for the purposes of extension of water and sewer lines and installation of an additional well and associated utility improvements. A public hearing on the proposed applica­ tion will be held on November 12,1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 206 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 to receive comments from interested persons. Further project/ application information is available during regular business hours. Rosemary Heaton Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 11 In the service From Our Readers James S. York Trustee’s letter had no misstatements To the editor: I would like to offer a few comments on Justin Cooley’s response to the Castleton Township Trustees’ report to the taxpayers on the progress of the Township Hall project. But first, the trustees had no intention of even implying that they were speaking for the entire board. The signature line “Castleton Township Board” was added by the News Editor without the trustees’ knowledge. I regret that it was used. The trustees’ letter contains no misstatements or untruths. There has been no com­ promise on the size of the building. There has been no approval of a floor plan with authorization to build. The board action ofOct. 7 cited by Mr. Cooley reads, and I quote the proposed minutes, “Wilson moved, Jarvie seconded, roll call vote: ayes Wilson, Cooley, Pixley, Jarvie, Rasey: to have Spitzley draw up Floor Plan I (plan us­ ed for estimates) to determine cost of construciton. Wilson will contact Spitzley to set up date to meet with board.” This is in no way an agree­ ment to build to that plan. When we asked for estimates on this plan one con­ tractor estimated $30 a square foot, the same figure used when we were debating whether to repair the old hall or sell and build new. Contrary to what he says in his response, the building be­ ing demanded by Mr. Cooley will have approximately 40 more square feet in the meeting hall than the present building. In addition, it is to have a second 440-square-foot room that he proposes to use as a combination meeting room and clerk’s and treasurer’s office. It is also to have a private supervisor’s office. The treasurer’s report for Oct. 7, shows $68,765.24 balance in the general fund and $67,228.09 in the township improvement fund. This totals $135,993.33, which is the amount presently available for all township pur­ poses, except fire and am­ bulance equipment. In my opinion, to reduce this amount by $100,000 is a severe depletion. In the final paragraph ofhis letter, Mr. Cooley implies that the trustees of Castleton Township are not a reliable source of information and that the other members of the board are. I consider this to be a distorted opinion at the best. Nelson Rasey Castleton Township Trustee Editor’s Note: “Castleton Township Board” was added to the signatures of the letter writers because they signed their letter “Nelson Rasey, Trustee” and “Bill Wilson, Trustee.” The reader then has' to ask, “Trustee of what?” Petty Officer James S. York was recently frocked Petty Officer Second Class at Port­ smouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, N.H. PO York is a 1989 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and entered the Navy in July 1989. He went through Naval Boot Camp and Nuclear Power A School in Orlando, Fla. York’s Nuclear Pro­ totype School was in Balston Spa, N.Y. He is currently ser­ ving as a machinist’s mate and Engineering Laboratory Technician aboard the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul. James has recently been transferred to Norfolk, Va., where he resides with his wife, Michelle. Scott E. Alexander Air National Guard Sgt. Scott E. Alexander has graduated from the satellite communications systems specialist course at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss. Graduates learned the operation and repair of satellite communications systems; security procedures; electronics principles; and ap­ propriate operation, mainte­ nance, and repair of space or satellite communications equipment. Alexander is the son ofBet­ ty J. Bennett of 223 Kellogg St., Nashville. He is a 1982 graduate of Charlotte High School. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters ELECTION of OFFICERS Monday, November 9, 1992 7:00 P.M. at the HIGH SCHOOL Andersen is able to fit over 6000 openings with readily available, in-stock windows. Choose from Penna-Shield’ casement, double­ hung, awning, and gliding windows. Installation is easy. They finish to a neat, completely low-maintenance exterior. WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 • Student Picture Day FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Siding is a smart investment. Paying to much for it isn’t. • JV & Varsity Girls Basketball, Home, Bellevue, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • Cross Country State Finals MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • Freshman Girls Basketball, Away, Portland, 4:00 p.m. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS •Residential • Commercial • Farm Ifl/ie stock a complete line of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002._____ (517) 726-0088 10070 .NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVU.U& MSS-01 WEEKDAY RETAIL SALES are discontinued. Customer appreciation days are Saturday Nov. 7th & 14th from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Free Donuts, great apple specials, Grand Prize Drawings, on both days. Commercial cider & apple sales will continue. Thanks to all our customers for a great year. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 517-726-1102. WOOD INTERIOR Pre-Hung Doors LAUAN 2-6 2-8 3-0 MSS-89 MSS-92 dear glass dear glass fixed grin TOOLS MSS92 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Come homee to quality Andersen. 2-4 MSS89 GENERAL MERCHANDISE MSS-09 dear glass Pror.eU-HununngF E ntnrwtry Unit Consists Of: • Door • 4-9/16" Wood Frame • Hinges • Brickmold • Adjustable Hardwood/ Aluminum Sill 2-0 CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554; c&w tT)) (II.. SALES t Call& Compare! Pre-Hung steel Doors RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north Of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784.____________ Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets. power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. ffi Windows You Wr Maple Valley High School Business Services S ImprovemenT ® STARTS HERE 0®] ® MSS01 MSS09 MSS70 2-8 3-0 51.35 51.35 52.93 54.97 110.28 153.96 116.49 157.00 158.17 111.72 156.23 118.18 160.00 160.41 SHINGLES SQUARE $2440 । us for... .I OAK MSS-70 fixed gril 1 ; HOMETOWN!I nD.elivery § 32.61 32.61 33.28 34.63 BIRCH 40.54 42.42 42.42 42.99 44.37 LUM_BE_ R YARD •• PIlanning 219 S. State, Nashville * Estimates 852-0882 All prices cash & carry only. Prices Good thru Nov. 14 �The Mople Volley News, Nashville. Tuesday. November 3, 1992 — Page 12 Maple Valley Lions jayvee grid team ends season with loss The Maple Valley girls' cross-country team qualified for the Class C State Finals by placing at the regionals with 102 points. Carson City captured first place with 59 points while Lainsburg took third with 127 points out of 21 teams, total­ ing 107 runners Kathryn Murphy took se­ cond place with a time of 19:26 followed by Cheri Ses­ sions, 11th, 20:39; Alicia Golovich, 26th, 21:58; Rachel Thompson, 31st, 22:09; Spring Havor, 40th, 22:33; Jackie Sealy, 49th, 22:55 and Stacy Harvey, 81st, 24:48. Last Tuesday, the girls took second place to Bellevue at the SMAA league meet, which ties them for the overall con­ ference title. Murphy took se­ cond place, while Golovich finished eighth and Thompson ninth, which earned them all­ conference honors. In the boys’ meet, Matt Bowen took 10th overall (out of 111 runners), with a time of 17:09 at the regional meet, which qualified him for the in­ dividual run at the state meet. Also placing for the Lions was Tim Hass, 34th, with his best time of the year at 18 minutes, Dan Rasey, 60th, at Maple Valley girl harriers qualify for state finals The Lions junior varsity football team dropped its final game ofthe season to Portland 28-17. The junior Lions finished with a 5-3 record. Touchdowns were scored by Cliff Weller, who had two and Pete Kellepoury, with one. The defense was led by Kellepoury and Keith Carpenter with 10 tackles apiece. Lions eighth grade eagers lose to St. Philip 31-30 The Maple Valley eighth grade girls’ grade basketball team was edged by St. Philip 31-30. Nettie Emery, Erin Hokanson, Mandi Golovich, Mandy Ashley, Jenny Kuempel, San­ dy Kangas, Dana Hamilton, and BessAnne Martin had four points apiece to lead the Lions and Sara Hughes chip- ped in two points. Hokanson led with four re­ bounds and four steals, while Martin had three rebounds. “The team has worked hard this season,” said Coach Tom Golovich. “There has been an improvement in their ability to play every time they face a new opponent.” Maple Valley 7th grade eagers end season with win The Maple Valley seventh grade girls’ basketball team ended its season with a 31-4 victory over Battle Creek St. Philip. The team had 60 steals in its victory over the Tigers. Dawn Stine led the Lions with 14 points followed by Casey Hansbarger with five. Erin Booher, Danielle Watson and Melissa Kirwin had eight steals apiece. Booher and Kirwin led with five assists each. 25%Off Homeowner and Mobile Homes — IF YOU QUALIFY — TOBIAS-MASON INSURANCE For complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 BOWLING SPECIAL Sunday Mornings • 9 a.m.-l p.m. 85 A GAME Senior Citizens Day Fridays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 85 A GAME Lakeview Lanes 374-4881 1223 Lakeview Dr. Lake Odessa 18: 55 and John Baker, 78th, 19: 55. The boys failed to field a complete team at the regionals and the league meet. But the Lions’ Bowen cap­ tured first place and Hass took fourth place to earn all­ conference honors in the SMAA meet. The girls team and Bowen will travel to Frankenmuth on Saturday for the Class C State Meet. Our Town at Maple Valley Maple Valley High School will present the play “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder at 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at the high school auditorium. Cast members include Lora Emery as the stage manager, Brad Samson as George, Stacy Hawblitz as Emily, Rudy Othmer as Doc Gibbs, Angie Howard as Mrs. Gibbs, Jason Harmon as Editor Webb, Heather Phillip as Mrs. Webb, Debra White as Mrs. Solmes and Willy Rooks as Howie Newsome. Other cast members include Andy Swartz, Vai Williams, Amanda Greenman, Shannon Fawley, Karon Rhodes. Brian Steward, Matt Mace, Jesse Snow, Jacob Snow and Ethan Berry. “This is the first time Maple Valley students have performed a drama in several years. We are really excited about this production and hope the community ’ will come out and see what we can do,” said director, Mrs. Nor­ ma Acker. The Maple Valley girls' harriers and boys' runner Matt Bowen are headed for the state finals this Saturday. The girls' and boys' members are (front row, from left) Rachel Thompson, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Spring Javor, Stacy Harvey, Miren DeLaRua, Cheri Sessions, (back row) coach Gary Hamilton, Matt Bowen, Tim Hass, Andy Swartz, John Baker, Jackie Sealy Kathryn Murphy and Michelle Gidner. Homecoming celebrated at M. V. Floats in the theme, "Spook the (Portland) Raiders" were entered in competi­ tion by each high school ciass. In halftime judging the senior float took first place. 'Hope’ is topic of new Billy Graham film series to be shown locally Answers for living are incorporated into a new dramatic four-part film se­ ries on "Hope" by World Wide Pictures, the audio­ visual ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Asso­ ciation. The series will be shown at 7 p.m. on the next four Saturdays at Peace United Methodist Church, located at the corner of M-79 and Barryville Road, 3 1/2 miles west of Nashville. "Hope for the Family" is the title of the Nov. 7 film; "Hope for the Lonely" is Nov. 14, "Hope for For­ giveness" is Nov. 21 and "Hope for Commitment" is Nov. 28. "All four films feature an exciting, heartfelt message by Billy Graham. Through each film, the audience will get real answers for living," said a spokesman for the church. The flag team added flair to the march. Nursery care will be pro­ vided at the church. A free­ will offering will be ac­ cepted to help with the ex­ pense of the films. For more information about the film series or other ministries of Peace United Methodist Church, please call the Parish of­ fice, (517) 852-1993. Notice of Public Hearing Village of Vermontville The Village of Vermontville (Eaton County) is applying for funds for a Rebuild Michigan Grant through the CDBG program for the purpose of ap­ proving the water system and pedestrian safety improvements. A grant application will be available for reivew at 7:00 p.m. November 5, 1992 at the village hall, Vermontville, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is to review and discuss the grant applica­ tion Tor the village health and safety improvements. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 •J MW news The Sun and News fTTAPLE VALLEY newsg MW Press□ on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. Pressfjt,|forr our rates and deadlines. Press l^3jfor business hours. —--------- TO PLACE AN AD...---------------You will be asked to give your phone number. ^2] Your full name* spelling your last. ^3) Your full address. ^4~] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. see list below. ^5^ Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS ‘ThaPioptePaptr’ t The Hastings Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Th&flk YOU.n for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 14 Maple Valley Lion eagers drop a pair of games The Maple Valley girls' basketball team dropped two games last week, the first to Lakewood 72-38 Tuesday and then a 41-36 loss to Battle Creek St. Philip Wednesday. St. Philip took a 23-19 halftime lead, but the Lions came within two in the third period by outscoring them 97 and even tied it in the fourth quarter. “We had a chance to win with 1:23 left, but we just couldn't finish it off," said Coach Jerry Reese. “It was just one of those weeks." The Lions shot 15 of 60 (25 percent) from the floor in the losing effort Jennifer Phenix led the Lions in scoring with 11 points, while Holly Taylor and Stephanie Bouwens had six apiece. Phenix also led with 11 rebounds, Dana Hasselback, seven. Joy Stine led with four steals, while Taylor grabbed three. The Lions (now 3-1 in the SMAA) play Friday at home against Bellevue. On Tuesday, Maple Valley lost 72-38 to Lakewood. The Vikings grabbed the early lead and went into the second period with a 16-11 edge. Lakewood came out fired up in the second period and quickly took a 23-13 lead. With under three minutes left in the first half, the Vikings' Carmen Brown hit a bucket to give Lakewood a large 29-16 lead, which ap­ peared to be insurmountable for the Lions. In the final minutes before the half, Maple Valley did make a run to come within nine points of the Vikes. At halftime, Lakewood led 30­ 21. "Free throws were really a big problem for us,” said Reese, whose team made only nine of 29 from the charity stripe. "We did not play particu­ larly well. It was just one of those nights." Taylor led with 11 points, while Stine chipped in seven for the Lions. Basketball referee clinic to be held at MV. High Maple Valley players eagerly await a rebound during the Lions' 72-38 loss to Lakewood Tuesday. Last Chance Before 25% Off All H.W.I. Brand Paint Maple Valley Community Education will be offering a basketball referee clinic from 7-9 p.m. Monday starting Nov. 9 for seven weeks. Upon completion of the testing you can be certified by the Michigan High School Athletic Association to referee both boys and girls basketball from elementary through high school. The cost .will be $20 for state registration and process­ ing fees. Ifyou want to simply learn more about the game of basketball, you may also at­ tend. The cost of the clinic without license is $5. Feel free to contact Maple Valley Community Education at 852-9275 for more information. (Gallons) Recreation Limited to In-Stock Paint November 2nd thru 8th (MO VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE 131 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE, Ml HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 6:00 Saturday 8:30-5:000 OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00-3:00 4 1121 MwjjW SNOWMOBILE AUCTION new and used; buy or sell; Satur­ day November 7 at 10AM. Apprx. 280 to 350 sleds sell at 12 noon. Terms: U.S. CASH. Free brochure: call 517-369-1153. Trailers, parts, clothing, too! Big clothing & parts swap meet, rental space available. 18 th year. White Star Auction, Inc. US 12 Bronson, Michigan. CAMPAIGN RHETORIC WHAT A PAIN! Many issues are going to face the Board of Commissioners in the years to come. Barry County is financially sound, and I will continue to do my best to help keep it that way. Issues from the Aging network, to Planning & Zoning, to building use, and replacement must be addressed. None of these issues will be easy to resolve, but the resolution must be what is best for you, Barry County. • VOTE FOR • OrvinH. Moore I have appreciated your support in the past and hope I can count on you in the future. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Orvin H. Moore, County Commissioner District 5, 7551 Hager Rd., Nashville, Ml. 49073 Maple Valley's Grant Simpson makes one of his team-high eight tackles in the Lions' 30-14 victory over Portland Friday. Photo by Perry Hardin. PLAYOFFS Snyder, who also ran in the conversion to end the scoring for the game. On Portland's last posses­ sion, Maple Valley's defense held on a key fourth-down play and took over the ball to run out the clock. "One of the keys was our tremendous desire in the continued from front page— second half," said Mittelstaedt. "We came out and physically outplayed Portland to take the 30-14 win.” The Lions had 360 yards in rushing and 3 of 10 pass completions for 18 yards and two interceptions by Garn. Snyder led Maple Valley in rushing with 218 yards on 21 carries, while English had 91 yards in 19 tries. Portland had 133 yards rushing and was 5 of 14 in passing for 14 yards and one interception. Mike Trowbrige and Grant Simpson led the Lions with eight tackles apiece, while Snyder had seven and Brent Stine six. M.V. jayvee girls split a pair The Lions junior varsity girls baskeball team split a pair of games with Lakewood and Battle Creek St. Philip last week. On Tuesday, the Lions lost to Lakewood 48-30. Maple Valley fell behind early trail­ ing 11-7 at the end of one but came back to take a 19-14 halftime lead. The second half was all Lakewood though, as they outscored the Lions 32-11 to secure the victory. Tracy Hickey led the Lions with 12 points, Nicole Reid added 8. On Wednesday, Maple Valley defeated St. Philip For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, ExL 2911, (1-800-724-3268). 35-18. The Lions jumped out to an early 9-4 lead at the end of one period and enjoyed a 18-10 edge at the half. The second half was all Maple Valley as they outscored the* Tigers 18-8 to grab the win.. the title. Reid led with 19 points while Hickey added 11 and Jodi Mazurek led with 10 rebounds. The JV record is 9-8 overall and 3-1 in the SMAA and if the Lions win their last two league games they will share COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner • mick uc. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available -J 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �Th« Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 3, 1992 oge INWS on being SMAA Championshi and going to the Class CC First Round Football Playoffs fl 0 ...at... Dundee on Saturday, November 7th at 1:30 p.m Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 The Carpenter’s Den Nashville Feed & Seed 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9393 Goodtime Pizza _ Nancy’s Beauty Shop 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Musser Service 160 S. Main Nashville Phone 852-9446 Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc. Sport Stuff Maple Valley Chapel 224 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 204 N. Queen St. Nashville • 517-852-0840 Hecker Agency Genther Funeral Homes Bob’s Service Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 225 N. Main Nashville Phone 852-9680 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Wolever’s Real Estate Dorothy’s Hair Salon Wheeler’s Marine Service 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 265 W.Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 S. M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Mace Pharmacy Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Eaton Federal Savings Bank Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0181 Fax 726-0060 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 233 N. Main, Nashville 852-0713 • Mon.-Sat. 8-5 207 North Main Street Nashville Phone 852-0845 Mapes Family Florist Kent Oil and Propane Nashville Locker Service Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 107 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2050 M-66 at S. Village Limits Nashville • 852-9210 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 The Ole Cookstove Citizen’s Elevator Company Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Maple Valley Real Estate 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 227 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Hometown Lumber State Farm Insurance 219 S. State Nashville Phone 852-0882 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 174 S. Main, Vermontville Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9481 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland — Ruth Hughes — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 3, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville Grocery 1 specia" Ph. 726*0640 Prices good thru Saturday, November 7 ~ and “ Fresh Meat Market OPEN: 8-8 Mon.-Fri.; 8-6 Sat.; 9-3 Sun. America’s Finest Whole Boneless America’s Finest Whole Boneless Beef Sirloin America’s Finest Whole Beef strip Short Loin Cut Free • 12-14 lb. Avg. Cut Free • 22-26 Ib. Avg. Cut Free • 12-14 lb. Avg. 4 lb. Avg. Whole Chicken Fryers Thorn Apple Valley Asst. Var., Eckrich Smoky Links Lunchmakers 69< 69< s15" • 3 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast 25 lb Bundle • 6 lbs Leg Vis • 1 lb. Hot Dogs • 1 lb. Pork Chops • • • • • 3 6 1 3 6 $25" lbs. Beef Roast lbs. Hamburger lb. Pork Chops lbs. Pork Roast lbs. Leg Vi’s • • • • 1 2 2 1 lb. Sausage lbs. Bacon lbs. Round Steak lb. Hot Dogs PRODUCE | ^S^OM WL US *1 Mich., 10 lbs Russet PotatoesW M MI SJOW gW 12 oz. Pkg. Campbell’s Farm Fresh • • • • • • » s47" GROCERIES Manwich sauce W L A 1 fA9A9Jl “As Seen on TV” 29 oz. Libby’s Pink Grapefruit s ib t.9 99A Olives 2 pk. Lipton Dry Soup Mixes 4 pk. Soft *n Gentle Bath Tissue Pumpkin £g gAA AM Jfgt “As Seen on TV”, 64 oz. w/mm Arm & Hammer 12 oz. Shurfine Frozen Liquid Detergent Apple Juice 15 oz. Shurfine 12 oz. Pet* Ritz Deep Dish Barbecue, Thins, Sour/Onion Eagle Brand 9.5 oz. Tomato Sauce Pie Shells Potato Chips 32 oz. Shurfine 150-175 ct. Kleenex or Softique Salad Dressing Tissues DAIRY BAKERY McDonald Dairy Vit. D Mackinaw Milling Wheat or Honey Bran Milk • 2 lbs. Bacon • 3 lbs. Sausage • 3 lbs. Pork Chops • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 6 lbs. Beef Roast • 2 lbs. Round Steak 7 oz. Shurfine Stuffed Spanish Towels New Crop Fla. Seedless $69" • 2 lbs. Polish Sausage • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 9 lbs. Hamburger • • 15 lbs. Leg 1/4’s • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs GROCERIES “As Seen on TV” 15.5 oz. Hunt’s “As Seen on TV” Advance Notice Needed for Bundles 55 lb bundle 10 lbs. Hamburger 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 2 lbs. Pork Chops 3 lbs. Spare Ribs • 2 lbs. Bacon 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 2 lbs. Hot Dogs 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 9 lbs. Leg Vi’s 2 lbs. Sausage »2 lbs. Round Steak Shurfine White/Decorator 30 ct. Jumbo Mushrooms s; ECKRICH BUNDLES OF SAVINGS Advance Notice Needed for Bundles 151b Bundle 3.7 oz. Bread BEVERAGES}, 2 Liter Bottles . Pepsi QQC PEPSI, Plus deposit CAPISTAR COUPON | iS ADCQirox I EXPIRES: 11-7-921 EXPIRES 11-7-92 Kleenex and Softique Facial Tissue 150-175 count Pre-priced $1.19 (Any Flavor 3/$900 boxes with this Buy Two 12-oz. OR One 24-oz. Package of Nestle* Toll House* Semi-Sweet Morsels And Get One 12-oz. Package ofNestle** Toll House* Morsels EExcept Semi-Sweet) coupon Limit three with coupon. Coupon good only at Capistar Stores through November 8,1992 supplier code CP-100 (UptoS1.99) Retail Shelf Price (Up to $1.99) 9) 5-0171 14 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-11-10.pdf 721ae2fb0f5dbbf31ed10248726b7208 PDF Text Text �WAST1HGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 12! S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS, Mi 49058-1893 Sulk IUW PA/B ^5 *5 **•» r Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 490$p P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 15 — Tuesday, November 10. 1992 Vermontville considers reinstatement ofpolice by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter A letter signed by 17 Vermontville businessmen and residents convinced the village council Thursday to consider reinstatement of a local police department. Vermontville has been without a local police force since the mid 1980s, when limited finances caused the Vermontville Township police to be disbanded. Since then the village has relied on the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department for response to local calls. Glen Coker, owner of The Outpost bakery, told the council that sometimes “it takes two or three hours to get police here.” Vern Trowbridge, of Trowbridge Service, said he would like to have a village police force, but expressed concern about costs. “I’m negative in a positive sort of way,” he said.. A former village president who served during the era when Vermontville had a police force, Trowbridge said cost of operation rose until it reached $50,000 to $60,000 per year. “When you get to exceeding the whole operational budget, it is too much for a town this size,” he noted. Trowbridge also said that he had experienced good response time from the sheriff’s department, adding, “You do see county (patrol) cars here pretty regular.” T Trustee Ruth h Wi Wineman said she is in favor of police protection for the village, but fears the department could again grow into a financial “monster.” “We have to see if people are willing to pay for it,” said Wineman. “Some people prefer complaining to paying.” Estimates of cost for a oneman, 40-hour-per-week force were set at $23,928 annually in i figures presented to the council by Tim Cole, now an officer at Sunfield. offi Sfild. He H set die di officer’s salary at $18,000; the balance would cover operational expenses in­ cluding insurance, fuel, maintenance, office supplies and employee benefits. According to Cole’s estimate, the capital ouday to equip the department would total $9,433. This figure in­ cludes the price of a used patrol car. “As our budget is now, we’re pretty well strapped,” observed Trustee Rod Har­ mon. “We don’t have a lot of reserves.” Harmon suggested forming a citizens’ advisory committee to study the police proposal, to recommend means of finan­ cing, and to look into available state or federal grants to fund the operation. Council agreed and said it will expect a committee report to the council in February. Village President Sue Villanueva asked for volunteers to serve on the See Police, Page 2 Incumbents, Republicans win in Nov. 3 elections J-Ad Graphics and a tiny portion of Balti­ News Service more Township are in the Republican Nick Smith Third District. And easily won election to his Baltimore, Maple Grove. first term in Congress and Johnstown and Assyria 87th District State Rep. Bob townships are in the Seventh Bender of Middleville was District Smith received 1,704 votes elected to his sixth term of in Barry County. His nearest office just about as handily. Barry County for the next competitior, Libertarian 10 years will be carved up Kenneth Proctor of Charlotte, into three congressional dis­ had 174. tricts after the decision earlier Bender's drive for another this year of a three-judge two-year term was a smooth panel. From 1982 until this one, as he captured 13,262 year, the northern half of the votes to Democrat Robert county was in the Fifth Dis­ Wuelfing's 7,114 in Barry trict, which was represented County. Bender polled 65 per­ by Henry, and the southern cent of the vote. half was covered by Democrat The new 87th District in Howard Wolpe in the Third the State House includes all District. of Barry County and nearly Now the townships of half of Ionia County. Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Closer to home, Orvin Orangeville and Prairieville Moore, vice chairman of the and about one-third of Hope County Board, was re-elected Township are in the Second to his fourth term, polling District. Irving, Carlton, 1,592 votes to Democrat Woodland, Rutland Charter, Robert Dwyer's 980. Moore Hastings Charter and Castle­ garnered nearly 62 percent of ton townships, and about the vote in the Fifth District, two-thirds of Hope Township which includes Maple Grove and Castleton townships and most of Woodland Township. In the Castleton Township Supervisor's race, Justin Cooley was re-elected, winning 783 votes to Democratic challenger Ron Bracy’s 464. Re-elected in Castelton were Clerk Junia Jarvie, Treasurer Loretta Pixley and Trustees William Wilson and Donald Langham. In Maple Grove, Supervisor Rod Crothers, Clerk Susie Butler, Treasurer Darla Cady, and Trustees Richard Spitzer and Floyd Shilton, all were unopposed. All but Democrat Spitzer are Republican incumbents. M.V. Cagers clinch share of SMAA with victory See Page 14 Maple Valley faces Ithaca in regional finals Lion gridders win thriller with seconds on clock By Cris Greer Sports Writer It seemed like a fitting finish to 48 minutes of a defensively dominated Class CC football regional playoff game. With literally seconds re­ maining in the scoreless ballgame, the Dundee Vikings attempted a quick punt, which was blocked by Maple Valley's Chris Harmon and picked up by Brent Stine, who ran a few yards into the end zone as time expired to give the Lions a 6-0 first-round playoff victory. "It was kind of a wild finish for the Maple Valley Lions," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. "It may go down in Maple Valley history as one of the most exciting finishes ever. It was a great ballgame." Maple Valley, which is headed for its fourth regional finals appearance in five playoffs, will meet No. 5-ranked Ithaca (9-1) at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. It was a great defensive game from the beginning. Whenever it seemed like a team had a drive going, de­ fense would come through and shut it down. On the first possession of the game, Dundee (which was ranked sixth in the state Varsity cheerleaders (from left) Alice Moore, Mandi Goodnoe, Leslie Gould and Mindy Shoup signal "We’re No. 1" before departing for Dundee, where Maple Valley was to play in the opening round of the Class CC post-season football playoffs.. in Class CC before the game) drove the ball the length of the field and had a third down and nine yards to go on the Lions' 19-yard line. Maple Valley's Tom Snyder almost had an interception, but dropped the ball to bring up a fourth and nine for the Vikes. A pass was attempted by Dundee, but a great Lions' play knocked the ball away at the last second. Maple Valley took over on downs, but couldn't get anything going and had to punt. After the Lions punted, the Vikes' returner fumbled the ball and Maple Valley's Steve Hopkins came up with it on Dundee's 48-yard line. It seemed like a great opportunity, but the Lions couldn't get a first down again and had to punt. In the second quarter, Dundee drove the ball to the Lions' 28-yard line with sev­ eral great running plays, but failed on a fourth and five situation. Lions' Hopkins and Grant Simpson broke up Dundee's pass play, which gave Maple Valley the ball on its own 16-yard line with 4:20 left in the first half. Two possessions later the Lions finally put together a drive that looked like it See Gridders win, Page 14 The Lions’ Scott English looks for the end zone during Maple Valley's 6-0 first-round playoff victory over Dundee Saturday. English rushed for 25 yards on eight carries and had one catch for 56 yards in the game. In This Issue... • Duska Brumm honored at Putnam Library • Nashville man plays ‘Taps’ at Ft. Custer ceremony • “Hope for the Lonely” film to be shown Saturday • Lions harrier Kathryn Murphy places fifth in state meet �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 2 POLICE REINSTATED, from front page— state Department of Com­ merce. In figures presented Thursday, the village share will be $40,794. New sidewalks and water system improvements will be targeted with the grant funds. — After another public hearing, granted an ordinance variance that will allow John Harwood to place a new 28 x 40 modular home on his pro­ perty on Fourth Street even though the lot is only 66 feet wide, nine feet short of the minimum stipulated in the ordinance. — Told Roger and Diane auiiiiamuua|UimiiMa£ . .Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E Voelker they have 10 days to construct a woven wire fence to contain three horses being kept on their four-acre proper­ ■ MAPLE VALLEY H£. CAFETERIA S3 ty at 310 W. Main St. Council ■THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g in September granted an ordinance variance to allow committee. S|je» said that under the presentjsystem the operation wouldL have to be financed sole/. out of the general fund. “We need to find a way to bring in a police department without draining our general fund,” Villanueva told the council. In other business Thursday, council: — After conducting a public hearing on the matter, agreed to make final application for a $400,000 “Rebuild Michigan” grant from the I BINGO I TONI’S STYLE SHOP 111 N. Main St. Nashville 852-9192 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 to ? Saturday 8 to 12 noon Walk-Ins Welcome &REDKEN PRODUCTS Used & Sold keeping the horses inside the village limits with the understanding that a woven wire fence would be installed. The horses recently escaped and strayed onto the property ofneighbor Gary Murphy. He was present at Thursday’s' council meeting along with the Voelkers. The couple said they have had the lot line surveyed, are working to remove trees on the line and expect to have the fence in­ stalled in about a week. Pancake breakfast plannedfor Saturday Nov. 14 Pancakes, sausage, eggs, and biscuits with sausage gravy will be served at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 10 a.tn. Coffee, milk and juice, also will be served. The meal will be prepared and served by U.M. men. A free-will offering will be accepted. Lost & Found CONTACT LENS IN CASE found at Castleton Township Election, Nov 3rd. Owner please phone 852-9863. We Give Mature Drivers, Home Owners And Mobile Home Owne,rs Duska Brumm (left) receives congratulations on her new career from the staff at Putnam Public Library. Deidra Bryan (second from left) will replace Brumm as head librarian. Library aides are Diane Nisse, Janet Kellogg (right), and Ruth Brown (missing from photo). Duska Brumm honored for service at Putnam Public Library A party Saturday afternoon at Putnam Public Library honored Duska Brumm, who recently resigned as head librarian to become a full-time elementary school teacher in Nashville. The event was put together by the Friends of Putnam Library and the Library Board. For Rent A+ Savings. NASHVILLE 5510 Guy Rd., like new remodeled 3 bedroom farm house, $590 month, $590 deposit. Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car Garage Sale and home or mobile home are insured with the new Auto-Owners A+ pro­ $1.00 A BAG RUMMAGE SALE Friday, Saturday, Nov. 13th & 14th. Nashville United Methodist Annex. Washington at Queen. 9-5. gram, saving money isn’t one of them. If you are a member of a company approved retirement association or group, you may be For Sale Automotive 1985 MONTE CARLO 88,000 miles, loaded, $3,000. 517-852-2143.____________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. eligible to receive a substantial group discount on insurance for your car, home or mobile home. Contact us now for more information. Help Wanted Trumble Ageii 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 J vdlltO- Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business TkiNofMtem Hop&,' Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m' Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School . 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext. 2911, (1-800-724-3268). A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Brumm has worked at the completing her training as a library for a total of eight student teacher at Kellogg years, starting as a part-time Elementary school last school employee while a junior at years, she was hired this year Maple Valley High School. as a fifth-grade teacher there. The Putnam Library board Her great aunt, LaDuska Brumm, was head librarian at recently appointed Brumm’s that time. Brumm has headed aunt Deidra Bryans, a the library staff for the past longtime Putnam employee, three and one-half years. to replace her as head During her tenure at Put­ librarian. Brumm and her husband, nam she was able to complete her college studies, earning a Bob Brumm, and their degree in elementary educa­ daughter Markelle, who will tion at Michigan State Univer­ be 3 in December, live in sity earlier this year. After Nashville. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville is applying for a Michigan Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $255,000 for the purposes of extension of water and sewer lines and installation of an additional well and associated utility improvements. A public hearing on the proposed applica­ tion will be held on November 12,1992 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 206 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 to receive comments from interested persons. Further project/ application information is available during regular business hours. Rosemary Heaton Village Clerk CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship..............7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship............... 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 3 Business Services Nashville man to play ‘Taps’ at Ft. Custer ceremony Ross Nichols of Nashville has been “tapped” again this year to play “Taps” at Veterans’ Day services scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 11, at Ft. Custer Na­ tional Cemetery near Battle Creek. This is the second year y Nichols has been given the honor. He played taps at the national cemetery for Veterans’ Day services in 1991 and for the Memorial Day observance held this past May. A volunteer with the Ft. Custer National Cemetery Honor Guard, Nichols also often plays taps for military funerals held there. He has been active in the guard pro­ gram for two years. Nichols, who resides at Thomapple Lake Estates near Nashville, is a member of the Maple City Post No. 2406, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Charlotte, where he serves as post chaplain. He expresses hope that Maple valley area residents will attend the Ft. Custer Veterans’ Day service Wednesday. The ceremony beings at 11 a.m. BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home H andd income i property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. WEEKDAY RETAIL SALES are discontinued. Customer appreciation days are Saturday Nov. 7th & 14th from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Free Donuts, great apple specials, Grand Prize Drawings, on both days. Commercial cider & apple ale sales will continue. Thanks to all our customers for a great year. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. 517-726-1102. VERMONTVILLE ROOFING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwilll owner. 517-543-1002. For Sale QUEEN BRASS BED (gorgeous) with orthapedic mattress and box springs, 3 months old, (still like new) cost $850, sacrifice $275 or best 517-627-9494. As We See It Doing Business with a hometown. Independent Bank has Advantages Ross Nichols of Nashville will sound "Taps" Wednes­ day at Veterans' Day ceremonies at Ft. Custer Na­ tional Cemetery. Compliments of- HRIZ0NS CLUB... ...of HASTINGS CITY BANK The Month of December BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINE Provided by: American Community Mutual Insurance Co. Location: Lobby of Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street, Hastings Everyone Welcome to Take Advantage and Use This Machine At Eaton Federal Savings Bank We Are Dedicated This community is our life. Providing you with the finest banking service available is the only reason for our existence. We Are Responsible Any financial need you might have will be handled promptly and efficiently. As old time residents, we’ve been around the track and know the area. • Castleton Twp. Citizens • TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS ...will be held at the Fire Station in Nashville until the new Township Hall is completed. Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. • NOTICE • The hunting rights, on the Marion Corey Farm, have again been leased by private individuals. No hunting without permis­ sion. For inquiries, call 663-2018. The Marion Corey Family The Buck Stops Here Being a hometown, independent bank means that we are not dependent upon outsiders for answers but that all decisions are made right here at home. This means better service for our customers. Eaton Federal Bank FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... A glimpse of this week in Nashville’s history by Susan Hinckley Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville history during the late 1800s andpast the turn ofthe century. Source ofthe material is the weekly ‘ ‘Nashville Ancient History ’ ’ column published in The Nashville News more than 60 years ago. — C.E. Goodwin, C.L. Glasgow and Emmett Everts put on the nimrodic toga Wednesday and went hunting. They succeeded in kicking up a great commotion among the squirrels, chipmunks, woodpeckers, gophers, etc., and after the excitement had subsided and quiet was restored, the game held a con­ vention and pronounced the boys harmless. — Mrs. A.L. Rasey is in Jackson, taking lessons in crayon portraiture. — M.H. Palmer has been employed as janitor of the school house in the place of Tom Niles. — A deer killed by W. E. Buel while on his northern hunt was taken to Lewis & Downing’s market and all who chose to eat venison for their Sunday morning breakfast did so at Mr. Buel’s expense. Items taken from The News of Saturday, Nov. 8, 1884: — Com husking in this vicinity is about finished. — Election was held in Glasgow’s agricultural ware room. — Nearly all the boys and young men in Nashville turn­ ed out Tuesday night and fair­ ly made the town ring with the shouts for their favorite can­ didates. They made so much noise that it was almost im­ possible to sleep in the business part of the village. — The result ofthe election in Barry County surprises everybody — Fusionists as Items taken from The News well as Republicans. The Fuof Saturday, Nov. 12, 1887: sionists have elected their en­ — E.H. VanNocker has his tire county ticket, with the ex­ photo gallery, opposite ception of prosecuting at­ Truman’s store, completed, torney and possibly treasurer. and will be ready for business They have a majority of about next Monday. 260 on their state ticket, and — F.C. Boise’s house, in from a small majority up to the rear of his store, and into 285 on the county, about 275 which Lewis Clark is moving, on the electoral. The elections caught fire Wednesday morn­ passed off quietly in the ing from a stove pipe running village, but with a full vote. through the ceiling, and had The total number of ballots got a fine start when cast was 616, divided as discovered. follows: straight Republican — Elder Holler has return­ 272, Democratic 160, Green­ ed from Alpena County, hav­ back 16, Prohibition 17. ing organized the first Advent — The number of speeches Christian Church in that made here this campaign was county. nine, four of which were — Dr. Young has a new Republican, three Anti­ bam in the course of erection. Monoploy, one Democrat and — William A. Aylsworth one Prohibitionist. Clement of Big Rapids, senior member Smith closed the campaign for of the rustling firm of the Republicans Monday Aylsworth & Co., of this night, with a speech at place, was in the village Glasgow’s agricultural Wednesday and Thursday. rooms. D.F. Barnes of Col­ dwater performed the same Items taken from The News service for the Prohibitionists of Friday, Nov. 14, 1890: at the opera house. — One ofthe most pleasant social events of the season oc­ Items take from The News curred at the home of Mr. and of Saturday, Nov. 14, 1885: Mrs. L.S. Putnam Tuesday — The old school house is evening when Lloyd C. undergoing dissolution at the Feighner, publisher of the hands of Smith & Brooks, Woodland News, and Miss who will utilize the material Bertha J. Putnam, one of secured in the erection of a Nashville’s most beautiful storehouse. young ladies, were joined for life in the holy bonds of matrimony. — W.A. Smith left for Ohio with a car load of apples Monday. — James Fleming is at Chicago this week purchasing holiday goods. — The sportsmen of the village enjoyed themselves hugely at a turkey raffle at Levi Smith’s Thursday. — The framework on the new dry kiln for the Bell Fur­ niture and Novelty Co. is be­ ing built this month. — Cord Badcock is handl­ ing the butcher’s cleaver behind the meat counter of B.B. Downing & Co.’s meat market. — F.T. Boise left for Lin­ coln, Neb., Wednesday to look after his stock ranch. He expects to be absent about four weeks. — Jerry VanNocker has resigned his position as mar­ shal and street commissioner and W.G. Brooks has been appointed in his place. — Sid Kocher has traded his property on the comer of Main and Sherman streets to R. Kuhlman for an 80-acre farm near Inland, Benzie County. He moved his goods Wednesday and left the following day for his new home. He has also sold his house and lot on Sherman Street near Brooks’ evaporator to Buel & White. Items taken from The News of Friday, Nov. 13, 1891: — The Bell Furniture and Novely Co. have commenced work on another lot of their ironing tables. — A.C. Buxton has his two new 40-hourse power engines in the course of construction, and is building several lathes for the Lentz Table Co. — William Liebhausr has his house on the comer of Reed and Phillips streets nearly completed. — M.B. Brooks expects to close his evaporator works for the season in the next 10 days. He has done a larger business this year than ever before. — Francis Showalter is building a new house on his farm on the county y, line, about three miles south of the village. ine snow rrooms tor agricultural equipment at Nashville's Glasgow Hardware store (center in this late 1920s photo) served as the local polling placeBn eC presidential election. The results of the race "surprised everyone e n arry oun\ °cc°r°ing '°The Nf^s- Democrat Grover Cleveland emerged the victor in what scholars call one of the dirtiest politicall campaigns in the history of the U.S. An oil field under development at Assyria was of interest to Nashville readers in 1899. More than 2,000 acres was leased by Marshal capitalists, and an 80-foot derrick had been erected to drill to the depth of 3,500 feet. This circa-1910 photo shows the general store, school and church at Assyria Center. — George Demond brought a sugar beet to this of­ fice the other day that measured three feet and weighed 1314 lbs. — The Lentz Table Co. are getting their machinery in and set as rapidly as possible and hope to be running inside of two weeks. — Dr. Weaver accidentally upset a lamp in his office Wednesday evening. The oil ran out over the carpet and caught fire and for a few moments there was a great ex­ citement. The doctor finally succceeded in getting the in­ terior of the office kicked into the street and the flames were subdued. — Ed VanAucker was out spearing last Sunday evening and made what was undoubtedly the largest catch of the season. He got 22 pickerel, not one of which weighed under two pounds, pounds besides a large number of other fish, about 250 pounds in all. — The Michigan Central railroad did probably the largest volume of business from this station in its history last month. The freight receipts were 1,300,000 pounds, and the shipments were 1,500,000, the total be­ ing 2,800,000 pounds, the tariff on which was $2,300. The ticket sales were not correspondingly large, but footed up $750. Agent McCall also handled 300 Western Union messages. Items take from The News of Friday, Nov. 10, 1899: — Levi S. Smith has quit the meat market business, having closed his doors Wednesday morning. — Out of50 applicants who took the recent teachers’ examination at Hastings, ten were successful. Mrs. H. C. Glasner and Herman Maurer of this place received secondgrade certificates. — John S. Greene of Churubsco, Ind., has opened a merchant tailoring establish­ ment in the rooms recently vacated by Dr. R.P. Comfort in tthe Goucher building, upstairs, and respectfully solicits the patronage of the public. — C.J. Whitney has pur­ chased E.H. . . VanNocker’s photograph gallery and lot on Main Street. Mr. Whitney is an artist in his line of work and he should receive a liberal amount of patronage. — J.M. VanNocker has purchased of W. S. Powers and A.J. Reynolds, all of the sales territory west of the Mississippi River on their three patents, covering acetyline gas machines, hose nozzles and srayers, the latter being such as are now in use by the village fire department. The consideration for the ter­ ritory sold was $6,000. — Marshall capitalists are beginning work in earnest in the oil fields of Assyria. A derrick eight feet high has been erected on the farm of Thomas Blank, and the ap­ paratus for boring to the depth of from 3,000 to 3,500 feet is on the grounds. The company has secured a two-year lease on over a thousand acres of land in that vicinity, agreeing to pay the property owners one-eighth of the proceeds. Items taken from The News of Friday, Nov. 7, 1902: — Among the names ap­ pearing in the list ofthose tak­ ing out deer licenses were L. Andrews, Henry Roe, Joseph Baker, V.D. Andrews and C.J. Scheidt from Nashville. — A temporary bridge has been put over Mud Creek,, toward Morgan. It will be appreciated by the public very much. Items taken from The News of Thursday, Nov. 16, 1905: — The Fun Club will have a party at the opera house tonight. — Miss Maggie Messimer, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. J.B. Messimer of Detroit, former­ ly ofNashville, is very ill with congestion of the brain. — Mike Felice was at Lansing Monday buying more show cases for his fruit and candy story. — The Nashville Cooperage Co. is turning out a large order of barrrels for Grand Rapids parties. — John Ackett has his marking into his own building, the change being made Saturday morning. — Word comes from John Scarvell that he has a fine position at Dollar Bay, likes his work and is in love with the country. — Townsend Bros.’ and J. B. Marshall’s elevators are busy places these days, each establishment having a large force of bean pickers working. — Attorney A.E. Kidder, who has been laid up several months with a broken leg, received while jumping from a Michigan Central train, was out Tuesday for the first time since his accident. — Last Saturday night, P.H. Brumm closed his rela­ tions with the grocery store of C. L. Glasgow, where he has clerked since last March. Mr. Brumm has served the public from the same store for a number of years and believes he will enjoy a change of business. We understand he has accepted a position on the road and will travel in this state. Mr. Glasgow, who has owned the stock since last spr­ ing, now assumes the entire management and has retained Mr. Lou Slout as head clerk. — P.H. Brumm has gone on the road for a jewelry con­ cern which is located in Detroit. — Glenn H. Young was at Toledo this week on business. — R. Mayo and son Ed­ ward were at Convis the first of the week on a hunting trip. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 5 Nashville considering water system expansion by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Extension of municipal water service to 23 existing homes and 24 proposed apart­ ment units on the east side of Nashville is being considered by the Village Council. In a special meeting last Monday with engineer Paul T. Spelman of Grand Rapids, council agreed to consider borrowing about $100,000 to add to an available $255,000 state grant to impove the municipal water system. The funds also would provide for a new water well on the east side of town and install sanitary sewer service to the planned apartment complex on Reed Street. A public hearing has been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, preceding the regular council meeting. In a plan presented by Spelman, taxpayers will not be asked to foot the cost ofthe $100,000 village share of the project. A “flush” sewer operation and maintenance fund would be tapped for the bond payments on a proposed 15-year loan. “Our sewer account is real­ ly too wealthy,” said Village President Ray Hinckley. Under the current system, users pay $9.05 per month for sewer operation and maintenance in addition to a charge based on water use. They also pay 50 cents per month to a capital water im­ provement fund. In the proposed shift, $1.50 per month would be moved from the sewer operation and maintenance fund to the capital water improvement fund. The customer would see no increase in the total pay­ ment due. Spelman, a retiree who has offered his services free of charge to the village, Monday provided council with detailed plans of proposed im­ provements and estimated costs. He also is involved in the paperwork needed to secure a $255,000 “Rebuild Michigan” grant for the village’s water improvement project. Nashville recently received word that it is one of 145 com­ munities selected from 1,100 applicants in the first cut for the grant. Spelman’s plans calls for extending water service on Reed Street from Homer Street to Curtis Road; on Cur- Tara Haas, Jeffrey Hock, Tabatha Jacobs, Carmen Keesling, Lisa Linsley, Wen­ dy Martens, Joshua Miller, Jeffrey Million, La Nae No­ ble, Erin Perkins, Jennifer Pierce, Lisa Pufpaff, Larry Roush, Jamie Rugg, Shannon Rugg, Kellie Starkweather, Amy Thornton, Matthew -tajMi A roller skating party has been set for Thursday, November 12, at Rolla Rama in Hastings for all Nashville Girl Scouts and their family members. Cost ofthe 7-9 p.m. event is $2.50 per person, plus a cann­ ed good or non-perishable item for the Community Christmas Baskets program. For additional details, call Janet Adams, 852-0733. -a K ilUaMut = ileiisits: ■ttoniil tta -laSmB t Fl ha Mm fit iiviifcpKOjftt si- bL id id id s» ia fct®«’■ cjijwalte iiiap‘^! tesftete1’ |i» sc^i®11*’ ia ddii^1* McDonald, Michelle McDonald, Jennifer Michiels, Jenny Miller, Tim Moon, Ed­ ward Muller, John Nemeth, Brandi Noble, Theresa Olmstead, Daniel Olney. Tracey Parish, Donald Perry, Patrick Priesman, William Ritter, Rebecca Robertson, Sarah Rugg, Vickie Rugg, John Sajtar, Amber Schumaker, William Sueme, Briana Timmons, David VanHoose, Charity VanSickle, Nyle VanSickle, Heather Vroman. Robert Watson, Garett Whitcomb, Stacy Winch, Greg Winnie, Jeremiah Zang. Bowens to remary at SOth anniversary The children and grandchildren request the pre­ sence of friends and family at the remarriage of their parents and grandparents, Al and Bea Bowen, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Nashville Baptist Church, 312 Phillips St., Nashville. A reception immediately will follow at the V.F.W. Hall, 304 South State St., Nashville, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Bowens have been married for 50 years. Maple Grove Birthday Club The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. A potluck dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Jean Welker will bring the birthday cake. The Store that Service Built • • • • Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available VERMONTVILLE - LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) ON 5 ACRES ON M-66 SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - 1 story home, 2 Gibson rE KDEEEEZ7.EEDK Lock & key Defrost Hose adapter Power cord retainer irFH_W_i 10 Year Compressor Warranty #FH05M5DS "See printed warranty tor details including exceptions. q^ichnrds ^ “ &ppllance Service 7601 Grand Ledge Hwy., Sunfield (517) 566-8831 Showroom: 628 West Lawrence, Charlotte "S VERMONTVILLE - MOBILE HOME ON LARGE LOT - 1984 Fairmont 14x70 mobile home on 214 lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigera­ tor are included, nice deck, small barn & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) Prices include: • Delivery • Hookup • Our Radio Dispatched Service Dept. APPLIANCE PARTS FOR ALL BRANDS Mon. & Fri. 8:30a.m. - 8 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. • 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 543-3559/543-8332 5 acres is wooded. 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, stone fireplace in LR, rec. room in basement, vaulted ceilings in master BR & great room, Andersen windows, oak cabinets, much more!! Call Homer Now! (CH-172) 726-0223 ..... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 ..... 852-2012 ..... 726-0122 ..... 852-1543 Eves. NOW $57,500! PRICE REDUCED Seller will look at all offers! Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) “TURN OF THE CENTURY!HOME ■ STATE ST. • NASHVJ^ Wely decorated, Is* floor Igx Z^ T^^drage on corn close ossession at Psee to appreciate! Call Homer. ON 10 ACRES - BUILT IN 1989 REALTOR® JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... (N-153) K-JI Only WAS $299 MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 bedrooms, 40x60 pole barn, Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) Gi bson 5 cu. ft. Commercially Rated Te family The amy oof Cateen Cathleen DenseCar Denise Carl wou would likeeto to tan thank -zz the community, friends and relatives who have shown (ft overwhelming expressions of sympathy. Thank you to the police department, Lansing Mercy Ambulance, the emergency staff at Pennock Hospital as well as Dr. Brown. Also, thank you to Rick Geunther for your guidance throughout this difficult time. A big thanks to Pastor Alan Sellman for being there in our time of need, as well as the ladies and gentlemen of kA Zion Lutheran Church who served the lovely luncheon. Thank you to Clifford Ran­ dall for your comforting ser­ vice at the cemetery. A special thank you to our dear friends, Don and Loretta Pixley and family for your out-pouring of love and support. God Bless you all, Jim, Nancy, Debra & Bob MAPLEVALLEY Real Estate Girl Scouts plan roller skating party Nov. 12 — * Thornton, Chadwick Treat, Joshua Van Dyke, MichaelLyn, Christopher VanHoose, Colette Whited, Holly Willey, Rebecca Wing. High Honors Kori Albrecht, Wilbur Bagent, Michelle Bartzen, Curt Boehmer, Travis Brininstool, Garry Burkett, Barbara Byers, Mark Byers, Chad Campbell, Bethany Clark, Jason Clark, Marcey Cornwell. Daryl Dorsey, Randy Dunn, Jamie Etson, Angela Eveland, Lindsay Gardner, Maria Gibson, Tameron Govier, Christine Graham, Nicole Gross, Erin Harrison, Jessica Herr, Angela Hollenbeck, Christine Junge. Amy Kremheller, Michael Thomapple River and to each other. Suggested sites for the new well have been discussed, but no final decision on location has been made. James Lakin, a Portland developer, plans to build a 24-unit senior citizen apart­ ment building on the south side of Reed Street, just east of Carl’s Super Market. Local officials gave approval to the project last year. Card of Thanks Bellevue High School ‘honor roll’ set Highest Honors - Cheryl Augustine, Shannon Austin, Sarah Baker, Roman Bloch, Travis Burgess, Becky Byers, Dustin Carpenter, Christine Clark, Joan Cripe, Michelle Dando, Amy DeLong, Melissa Dupree, David Curval, Steven Edwards, Jennifer Frayer, Christina Guenther. tis from Reed To Sherman Street; on Sherman, from Curtis to Lentz Street; on Homer Street, from Reed to Gregg Street; and on Gregg, east and west of Perrine. Plans are to acquire land on the east side of the village to drill a new municipal well and a for the two present wells downtown. Officials see the present wells as potentially vulnerable to contamination due to their proximity to the FARM - 60 ACRES SOUTH OF NASHVILLE - This is one you need to call for an appoint­ ment to see inside! 7 room home (2 or 3 bedrooms) — wood floors. Property includes ponds, woods & 2 barns (lots of room for storage & livestock). Call Jeri. (F-156) We offer you “local” salespeople who “live in" & “know” the MAPLE VALLEY AREA — people who “care" and are “experienced” to do the “job" for you - whether you are “BUYING” or “SELLING” your home, farm, business or resort property!! BUILT IN 1987 - ON 3 ACRES • LOG HOME ■ ON M-66 - 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) VACANT LAND 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE Perked for building site (cor­ ner parcel), 4 miles NW of Charlotte. Call Homer. (VL-160) EAST OF DOWLING - PARCELS JUST LISTED: 3 -(6 acre) parcels on blacktop road — 27 acres w/ woods & 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-175) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 Page 6 Second annual Village Craft Show set in Nashville Nov. 21 Nashville’s Kellogg school gymnasium is expected to be a lively place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, with the second annual Village Craft Show. The event drew a large crowd of shoppers last year, said Joan Tutt, chairwoman of this year’s event. ‘‘We heard a lot of positive comments,” said Tutt. She said many of the crafters did well in selling their wares at the 1991 show. This year she has a numerous vendors already lin­ ed up, and only a couple Miriam Horn has made stuffed "country critters" and Amish dolls for the show. The bunny at left hides an upright vaccum cleaner. spaces left to rent. Crafters are expected from Nashville, Vermontville, Bellevue, Hastings, Delton and Grand Rapids. ‘‘We have a nice variety of things,” said Tutt, pointing out that there will not be a lot duplication of items. She and daughter Jennifer Harkema of Grand Rapids, who form “County Cut-Ups and Clay,” will offer picket post poles, fence post Santas and Uncle Sams, other wooden keepsakes and ceramic Victorian cherubs and Santas. Miriam Hom and Norma Shank have country rabbits, bears, Amish dolls, quilts and baskets. Bobbie Weller has water­ color pictures, Christmas bells and other items. Lisa Sterkenburg and Car­ rie Mason, who operate as “A Basket Case,” will offer a variety ofhandwoven baskets. Terri Jager has knitted items, dolls and ornaments. Robin Angell has Southwestern items. Kris Wyble offers wooden items, in­ cluding wooden eggs, plus sweatshirts. Winnie Haines has rag rugs, Christmas tablecloths, air freshner bunnies, Christmas tree skirts, etc. Lynn Cipcic and Karen Coplin will sell glass cookie jars with wooden lids, fireside logs, button pins, etc. Faye Salyer and Rosalie Murphy have sweatshirts, knitted sweaters, hats and scarves. Millie Carrigan has a varie­ ty of country items. Claire A tableful of country accessories by Jennifer Harkema exhibts a variety of attractive items that will be available at the sale. Hoffman will sell crocheted lace doilies, etc. Linda Friddle of “Linda’s Country Woodworks, “ offers assorted unfinished shelves, deacon’s benches, doll fur­ niture, ornaments and other items. Also offering woodenware, including shelves, cupboards and scones, is Larry Corkwell of “Wooden Heart.” Cheryl and Kerron Gilbert have sweatshirts and hair bar­ rettes. Ladies ofthe Assembly of God church will offer a variety of craft items. During the show, Barry County Christian School students will serve lunch and desserts as a fund-raiser. Maple Valley High School cheerleaders also will stage a bake sale to raise money for their trip to national competi­ tion at Kansas City, Mo., in December. The annual show initally was organized by a group of ladies from Nashville Baptist Church and has grown in scope. More details on space rental or other information about the show may be obtained by call­ ing Tutt at (517) 852-1744. Barry County COA lunch menu, events Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day — all sites closed and no home delivered meals. Thursday, Nov. 12 Chicken stuff’ems, parsley potato, I tai. zucchini and squash, pineapple. Friday, Nov. 13 Goulash, stir fry blend, com, bread, applesauce. Monday, Nov. 14 Pork chopette, squash, European blend, pears. Tuesday, Nov. 15 Chicken cordon bleu, red potato, asparagus, bread, pudding. Events Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day, all sites closed. Thursday, Nov. 12 Hastings, Dan Furrow on piano, cards, exercises; Nashville, Donna Nichols from Mental Health, bingo. Friday, Nov. 13 - Hastings, cards, reading, exercises, bingo; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Elaine McFarlane from Health Department. Monday, Nov. 16 Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing; Woodland, Kathy Walters, from 4-H. Tuesday, Nov. 17 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. Santa and Uncle Sam are among the characters Joan Tutt produces from fenceposts. Along the wall are some of her picket post pals. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $249/couple. Limited tickets. 407-331-7818, ext.495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore* closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 Country Living-Quiet Setting | 8678 Bivens Rd., Nashville - ‘129,900. 2 story, 3 BR home, 2 baths, den w/fireplace, large country kitchen. Situated on 35 acres. Maple Valley Schools. Full walkout basement wrap around porch, paved road. Home warranty. GB250M COLDUIQU. BANigSRQ The Home Sebera.1 UNITED CHARLOTTE ASSOC. INC REALTORS® 313 Lansing Si, Charlotte .1’543-5483 or 372-5555 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 7 Hope for the Lonely’ film to be shown in Nashville Nov. 14 Obituaries Margret Elizabeth Cook DELTON - Margret Elizabeth Cook, 71 of Cordes Road, Delton, passed away Friday, November 6, 1992 at her residence. Mrs. Cook was born on September?, 1921 in Nashvil­ le Michigan, the daughter of Fred K. and Dora I. (Downing) Nelson. She graduated in 1938 from Lansing High School. She was Valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Cook was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing as a secretary from 1938 to 1942. She was married to Marshall H. Cook on November 7,1942. He passed away April 7,1992. She moved to Hastings in 1944 from Tacoma Washington. Mrs. Cook was a member of Hastings First United Method­ ist Church, United Methodist Women District Secretary, former Sunday School Teach- er, choir member, served on the church’s Sesquicentennial Committee, and a Martha Circle Member. She was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital (Guilds #17 and 22), a volunteer for the Department ofSocial Services. She was active at Hastings Schools in PTA. She served on the building committee for Hastings new high school in 1970. She served on the Hast­ ings Centennial Committee. She served as chairman for re­ election committee for Gover­ nor Milliken. She was a member ofthe Hastings Coun­ try Club, the Wall Lake Yacht Club, the Yeckley Saddle Club, active member for Barry County 4-H, 4-H swimming instructor. She served in the 1970 Census Drive. Mrs. Cook is survived by one son Douglas N. and wife Pam Cook of Alto, three Susan Frazier HASTINGS Susan Frazier, 70, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, Octob­ er 31, 1992 at Pennock Hospi­ tal, following a short illness. Mrs. Frazier was bom on April 25, 1922 in Martin, Kentucky to Gobel and Anna (Bradley) Wireman. She came to the Marshall area as a youth, she then moved to Battle Creek in 1941. In 1951 she moved to Barry County. While living in Marshall, she had been employed at Win Schulers Restaurant and also at the bakery. In Hastings she worked as a nurses aide at the Thomapple Manor and then at the old Provincial House Nursing Home. She had also worked for the Norton Security Service for 10 years. On July 21,1941, she married Harold R. Frazier in Battle Creek. She is survived by her husband, Harold R.; daughters, Crystal Marie Croff OLIVET - Crystal Marie Graveside services were Croff, infant daughter ofBrian held Wednesday, November 4 Croff and Julie Badura of at Woodlawn Cemetery, Olivet and formerly of Vermontville with Chaplain Vermontville, passed away Richard Genther officiating. Monday, November 2,1992 at Burial was at Babyland in Oaklawn Hospital, Marshall. Woodlawn Cemetery, Surviving besides her Vermontville. parents are sisters, Heather Arrangements were made Nelson and Rachel Croff; also by Maple Valley Chapelsurviving are grandparents; Genther Funeral Home. uncles, aunts and cousins. r#TOT#vrrrtrrrTrrrrrrtrrroTT«Trtrrrrrrr CONGRATULATIONS = — FORY BABCOCK — We, the employess of Nashville Quick Mart • wish to Congratulate a long time Nashville ; resident, Fory Babcock for becoming Walters- •J S Dimmick Petroleum Co. Company Employee of the year as well as our own Store Employee of the Year!!! well done Fory!!! Signed, Your Friends and Co-workers 9JLAJLAJLftJL2JLSJLAJL2JL2JLAXlJL2JL2JLflJLAJLflJULaJUUL2X2J NASHVILLE FAMILY 1IROPRACTIC CENTER daughters: Karen M. Jones of Berrien Springs, Michigan, Mrs. Larry (Barbara) Case, and Mrs. Hal (Julie) Gray both of Hastings, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers: Keith Nelson of Lansing and Jack Nelson of South Bend Indiana. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Martha J. Cook Lamar on November 2, 1988. Funeral services were held Monday, November 9,1992 at Hastings First United Method­ ist Church with Reverend Phil­ ip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. 7rEWVAfiENT-SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... I । MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER I 852-2070 $QUEJ.UU Expires 11/17/92 _ • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • she seeks out her answers. Billy Graham will follow the vignette with a chal­ lenging message. The film is part of four weekly series at the church. A freewill offering will be collected to help defray the cost of the films. Nursery care will be pro­ vided at the church, lo­ cated at the corner of M-79 and Barryville Road, 3 1/2 miles west of Nashville. Everyone is welcome. For more information call the Parish office at (517) 852­ 1993. PROVIDING for NOMINATION BY PETITION and NON-PARTISAN ELECTION Literary Club meetng changed The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club meeting day for November has been changed to Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The place is the Putnam Public Library. Dorothy Carpenter will pre­ sent a program featuring “Unknown American Authors.” Plans will be discussed for the annual Christmas bake sale, to be held on Dec. 5 at Hastings City Bank in Nashville. A bazaar and bake sale will be held by the ladies of the Vermontville United Methodist Church at the local hardware store. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur­ day, Nov. 14. Pat, Jill, Linda and Dr. Consumers Power seeks information on outage cause ness causes people to feel as though the world is crumbling around them. There is a certain empti­ ness which we all experi­ ence from time to time," according to a spokesper­ son. Billy Graham says, "Loneliness is a thirst of the spirit." The true-to-life film story is based on the life of a woman who is desperately trying to find the answers to life. Viewers will see the struggles and difficulties she faces, from childhood to becoming an adult, as Consumers Power Com­ pany is offering a reward for information leading to the ar­ rest and arraignment of per­ sons involved in an incident Sunday, Nov. 1, which inter­ rupted electric service to 2,400 customers in the Gun Lake area. At approximately 5 a.m., vandals entered the secured Gun Lake substation and deposited scrap metal from a nearby construction site into the substation, causing a lockout and loss of electric Loretta Grim of Battle Creek service to 2,400 surrounding and Linda MacLeod of Hast­ customers. Utility crews com­ ings; sons, Douglas Frazier of pleted restoration activity at Virginia Beach, Virginia, approximately 12:30 p.m. Wayne Frazier ofHastings and Anyone who has informa­ Donald Wireman of Jackson; tion about this incident is en­ nine grandchildren and five couraged to contact Deputy great-grandchildren; brother, Rowse at the Barry County Curtis Wireman of Jackson; Sheriffs department or their sisters, Goldie Wireman and local Consumers Power Com­ Lula Belle O’Connell both of pany office. Jackson. VERMONTVILLE HARDWARE = The Gun*Lake substation is Funeral services were held 131 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE, Ml located on Wildwood Road, HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 6:00 Tuesday, November 3 at Craig just south of Gun Lake. Saturday 8:30-5:00 /*7JE0O^" 1f 11 2O. 11 CSHi K. Kempf Funeral Home with OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00*3:00 Reverend Russell Sarver of Grace Brethren Church, Hast­ ings officiating. Burial followed in Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions (General law village) may be made to the Susan Frazier Memorial Fund for the village of Nashville — County of Barry Intensive Care Unit of A regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, Michigan, was held in the Village Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Hall in said Village on Thursday, 8th day of October, A.D. 1992, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Eastern Standard Time. Present: Raymond Hinckley, Ted Spoelstra, Sue VanDerske, Jeffrey Beebe, Richard Chaffee, and Carol Dwyer. Assistance with memorials is Absent: Richard Tobias. available at the funeral home. WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, Michigan deems it advisable to provide for Bazaar, bake sale planned • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries "Hope for the Lonely" is the title of Billy Graham's World Wide Pictures film to be shown at 7 p.m. Sat­ urday, Nov. 14 at Peace United Methodist Church in Nashville. "The film addresses the pain that many people feel on a regular basis. Loneli- Dessa Handel to celebrate 97th Desse Handel (Hecker) will celebrate her 97th birthday on Nov. 17th. Remember her by a card or a visit with her at Kountry Komfort, 2190 W. State Road, Hastings. nomination of elective officers by petition primary election, where necessary and to provide the procedure therefore. AND WHEREAS, the proposed Charter Amendment Contemplated is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution. NOW THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that this proposed Charter Amendment be published in the Maple Valley News and shall remain on the table until not less than a period of thirty (30) days. Moved By: Richard Chaffee. Supported By: Jeffrey Beebe. Ayes: Raymond Hinckley, Ted Spoelstra, Sue VanDerske, Jeffrey Beebe and Richard Chaffee. Nays: Carol Dwyer. RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. ROSE HEATON, VILLAGE CLERK I hereby certify that the attached constitutes a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, Michigan at a regular meeting held on October 8,1992. PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR NOMINATION ELECTIVE OFFICERS BY PETITION PRIMARY ELECTIONS WHERE NECESSARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE. ARTICLE 1. Election procedure. The general election laws of the state of Michigan shall apply to and control, as near as may be, all procedures relating to registration for and the conduct of Village elections, except as such general laws relate to political parties or partisan procedure, or require more than one (1) publication of notice, and except as otherwise by this charter amendment. ARTICLE 2. Primary Election. A nonpartisan Village primary election shall be held annually on the third Monday in February. If upon the expiration of the time for filling nomination petitions for the officers of the Village with respect to which elections are to be held at the next regular Village election, it appears that petitions have been filed for no more than twice the number of candidates for each such office, then no primary election shall be held and the clerk shall publish notice of such fact. It is the intent of this section that if a primary is required for any office, it shall be held for all offices which are to be filled at the next regular Village election. The candidates for nomination for each Village Office to be filled at the next Village election, in number equal to twice the number of persons to be elected to such Village office, receiving the highest number of votes at any such Village primary election shall be declared the nominees for election to the respective offices for which they are candidates for election; and their names, and the names of persons filing petitions, or in whose behalf petitions have been filed, In cases where no Primary election was held, shall be certified to the board of election Commissioners to be placed on the ballot for the next subsequent regular Village election. No sticker candidate or write in candidate shall be nominated for election to any office unless he shall receive twenty-five (25) votes nominating him for such office. ARTICLE 3. Regular Village Election. A non-partisan regular Village election shall be held on the second Monday in March in each year. ARTICLE 4. Nomination Petitions. Persons desiring to qualify as candidates for any elective office under this charter shall file a petition therefor with the Clerk signed by not less than twenty-five (25) nor more than fifty (50) registered electors of the Village not later than 12:00 Noon on the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the regular Village primary election. Official blank petitions in substantially the same form as required by State Law for State and County officers, except for references to party, shall be prepared and furnished by the Clerk. Before the Clerk shall furnish any nomination petitions to any person, he shall enter thereon in ink the name of the person desiring to become a candidate for office in the Village, or the person in whose behalf the petition is to be circulated, and the name of the office for which he is a candidate. Nomination petitions for the purpose of filling a vacancy shall so state in connection with the name of the office for which the petition is to be circulated. The Clerk shall publish notice of the last day and time for filing nomination petitions at least one (1) week before, and not more than three (3) weeks before that date. No person shall sign his name to a greater number of petitions for any one office than there will be persons elected to said office. Where any name appears on more petitions than there are candidates to be elected to said office, such name shall not be counted upon any petition for that office. ARTICLE 5. Approval of Petitions. The Clerk shall accept for filling only nomination petitions on official blanks, furnished by him, containing the required number of signatures for candidates having those qualifications required for elective Village officers by this charter. When petitions are filed by persons other than the person whose name appears thereon as a candidate, they may be accepted for filing only when accompanied by the written consent of the person in whose behalf the petition or petitions were circulated. The Clerk shall, within five (5) days after the final day and hour for receiving nomination petitions, determine the sufficiency of the signatures on each petition filed, and if he finds any petition does not contain the required number of legal signatures of registered electors, he shall immediately notify the candidate in writing of the insufficiency of his petition. Each petition which is found by the Clerk to contain the required number of signatures of registered electors shall be marked “In Order," with the date thereof, and he shall so notify the candidate whose name appears thereon, in writing. ARTICLE 6. Public Inspection of Petitions. All nomination petitions shall be open to public inspection In the office of the Clerk beginning five (5) days after the final filing date for such petitions. ARTICLE 7. Form of Ballots. The form of the ballot used in any Village election shall conform as nearly as may be to that prescribed by the general laws of the State for non-partisan elections. The names of candidates for nomination or of qualified nominees, as the case may be, for each office shall be listed in a single column and shall be rotated on the ballots. In all other respects the printing and numbering of ballots shall conform to the general laws of the State, relating to elections. ARTICLE 8. Repeal of Conflicting Charter Provisions. All provisions of Act No. 3 Public Acts of 1895 (General Village Charter Act) in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 8 Michigan crop management conference set in Lansing, Dec. 1-2 20. Participating in the con­ ference will earn a person up to six pesticide application recertification credits. The conference represents a major change in the fall pro­ grams previously offered by MSU and MABA, which had areas of duplication, says Jim The program will have ses­ sions for cash crop producers Tuesday afternoon and for fruit and vegetable producers and agribusiness managers Wednesday morning. The general session, which begins at 8:45 Tuesday, will focus primarily on en­ vironmental topics. Among the speakers will be Don Johnson of the Arcadian Cor­ poration, and Fred Poston, dean of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Registration for both days is $45. For Tuesday only, the cost is $30, and for Wednes­ day only, the cost is $20. The registration deadline is Nov. A two-day, comprehensive agriculture education program is being offered Dec. 1-2 in Lansing for crop producers, agribusiness people and farm business advisers. The Michigan Crop Management Conference is sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service and the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA). The program replaces MSU Extension’s annual MSU agronomy update and the MABA’s fall conference. The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn South Conference Center, 6820 South Cedar St., Lansing. Kells, MSU Extension agronmist. Kells says the conference is the result of discussion and planning between MSU Ex­ tension and MABA representatives. “We hope this will be a long-running program that State FFA officer visits Maple Valley Tuesday, Nov. 3, was a special day for many Agris­ cience students at Maple Valley High School. The election was not stirr­ ing up excitement. Holli Bowman, state treasurer of the Michigan Association of FFA visited with all of the agriscience students in Mr. Worth’s classes. Holli is from Caledonia and now attends Michigan State University, majoring in food systems management. Many topics and activities took place. Each class period got a little different taste of what FFA can be and its importance. Holli told stories of family members in FFA, how she has been in FFA for over six years, who motivated her while she was in FFA and all of the famous people she had the opportunity to meet while on trips. One of the goals of all 14 state FFA officers is to visit every chapter in* the state. Bowman stated that “one of the greatest things about being a state officer is getting the NOTICE Deadline for filing nominating peti­ tions for three 2-year terms for Nash­ ville Village Council Trustee will be... Tuesday, Nov. 24,1992 at 4:00 p.m. Petitions must be filed with the Nashville Village Clerk’s office. Nom­ inating petitions are available at the Village Clerk’s office M-F 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rose Heaton Nashville Village Clerk opportunity to go to chapters and meet all of you (agris­ cience students).” Michelle Gidner said, “She showed us that we should set our goals and work hard to achieve them, because if we don’t at least try we will get nowhere.” Hunters breakfast planned for Sunday A “Hunter’s Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Welcome Cor­ ners United Methodist Church. Included on the menu will be eggs, pancakes, ham sausage, juice, coffee, cin­ namon rolls and doughnuts. The event, sponsored by the Welcome Corners Youth Fellowship, also is open to non-hunters. A free-will offering will be taken. Community Notices 2ND ANNUAL SUNFIELD Christmas art and craft fair, Nov. 14, 10-5. (Old) United Brethren Church, Sunfield. Even better than last year! YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 For Rent HOUSE FOR RENT 2-bedroom, garage, no pets. $400 per month. Eagle Point Lake Odes­ sa. 374-7590. USTERItf Lis terine NEW OTC! OR COOL MINT LISTERINE 32 OZ. Tavist-D OR TAVIST-1 8’s YOUR CHOICE... 444 «4BadSn4 Bargain of the Week! Neutrogena’ Hand Cream Bausch & Lomb and CreamNeutrogena Sensitive Eyes NORWEGIAN FORMULA HAND CREAM 2 OZ*288 CLEANSING SOAP 15 OZ........................... *188 ACNE BAR 15 OZ........................................... *1.88 SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 8 OZZ .......... •188 rr.’Oct SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER 4.4 OZ‘188 T.-GEL SHAMPOO 4.5 OZ .............. *188 SALINE 12 OZ....................... SALINE SPRA Y 12 OZ....... DAIL Y CLEANER 1 OZ....... ENZYMATIC CLEANER 16'S NEWI BASIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM SALE PRICE................................ .*48.88 LESS MFG. CONSUMER CASH REBATE OFFER *25.00 4 OZ. 588 YOUR COST AFTER REBATE ORIGINAL OR SENSITIVE SKIN FORMULAS $ZOOQi OQOQ EXTRA STRENGTH B-D MICROFINE IV INSULIN SYRINGE 100's 1CC, 1I2CC, OR 3/10CC ...................... ‘76.99 ULTRA FINE INSULIN SYRINGE 100’s 1CC, 1I2CC, OR3HOCC ................................... ‘77.99 •2.00 MFG. CONSUMER CASH REBATE OFFER s1.44 Vicks Formula 44 Tylenol Tylenol —. . 1 Tyienoi EXTRA STRENGTH GELCAPS 100's EXTRA STRENGTH Gelcops KXJDCfXVMOCMCUOl 659 4 OZ. SALE PRICE............... 59 -'2.00 Chloraseptic LIQUID SPRAY 6 0 >2.99 I LOZENGES 18's.... ‘138; Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov. 11 ♦Salad, *Stew on biscuit, ♦Com dog, brocolli, pears, biscuits, salad bar. Thursday, Nov. 12 ♦Salad, *Chiii, pickles, ap­ ple, peanut butter sandwich, pretzel, salad bar. Friday, Nov. 13 ♦Salad, *Taco, lettuce/cheese, refried beans, fruit juice. Monday, Nov. 16 ♦Salad, *Pizza, green beans, peaches. Tuesday, Nov. 17 ♦Salad, * Turkey noodle cass., peas, pears, roll/butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School ter sandwich, fruit, salad. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Nov. 11 Tacos/nachos pieces, sauce, lettuce/cheese, peach, butter sandwich. Thursday, Nov. 12 Hotdog/bun, green beans, pear, cookie. Friday, Nov. 13 Pizza, peas, fresh fruit. Monday, Nov.16 Chili/crackers, pickle spears, fruit mix, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Nov.17 Fishwich/bun, cheese stix, sweet potatoes, fruit jello. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich. Thursday, Nov. 12 Spaghetti Os, com, bread and butter sandwich, salad. Friday, Nov. 13 Ham and cheese on bun, green beans, fruit. Monday, Nov. 16 Sloppy Joe with bun, french fries, pickles, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Lagasna, peas, peanut but- Garage Sale ANTIQUES AND COLLEC­ TIBLES and many other useful things,Thurs, Fri, & Sat- Nov 12th, 13th, & 14th, from 9-5, 7900 Cunningham Rd., Lake Odessa. XS C&W ^TO 01 SALTS GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 COOPER DAYTON On M-66 in Woodbury —just north of railroad tracks Pets DOBERMAN-female, no papers, 4 years old, good with kids, $50. 852-9500. TOOLS • Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories Kirt Petersen, Owner 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (616) 374-1200 • Full Line of Grunt Tubes Muzzleloading Supplies Hunting Clothing Scents Carry Full Line of Ammunition 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE WUll COST AFTER BEMTE..... 59 Vicks Vaporub 1.5 oz. 51.99 School Lunch Menus 'Check out our prices! — Will be OPEN Saturday, Nov. 14 8:00-5:30 LESS MFG. CONSUMER REBATE OFFER.......... be most useful to their respec­ tive clients. I think we have achieved our goal.” Conference registration forms and a program brochure can be obtained by calling 517-355-0196 at MSU or 517-485-8580 at the MABA. Your Deer Hunting Headquarters One Touch Oil of Olay ALCOHOL SWABS 100’s '1.99 .'3.19 '319 '3.19 will serve a broader audience more effectively and more ef­ ficiently,” Kells says. “When we were making our plans, we asked representatives from field crop and horticulture production and agribusiness to put together topics that would Q’torasep# 852-0845 SHVILLE ^a ARDWARE porting c0S , c 1 233 N. Main St 1 Nashville. Ml 1 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. MOSS. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 __Page 9 Maple Valley Schools announces honor roll First Six Weeks Grade 7 Shelley Arras, Terrance Augustine, ♦Erin Booher, Corey ■Bowman, Greg Brooks, Nichole Bulmer, Danny Buthcer, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Carrigan, ♦ Hillary Cates, Emily Cerny, Joel Clapp, Joshua Cook, Billie Jo Cousins, Ben Covert, ♦Jessica Dempsey, Michelle Dennis, Ryan Elliston, ♦Bryan Faurot, *Amanda Finkler, Lance Flory, Jennifer Forquer, Ricky Fowler, Jesilyn French, Kristen Frith, Richard Genther, Lisa Gib­ son, Joheather Grant, Jason Grasman, Holly Green, Maria Green, Stephen Grider, Brianne Haley, Casey Hanssbarger, Travis Hardin, ♦Christopher Hartwell, Tren­ ton Harvey, Lezlie Hay, An­ drew Heyboer, Jenny Hois­ ington, Andrea Hubka, Jason Joppie, Jonathon Kay, Melissa Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin, *Kirsten Klinkham­ mer, Patrick Leonard, Patrick Lowe, Tonya May, Travis McIntyre, Nicholas Milligan, Kelly Moore, Lisa Morgan, Jamie Noteboom, Cody Page, Jessica Pennington, *Kim Pennington, *Cory Pethick, Rachael Pettingill, Mandy Pierce, Mindy Powers, Monelle Quick, *Wesley Quick, Jamie Rasey, *Katrina Rasey, Melissa Scripter, Gregory Shook, * Adrienne Simmons, Michael Skedgell, Rodney Slagle, Bethany Sleeper, ♦Jessica Smith, ♦Elizabeth Stanton, Megan Starnes, Dawn Stine, Loma Symonds, David Taylor, An­ drew Thompson, Jason Thompson, Travis Vanalstine, Dawn Vandervlucht, *Danielle Wat­ son, *Trevor Wawiernia, Nicole Wilson. Grade 8 Evelyn Ackley, Mandy Beemer, *Aaron Branden­ burg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Kevin Conklin, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, Elizabeth Delong, Devon Durkee, Brandon Eberly, ♦Janette Emery, Bernard Garvey, Nicholas Garza, Mandi Golovich, Roxanne EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OV.N EQUIPMENTS □0 OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Availably 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. vermGntvilub Guernsey, Misty Haley, Dana Hamilton, Scott Herman, Mike Heyboer, Erin Hokanson, Sarah Hughes, Sam Javor, Marie Jewell, Robert Joseph, *Sandra Kangas, Jen­ ny Kuempel, Amy Ladere, Dan Leep, Richard Lewis, Jim Mitchell, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Matt Penn­ ington, Gretchen Priesman, Luke Rairigh, Rachel Ritenburgh, Cory Robinson, Scott Rooks, James Rose, *Robb Rosin, Angela Rumsey, Tam­ my Seybold, Carla Shook, Marin Smith, Scott Spitzer, Kristina Spotts, Kevin Swift, Nicholas Thompson, Mason Trowbridge, Heidi Vedder, Matthew Williams, Seth Wright. Grade 9 Alicia Alieva, Samantha Ashley, *Ethan Berry, Keisha Brauer, Shawn Bryan, Heather Carpenter, Joshua Cerny, *Jessica Fawley, Lucas Forquer, Riley Fowler, Marty French, *Kerri Gibson, Kelly Gillean, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, *Corin Guernsey, Scott Heyboer, Jody Hickey, *Tracy Hickey, Zach Histed, Brian Hopkins, Crystal Hubka, *Jennifer Kangas, Pete Kellepourey, Sarah Kenyon, Nichole Kir­ win, Nicole Kraai, Lindsey Krolik, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Teri McDiarmid, ♦Kathryn McDougal, Travis Melvin, Kelly Mengyan, Wayne Moore, Kathryn Mur­ phy, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Mary Lou Pena, Kristi Prid­ dy, *Justine Quick, Jarrod Rasey, *Jennifer Reid, Nicole Reid, Christina Robinson, Chad Rogers, Heather Rollins, Jaclyn Sealy, Jessica Seybold, Wayne Shance, Heather Shipman, Leah Sleeper, Jacob Snow, Derek Spicer, Amanda Starnes, Chris Sulcer, *Andy Swartz, ♦Aaron Tobias, Becky Vedder. Grade 10 Teresa Aiken, Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Dena Bignall, Barry Brandt, Rhonda Brown, Lanette Brumm, Allison Burpee, Ketith Carpenter, Andrew Cole, Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, ♦Nate Dipert, Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Mindy Garvey, Amanda Greenman, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Cory Hamilton, ♦Dana Hasselback, Charity Hester, Frank Hicks, Shannon Hoffman, Shane Howard, An­ drea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Christa Kirby, Suzan Koch, Takashi Koide, Sabrina Kosbar, Sarah Leep, ♦Mat­ thew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, *Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Graciela Pena, *Jeff Pennington, Bridie Petrie, ♦Heather Philipp, Gabriel Priddy, Wendy Purchis, Arnie Reid, Jennifer Ripley, Karen Skedgell, Jim Skelton, Jason Smith, Kristy Smith, Joyelle Stine, Ernest Sulcer, Holly Taylor, Jeannie Thompson, Rachel Thompson, Anthony Vandervlucht, Jason Vandervlucht, Brandy Wawiernia, Bill Welch, Cliff Weller, Matt Williams, Terry Zenker. Grade 11 Jolene Adams, Kori Ar­ mour, Christina Bigelow, Stephanie Bouwens, Jeffrey Burpee, Retha Byrd, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lisa Dickinson, Lora Emery, Shannon Fawley, Jaime Gib­ son, Alicia Golovich, Josh Goodman, Angie Gordon, Leslie Gould, Jasen Green, Todd Guernsey, Craig Hamilton, Jason Harmon, ♦Stacy Harvey, Timothy Hass, Stacey Hawblitz, Stacee Hawkins, Tara Hoover, Ran­ dy Jarrard, Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, Amy Kipp, Amy Kreps, * Jus tin Lake, Jason Lamance, Christine Leonard, Brian Lewis, Kelly Mahan, Daniel Martin, Jennifer McArthur, *Lisa Metzger, ♦Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, Alice Moore, *Benjamin Mudry, Rudy Othmer, Dwight Peebles, *Daniel Rasey, Karon Rhodes, Kimberly Ripley, Jill Roberts, ♦William Rooks, Kristina Rucinski, Jenifer Ryan, Miriam Schantz, *Cheri Ses­ sions, Rob Sheldon, Linette Snyder, Julie Stair, *Brent Stine, Lijana Taylor, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Stephanie Wakley, *Debra White, *Lisa Wood. Grade 12 Aymie Alderink, *Dean Beardslee, Lentz Becraft, ♦Kyle Booher, Shelby Bosworth, Dena Burton, *Joel Butler, Bryan Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, *Becky Corkwell, Miren De La Rua, Kelly Eastman, Scott English, ♦Daniel Finkler, Julie Fisher, Clarence Furlong, Gregory Gam, Michelle Gidner, Man­ di Goodnoe, *Natallie Haeck, Chris Harmon, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Angela Howard, Julie Huckendubler, Seth Kangas, Jason Loveland, Carl Mazurek, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Lena Norlund, Elia Oliva, Christie Osborne, Jennifer Phenix, ® ® ♦Marcie Reid, *Rene& Rosin, ♦Darcy Schantz, April Sears, ♦Mindy Shoup, Susan Simp­ son, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Tom Snyder, Alexandra Staszko, Heather Steward, Angela Tobias, *Mike Trowbridge. ♦Indicates All A’s Note: Two names were in­ advertently left off the 4th grade honor roll for Fuller Street School. They were Mark Ayles and Christian Allwardt. FASSETT BODY SHOP COUPON COUPON |*1OO Off | *250 Off Any A u t o B o d y Any Auto Body F i u iu u । u u y Repair & Paint Repair & Paint Minimum *600 Repair Expires 11/17/92 Minimum *1300 Repair Expires 11/17/92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday STARTS HERE Q®] Windows YouWt Andersen is able to fit over 6000 openings with readily available, in-stock windows. Choose from Perma-Shield" casement, double­ hung, awning, and Siding is a smart investment. Paying to much for it isn’t Pre-Hung steel Doors MSS-01 MSS-09 dear glass Pre-Hung Entry Unit Consists Of: • Door • 4-9/16" Wood Frame • Hinges • Brickmold • Adjustable Hardwood/ Aluminum Sill Come home to quality WOODS INTERIOR Pre-Hung Doors LAUAN MSS-89 MSS-92 dear glass fixed grin 2-4 32.61 42.42 51.35 2-6 32.61 42.42 51.35 2-8 33.28 42.99 52.93 3-0 34.63 44.37 54.97 MSS-70 SHINGLES 2-8 MSS01 MSS09 MSS70 MSS89 MSS92 OAK 40.54 2-0 clear glass fixed grill BIRCH 110.28 153.96 116.49 157.00 158.17 111.72 156.23 118.18 160.00 160.41 .-.GLOBE ■UUWMA1I1UB,»X । yg fo/- ^ ,i HOMETOWNi. D;.elivery | 1 L_U__M_B__E_R__Y_A RD • PIlanning 2919Q S. S. Qttatteo, Nans^hvillep • Esstimates 852-0882 SQUARE $24«o All prices cash & carry only. Prices Good thru Nov. 14 I ffi �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 10 The Clinton transition and beyond As director ofthe Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Ser­ vice at Albion College since 1985, Kim Tunnicliff has taught a senior seminar on the American presidency and courses in world politics, in­ ternational relations, American foreign policy, na­ tional security policy and pro­ blems in public life. A fre­ quent traveler in the Middle East, Tunnicliff wrote a background paper, “The Im­ pact of the 1992 Election on the Middle East Peace Pro­ cess,” for the National Coun­ cil on U.S.-Arab Relations. In the following comments Tunniclifflooks at the Clinton transition, his possible ap­ pointments, and his first 100 days in office. Transition “Bill Clinton has 11 weeks between now and January 20 to consolidate his victory and define his mandate. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him and Al Gore take some more bus trips and discuss the issues in forums like the second debate that have served Clinton so well. “This strategy would begin POST BUILDING Secretary of state/defense: to prepare the country for a President Clinton. He would “Since Clinton’s perceived be able to establish a tone of weaknesses are in foreign af­ competence and commitment fairs and defense he will look and speak to the issue of for some real heavy hitters change. He would be able to here. He needs to fill these reassure more conservative posts with credible insiders, voters that the change is not people like Congressman Lee something that will be horrify­ Hamilton for State and House Armed Services Committee ing to their interests. Chair Les Aspin for defense. “Transitions can be very difficult if the party that you He needs someone with a beat is headed by the incum­ reputation as a hard nosed cost cutter.” bent president. This one will James Blanchard: “He be rough because the contest will probably be part of the has been personalized, because it is a repudiation of Clinton administration. Blan­ George Bush in particular and chard is well connected in Washington, has worked very there will be bitterness. I closely with Clinton and gets wouldn’t look for a great deal of cooperation between the alone extremely well with him. He wouldn’t made a bad Bush and Clinton people.” Appointments choice for chiefof staffbut by Chief of Staff: Clinton will guess is he will end up as secretary of commerce.” pick someone with whom he First 100 Days is quite close now and who “Clinton has a difficult can work well with Congress. Top aide George game to play. He has a man­ Stephanopoulos is a good date for change, but he has to strategist and tactician who pick his fights carefully. He thinks well on his feet. He is able to communicate positions and understands the need to build coalitions and to bargain and negotiate.” will want to have an activist presidency that does a lot in the first 100 days. “He may try to lower ex­ pectations about what’s com­ ing. You’ve already seen it in some ofhis speeches. ‘It’s not going to be easy. There’s go­ ing to be some pain involved.’ “Clinton will have to sub­ mit his tax plan in the first 100 days. It is the centerpiece for the raising of money. He will also emphasize education, na­ tional service and, above all, jobs. “All the new faces in Con­ gress should help Clinton. The new members have a mixed mandate and will not speak with one voice. They will be people who can be talked to, listened to, brought into the big tent. “Clinton may have pro­ blems but they won’t be the problems Jimmy Carter had. Clinton is a much better manager — you can see that in the way his campaign has Engagements CONCRETE COVILLE CONSTRUCTION No job too small. Call 945-5374 REMODELING Lusk - Lancaster Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Albert of Delton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lusk of Ceresco, and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lancaster ofNashville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Wende E. Lusk and Mark A. Lancaster. Wende is a 1991 graduate of Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek, and is employed 750: TRUE NO-TILL DRILL ■ Seeds into virtually any condition will) minimal soil disturbance. ■ New low-speed drive ideal for soybeans. ■ Exceptional accuracy and depth control. ■ New adjustable 3-posilion seed/fertilizer divider. ■ 10- and 15-foot widths, full 48inch clearance. Grain or grain/fcrlilizer. Two-unit hitch available. Interest Waiver until April ’93 by Meijer Inc., Battle Creek. Mark is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by the Coun­ ty Seat Restaurant in Hastings. The wedding is planned for May 22, 1993. Hallifax - Patten The children of Mike Hallifax and Nancy Patten would like to announce the engaement of their parents. Mike, the son of Marge Hallifax, has two daughters, Laurie Hallifax Weyerman and husband Mark, and Kari Hallifax; three grandchildren, Mathew (6), Brittany (4), and Kelseay (19 months). Nancy, daughter of Marge Varney and the late Don Varney, has three children, Stacey Patten, Christopher Patten, and Amy Patten, and one granddaughter, Alexis (2 months). The ceremony is to be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Charlton Park Church in Hastings. Help Wanted FULL-TIME CLERICAL/ BOOKKEEPER Data process­ ing and proficiency in typing skills required. Apply in writing and include resume* to: P.O. Box 577 Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849. GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext 2911, (1-800-724-3268). Miscellaneous GOOD DEALS., .ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37, Hastings 945-9526 BAHAMA CRUISE 5-daysZ 4-nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $249/couple. Limited tickets. 407-331-7818, ext.495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. Business Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. been run. Clinton is much more articulate and able to arouse passion, and he’s much better on television. Carter governed in Georgia by throwing hand grenades at the legislature and watching what happened. That’s not the way it works in Washington. “I don't think you will see a stream of people coming from Little Rock to serve. A Clin­ ton administration is going to be much better positioned to govern and to promote legislation.” Superintendent’s Corner Two events encouraging to schools BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Two recent events have been encouraging to local and state school officials. The first was local parent-teacher conferences. The second was state elections. We were pleased to see that many parents took the time to meet with teachers to discuss the progress of their children in our classrooms. This is an important indication of concern about the education of our children and it is essential to the continuance of effective schools. We appreciated the turnout. We were also pleased that a good turnout ofvoters statewide rejected tax reduction proposals. As one state school official remarked, “We know that there is a need to revise our tax structures, but these proposals would not have accomplished the needed changes and could have seriously affected the necessary support of our schools.” Two essentials in the continued improvement of our schools are parent concern and financial support. Recent events have reflected continued concern for our schools. We appreciated your involvement and support. It encourages us to work toward the best possible schools. The results should be good for all of us. Thanks to everyone who had a part in these encouraging events. Recycle ■ Nov. 14 9 a.m. ■ 1 p.m. (2nd Sat. of each Month) DROP BOXES OPEN TO PUBLIC on west side of Carl’s Supermarket parking lot, M-43, Sunfield ACCEPTING: Newspaper, Clear Glass; #2 Plastic (colored or clear); Tin and Aluminum (No magazines or yogurt containers) Sponsored by Sunfield Township Board & Boy Scout Troop *157 QUESTIONS? Call Keith Brace 517-566-8701 or Bob Hyvarinen 566-8913 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner"- Michruc. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” WelPDrill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377, 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 11 National Ads The Capitalaires Quartet. Woodland Gospel Quartet’s anniversary concert is Nov. 21 The Woodland Gospel Quartet’s annual Anniversary Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Lakewood High School auditorium. There is no admission charge. A free-will offering will be taken. Doors will be at 6 p.m. Special guests again will be the Capitalaires Quartet from Lansing. Also known as the “Caps,” they have been sing­ ing southern gospel for a quarter century and have recorded several albums. They have also appeared with several nationally known quartets. The Friday evening before this concert, they will be in concert with “Gold Ci- ty,” the nation’s number one gospel quartet, at Waverley High School in Lansing. The Woodland Gospel Quartet has been singing southern gospel music throughout Michigan for more than 10 years. The quartet originally consisted of five men who had volunteered to provide music for the Sunday workshop services in their local church. This group of amateurs, now consisting of six, in­ cludes a factory worker, a full-time farmer, a retired wholesale farm equipment dealer, a school employee, a retired school administrator and a nursing home employee. Only two members are from the original group. These men represent five difference churches and three different denominations. Though they pursue their usual vocations, they devote many off hours singing. The quartet traveled throughout Michigan last year in presenting 48 programs, and has had an active 1992. The group’s third album, “How Great Thou Art,” is expected to be available by concert time. Both the Capitalaires and the Woodland Gospel Quartet are members of the Michigan Gospel Music Association. Ken Geiger of the Woodland Gospel Quartet is a new member of the board of directors and the MGMA. CONSTRUCTION: HIRING all trades now. To $1500 per week plus bonus. Paid living and transportation expenses. Must relocate, 407-645-2140, ext#87. DALKON SHIELD USERS Need assistance? Experienced Daikon Shield Attorney. Call Charles Johnson toll free for free consultation, 800-535-5727. EASY WORK excellent pay. Assemble products at home. Call toll free, 800-467-5566, exL#11575. FORTRESS POLE All kinds, erecting through winter as usual. (Our 21st) Frost/snow/ice no problem. Quality, honesty, inte­ grity. Genesis Building Group, 800-638-8580. IXOYE. KALKASKA COUNTY: 10 acres on Rapids River, borders state land on two sides, deer hunter’s dream. $15,900, $500 down, $200 amonth. 11% Biehl Realty Inc„ 800-638-5736. MUSICIANS WANTED: Unknown, promising amateurs for possible recording contract. Solo/group, voice/instruments. Call Tom 800-793-1004. Free call day or night. Amazing recorded message, no obligation. OUR COMMITMENT IS TO train and assist five leaders in generating $10k net personal monthly income. Call 800-878-9552. 9am-6pm. OVER 2,000,000 sq.ft, of discontinued and close-out ceramic tile in stock. Prices at or below wholesale. $.80-$1.75 sq.ft. Call for free samples. Tile Mart, 2465 South M-139, Benton Harbor, Michigan 616-925-0629. Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: November 10 - Leadership Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Charlton Park, Church Basement. November 11 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. November 11 -.Sheep and Goat Scrapie meeting, 7 p.m., Michigan State University. November 9-11 - Strawberry IPM School Kellogg Biological Station, Hickory Comers. November 12 - 4-H Poultry Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Arby’s, Hastings. November 13-14 - 4-H Early Adolescent Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 16 and 23 - Home Buyers Workshop, 7-9:30 p.m., Extension Office, Hastings. November 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension Of­ fice, Hastings. November 18-20 - Strawberry School, KBS, Hickory Comers. November 20-21 - Careers Unlimited Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 23 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Hastings. November 27 - 4-H Beef Rate of Gain Weight In, 10 a.m-1 p.m., Fairground. December 1-2 - Michigan Crop Management Conference — Holiday Inn South, Lansing. December 7-11 - School of Turfgrass Management, MSU. We now have... LOTTO Nashville Quick Mart Walter Dimmick Petroleum (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MMN STRCCT MCBNONTMILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 with attached garage plus a pole barn. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (CH-120) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home located on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Great for horses! Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) — JUST LISTED! 16 acres of land with 1991 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and a 36x60 pole barn. Good location south of Charlotte. Possible contract terms. Priced in mid-60's. (L-107) We have just listed this 3 bedroom home for only $35,000! Located in Hastings near elemen­ tary school. Land contract terms. Call Kathy Hansbarger, 852-2280. L-110. Approx. 106 acres of land with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on Thornapple River, frontage on 3 roads. Perked. Land contract terms with low down payment. Nice mobile home located on approx, one acre. The Woodland Gospel Quartet. L-107. 16 acres of vacant land. Contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres - perked.................................. .............................................. Contract terms. A PRINTER THAT IS Versatile IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 19 PLUS/MINUS ACRES SAUBEE LAKE SAUBEE LAKE — UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS — THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Selling a two story home in Nashville at 12:00 noon. Home needs some work but has lots of potential. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - Selling a "Handyman's Special" near Mason. Excellent location on .8 acre of land. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AT ABSOLUTE AUCTION! 4:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 - Selling approx. 440 acres of land in 11 parcels for the USA Acting through Farmer's Home Administration in Gratiot County. Excellent opportunity to purchase good farmland in the Ithaca area. Call for details! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing! 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 —Page 12 GRIDDERSWIN 9 continued from front page— Dundee took over on its 5would pay off for them. Maple Valley's yard line with 1:11 left in quarterback Greg Garn the game and for all intents passed to the 12-yard line and purposes the game for with 12 seconds left in the appeared headed overtime. first half. Wrong! The Lions set up for the The Lions defensive unit field goal, but Bryan Carpenter's 31-yard kick obviously didn't want to go was blocked as the halftime into OT and made sure the game would be decided buzzer sounded. The game remained dead­ within the next minute. locked at zero at the half. The Dundee gridders The strong defensive couldn't move the ball using efforts by both teams several running plays and continued in the third and found themselves in a fourth quarters of the punting situation with seconds left on the clock. bailgame. Throughout the entire sec­ Dundee's center snapped ond half, both teams' the ball and the kicker defenses were operating attempted to knock it out of quite well and not allowing sight, but instead Harmon the offenses to get more blocked the punt and Stine than one first down. scored the TD for the With 1:26 left in the exciting ending and a game, once again, the Lions Maple Valley victory. The Dundee crowd was sihad to punt on a fourth-down play and Carpenter got off a lenced and the Lions' fans great kick, pinning the ran all over the field with Vikes deep in their own joy. "I think it was just a good territory. defensive game," said Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley rushed the ball for 118 total yards and Garn completed 4 of 9 passes for 86 yards and one interception. The Lions also got nine first downs and committed only one penalty. Snyder led Maple Valley in rushing with 71 yards on 21 carries, followed by Scott English with 25 yards on eight attempts. English also had one catch for 56 yards and Tony Hansen grabbed one for 29 yards. Lions' kicker Carpenter had a nice game by putting up a 33.5-yard average for each punt. Mike Trowbridge led the Lions with 11 tackles, fol­ lowed by Harmon and Snyder with 10 apiece and Stine, seven. Dundee rushed for 133 yards and connected on 4 of 14 passes for 61 yards and combined for 11 first downs. The Vikes' punter had a 23yard average for the game. The Lions are preparing to face a very large and talented Ithaca team Saturday. "They are an extremely big team and are extremely talented," said Mittelstaedt of Ithaca, which has a 6-7, 290 lb. tackle and a 6-5, 235 lb. tackle. "They are just a huge team." Mittelstaedt also said they have a "very, very talented quarterback, a 215­ 1b. fullback and another good running back. "They're just quite an ex­ plosive team. They've really annihilated everyone they've played except their two games with Shepherd." Ithaca's only loss this sea­ son was to Shepherd (ranked 7th before its loss) earlier in the season. But it paid Shepherd back in the first round of the playoffs Maple Valley kicker Bryan Carpenter punts the with a 13-7 victory, which ball during the Lions' 6-0 playoff win over Dundee allowed it to meet Maple Saturday. Carpenter kicked for a 33.5 yard average Valley Saturday. in the bailgame. The nine teams, including Ithaca this Saturday, that Maple Valley has or will games, the Lions have a 4-4 playoffs truly have great teams," said Mittelstaedt. have faced in the playoffs record. "The Michigan High "It's only the best of the best have a combined record of 77-5. In their eight playoff School State football that are in there." M. V. Girls’ team finished 12th in state Lion harrier Kathryn Murphy places 5th in state Maple Valley freshman cross-country runner Kathryn Murphy captured fifth place with a time of 20:05 at the Class C state meet Saturday at Frankenmuth, which earned her all-state honors. The girls team totaled 241 points to finish 12th in the state. Onstead won the meet with 136 points and Carson City Crystal was the runnerup with 140 points. Other Lions’ finishers were Cheri Sessions, 34th, 21:35; Alicia Golovich, 50th, 22:17; Rachel Thompson, 76th, 23:03; Spring Javor, 81st, 23:14; Jackie Sealy, 91st, 23:39 and Stacy Harvey, 121st, 28:34. Maple Valley senior Matt Bowen finished 56th with a time of 18:23 in the boys’ individual race. Bowen was the’ only member of the boys team to compete in state. Maple Valley jayvee eagers fall to 9-9 Maple Valley's Tom Snyder (25) prepares to hand off to teammate Nikki Grinage (22) during the Lions' 6-0 playoff win over Dundee. The Maple Valley junior varsity girls’ basketball team lost to Bellevue Friday night 50-35. The Lions fell behind early and never could recover. They trailed 15-3 at the end of one quarter and 26-12 at the half. The Lions played even in the second half, but the damage had been done. Nicole Reid led the Lions with 16 points and Tracy Hickey added six points and nine rebounds. The junior varsity team ends its season this week with home games against Bath on Wednesday night and Olivet Friday. CALL THE renffiuler *Hie People Paper* WE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED A PUBLICATION OF THE MOST COMPLETE PRINTING FACILITY IN THE AREA (616) 945-9554 Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphy took fifth place, with a time of 20:05, in the girls' Class C state meet Saturday at Frankenmuth. Murphy earned all-state honors in cross country. M.V. eagers clinch share of SMAA with victory The Maple Valley girls' basketball team clinched at least a share of the SMAA ti­ tle Friday by defeating Belle­ vue 66-45. Maple Valley improved its record to 13-5 overall, 4-1 in the league, while Bellevue dropped to 6-12 overall. Bellevue stayed in the game in the first quarter and only trailed 14-12 going into the second period. But the Lions scored 15 points in the second quarter, compared to Belle­ vue's nine, to take a 29-21 lead into the locker room with them at halftime. Maple Valley owned the third quarter by outscoring Bellevue 21-11. The Lions also outscored Bellevue in the fourth quarter 16-12 to secure the victory. "Our defense has won for us," said Coach Jerry Reese, adding that, "There are some very good athletes on this team." Jennifer Phenix led Maple Valley with 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Joy Stine chipped in 15 points, while Stephanie Bouwens scored 12. Nicole Kirwin led the Lions with six steals, while Phenix grabbed five. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, Bath, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 13 • JV & Var. Girls Basketball, Home, Olivet, 5:30 p.m. (Parent’s Night) MONDAY, NOV. 16 • Girls Basketball Districts �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 13 On To Ithaca Regional Finals Saturday, Nov. 14 • 1:30 PM Spectator bus will leave at 10:30 a.m s2.00 per person Tickets Available at M.V. High School — 3.00 per person Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 The Carpenter’s Den Nashville Feed & Seed 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9393 Goodtime Pizza _ Nancy’s Beauty Shop 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Musser Service 160 S. Main Nashville Phone 852-9446 Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc. Sport Stuff Maple Valley Chapel 224 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 204 N. Queen St. Nashville • 517-852-0840 Hecker Agency Genther Funeral Homes Bob’s Service Shop 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 225 N. Main Nashville Phone 852-9680 Wolever’s Real Estate Hair Salon Wheeler’s Marine Service 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 265 W. Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 S. M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Mace Pharmacy Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Eaton Federal Savings Bank Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0181 Fax 726-0060 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 Dorothy’s 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 233 N. Main, Nashville 852-0713 • Mon.-Sat. 8-5 207 North Main Street Nashville Phone 852-0845 Mapes Family Florist Kent Oil and Propane Nashville Locker Service Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 107 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2050 M-66 at S. Village Limits Nashville • 852-9210 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 The Ole Cookstove Citizen’s Elevator Company Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Maple Valley Real Estate 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 227 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Hometown Lumber State Farm Insurance 219 S. State Nashville Phone 852-0882 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 174 S. Main, Vermontville Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9481 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland — Ruth Hughes — �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 14 Here's a buffet for the busy hostess during holidays The house is decorated and basis for the menu. It also everyone is in a festive helps to: • Plan the menu well in ad­ mood... it’s holiday entertain­ vance and make a list of what ing time. One of the easiest ways to can be prepared ahead. • Plan foods that are easy entertain is buffet style. By its very nature, the buffet is a less to serve and to eat. Consider formal way to entertain, and using holiday paper goods in­ for many, a welcome change stead of china to make clean­ from the frenzy ofthe season. up easier. • Invite guests early. Ask Guests can serve themselves and eat when they like in a for replies so that you know more relaxed way. A buffet how many to plan for. • Purchase nonperishable set-up also encourages foods and paper goods well in mingling. Holiday buffet foods need advanced of the party. This Winter Wonderland not be fancy or complicated, just good tasting and easy to buffet is simple with many doeat. American Dairy Associa­ ahead components. Prepare it tion home economists have all or add one or two of your created a holiday buffet that’s own holiday specialties. If easy on the host, but delicious you have a favorite frornand attractive. The key is rely­ scratch recipe for eggnog, ing on prepared foods as the serve it instead of purchased eggnog. If you don’t have time to make the truffles, buy them, or substitute-another dessert like peppermint ice cream. Order the ham or a roast beef from the super­ market deli or a local restaurant that has carry-out if you don't have time to prepare it yourself; request that it be sliced and ready to serve. In other words, adjust the menu to suit your time and tastes. Winter Wonderland Buffet Holiday Ham or Roast Beef Confetti Biscuits Crudite Wreath Pesto Dip and/or Red Pepper Dip Trim-a-Tree Cake Toy land Truffles Eggnog Coffee with Whipped Cream Countdown Three to four weeks in GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO advance •Invite guests • Plan menu • Plan decorations, buffet arrangement • Decide on serving pieces, utensils • Purchase paper goods Two weeks in advance • Order meats cooked and presliced for pick-up the day before the party. (You can even drop off your platter and have meat arranged on it.) • Bake cake and freeze. (Cut and frost later.) One week in advance • Purchase nonperishable foods and dairy products (roasted red peppers, prepared pesto, refrigerated biscuits, butter, cartons of eg­ gnog, whipping cream, ice, coffee, etc.) TIP: Check the sell-by date on dairy products to deter­ mine storage time. Most can be purchased well in advance of serving ifstored properly in the refrigerator. Two days in advances • Prepare truffles and refrigerate, covered. • Prepare dips and refrigerate, covered. • Purchase veggies for crudite wreath (already cut from the supermarket salad bar). One day in advance • Cut cake into tree shape if desired and frost with but­ tercream; refrigerate, covered. • Pick up meat. • Set up buffet table with tablecloth, serving dishes/utensils, plates, napkins, silverware, etc. Day of party Several hours in advance • Arrange vegetables in wreath design on serving plate; refrigerate, covered. • Arrange meat on serving platter; refrigerate, covered. • Transfer dips to serving bowls; refrigerate, covered. • Decorate cake with sugar sprinkles, holiday candies, etc. Two hours in advance • Dip refrigerated biscuits into parsley-butter and ar­ range on baking sheets; refrigerate, covered. • Grind coffee beans, if necessary. • Whip cream for coffee garnish; place in serving bowl and refrigerate, covered. Fifteen minutes in advance • Bake biscuits (these will be good either warm or at room temperature). • Arrange food on buffet table. • Make coffee and pour in­ to thermal carafe. • Pour eggnog into punch bowl or pitcher; sprinkle with nOtmeg. Confetti Biscuits Yield: approx. 8 biscuits 2 T. butter, melted 2 T. minced parsley 1 pkg. (approx. 7.5 ozs.) refrigerated biscuits. Combine pesto and sour cream, mix well. Chill before serving. Red Pepper Dip Yield: approx. 2 cups 2 cloves garlic 1 jar (7 ozs.) roasted red peppers, drained 1 pkg. (8 ozs.) cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes In work bowl of food pro­ cessor, process garlic until minced. Add peppers and pro­ cess until smooth. Add cream cheese, continued processing until well blended. Chill before serving. Trim-a-Tree Cake Yield: one 13x9-inch cake CAKE 1 pkg. (18.25 ozs.) butter recipe yellow OR white cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 c. plain yogurt 1/2 c. water BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened 4 c. confectioners sugar 3 T. milk OR half-and-half 1/2 t. vanilla extract 5 to 6 drops green food color (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. For cake, place all ingredients in large mixer bowl. Beat on low speed until moistened. Mix at medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter evenly into but­ tered 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or un­ til wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. For frosting, cream butter in large mixer bowl. Add con- fectioners sugar, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add additional milk if necessary for softer spreading consistency. Add food color, if desired. To assemble, place cake on large tray or piece of card­ board covered with foil or foil wrapping paper. Cut as shown in diagram (save remaining scraps for snacks). Frost with buttercream frosting. Decorate with holiday candies and/or sugar sprinkles to resemble Christmas tree. Toyland Truffles Yield: approx. 3 dozen 3/4 c. whipping cream 8 ozs. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1V4 T. liquid* 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, softened Unsweetened cocoa, confec­ tioners sugar or granulated sugar Place cream in 1-quart microwaveable glass measure or bowl, and microwave un­ covered on High just until boiling, about 2*A minutes. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Add liquid and stir until well blended. Cool just to room temperature; stir in butter until smooth. Refrigerate or freeze, covered, just until firm enough to shape. Using your hands, shape truffle mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in cocoa or sugar. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Remove from refrigerator, about 10 minutes, before serving. ♦Choose water, brandy, cognac, coffee or liqueur. NOTE: Recipe was tested in 650 watt microwave oven. Ifyour microwave has a lower wattage, cooking times may need to be decreased. Use the cooking times as a guideline and check for doneness before adding more time. Stir together butter and parsley. Dip biscuit tops into butter mixture. Bake as package directs. Pesto Dip Yield: approx. 2 cups 945-9554 1/2 c. prepared pesto 2 c. dairy sour cream Pets WANTED: Good home for older cat. Call 374-8536. Farm I WOULD LIKE TO RENT YOUR FARM LAND. I WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR CASH RENT OF SHARE CROP! CALL STEVE SPITZLEY 517-566-8567.______ LIKE TO RENT farm land, cash or share. Call Tim Spitzlev 374-8235. Pet of the Week "Bear," a 105 pound Newfoundland two-year-old male in need of a home. He will need some special care, but he is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates and deadlines. Press [31 for business hours. ----------- TO PLACE AN AD...------------You will be asked to give your phone number, Your full name spelling your last. ^3] Your full address. ^4] You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. \5] Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Y$| Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Th3Uk YOU,,, for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the “pulse/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 10, 1992 — Page 16 QapisiarAinc. Ph. 726-0640 OPEN: 8-8 Mon.-Fri.; 8-6 Sat.; 9-3 Sun. STOCK UP NOW FOR THANKSGIVING! America's Finest T-Bone Steaks A HR ■ A USDA Choice Boneless Chuck Rst Ranch steak s1“ 99? BUNDLES OF SAVINGS Advance Notice Needed for Bundles 151 Busnd,le. s15" h . u - m u r n n, i h. V. •. a6 lb s iLeg 14 s e • 1 lb. Hot Dogs • 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lb s . H a mb u r ger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast $25" • w3 —lbs.. Beef Roast • 6 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 6 lbs. Leg 14's • 11 llbb.. Saaussaaggee • 2 lbs. Bacon • 2 lbs. Round Steak • 1 lb. Hot Dogs PRODUCE Crispy Fresh • • • • • • $47" ££. s69" 10 lbs. Hamburger 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 3 lbs. Spare Ribs • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 2 lbs. Sausage * 2 2 2 9 2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. Pork Chops Bacon Hot Dogs Leg 14's Round Steak GROCERIES 3OoC E Creamy White O■O ■ ■m L ■ Cheese Margarine 69< 16 oz. pkg. Mueller’s Cauliflower Q Q d h dB AC All Purpose Medium 3 lbs. Yellow Cooking Onions lbs. Polish Sausage • 2Ibs.Bacon • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 3 lbs. Sausage • 9 lbs. Hamburger • 3 lbs. Pork Chops •15 lbs. Leg 14's • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 6 lbs. Beef Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs •2 lbs. Round Steak GROCERIES 8 oz. Shurfresh, Shredded .5’1119 1 lb. Qtrs. Imperial Head Lettuce Noodles Kiwi Fruit Cream cheese Flour Whipped Topping 09* 16 oz., Asst. Var. A / A A £ Shurfresh Frozen Paper Towels / 99 * vegetables Irish Potatoes O/ A 5 qt. Pail Superior / 79* ice cream BEVERAGES] - Coke EFFECTIVE 11-9 THRU 11-14,1992 89< *) | MANUFACTURERS COUPON Save 90^ ! on ONE Bite Size, 19oz.ONLY. NKUML mutlEUOK SALES CMPAKYwa **• star pMM. tad. a mkkM fey w Mcaeome KELLOGG S HAD. MS DEPT J OK OKMKEU MKEUUM. UM.IB. IB.Ml MlIXIXnnMt Good only at Vermontville Grocery s Q £ Bread + dep. ( 79* 24 oz. Oven Fresh Soft Twirl 12 Pack gal. AO A BAKERY PRODUCTS ••WMoSSCgnwv o gnwv A 8 oz. Shurfresh Shurfine Sliced McDonald Dairy Frosted 79A 8 oz. Shurfresh 5 lb. bag Shurfine DAIRY Mini Wheats ... 100 ct. Hi-Dri 4 // C llI fl A Fresh Calif. sa. Advance Notice Needed for Bundles | EFFECTIVE 11-9 THRU 11-14,1992 SAVE $2.00 J J g • | . ’ on a case of six giant size duraflame firelogs RataMarDuraflame, InawSnlmburaayoufor the face vahia of this coupon plus M If aubmttad in compliance wMi Ouraflame's In-Ad* Coupon Redamption Policy. Mail coupons to: Duraflama Ina, CMS Dept. Ml 137, Ona Fawcett Dr.. Dai Rto.TX 78840 J 4113792032 l 2LCSJS?1»PSCUST0MER REDEEM ONLY AT Vermontville Grocery | � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-11-17.pdf a04738e5757c00744b48908b370394dd PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A. Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) Tuesday November 17. 1992 Maple Valley to meet dePorres Saturday Lion gridders win first regional title, ever! The Maple Valley foolball team did it again. The Lions kept the fans’ heart* pumping furiously with back-to-back, last-second heroics in Class CC playoff victories. Now they’re just one game away from the Pon­ tiac Sil verdome. In the opening round Nov. 7, It was the exciting lastminute blocked kick for a 6-0 win over Dundee. Lusst Satur­ day in the second round, it was a stirring 22-20 overtime win over Ithaca. The victory gave the Lions their first regional champi­ onship and advance* them to the semifinal matchup against No. 2 ranked Detroit St. Martin dePorres at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Marshall High School. In the OT win over Ithaca, each team had 14 points after regulation play. Ithaca won the coin toss and elected to go on defense first. The Lions struck first and furiously in the overtime and forced the Yellowjackets to play catch up ball. On a third and goal play, Maple Valley's quarterback Greg Garn threw a 4-yard TD pass to Steve Hopkins, who then caught one more for the critical two-point conversion and a 22-14 Lions' lead. Then it was Ithaca's turn. After a run and an incom­ plete pass, the Yellowjackets had a third and goal and passed successfully to the 2yard line. Ithaca had only one more play to attempt to score. The Yellowjackets* quarter­ back rolled out and threw a great pass, followed by an even greater catch in the end zone to cut the Lion lead to 22-20. The Maple Valley fans got so loud that Ithaca's QB called Sm Grid win, PagaS The Lions' Chris Hannon sacks Ithaca's quarterback during Maple Valley’s regional championship victory. Hannon collected six tackles for the Lions in the ballgame. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Condominiums, RVpark proposed Mulberry Fore expansion plans reviewed by Nashville Council by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Plans to build condominium units, add an RV park and make other improvements to the Mulberry Fore golfcourse at the north edge of Nashville were outlined Thursday for village officials. Ronna Boucher, represen­ ting owners Tim and Alice Boucher, who were in the au- dience, made the presentation to the council. The owners need village and county approval of necessary zoning changes to enable construction to begin. The proposed improvements will occur over a two-year period. The Bouchers arc seeking a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning designation from the Village of Nashville for the condominium project and a similar designation from Barry County for the RV park slated for the north side of the course, outside the village limits. The land now is zoned for residential and-or agricultural use. The Bouchers met with county and local officials Tuesday night in Hastings to MV staff marks American Education Week Placemats promoting American Education Week, Nov. 15-21, were distributed last week to eateries in the local community by the Maple Valley school staff. Sheila Dunn (left), public relations officer of the MV Education Support Personnel Association, and Sharlot Sours, president of the MV Education Association, show off the mats at Good Time Pizza in Nashville. Sponsored by the Michigan Educa­ tion Association, the placemats bear the slogan, "America’s Schools — Take a New Look." discuss the matter. RV park plans presented by Miss Boucher call for 127 long-term and 23 short-term sites for recreational vehicles. The sites would be added in phases. Long-range plans for the RV park also call for on-site supervisor housing and office, a convenience store, a recrea­ tion hall, showers and a coin­ operated laundry, a swimming pool for park residents, an irons course for golf instruc­ tion and practice, and cottages for short-term housing ofpark guests. The condominium project would be located on the south side of the course, bordered by Kellogg Street. A model plus five other units would be built as soon as possible. 16 more added by April 1993, and others constructed depen­ ding on demand. Each two-bedroom unit would offer 1.386 square feet of living space plus a two-car garage, and would be listed in an affordable price range. "We realize we’re in Nashville and we can’t charge 5150,000 for a condominium on a golf course.” said Tim Boucher. "The market is just not there for anything over 580.000.” He said he has been "get­ ting firm feelings" about the project from people who are tired of maintaining homes and lawns and who enjoy golf. Other proposed im­ provements to the Mulberry Fore complex include expan­ sion of the present club house to a banquet capacity of 250 Sm Council, P»0« 2 Ronna Boucher showed the Nashville Council detail­ ed plans for development of a condominium complex and RV park connected to Mulberry Fore golf course. In This Issue • Grant to give Maple Valley High School new TV programming • 'After School’ special planned at Quimby Church • Maple Valley Junior High students to ‘give a kid a new coat’ • Local co-op nursery seeking financial help �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 Page 2 M.vTStijid ents finish physical fitness testing program Highf Arm Hang. Maple Vallqy p School and Middle 'S'cfrool^ ; 8th Grade students recently completed"" Brady Simpson, 8.6 their nationwide pRySftSC ; seconds, Shuttle Run; Saman- fitness testing program, which is designed to determine a child’s level of fitness. The test is not one of athletic ability nor one that children can fail, but instead determines where a child stands in relationship to other children of the same age, on measures of fitness. The Chrysler FundAmateur Athletic Union Fitness Test Program is a health-related physical fitness test that measures a student's cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition. The program’s aim is to provide encouragement and incentives to all students to participate regularly in such activities. The following students set new school records for their grade levels in their individual testing areas. 7th Grade Shelly Arras, 1:35, Flexed- tha Salzman, 32:02, Isometric Leg Squat; David Stephens, 32:03, lometric Leg Squat. 10th Grade Keisha Brauer, Jodi Mazurek and April McDiarmid, 35 push-ups; Donita Aseltine, 1:09, Flexed-Arm Hang; Jennifer Ripley, 2114”, Sit and Reach; John Baker and Nate Diepert, 21”, Sit and Reach;. Rhonda Brown, 8.8 seconds, Shuttle Run; Gabe Priddy, 8.3 seconds, Shuttle Run; Nate Diepert, 11.6 seconds, 100 Yard Run; Sarah Leep, 6:22, Mile Run. 11th Grade Jason Loveland, 2214”, Sit and Reach and 3:56, Isometric Leg Squat; Josh 1:01, Isometric Browers, 12.3 seconds, Push-up, 100-Yard Run, 6:33, Mile Run. 12th Grade Elia Oliva, 1714", FlexedArm Hang, 2:41, Isometric Leg Squat, 28 Push-ups, 8:29, Mile Run; C. Mazurek, 6:28, Isometric Leg Squad; and Scott English, 2:11, isometric Push-ups. The following ^students made the Top Gun List by grade level. The results are listed by event, seventh grade, eighth grade, ninth grade and tenth grade, respectively. Mile Run - seventh grade, Jessica Dempsey, 7:38, Robert Gorham, 7:33; eighth grade, Jasmine Harvath, 8:35, Robb Rosin 6:07; ninth grade, Kathryn Murphy, 6:55, Wayne Moore, 6:10; tenth grade, Sarah Leep, 6:22, John Baker 5:38. Flexed Arm Hang seventh, Shelly Arras, 1:35; eighth, Casey Smith, 1:13; ninth, Sara Oarrusg, :47.4; tenth, Donita Aseltine, 1:09.5. Pull-ups - seventh, Lance Flory, 11; eighth, Lucas Willcut, 11; ninth, Chris Carpenter, 14; tenth, Nate Dipert, 16. Push-ups seventh, Michelle Dennis, 37; eighth, Casey Smith, 35; ninth, Keisha Brauer, 35; tenth, Jodi Mazurek, 35. Curl-ups - seventh, Katrina Rasey, 55, Jason Thompson, 54; eighth, Jasmine Harvath, 56, Jeremy Greenman, .65; -ninth, Tara Whipple and Jacklyn Sealy, 46, Josh Brace, 67; tenth, Sarah Leep, 55, Cory Hamilton, 64. Sit and Reach - seventh, Melissa Kellepourey, 19”, Corey Bowman, 1914 eighth, Casey Smith, 2114”, Stacey Vantyle, 18”; ninth, Michelle Brown, 2114”, Jeremy Duffey, 22”; tenth, Jennifer Ripley, 2114”, Nate Dipert, 21. Standing Long Jump seventh, Emilie Gould, 5’11”, Jason Thompson and Shane Main, 6’4”; eighth, Casey Smith, 5’5”, Lucas Willcut and Brady Simpson, 7’3”; ninth, Kathryn Mur­ phy, and Jacklyn Sealy, 6’0”, Chris Carpenter, 6’8”; tenth, Robin Hale, 6’10”, Gabe Priddy, 7’6”. Isometric Push-ups seventh, Lance Flory, 1:13; eighth, Tom Chase, 1:22; ninth, Tom Leonard, 1:15; tenth, Barry Brandt, 1:21. COUNCIL, continued from front Clementine Rairigh to celebrate 90th Clementine Rairigh will celebrate her 90th birthday Tuesday, Nov. 24. In honor of the occasion, her family has planned a card shower. For those who would like to send her birthday greetings, her address is: Mrs. Mearl Rairigh, 10082 Round Lake Road, Vermontville, Mich. 49096. She is a mother, grand­ mother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Have a safe and Happy THANKSGIVING DAY! DIANA’S PLACE Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Owner • Diana Kuempel 852-9481 and restoration of a bam north plumbing work to unclog of the course for potential drains at the village hall and development as a Bed & I council chambers. Officials Breakfast facility. 1 say they were blocked by The Bouchers also plan to grease dumped into the improve the driving range by restaurant drain, which shares adding an automatic ball a common sewer line with the dispenser and more tees. village offices. The incident After hearing the expansion has happened several times in proposal, council agreed to set the past, officials said, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, as until now the village has the date for a public hearing always borne full cost of on the rezoning request with cleanup. the Nashville Planning Com­ — Approved application mission present. for a “Rebuild Michigan” Council was in general grant of $255,000 from the agreement that the proposed state Department of Com­ improvements will be merce for municipal Water beneficial to the community. and sewer system “I think it will be a fabulous improvements. project,” said Trustee Jeff — Clarified its “sick­ Beebe. “It will be good for time” payment policy for Nashville.” cases that occurred prior to a In other business Thursday, July 1992 revision of the plan, the council: to give the equivalent of 90 — Agreed to raise the cap days full-time pay to village from $12,000 to $15,000 on employees in the event of ex­ home improvement loans arid tended illness or injury. grants available to low— OK’d use of' the income community residents Nashville Community Center through the federal Communi­ in Putnam Park as a center for ty Development Block Grant, distribution of surplus U.S. which the council administers food commodities to qualified for the villages of Nashville persons in the community. and Vermontville and the The Castleton Township Hall townships of Vermontville had been used for this purpose and Castleton. until the recent sale of the — Decided to bill Helmut’s building. Kaffeehaus for half the cost of Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p....... ............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD QOFFING, PASTOR 16605763 METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 1.1 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... .Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Isometric Leg Squat (Wall Sit) - seventh, Jessica Demp­ sey, 3:37, Robert Gprham, 4:12; eighth, Samantha Salzman, 32:02, David Stephens, 32:03; ninth, Keisha Brauer, 15:03, John 10:01; tenth, An Harris, Pineda, 9:30, John Baker, 11:05. Shuttle Run seventh, Kristina Remes, 9.9, Jason Thompson, 9.4; eighth, Casey Superintendent’s Corner Myths and American education BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks A new publication from the Educational Research Service titled, “Perceptions about American Education: Are They Bas­ ed on Fact?” debunks some myths about education. One of the myths is that collee entrance test scores show a decline in the quality of public education. The facts tell another story. Despite the fact that these tests are strongly related to two factors: what proportion of students took the test and where they ranked in class; and the fact that many more students have been taking the test recently and the proportion who come from lower academic class ranks has been increasing, the national averages have remained relatively stable. Another myth is that schools are costing more now and pro­ ducing less. The report notes that “in general, public school students are performing significantly better on standardized tests than the average scores of their parents a generation ago.” Further, the report notes, “it is not just the number of students enrolled that determines costs; individual characteristics and special education needs of students greatly influence school budgets. Per pupil needs of students greatly influence school budgets. Per pupil costs for special education students are more than twice those of general education students — and the number of special education students has in­ creased 150 percent in 12 years.” Federal and state laws and mandated programs have given schools many added responsibilities and substantial added ex­ penditures. These factors make it unrealistic to make simple comparisons of educational costs between generations. We need to continuously seek to improve our schools to meet the needs of our present and future society. We also need to continuously seek to control our costs in order to achieve our priorities. However, as noted in this new publication, everyone is better able to accomplish these goals when we start from the facts rather than the myths. Thanks to the Educational Research Service for helping us to put aside some myths by producing some important facts. Thanks also to those who have taken the time to read this arti­ cle. Our democracy is based on the assumption that a well educated and informed citizenry can best establish and carry on its important institutions. Few would argue that schools are among those institutions. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (14 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... ........ 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE Sun. School ....... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service -.... .11 a.m. P.M. Service ..... ..7 p.m. Wed. Service...... .... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 6043 See it Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Smith, 9.6, Brady Simpson, 8.6; ninth, Keisha Brauer, 10.0, John Harris, 9.1; tenth, Rhonda Brown, 8.8, Gabe Priddy, 8.3. 100-Yard Sprint - seventh, Emilie Gould, 14.4, Kyle Hughes, 13.2; eighth, Sandra Kangas, 13.2, Lucas Willcut, 12.3; ninth, Misti Jones, 13.1, Joshua Brace, 12.1; tenth, Robin Hale, 13.3, Nate Dipert, 11.6. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ......10 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ........... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 3 Nashville police to receive new car Eaton lawmaker nominated for honor State Rep. Frank M. Fit­ zgerald of Grand Lede was nominated for speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House during last Thursday’s Republican caucus leadership election. Fitzgerald, who was elected to the Legislature in 1986, would serve as presiding of­ ficer of the House whenever the speaker is absent. Although the November 3 election resulted in a 55-5 tie, Republicans are confident of controlling the House next year and have unanimously selected Rep. Paul Hillegonds of Holland as the GOP can­ didate for speaker. Both posts for the 1993-94 session must be voted on by the full House on January 13. “It’s gratifying and humbl- ing to be chosen for such a leadership assignment,” Fit­ zgerald said. “I’m excited about giving mid-Michigan residents a strong. voice on key policy matters during this crucial period.” With the chamber under Republican control, Fitzgerald would be the first speaker pro tempore from Eaton County in more than a century. The last Eaton Coun­ ty legislator to serve in the post was Rep. Walter W. Williams, who was elected in 1889. As chair of the House Republican Policy Committee during the last two years, Fit­ zgerald has helped develop major task force reports on issues such as campaign finance reform, ---- coupon--­ — Angie Special — $4"& Hair Cut Men Women Expires December 1, 1992 Styles-R-Us Syliva - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 pm; Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 pm; ‘ Pam - Tues. 8;30-5 pm • SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 State Rep. Frank M. Fitzgerald, R-Grand Ledg e (right) is congratulated by Paul Hillegonds of Holland, the GOP candidate for House speaker. Republican legislators have nominated Fitzgerald for speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House during the 1993-94 session. The village of Nashville is expected to take delivery of a new police cruiser within 90 days. The order was placed recently with Renner Ford of Hastings for a 1993 Crown Victoria complete with police package. Village Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer, head of the council’s police committee, credits Nashville Police Chief Gene KOetje with negotiating a “good deal” that resulted in a purchase price $1,250 lower than was paid for the present 1990 Crown Victoria when it was purchased three years ago. Council in October authorized Sgt. Koetje to seek ‘Winter Awareness Week’ designated Nov. 22-28 The week of Nov. 22-28 has been declared “Winter Awareness Week” in Michigan. The emergency manage­ ment unit of the Eaton County Sheriff Department, along with other emergency preparedness coordinators, the National Weather Service and the news media, are using this opportunity to educate the public about winter hazards and how to prepare for them. Each year citizens face hazards such as snow, icy roads, dangerous exposure to extreme cold, over exertion from snow removal and isola­ tion in homes due to heavy snowfall. The probability of residential fires also increases with the use of wood and kerosene as alternative or sup­ plemental fuels. Citizens are urged to educate themselves on winter safety and survival before winter weather arrives. For more information on how to prepare, call the Eaton County Sheriff Department, emergency management unit, at 543-3512 or 372-8217, ex­ tension 362. bids on the new vehicle within limitations of $15,263 that was in the police car fund plus trade-in of the present vehicle, which was approaching 90.000 in mileage. The deal struck with Renner will give Nashville a new police cruiser for $12,859, said Dwyer. In a report to the Village Council last Thursday, Koetje attributed the savings to a Ford Motor Company plan that presently is giving $5,200 in concessions to police agencies. The new cruiser, he said, will be equipped identically to the present car. Card of Thanks The family of Kathleen Denise Carl would like to thank the community, friends and relatives who have shown overwhelming expressions of sympathy. Thank you to the police department, Lansing Mercy Ambulance, the emergency staff at Pennock Hospital as well as Dr. Brown. Also, thank you to Rick Guenther for your guidance throughout this difficult time. A big thanks to Pastor Alan Sellman for being there Vn in our time of need, as well as the ladies and gentlemen of Zion Lutheran Church who served the lovely luncheon. Thank you to Clifford Randall for your comforting service at the cemetery. A special thank you to our dear friends, Don and Loretta Pixley and family for your outpouring of love and support. God Bless you all, Jim, Nancy, Debra & Bob I ■ ®®tte i\miu fiEJsnifflisiaiji iOnf ««55S|lTSHf5 tKKti&itoiii ■taino pan WHIBMita suiiinUitet tjpisiiiit®1 isinniii’-’’'1 rt tob^®^ Your Money can really add up with an interest bearing checking account from Eaton Federal ***»«”“ **»«** [ 1W* Bill* AiS u«. Wii "HHI"I"nn SrtffcscW ip With an interest rate of 3.50%, an Eaton Federal NOW Checking Account is among the highest paying interest checking accounts in the area. Plus if you’re 60 or older, you’ll get the additional benefits of free checks and no minimum balance requirement. So check with the bank where your money adds up, Eaton Federal Savings Bank. For more information call or visit the office nearest you. Eaton Federal FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet -749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... School injunction suit divided coummunity back in 1927 by Susan Hinckley A court decision in a school controversy that had divided the community was news in Nashville 65 years ago this week. A group of 16 local tax­ payers, including one school board member, had sought an injunction to restrain other members of the board from purchasing two village lots (No. 87 and 88) for proposed expansion of the village school. Also that week, there was a report of a serious farm acci­ dent at Kalamo, and The Nashville News was boasting of its new face of type that made the hometown weekly a trend-setter in this part of the state. Details of these and other stories of the day appeared in The News on Nov. 17, 1927. School injunction denied The terrible suspense is over at last. The famous school suit has been decided and our school district may acquire additional land for school purposes with due sanction of law. Judge R.R. McPeek, who heard the case at Hastings (Barry County Circuit Court) two weeks ago, and who received briefs of the at­ torneys in the case last week, on Saturday handed down his full decision in the case... In a word, it denies the peti­ tion of the plantiffs in toto, and leaves the school board free to complete the purchase of the property desired. The Baptist parsonage pro­ perty was transferred to the school district and the deed recorded before the injunction suit was started, and the vacating of the alley also had been held up awaiting action in probate court and was therefore under the ban of the injunction as to closing. However, everything now is in the clear and the school board probably will take over the property for the district within a few days. Of course, the plantiffs in the case have the right to ap­ peal the case to the Michigan Supreme Court, if they so desire. (Plantiffs listed on the court document,m which was printed in its entirety in The News that week, were Edna Fumiss, identified as a school board member; H.G. Hale, L.E. Lentz, C.F. Norton, F.K. Bullis, W.J. Noyes, E. Liebhauser, J.F. Kocher, Philip Maurer, H.E. Down­ ing, Charles Deller, A.G. Murray, C.L. Walrath, J.D. Deeds, Edward Mayo and V.B. Fumiss.) popular type face ever pro­ duced for newspaper work. You will find this new face of type easy on the eyes. It is easily legible and has received the hearty endorsement of newspaper readers and emi­ nent eye specialists all over the country. It particularly will please our elderly readers, because, while it is actually smaller than the body type we have been using on The News, it is much more easily legible... We hope you will like our new dress and the improved appearance of The News. If you do, we shall be glad to have your expressions of approval. The News is the first newspaper in this vicinity to adopt the new Ionic No. 5, which has rapidly become the most popular typeface ever produced, and which is rapid­ ly being adopted by the pro­ gressive newspapers of the country. The Detroit News recently adopted the new Ionic, only in a much smaller size than that we have adopted, and many other leading newspapers of the state are making it a part of their equipment. Hellish corn husker claims another arm The com husker, one of the greatest aids to modern agriculture, is at the same time one of the most devilish devices in use. Never an autumn passes without scores of victims losing hands or arms in the voracious jaws of this steel monster. This time it took the good left arm of Burdette A. Nye, a well-known farmer of Kalamo Township, the accident hap­ pening at the farm of Galen Cottrell. Unfortunately, Mr. Nye was left-handed, so that makes the loss all the more severe. Mr. Nye was taken to the Hall hospital at Vermontville, where Drs . C . L. D . McLaughlin of that village Local News and E.T. Morris of Nashville — Nashville was visited by removed the lacerated a severe rain and windstorm member below the elbow. Friday evening, but escaped Mr. Nye is almost a giant in without damage, while the size and strength, but the acci­ wind did a great deal of dent resulted in so severe a damage in some parts of the shock that he was in bad shape state and many fires resulted for several days. from lightning. There is just one consoling — C.H. Dahlhouser and thought in connection with the Ward H. Smith left Sunday accident. Mr. Nye had intend­ morning on a deer hunting trip ed to go north on a deer­ in the vicinity of Houghton hunting trip, and the accident Lake. Bill Wolfe is managing kept him at home where he the clothing store during Mr. certainly won’t be mistaken Dahlhouser’s absence. for a deer. — Putnam Library will be open this week on Thursday, The News dons new raiment Friday and Saturday afternoon We know the readers of the and Saturday evening, in Nashville News will be pleas­ order that all may participate ed with the typographical ap­ more generally in the observa­ pearance of their hometown tion of National Book Week. paper this week, printed as it All Nashville people are in­ is from an entirely new dress vited to make this week the of type. The face is the new occasion for visiting the Ionic No. 5, introduced this library and enjoying its year by the Mergenthaler privileges. Linotype Company, and — Football game Friday which has proven the most afternoon at Riverside Park, roposed expansion of Nashville's school was wchaoso tempora tlembopaorrdariflryomhaltpeudrcinha1s9in27g btyhea taxpayers suit seeking to restrain the school board rom purcasng e yZ’ago th?,'week '"'“"‘'i0" d'ni9d B°rry CoU"’y Clrcui* C°ur' 65 high school vs. alumni. Don’t miss it; it’s the last game of the season and you will enjoy seeing some of the “oldtimers” in action. — At the last regular meeting of the Eastern Star Chapter, a surprise program was featured in honor of Mr. Ellison H. Palmer and his re­ cent bride. Mr. Palmer has been a member of the order since June 1915, and is one of its most loyal and esteemed members. After a bountfiul supper served to about 50 members and friends, a pleas­ ing program was announced, consisting of a vocal solo by Mr. M. Townsend of Hastings, accompanied by his wife; reminiscences by Mr. A.G. Murray; and a duet by Mrs. Myrtle Caley and Miss Mildred Caley, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Gibson. Mrs. Clara Dahlhouser in a few well chosen words, presented Mr. and Mrs. Palmer with a beautiful and useful gift as a token of friend­ Harry G. Hale, longtime Nashville businessman, ship and esteem. was one of 16 taxpayers who jointly filed the school — Thomas Purkey has injunction suite. Owner and operator of a drug and gone to Hastings for the book store on Main Street, he also was the local winter and will live with his American Railway Express agent for a number of newphew, Charles Bacheller years. Hale, who died in 1928, is seen here with his and wife. Tom and Charlie wife Florence, whom he married in 1923. were in town for a few minutes Monday afternoon. leaders, Mrs. Arlie Hough on a hunting trip up north. — Menno Wenger and Phil and Mrs. Fem Mix, to O.D. Fassett has also gone Dahlhouser left Saturday mor­ Charlotte last Thursday to north hunting. ning for a 10-day hunting trip receive their second lesson in — ((Vermontville) Grant near Germfask in the Upper the project work, direct from Hawkins, who sold his farm Peninsula. You ought to see the state leader, Miss to Mr. Deeds, has moved into Peck’s and Phil’s dogs runn­ Williams. The work was on the Horace Curtis house on ing around on the street, the study of the well dressed South Main Street. lamenting the absence of their woman, the types of per­ — (Martin Comers) A master’s voices. Peck plans to sonality, the elements of dress good crowd attended the bring home a deer, while Phil design and a further study of King’s Guards meeting with is not so particular, and is go­ the fitting of the muslin Hazel and Ordway Hilton ing to spend a portion of his models. A very instructive Saturday afternoon. A good time looking for a grand-dad day was spent by all. At noon, program was given and a flag bear. dinner was served by Mrs. raising followed, after which — The Friendship Class of Curtis of Charlotte. Mrs. Hilton served the Baptist Sunday School met — (Maple Grove Center) refreshments. with Mrs. Lyman Baxter last Miss Louise Bishop surprised — (Northeast Castleton) Friday afternoon. Nearly all the parents and scholars when Dr. and Mrs. Orville Mater members were present. After she announced the news we and baby Gene spent Ar­ a short business meeting, an could call her Mrs. Robert mistice Day in Charlotte. Armistice Day program was Richardson from now on. — (Morgan) Mrs. Millie enjoyed. Refreshement were Congratulations. Fluty has closed her cottage served. — (Dayton Comers) The indefinitely in order to resume — Miss Isabelle Brumm Slocum young people gave a her her hospital hospital duties duties at has been out of school the past party to their young friends Cleveland. week on account of ear Friday evening, and though it — (Castleton) A very nice trouble. was a bad night (severe rain program in the interest of the — Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Ben­ and wind), they had a fine YMCA was rendered at the nett are making preparations time. church Sunday evening, and a to move to Florida for the — (Martin Comers) The good attendance of young and winter. Mr. Bennett is making young people’s class social old men turned out to listen to the change on account of poor and Armistice Day program, the entertainment, which was health, and is trying to dispose which was to have been held at the Brethren. of his garage business here. at the church Friday evening — (Three Bridges) Mr. and — Mr. and Mrs. Hank was postponed until Saturday Mrs. Ottie Lykins expect to Flannery have moved in the evening on account of the leave next Wednesday for a Fumiss house on the south storm. The program was fine, visit in Indiana. Mrs.' Flora side. and it was a financial success, Baird will accompany them as — Nelson Brumm, who is the proceeds being $32, which far as Pleasant Lake, Ind., attending Michigan State Col­ will apply on the piano fund. where she will visit her son, lege, has been given a position — (Vermontville) Eugen Charles Owen. as instructor in a laboratory Carey has erected a new ice — (Vermontville) District class in agriculture for the house. Elder Hoag dedicated the balance of the term. — (North Castleton) The Methodist church in Vermont­ — Mrs. Mae Bradford and yearly love feast was held at ville Sunday afternoon. A full Mrs. Anna Miller have purthe Brethern church over the house was present. A large chased the Matteson house on weekend. subscription was taken and all Washington Street. Mrs. — (Vermontville) The expenses met for the people Bradford is here from Howard ladies of the Congregational had a mind to work. The Rev. City, moving into her new church are getting up a box of Martin Fox of the Central home. clothing and togs for the col­ Methodist Church of Lansing — On Tuesday evening oc­ ored needy in the South. preached in the morning. curred a young people’s rally — (Three Bridges) John at the Baptist church, which hMisasnoonrthleefrtn Fhurid ntainyg ntrigiph.t for jtgajiiiiaaiiiiuiijaiiaiajui tgMa apjlieiiViaallaeyii Aiituhlieitjica Biioaoisatejrus Ei included the Hastings, Mid­ his northern nor ern hunting unng trip. rp. dleville and Charlotte young — (Vermontville) Bean I BINGO 3||f people. picking has again been resum— The West Kalamo Sew­ ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 ed at the elevator. ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.f ing class, with 100 percent at­ — (Barryville) Jesse ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6.-00 g tendance, accompanied their Fassett joined the Bera party looanoaaoraeMMaoonaooaaan �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 5 Grant to give MS. High School new TV programming The offer of a donated satellite dish and availability of grant funds for receivers could open a new world of learning to students at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The Maple Valley Board of Education approved a plan presented last week Monday by Community Education Director Terrance Mix to pur­ sue acquisition of equipment to complement the offered satellite dish. “We have been given an option (to accept the dish) and we want to make sure it is something we can use,” said Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks. The system would allow the school to receive and tape satellite programming of educational shows, current events and college level courses. “It opens up the whole possibility of programming that comes to us by satellite,” noted Parks, who calls the new concept “exciting.” A state grant of $8,114, ad­ ministered by the Eaton In­ termediate School District, is expected to allow Maple Valley to purchase six to ten receivers and other equipment and do wiring needed to establish the program. “In today’s school, the state says each classroom should have access to a TV screen for instruction,” Parks said. The school now has only portable TV units that must be moved from room to room on a shared-use basis. In the future, TV facilities at MVHS could be even more advanced. A wireless cable system in which TV signals are sent by microwave and picked up on a microwave dish also is being studied. “We are going to leave the door open to a microwave dish as well,” said Parks. In another matter Monday, the board approved a permit for the Michigan Department of Transportation to grade ‘After School’ special at Quimby Church For the third year Quimby United Methodist Church will open its doors Wednesday afternoons to the young peo­ ple of the communty. What began as an effort to reach out into the community in November 1990 has grown to a major effort on the part of both Quimby and Peace United Methodist churches. During the 1991-92 school year attendance grew to a average of 25 each week. With that growth, new in­ novations have been necessary. The formation of two age groups was an effort to tailor the program to differ­ ing needs of the kids. The result has been enrollment of 61 kids with an average atten­ dance of 36. The “After School” special meets every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The kids are able to enjoy a nutritional snack, followed by stories, games, video and Bible lessons. Each month the kids are treated to a special guest ap­ pearance, and this month there are two. Sheriff David Wood will be the guest for Wednesday, Nov. 18. Debbie Lowell, recently returned from a Missionary assignment in Peru, will be the guest for Nov. 25. To the Voters of Castleton, Woodland and Maple Grove Townships: THANK YOU.,.for your continued support. t ORVIN H. MOORE Paid for by the Committee to Elect Orvin H. Moore, 7551 N. Hager, Nashville, Ml 49073 BPI P Sheriff Wood will appear in full uniform to present a pro­ gram to the children on “Safety with Strangers.” His presentation will include a film featuring Winnie the Pooh and he will continue to talk with the children on the topic of strangers, what’s ac­ ceptable, what to do and how to be careful. Wood will spend some time in discussion with the children and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The overall emphasis will be keep­ ing a safe distance from strangers. Then the following week, Nov. 25, Debbie Lowell will talk about her experience in Peru. She is a member of the Quimby Church and she is taking part in the mission outreach called “Youth With a Mission.” Recently return­ ing from four weeks in Peru, Lowell, a nurse, was involved with setting up medical clinics and treating people for tropical diseases and making general medical treatment available to them. In a recent letter home from Peru, she said, “Three years ago the churches here receiv­ ed a prophesy telling them that people from another land would come and leave a deposit for the word of God with them.” The joy of seeing that fulfilled will be one of the many things she will share with the kids. The “After School” special meets every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m., when school is in session. Transportation is available and arrangements may be made by calling the church at 945-9392. Quimby United Methodist Church is located on M-79 west, just five miles from Hastings or Nashville. Fish & Chicken Fry Nov. 20,1992 All You Can Eat Serving 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. BLACK LAB/MIX with white hair on chest Missing from West Vermontville Hwy by cemetery. If found call 726-1355. Antiques & Collectibles] ANTIQUE SHOW furniture glass collectibles, Nov. 21 9-5 and Nov. 22 10-4,3 miles north of Ionia on M-66 at Boyce School (616) 527-5365. Here’s why! Our statistics show that mobile homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your mobile homeowners insurance. ^Auto- Owners Insurance , • Raspberry • Forest Green • Lavender • Natural • Teal Green • FLANNEL for PJ’s ... and more • PENDLETON WOOL... plaids & solids 0Q 3Q W/O KxII In Stock Patterns McCall, Simplicity, Kwik Sew Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J , hulst I,,fp4' If | 218 E. State St., Hastings CPLIECAKN-UEPR PICK-UP STATION 945-9673 945-9673 . OPEN. Mun Thun 8am -5 30 p m . Fn 8 a m -7 p m ; Sal 9am -5 30 p m 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available MEMBERS OF BARRY- 1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE It REALTOR JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... 726-0223 .... 852-1784 ..... 726-1171 .... 852-2012 .... 726-0122 ...... 852-1543 Eves. LOST FEMALE BLACK LAB MIX Wearing green collar. Family pet. Please call 726-0251 after 5pm. 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Mobile Homeowners Insurance! L,fe Home Car Business Warm Up With These ... ft • POLAR FLEECE ... 60 ” Wide Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker bound traffic to more easily turn right onto School Street. The school district will receive payment of $500 from the state for use of the Fuller Street property in construction and grading for the new highway. In other business Monday, the board: — Set a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, to approve school policies. — Heard in executive ses­ sion a parental appeal of a disciplinary decision about a student. — Went into closed session to discuss negotiation strategy of contracts for building principals. 1 MAPLE VALLEY eal Estate Lost & Found Post 8260 • Nashville, Ml property in front of Fuller Street School to widen M-79 next summer. Peter Loftus, MDOT representative, was at the meeting to outline the plan. The board’s action grants the state authority to use about 20 feet of the front yard at the Nashville elementary to con­ struct a slope from the highway. “It is advantageous to us in terms of keeping it mowed and well groomed,” said Parks. “Also it will do a good job of bringing our drive up to grade with the new road.” The plan includes construc­ tion of a new lane on the south side of M-79 to allow east- VERMONTVILLE - MOBILE HOME ON LARGE LOT - 1984 Fairmont 14x70 mobile home on 2’/a lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigera­ tor are included, nice deck, small barn & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) KSSsx ’BUwBRlSlwSsSSSwSSraWwBBHiMbw* LARGE RANCH HOME IN FULLER HEIGHTS • NASHVILLE - "Move in" condition, with 8 rooms, 1 ’/r baths, large lot in subdivi­ sion. Finished basement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appre­ ciate! ! Call Hubert for more details!! (N-166) 517-726-0580 MOBILE HOME ON 7.5 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS - 2 bed­ room 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more details. (CH-174) — VACANT LAND — HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) DUE TO RECENT SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS!! 178 South Main, Vermontville BUILT IN 1987 - ON 3 ACRES • LOG HOME - ON M-66 - 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) EAST OF DOWLING ■ PARCELS JUST LISTED: 3 - (6 acre) parcels on blacktop road — 27 acres w/woods & 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-175) p Trumble Agency VERMONTVILLE - LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) • • • • Country Homes Nashville 8 Vermontville Houses Farms — Large 8 Small Parcels of Vacant Land Lake Properties • Commercial 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details. Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 6 Barry County Commission on Aging menu potato, diced tomato, bread, peaches. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Ribettes, green beans, coleslaw, baked dessert. Events Wednesday, Nov. 18 Delton, wool spinning by Ruth Veldt; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise; Nashville, blood pressure. Thursday, Nov. 19 Hastings, Dan Furrow on Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 18 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, dressing. Thursday, Nov. 19 Tuna noodle casserole, beets, french cut green beans, tropical fruit. Friday, Nov. 20 Chili, broccoli, bread, bak­ ed apple sal ices. Monday, Nov. 23 Swedish meatballs, red piano, cards, exercises; Nashville, Donna Nichols from Mental Health, bingo. Friday, Nov. 20 - Hastings, cards, reading, exercises, bingo; Nashville, birthday party, popcorn; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, Nov. 23 Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing. Tuesday, Nov. 24 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. Eaton Green Development Co. 543-2022 2 NEWHOMES REDUCED PRICES - IMMEDIATE POSSESSION $67,900 Attractive 3 bedroom country home. Vaulted ceiling, quality carpet and vinyl throughout. Spacious kitchen, full basement, Maple Valley Schools. 1.23 acres on paved road. Ready for you to move into. $89,000 Great room with vaulted ceiling and slider to extended deck. First floor laundry. Customized kitchen with bleached oak cabinets, built in range and dishwasher. 3 bedrooms, master suite has walk-in closet. 2 full baths. Energy efficient. Ready to move into. starting at $5,900. Large subdivided lots, protected by restrictions, starting at $19,900 some wooded. Possible land contract available with small downpayment. VACANT LAND: We have lots Earlene J. King (517) 726-1122 Carol A. Patrick (517) 543-2004 Lloyd J. Eaton, Broker 1010 Eaton Green Drive, Charlotte Obituaries Verlin J. ‘Brownie1 Murphy— BAY CITY, TEXAS — Verlin J. (“Brownie”) Mur­ phy, 80, of 2016 Stonesthrow, Bay City, Texas, formerly of Nashville and Woodland, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1992, at Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Murphy was bom June 9, 1912, in Eaton County, the son of James Elba and Mary Agnes (Wilcutt) Murphy. He was raised in the Saddlebag Lake area of Sunfield Township and attended Woodland schools. He was married to the former Emily Jeanette Miller on Feb. 16, 1933, at Gresham, Eaton County. The couple lived near Woodland, then moved to Dearborn during World War II and returned to Woodland in 1945 to establish Murphy’s Poultry, which they owned and operated there and later in Murphy of Eaton Rapids; Nashville. In 1957 they mov- Susan Hinckley of Nashville; ed to Palacios, Texas, where and Juanita Ware of Bay City, they owned and operated Texas; 13 grandchildren; 18 Murphy’s Hardware store for great-grandchildren; a brother 10 years. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Clair C. MurIn 1968, they returned to phy of Battle Creek; sisters Michigan, where Mr. Murphy Norma Murphy of San Fran­ served as resident caretaker at cisco, Calif., Beatrice Posten Charlton Park until his retire- of Gakona, Alaska; and Laura ment in 1975. They then Jewell of Elkton, Maryland. returned to Texas, where he He was preceded in death was employed part-time at by a brother, Lawrence in hardware stores in Palacios 1989, and'sisters Ruth Murand later at Alpine. They phy in 1937, Barbara Sliter in moved to Bay City in 1990. 1978, and Daisy Johnson in Mr. Murphy was a 1963 1992. graduate of Reisch School of Cremation has been conAuctioneering at Mason City, ducted. A private memorial Iowa, and conducted auction service was held Friday, Nov. sales in Texas and Michigan 13, at Bay City. in the 1960s and ’70s. Memorial contributions He is survived by his wife, may be made to Charlton Jeanette, who resides in a nur­ Park, the American Cancer sing home at Columbus, Society, or to the charity of Texas; son David Murphy of one’s choice. Nashville; daughters Shirlee Cleo M. Ruddock— CLEVELAND - Cleo M. Ruddock, 72, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away Saturday, October 31, 1992 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. She was bom on October 1, 1920, in St. Clairville, New York to Clyde and Bessie Penhollow. Mrs. Ruddock lived in Hastings from 1972 to 1978, until moving to Winter Haven, Florida, 14 years ago. She married L.C. “TY” Ruddock on February 21,1948 in Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Ruddock was involved in youth programs and in the 1960s set up cheerleader prog­ rams for midget football. She was in charge of winter prog­ rams for the girls and fund rais­ ing. She also enjoyed crafts, dancing, bicycling, reading and gardening. Survivors include her husband; sons and daughtersin-law, Dr. Martin and Kathy of Chardon, Ohio, Michael, Sue, Scott, Julie of Portland, Oregon, James, Marcia, Marshall of Hastings; daughter and son-in-law, Linda, Dale, Matt, Andy and Timmy Keeler of Nashville; sisters, Fern Kennedy of California, Feryl Johnson of St. Clairville of New York and Claudia Cady of Cassadaga, New York; brother, Ken Penhollow of St. AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK Clairville, New York. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth R. in 1965; brother, Lee Penhollow; sister, Norma Jean Cole. Funeral services were held Monday, November 2 at Ritondaro Funeral Home, Chardon, Ohio with Reverend H.B. Magee of Chardon Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in North Canton Cemetery, North Canton, Ohio, by her son Kenneth. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Cleo Ruddock. Wayne H. Hill— HASTINGS - Wayne H. Hill, 69, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, November 15, 1992 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hill was bom in Charlotte on June 10,1923, the son of John and Grace (Murton) Hill. He attended schools in Williamsburg and Hastings. He served in the Army during World War II in the European Theater receiving the Purple Heart for wounds in three different battles in France. Corporal Hill also received two bronze stars and two oak leaf clusters. After the war he married Agnes Tarbet in Detroit on June 22, 1946. The couple lived in Barry County moving to Fenton in 1957, where he worked at Milford Proving Grounds for General Motors. Prior to that he was in heavy construction. He was past pres­ ident of Isaac Walton Conservation League in Holly, Charter and life member of VFW Post #8260 in Nashville; President of Dad’s Post in Nashville, Past Commander of VFW Post #8260, Past Quartermaster for the Bany-Eaton County Council of VFW. He enjoyed all sports especially hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and softball playing on four different teams. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton and Marvin Hill. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife, Agnes; children: Sandra Moore of Fenton, Karen (Harvey) Slavin of Adventura, Florida, Michael (Connie) Hill of Holly, Patrick (Vickie) Hill of Columbus, Ohio, Brian (Melanie) Hill of the United States Army; two grandchildren, Kim Marie Moore of Miami, Casey Dean Moore of Fenton; step­ two grandchildren, Mara and Amy Slavin, both of Florida; great­ grandson, Nicholas Dean Moore Perez of Florida; sisters-in-law, Ava Hill of Grand Rapids and Leota Hill of Battle Creek; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16 at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home with Reverend James Noggle officiating. Full military graveside honors at Hastings Township Cemetery by Nashville VFW Post #8260. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Obituaries continued next page— NOVEMBER 15-21, • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 1992 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • 16 • �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992_Page 7 Local fans are playoff bound These four Lions fans carried signs of support as they prepared to leave Saturday morning for the game at Ithaca. From leftt are Crystal Hubka, Jody Hickey, Kristi Priddy and Tracy Hickey. Maple Valley High junior class offers ‘give a kid a coat’ program * J.. *4 ''Him' l®ailtt® ®eaW®s s' taaiI tea® ' I “3&- JtEijj^. •ifcn I iJta^ faj/iafc fcjlfcta1 W M&JbL "tt rftyMWi ttyi iMta) fifth ite tatapptti fee fehfcW sni fctataW! Mi Fiiiu; in mH njjJ'gt.ta1.' ■» Sn,WW tai puteiWh jEii iiffitffll'fc MTS TS ssawiitoE: sri MtteW0 tan ii3®s . sO®*.1 jgn ftrisf ftrisfO®*11 VVF» OFr»-’ W«। Jjjj a- “*** jjj rts*** a Several needy Eaton Coun­ ty youngsters will have a cozier winter, thanks to Maple Valley’s Class of 1994. The juniors recently con­ ducted a drive to collect warm coats, hats and mittens to be distributed to underprivileged residents of the county. It is all part of the “Give a Kid a Coat” campaign being promoted by Lansing radio station Q-106. In addition to collecting the clothing, the Juniors decided to use class treasury funds to purchase ten new blankets to add to their contribution. Thursday, the collection of clothing and blankets was presented to Anna Barnhart and Carl Maxam, represen­ ting the Eaton County Senior Citizens and the Head Start program, overseers of the distribution. The donations will be made available to the public at the old Eaton County Courthouse at 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, where, Barnhart said, “Anyone can stop in” and register to receive needed items. There is no charge. The coat drive is just one of two community service pro­ jects the 118-member Class of ’94 has agreed to undertake this school year. “The juniors will commit a number of hours to communi­ ty service as part of an ongo­ ing program,” said teacher Norma Acker, who serves as the class advisor along with teacher Michael Schneiderhan. In the spring, said Acker, the students will volunteer to do various yard and household tasks for elderly or handicap­ ped residents of the Maple Valley community. Howard J. Edmonds— FM Winter Wonderland descends on valley The first measurable snowfall of the season began last Friday and by Saturday morning had turned the Maple Valley community into a winter wonderland,, as seen at Nashville's Thornapple River bridge. The storm delighted children and deer hunters, but not motorists. l#l ft############ Pets DOBERMAN-female, no papers, 4 years old, good with kids, $50. 852-9500. FOR SALE miniature poodle puppies, AKC registered, black, private home raised, clean excel­ lent care, vet checked, $200. 693-3026. *Q Phase II Havf IMfern Resale Clothing Tailoring GRAND OPENING! — In Our New Location — Real Estate OPEN HOUSE:Thursday November 19th, 4pm-7pm. Splendid estate, lakeside eliquence, sited on 8 acres, million dollar view. A MUST SEE!! 7207 Gurd Rd. Hastings. Coldwell Bankers United Charlotte, 517-543-5483 or call Rebecca Simmons 852-1611 Fri. & Sat., Nov. 20th & 21st upto...40% OFF Selected Items We have many more NEW items in stock. Free Refreshments • Free Drawing 130 S. Main (Across from Cappon’s in Nashville) 8Q 5FZO -S1771■ HOWARD J. EDMONDS December 15, 1911 in Balti­ more Township Barry County, the son of Wesley and Lulu 2395 South Bedford Road of (Hoffman) Edmonds. He was Hastings, passed away Friday, raised in Baltimore Township November 13, 1992 at and attended Dowling School. Pennock Hospital.. He was married to Agnes Mr. Edmonds was bom on McDonald on September 7, 1935 and lived in the Dowling area for a number of years before moving to Hastings in 1950. Mr. Edmonds owned and operated the former 3-A I Garage in Dowling for 15 years, an auto wrecking yard south of Hastings for 20 years l■>-t)o‘ and a delivery driver for the ilj! Hastings Reminder for 11 years, retiring in 1983. Prior to entering Pennock Hospital Mr. Edmonds had been a resident of Golden Moments Nursing the Franklin Home near Hastings for the Fund have increased out of the 44 i past seven months. He was a member of the And, while past performance cannot Hastins Seventh-Day Adven­ future results, Franklin managers 1: tist Church, Kaiser Auto Club­ Sea Region, Rolite Travel continue emphasize of and & Club, former member of the capital major Star Grange. ■% Mr. Edmonds is survived by utility companies his wife, Agnes; daughter, Janet Murphy of Lansing; son, located primarily high-growth areas of Jack Edmonds of Chester, Connecticut; four grandchil­ dren; one great-grandchild; today for free three step grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Reynolds of Phone 726-0580 Bedford, Hazel Standley of '•Vankhn ‘ ■ Augusta, Hilda Cardinal of UUliUca Fund Pontiac; two brothers, Horace STANLEY TRUMBLE C.L.U. Edmonds of Dowling and MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Hugh Edmonds of Hastings. Securities Broker I Dealer Member NASD ISIPC was preceded in death by $ oneHedaughter, Supervising Branch Office Located at: Joyce Roderick 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 » Ph. 627-1181 in 1965; brother, Harlan 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Edmonds. Yes! I would like a free prospectus containing more complete informatlion £ Funeral services will be held i 11:00 on the Franklin Utilities Fund, including charges and expenses. I will a.m. Tuesday, Novem­ read it carefully before I invest or send money. • si ber 17, at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Name $ Colburn officiating. Burial will be at the Dowling Address Cemetery. Memorial contributions City/State/Zip may be made to Hastings Daytime Phone Franklin Distributors, Inc. Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Howard J. Edmonds, 80, formerly of HASTINGS .PRICE buster HIUIPOGItHA Neuirogena’ Hand Cream FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND n Total dividends paid by Utilities 28 last years. guarantee to growth income as investment objectives. The fund invests in public in the nation. Call information. FRANKLIN! N SAI t PLICh .„........ n..w. il.ssMiuPttlynD < >111 P JMO I IMAI COST At IIP ktl U®____....... p.W IHEPAPEUIIC MINEPAI.ICE 8 07. CENTRUM SILVEPfiO’S CREST TOOTHPASTE 6.4 OZ. CREME EUCERIN Hineral Tee SCOPE CENTRUM COMBO I3O’.S 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE I s BREEZE OIL OF OLAV Ml UTPOGENA UANDCPFAM 3 07. ta -EUM)ucSKINaen( AtU.rr SLA I3RELZL CUPEL io non 13 cv. Prices Good thru Nov. 30,1992 852-0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. M �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 8 GRID WIN! 9 a time out before attempting to tie the bailgame with the two-point conversion. Then the Yellowjackets lined up in hopes of sending the game into a second extra session. Ithaca's quarterback rolled out and looked for an open re­ ceiver, but the Lions had them covered like a blanket, so the QB decided to keep the football and try to score the two points on his own. He didn't quite make it. continued from frontpage— Instead, he was nailed short on the 3-yard line by Maple Valley's Jeremy Smith and Bret Flower, which gave the Lions their first ever regional Class CC trophy. Ithaca scored first in the ballgame, with 5:16 to go in the first quarter, on a 2-yard pass, but the extra point kick was wide, which gave the Yellowjackets a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. With 10:11 to go in the half, the Lions answered with a 20-yard touchdown run by Scott English and a Tom Snyder two-point conversion run for an 8-6 lead. Both teams used strong de­ fenses in the second quarter by stopping a couple of nice drives. At the half, Maple Valley held onto its 8-6 lead. In die third period, Ithaca's QB was sacked in the back­ field by Mike Trowbridge for a 12-yard loss, which took a Maple Valley's Nikki Grinage rushes for 6 yards before being tackled in the Lions' 22-20 overtime regional-championship victory over Ithaca Saturday. Photo by Perry Hardin. Dan Finkler holds Maple Valley's first Class CC regional championship trophy after the Lions' exciting 22-20 OT victory over Ithaca Saturday. Photo by Perry Hardin. haca^n^hP^nV^i^hT^ a Yellowjacket tackler during the Lions' win over wfth^80va?dX n??? L hampionshipb game. Engdlish led Maple Valley in rushing wnn so yards on 22 carries. Photo by Perry Hardin. lot of air out of the Yellow­ jackets and sparked the Lions on their next offensive pos­ session. Maple Valley started the" drive on Ithaca's 47 and ended up gambling on a fourth down and two. A Yellow­ jacket face mask penalty gave the Lions a first down. On the very next play Gam threw a 12-yard TD pass to Kale Dipert, but the extra­ point kick failed, due to a fumbled snap. The Lions led 14-6 to end the third quarter. Ithaca came out on fire in the fourth quarter and was de­ termined to tie the ballgame. The Yellowjackets marched down field by using a good passing game and a little bit of luck. On a second down and nine play, Ithaca's QB threw near the end zone, but a Lion de­ flected the ball, which practi­ cally landed in a Yellowjacket receiver's hands on the 1-yard line. Ithaca punched it in on a 1yard quarterback keeper with 7:21 left in the fourth quarter. The Yellowjackets then tied the game at 14 all with a suc­ cessful two-point conversion pass play. A couple of failed offensive drives on both sides sent the game into the thrilling over­ time ending. Maple Valley had 166 yards rushing and Gam completed 6 of 12 passes for 42 yards and threw two interceptions. The Lions also collected 13 first downs. The weather might have played a role, as the Lions fumbled the football an unusually high three times in the game. "Maple Valley did have quite a few turnovers in the game, but they were able to play over that," said Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. English led the Lions in rushing with 80 yards on 22 carries, followed by Nikki Grinage, 67 yards on 14 car­ ries. Grinage caught three passes for 22 yards, while Hopkins caught two passes. "Our offensive line did an outstanding job: Joel Butler, Dan Finkler, Seth Kangas, Carl Mazurek, Brent Stine, Josh Goodman, Steve Hop­ kins, Kale Dipert and Tony Hansen," said Mittelstaedt. "They did a great job of open­ ing holes and the running backs blocked well for each other also. "The defense played very well. Even though they gave up quite a few points, they sure didn't give up much yardage." Snyder led Maple Valley with nine tackles, followed by Grant Simpson, eight; Mike Trowbridge, seven; Chris Harmon, six and Brent Stine, five. Ithaca, which only had four first downs, rushed for 77 yards total and 7 of 14 in passing for 73 yards. An Ithaca defensive back knocks a Hail-Mary pass away from Maple Valley's Tony Hansen during the Lions’ regional-championship win over the Yellowjackets Saturday. �The Mople Volley News, Noshville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 9 1992 Football Regional 3 Class CC Champions Maple Valley will meet Det. St. Martin Deporres for State Semi-Finals Saturday, Nov. 21 at Marshall • 1:30 p.m. Spectator bus will leave at 11:15 a.m. Saturday. Tickets available at Maple Valley Tuesday, Nov. 17 to Nov 20. Sales end at 11:00 a.m. Girls’ Varsity Basketball are new S.M.A.A. League Champions Hastings City Bank 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 The Carpenter’s Den Nashville Feed & Seed 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9393 Goodtime Pizza „ Nancy’s Beauty Shop 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Musser Service 160 S. Main Nashville Phone 852-9446 Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc. Sport Stuff 224 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 Hecker Agency Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Homes 204 N. Queen St. Nashville • 517-852-0840 Bob’s Service Shop 225 N. Main Nashville Phone 852-9680 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Wolever’s Real Estate Dorothy’s Hair Salon Wheeler’s Marine Service 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 265 W. Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 S. M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Mace Pharmacy Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Eaton Federal Savings Bank Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0181 Fax 726-0060 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 233 N. Main, Nashville 852-0713 • Mon.-Sat. 8-5 207 North Main Street Nashville Phone 852-0845 Mapes Family Florist Kent Oil and Propane Nashville Locker Service Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 107 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2050 M-66 at S. Village Limits Nashville • 852-9210 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 The Ole Cookstove Citizen’s Elevator Company Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Maple Valley Real Estate 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 227 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Hometown Lumber State Farm Insurance 219 S. State Nashville Phone 852-0882 — Ruth Hughes — 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 174 S. Main, Vermontville Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9481 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17. 1992 — Page 10 Coloring Contest MAPLE rCOL O Mf/n a Prize! Color a Picture! As-00 TWO Color one of these pretty Christmas story pictures, fill in the blanks, and take it to the SPONSOR STORE before November 24. Our Christmas Coloring Contest is open to all girls and boys 10 years or younger except children of employees of SPONSOR STORE orthe Maple Valley News Winners of the contest will be announced in the Maple Valley News Mom Entries must be in by Noon, Tues., Nov. 24. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian or parents may drop off entries for their children. HURRY UP AND ENTER ... AND WIN! CONTEST RULES ... Get your crayons and join in the fun of entering the "Christmas Coloring Contest" in this issue of the Maple Valley News. Six Gift Certificates to be awarded to winners. Your entry just might be one that is selected, so get busy and color all of the drawings and take your finished pictures to the stores and businesses who have sponsored each particular drawing you have colored. Entries must be in by noon Tues., Nov. 24. Prizes will be awarded in two separate age categories; one for children six and under and the other for kids seven to ten. The first place winner in each category will be awarded a $25 Gift Certificate in each each age bracket, 2nd place a $20 Gift Certificate and third, $10 Gift Certificate. The certificate must be used toward the purchase of any item (or items) in any of the participating businesses. The stocking hung by the chimney with care. NAME Look at all the gifts Santa put under the tree. NAM ADDRESS AGE NAM ADDRESS PHONE 16853441 225 N. Main Street, Nashville Phone 852-9680 AGE Christmas is a time for all the sweetest of things. ADDRESS PHONE WHEELER MARINE SERVICE 728 Durkee (M-66), Nashville Phone 852-9609 AGE PHONE COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE 113 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1551 �The **°P'e Valley News Nashville Tuesday November 17. 1992 — Page 11 The Great Christmas Tree of Love NAME __ ADDRESS AGE PHONE Eaton Federal Toys...toys...toys... one for every girl and boy. NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE AGE Nashville Feed & Seed 301 S. Main, Nashville 127 S. Main, Nashville 852-9393 852-2070 give holiday spirits a lift. ___________________ NAME__ ADDRESS _______________ ADDRESS AGE PHONE PHONE ^HA RDWARE * C00DS Toni’s Style Shop 111 N. Main, Nashville 852-9192 PHONE Nashville Family Chiropractic Center NAME AGE Santa knows if your naughty or nice. Home for the Holidays PHONE — 852-0713 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 12 Maple Valley Co-op Nursery seeking financial assistance Teacher Marilyn Swiatek enlisted the help of David Terpening in reading a story to other children at the nursery school last Thursday morning. a public awareness campaign, seeking help from local ser­ vice organizations and the community at large to help the school meet its financial obligations. The nursery school quarters are provided rent free in the United Methodist Annex building on Washington Street at Queen. Two years ago volunteers of the community pitched in to bring the building up to code for licens­ ing by the state Dept, of Social Services. In addition to paying for tutition, special equipment fees and other expenses, parents of the children must agree to volunteer on a rotating basis to serve as teacher’s aides and janitorial staff. Marilyn Swiatek of Hastings has been teacher at the school for the past five years. Last week a “Can Our Debts” campaign was launch­ ed by the school board. Dona­ tions canisters placed in local businesses for two weeks will seek public help to support the nursery school as a valuable community asset. “Invest in tomorrow; donate today. The seedlings of the future need your help,” is the slogan being used in the campaign. Fund-raisers have helped bolster the Co-op coffers in the past and more are in the works. A bake sale was to be held last Saturday and another set for Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank and at Patches ’n Posies in Vermontville. Also, a gift wrap sales is be­ ing spearheaded by Sharon Curtis. “The nursery shcool is not in danger of closing its doors tomorrow,” concluded Kir­ chhoff, “but we do have a financial need that must be addressed.” Any suggestions for meeting the need will be welcome, she added. One bit of information she recently learned could be of help, said Kirchhoff. She said financial assistance for nursery school tuition may be available through the Depart­ ment of Social Services for children of qualified families. Co-op school board officers were busy at work last Thursday preparing donation canisters for their solitication blitz. From left are President Karen Kirchhoff, Vice President Anne Woodman and Treasurer Sharon Elzinga. by Susan Hinckley NOTICE OF SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT Sealed bids will be received by the Barry County Road Commission at their office, 1845 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 1992 on the following used equipment: 2 - 1977IH 5000 Paystar 38,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, Do-All Body with Spinner Attachment, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 1 - 1976 IH 5000 Paystar 38,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, Air-Flow Body with Spinner Attachment, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 1 - 1976 IH 5000 Paystar 38,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, Galion 8 yd Dump Box, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 2 - 1975 IH 5000 Paystar 41,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, 8 yd Dump Box, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 2 - 1974 IH 5000 Paystar Tandems, 53,360 G.V.W., 6-71 Turbo Detroit, 5 + 4 Way Trans, 44,000 lb Rears, 12 yd Dump Box, Frt Plow Hitch 3 - Gledhill 812S - Tailgate Sander & Spinners Assemblies 1 - Ford 917 Flail Mower, 6 ft Cut A more detailed list is available at the Barry County Road Commission office. All used equipment to be sold “As Is" with no warran­ ty either written or implied. All bids must be in sealed envelopes plainly marked as to their contents. The items for sale may be inspected at the Road Com­ mission Garage at 1845 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan during the normal working hours of 6:45 A.M. - 3:15 P.M., Monday - Friday. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN Robert D. Russell, Chairman Norman Jack Lenz, Member John Barnett, Member Staff Writer The recession is pinching lots of family and business budgets, and the Maple Valley Co-op Nursery budget is no exception. The 18-year-old Nashville institution is suffering an economic crunch that threatens to cut its operating hours. “At this moment we are getting by month to month,” says Co-op President Karen Kirchhoff. The school operates Tuesdays and Thursdays, of­ fering two-hour morning and afternoon sessions. Each youngster attends school for two hours daily, twice a week. Monthly tuition of $30 per child must cover the cost of the teacher’s salary, supplies, utilities, and insurance. “In brief, unbudgeted ex­ penditures we were required to make this year for liability insurance, code compliance and utility costs have left the nursery school with a $1,000 deficit,” said Kirchhoff. Liability insurance alone runs $775 per year. At a November 4 meeting, the Co-op parents unanimous­ ly turned down a proposed tui­ tion increase. The school now has an enrollment of 24 children in the 3- to 4-year-old range. “We are looking at having to eliminate afternoon ses­ sions,” notes Kirchhoff, but she adds that this will be done only as a “last resort.” Co-op parents are mounting Special activities outside the classroom are enjoyed by families of the Co-op Nursery. At the recent Family Fun Day at the Kirchhoff home near Vermontville, Edsel Paige gave the youngsters rides in a wagon pull­ ed by his mules "Pat" and “Pearl.” The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone who bought & sold the lottery tickets! POST BUILDING CONCRETE COVILLE CONSTRUCTION No job too small. Call 945-5374 REMODELING HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property 1 < ' 58 - GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 •fifefif । taxes, IRS liens stop fore- ' closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, \ cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTSI If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage COOPER —& M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories On M-66 in Woodbury —just north of railroad tracks Kirt Petersen, Owner 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa. MI 48849 (616) 374-1200 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17. 1992 - age ‘Hope for Forgiveness’ film to be shown here World Wide Pictures, the audio-visual ministry of Billy Graham Evangelistic Associa­ tion, will present “Hope for Forgiveness” Saturday even­ ing at Peace United Methodist Church of Nashville. The film focuses on the fact that all make mistakes and feel like failures at one time or another. Then eventually peo- pie give into guilt and ques­ tion, “Does it have to be this way? Then people ask, “Can we ever learn to forgive ourselves and others again?” Billy Graham says, “We’ve all sinned and are under the judgment of God. If you turn to Christ and trust only in the cross and blood of Christ, He will forgive.” The story is based on a husband-wife relationship and their struggle to hold the mar­ riage together. “Hope for Forgiveness” is one of the four new dramatic films in the Hope series featuring Billy Graham. The films are being shown every Saturday night in November at 7 p.m. The Rev. Jim Noggle and the people of Peace United Methodist Church invite the public to attend Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. The church Eaton Extension Home Economist honored — Enjoying playtime on some of the equipment at the Co-op Nursery are Sarah Trumble, Salena Woodma n and Michael Chapman. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Brad Cushing would like to thank the commun­ ity, friends and relatives who have shown overwhelming support and sympathy. Thank you to Rick Genther for your special efforts through this difficult time. A big thanks to Pastor George Speas for his wonderful words of comfort A very special thank you to my family and close friends who were there every minute I needed them with love and support. All our love Lori, Marcus, Taylor and Chase CARD OF THANKS I deeply appreciate all of the visits, cards, phone calls, flowers and other gifts I recieved, and the prayers offered in my behalf, while I was in the hospital and since returning home. Special thanks to family and friends for their help, and to Doctors Stuart and Brasseur and the nurses and ambulance crew. Mabie Booher EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of ... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies HAVE YOU THANKED a Support Staffer lately? Novem­ ber 18th is Education Support Personnel Day. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 fL South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. _______ . VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5-days/ 4-nights. Underbooked! Must sell! $249/couple. Limited tickets. 407-331-7818, ext.495, Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. EVERYONE BENEFITS from the work of our Support Staff. November 18th is Education Support Personnel Day. Community Notices THIS WEEKS MAPLE VALLEY Athletic Boosters Lottery Winner is: GARY HAMILTON.______________ WE’RE ALL PARTNERS IN LEARNING Wednesday, November 18th is Education Support Personnel Day. TOOLS ’ Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. Mona Ellard, Eaton County Extension home economist, was among six Michigan Ex­ tension home economists win­ ning regional awards from the National Association of Ex­ tension Home Economists (NAEHE) for communication and media excellence. Sandra Draheim of Kent County placed first in the in­ structional videotape category for a videotape promoting discussion of education fun­ ding reform in Michigan. Us­ ing the National Issues Forum format, the videotape en­ courages audiences to form opinions on this complex pro­ blem and share their view­ points with policy makers. Other regional winners were Lynn Himebauch and Jeanne Clark, Genesee Coun­ ty; Pat Lamison, Ingham County; and Kristel Wiesner, Benzie County. The awards were presented at the NAEHE annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in September. Z Z#£ Gifts from the Hand & Heart Furniture * Hardwood Boxes Baskets m Collectible Santas Country Paintings & Much More Saturday, November 28 9:OO to 5:00 Sunday, November 29 12:OO to 4:00 Arline, Lyle & Mary Hokanson Paula & Gerald Cole Jill Booher Patty Cooley 726-0088 10070 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVlLLfi 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Chester Township Hall on Mulliken Rd. between M-50 & Vermontville Hwy. Charlotte, Michigan —Look to the future with— 'Olympian high performance vinyl replacement windows ALL WINDOWS: 100% solid vinyl — the best man-made resister to heat and cold. Maintenance free — won’t peel, chip, swell or rot — no painting! Easy cleaning — clean both sides of nearly all styles from indoors. Custom fit — made to your specifications; minimizes installation time, hassles, and expenses. Quiet comfort — outside noises cut down up to 50%. Beauty — improves both the appearance and value of your home. Double Hung & Slider Features: Full 1” insulating glass plus double-weather­ stripped interlock between sashes keep your home free of drafts. Tilt-in sash for safe, easy cleaning indoors. Reinforced sash corners for better seal, neater looks. Sloped sill drains water away from home; no need for measures to vent accumulated moisture. Dual durometer glazing with flexible vinyl “fingers” seals the glass and frame tightly — no air leaks or wind rattle. Cam-action security latch for added peace of mind; limit-lock tab restricts forcible entry while allowing partial ventilation. Premium weatherstripping with solid center fin maintains a constant seal. HOMETOWN? --- L-U-M-B--E-R-Y-A--R-D--852-0882 219 S. State, Nashville (517) is located on M-79 at the cor­ ner of Barryville Road, just 316 miles west of Nashville. There is no charge for the film, however a free-will of­ fering will be accepted to help with expenses. There will also be nursery care provided. For more information about this and other ministries of Peace United Methodist Church, call the parish office at 517-852-1993. VISA �The Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 14 Caroilers sing of a time of giving, to all good creatures on earth living. Row silently the wondrous gift is giyen...so God imparts to human hearts the blessing of His Haven. Away in the manger. NAME NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE PHONE AGE Maple Valley Concrete Wolever’s Real Estate South side of Nashville on M-66 126 S. Main, Nashville 852 1900 852-1501 Christmas trees all a-sparkle make the holidays a marvel. NAME NANCY'S BEAUTY SHOP 157 S. Main Street, Vermontville AGE THE OUTPOST 151 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1000 For Christmas I want a friend to play with all year long. ADDRESS ADDRESS PHONE PHONE NAME NAME ADDRESS AGE Drumming up the Christmas spirit! AGE PHONE GOODTIME PIZZA 105 N. Main, Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 AGE PHONE Hastings City Bank NASHVILLE OFFICE 852-0790 203 N. Main, Nashville • �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. November 17. 1992 — Page 15 A snowman smiles thru the sleet & ice, he thinks the weather is kind of nice! Santa knows that Christmas is here, It’s his favorite time of the year. NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE AGE South End MUSSER SERVICE 160 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9446 PARTY STORE 637 S. Main, Nashville • 852-9822 May the Christmas Angel make your Christmas bright! Ho...ho...ho in my sleigh your present goes. NAME NAME PHONE MACE PHARMACY 219 Main SI. Nashville Ph. 852-0845 AGE Santa’s helpers are busy this year Making presents for all his friends so dear. NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS AGE PHONE ADDRESS PHONE CARL’S MARKET Nashville, Michigan AGE PHONE VILLAGE HAIR PORT Main Street, Vermontville Phone 726-0257 �The Mople Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday, November 17, 1992 — Page 16 Vermontville woman advances to national pageant Finals Rodeo, and event known as the “superbowl” of rodeo. Major sponsors of the pageant include Wrangler Jeans, Justin Boots, Las Vegas Events, Resistol Hats, The American Quarter Horse Association, Dallas Western Wear Market, Rodeo America, Miller Harness Company, Gist Inc., Courts Saddlery, The Flamingo Hilton Model, and The Pro­ fessional Rodeo Cowboys Association. States and attend more than 100 rodeo performances dur­ ing her reign, logging more than 100,000 travel miles dur­ ing the year. “Miss Rodeo America is the liaison between the public and people involved in Rodeo,” said Stacey Talbott, the 1992 M iss Rodeo America from Wyoming.” “She’s a positive role model for people of all ages and the sport of rodeo. The Miss Rodeo American Pageant kicks off the National industry before a winner is selected. Gardner will not compete in Las Vegas for prizes, in­ cluding a career scholarship, western apparel and product totaling more than $40,000 Wrangler, the official shirt and jean sponsor of Miss Rodeo America, has alone donated $30,000 to the MRA scholarship fund. Wrangler also has begun using the reigning Miss Rodeo America in one of its advertising cam­ paigns for its Tuxedo Western Blouse. If crowned, Gardner will Christine Gardner of Ver­ montville has been selected to represent Michigan in the 1993 Miss Rodeo America (MRA) Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 29-Dec. 5. Gardner. 21, will be among 29 competing for this year’s crown at the 37th annual pageant Contestants at the national pageant compete in the categories of personality, horsemanship and appearance. Throughout the competition finalists are quizzed on critical issues facing the country and the rodeo Summary of Regular Meeting CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING November 4, 1992 December 10,1992 • 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: Boucher and Associates are requesting a change in zoning for property they own in section 25 from Rural Residential District to Planned Unit Development District. Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk Christine Gardner travel the country, promoting the sport of rodeo and westernwear industries through guest appearances, speeches and philanthropic projects. As an ambassador (517)726-0181 niHAaiifll 144 SOUTH nwf1 STRecr MCRMOnTMILLC. MICHIGAN 49096 IWlUCIIONCCPS G BCMTQRslO JUST LISTED! Hastings good 3 bedroom home located close to schools. Appraised above asking price of $35,000. Good land contract terms. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (M-100) JUST LISTED! Country home with barn and buildings. Excellent location. Call for details. Kathy Hansbarger, 852-2280. (CH-121) for rodeo good will, she will travel throughout the United Vermontville Chamber plans holiday dinner Vermontville Chamber of Commerce will have a Christmas dinner on Monday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. Chamber members are sponsoring a “Shop in Ver­ montville Raffle”. Winners will be announced that even­ ing. Christmas lighting win­ ners also will be awarded that evening. The public is invited to the dinner. Tickets are $7.50 and are available at Patches ‘N Posies, Vermontville Hard­ ware and The Ole Cookstove. For more information call 726-1350. Heart Forum to be held Nov. 17 in Charlotte Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres. Garage, first floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) 16 acres of land with 1991 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and a 36x60 pole barn. Possible contract terms. Priced in the mid 60's. (1-107) L-110. Approx. 106 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on Thornapple River, frontage on 3 roads. Perked. Excellent contract terms. 1-107. 16 acres of vacant land. Contract terms. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Contract terms. 1-106. Approx. 30 acres of land that has been perked. .Contract terms. 122' > acre farm sold in three parcels near Springport........................ on Thursday, November 5! The following properties were SOLD AT AUCTION on Friday, November 6 for the Ionia County Road Commission: 4'/i acres located near Lyons............................. .$14,000 CASH! 60 acres located near the Ionia High School.... $72,000 CASH! 20 acres located near the Portland High School $41,000 CASH! WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan llansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! “Getting to the Heart of the Matter,” a free forum on heart disease and cardiac rehabilitation, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Michigan Room at Charlotte High School. George Kleiber, D.O., will be the presenter. Dr. Klieber is an associate with the Thoracic Car­ diovascular Institute in Lans­ ing, a staff cardiologist with Ingham Medical Center, and is affiliated with Hayes Green Beach Hospital’s Cardiac Clinics. He is also an associate clinical professor with the Department of Internal Medicine, College of Human Medicine, and professor of Cardiology/Intemal Medicine at Michigan State University. Following Dr. Kleiber’s presentation there will be time for questions and answers. “Heart wise” refreshments will be served. This free forum is spon­ sored by the Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital Cardiac Clinics and the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. Community Notices CRAFT SALE several families, Nov. 21, from 9-5 at 410 Queen St., Nashville. Action taken by Castleton Twp. Bd. 11/04/92: 1. Amend budget increase Election $400 and decrease Gen. Fund Bal. $400. 2. Tabled action on Twp. Hall Plans until after Nov. 20. 3. Twp. meetings to be held at Fire Barn if approved. 4. Resolutions passed in honor of retiring Castleton Trustee Rasey and Maple Grove Treasurer Starring. 5. Approved the following bills: J.W. Cooley............... $938.57 N. Rasey.........................83.12 H.C. Bank..................... 725.36 Michigan Bell..................23.42 Sarah Stoll................... 110.82 Janet Adams.................. 73.66 Ada Yaudes................... 90.51 Janet Ward.....................55.88 Phyllis Rizor................... 10.17 J. Jarvie....................... 510.00 W. Wilson........................83.12 C. Chapman.................150.00 J. Jarvie............................45.68 Belva Barry...................... 83.82 Rae Murphy.................... 86.36 Marj. Wolff......................35.57 War. Travoli.....................45.73 V. of Nash...................... 120.00 L. Pixley........................ 496.17 1. Mitchell...................... 450.00 Cons. Pow....................... 38.85 L. Wilson.......................... 22.18 Virg. DeLong................... 71.12 Sharon Brumm................ 55.88 Norma Varney.................50.80 Don Sopjes.................... 180.00 Twp. Imp. Fund BiII equals B.C.R.C., $2160.00 Balances:Gen. Fund -$74,048.07, Fire Voted $46,963.09;Amb. Voted -$48,594.72; Twp. Imp. $54,273.54;PPC#1 - $593.17; #2, $242.46. (398) Summary of Regular Meeting CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BOARD October 7, 1992 Action taken: 1. Directed Spitzley to draw up plans for Floor Plan I. 2. Directed Mitchell to eradicate multiflower roses at Hosmer. , 3. Went on record as supporting recycling of all recyclable plastics that are accepted at plastic pro­ cessing plant in Ionia. 4. Approved minutes Sept. 2 and 15. Filed Treasurer's report for audit showing: Gen Fund Bal. $82,268.62; Fire Vot. Bal. $47,287.09; Amb. Vot Bal. $48,541.45; Twp. Impl Bal. $56,423.43. 5. Approved following Bills: Doubleday Bros... Consumers Power J. Jarvie................ W. Wilson............. L. Mitchell............ Ml Bell................... Cast/MG/N/Fire... CDB Grant............. M. V. News........... C. Chapman......... L. Pixley................ St. of Ml................. $717.75 ... 31.89 .510.02 ..83.12 ...450.00 .. 29.96 3750.00 ..500.00 ...26.60 ..150.00 ..496.17 ..280.47 L. Wilson.......................... 24.94 M. V. News...................... 63.40 Quill.................................. 61.68 Nash. Lions....................... 3.60 Foote, Lloyd................. 1725.00 J.W. Cooley................... 938.60 N. Rasey.......................... 83.12 H.C. Bank.................... 729.48 Postmaster................... 131.25 J. Jarvie........................... 23.02 Cast/MG/N Amb.......... 000.00 Twp. Imp. Bill: J.W. Cooley, 73.80 COBB ffiDJ MUta* Richard R. Cobb, owner"* mick lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM F. • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION EH STA-RITE PUMPS HH Do-it-yourself • IIA” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 17, 1992 _Page 17 M V Vermontville Congregationalists dedicate new church wing AWW . *sSm lKi A clock for the Children's Chapel was given in memory of Carl and Jane Thrun by their family (from left) Justin, Terri and David Thrun; Cathy, Scott and Lindsey McCloud; and Darrin Thrun. Missing is Karen Welcher and family. .N^iKl! t*iK l!% Nt M’% Nt* ’».ul "“ g Taking part in the ceremony were (from left) Marjorie Walbridge, moderator of the Michigan Conference, and the Revs. Sally J. Nolen, Paul Mergener and Susan Word. wSlC'wS wl'w '-ftu Kun ‘•S •S» "JlSJi M “«i» v S■ u1» M»Su Ku# u# M»Su Km *.d^ .d^ i i-V'-li ■---^ Lld^ Ai Ku -■-s« K»b -jm W^' W ^' '-nil --Uj feu '* -4j| -JU KS‘* *£ StaS.1* taS. ■Wfe^ MW« k S^ff total) [W«lt Nursery room furniture was presented in memory of Reinhart and Polly Zemke by family members (from left) Edith Grashius, Margaret Cook and Mary Zemke. Missing from photo is Jeanne Booher. UelltdnltnHMk iiKodBSurt^ data ore wt^l* School Lunch Menus itoio. ^Wis^1^1' Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov. 18 ♦Salad, *Beef Stroganoff, ♦Com Dog, fruit juice, peas, salad bar. Thursday, Nov. 19 ♦Salad, *Bar B.Q./bun, ♦Tuna Sandwich, sweet potatoes, apple, salad bar. Friday, Nov. 20 ♦Salad, * Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, peaches. Monday, Nov. 23 ♦Salad, *French bread piz­ za, baked beans, fruit juice. Tuesday, Nov. 24 ♦Salad, *Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, dress­ ing, corn, cranberry sauce, bread and butter. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Nov. 18 Salmon pattie, mashed potatoes, peach, toasted bun. Thursday, Nov. 19 Pizza, baked beans, pear. Friday, Nov. 20 Egg pattie/biscuit, cheese stix, juice, fresh fruit. Monday, Nov. 23 Goulash, green beans, fruit mix, peanut butter sandwich. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Ham pattie/bun, tater rounds, peach, pudding. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. The new educational wing recently added to Vermont­ ville’s First Congregational Church was dedicated at a special service Sunday, Nov. 8. The new facility, called the Christian Education Center, houses Sunday School rooms, a nursery and a church office. The architectural style of the new addition blends with the 1862 church to which it is attached. Ministers and guests taking part in the dedication service were the Rev. Susan Word, current interim minister; the Rev. Paul Mengener of Eaton Rapids, former interim minister; the Rev. Sally J. Nolen of Lansing, minister from 1987-91; and Marjorie Walbridge, moderator of the Michigan Conference. The Rev. Nolen received special honors at the service in recognition of her faith and commitment to the congrega­ tion. Her portrait was presented by her family for placement in the new wing. Other gifts included nursery furniture given by the Reinhart and Polly Zemke family in their memory and a clock for the Children’s Chapel given by the family of Carl and Jane Thrun in their memory. About 100 persons were present for the service held at 3 p.m. In recognition of the historic ties of the church, portions of the program were taken from the dedication ser­ vice of the church’s Griswold Room held on June 5, 1955. A portrait of the Rev. Sally Nolen was presented by her family. With her is her husband. Dr. Arthur Nolen. Auto Parts & Service Center Simplicity Lawn & Garden Equipment Snapper Mowers, Tillers & Snow Blowers ®re?.‘ B C S Tillers Ohio Steel Carts & Rollers We Stock Parts For: Briggs & Stratton Tecumseh Kohler Snapper • Simplicity & others • • • • _ ol used mowers We service most makes & models of lawn tractors, mowers, tillers, snow blowers, etc. Snowthrower's Pre-Snow Sale Specially Priced! Bring in that lawn or garden tractor, mower or tiller for service before you store it for winter. Pick up ______ and re-delivery service is also available!_______ ______130 S. Main St., Vermontville (517)726-0569 ALL-NEW HO-TO 145-HP JOHN DEERE 7000 SERIES TRACTORS TWO ALLNEWPOWERSHIFTABLE TRANSMISSIONS Maplewood School Wednesday, Nov. 18 Nacho chips with meat and chips, green beans, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Thursday, Nov. 19 Burritos, corn, pickles, fruit, salad. Friday, Nov. 20 Pizza, peas, pickles, pears. Monday, Nov. 23 Scalloped potatoes, green beans, peanut butter sand­ wich, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, com, cranberries, bread and butter sandwich, pumpkin pudding. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. ■ All-new 16-speed PowrQuad™ transmission provides four powershift speeds in four fullysynchronized ranges. Both transmissions let you shift easily from forward to reverse without clutching, to make loader work even more productive. ■ All-new ultra-deluxe 19-speed Power Shift transmission offers even smoother shifting and more speed choices. CHECK OUT THE FLEX ADVANTAGE FINANCING ANALL-NEWBREED OFPOWER THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 �Th* Maple Volley New*. No*h»ille Tuesday. November 17. 1992 — Poge 18 Lion eagers win battle with Olivet for SMAA crown Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese probably didn't mind being wrong this one time. Before the season began, Reese said of his young, in­ experienced team, “It's defi­ nitely going to be a rebuild­ ing year. Our goal is to finish .500 for the year." Good thing the Lions eagers didn't listen to their coach this time, because they finished a fine season by out­ playing Olivet 69-44 in the final game, which gave them sole possession of first place in the SMAA with a 14-6 overall record, 5-1 in the league. But to be fair, Reese also Words for the ‘Y’s Indoor Soccer The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty is offering an indoor soccer program to t kids at Fuller Street Elementary on Saturday mornings. Boys and girls are encouraged to come and learn the basics of soccer. First-, second- and third-graders play from 9 to 10 a.m. and fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders play from 10 to 11 a.m. The pro­ gram runs Saturdays through Dec. 5. Kids should wear gym shoes, heavy socks and the cost is $2 per Saturday. Call the Y office for more information. New Office The Y office has a new location. It is now located at 234 E. State St. in Hastings. The phone number is still 945-4574. United way Funding The YMCA is a Barry County United Way Agency and receives a large portion of its funding from those who contribute to the United Way’s annual drive. Thanks to hundreds of United Way supporters, the YMCA can continue to offer quality programs for those who live, work and play in Barry County. said, "By the time we get to mid-season, these girls will be extremely competitive and hard to beat" Olivet (10-10, 4-2) could have shared the crown with Maple Valley with a victory, but instead shared second place with Battle Creek St. Philip, which won the league title last year. Last year, the Lions fin­ ished second to St Philip. In Maple Valley's Class C district tournament at Pe­ wamo-Westphalia, the Lions will play Fulton (4-14) at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pewamo (10-8) plays Car­ son City (5-13) at 7 p.m. tonight. The winner among these four teams will advance to Kalamazoo Christian to play the Battle Creek Pennfield district winner. "I was kind of happy for the girls," said Reese. "They have an opportunity to get to the finals if they just play well. Anything can happen if you can get there.” Against Olivet, Maple Val­ ley jumped out to a 13-2 lead to start the ballgame and held CHOICES a 36-16 lead at halftime. The Lions outscored the Eagles 33-28 in the second half to secure the win. "We developed a little char­ acter with our double-over­ time loss," said Reese, of his team's 66-58 loss to Bath last Wednesday. Jennifer Phenix led Maple Valley with 12 points, 12 re­ bounds and six steals, fol­ lowed by Nicole Kirwin, 10 points and Stephanie Bouwens, Holly Taylor and Dana Hasselback, with eight points each. Hasselback also grabbed five rebounds, while Bouwens led the Lions with four assists and Joy Stine and Phenix had three apiece. Bouwens and Stine had three steals each for the Lions. In a double-overtime loss to Bath last Wednesday, the Lions had a 13-10 lead at the end of the first quarter, but trailed 24-22 at halftime. Maple Valley outscored the Bees 26-24 to send the game into the first OT. Both teams scored eight points in the first extra ses­ sion, but Bath outscored the Lions 10-2 in the second OT to grab the victory. The Bees took advantage of Lions' fouls late in the second OT by nailing eight free throws. Maple Valley fouled several times while trying to stop the clock late in the bailgame. "It was an excellent high school basketball game," said Reese. "Both teams had an opportunity to win." Phenix led the Lions with 16 points, 10 rebounds and six steals, while Stine added 14 points and three steals and Kirwin 11 points. Bouwens led Maple Valley with four assists, followed by Phenix with three. Baths' Kim Kibby scored 28 points to lead the Bees to victory. Maple Valleyjayvee basketball team ends season at 10-10 The Maple Valley junior varsity girls’ basketball team ended its season with a split last week against Bath and Olivet, finishing 10-10 overall and second in the SMAA at 4-2. On Friday, Nov. 13, the Lions ended their season by beating Olivet 44-27. The Lions jumped out to an early 9-4 lead at the end of one period, but the Eagles came back to trail 18-17 at the half. The second half was all Lions, who outscored the Eagles 26-10 en route to their victory. All eight Maple Valley players scored in the game. Jody Hickey led the scoring with 10 points, while Robin Hale chipped in nine. On Wednesday night, Nov. 11, the Lions fell to Bath 53-52. The Lions took the early lead 14-11 at the end of one quarter, but fell behind at the half 25-23. The Bee’s kept their advantage at the end of three leading 39-36. In the fourth quarter, the Lions pulled to within two points with one second left on the clock. Bath fouled and the Lions had two freethrows and a chance to tie the game. Maple Valley missed both freethrows, but Tracy Hickey grabbed the rebound and made the hoop at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. In the OT, Bath again took the lead by one point with six seconds to go. Maple Valley had a chance to win the game, but the last shot fell short giv­ ing the Bees the victory. Nicole Reid and Hickey led the Lions with 15 points apiece, while Hale added seven. SMAA to add three new teams next year The Southern Michigan Athletic Association (SMAA) will have three new members entering the league beginning in the 1993-94 school year. Dansville, Lansing Chris­ tian and Leslie will be joining the SMAA next fall. Already in the SMAA are Maple Valley, Olivet, Bellevue and Battle Creek St. Philip. The new seven-member league offers many advan­ tages over the current fourteam league. A few of the ad­ vantages are more league games, better schedules, less travel, more meaningful league championships, stu­ dent and teacher exchanges and new ideas brought to the league. MICHIGAN AVENUE S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE * per room, double occupancy We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and just a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: WE CAN MAKE THEM. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS GUARANTEED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic’s, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100; 'Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid for groups. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS... CALL (202) USA-1787 The opinions expressed her n nt neccessarily reflect the views of the sponsoring organization. 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 • (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 �Two Vermontville girls receive Eaton County 4-H honors Q' W W ^’ iK^’ vh *SSl\! SWl\??! 'kS^N 'kwSiNs 'wis &wJSJ»i Ks S s, \s H\i?> K X^xt •wXhiuX Two members of the Ver­ montville Junior Farmers 4-H Club received special honors at the annual Eaton County 4-H Leader Banquet held at Charlotte in October. Dena Bignail, 15, received the Key Club award given to 4-H’ers who leaders feel have made significant contributions and achievements in 4-H. Sarah Mater, 14, received the Outstanding Teen Leader Award for demonstrating outstanding leadership abilities in many areas. Dena is the daughter of Ed and Marylou Bignail. She is Teen Leader for rabbits and poultry and is vice president of her club. She is also treasurer of the Eaton County Small Animal Association. Sarah, daughter of Jim and Jeri Mater, is Teen Leader in sewing and is president of her club. She is also president of the Eaton County Small Animal Association and teen secretary for the Eaton Coun­ ty 4-H Advisory Council. Mary Burpee of Nashville unit manager with Lady Rem­ ington Fashion Jewelry, has won a $500 shopping spree from the company. She was chosen out of 150 qualified participants for generation over $2,400 in per­ sonal sales for the month of October. Lady Remington Fashion Jewelry is a leader in the $12 billion direct sales and service industry. The company specializes in in-home jewelry and accessorizing fashion shows. Dena Bignail (left) and Sarah Mater, of Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H Club, were honored at a recent Eaton County 4-H banquet. tjt? 2ft •b "■ ^s* BL**«^ **«^ ■'* a»sa6 ■ *' * ”i» um I*'** ^Mn ••*te aaar-g, ttttM rinbUil Hk as Pack 3176 turkey shoot held (Left to right, top to botoom) Shane Hickey, Kendall Bolton (top) James Whepley and Brandon Brooke (bottom) were the grand prize winners of the turkeys at Pack 3176's turkey shoot last Monday evening. Kendal Bolton was the top shooter with a total of 200 points. Cross-country runner gets all-state academic award Maple Valley junior Cheri Sessions was one of 20 girls in Class C to receive an MITCA Academic All-State Award at this year’s state cross-country championships held Nov. 7 at NASHVILLE FAMILY Cheri Sessions Pat, Jill, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... 852-2070 *35.00 Expires 11/24/92 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville* Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin,, sex or handicap: November 18 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m.. Extension Office, Hastings. November 18-20 - Strawberry School, KBS, Hickory Comers. November 19 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Hastings. November 20-21 - Careers Unlimited Workshop, Kettunen Center, Tustin. November 23 - 4-H Rabbit Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center, Hastings. November 27 - 4-H Beef Rate of Gain Weight In, 10 a.m-1 p.m., Fairground. December 1-2 - Michigan Crop Management Conference — Holiday Inn South, Lansing. December 3 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Building. Hastings. December 3 - Dairy Beef Meeting, Allegan Cooperative Extension Service, office, call 673-8471. GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! THE WINNING TEAM Frankenmuth. Sessions used her 3.81 grade point average and a 34th-place finish in state to earn her the academic all-state award. MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER Nashville gal wins special shopping spree ‘Our Town’ date changed Maple Valley High School’s performance of “Our Town” has been rescheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 and 5. Curtain will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are $2. YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 �17. 1992 Vermontville Grocery Ph. 726-0640 OP8s -E6N S: a8t-.8; 9M-3onS.u-Fn.ri.; —and— y y FreshMeotMorket J Z STOCK UP NOW PON THANKSCIVINC! Grade A, 10-23 lb. Thanksgiving Lean Meaty Pork steak Turkeys 691. & Breaded Pork cutlets 99'. America's Finest All Beef America’s Finest Boneless Sirloin Steak’ Park sausage Hamburger 5 lb. pkg. s. Vermontville Grocery's Own Bulk5 99'. 2 . Advance Notice Needed for Bundles 15 lb Bundle Notice Needed BUNDLES OF SAVINGS Advance for Bundles 40lib lb $9HC 09 9 BUuIndle S"/Wl ^> 99 55 lb $1599 25Bundle bundle 6 lbs Leg 14 s 1 lb. Hot Dogs 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 6 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 6 lbs. Leg 14's • • • • Potatoes Crisp Calif. Pascal Celery 33*f 4 9( 10 lbs. Hamburger 3 lbs. Beef Roast 3 lbs. Spare Ribs 3 lbs. Pork Roast 2 lbs. Pork Steak 2 lbs. Sausage * $69" •2 lbs. Pork Chops •2 lbs. Bacon •2 lbs. Hot Dogs •9 lbs. Lego’s 2 lbs. Round Steak 5 lb. bag Gold Medal Flour 3A3 Fancy Flavorbest Ida Red 3 lb bag 8 oz. Kraft Philadelphia cool Whip Cream Cheese 26 oz. Maxwell House 3 lb. Can coffee Crisco 39^ vegetables $ 139 *1 Croutettes BEVERAGES 12 Packs iMli li + dep. 99 * + dep. Olives Bruce’s 40 oz. Yams I BAKERY Lumberjack Wheat Pepsi 2 Linte«rs» *4 Dinner Napkins Sugar McDonald Dairy 6 oz. Shurfine Pitted Ripe Large 45 ct. Kleenex 2 lb. Domino’s Powdered or Brown DAIRY 33* o3A $029 Shortening 16 oz. Del Monte 16 oz. Kellogg’s gal. GROCERIES 73* Green Beans, Corn, Creamed Corn, Peas DEER PROCESSING • 2 lb& Bacon • 3 lbs. Sausage—• 3 lbs. Pork Chops • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 6 lbs. Beef Roast « 2 lbs. Round Steak 8 oz. Bird’s Eye 18 oz. Betty Crocker Cake Mixes • 2 lbs. Polish Sausage • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 9 lbs. Hamburger •15 lbs. Leg Vi’s • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs___ 79' stalk stalk T V W Yams APPleS • • • • • • lb. Sausage lbs. Bacon lbs. Round Steak lb. Hot Dogs GROCERIES PRODUCE US #1 Mich. Russett Baking 1 2 2 1 Bread i !■ - � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-11-24.pdf 94a8bafc4c54a73d428d84e689bc8aff PDF Text Text bulk rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID H*stings,MI 4905S Pe^ritNo.7 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 17 — Tuesday, November 24, 1992 In-school post office develops skills Maplewood Elementary students and teachers are cor­ responding with each other more often now, thanks to a new program implemented for this school year. Maple Valley is one of thousands of school districts across the U.S. participating in the “Wee Deliver” pro­ gram introduced last year by the United State Postal Ser- vice to help promote literacy. Laura Smith, coordinator of Maple Valley’s elementary Gifted and Talent program, says “Wee Deliver allows all students to use the experience Give thanks for good health Be grateful for your and your family's good health and well being. Always remember we are there to help you. Take care over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Maple Valley News of exchanging letters through in-school postal service as a supplement to their regular reading and writing lessons. “The program is designed to allow the district’s gifted students to expand their writing skills to the highest possible level while all other students can improve their own skills in reading and writing through a fun activi­ ty,” explains Smith. Since the program is student-run, the youngsters also are given a glimpse ofthe responsiblities and challenges they will face in the work world. Maplewood is the first of the local elementaries to establish a “Wee Deliver” post office. Others are plann­ ed at the Nashville elementaries in the near future. In the program, students are “employed” by the school post office after going through a structured interview session conducted by Mrs. Smith and the building principal, and passing a written test. A postmaster, several letter car­ riers and various support per- Justin Wright, mail carrier, fills his "Wee Deliver" bag before beginning his rounds at Maplewood Fri­ day. The school building is divided into two postal district each with its own zip code. See Post Office, Page 2 Lion gridders end great season with semi-final loss Lions lose to large and powerful Detroit St. Martin dePorres 18-6 By Cris Greer Scott English scores the only Lion touchdown of the game in Maple Valley s 18-6 semi-final loss to St. Martin dePorres in the State Class CC playoffs held at Marshall High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Sports Writer The Maple Valley football team sure went a long way this season as underdogs in the Class CC playoffs. But a large and powerful! Detroit St. Martin dePorres team (now 10-2) ended Maple Valley's season by grabbing an 18-6 victory over the courage-filled, large-hearted Lions. Montague (12-0), which defeated favored ex-state champions Battle Creek Pennfield 7-0 Saturday, will battle dePorres in the State Class CC championship game at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Pontiac Silverdome. Yes, these Lions defi­ nitely showed plenty of courage by battling the larger dePorres team, which has six linemen 220 lbs. or bigger. But the Eagles overpow­ ered the Lions at the line of scrimmage and used both quickness and strength to compile 321 yards in rushing offense, which gave them three trips to the end zone. "We had a lot of trouble with their size and power, but I felt our kids hung in there," said Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. The Eagles burned four minutes off the clock during the first possession of the game, which resulted in a dePorres TD. St. Martin dePorres' Ronnie Austin scored on a 20-yard touchdown run, but the Lions stopped the twopoint conversion run. The Eagles led 6-0. Maple Valley's offense couldn't move the ball and had to punt after three plays. The next dePorres posses­ sion also resulted in a touchdown and was another time-consuming drive. The Eagles running game was on target against the Lions, who had a difficult time with the enormous offensive line of dePorres. But the Eagles' second TD didn't come quite so easy as they needed to convert on two fourth-down plays to fi­ nally punch it into the end zone on a quarterback sneak from 1 yard out with 4:22 left in the first half. Once again, the Lions stopped dePorres' two-point See Semi-finals, Page 10 In This Issue... • Maush retiring from Vermontville Post Office • Lion gal eagers lose district game to Fulton • Fuller first-graders serve annual Thanksgiving Dinner • Nashville town meeting planned Dec. 1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 2 IN SCHOOL POST OFFICE, continued from front sonnel ire^'hired "46 process and deliver wtriHcy classrooms that haaye each been ^ssignid street names and zip code^ Maplewood has been divid­ ed into two postal districts: Orchard Park 01230 for the front hall and Smartoplis This postal crew at Maplewood school was busy processing mail Friday morning (from front) Lee Hansbarger, facer; Ashley Gordeneer, canceller; and Sarah Frayer and Jamie Wuble, sorters. Mapes Family Florist Thanksgiving Custom made for your table. Plan to attend our 2nd Annual Christmas and Anniversary OPENHOUSE Fri. & Sat., Dec. 4 & 5 • 9 am-5 pm 107 North Main Street, Nashville Phone — 852-2050 WE DELIVER 01231 for the back hall. Krista Teasdale is the first postmaster. She will hold the post for six weeks before it is passed on to a successor. During her tenure she is responsible for overseeing the students who work as mail facers, cancellers,' sorters, nixers and carriers. Krista has the power to hire and fire her “employees,” who work for three weeks. She then is responsible for training the next crew. A stamp designed by the students must appear on each letter in order for it to be delivered. Improperly ad­ dressed letters are retruned to sender for more information. The “Wee Deliver” post office has been designed to function as much as possible like a real post office. “The Vermontville Post Office, particularly Postmaster Vic Hass, was an invaluable resource to us as we set up our system,” notes Smith. She considers the “Wee Deliver” program an ex­ cellent “in the room” alter­ native to “pull outs” for gifted and talent students. “With the support of our excellent elementary teaching staff, students are being allowed to improve on a varie­ ty of skills, enhance their self­ image and promote school spirit,” Smith says. The in-school postal service is one part of a U.S. Postal Service campaign to promote literacy. “While students learn the basics of reading and writing in school, this program allows us to provide a real practical approach to learning,” says Smith. The program appears to be working well at Maplewood “Each week it seems like more and more people are participating,” added Smith. “The teachers say they have noticed improved writing and reading skills (in their students). That’s what we’re here for.” Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. As A Group Mature Drivers Are A+ With Us. Each year of maturity seems to present new challenges. But, when your car is insured with the new Auto-Owners A+ Krista Teasdale, postmaster, answers questions posed by Sarah Frayer (left) and Lee Hansbarger about properly handling of an improperly addressed letter. The postmaster has the responsiblity to oversee the entire operation. Obituaries Margaret Ann Wilson — NASHVILLE - Margaret Ann Wilson, 77 of Nashville and formerly of Vermontville and McAllen Texas passed away Thursday, November 19, 1992 at her residence. She was bom on July 23, 1915 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Blanche (Barret) Thompson. Mrs. Wilson graduated from Vermontville High School in 1932, Valedictorian of her class. She attended Eaton County Normal and Western Michigan University. She was married to Morris Wilson on June 15,1935 at the home of her parents in Vermontville. Mrs. Wilson taught at vari­ ous country schools in the Vermontville area. She was involved in many community organizations: Vermontville Congregational Church, The Eastern Star, Vermonville Woman’s Club Vivian Marie Mull Lindberg— Vivian Marie Mull Lind­ berg, 83, of 1136 Adair Ave., died Sunday, November 8, 1992 at Good Samaritan Medi­ cal Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Lindberg was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church and was a retired genealogist, working with the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution. She was bom on July 30, 1909 in Battle Creek, she was the daughter of Richard David and Beulah E. Rogers Mull. Mrs. Lindberg is survived by two daughters and sons-inlaw, Jean and Weldon Burr of Woodland Hills, California and Jo Taylor and Robert Brace of Zanesville; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert R. and Sandy Struble of Burbank, California; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a half brother, Harold C. Pendil of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alden Erman Struble and her second husband, Lawrence Lindberg. which she helped organize. She was an avid bridge and golf player. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband, Morris, son, Earl and his wife, Lorna of Nashvil­ le; grandson, Bill and his wife Becky of Nashville; and two very special great­ grandchildren: Kelly Lee and Max William. Respecting her wishes, Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be Wednesday, November 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vermontville Congregational Church with Reverend Susan Word officiating. Memorial contributions may be to the Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home in Nashville. FASHION SHOW at the OPERA HOUSE in Vermontville Dec. 5th at 2 p.m. Clothes furnished by Fashion Bug Admission $2.00 • Children Free Proceeds go to Maple Valley Cheerleaders. Nashville town meeting set for Dec. 1 program, saving money isn’t one of them. If you are a mem­ ber of a company approved retirement association dr group, you may be eligible to receive a substantial group discount on your automobile insurance. Contact us now for more information. ^luto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business NoPn6&^n People,'--- Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 A town meeting has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tues­ day, Dec. 1, in the Fuller Street Elementary school gymansium, Nashville. “The purpose of the town meeting is to get the citizens of Nashville to take charge of their future,” said Village Clerk Rose Heaton. “The meeting will be the first step in developing the plans for the actions to be taken to usher Nashville into the 21st century.” All citizens of Nashville and the Maple Valley area are urg­ ed to attend and to take part in See Town meeting, Page 11 The family of RAYMOND H. LUNDQUIST would like to thank our relatives, friends and community for all your expressions of love and sympathy. Thank you for the lovely flowers, cards, memorial contribu­ tions, food and prayers. Thank you, Rick Centher, for all your special efforts through this difficult time. We want to thank Raymond (Pete) Dull for the special service at the cemetery, and Masonic Lodge #255 F&AM. Thank you nephews — Vincent Culp, Kevin, Brad, Chad & Mark Lundquist, Mike and Marty Ruthruff, Thomas, Richard, John and Robert Stark. A special thank you to Rev. Daniel Smith (or your wonderful words of comfort, you have done more for our family than you will ever know. We will never forget all of your prayers, love and support. God Bless each and every one of you. Wy. Ire. Dam mJ th* Lumlquisl. Julia timjauist. Kojicr 0 Kathy Luiulqiiist 6 Family Howard 6 Panic Lundiiiiisl 6 Fi Virgil 6 Joyce Culp 6 Family Ron 6 Linda Ruthruff 6 Family �The Maple Valley After Years Of Adding, Subtracting And Dividing, It Seemed Only Natural To Multiply When our founders opened Eaton Federal for business they had definite goals. One was to develop a healthy, profitable business. The other was to encourage the growth and prosperity of the communities we serve. 55 years later, it’s clear that these goals have not only been achieved, but that they continue to serve as the driving force behind our success. Eaton Federal is proud to announce that it will soon be opening a new full service branch in Grand Ledge. Committed to you and the communities we serve, we look forward to becoming a part of the Grand Ledge area. Eaton Federal DANK OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 1992 — Page 3 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past.. Masonic Temple near completion 65 years ago by Susan Hinckley The conversion of the former Feighner furniture store on Nashville’s Main Street into a new Masonic temple was of interest to com­ munity and area residents in 1927. As the Thanksgiving holiday approached, the reconstruction project was near completion. Other news of the day con­ cerned the death of a respected local businessman and a holiday football game to benefit a seriously ill young man who had once been a member of the local high school squad. Details of these and other reports appreared in The Nashville News on Nov. 24, 1927. refinishing of the south side wall. When finished, the new temple will be complete in every detail and the members of the fraternity may rightly be proud of their fine new home, which will have few equals in the state in towns ever larger than Nashville. Nashville merchant loses respected A genuine feeling of sorrow was cast over the entire com­ munity Saturday morning, when the fact became general­ ly known that David Kunz had suddenly passed away during the night. Mr. Kunz had been a fre­ quent sufferer from heart at­ tacks during the past two years, but had continued the management of his candy store and was actively in­ terested in his business right up to the time of his death. He was in his store as late as usual Friday night, but shortly after arriving at his home he was suddenly taken ill and soon passed away, his demise being caused by myocarditis and pulmonary edema. Mr. Kunz was 61 years of age and had spent his entire life in Maple Grove Township, where he was bom, and in Nashville. For many years he had been com­ mercially engaged in the village and always manifested a keen interest in the civic welfare of the community. Of a generous, friendly nature, he commanded the respect and won the friendship of all his acquaintances, and his sudden passing is a loss that will be keenly felt. Besides the widow and one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Lykins of Nashville, the deceased leaves three brothers, Peter Kunz of Hastings; Henry Kunz of Grand Rapids and Jacob Kunz of Brownsville, Minn.; one step-brother, John Bahs of Castleton; three sisters, Mrs. G. E. Brumm and Mrs. Frank Feighner of Nashville, Mrs. Walter Kahler of Salem; one half-sister, Mrs. Orville Flook of Maple Grove, and one step-sister, Mrs. E.V. Keyes of Nashville. The obsequies, held at the Evangelical Church Monday afternoon and conducted by Rev. A.L. Bingaman, were largely attended, and a profu­ sion of floral tributes evidenc­ ed the sympathy of the many friends. Benefit football game There will be a benefit foot­ ball game at Riverside Park on Thanksgiving Day, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, bet­ ween the high School team and the alumni, for the beneift of Jack V. Downing, a former member of the high school squad. Mr. Downing has been sick for the past two years and is at present in the sanitarium at Northville, Mich. The alumni lineup will in­ clude a number of stars from recent high school teams who are home for the Thanksgiv­ ing vacation, and they should be able to give the youngsters a stiff battle. Anyway, the game will be worth seeing, and the admis­ sion charge is only 25 cents. Football games were a traditional Thanksgiving Day attraction in Nashville some 60 years ago. If there was no scheduled school match, the NHS team faced a lineup of local alumni at the old Riverside athletic field west of Main Street. Seen here are 1916 NHS team members (ront, rom et) ayne dder, vars Larabee, Merle Vance, Vern Bera, Earl Gibson, Glenn Smith, Charlie Dahlhouser, (middle row) Robert Townsend, Harold Feighner, Carl McWha, Forest Smith (back row), Coach H.L. Rockwood, Merle Smith, Glenn Hunt and Dale Devine. favorable, on account of the — At a regular meeting of program listened to in the heavy snow, most of them the Pythian sisters Monday afternoon. Mrs. Von Fumiss have been successful in bagg­ evening, a potluck supper was of Nashville gave a very in­ The new Masonic temple, ing their venison. Among given in honor of Mrs. Al teresting talk on what con­ which has been under those who have brought back Bennett, who is soon to leave stitutes good citizenship. reconstruction for the past bucks are Charles Mayo, Nashville. After the supper, Much credit is due teachers several months, is rapdily Shopping at the doorstep Glenn White, Ward Smith, the work was put on, after for sponsoring such a fine nearing completion. The This is the season of the Lee Prine and Eugene Bar­ which “500” was played. festival. building is now ready for the house-to-house canvasser. num. No word has been Three ladies drew for first — (Kalamo) Poeple in­ carpenters to put on the finish, A few weeks before received’from the Bera party. prize, Mrs. LaDore Irland terested in the Kalamo Sheep which will be commenced Christmas, the hordes begin to — W.B. White, returned taking the first prize. Mrs. Club will be pleased to know about the middle of next descend upon Nashville and missionary from Africa, will Bullis and Mrs. Bennett drew that Edward Keehne has won week. hold a week of meetings at the attempt their annual cleanup. for the booby prize, Mrs. a trip to the international stock The plastering has all been In nine cases out of teti, S.D.A. church on East Greeg Bullis capturing it. Mrs. show at Chicago through his completed, the plumbing has they are men from out of town Street, near the greenhouse, Charles Higdon presented splendid judging at the contest been done, electric wiring and selling inferior merchandise at commencing Friday evening, Mrs. Bennett with a Pythian held for club boys at the Eaton fixtures installed, and the extravagant prices, paying no Nov. 25, at 7:30. Everyone pin as a gift from the lodge, in County Fair last fall. Edward steam heating plant is com­ taxes, assuming no position of welcome. Come and enjoy a which she has been so faithful is to be commended for over­ plete and has been in opera­ trust or responsiblity in the good service. and willing. coming the adverse conditions tion for several days. The community. — Lloyd Everts received a — Thursday evening of last he met to take advantage of steel ceilings and the steel side It is easy to be led astray by badly sprained wrist in the week Mrs. Minnie Cortright, this splendid opportunity. He walls in the lodge room are on the fantastic tongue off a football game last Friday Mrs. John Martens, Mrs. is a sophomore at Charlotte and will be painted before the master salesman, particularly when the high school team William Kleinhans and Mrs. High School and was working putting on of the woodwork is when that master salesman met the alumni team on the W.A. Vance attended a play at a store during holidays and started. has enticing wares of which he local field. Lloyd was taken to at Woodland, put on by the after school hours. His It is expected that the lets you get a glimpse. Hastings Saturday, and an XLadies Literary Club, entitled employer refused to give him building will be complete and But remember that once he ray picture was made, which “A Year and a Day.” leave of absence to make the ready for the dedication gets your money, you will disclosed the wrist not frac­ — B.P. Seward has moved trip, so rather than miss it, he ceremonies about the first of never see him again, and if his tured, but very badly sprain­ his pattern and wood-working gave up his position. Forthe new year, at which time Christmas jewelry, like the ed. He is still carrying his arm shop shop into the old Wolcott tunately, he soon secured the public will be invited to at­ in a sling. grass, turns green in the spr­ House on South Main Street. tend the banquet and witness another place to work. ing, you are without a — The high school football — Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Hanthe ceremonies. — (North Irish Street) comeback. team and a pick-up eleven nemann left Monday morning George Piffer has moved on Work has been held up from Remember, too, that your clashed at Riverside Park Fri­ for Chicago, on a business t time to time on account of the Jacob Maurer farm in own Nashville merchant, day afternoon, and the school trip. From there they will go Maple Grove. various changes that were who, in his familiar store, is gridders copped the honors by to Beaverdam, Wise., to made by the building commit­ — (Barryville) Bom to Mr. always glad to see you, has for a lopsided score. The oldspend Thanskgiving with and Mrs. Ray Burd, at Pen­ tee. The old frame building at his business the satisfying of timers had plenty of pep at the relatives. the rear, which had formerly nock Hospital, a baby your wants. start of the game, but were — Miss Ella Moffatt of daughter. We doubt if there is been planned as a kitchen, See him first. If he cannot winded by the end of the first Chicago arrived in town will be removed and sold. supply you, it is time then to half, and in the final part of yesterday afternoon for a a hat large enough to fit Ray’s This wooden structure has head. The little miss arrived think of trading elsewhere. the game the high school boys short visit with her sister, been a sort of eyesore and Friday evening, Nov. 18. unleashed an aerial attack that Local News Mrs. L.H. Cook. Thursday when removed will add great­ — (Kalamo) Rev. Chase resulted in a bevy of Mr. and Mrs. Cook and their experienced a genuine sur­ ly to the beautiful appearance — The opening of deer touchdowns. of the building. season found a number of guest motored to Marshall to prise Sunday morning when — The Clover Leaf club Nashville hunters in the north spend Thanksgiving with Another improvement to the he left the Kalamo church for was entertained Thursday relatives. Mrs. Cook and his Bellevue charge, for when building has been the woods, and while hunting evening at the home of Mrs. sister will leave Friday for he opened the door of his conditions were far from Mildred Mater. Work was Brantford, Ontario, Canada, sedan he found the car filled handed in for the Christmas for a 10-day visit with their with fruit, vegetables, etc., sale, and after the business home folks. which the members had meeting all were taken to the — Elzie Curtis repaired a brought as a Thanksgiving ofhome of Mrs. Mary Mater, chimney for Mrs. Jarrard east fering to him and his wife. where delicious refreshments of Kalamo last Friday and were served. Thirty members Saturday. were present, with two — Mrs. Nellie Parrott and visitors. The Christmas Mr. and Mrs. George Parrott meeting will be held in the Farm of Battle Creek have reached , church basement with the St. Petersburg, Fla, in fine THANKSGIVING TURK­ husbands as guests. shape, and are thoroughly en­ EYS Bom in spring, large birds birds, — Mrs. Kent Nelson and joying the splendid weather. $20/each. 517-852-1922 NashMrs. Ralph McNitt spent — (West Vermontville) ville after 6pm. Saturday night in Marshall. The Community Fair held at Sunday they, with Mrs. Community Notices the Chance School last Friday Nelson Abbott and her was largely attended. The CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS daughter, Mrs. C.J. Colone of OPEN HOUSE The Wood Barnes School united with Arecibo, Puerto Rico, drove Chance and both schools Man, 134 E. Second, Vermontto Northville to see Jack made a fine exhibit. Barry ville, November 27, 5pm-9pm, Downing. Mrs. Margaret County Agent Paul Rood November 28, 9am-5pm. Wood The facade (seen at leH befZ £ ,ra ,raVVnf°rme nf°rmeTTdd hW19e2”7 into Downing, who spent from and handcrafted items and judged the grains and Mas,onic temple, Wednesday until Saturday refreshments. vegetables, while Mrs. Lena tshe project projece t. Nashville NashvilleCoin-op r Coin-vopLau Laund™i°nSc rUCtion^. und®rwent major changesin i the with her daughter, Mrs. Todd judged the canned fruit LAST WEEKS MAPLE Nelson, returned to Northville vice” "" and fancy work. A potluck VALLEY Athletic Boosters with the party Sunday dinner was served and a fine Lottery Winner is: VICKI afternoon. ADAMS. New Masonic temple near­ ing completion “rner °< h' �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 _Page 5 Latest contributions to Putnam Library fund The latest contributions to Putnam Library came recently from Jim and Elaine Powers in memory of Margaret White, Lewis Powers, Lillian Wrigglesworth, Ben Kenyon, Dick VanEgan, Clara Seeley, Pete Worden, Harold Beedle, John Pettibone, Bethel Philips, George Graham and Hal Phenix. Donations to the refur­ bishing fund may be made at the library or mailed to Post Office Box 920, Nashville, 49073. Unless anonymity is requested, names of donors and those named in gifts will be listed in the Maple Valley News. Names of donors will be listed in the book of con­ tributors and those named in gifts will be added to the Memorial Scroll. A set of Civil War En­ cyclopedias has been presented in memory of Russell Blakely by Marge Blakely. This 28-volume set chronicles in full the events of the Civil War. Published by Time-Life, these books give a detailed history ofthe war and many drawings and photographs are included in each volume. Annual home craft show set The annual Campbell’s Home Craft show will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, at the Campbell home at 7527 Vermontville Highway. Four vendors will take part in the event, which will feature wood miniatures and other wooden items, ceramics, crocheted doilies and Christmas decorations. Free refreshments will be served and door prizes given. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Fri­ day and 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Saturday. HOMETOWN! "Oh that men would praise the Lordfor his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children ofmen!" LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past 219 S. State St. Only what's done for Christ will last. Nashville, Mich. — Psalm 107:8 852-0882 >&< 'm2**!, ’**■?** ■? J J , ** - AUTO SERVICE CENTER - 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLEW^SSg 1305. Main St., Vermontville 852-084® »ite Ritef it ct ?Jti t^^* Sil ai i aifc t’| ?^*la ’^bhbn ^ n 726-0569 l I®Ikk ‘®tk*®«ii» *^4! WOLEVER’S " REALTOR" '■■ nxmaMfjJ REAL ESTATE REALTOR Rkiiwniii t,s aaaiife.ii 1 k uqtatiOte1 •te feiiWialw® n> n&taikiitei i’» fcsWhii ate jpsi®|cp|i ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (517) 726-0637 (517) 852-1501 tetfaxtiak M tismtai >nz ptiis|isMfi tea ate, k ta m (S. StKWtxi B» -IWImfe ■a fa^Mifctei Ms M Wltaibi it? M|Hte io iM ioct Hwftel. > *1 Mace Pharmacy Trowbridge Service GOODTIME PIZZA 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thrLi Saturday-^g^ LET US COUNT OUR REAL BLESSINGS THIS THANKSGIVING Remember, this Thanksgiving Day, To count your blessings, come what may. It seems so strange, and yet it's true: Hard times can be a blessing, too; Reminding us to be aware Of family and friends who care. No circumstance can take away These values that are here to stay. And now, before we start the feast. Let's be appreciative, at least. Of all the happy times we've shared, And all the troubles we've been spared. In gratitude, let heads be bowed For every day that we're allowed, A blessing with its own reward, So let's give thanks unto the Lord. —Gloria Nowak HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass :30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH REV. LEON POHL PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship........ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study...6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. 852-2005 A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....10:15 a.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. BOB KERSTEN Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School......... 9:45 a.m. A.M. Senrice ............ 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe Dick Tobias Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — Earl Furlong Church Schedules CT CYRIL 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (16 mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship.............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi .......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School ...,11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School 10 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a.m. P.M. Service .............. 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Mople Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 6 Fuller first-graders serve 14th Annual Thanksgiving dinner Teacher Claudette Holmberg serves stuffed celery to "Pilgrim" Eleanor Merrick, who came to the dinner as a guest of her great-grandaughter Kelly Wilson. The aroma of roasted turkey wafted from Claudette Holmberg’s first-grade classroom last Friday, filling the hallways of Nashville’s Fuller Street Elementary with a taste-tempting scent and beckoning guests invited to a special feast. For the 14th consecutive year, Holmberg’s class was host for a genuine Thanksgiving dinner — complete with turkey, dressing and the works in a classroom operation that astounds observers. The turkey was roasted Fri­ day in a cooker in the classroom. Mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, com,, rolls and stuffed celery rounded out the menu. For dessert, pumkpin pie baked in the school kitchen on Thursday was served with whipped cream. Many hands are needed to prepare the feast, and the little ones do their part. The children help with the pie making, stuff the celery with peanut butter or cream cheese, decorate and set the tables and, earlier, fashion In­ dian and Pilgrim costumes to wear for the occasion. Adult helpers also pay an important role in the event. These two little Indians, Treah Spencer and Cody Evans, patiently wait for the feast to begin. “It’s nice to have parent helpers,” said Holmberg. She had four volunteers on Friday, one on Thursday, and she credits her teacher’s aide, Linda Heinze, for being a big help in staging the dinner. Each child is allowed to in­ vite one adult guest. In some cases it is Mom or Dad; others ask a grandpamt or another relative or adult friend to join them. Susan Hardy, building prin­ cipal, was given the honor of carving the turkey. Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext 2911, (1-800-724-3268).__________ SEWING MACHINE OPER­ ATORS 3-immediate openings for industrial sewing machine operators. We offer up to $5.50 per hour to start based on experi­ ence. If you are quality conscious and like working in a fast paced environment, apply at Calhoun Manufacturing Company, 1008 Watkins Road, Battle Creek between 9am and noon Monday thru Friday. E.O.E. One oflife's gifts is that. each, of us, no matter how tired and downtrodden, finds reasons for thankfulness; for the crops carried in from the fields and the grapes from the vineyard." J. Robert Moakin We will be closed Thanksgiving Day SEWING MACHINE MECHANIC Immediate open­ ing for mechanic with experi­ ence in various types of indust­ rial sewing machines. We offer up to $7.50 to start depending on experience. This opportunity is for someone who is organized and pays attention to detail. If you possess these qualities and want to go to work right away, apply at Calhoun Manufacturing Company, 1008 Watkins Road, Battle Creek, from 9am until noon, Monday thru Friday. E.O.E. Garage Sale MOVING SALE household items, waterbed-prices negoti­ able. 11548 Valley Hwy, Nash­ ville. Nov. 27th & 28th. from 9-5. Call 517-852-9199 for further information. Claudene Hill helps her daughter, Summer, adjust her Pilgrim costume before the dinner. —coupon--­ - ANGIE’S SPECIAL - $4Men 99& Hair Cut Women Expires December 1, 1992 Happy Thanksgiving! Styles-R-Us Syliva - Wed.-Fri. 8:30-5 pm; Angie - Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5 pm; Pam - Tues. 8:30-5 pm • SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT 224 Main, Nashville 852-1757 Christmas in the Village - CRAFT BAZAAR — -Safe & Sound Since 1886Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC Hastings t Middleville t Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 * 852-0790 * 891-0010 * 792-6201 Nashville United Methodist Church (Comer of Washington & State St.) Saturday, Nov. 28th • 9 AM-4 PM Porcelain Dolls • Santas • Angels • Tree Ornaments Quilts • Sun Catchers • Barbie Clothes • Wood Items and More ... Lunch Available A �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 199 _ Page 7 Lion eagers lose district game to Fulton halftime, but was outscored by Fulton 29-25 in the second half, according to the scorekeeper, to sneak the victory away from the Lions. "We kept giving up the middle of the floor to them and you just don't do that, especially in tournament games," added Reese. "Our de­ fense is kind of what let us down, and that has been our strength all year." Despite the first-round loss in their district tournament, Reese said the girls are happy about their season. "They felt awfully good about this year and were ob­ viously in a rebuilding year." Nicole Kirwin led the Lions in scoring with 10 points, followed by Jennifer Phenix, nine, and Joy Stine and Stephanie Bouwens, eight See Lion eagers, Page 11 Putnam Public Library and Nashville Friends of the Library Jennifer Phenix would like to thank the dozens of volunteers who helped make this year’s Haunted House a great success.We’ll see you again next year!! , Joy Stine ,_1 ■fr The honor of carving the turkey went to Susan fc lardy, principal of Fuller Street Elementary. TOT Happy Anniversary BRENDA LEE DOWNING rJSV'k-C. JJr <* , Stephanie Bouwens I love you and our children, 1 thank you for being there for them and me, through the bad times and good times. In a game marred by a charge that an official made a scoring error and poor firsthalf shooting, the Maple Valley girls' basketball team lost 48-45 to Fulton Wednesday in the first round of its Class C district tournament at Pe­ wamo-Westphalia. Besides making only 1 of 15 shots from the floor in the first quarter (7 of 34 in the first half) the Lions also didn't get any help from the official scorekeeper. With 5:32 left in the bail­ game and the score tied at 38 all, Maple Valley's Sarah Leep hit an uncontested bucket that should have given the Lions a two-point lead. Instead, the scorekeeper ac­ cidentally gave the points to Fulton (5-14) and Lions' Coach Jerry Reese didn't no­ tice it until it was too late. "It went past the correctable error stage," explained Reese. "I knew we were up by two, but didn't pay any attention to the scoreboard, added Reese, who said the school names on the scoreboard were very small and difficult to read. The Lions' junior varsity coach noticed and requested the officials to recheck the Love you forever ... Your Husband Dan soft maw F 8th Annual ^Christmas at the Woodshop Friday, Nov. 27 • 6-9 pm Sat., Nov. 28 • 10 am-4 pm Grants Woodshop 3800 North Chester Road Charlotte, Michigan Corner of Vermontville Highway 1. and Chester Road .. Barbara & Norman Sandbrook Tony & Michelle Dunkelberger Ken and Betty Meade Dale Thompson Diane Javor Diona Morawski Dr. Callton Lloyd Priddy Daniel Mace Nancy Morawski Matthew Mace Joe Butcher Andrea Mace Luke Rairigh yan Emerick Cody Page reg Brooks Heather Philipp Chris Gonser Kari Emerick Michael Meade Jenny Genther Sam Javor Wayne Schance Melanie Schance Andy Thompson Lezlie Hay . Mindy Garvey Rachel Thompson Kellen Dunkelberger Jenifer Ryan LeeAnn Dunkelberger Jessilyn Dunkelberger Lacey Planck Cindy Doolittle Duane King Luann King Stephanie Stanton Liz Stanton Kristen Frith Rose Heaton Joy Peake Spencer Heaton Kent Oil Dave & Jill Eddy C-Store Nashville Family Chiropractic Dominic Morawski Mike Meade Dave and Kathy Mace Holly Taylor scorebook. The error should have been corrected by Maple Valley be­ fore fore the the next next live live ball, ball, but but itit didn't get noticed on the scoreboard until after that. "It gave the other kids (Fulton) the lift that they needed," said Reese. Maple Valley led 20-19 at Thanks for your help! Tylenol SS EXTRA STRENGTH Tylenol TYLENOL^^ ■BICNILDRIMV X.G*lcop« ia»«cw»Kuoi xtf*ll 3” Tylenol for Children 48’s... $2.99 Centrum 130’s .................... $7.99 Centrum Jr. 60's.... 4.19 Centrum Silver 60's .$5.33 HypoTears 15 ml. or HypoTears Preservatives Free 30'4 Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine 20's................ $2.77 Nite Time Cold Medicine 20's ..$3.44 Cough/Cold Medicine 36*s... $5.33 Novo Nordisk ljS-vl Old Spice Novolln Insulin lOcc Regular. Lente, NPH or 70/30 After Shave 4.25 oz. >ld Spica Cologne C 4.25 oz$5.75 to our BIG BUCK CONTEST WINNERS Extra Strength Gelcaps 50's HypoTears 30 ml........ $6.59 DOUBLE PRINTS Fibercon FiberCon 4 Ferro Sequels Iron Supplement 30's... $5.09 Tracer One to Keep One to Share Two 3 Vi" color prints from each neg. Ig. Neo-Synephrine 15 ml. -> I .99 ’2-99 12 EXP. . $ 1 15 24 exp. . $ 4.oy 36 EXP. . $ 6.99 NO COUPON IIHQUIIIKIM NO LIMIT! Nasal Spray 15 ml. $2.97 From 110. 126, disc or 35mm full Fnunc color print film ( C-41 process ). Excludes 4s Prints. Expires 11/29/92 1ST PLACE... Tom Leep Kirf Peterson Steve McDiarmid 10 pts., 165/8 spread 9 pts., 11s/8 spread 8 pts., 12’/2 spread Thank you to all that participated! Muzzleloaders Get Ready — Complete Supply of Black Powder Accessories ashville hardware j •j SPORTING V GOODS INC. t 233 N. Mein Si. Nashville. Ml ' 852-0713 WE SHIP U.P.S. >734 I 8Xdm.S5a30Urpamy Care Kit sale price $35.99 less mfg. cash rebate offer...-30.00 your cost after rebate 219 Main St., Nashville 852-0845 OPEN 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 8 $241,081.66 from the general fund to the payroll fund for the 10-16-92 payroll. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to approve the transfer of $200,630.57 from the general fund to the payroll fund for the 10-30-92 payroll. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Cliep, Tobias. Motion carried. Regular Meeting MAPLE VALLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Monday, Nov. 9, 1992, High School Library, 7:00 p.m. Members Present: C. Wolff, President, J. Briggs, T. Spoelstra, D. Tuckey. Members Absent: J. Krolik, B. 5. Written communications received were as follows: Leep, R. Tobias. A letter from Susan Schinck in regard to her need for a leave in the near future because of their impen­ ding adoption of a baby. A thank you note from Ted and Marie Spoelstra for the donation to Putnam Library in memory of his brother, Bob Spoelstra. A letter from James Couchenour of Farm Bureau clarifying the district's fleet insurance coverage last year. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 7:07 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Administrators present: B. Black, B. Farnsworth, S. Hardy, B. Hynes, L. Lenz, T. Mix, O. Parks, N. Potter, and Supervisor G. Aldrich 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Briggs and sup­ ported by Spoelstra to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1992 regular meeting as presented. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Spoelstra to ap­ prove the bills for payment from the general fund in the amount of $67,275.67, supported by Briggs. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to approve payment of $109.54 from the debt fund to Eaton County for an overpayment to that fund, as recommended by the auditors. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Tuckey to approve the transfer of 6. Oral communications were as follows: Ag teacher Ron Worth thanked the board for their continued support of the FFA program at Maple Valley. Audience member Teresa Jones questioned how the decision was made as to when days would be made up to meet the 180-day requirement. Parks stated that input had been received from parents and students as well as both negotiating teams. 7. Reports received by the board included: An update of projects and progress made in the area of curriculum development and monitoring of achievement was presented by B. Hynes and S. Briggs. The official audit report and responses to the recommendations made by the auditors was given to board members. Principals reported high involvement by parents at parent/teacher conference: 95% at the elementary level and 57 at the jr./sr. high school. |#| ft############ B *T~\ Phase II # Resale Clothing Tailoring # 8. Additional agenda items were given for con­ sideration later in the meeting. 9. Retirement - Helen Barlow: A motion was made & Great Selection by Briggs and supported by Spoelstra to accept Helen Barlow's request to retire from her position as a bus driver. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. President Wolff thanked Ms. Barlow for her many years of dedicated service to the district. 10. Tech grant: Supt. Parks explained that the district has received a grant from EISD to be used in the area of TV technology. A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Spoelstra to allow the technology committee to proceed with their plans to implement the grant, using the $8,114 in funds from — of — WINTER COATS 130 S. Main (Across from Cappon’s in Nashville) O E <> V "7 "/V " X1 # ############# MEMBERS OF BARRY- MAPIfahLa VAHI kI hFkYl eal Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES • HMS • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available NOW $57,SOO! VERMONTVILLE - LARGE YARD Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) WITH TREES - ON S ACRES ON M-66 SOUTH OF story home, 2 bedrooms, 40x60 pole barn, Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) NASHVILLE - 1 1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE I CALEBS MILL REALTOR”' W\ JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD............................ HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST........... Eves. 726-0223 ....... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ....... 852-2012 ....... 726-0122 ....... 852-1543 PRICE REDUCED Seller will look at all offers! Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bedroom home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of property. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) FARM - 60 ACRES SOUTH OF is one you need to call for an appoint­ ment to see inside! 7 room home (2 or 3 bedrooms) — wood floors. Property includes ponds, woods & 2 barns (lots of room for storage & livestock). Call Jeri. (F-156) NASHVILLE - This — VACANT LAND — 3 - (6 acre) parcels on blacktop road — 27 acres w/woods & 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-175) EAST OF DOWLING - PARCELS JUST LISTED: building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details' Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 5 acres is wooded. 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, stone fireplace in LR, rec. room in basement, vaulted ceilings in master BR & great room, Andersen windows, oak cabinets, much morel! Call Homer Now! (CH-172) All apples $4.95 Bu. Saturdays only 10a.m.-2p.m. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation*Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. RV REFRIGERATORS and appliances, new, used and repair. Recharging of RV refrigerators and roof tops. Give us a try. M&A Camper Service, 50519 CR652, Mattawan. One mile north of 1-94 on right side of road. (500 ft. South of Red Arrow Highway, Stadium Dr.) 1-616-668-3784. ___________ VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (409) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING December 10,1992 • 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: Boucher and Associates are requesting a change in zoning for pro­ perty they own in sections 25 & 36 from Rural Residential District to Planned United Development District. Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful ON 10 ACRES • BUILT IN 1989 - Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment EISD. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. 11. Road project: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to approve the per­ mit to grant the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion the right to .temporary occupancy of the property in front of the Fuller Street School for the purpose of raising and improving the highway in front of the school. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. The MDOT will pay the district the sum of $500 for this permit of temporary occupancy. 12. In-service request: A motion was made by Tuckey and supported by Briggs to approve the re­ quest of Supt. Parks to schedule a full day inservice for teachers during February or March. Aye: all pre­ sent. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. 13. Special meeting: By consensus, the board agreed to set a special meeting for November 23, 1992 for the purpose of adopting the new board policy book. 14. Disciplinary appeal: President Wolff requested a roll call vote to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing the parent appeal of disciplinary action. Ayes: Briggs, Spoelstra, Tuckey, Wolff; nays: none. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Time: 9:50 p.m. Open session resumed at 10:55 p.m. A motion was made by Briggs to support the action taken by the administration in handling the incident of the student protest on September 25, 1992 as well as follow-up actions on October 8, 1992 relating to that same incident, supported by Spoelstra. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Briggs, Spoelstra, Tuckey, Wolff; nays: none. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. 15. Health care aids: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to extend contracts to Dawn Brown at the rate of $12.00 per hour/two days per week and Walter Endsley at the rate of $10.93 per hour/three days per week on a sharedposition basis as recommended by B. Black. Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion carried. 16. Golf course development project: The con­ sensus of the board was that the proposed develop­ ment project at Mulberry Fore Golf Course will be of great benefit to the community and have minimal im­ pact on additional needs for space in the school district. 17. Dishwasher for the high school: A decision was tabled until the November 23 special meeting. 18. Requests for leaves: The consensus of the board was to leave the granting of short-term leaves to the discretion of supervisors. 19. Negotiation strategy session: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing negotia­ tions with the administrators' union. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Briggs, Spoelstra, Tuckey, Wolff; nays: none. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Motion car­ ried. Time: 10:20 p.m. 20. Open session: Open session resumed at 11:25 p.m. 21. Adjournment: A motion was made by Spoelstra, supported by Briggs to adjourn the meeting: Ayes: all present. Absent: Krolik, Leep, Tobias. Meeting adjourned 11:28 p.m. (Acreages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE We offer you “local" salespeople who “live In" & “know" the MAPLE VALLEY AREA — people who “care" and are “experienced" to do the "jjob” for you - whether you are "BUYING” or “SELLING” your home, farm, business or resort property!! HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortga. — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 fitters * GOODYEAR COOPER DAYTON M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories On M-66 in Woodbury —just north of railroad tracks 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 ^e^ersen’ Owner (616) 374-1200 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 9 QUEEN For Sale Marsh retiring fromVermontville post office by Susan Hinckley r<w' S8iSr.. "tftrqtajort ■ntonmUdvit i’C aef.'^.M t '-.'• jsWaWw • ze-swwwhiU! g 1 HtW MS indilf Staff Writer Wilbur Marsh has a special count-down calendar posted at his work station in the Ver­ montville Post Office. “Zero day” is Monday, Nov. 30, the date he will of­ ficially retire from the U. S. Postal Service. Nov. 28 actually will be the last day Marsh will travel the 81 miles of Route No. 1 to deliver mail to just over 400 patrons. “It’s a terrific route,” said Marsh. “The people are cooperative.” It takes Marsh about eight hours to complete his daily rounds, and he has never missed a day of delivery because of weather during his tenure. He has been a carrier for 11 years, the first seven as a substitute. “He was a very reliable sub and is a conscientious employee,” notes co-worker Joyce Rathburn, for whom he once subbed. “There never has been been a day we couldn’t go out (because of weather),” recalls Marsh. But there were times when not all the patrons of his could be reached because of inaccesible roads. Marsh’s route extends into the Sunfield, Saubee Lake areas northwest of Vermontville. The only thing that ever slowed Marsh down was run­ ning out of gas. A generous patron helped him out of that dilemma. Marsh came to Vermont­ ville from Litchfield back in the 1950s. His wife, Kay, of­ fice manager for a Charlotte dentist and Vermontville’s village treasurer, is a native of Hudson. Wilbur, a licensed embalmer, orginally came to Vermontville in the 1950s to manage a funeral home for George Vogt, then owner of the funeral home in Nashville. “That’s really was what brought me up to this neck of the woods,” says Marsh. . The two men had attended Kip j-jpak** je^t. fet w “* n tef llJ^ fl EWING WELL DRILLING , INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER A WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete tine of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Compliments of... Provided by: American Community Mutual Insurance Co. Location: Lobby of Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street, Hastings Everyone Welcome to Take Advantage and Use This Machine In the 11-17-92 Edition of Maple Valley News the... | American Education Week | ad was paid for by the Preparing for his day’s run as carrier on Route No. 1, Wilbur Marsh reflects on his tenure with the Vermontville post office in a community he has called home for many years. Lutheran Church of Hastings, volved with the Lions Club embaling school together at Marsh reflects on his bless­ and the Chamber of Com­ Wayne State University at ings and concludes, “The merce, Marsh served on the Detroit. Lord has been good to us.” Maple Valley Board of After Vogt closed the Ver­ Education for six years, three montville operation, the Mar­ shes bought the stately former of them as president. Marsh is a veteran of the U. funeral home at 188 E. Main S. Navy, having served dur­ St., where they still reside. ing World War II and again Wilbur then worked as a during the Korean War. cashier for Stanton’s auc­ tioneering for 17 years, The Marshes have three overlapping the time he grown children: Linda became a substitute carrier. Hamlin of Woodland; Rebec­ In the past, Marsh also had ca Day of Pleasant Hill, TOO NEW FOR PICTURE! Calif.; and Thomas Marsh of worked at Leonard Funeral JUST LISTED! New kitchen, new wiring, new Home in Hastings, the E. W. Grand Ledge. He also has one plumbing and baths and paint in this 3-4 Bliss Company and Hastings grandson. bedroom home located on a corner lot. Manufacturing. In his retirement, Wilbur Garage. Excellent large, family home priced “I’ve been very blessed plans to pursue his recent in­ under $40,000. (N-89) with the people I’ve worked terest in stained glass work for and worked with,” says and to continue his hobbies of Marsh. photography and woodworking. He has been active in the community, too. Formerly inA 40-year member of Grace Eaton County Education Assoc. MEA/NEA fg) Fuller St. School Wednesday, Nov. 25 Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, com, butter sandwich, cutie pie. Thursday, Nov. 26 No School. Thanksgiving Day. Friday, Nov. 27 No School. Monday, Nov. 30 Chicken gravy, biscuit, peas and carrots, pear. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Maple Valley Jr .-Sr. High School Wednesday, Nov. 25 ♦Salad, *Fiestada, peas, fruit juice, no salad bar. Thursday, Nov. 26 No School. Day. Thanksgiving NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Maplewood School Wednesday, Nov. 25 Hot dog on bun, french fries, pickles, peaches. Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving School. Day. No Friday, Nov. 27 No School. HASTINGS! Good 3 bedroom home located close to schools. Appraised above the $35,000 asking price. Good land contract terms with low down payment. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (M-100) Three bedroom home located in the country with barn and buildings. Lovely shaded lot located on a paved road. Call for details — Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280. (CH-121) Approx. 16 acres of land with a 1991 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home and a 36x60 pole barn. Possible contract. Priced in the mid-60's. (L-107) Approx. 10 acres of land with 3 bedroom home, garage and pole born. Fenced for horses stream. Call Joe Andrews at 852-0712. (CH-120) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres. Garage, 1st floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger - 852-2280. (CH-115) L-110. Approx. 106 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on Thornapple River, frontage on 3 roads. Perked. Excellent contract terms with low down payment. L-108. Approx. 112 acres of lowland fronting on two roads with Thornapple River running through. Contract terms. L-106. Approx. 30 acres of land that has been perk Contract terms. Monday, Nov. 30 Sloppy jo with bun, peas, pears. Note: Milk is served with each meal. Salads available on Tuesday & Thursday. Menu subject to change. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. 111 N. Main St., Nashville, MI WALK-INS WELCOME • 852*9192 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to ?; Sat. 8 to 12 Noon MASON - Handyman's special located near Mason — SOLD AT AUCTION ON THURSDA NOVEMBER 12! — UPCOMING REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS — The following parcels are to be sold in Ithaca on Wednesday. December 2: 19.39 plus/minus acres with home and buildings. Parcel 1 160 Min. on Bed for s30.00 & Trev Products...810.00 Wink Ease$5.00 /I VERMONTVILLE (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNN STRCCT MCRMOHTMlLie. MICHIGAN 49096 School Lunch Menus TONI’S STYLE SHOP 726-0088 HRIZ0NS CLUB... The Month of December BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINE Friday, Nov. 27 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. BED ...of HASTINGS CITY BANK No School. (517) PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. BRASS (gorgeous) with orthopedic mattress and box springs, 3 months old, (still like new) cost $850, sacrifice $275 or best 517-627-9494. 8 RED KEN PRODUCTS Used & Sold Parcel 2 28.79 plus/minus acres. Parcel 8 Parcel 3 31.27 plus/minus acres. Parcel 9 Approx. 28 acres of vacant land. Parcel 5 Approx. 40 acres of vacant land. Parcel 11 Approx. 40 acres of vacant land. Parcel 6 Approx. 70 acres of vacant land. Parcel 12 Approx. 40 acres of vacant land. Parcel 7 Approx. 40 acres of vacant land. Parcel 13 Approx. 31 acres of vacant land. Approx. 72 acres of vacant land. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 10 Superintendent’s Corner LION GRIDDERS, from front— conversion run, but the Eagles jumped ahead 12-0. Maple Valley did manage to get a first down on its next possession, its only one of the game, but they had to punt on a fourth-down play. With seconds remaining on the clock, the Lions gave a thrill to their roughly 2,500 fans at the game. Maple Valley's Grant Simpson intercepted a dePorres pass attempt and ran the football to the Eagles' 5yard line. With just 19 seconds re­ maining in the first half, the Lions' got on the scoreboard as Scott English scored a TD from 2 yards out. Maple Valley's Tom Snyder attempted a twopoint conversion run, but was stopped short. At the half, dePorres led 12-6, but it appeared like the Lions had gained some momentum and would come out on fire in the second half. Maple Valley received the kickoff after halftime and got good field position after a 20-yard Lion run, but it was called back to the 24yard line because of a clip­ ping penalty. Next, quarterback Greg Garn threw an interception, but roughing the passer was called, which gave the Lions a first down on their 37-yard line. But the Lions couldn't move the ball and had to punt again. Lion kicker Bryan Carpenter was practically tackled for the second time in the game after he had al­ ready punted the ball, but no flags were thrown on either play. The Lions' fans and Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt weren't happy with several calls, or lack of calls, during the ballgame. "We were very disap­ pointed that we couldn't get any holding calls," said Mittelstaedt. "We couldn't get our receivers off the line because they (dePorres) were grabbing hold of them. Importance of board policies BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks Grant Simpson grabs an interception during the Lions' 18-6 loss to Detroit St. Martin dePorres Saturday in the semifinals of the Class CC playoffs at Marshall High School. Photo by Perry Hardin. "But they played better football than we did. They have a very fine team," added Mittelstaedt. The Eagles scored on the next possession on what looked to be a quarterback sack in the backfield, but turned out to be a very fine, scrambling 55-yard TD run by dePorres' QB on a broken up play. The Lions stopped the two-point conversion run again, but the Eagles led 18­ 6 with 8:16 left in the third quarter. Once again, Maple Valley had three plays and a punt, but the Lions' defense stopped dePorres' offense on its next possession. The Eagles punted the ball, but a Lion was called for roughing the kicker, which gave dePorres a first down. To start the fourth quarter, the Eagles came within scoring range again. A dePorres running back ran 12 yards into the end zone, but fumbled the ball, which was downed by Maple Valley's Gabe Priddy. The Lions didn't get a first down and had to punt on a fourth and nine with 9:07 left in the bailgame. • NOTICE • — the — REGULAR MEETING scheduled for Nov. 26, 1992 has been... CANCELLED — Nashville Village Council FRI. & SAT. Nov. 27-28 • 8 a.m. 'til Dark Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. 'til Christmas Also 8 a.m.-Dark Arbor Tree Farm Charles -g, Charles -g >. Bumgardner <£ Three miles east of Nashville or two miles southwest of Vermontville Maple Valley i ' High School I 726-0553 To order a tree or make an appointment or Just get directions. Nashville Hwv. 3 Ml. Vermontville Hwy. 1 I Vermontville 1/2 Mt. Nashville Tree Farm To M-79 TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. C&w Vermontville Hardware — will be — CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 26 & Sunday, Nov. 29 Have a Happy Thanksgiving! VERMONTVILLE HARDWA E Recreation SNOWMOBILE AUCTION: new and used, buy or sell; Sat, December 5 at 10a.m. Appox. 250-300 sleds. TERMS: U.S. Cash. No checks. Free brochure, call517-369-l 153. Big clothing/ parts swap meet rental space available. 18th year. White Star Auction, Inc. US12 Bronson, Michigan. Sleds sell at noon, trailers sell 11a.m. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. You Select from Live Growing Scotch Pines Pick Your Own We Cut For You Maple Valley's defense stopped dePorres on three plays and gave the offense one more chance, but the Lions just couldn't move the football. Garn was sacked, which brought up a fourth down and 23 on the Lions' 22 and all they could do was punt the ball away again. The Eagles were able to run the clock out and grab the semifinal victory. "They're (Lions) disap­ pointed that they didn't go to the Silverdome, but they feel they played the best they could," said Mittelstaedt. Maple Valley rushed for 22 yards and Gam passed for zero yards on zero of 4 completions. Detroit St. Martin dePorres had 11 first downs and rushed for 321 yards. The Eagles completed 1 of 2 passing for minus 12 yards with one interception. Mike Trowbridge led the Lions with 18 tackles, fol­ lowed by Chris Harmon and Tom Snyder, 11 apiece; Bret Flower, eight; Kyle Neff, seven and Brent Stine, six. Our board is in the process of adopting a new and com­ prehensive policy manual for our schools. The new manual is intended to update policies of the district and make them more widely available to the staff and community. It is also intended to help us become more efficient and effective. Policy development is considered to be one of the chief responsibilities of a board. It helps us to achieve a number of important goals. Some of them are described below. First, all organizations need to agree on how they will func­ tion. Written policies provide both information and direction so that everyone inside and outside the school may work together productively and in harmony. Second, policies address requirements found in our local, state and federal laws to help everyone involved to live within the adopted laws and avoid lawsuits. Thirdly, written policies help us to assure that everyone is treated as equally and fairly as possible by the school by the fact that they are openly arrived at and carried out. Fourth, policies are designed to keep the school focused on its priorities and away from areas or issues that would detract from the achievement of those priorities in an efficient and ef­ fective manner. Fifth, written policies may be updated more easily than un­ written ones because they define the present position and prac­ tices more clearly and therefore help determine any needed changes. Sixth, written policies provide those who want to know more about the operation of the school with a “textbook” for their study. Last, but not least, written policies help to carry out a basic tenet of our democracy, that we are to rule through laws, not personalities. They help us to arrive at the same positions regardless of who is administering them. As noted, there are many values to be. found in the develop­ ment of board policies. We hope that those listed will help you to make the best possible use of the new manual. We will re­ main open to possible future improvements in our policies for the good of all concerned. -X 'tOOLSALKs GtNtRAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 131 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE, Ml HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 6:00 Saturday 8:30-5:00 OPEN SUNDAYS 11:00-3:00 726-1121S COBB Richard R. Cobb, Owner'* Mich: Lie. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 11 Maplewood kindergartners learn Indian ways during celebration k*k Native American Day, an annual kindergarten tradition at Vermontville’s Maplewood school, chalked up another chapter last Wednesday. In morning and afternoon sessions, students in the classes of Linda Gaber and Linda Gray, and developmen­ tal kindergartners taught by Tammi King, had an oppor­ tunity to learn about the life of the American Indian. Gathering wood for a camp fire in front of a teepee, grin­ ding corn, fishing, hunting for buffalo, gathering cranberries for sauce, stringing beads, fashioning clay pots and shaking whipping cream and a little salt in baby food jars — a process that takes less than five minutes. Before the event ended, the youngsters lunched on a modem day feast of hot dogs, served in the classroom by parent volunteers. prayer sticks were some of the hands-on activities the children enjoyed. Several parents were pre­ sent to assist the teachers with the various projects. The berries were picked from a “cranberry bog” on the school lawn, where they had been scattered beforehand. The youngsters brought the berries inside and with adult help, washed them and turned them into sauce to' be served when they are hosts for Grandparents’ Day next Wednesday. Also to be served that day is butter the children churned by Bringing in cranberries for the sauce made to serve at the Grandparent's Day feast are (from left) Michale Furlong, David Shaver and Nick Grant. The berries were hidden on the playground for the kids to find. gSfe the school. Other outdoor activities included gathering cranberries, hunting buffalo and fishing. These Maplewood students were busy gathering wood for a camp fire in front of their teepee outside the schoolhouse. NOTICE OF SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT LION CAGERS from front page— apiece. Stine led with seven rebounds, while Holly Taylor grabbed nine. Sarah Leep and Taylor led with three steals apiece. The Lions ended their sea­ son with a 14-7 record and were champions of the SMAA at 5-1. Another bright area for the Maple Valley girls is that four players earned a spot on the all-SMAA team and one made special mention. Phenix, Stine, Bouwens and Taylor made the SMAA team, while Dana Hasselback was special mention. Sealed bids will be received by the Barry County Road Commission at their office, 1845 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 1992 on the following used equipment: J **' 2 • 1977IH 5000 Paystar 38,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, Do-All Body with Spinner Attachment, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 1 - 1976 IH 5000 Paystar38,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, Air-Flow Body with Spinner Attachment, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 1 - 1976 IH 5000 Paystar 38,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, Galion 8 yd Dump Box, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 2 ■ 1975 IH 5000 Paystar 41,000 G.V.W., 6-71 Detroit, 13 Speed, Single Axle, Live Hyd Power, 8 yd Dump Box, Underbody Blade, Frt Plow Hitch 2 - 1974 IH 5000 Paystar Tandems, 53,360 G.V.W., 6-71 Turbo Detroit, 5 + 4 Way Trans, 44,000 lb Rears, 12 yd Dump Box, Frt Plow Hitch 3 - Gledhill 812S - Tailgate Sander & Spinners Assemblies 1 - Ford 917 Flail Mower, 6 ft Cut A more detailed list is available at the Barry County Road Commission office. All used equipment to be sold "As Is" with no warran­ ty either written or implied. All bids must be in sealed envelopes plainly marked as to their contents. The items for sale may be inspected at the Road Com­ mission Garage at 1845 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan during the normal working hours of 6:45 A.M. - 3:15 P.M., Monday ■ Friday. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. TOWN MEETING from frontpage— the discussion. “We can control our future,” says Heaton. “If we do not, the future will control us.” Organizers urge widespread attendance at the session to “help us get the Nashville community on a path toward a prosperous and caring future.” BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN • Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Robert D. Russell, Chairman Norman Jack Lenz, Member John Barnett, Member ■ I BINGO MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA Tools Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware Drywall Insulation Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates Savings Delivery Planning HOMETOWN? LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville["v7?/? ^852^0882 3 ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 Home ImgrgvenientHeadguarters S (ESOK CREDIT FHAHOMC AVAILAILE �The_Mople Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, November 24, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery 'll — and — Ph. 726-0640 Fresh Meat Market Open 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., Mon., Tues. & Fit; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed. & Sat.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Pork Assorted Thanksgiving Day Stuffed Turkeys Pork Chops Loin Roast LI [Hamburger^ Oyster Boat is in! Oysters lb Advance Notice Needed for Bundles BUNDLES OF SAVINGS x $15" • 3 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast $9E99 40 lb 25 lb Bundle 151 Bun dle • 6 lbs Leg 1/<s • 1 lb. Hot Dogs • 1 lb. Pork Chops • • • • • 3 lbs. Beef Roast 6 lbs. Hamburger 1 lb. Pork Chops 3 lbs. Pork Roast 6 lbs. Leg Vi’s PRODUCE celery Tangelos 10 lbs., US #1 Michigan Russet Potatoes US*1 Extra Fancy MF Y-a---m ibs i-b s-- s 2 lbs. Bacon 2 lbs. Round Steak 1 lb. Hot Dogs • • • • • • • • 2 lbs. Polish Sausage • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 9 lbs. Hamburger • 15 lbs. Leg Vi’s • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs 10 lbs. Hamburger 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 3 lbs. Spare Ribs • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 2 lbs. Sausage * 2 2 2 9 2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. Pork Chops Bacon Hot Dogs Leg %'s Round Steak GROCERIES ■ M F ----------- 40 oz. Bruce’s > BAKERY Brown & Serve or Holiday Dinner Rolls Lumberjack Wheat Bread 2 Liters 99‘ 6 oz. Kellogg’s . Ji MA M Wv 89' BEVERAGES Coke C MB >C Q 16 oz. Del Monte I THANKSGIVING DAY GROCERIES 79* f Cake Mixes 79* Coffee ’Z89 Green Beans 33A* Yams 99* 26 oz. Reg. or Lite Maxwell House ■ (A1 (A1 CLOSED • 2 Ibs. Bacon • 3 Ibs. Sausage • 3 Ibs. Pork Chops • 2 Ibs. Pork Steak • 6 Ibs. Beef Roast • 2 Ibs. Round Steak - Flour /I 99*f $69" 55 m bundle 18 oz. Betty Crocker Easy to Peel, Florida V— 1 lb. Sausage BBuunnddlele 5 lb. bag Gold Medal 49* Crisp California Pascal • • • • Advance Notice Needed for Bundles Croutettes $’1■39 29 oz. Libby’s Canned Pumpkin 1 lb. Qtrs. Blue Bonnet Margarine — NO LIMIT — McDonald Dairy l/2 gals., Vit. D, 2%, V2% uf Evaporated Milk 11 oz. 3 Diamond Mandarin oranges 103A oz. Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Cream of Chicken or Cream of Celery Soup 2.8 oz. Durkee French Fried Onions Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauc DEER PROCESSIN IB MA J DAIRY Milk . 33 39* MA M JDM 12 oz. Carnation PRICES GOOD NOV. 23 THRU NOV. 28, 1992 03 39 99* f ■ eH7M3 f � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-12-01.pdf b19b41035e1acaf5b2d06ed0fae839eb PDF Text Text BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID 12/30/99 Hast ings Puhi ic Library 121 S. Church Street Hastings^!49058 Hastings, MI. 49058 new Permit Na 7 HAWKS t?l RPUBLIC CHURCHLIBRARY SI p r ub..li.sn.ea..by J.-Ad Graph..ics, Inc. WOEWSLMl Broadway. Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 18 — Tuesday. December 1, 1992 Forrest Babcock selected Cappon’s ‘Employee of Year’ A man who has spent more than 50 years in the business community on Nashville’s Main Street recently was nam­ ed “Employee of the Year” by W al t e r s - D i m m ic k Petroleum, Inc., owners of Cappon Quick Mart in Nashville. Forrest Babcock was chosen from among employees at 38 convenience stores in the chain operated by Walters-Dimmick. The com­ pany is based in Marshall. He was nominated for the honor by local manager Denise Welch and won the ti­ tle after several elimination rounds. “He is my most dependable and reliable employee,” said Welch. “At age 82 you would think he would want to spend time in a rocking chair or with his grandkids, but instead he is here every day on time, and with time to spare.” Babcock works the 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday. He has been employed there 13 years. Babcock’s career on Main Street began more than half a century ago when he owned and operated a Standard ser­ vice station on South Main. In Forrest Babcock is a familiar sight behind the 1942 he built a new Texaco station on North Main Street counter of Cappon’s Quick Mart in Nashville. He has been associated with various Main Street businesses See Top Employee, Page 3 for more than 50 years. First MVHS all-school drama set this week Just before their wedding, bride Emily (Stacy Hawblitz) and groom George (Brad Sansom) share a tender moment while the bride's father Editor Webb (Jason Harmon) stands by. StaffWriter “Turkey Day’’ was celebrated a day early last week, when students of the Maple Valley Adult Education Downtown Learning Center in Nashville were hosts for the first annual Community Thanksgiving luncheon. Invited guests were local village and school officials, the Maple Valley Over-50 group, and representatives of the Mid-Counties Employ­ ment and Training Consor­ tium and the Department of Social Services. The idea for the luncheon originated with Cary K. Phillips, teacher at the Downtown Learning Center, said Terry Mix, Maple Valley community education director. “My students worked very, very hard,” noted Phillips. The meal was served in Nashville’s Community Center building in Putnam MV Community Education Director Terry Mix offers a plate of turkey to guests Village President Ray Hinckley and Board of Education President Carroll Wolff (seated right) at Wednesday's luncheon event, as Supt. Dr. Ozzie Park (standing center) and DLC teacher Cary Phillips look on. See Drama planned, Page 2 Nashville woman killed in crash near Battle Creek last week The traffic accident death Saturday (Nov. 21) of Nancy Johncock of Nashville shock­ ed and saddened the Maple Valley community. Johncock, 50, was killed in an auto accident that occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on M-66 in Pennfield Township, north of Battle Creek. Adult Ed students are hosts to holiday meal by Susan Hinckley Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” will be presented three evenings this week by a Maple Valley high school cast in what is hoped will become the first annual all-school drama. The cast of 20 includes students from grades 9 though 12, said Norma Acker, director. Performances are set for Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day evenings, Dec. 3,4 and 5, starting at 7 p.m. in the high Park. Phillips said his students had cleaned the building in preparation for the occasion in addition to handling other tasks involved in staging the meal. Fifty-three were present for the luncheon. Special guests included Betty Heidt, former teacher at the Downtown Learning Center, and Mix’s parents, Louis and Eva Mix of Vermontville, who were observing their 47th wedding anniversary. A bountiful buffet table featured turkey and other goodies. Guests brought various side dishes to accom­ pany the “bird,” which had been roasted at home by Mix. Both he and Phillips say they hope the Thanksgiving luncheon will become an an­ nual project of the local com­ munity education program. “It will build community involvement, the way it’s sup­ posed to be,” observed Mix. The Downtown Learning Center is located on Nashville’s Main Street in the Village Council’s meeting chamber. The center offers a flexible daytime schedule of high school completion classes for adults who are unable to attend regular even­ ing classes at the high school.. According to authorities, Johncock, south bound on M-66 in a sub-compact car, had slowed to make a left turn onto Alvena Avenue, where her daughter lives. Another south-bound car driven by a 16-year-old Battle Creek boy struck the Johncock auto in the rear and drove it into the path of a nor­ thbound car driven by a 19-year-old Battle Creek man. The Johncock auto was crushed. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other drivers were treated and released at Battle Creek’s Leila Hospital. The accident remains under investigation. Nancy was well known in the Maple Valley community as a former teller at the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank (formerly Comerica) and for her coaching of a summer league softball team. Everyone who knew Nancy also knew ofher love for stray animals, a devotion that even­ tually led her to leave her banking career to work for veterinary clinics. She was employed at Clark and Seidel Veterinary in Hastings and earlier had worked for Pennfield Animal Hospital. She was bom Nov. 8, 1942, to Vem and Doris (Gillette) Marshall; attended Beigh Rural School and graduated in 1960 from Nashville High School. She married Ed Johncock in September 1972 in Nashville. Surviving, besides her hus­ band, are a son, Dan Carpenter of Nashville; a daughter, Jamie Johnson of Battle Creek; stepchildren Sheryl West of Colorado Spr­ ings, Colo., Susan Corkwell of Nashville, Janet Thornton of Potterville, Dick Johncock of Lansing, Judy Lemon of Lansing and Doug Johncock of Nashville; her mother, Doris Marshall of Nashville; several grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and sisters, Dolores Knoll of Nashville and Janet McMillen of Versailles, Ky. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Nashville Baptist Church with Chaplain Cathy Vesseccia officiating. Memorials may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter. I n This Issue . • Six vie for three Nashville Council positions • MV FFA members attend National Convention • Area students enjoy Thanksgiving celebrations • Christmas concert planned at local school Sunday �Mourners under umbrellas enter the cemetery to attend the burial of the town's most recent departed one. school auditorium. The play deals with life at the turn of the century in the small town of Grover’s Cor­ ners, New Hampshire. The audience is introducted to two families, the Webbs and the Gibbs. The stage manager, a role played by Lora Emery, is the “most important character in the play,” said Acker. Emery serves as a narrator of the events that appear in succession in the three acts of the drama: Daily Life, Love and Marriage, and (although not named) Death. To quote the author, says Acker: “I guess I don’t have to tell you what the third act is.” Tickets are $2 at the door or may be purchased in advance at the same price from any cast member. 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost of Homeowners Insurance 30%! Woman’s Club to meet Dec. 7 Life Home Car Business ThzNoPro6&m The Vermontville Woman’s Club will meet at the home of Hildred Peabocy Monday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Dema Wright will present a Christmas program. The silent auction for Girlstown will be held that evening also. Visitors are welcome. Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass .........9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p....... ............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship....... .6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR Four Republicans and two Democrats filed last week for three two-year trustee seats opening in the spring on Nashville’s village council. Because of the number of Republican candidates, a primary election will be necessary in February. The Christmas Brunch will take place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Vermontville Bible Church. All mothers of preschoolers are invited. Moms can share parenting ideas, make a craft and meet new friends while enjoying the brunch. There also will be special classes for children up to 5 years of age. For more information, call 367-4615 or 852-9379. vfuto-Owners Insurance CATHOLIC CHURCH Six vie for 3 Nashville positions Christmas brunch in Vermontville Here’s why! Our statistics show that homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your homeowners insurance. ST. CYRIL Sam Craig (played by Matt Mace) and Undertaker Joe Stoddard (Andy Swartz) discuss former residents buried in the town cemetery. Cast members seated in the background represent departed community members. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship -..9:45 a.m. Sunday School... 11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 1 a.m. P.M. Service .’ 7 Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe The two Democrats and three of the Republicans will move from the Feb. 15 primary election to the March 8 general election ballot. Meeting last Tuesday’s fil­ ing deadline for nominating petitions were incumbent Republicans Suzanne VanDerske, 209 Washington St., and Jeffrey N. Beebe, 434 Christmas Concert planned at MV School Sunday The Maple Valley Christmas Concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the high school gymnasium. The sixth-grade, junior high and senior high bands will perform, all under the direc­ tion of Dennis Vanderhoef. 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School ..... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Each of the bands will play three selections. The high school choir and community band also will perform. A reception will be held in the cafeteria immediately after the concert. FASHION SHOW at the OPERA HOUSE in Vermontville Dec. 5th at 2 p.m. Clothes furnished by Fashion Bug Admission $2.00 • Children Free Proceeds go to Maple Valley Cheerleaders. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.................. 7 p.m. REV. ALAN METTLER 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ......10 a.m. A.M. Service ...'..11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Worship........ 9:30 a.m. Sun. School......... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH S. Main St. (who was ap­ pointed to the council earlier this year); and incumbent Democrat Carol Jones Dywer, 125 Terrace Lane. Newcomer hopefuls filing, for the seats were Republicans Robert Harvey, 504 S. Main St., Stephen Corwin, 201 Phillips St., and Democrat Ronald Bracy, 310 Middle St. OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO �The TOP EMPLOYEEy at the intersection of Reed. Prior to his employment at Cappon’s, Babcock worked for Nashville Auto Supply. He came to the village as a teen-ager, when his parents, Horace and Sarah Babcock, moved here from Traverse Ci­ ty in 1926. Forrest attended school in Nashville and in his youth worked part-time at the old Star theatre, which stood Valley News Nashville, Tuesday, December 1. 1992 — Page 3 continued from front just south of Central Park in Lawton, Oklahoma, and four the heart of town. grandchildren. Babock is a former As employee of the year, Nashville fire chief, was ac­ Babcock was awarded a S500 tive in the local Chamber of shopping spree at Wal-Mart in Commerce, and has been in­ Coldwater. Five other win­ volved with the Barry County ners at district level received Commission on Aging. $100 sprees at Wal-Mart. He has three grown This was the first “Run children: James of Grand through Wal-Mart” con­ Rapids, Forrest Jr. (“Tink”) ducted by Walters-Dimmick of Lansing; Janet Kenyon of to recognize the outstanding contribution that these in­ dividuals make to the success of the company. Babcock’s name will be submitted for additional com­ petition at state and national ’ levels in the Shell Oil Com­ pany, said Welch. Currently several tie stalls, a tack room, he is on a three-week and a staging area. The tie stalls provide a vacation. A $500 Run through Wal-Mart’’ was Forrest Babcock’s reward for being named “We sure do miss him,” place for the horses not being Employee of the Year by Walters- Dimmick Petroleum, Inc., of Marshall. Babcock used in a class to be out ofthe added Welch. was allowed to select $500 worth of merchandise at the Coldwater store. main arena. Also, four foot kick boards have been install­ ed all around the inside of the riding area, which is another WORKING HARDER WORKING SMARTER ¥ safety factor. Plans for the future include the purchase of a horse drawn LU cart to be used for students O whose physical limitations do 3) not allow them to ride horses. 7S And a longer term goal of the Association is light (the kind 5 z you get with an electric c/1 0 switch) in the a*rena. For more information on 0 the ESRVA or the Koeze pro­ z ducts, call 627-8888, 3) 543-0580 or 726-1464. □ m Eaton County Special Riders selling nuts, ‘puddles HS?, ‘11*1 nJ®*’ *1 bL 2 SSI The Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association (ESRVA) is having its annual fund-raiser, the sale of nuts and “puddles.” Koeze giant cashews, mix­ ed nuts (60 percent cashews), “Puddles” (a confection of pecans, all natural caramel and milk chocolate), and the “Combo” (mixed nuts and “puddles”) prices will range from $19 for a 30 oz. con­ tainer of giant cashews in a glass decanter to $8.50 for a 16 oz. bag of mixed nuts. Last year, the ESRVA paid for the construction of an ad­ dition to the riding arena with the money earned from these annual nut sales and the sum­ mer horseback riding show. The addition is being used for * When the weather outside is frightful, our o aii£1 Superintendent’s Corner 31 $ drive-through MlWj lilt) ih tasMa life IkSjuWtitj i Mi) H ib d k(H [tfa tfe tatawiiKiir: Thanks to our students, and fans BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks ionshow Iglt# JtfiaJl ,11 .*..11 *JI [Hi The end of November marks the end of the fall activities season. If you enjoy and appreciate student events, I am sure that you will agree that it was an outstanding season. Our students exhibited outstanding individual efforts and teamwork in such activities as band, cross country, golf, basketball and football. They were appreciated by their fans and were successful in placing among the top individuals and groups in the state. They made us feel proud to be from “the Valley.” We also want to express gratitude to our fans for their faithfulness in cheering our students on in both victory and defeat. Our district is known for its support of student activities and this past season was an outstanding example. We ap­ preciated the backing. It is also fitting at this season to be thankful that our com­ munity and school provide an outstanding activities program and staff for our young people and that our students put their best efforts into these activities. It is a well-estblished fact that most students who are involved in school activities do better in academic areas, have fewer problems conforming to rules and laws and become more successful in their adult lives. To any who may question the value ofthese activities, may I remind you that our students still spend the majority of their school hours involved in challenging academic work. This is the “cake” of our program. Our activities provide the “frosting.” If you have tried cake without frosting lately, you have been reminded of its value. Our students and fans have put forth the efforts and exhibited the enthusiasm that made us feel good about the past fall season. To everyone who had a part, we say thanks and congratulations. LU O SPIRIT machine Q tr 3) A Z 0 is delightful. 0 tn z £ > V or O 31 m 3) for the chilly winds of winter, you can now get quick cash without leaving the warmth and safety of your car. Our ATM machine is another example of how Eaton Federal is working harder, working smarter to serve you better. Stop by today! ust in time LU £E 2 c/1 0 PENNY SUPPER December5,1992 t*Jf Serving ... Baked Chicken, Sauerkraut and Sausage and Salmon Loaf 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. M BAKE SALE and BAZAAR o 3) A z 0 > 3) □ Working harder, working smarter. m Eaton Federal Bank □ V.F.W. Post 8260 • Nashville, MI jja» 10, or 0 z y cc O cn FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 WORKING HARDER £ FDIC [insured EQUAL MOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon WORKING SMARTER 3) m 3) ¥ �The Maple Valley News Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Nimrod news was tops in Nashville back in 1939 by Susan Hinckley News of returning deer hunters filled the pages of The Nashville News 53 years ago. Besides a comprehensive report of successful northern treks by local people, the paper carried a Michigan Department of Conservation photo of cars lined up at Mackinaw City waiting to board the ferry as “thousands thronged the dock...eager to get to their camps in the Up­ per Peninsula for the 1939 deer season.” The previous season’s kill of bucks was almost 45,000; advance reports indicated ex­ cellent prospects for the cur­ rent season. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in The News on Nov. 23, 1939. Some deer hunters have returned home William Lundstrum and son, Gerald Lundstrum, car­ ried off the Nashville com­ munity deer hunting honors for bringing in the first buck of the season, with the addi­ tional honors ofhaving a very early breakfast at home and a late supper at home on open­ ing day, with a 175-pound buck in their possesion which was shot near Luther. They left home about 3:30 a.m., had the buck by 11 a.m., saw no other hunters in that section, carried it two and one-half miles, which took them until 4 p.m., and reach­ ed home again about 7:30 p.m., weary but happy over their success, though Mr. Lundstrum caught cold with resultant tooth trouble. However, he probably is managing to masticate the venison, said to be of very fine quality. Ralph Wetherbee, returning Friday afternoon from Rose City, was the first Nashville resident to return with a deer, bringing a nice 125-pound, five-point buck, which he shot oh Thursday, the second day of the season. Mr. Wetherbee, invited to Rose City, went north alone the preceding Monday. Dr. Merle Vance of Eaton Rapids is one of the former Nashville residents in the Up­ per Peninsula for the deer hunting. He bagged a onepoint buck last week, and another of the party was also lucky. The Vance family are having their Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 30, and of course there will be venison from northern Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dahlhouser and son Dickie came from the Eldorado camp bringing the spikehoms shot by Mr. Dahlhouser and his father, Philip Dahlhouser. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser and Ward Smith remained. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Decker and baby were in the Eldorado vicinity, and the men wre successful; Mr. Decker shot a spike-horn the first day, and Mr. Dickin­ son one the second day. Mrs. Dickinson saw plenty ofdeer, but nothing to shoot at, and Mrs. Decker remained in camp. R.V. Hess, his father-in­ law and brother-in-law, Allen and Alton Faust of Vermont­ ville, returned Sunday from Newberry in the Upper Penin­ sula. They had a wonderful time, but brought home no deer. t The hunting expeditions of Nashville e area a sportsmen filled November pages of the locall press for more than three-quarters of century. Gail Lykins (right) and his twin sons Sherman and Charles were among those listed in a 1939 report of local hunters who had gone north in search of deer. Dr. Lofdahl and Earl Olmstead, who were at Lake George with Ralph Olin and brother, H.C. Olin ofDetroit, and Royce Henton of Delton, came home Sunday without game. Mr. Olin had been suc­ cessful but was waiting for Mr. Henton to get his buck. Robert Evans, in company with his brother Wilbur of Olivet, who left last Monday for their annual deer hunt at Glennie, Alcona County, returned home Saturday, both with deer. In less than three hours after the season opened, Robert bagged a spike-horn weighing about 120 lbs., and his brother shot his the next day, a four-pointer weighing about 115 pounds. Curtis Wagner returned Saturay from Cooks, Upper Peninsula, where he went for the deer hunting, but without a buck. H.B. McIntyre and Lloyd McClelland returned Saturday morning without deer. They saw four on their way north before the season opened, but none afterward. J.M. Scott, and son Junior of Jackson, hunted without success at Indian River, where they have relatives, and are planning on another trip to Lake County in an effort to fill their licenses. Fay Fisher went to Kenton, Upper Peninsula, with Battle Creek hunters. Christmas tree poachers warned Free Christmas trees do not grow in Michigan. The cruising motorist who spies one he thinks would look well in his living room in season, and the trucker who wants to make some quick and easy money, alike are warned that removal of Christmas trees without the written con­ sent ofthe owner ofthe land is theft, for which the penalty is $25 to $500 fine and up to three months imprisonment. Any vehicle bearing a Christmas tree may be stop­ ped by a conservation office, an officer ofthe department of agriculture or a regular officer of the. law, and inspection of the bill of sale or written con­ sent of the owner demanded. Permission is quite as necessary in getting a tree growing on state-owned land as for one ofprivate land. No Christmas trees are cut in state forests. The law protecting Christmas trees is broad in its applicaton and covers all wild trees or shrubs, including the well liked spruce and balsam. Nearby Notes — The Bellevue Board of Education may decide to dispose of the district’s seven school buses and retire from the transportation business. The matter was brought before the board as the result of a recent suggestion by the firm of Dunbar-Fruin that they might be interested in purchasing the entire bus fleet and contracting with the district to furnish the transportation of the pupils from rural districts. A committee was named to confer with DunbarFruin to report findings at the Loads of deer carcasses are piled high near the American Express office at the Mackinaw City depot in this November 1913 photo by Edwin Scott. A penciled inscription on the back of the picture notes that "two thousand deer were slaughtered and shipped in 1913." In the early days hunters often sent their trophies home via the rails. next regular board meeting. A ton of Battle Creek. number of school systems in — Betty Davis, who under­ the state contract with private went an appendectomy at the individuals to transport their Barry County Osteopathic rural pupils, including the Hospital on Nov. 11, was Hastings schools. removed to her home in the — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hess ambulance on Thursday. Sellen, who own 175 acres — Mrs. Clara Taylor of near Pine Lake, over Olivet Detroit, new owner of the way, are said to have raised former Reynolds home, next 900 turkeys this year with a to the Cortright home on loss of only four. The birds Phillips Street, was here with now being marketed average decorators last weekend. Mrs. 10 pounds for the hens and 20 Taylor has a considerable pounds for the toms. They amount of work to do on her started the turkey business 11 new property, which occupies years ago, and each year since her attention weekends so far. have increased the size of — Mrs. Carrie Campbell their flocks. They hatch all of and Mrs. Villa Olin were in their own eggs, very few be­ Battle Creek Friday evening ing hatched from the in­ attending the public installa­ cubators. There are six dif­ tion of officers of the Battle ferent ages, and three dif­ Creek chapter, O. E. S., -by ferent strains. They have Worthy Grand Matron Ethel steady customers among the Komoski and Worthy Grand hotels, restaurants and depart­ Patron Richard Brown. Five ment stores in nearby Battle hundred or more were pre­ Creek, Marshall and Lansing sent. Refreshments were serv­ that take a large part of the ed in the large dining room season’s hatching. Arbaugh’s after the installation department store, Lansing, ceremonies. has contracted for nearly 100 — The Lloyd J. Eatons turkeys. have rented from Fred Baker the former Glenn Phillips News in Brief house. — Eleven students from — L.C. Lorbeck, former Nashville are enrolled at owner and operator of the Western State Teachers col­ Standard gas station here, is lege, according to an analysis reported very ill ofheart trouof the registration which has ble at his home at Scotts. Dr. just been completed. Western and Mrs. E.T. Morris, the State has this semester the Lorbeck’s former neighbors, largest enrollment in the history of the college with a were at Scotts Sunday. Dr. Morris was called in consulatotal of 2,714 students in tion with Dr. Funks ofAthens residence. Those from for Mr. Lorbeck. Nashville are the following: — Farrell Babcock, from Genevieve Biggs,, Paul the State Police post at Diamante, William Hecker,. Romeo, came to visit his Geraldine Howell, Frances parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Maurer, Roger Sackett, Jack Babcock, and other relatives Smith, Jean Smith, Robert and friends. Smith, Elaine Thompson and — The Barry County Dennis Yarger. Osteopathic Guild will hold a — Mrs. C.E. Mater was combination rummage sale of hostess to the Good Cheer new and fancy goods and a Club Friday at her Main bake sale at Munro’s grocery Street home, when a bountiful store Friday and Saturday, potluck dinner was enjoyed by Dec. 1 and 2. a dozen club members and — (North Irish Street) Mrs. two guests, followed by a Gayle Bever and children delightufl social afternoon. have gone to the home of her Dinner was sent in to Mrs. Ed parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Purchis, a club member Guy, near Woodland, while residing next door, who the tenant house is being mov­ recently underwent major ed to die new foundation. An­ srugery. drew Dooling has quite a few — Claire Greenfield is on men helping to move his reliefduty as night operator at house. the local depot of Michigan — (Northeast Castleton) Central while Frank Haines iis H.B. McIntyre and Lloyd Mcdeer hunting. Clelland returned without fill­ — Mrs. Belle Mix has clos­ ing their deer licenses but are ed her home and left Saturday glad to be safely back home, to spend the winter with her so many hunters and so many only sister, Mrs. Abbie Cotaccidents. — (Kalamo) Miss Alta Mae Keehne won five blue ribbons on canned fruit and vegetables at the Bellevue Community Fair. — (Barryville) Phil Deller and Linus Maurer have returned from their northern deer hunting trip. — ( Mayo District) Drilling began at the new oil well on the E. Olmstead farm Friday, and is progressing rapidly. — (Lacey) Ethan Winters is doing some fall plowing for Ben Conklin...Albert Conklin is building an addition to his house.. .Leslie Conklin returned from his deer hunting trip Saturday night, but no deer. — (North Kalamo) Lowell Crousser and Frank Frey went to Traverse City Tuesday deer hunting, and returned Friday evening without a deer. They report the weather was fine, and a number of hunters around Traverse City. — (Mayo District) Chicken pox is still prevalent in the neighborhood, but no one is very sick. — (Lacey) Harold Case lost a cow last week with poisoning. — (North Martin Comers) Milo Barry is very ill at pre­ sent with pneumonia. — (West Maple Grove) There will be an oyster and vegetable soup supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Roberts Friday evening, spon­ sored by the LAS. Serving to begin at 6:30 and continue until all are served. There will also be a Christmas bazaar. — (Mayo District) William Hamilton and son Howard are husking com for several farmers of the Evans district, with a husker...A brother of Donald Leonard, Dale, broke his arm in a fall from a load of cornstalks while helping Donald last week. HOME OWNERS! We care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRANO RAPIOS — 616-940-6077 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December I. 1992 — Page 5 Fuller St. kindergartners enjoy turkey dinner Tammi King’s Fuller Street School first-graders last Wednesday enjoyed a tradi­ tional Thanksgiving meal complete with turkey and trimmings. The youngsters had a hand in some of the meal prepara­ tion, helping make the pum­ pkin pies and sugar cookies. The 20 children in King’s class all were dressed d as Native Americans for the din­ ner. Earlier, they had con­ structed a teepee for the center of the room. King said the children helped sew and paint the col­ orfill shelter, in which each took a turn sitting during the event. Several mothers were pre­ sent Wednesday to share the dinner and to lend a hand in serving and cleanup. Mmmm! Finger-licking good, says Dustin Mead, enjoying the Thanksgiving meal as classmate Amber Primm looks on. M.V. FFA members attend national meeting On Nov. 11-14, six Maple Valley FFA members attend­ ed the FFA national conven­ tion in Kansas City, Mo. Those members who attend­ ed were Michelle Gidner, Kim Thompson, Tara Hoover, Jason House, Mark Porritt and Greg Little. While there, members at­ tended many sessions. They had the chance to hear from many well known people, such as Leanza Cornett, who was recently crowned 1993 Miss' America. They also heard from author and motivational speaker Dave Yoho and Zig Ziglar. Further, they had the opportunity to listen to a former hostage and motivational speaker Dr. Thomas Sutherland, who was released two days after the na- s 5 is1 s «> j k>£S ^R®ii^ W .*W^ «»bt. isUip^,, tat...ltili( (iw i ittnd&oBlBh^1 !R® tiA ktak Ei,by nW bhj iifst trtfrctrtsenam bill tyM)^hil fa -M CwmlMhiji mtafttos taf.mlBi’M twptaiteb t^ihifaiiii al infanta mltatii -iJtoDwta Tomorrow's Agriculture... Today's FFA Rewarding Individual Achievement. row pili pin it [b k^.4Oi«i jlta pit -HWIJ Uiwkn’t" Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our children & grand children for making our 50th Wedding Anniversary so special for all the time & effort they put in making decorations & flowers we all wore. Special thanks to Pastor DeGroot & Janet for helping us renew our vows. The Battle Creek Pony Club for the beauti­ ful center piece. The Bob Kings for food & Jim Springers for punch & decorations, Yvonne Reum for making the cake. Family, friends, Prairieville Barn, Friends & Bismark Community for cards, gifts, and money. Mostofall for coming to our open house. Bless you all. Al & Bea Bowen CARD OF THANKS The family of Verlin J. Murphy gratefully acknow­ ledges the many kind express­ ions of concern and sympathy extended to us during the recent illness and loss ofour loved one. FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND ^fer L--uu^^u -t33a a1 Total dividends paid by the Franklin Utilities Fund have increased 28 out of the last 44 years. And, while past performance cannot guarantee future results, Franklin managers continue to emphasize growth of income and capital as major investment objectives. ltei r *■: ■:ss *s"s5' *"5' The fund invests in public utility companies located primarily in high-growth areas of the nation. Call today for free information. Phone 726-0580 h*e<£ *>■5^ iO'.X, »#O*'.X, *»#* tional convention in 1991. Many awards and American degrees were given out at this convention, along with the signing in of the new national officer team. There were many teams representing Michigan at the national level in several contests. There was also a representation for Michigan in the national chorus and band. The national band director was Gene Englerth from Webberville, Mich. While in Kansas City delegates had the opportunity to attend the American Royal Rodeo. This is where some of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the country perform. The adults who attended the convention along with the members were Ron Worth, advisor for Maple Valley FFA and Vicki House, a parent of one of the members. A number of businesses STANLEY TRUMBLE C.L.U.ajX. MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD / S,IPC Community Notices Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC LAST WEEKS MAPLE VALLEY Athletic Boosters Lottery Winner is: DEBBIE ROUNDS-#C-65.__________ MRS. CLAUS’ 11th annual bazaar and craft show, Sat, Dec. 5, 9a.rn.-4p.rn. Ionia Middle School, M-21 Ionia, over 100 craft exhibitors, used books, white elephants. Breakfast 8a.m., lunch and drinks available all day. Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge. Ml 48837 » Ph. 627-1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Jrf! ' jL H’s' / would like afree prospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Utilities Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefolly before Iinvest or send money. Nome Address .} City/State/Zip FRANKLIN < Daytime Phone Franklin Distributors, Inc ||J LAST WEEKS MAPLE VALLEY Athletic Boosters Lottery Winner is: DEBBIE ROUNDS-#C-65. supported the annual trip to Kansas City. Their financial support allowed the students to visit the Truman Library and Museum, the Agriculture Hall of Fame, and the American Royal Rodeo and trade show. The businesses included Citizens Elevator, Gerald Aldrich, Good Time Pizza, Wheeler’s Marine, Nashville Hardware, Mace Pharmacy, Hometown Lumber, Maple Valley Implement, Kent Oil, Vermontville Hardware and Cook Brothers Straw. Justin Starks sits Indian fashion in front of the teepee made by Tammi King's Fuller Street kindergartners. BOOKS ETC • and The Comics Alcove (Across from Cappon, Upstairs at Phase II) HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN 49073 We cordially invite you to join us for our... SECOND CHRISTMAS & ANNIVERSARY ...at... Mapes ■ Family Florist FRL, DEC. 4 SAT., DEC. 5 Shop for decorations and home and business. Registerfor a DOOR PRIZE to be given during our I Christmas Open House Enjoy Refreshments With Us! Mon.-Sat. 9p.m. to 5 _ Mapes Family Florist 107 NORTH MAIN NASHVILLE • 852-2050 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1992 — Page 6 Fuller Street Elementary thirdgraders enjoy living history Hank Felder Jr., portraying Kit Carson, shows a bear skin to eager "Native American" students as Elmer Cheeseman (portraying Jim Bridger) and Ed Bignall, dressed as a French voyager, look on. American frontiersman Kit Carson, early fur trader and guide Jim Bridger and a French voyager visited Fuller Street Elementary School Wednesday. Along with invited adult guests, third-graders in the classrooms of teachers Tam­ my Wilde, Jenny Bohms and Inez Hubka enjoyed the ap­ pearances of these famous men as part of Native American Day celebration. MAPLE VALLEY The historic characters were portrayed by Hank Felder Jr. (Carson), Elmer Cheeseman (Bridger) and Ed Bignall. The three are part of a living history group based in Monroe, Mich. MEMBERS OF BARRY- S’ EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Real Estate 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS‘ WARRANTY • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available REALTOR* JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... 726-0223 ...... S52-1784 ........ 726-1171 ........ 852-2012 ....... 726-0122 ....... 852-1543 Eves JERI BAKER “Salesperson of the Month” for November Count your blessings Name them $57,500!! SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS - Large wooded lot Congratulations!! “JERI”! plus creek! 9 room, 5 bed­ room home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) “One by One” Count your many blessings See what God has done! As we approach the “Holiday Season” Let us do so with an “ATTITUDE” of “GRATITUDE”! VERMONTVILLE • MOBILE HOME ON LARGE LOT - 1984 Fairmont 14x70 mobile home on 2% lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigera­ tor are included, nice deck, small barn & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) MOBILE HOME ON 7.5 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS - 2 bed­ room 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more details. (CH-174) — VACANT LAND — parcel) 4 miles iles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) EAST OF DOWLING ■ PARCELS JUST LISTED: 3 - (6 acre) parcels on blacktop road —27 acres w/woods & 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-175) Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 20 ACRES ■ LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. k (CH-168) To tie in with the Native American theme, the trio showed the youngsters “how Indians really started out with tomahawks and bows and ar­ rows and progressed into steel and iron,” noted Felder, a Nashville resident. An extensive display of ar­ tifacts, including buffalo, bear and horse hides, firearms, peace pipes, deer skin pouches and other articles of Indian attire helped the students to better understand the early era of the Native American. Also on display was a sam­ ple of iron pyrite commonly called “fool’s gold” because of its resemblance to the real thing. For the occasion, the youngsters dressed in Indian costumes they had made in their classrooms. After the in­ formative presentation by the living history visitors, the children entertained their parents and other adult guests with a program oftheir own in keeping with the theme of the day. Business Services VERMONTVILLE • LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner BUILT IN 1987 - ON 3 ACRES ■ LOG HOME-ON M-66 - 3 bed rooms, 2 The display of artifacts from the early era of the American Indian fascinated the Fuller Street third-graders. 24 ACRES • VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer.. (VL-359) BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. CALEBS MILL All apples $4.95 Bu. Saturdays only 10a.m.-2p.m. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation*Tumed down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.__________ LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. Elmer Cheeseman shows a Flintlock smooth bore 20-gauge shotgun to interested student Jack Wagner. �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 1. 1992 _ Page 7 Board effectiveness topic of KCC seminar Self-evaluation by volunteer boards is one of the best ways they can assess and strengthen their performance as govern­ ing bodies. A workshop has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon which will teach board members some tools of self-assessment. Larry H. Slesinger, deputy director of the National Center for Nonprofit Boards in Washington, D.C. will be the presenter at the Mawby Center for Community Educa­ tion at Kellogg Community College. The W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s Expert-in­ Residence program is col­ laborating in this presentation. How does a good board stay on the right track? Self­ assessment works best when the organization is relatively free ofcrisis, when things are generally going well. The workshop will help define the criteria for an effective and successful board; point out the ways self-assessment can build trust, respect and com­ munication among board members; provide sound in­ formation from which a board assessment process can be planned; and help boards become proactive to con­ fidently shape their future operations. To register send a $25 check made payable to Kellogg Community College to KCC, Community Services Division, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, 49017, Atten­ tion: Kyle Keller, along with name, address, organization, position in organization, and day and evening telephone numbers. To obtain further informa­ tion, call 965-3931, extension 2239. GOING OUT OF Getting in the spirit Nashville's Main Street took on a festive holiday air last Monday as Christmas decorations were hoisted into place. Handling the job were workers from Action Sign Company of Hastings and employees of the village Department of Public Works. sale Kathy’s Crafts 207 North Main Street Nashville Hause four generations Shown here are representatives of four generations in the Hause family of Hastings. Jerome (on horse), 2% years old, is shown with grandfather Stan Hause, father Steve Hause, and great-grandparents Jennie and Ray Hause Sr., all of Hastings. ALL MERCHANDISE MARKED DOWN! NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Pat, Jill, Linda and Dr. Callton • Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries 7TeW>~AT1ENtYpECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment... MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER _852-2070_ $QE $vQUEi UHA HvA vUiUv Expires Dec X. 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville • I All Sales Final • No Exchanges • No Refunds �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1992 — Page 8 Susan Lynn Cole- Obituaries Nancy Lou Johncock NASHVILLE - Nancy Lou Johncock, 50, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, November 21, 1992, the result of an automobile accident. Mrs. Johncock was born on November 8,1942, the daught­ er of Vem and Doris (Gillette) Marshall. She attended the Beigh School in Barry County and graduated from Nashville High School in 1960. She married Ed Johncock in September of 1972 in Nashville. She presently worked for Clark and Seidel Veterinary in Hastings. Other employment includes: Pennfield Animal Hospital, Hastings City Bank in Bellevue and Nashville, and the CoAmerica Bank in Nash­ ville. She coached summer league softball and collected antiques and stray animals. Mrs. Johncock is survived by her husband, Ed; son, Dan (Lynette) Carpenter of Nash­ ville; daughter, Jamie (Todd) Johnson of Battle Creek; step children: Sheryl West of Colorado Springs, Susan Corkwell of Nashville, Janet Thorton of Potterville, Dick Johncock of Lansing, Judy Lemon of Lansing, Doug Johncock of Nashville; mother, Doris Marshall of Nashville; many grandchil­ dren; three great­ grandchildren; sisters, Dolores Knoll of Nashville and Janet McMillen of Versailles, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24 at the Nashville Baptist Church with Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home. ber 23, 1933. Mr. Elliott is survived by their daughter, Lynda and husband Rick Hamill; grand­ children, Katy and Jeff all of Grand Ledge; three sisters, Sadie Paisley and Myrtle Lewis of Mt. Pleasant, and Isabel Hedberg of Sunfield; brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Donna Elliott of Lansing; many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his wife Margaret of Sunfield and her family. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa with Reverend Ward D. Pierce and Reverend Bill Griffin officiat­ ing. The V.F.W. Post 4461 of Lake Odessa was the Honor Guard at the East Sebewa Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Ray K Elliott------SUNFIELD - Ray K. Elliott, 82, of Sunfield, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 1992. Mr. Elliott was born on September 19, 1910 in Mt. Pleasant. He was a proud Veteran of World War II. He belonged to the Sunfield Lions Club and the Sunfield Fire Department for many years. He was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #4461 in Lake Odessa. Ray and Ethelyn came to Sunfield in 1946 and owned and oper­ ated the IGA Store in Sunfield for 30 years. Mr. Elliott was preceded in death by his wife, Ethelyn whom he married on Septem•Maple Valley Athletic Boosterss I BINGO I S MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA S “THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 9 ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g nimiBiiiiioiMiiiiiiiiiifii Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 2 Chicken quarter, red potato, European blend, bread, peaches. Thursday, Dec. 3 Spaghetti with meat sauce, carrots, asparagus, pears, bread. Friday, Dec. 4 Turkey rice casserole, winter blend, squash, cookie. Monday, Dec. 7 Chicken sauce ’em, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, pineapple. Tuesday, Dec. 8 NASHVILLE - William H. Hecker, 99, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, November 21, 1992 at Thor­ napple Manor, Hastings. He was bom in Woodland Township of Barry Township, the son of Aaron Frank and Mary Etta (Messimer) Hecker on September 28, 1893. He graduated from Nashville High School and married Margaret Schwarck in April of 1916 in Nashville. Mr. Hecker worked at the Lentz Table Factory in Nash­ ville and for Sherman Williams Paint Company in Grand Rapids as a color techni­ cian for 37 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the former E.U.B. Church in Nashville and the Nashville United Methodist Church. He was a life member ofthe Nash­ ville Masonic Lodge #255. Mr. Hecker is survived by son, William J. (Mary) of Nashville; daughter, Margaret Jeanne (William) Graf of Ann Arbor; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, Events CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS NOTICE: Change in tax collection hours. December: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Sat., Fridays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in my home. No Wednesday collection on Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Jan. & Feb. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. No Wed. collection. All tax collection will be at my home or by mail. Loretta Pixley Castleton Twp. Treasurer 495 Sunset Nashville, MI 49073 (Leslie) Guernsey of Nashvil­ le, Linda M. Hart of Hastings, several aunts, uncles and cousins, nine nieces and two nephews, two stepdaughters: Shelby Champlin and Darcy Champlin, both of Battle Creek. Funeral Mass was held Monday, November 30 at St. Rose ofLima Catholic Church with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made the American Lung Association or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. William H. Hecker Meatloaf, red potato, Italian blend, pudding. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Delton, blood pressure, door prize; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exer­ cise, crafts. Thursday, Dec. 3 Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, cards, exercise; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Dec. 4 - Hastings, blood pressure, cards, reading, exercises, bingo; 'Nashville, Margaret Reid, popcorn. Monday, Dec. 7 - Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing, tree decorating. Tuesday, Dec. 8 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. and Supervisor. Mrs. Cole enjoyed sewing, bowling and many outdoor activities. She was married to Robert W. Cole on May 17, 1986. Mrs. Cole is survived by her husband, Robert, ofNashville, one daughter, Mrs. John (Heather L.) Barker ofGaines­ ville, Florida, two sons: Chad R. Watson of Hastings and Andrew L. Cole of Nashville, her parents Richard and Ardith Hart of Hastings, paternal grandmother Lynn O. Hart of Hastings, maternal grand­ mother, Margaret Shook of Lake Odessa, one brother Douglas L. Hart of Middlevil­ le, two sisters: Mrs. Robert NASHVILLE - Susan Lynn Cole, 41 of Cloverdale Road, Nashville, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 1992 at Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Cole was bom on June 21, 1951 in Hastings, the daughter of Richard K. and Ardith L. (Shook) Hart. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1969. She was employed at Fuller Insurance for one year, Ionia County Insurance Company, and several insurance compa­ nies in the Battle Creek Area including: Adjusting Services Unlimited and for the past six years Transamerica Insurance Company as a Claims adjuster three great-great grandchil-Funeral Home, Nashville with dren; sisters, Dessa Handel of Reverend Lester DeGroot, Nashville, Dorothy Ames, Reverend Kenneth Vaught and Nashville, Fannie Endsley of the Nashville Masonic Lodge Hastings, Geraldine Van officiating. Burial was in Arnam of Hastings; brother, Lakeview Cemetery, Harold Hecker of Florida; Nashville. Memorial contributions many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held may be made to the Nashville Tuesday, November 24 at United Methodist Church Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Building Fund. Kenneth Smith Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Hersh­ berger of Lake Odessa; two sons, Gerald Smith of Lees­ burg, Florida, Larry (Eadie) Smith of Troy, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, six great­ grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Rood of Lansing; one brother, Orlo Smith of Wood­ land; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, November 23 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Ben Ridder officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or the Lake Odessa VFW Post 4461 Scholarship Fund. LAKE ODESSA - Kenneth Smith, 90, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, November 19,1992 at Tender­ care, Hastings. He was bom on November 14, 1902 in Woodland Town­ ship the son of John and Elizabeth (Finefrock) Smith. He attended the North Jordan Rural School and married Dorothy Statsick on March 9, 1929. He was a self employed farmer in the Woodland area for many years and retired from the Walter Reed Farms in 1967. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daught­ ers, Joyce Brinningstaull of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Harry (Sherry) Bowman ofHastings, Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext. 2911, (1-800-724-3268). For Sale in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. BRASS COUPON COUPON S1OO Off| s25O Off Any Auto Body Repair & Paint Minimum '600 Repair Expires 12/8/92 PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD QUEEN FASSETT BODY SHOP l| [ i Any Auto Body Repair & Paint inimum '1300 Repair Expires 12/8/92 Corner of 79 & Ionia Rd. — Vermontville Phone (517) 726-0319 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday BED (gorgeous) with orthapedic mattress and box springs, 3 months old, (still like new) cost $850, sacrifice $275 or best 517-627-9494.______________ WOOD FOR SALE $35 a face cord. 726-1184. For Sale Automotive 1985 MONTE CARLO 89,000 miles, loaded, runs good, excellert condition, $2,500. 852-2143. CLIP THIS and SAVE IT! i Let Us Do The Dirty Work I and You Can Have The! Fun of Refinishing....। PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD iin this paper 24 hours a day, 7 ' days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. TOOLS “ Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. C&w •^tOOLSALEs GENERAl MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 A i THE FURNITURE STRIPPING BUSINESS 538 Sherman, Nashville ★ Stripping pp g ★ Repair pr ★ Refinishing ★ Regluing — NEW HOURS — Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:30-4:30 Saturday 8-12 noon Wednesday by chance I Stuart and Elaine Southworth, OwnersI Phone (517) 852-0943 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1992__Page 9 Beyond the tie and other ideas Marathon Man By Mike Dale *s^fs 5$s$: t illlw*« m *• Real Indians enjoy Thanksgiving event Tabitha Williams and her grandmother, Nancy Williams of Leslie, were two real Native Americans among the "pretend" ones attending the annual Thanksgiving feast for Maplewood kindergarten grandparents Wednesday. Mrs. Williams is a fullblooded Apache-Navajo. Tabitha moved to Vermont­ ville three weeks ago with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Williams, after living in England. The feast was the second stage of Native American Day held last week for Maplewood kindergartners. to iaMirtSa Ifcttftai :J3 totei). to t ail cMBtom li rttattfai id, UtMM Mi rT'iw Iffll •jijtaM g ItpuilM । thank our relatives, friends and community for all your expressions of love and sympathy. Thank you for the lovely flowers, cards, memorial con­ tributions, food and prayers. Thank you Rick Genther for all your special efforts through this difficult time. ■ We want to thank Raymond (Pete) Dull for the special service at the cemetery, and Masonic Lodge No. 255 F& AM. Thank you nephews — Vincent Culp, Kevin, Brad, Chad & Mark Lundquist, Mike and Marty Ruthruff, Thomas, Richard, John and Robert Stark. A special thank you to Rev. Daniel Smith for your wonderful words of comfort, you have done more for our family than you will ever know. We will never forget all of your prayers, love and support. God Bless each and everyone of you. Sandy, Lee, Dawn and Dan Lundquist, Julia Lundquist Roger & Kathy Lundquist & Family Howard & Pattie Lundquist & Family Virgil & Joyce Culp & Family Ron & Linda Ruthruff & Family Buying Christmas gifts for men used to be fairly routine: get him a tie, a sports jersey or a shirt, and everyone was happy. That was then. Now the op­ tions are plentiful. Your only rule: Consider giving gifts that reflect a man’s interests — be it sports, workstyle or hobbies. Clothes make the man. Traditionalists would love receiving a Pendleton marl sweater, plaid shirt, country coat or woolen trousers. New directions in distinctive glen plaids, checks, shetlands, country flannels, tweeds and homespun woolens compli­ ment a casually elegant lifestyle. For those on the “hip” side, Willy Bogner’s “Fire & Ice” line of unisex skiwear combine European styling with American sensibility. But put on your shades for these colors: bubble gum, purple passion, persimmon punch, cornflower blue, eg­ gplant and ivory. Nautica’s sportswear con­ tinues the trend toward layered winter clothing: melton toggle coats over layers of sweatshirting fleece, colored in deep pumpkin. Andrew Fezza uses lots of Lycra blended with cotton in shorts, pants, shirts, tank tops and crew necks; black and white are prominent with primary green, blue and red. The 500 Fashion Group says the tweed jacket in muted country colors and plaids has been reinterpreted for this season. Grateful > Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia — a former fine arts student — of­ fers a full collection of artsy neckwear. Cost-cutting suggestion: Shop at large discount chains, such as Marshall’s and Ross Dress for Less, which offer 50 percent savings on designer labels. There are plenty of essences for fragrant men: Mikhail Baryshnikov’s Pour Homme; The Paco Morning Collec­ tion; Aramis’ cologne, after shave and shampoo collec­ tions; Sante Fe; Calvin; Color by de Benneton; Antaeus by Chanel, California for Men by Max Factor, and the Fred Hayman Beverly Hills Grooming Collection. In the shoe department, cowboy boots and sandals — of the Birkenstock ilk — are the rage. Shoes for the board room have become more relaxed. Comfortable materials, formerly reserved of NASHVILLE Holiday Package TANNER 4-25 minute visits or up to 100 minutes per week for 1 month 10 Visits ... $30.00 $3.50 Per Visit $39 TONER One month $30.00. 3 Visits $ per Week Call for appointment. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday 350 only for running shoes, are in­ serted in everything from loafers to wingtips. Accessories are wild. Davidoff Cool Water offers an authentic diver’s watch. Mondo di Marco boasts hosiery in shades of olive and purple mixed with blue and copper. Others: a Goldpfeil shoeshine kit; leather driving gloves; Michael Constantini Olive Oil Soap Bars; an AcuSharpe Razor-mate razor sharpenter, or a hom-handled shoe horn. Gadget Men Men love gadgets. If a car stereo or component system for the home seem too big a present, perhaps you can go with pocket-sized technology. The Franklin Concise Col­ umbia Encyclopedia, a little larger than a desk-top calculator, scrolls through tens of thousands of entries. Cobra/Dynascan makes a pocket-sized answering machine, which also doubles as an alarm clock and microcassette recorder. Other high-tech goodies. A Royal ESC 80 Spelling checker; a Citizen ET6 elec­ tronic cross translator for English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch; a Royal DM 120 databank calculator and telephone directory; a Gemini Videocaster wireless transmit­ ter that doubles as a security system or VCR programming, and a Casio Blood Pressure Watch. For the musically inclined, Walkman cassette/radios and clock radios, such as the Panasonic RC-X220, won’t break your bank account. Fitness gear, especially for home use, has become innovative. Some great equipment helps exercisers get in shape faster and enjoy themselves at the same time. The Tummy Trainer (Specialty Fitness Products) helps develop strong ab­ dominal muscles by training the biomedically correct way to crunch the stomach. The Trainer 350 Electronic Pedometer (Sportline) acts as a personal coach for walkers, joggers and runners. It clips to your belt and beeps when you have reached your goal. The FM 320 Cross-Country Ski Machine (Fitness Master) offers swivel footplates and adjustable resistance to simulate downhill skiing in different snow conditions. The Imperial WeightAssisted Upper Body Machine, a simplified version of Gravitron, helps you do chin-ups, dips and pull-ups. For men who love to walk, socks always make great stocking stuffers. Prevention magazine suggests Double­ Lay-R, ASICS,, Thor-Lo Padds or Natural Sport. Bicyclists may need a new helmet. Pro-tec’s Pro 8.5 is much lighter than older helmets, comes in various colors and is well-vented. Western riders get stylish protection with Lexington Traiblazer,, a foam-lined helmet hidden by a cowboy hat. Boulder hopping and cliffhanging become safer with a hard hat like Petzl’s Ecrin ACM, which meets Alpine standards. Mr. Fix-It Men still love traditional gizmos. Inexpensive gift ideas include a car-washing mit , an emergency lantern, a handy sunglasses holder, new mats for the car, a trunk compart­ ment organizer or a no-tip drink holder. Other higher-end “handyman,” gifts might be an air-compressor for spray pain- See Holiday gifts, Page 10 Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 2*805205 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Dick Tobias Home ImprovementHeadquarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical • Hardware • Drywall • Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints Merillat Cabinetry Roofing Siding Anderson Windows Paneling Dimension Lumber Treated Lumber See Us For — • Estimates • Savings • Delivery • Planning Per Visit V GIFT CERTIFICATES Available 1HOMETOWN! LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville ^852-0882 ivl.I'Jh to -1-' HI Open 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. IG38OK CREDIT I FINANCING AVAILABLE �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1992 — Page 10 In the Service Engagements Lloyd H. Simmons Harp-Hooghouse Joseph and Mary Lou Harp and Earl and Betty Hooghouse of Charlotte announce the engagement of their children, Laura Dawn to Terry Lee. Laura is a senior at Charlotte High and student at Craigs College of Beauty in Lansing. Terry is a 1983 graduate of Charlotte and works for Ay les Tree Service in Potterville. An August 1993 wedding is planned. NOTICE The Board of Commissioners for the County of Eaton met in regular session at the County Facilities, in the City of Charlotte on Wednesday, November 18, 1992. Minutes of the meeting are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 1045 In­ dependence Blvd., Charlotte or phone 543-7500, Ext. 225, or 485-6444, Ext. 225. Linda M. Twitchell Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Lloyd H. Simmons, son of Mary L. and Will F. Sim­ mons 1 of 12901 Case Road, Bellevue, recently returned aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, homeported in Norfolk, Va., from a seven-week shake down cruise in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic. During the deployment, the USS George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing Seven, continuously trained on operating the ship and aircraft as a team, con­ ducting damage control and battle station drills, and other exercises to reinforce the air wing’s and the crew’s ability to safely operate the ship. While deployed, Carrier Air Wing Seven conducted more than 4,070 hours of accident-free flight opera­ tions, which included 3,834 takeoffs and landings during 2,093 flying missions. The ship also performed several successful close-in weapons systems exercises and sea sparrow launches, during which the systems tracked and shot down drone targets. Scouts compete in turkey shoot Vermontville Cub Scout Pock No. 649 held its annual Turkey Shoot on Nov. 18. The boys participated in both archery and BB gun shooting. The winners in the den competition were Scott Setchfield, Jacob Lawless, Tom Balcom and Jason Carrigan. The prize turkey went to Jacob Lawless. The Vermontville Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will take part in "Scouting for Food." Pickup will be on Saturday, Dec. 12. All items collected will stay in the local community. Scouts are asking for donations of non-perishable food items to help local families have a happy holi­ day season. The 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, joined the navy in June 1989. (415) Hastings CHADD Chapter to meet Dec. 10 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING December 10,1992 • 7 p.m. at the Council Chambers in Nashville Purpose: Boucher and Associates are requesting a change in zoning for pro­ perty they own in sections 25 & 36 from Rural Residential District to Planned United Development District. Rose Mary Heaton Village Clerk The CHADD chapter of Hastings will meet Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the American Red Cross office. Guest speaker will be Dr. L. Humberto Covarrubias, a child psychiatrist who receiv­ ed his training at the Universi- HOLIDAY GIFTS, ting, a sander for house pain­ ting, a table-saw for wood­ working or gardening tools. Outdoor Types Sporting goods are always a good bet for holiday gifts. Hot fishing equipment: the Quantum Pro Contour Series (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH D1MH STR€£T MGRMONTMILLG. MICHIGAN 49096 NEW LISTING! New wiring, new kitchen, new plumbing and baths and paint in this 3-4 bedroom home. Garage. Excellent large family home priced under $40,000. (N-89) Three bedroom home located in the country with barn and buildings. Lovely shaded lot with paved road location. Call Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280. (CH-121) Good 3 bedroom home located close to schools in Hastings. Appraised above the $35,000 asking price. Good land contract terms with low down payment. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280 (M-100) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres. Garage, 1st floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-110. Approx. 106 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on the Thornapple River frontage on 3 roads. Perked. Excellent land contract terms with low down payment. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING _____________REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 ty of Michigan and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Seating is limited. Phone Debbie Bechtel at 945-3890 for more information on children with attention deficit disorders. Chris Stanton 543-0598 ob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! from page 9 rod (by Zebco) boosts leverage and control: the Car­ dinal Gold Max reel (by AbuGarcia) holds the line flat for smooth, long casts, and the Regal Underspin (by Daiwa Corp.) provides a different look by mounting the spincast reel on top of the rod. New lures? The Weedless Mouse is a single that casts safely in weedy masses lily pads, brush and overhanding limbs, the Dilly Lure contains banana oil, a fish attractant. The Hula Popper is a fly-rod version of the popular bait­ casting lure. And the Tiny-NTicer is a new tack for entic­ ing game fish that eat small minnows. Outdoorsmen also would live one of the many models of Wenger Swiss army knives, which are sold by Kmart. Also look to the Backpacker series, which feature main blades and screwdrivers that lock open. A little more expensive is the Tool Chest Plus Wenger Swiss army knife, which con­ tains slip-point pliers with wire cutters, wood and metal saw blades, scissors, a can opener, a magnifying glass and compass. Another handy item for those far from civilization is the Extractor (by Sawyer Pro­ ducts), a little sunction pump that removes the venom from a snake or insect bite. Men who love sports are especially easy pickings. Golf nuts love getting anything golf — including a tacky golf ashtray or tees with their name on them. Baseball fans would enjoy a jersey or hat. Football aficionados would turn on to electronic games such as “Mike Ditka Power Football” or “John Madden Football. ” Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: December 1-2 - Michigan Crop Management Conference — Holiday Inn South, Lansing. December 3 - Fair Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Hastings. December 3 - Dairy Beef Meeting, Allegan Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, office, call 673-8471. December 4-5 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Livestock Auction Building, Lake Odessa. December 7 - MAEH Council, special arrangements, call the Extension office at 948-4862. December 7-11 - School of Turfgrass Management, MSU. December 8 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Lake Odessa. December 12-13 Michigan Winter Beef Show, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing. December 16 - Central Michigan Family Ag Day, Lakewood High School. December 17 - MAEH Christmas Tea, “Angels,” 1 p.m.. First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. December 17 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. January 4-5 - West Michigan Livestock Show, Livestock Auction Building, Lake Odessa. January 12-13 - Michigan Winter Beef Show, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing. January 16 - Central Michigan Family Ag Day, Lakewood High School. O’A GOODYEAR COOPER DAYTON 4^ M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories On M-66 in Woodbury — just north of railroad tracks , 7n7i7K5 S nad■ dhlelbag La,ke R„d. . (M-66) Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 Kirt Petersen, Owner (616) 374-1200 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner * Mich. lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/4” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5" Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 1, 1992 _Page 11 Eight Maple Valley gridders on All-County football team The Lions dominated the All-Bany County grid team with eight selections out of 25 total football players. The following Maple Valley gridders were se­ lected to the All-County team for outstanding play during the season: Offensive Backfield: Scott English: (Maple Valley) running back, 5-8, 155 lbs., senior. English rushed for 903 yards on 159 carries (5.7 yards per carry). He also scored 14 touchdowns and two extra points. All-SMAA pick. had 98 tackles, one inter­ ception and one fumble re­ covery. He was also AllSMAA. Nikki Grinage: (Maple Valley) running back, 5-8, 145 lbs., senior. Grinage rushed for 762 yards on 105 carries (7.62 yards per carry) and scored 6 TD's and 2 extra points. AllSMAA selection. Offensive Linemen: Dan Finkler: (Maple Valley) offensive guard, 5­ 7, 160 lbs., senior captain, who's "a very intense, good blocker," said Lions' Coach ^^tajatJU' “ksolssli^ ft bi Hat U Defensive Linemen: Chris Harmon: (Maple Valley) nose guard, 5-10, 220 lbs., senior. Harmon Lions’ eager Jennifer Phenix selected to All-County First Team J?.. lEiIsi Guenther Mittelstaedt. Honorable mention in the SMAA. Joel Butler: (Maple Valley) offensive tackle, 6­ 1, 195 lbs., senior, two-year starter. Butler was an AllSMAA selection. "We set all kinds of school rushing records this year," said Mittelstaedt, in tribute to his offensive linemen. He was also AllSMAA. Maple Valley eager Jennifer Phenix made the AllBarry County girls' basketball first team. Maple Valley senior Jennifer Phenix, a 5-9 forward, made the All-Barry County basketball First Team. Phenix averaged 12.9 points per game, had a 34 percent field-goal percent­ age, 55 percent free throw average, 182 rebounds, 55 steals, 59 assists and was an All-SMAA selection. |l lip k It Hwa liwri Sa. IlBtd lite naliekftaKiW K j Bum'ft?, w School Lunch Menus EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VF.RM6NTVU.Ua Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Dec. 2 ♦Salad, *Taco ’s, lettuce/cheese, com, fruit juice, cracker, salad bar. Thursday, Dec. 3 ♦Salad, *Turkey Noodle Cass., *Tuna Sandwich, green beans, pears, pretzels, salad bar. Friday, Dec. 4 ♦ Salad, *Hamburger/bun, ♦Cheeseburger/bun, fries, applesauce. Monday, Dec. 7 ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/butter, mix­ ed fruit, bread and butter. Tuesday, Dec. 8 ♦Salad, *Hot Dog/bun, ♦Chili/crackers, green beans, pineapple, peanut butter sand­ wich, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Fuller St. School Wednesday, Dec. 2 Chicken nuggets/dip, mashed potatoes, peach, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, Dec. 3 Cheeseburger/bun, french fries, applesauce, pudding. Friday, Dec. 4 Waffle sticks, pancake on stick, egg patties/syrup, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice. Monday, Dec. 7 Hot turkey gravy sand­ wich, green beans, fruit mix Tuesday, Dec. 8 Tacos/nacho pieces, sauce, lettuce/cheese, peach, butter sandwich. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Maplewood School Wednesday, Dec. 2 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Thursday, Dec. 3 Spaghetti O’s with meat, green beans, bread and butter sandwich, fruit, salad. Friday, Dec. 4 Ham and cheese w/bun, corn, fruit. Monday, Dec. 7 Vegetable-beef soup w/crackers, pickles, peanut butter sandwich, fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Burritos, green beans, fruit. Maple Valley's (front row, from left) Nikki Grinage, Scott English, Dan Finkler, Grant Simpson, (second row) Joel Butler, Tom Snyder, Mike Trowbridge and Chris Harmon made the All-Barry County football team. Mike Trowbridge: (Maple Valley) defensive tackle, senior, 6-1, 190 lbs.. Trowbridge had 91 tackles (15 for losses) and two fumble recoveries. AllSMAA selection. Linebackers: Tom Snyder: (Maple Valley) linebacker, 6-0, 155 lbs., senior. Snyder had 93 tackles (16 for losses) and also made the AllSMAA team. Defensive Backs: Grant Simpson: (Maple Valley) cornerback, 5-8, 140 lbs., senior. Simpson had 66 tackles (six for losses), two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. All-SMAA selection. Winter Specials THURSDAY NOON Lunch and 1 game of bowling............... $Z0v50 Sunday Morning OOw fT £ 9 a.m.-l p.m............ O w a game LAKE-VIEW LANES 1223 Lake Drive, Lake Odessa 374-4881 ONE PASS IN FALL, ONE PASS IN SPRING ■ The 714 Mulch Tiller makes one pass work of heavy fall residue. From 6 ft. 3 in. to 21 fl. 3 in. widths. ■ The 724 Mulch Finisher creates perfect seedbeds and incorporates chemicals in a single pass. Big fuel savings. 12 ft. 8 in. to 30 ft. widths. ■ Tilings to see: single-point hydraulic depth control...all-new 8-degree disk angle feature on 724...714 hydraulic coulter gang adjustment from tractor seat...and much more! Finance Waiver March 1993 GOODDEALS...ANDA GOOD DEAL MORE THORNAPPLE VALLEY EQUIPMENT, INC. South M-37, Hastings • 945-9526 �Vermontville Grocer) Ph. 726-0640 — and ” Fresh Meat Market FROM EVERY DEPARTMENT PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1992 Smoked Boneless — no waste Cold Kist Ham Shank pork Loin Roast Chicken Nuggets s1”. . r Advance Notice Needed for Bundl ism Bundle Notice Needed for Bundles BUNDLES C)F SAVING!Sb Advance 40 ib S*>■/|^99 SA. $G9" ■» $4I wE99 2s Bundle Bundle mw • 3 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast . J®B • 6 lbs Leg 14$ • 1 lb. Hot Dogs • 1 lb. Pork Chops . • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 6 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 6 lbs. Leg 14’s PRODUCE Marsh Seedless Pink 5 lb. bag $|69 3 lb. bag California Crunchy Carrots 89' US #1 All Purpose *1 •2 •2 •1 • 10 lbs. Hamburger • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 2 • 3 lbs. Spare Ribs • 2 • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 2 • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 9 • 2 lbs. Sausage »2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. Pork Chops Bacon Hot Dogs Leg 14’s Round Steak • 2 lbs. Polish Sausage • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 9 lbs. Hamburger • 15 lbs. Leg 14's • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs GROCERIES 16 oz. bag, Shurfine Frozen vegetables *03f • 2 lbs. Bacon • 3 lbs. Sausage 3 lbs. Pork Chops 2 lbs. Pork Steak 6 lbs. Beef Roast 2 lbs. Round Steak A GROCERIES - 4 Pack Cottonelle Bath Tissue *33 f 'v &'Set 16 oz. Shurfine Sliced or Whole 12 oz. Shurfine Frozen Apple Juice VA“r ff 3 *3f Potatoes 9z/f7 8 oz. Shurfine 168 ct. ScotTowels Whipped Topping Mega Roll 103/4 oz. S9 Campbell’s soupsI 5/$100 Cream of Mushroom, Cream o f Celery, Onions 3 lb. bag >f u. Cream of Chicken 69' Jumbo Size lb. Sausage lbs. Bacon lbs. Round Steak lb. Hot Dogs SNACKS 7 oz. Keebler, Wheatables Wash. X Fancy Red Delicious Apples DAIRY Tranch Snack Crackers s/Sjoo *2°? c gal. BEVERAGESj BAKERY Pepsi Mackinaw Milling Honey Bran or Wheat 2 Liter Bottles Bread ( EFFECTIVE 11-30 THRU 12-5, 1992 Save S4OO ■ WITH THIS COUPON on ONE 20 oz. package ONLY. dep. Good only at Vermontville Grocery O9) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-12-08.pdf fd929f05ffec92bd3070569a61e23d5c PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Pub 1 ic Library IT1 121 S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 «LK RAT£ U.S. POSTAGE paid H«^8sAD49058 No. 7 hastimgs public library _ 121 s. CHURCH ST ""STINGS m STINGS, MlMl 490M-!S< M 1893 - .a localpaper oftoday! Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49050 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 19 — Tuesday, December 8, 1992 Town meeting held in Nashville last week lists pluses and minuses by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Nashville has nearly twice as many “good” features as "bad,” according to the ap­ proximately 40 people gathered last Tuesday evening for a town meeting. The session at Fuller Street Elementary school was led by Paul Spelman of Grand Rapids, a semi-retired profes­ sional engineer who is a former public service director and engineer for the city of Wyoming. Spelman has been helping the Village of Nashville on a volunteer basis with paper­ work to secure a $255,000 “Rebuild Michigan” grant from the state Department of Commerce and with other studies for village improvement. “We will go over the pluses and minuses (for Nashville),” Spelman said at the start of Tuesday’s meeting. “We will break down negatives and designate task forces to work on specific problems or clusters of problems.” At the conclusion of the two-hour session, volunteers in the audience agreed to serve on committees in five categories: Job Development, Parks and Recreation, Golden Age (things to be done for senior citizens), Housing and Eaton County Sheriff promises more patrols by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Eaton County’s new sheriff promises increased com­ munications and additional road patrols. Sheriff-elect Rick Wahl spoke to an audience of some 40 people who gathered Thursday at the Vermontville fire station. Wahl, who will take office Jan, 1, made the appearance in connection with the Vermontville council’s regular meeting. The session was moved to the fire station to provide more seating. Wahl’s presentation was in response to recent consideration by the council of reestablishing a village police department. Vermontville has been without a local police force since the mid-1980s, when limited finances caused the Vermontville Township police to be disbanded. Since There will be better control, better response time. This is more effec­ tive use of your tax dollars. ■ ■ — Sheriff Rich Wahl Education, and Child Care. The task forces “will look into problems and come up with solutions we can try,” said Spelman. The positive things about Nashville agreed on by the au­ dience are that it is a clean, small, friendly and relatively crime-free community with good police and fire depart­ ments, a good ambulance ser­ vice with doctors in the area and a hospital close by; has the Thornapple River; a nice golfcourse; good schools; has effective zoning laws, a good municipal sewer and water system, transfer-recycling center, good library, pleasant parks and maple trees; is cen­ trally located adjacent to larger cities, and is served by a good highway system. Nashville is an agriculturally-oriented community with relatively low pollution; offers affordable housing, plenty ofchurches, a variety of restaurants and businesses including two good See Town meeting, Page 2 that time the village has relied on the sheriffs department for police coverage. Wahl reviewed the total number of calls dispatched to the village this year. “There were 190 calls and only 39 were what I consider a serious crime,” said Wahl. He said there were nine break­ ing and entering cases, 15 auto break-ins, one felonious assault, and 14 property <damage reports. “People in the community ।often know who is doing it,” isaid Wahl. “With open com- munication we can combat this.” Under a schedule that he will implement Jan. 9, Eaton County deputies will begin 12-hour shifts, instead of working the current 10 hours. In most cases, patrols will be single officer instead of double. “There will be better con­ trol, better response time,” Wahl promised. “This is more effective use of your tax dollars.” He said in reviewing the See Road patrols, Page 2 $255,000 sewer system grant— Nashville to receive state grant Nashville village officials Friday received word that the state has approved their ap­ plication for a $255,000 grant for water and sewer system improvements. Nashville was named one of 145 communities selected in October from 1,100 ap­ plicants for a “Rebuild Michigan” initiative grant. The funds supplied by the Santa to appear at Library, Saturday Old Saint Nick will be a special visitor at a holiday rogram for childen set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at Nashville’s Librarv. Putnam Public The Holly Trolley will be in Nashville again this year in conjunction with Santa's visit to the village. Free rides around town will be available from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Engineer Paul Spelman lists "What's good about Nashville" as members of the audience call out their opinions. Later, a negative list was prepared. Starting at 10 a.m. the youngsters will make Christmas tree ornaments under direction of Friends of the Library, sponsors of the event. Santa is expected to arrive at 11 a.m. via the Holly Trolley, and stay at the library to visit with the children until noon. Barry County Transit, in cooperation with Michigan’s Department of Transporta­ tion, is scheduled to bring the festive holiday trolley to Nashville to give free rides around town from 10 a.m. un­ til 2 p.m. Saturday. The bus can be boarded in the downtown business district. The Holly Trolley also will be in Nashville Tuesday, Dec. 22 , from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to give rides to the students at Fuller Street Elementary School. federal government are ad­ ministered by the state Department of Commerce. In a letter that department received Friday by Village President Ray Hinckley, Chief Deputy Director Marge Byington confirmed approval of $255,000 to be used for im­ provements to the municipal water and sewer systems. A grant agreement enclosed with the letter must be signed by Hinckley, whom the Village Council has authoriz­ ed as their official represen­ tative, and returned to the state within 30 days in order to secure the funds. In submitting the initial ap­ plication in September, coun­ cil agreed the grant funds would be used to improve and expand the present water system. Specifically, plans are to extend water service on Reed Street to the site of a proposed new apartment complex across from Carl’s Super­ market and to install a new municipal water well on the east side of town. Nashville’s two present wells are located in proximity to each other near the Thor­ napple River in the downtown area. This situation concerns officials because if one well should become contaminated, it is likely both would be af­ fected. A new well at a distant site would be a safeguard against losing the entire municipal water supply in the event of a major toxic spill or other pollution in or near the river. No local cash match is re­ quired, but the village will be obligated to purchase the land on which the new well will be drilled because the grant funds cannot be used for acquisition of property. After the grant agreement is negotiated, said Village Clerk Rose Heaton, the next step will be to hire an engineer and secure bids on the planned projects. Work could begin in the spring. In This Issue... • Lions Sports Preview offered • Maple Valley sixth grade ‘sound off’ on many issues • ‘Wish Upon a Star’ to brighten Christmas locally • Community yule dinner planned in Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 8, 1992 — Page 2 ROAD PATROLS, continued from front page— yeas'«-“ record for Vermont­ three hours, with ar­ ville the longest response time rangements made in advance. Wahl said the staff at ECSD he found was about1. 20 minutes, not the two hours is one of “mature, seasoned, complained about by a citizen well-trained police officers.” Every one of the officers attending a recent council meeting, at which, police has at least a two-year degree in law enforcement, he noted. coverage'WSs"discussed. Wahl also' stressed that he Wahl suggested that instead of committing to a long-term will try to designate one of his contract for a local police staff members as Vermont­ force, Vermontville could ville community police officer hire off-duty ECSD deputies and suggested it might be for special coverage. He cited ECSD Sgt. Ty Strong, who various instances where this lives nearby and who was pre­ program is being used in the sent at Thursday’s meeting. Wahl also talked at length county. Cost to the village would be with the audience about the $27 to $30 per hour for the of­ enhanced “911” service ficer’s overtime wage and which was implemented in 1990 in Eaton County. He retirement benefit. There would be no charge for the stressed that “911” is for patrol car or gas, furnished by “here and now” (emergency) calls. They are handled by the county. The officer would have to trained civilian employees, be hired for a minimum of not police officers. Any infor- BOOKS ETC . and The Comics Alcove (Acrossfrom Cappon, Upstairs at Phase II) HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE. MICHIGAN 49073 mation or complaint calls of a non-emergency nature should be directed to the business phone number of the ECSD, he said. He said callers dissatisfied wjth responses given by “9l 9lr’ service should ask to speak with the patrol supervisor. Village President Sue Villanueva said Vermontville currently does not have funds budgeted for police protection. “Our general fund right now cannot handle a police department,” she told the au­ dience. “The only thing we could do is put on millage, about 10 or 12 more than you’re now paying.” Council apppeared amenable to the county pro­ posal of hiring off-duty of­ ficers for special occasions, but took no official stand Thursday. Little other business was conducted at the session following Wahl’s presentation. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Eaton County Sheriff-elect Rich Wahl spoke to a Vermontville audience about his plans to increase coverage by the department after he takes over the reins January 1. TOWN MEETING, banks; has active civic organizations, good charity programs, and sports pro­ grams for children. The com­ munity enjoys low taxes, although not everyone in the audience agreed with this conclusion. On the negative side, the consensus ofthe audience was that Nashville lacks light in­ dustry to provide jobs; has no affordable day care, not enough activity for teens, continued from frontpage— Villanueva. A Jan. 23 wedding will take place at Nashville Baptist Church. drawback the fact that the spaces are not readily visibile to motorists passing through town on M-66. Lack of good public transportation and some breakdown of com­ munication between local businesses and the Village Council were also brought out in the discussion. Spelman told the audience that Nashville definitely has a lack ofjobs in the community. He said that historically a community tends to lose 7 percent of its business annually. “We have to do something to arrest that,” he advised. He said resource people will be provided to give guidance to the volunteers who have agreed to serve on the task forces. “You’re taking control of what is going to happen here,” said Spelman. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH especially in the summer; has inadquate funding for schools, no skills center, no grain elevator, no space for in­ dustrial expansion, no housing commission, no parks and recreation plan, and not enough activity oriented toward senior citizens. A mill­ pond that needs attention also was listed as a disadvantage. While Nashville has a large municipal parking lot in the central business district, some of the audience cited as a Engagements Brenton - Villanueva plan wedding Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it's only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance . Insurance Life Home Car Business ---- TkzNoProbfbm Peoplt.------ Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m" A.M. Worship p.......... n a.m. P.M. Worship.......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Church Service . .11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship......... nn a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.nr Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School... .11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. _____ REV. BOB KERSTEN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bren­ ton and Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Villanueva, all of Ver­ montville, are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their children, Heather J. Brenton and Scott A. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School ........ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11 a.m. Church School .... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............ 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship 7p REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship .9:30 a.m. Sun. School... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 3 M.V. sixth graders ‘sound off’ on the issues Editor’s Note: The follow­ ing are editorials written by sixth-graders in Susan Luyendyk’s class at Maplewood Elementary. They were writ­ ten as part of a class assignment: I think that we should not have to go to school on Christinas Breakbut on spring. I would be mad if I was a parent and already had plans for Christmas Break. I knew that a lot of people go far away for Christmas. We go to Detroit. by Desiree Lorenz SJSi, . 7* n ■ WthJ^’N tijj‘511 '‘SS‘4 KlgS. "^ ••w M « There aren’t as many species ofbig cats as there are of birds, but there are quite a few.. Some of them are pan­ thers, lions, and tigers. A lot of the big cats are becoming endangered. If big cats become extinct we would have killed a rare cure for a sickness and also a pest remover. * Big cats add beauty to the world. To some people big cats may be scary and fear­ some, but to others they’re a graceful work of art. Vermontville should have a police department. It will make people feel alot safer and it will stop crime. It takes too long for police to get to Vermontville. Have you heard about the animals going extinct? Well there are alot ofanimals going extinct. For example, the sea turtles, whales and elephants. We should stop killing all of these and save their lives. All of these animals deserve to live just like we do. Someday all these animals are going to die out just like the dinosaurs. The rest of world should help the people in the former Yugoslavia. The process of ethnic cleansing must stop. Belgrade, Yugoslavia, the night air is shattered by RPG-7’s hiring a fanning village, followed by AK-47 fire and a Division of village Mulitia Russian built T-72’s move to counter attack. At­ tacks on and from the oppos­ ing states must be stoped. The fufugees are also a standing problem. The people fleeing Romania, Bolvaria and Alkania should be taken to countries such as Canada with some room to spare. The type of climate is a problem. Stronger action must be taken. Amanda Farr By Jon Kenyon by Preston White I think homeless people need more places to live and get food. They need this because alot of homeless peo­ ple die now. Also people, would feel safer that they are off the streets. I think people should work hard to get some new buildings. Homeless people have feelings just like we do. How would you feel if you were out there freezing and starving? Do I think it’s really important to help them. Just think if that was you or so­ meone you know!! You would want to help them. Leslie Grant See Issues on page 6 Melissa Mansfield People should move the rainforest’s animals. People need to find a place to put all of the animals while they cut down the rainforest and plant new trees. People just leave the animals there and they die. People should wait till the trees are grown and put the animals back so they don’t die. Most people cut down trees and don’t care about the animals. When they cut down a rainforest animals and in­ sects that scientists don’t know about die. Loren Wright I would like to stop extinc­ tion because we can save the animals. I would like to save the animals. I like watching them do stuff in the woods and at the zoo. It is cool. I would also like to save the animals, they deserve to live just as much as anyone else does. We should not kill them because we don’t hunt each other. Well at least some people don’t. by Troy Duffey Not everyone buys a doe license. A lot of people don’t get a doe permit for hunting. Getting a permit is like a lot­ tery, to get one you send in an application for it. In some counties everyone gets a permit. Another coun­ ties only a few people get one. Charles Strong I think oil companies should stop using oil tankers. The hull of oil tankers is so weak that an iceburg could easily burst the hull. Oil tankers are just dangers to our environ­ ment waiting to happen. Oil tanked Shouldn’t carry as much oil. So if there is 2 spill, there will be less oil to clean up. They should remember the more oil the more death. Dewey Spicer In case you haven't noticed, we're nailing down a better place for you to keep your money! Watch for the opening of our new full service branch located in Grand Ledge. DONATE A TOY Eaton Federal Once again this year, Eaton Federal will be collecting unwrapped toys for delivery by the Fire Department on Christmas Eve. Or bring in your new hats, scarves and mittens for our Mitten Tree. Bank PQTTR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TOSEKYEYOU: _ Home Office - Charlotte - 543-«Oov Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 insured EQUAL HOUSING LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... ‘Jiggs’ dinner was news back in ‘32 by Susan Hinckley Hunger protesters marched on Washington D.C. 60 years ago this week, but in Nashville talk centered on another successful “Maggie & Jiggs'* dinner, an event staged annually by the local Knights of Pythias. Also that week, gypsies robbed an elderly Maple Grove township farmer, but were quickly apprehended. In the village, ladies were enjoy­ ing anti-Depression parties. Details on these and other stories of day appeared in The Nashville News on Dec. 8, 1932. K of P Jiggs dinner well attended Tuesday evening was the occasion for another of those justly famed “Jiggs Dinners” given annually by Ivy lodge, Knights of Pythias, when cor­ ned beef and cabbage come into their own in the oldfashioned way. Vern Bera, W.A. Quick and Frank Caley were the committee in charge, which assures that no detail was neglected. The corned beef and cabbage was done to a “turn,” the fixin’s were all right, with 85 enjoying the event in a very thorough way. Of course there were visitors of note, and speeches by them after the dinner. Among these were Grand Chancellor Johnson of Sturgis, Past Grand Chancellor B.G. Swift of Middleville, Sam Amer of Hastings, a grand officer, and others. Card playing before the supper served at 7 p.m., and afterward, was enjoyed as on former occasions. Everyone enjoyed the event hugely. Money stolen by gypsies returned Thomas Fuller is still wondering how that Gypsy lady fortune teller and “doctor” extracted $40 in bills from the billfold in his vest pocket and returned the billfold to his pocket, all without his knowledge, and in double quick time, early Tuesday afternoon of last week. Fuller, well known Maple Grove octogenarian, is “sold” on the crime broad- casting system of the Michigan State Police, which was the means ofrestoring his money to him very quickly. The car, a Ford 8, and its occupants, a man and three women in Gypsy attire, were picked up by the Allegan County Sheriff and held for the Barry County Sheriff, George Leonard, who went to Allegan for them. Mr. Fuller, his son Fred Fuller, his wife and daughter Alice, were at the Barry County jail when they reached there, made the identification, and best of all got the money back. And this was only Thursday. The Maple Grove folks did not remain for the disposition of the case. 1933 Auto licenses are plac­ ed on sale The confusion of a year ago due to the similarity of Ohio and Michigan 1932 automobile license plates will be eliminated in 1933. Michigan 1933 plates went on sale Dec. 1. A year ago, both Ohio and Michigan used white numerals on a blue background. The 1933 Michigan plates have black numerals on a white background while Ohio is used black numerals on an orange background. The closest approach to the Michigan plates is the 1933 Minnesota plates, which have black figures on a silver background. Illinois and Wisconsin plates for the com­ ing year are using the same color combination that Michigan and Ohio used in 1932. This may cause some confusion in those states. Other 1933 colors include: West Virginia, yellow numerals on a black background; Kentucky, yellow on a green background; New York, black on on aa yellow yellow background; background; PenPennsylvania, yellow on a blue background; Indiana, white on a maroon background; and the Province ofOntario, black on a pale yellow background. Veteran celebrates his 91st birthday George O. Dean celebrated the 91st anniversary of his aMtichhaidgaonccauutoedlicthenese eplaioteuscoleoars for that had occurred the previous year when both «• £ natal day Tuesday, Dec. 6. His son, Will, with Mrs. Dean and Kenneth, took dinner with him and his daughter Effa. He seemed to enjoy the occasion very much. A large number of friends remembered him with cards. Grandpa Dean had an in­ grown toenail removed a few weeks ago and it has been more or less painful ever since, in spite ofthe fact it has been healed for some time. He gets from one room to another with help, but is as genial and witty as ever. A short time ago he receiv­ ed a letter from a young man in the West asking for a detail­ ed account of his impressions of Lincoln, when he saw Lincoln at Richmond. It affored him much pleasure in renew­ ing his experience and having it passed on to one who is interested. Dalhousers bring home a large buck Probably no local people enjoy the deer hunting season more than Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dahlhouser in their annual visits to the wilds of Roscommon County. They returned on Wednesday night of last week with a fine 148-pound buck and in­ teresting bits about their so­ journ. Mr. Dahlhouser counted 41 deer, maybe coun­ ting the same ones several times, and Mrs. Dahlhouser who took her hatchet in hand and blazed the trees so she could find her way back from her strolls, counted nine. The hunters were not so numerous as usual. A large black bear, in the pink of condition, warm yet, was shown them by some young hunters who paused at their camp. They had gone by a short time before on their way to the Au Sable River. A wolf was killed also in that vicinity. And they saw. pprotected y young elk at Houghton Lake. Charles Dahlhouser and Ward Smith spent the last few days of their camp stay with them, and got a fine outing, but no deer. Popular young people mar­ ried Saturday An interesting wedding of 9®d f° avLo,d confusion the early winter and a surprise event had as its principals Miss Nita Lowery, daughter of S.H. Lowery of Lansing, and Francis Kaiser of Castleton Township, popular young couple, who were mar­ ried at Angola, Ind., on Sun­ day night, Nov. 28, by Rev. F. Davies, pastor of the First M. E. church of Angola. They were on their way to Chicago at the time, where their week’s honeymoon was spent in visiting several friends, while Mr. Kaiser also was doing some work at the Worsham Training school, returning to the Kaiser farm here Sunday night. Mrs. Kaiser is a graduate of the high school at Lexington, Ill., attended the Illinois state normal a year, and taught in the rural schools near Lex­ ington, while Mr. Kaiser is a graduate of Nashville high school and a mortician, with six month’s training at the Worsham Training school, Chicago. They are residing with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kaiser, for the present. In her frequent visits to the Kaiser home, the bride has become well known, and the young couple will have the best wishes ofa large circle of friends in this vicinity and in Lansing for their future hap­ piness and prosperity. George O. Dean, seen here with his wife, the former Susan McKelvey, was pleased to receive a request in 1932 from a young man seeking his impressions of Abraham Lincoln, whom he had met during Civil War service. Dean saw the president three times: in June 1861 while camped with the 19th New York Regiment near the White House; again in August of the same year while stationed at Rockville, Md., and the last time at Richmond, Va., only a few days before Lincoln was assassinated. At the close of the war, Dean settled in Maple Grove Township. He died in 1933. Local News Baptist ladies were sewing friends at a “Good Cheer” — Mrs. Carl Lentz was Tuesday, and the Main Street party to which “Old Man hostess Tuesday afternoon to division of M.E. Aid Society Depression” was not invited, the Depression Club of eight is sewing Thursday. neither was any reference to ladies, who play bridge in — Dr. and Mrs. W. A. him permitted in the visiting house dresses with articles Taylor, foot specialists, who or entertainment which in­ served for refreshments. come from Boyne City, are Bridge scores at the end of locating in Nashville and will cluded refreshments. On Tuesday of Thanksgiving eight games — the club meets occupy the Tobias residence week Miss Minnie Fumiss every two weeks will on Francis Street, the south gave a 6 o’clock dinner to a decide the four winners, who side home until recently oc­ group of friends, complimen­ are to be honored with a cupied by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde tary to Mrs. Dean, who “spread,” and the husbands, Briggs. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor returned from the Pacific who are “repressed” as far as specialize in foot correction coast a few months ago. the usual club meet is con­ and make arch supports. They — On Friday evening Mr. cerned, will be guests. selected Nashville largely and Mrs. Fred Tarbell, Mr. — “Ourselves as Others because it was centrally and- Mrs. Fred J. White and See Us” was the subject con­ located to Grand Rapids, Lan­ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eaton, sidered by the Nutrition Club, sing, Battle Creek and with well-filled baskets and meeting Wednesday at Mrs. Detroit, where they give appetites in keeping, drove Ed Palmer’s, and as a dinner treatments. out to the O.D. Freeman farm cooking demonstration, there — Mrs. Charles Mapes and for a potluck supper, com­ was a vegetable plate dinner. Miss Olith Wood entertained plimenting Mrs. Dora There was 100 percent four tables with a potluck Freeman’s birthday, which attendance. bridge on Tuesday evening, was celebrated in fine style by — Red Cross sewing con­ with Mrs. Leia Roe receiving the group. tinues for welfare work. The high score and Miss Mainone — Mrs. Clyde Briggs was second. entertaining the Ladies’ Aid — Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Society of the Evangelical Munro, married married on on church at her south side home Thanksgiving day two years Wednesday afternoon. ago, were given a surprise on — (West Vermontville) Wednesday night of last week Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hickey for their paper anniversary, entertained about 40 of their by a group ofintimate friends, friends and neighbors Satur­ Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Glasgow, day evening at cards. Mrs. Mr, and Mrs. L.H. Cook and Charles Surine won high Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Fumiss. It honors, and Mrs. Will Sher­ was a potluck affair with rard consolation. bridge as the later diversion. — (South Vermtontville) Mr. and Mrs. Munro received Von Northrop is looking after the “prizes,” which were for the restaurant at Mertz’ oil the anniversary instead, and station. were useful paper gifts. — (Barryville) The Home — Mrs. F.G. Pultz is ap­ Economics Extension class pearing on a program with will meet at Mrs. Ethel Bertha Hall, graphologist, Wilcox’s Wednesday. heard over WGN, Chicago, — (Southwest Maple for the Woman’s Club at Gropve) Mrs. Dorothy HoffFreeport, her recent home, man and Mrs. J = Friday night. Mrs. Pultz will — -vaeman Were at Hasting , s sing. i on Friday attending the se• ur Mrs. Eva Dean of Detroit, former Nashville cond lesson in the Nutrition project. The local meeting is resident who is visiting in to be held this week Nashville and Hastings, Mrs. Wednesday. Frank McDerby entertained a dozen of Mrs. Dean’s old Confugign of license tags solved �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 5 ‘Wish Upon A Star’ to brighten Christmas locally by Susan Hinckley holiday may pick a star from can’t get the gift to the bank Staff Writer the tree, shop for the listed by the deadline they should let A brighter Christmas awaits gift, wrap it (being sure to at­ us know,” said Elliston. many needy Nashville area tach the star to the package for Packing of the “Star” gifts youngsters who will benefit identification) and place in is set for Tuesday, Dec. 15; from the sixth annual “Wish under the tree in the bank lob­ food baskets will be prepared Upon a Star” campaign laun­ by before 4 p.m. Monday, on Friday the 18th, and the ched recently. Dec. 14. combined units may be picked The project is part of the After the first round of up anytime from 10 a. m. until community’s annual wishes is filled, the second 11:30 on Saturday, Dec. 19, Christmas Basket program. batch of stars will be placed at the United Methodist Com­ Lois Elliston and Michele on the tree, to be succeeded munity Housed comer of State Hoffman, co-chairs of the by the third round. Organizers and Washington streets. “Star” campaign, set the hope that all wishes of each Canned goods and packaged wheels in motion Nov. 28 registered child will be filled foods for the Christmas when they hung the first round by the deadline. baskets are being collected by Elliston stresses that in local schools’ students. of gift-wish stars on a Christmas tree in the lobby of order to avoid duplication, In addition, there will be the Nashville office of gifts must be placed under the food collection boxes at the Hastings City Bank. tree by the Dec. 14 deadline. bank, at Carl’s Market, at A total of 145 children from In past years some stars taken Mace Pharmacy, and at each 83 local families were on the from the tree were not return­ church in the community. list as of Saturday, “but there ed in time and, unsure who Canisters to collect cash will be more,” predicted had taken them and wanting to donations to the Community Elliston. ensure a happy holiday for all .Christmas Basket program are The “Star” campaign is the children, organizers used being placed at various aimed at giving each cash donations to buy the businesses in the village. registered needy child three missing gifts shown on a Contributions' to the pro­ new Christmas toys or other master list. But at the last gram also may be made at the gifts of choice in a $5 to $12 minute, as final packing was bank, with a preference stated price range. Each star on the under way at the United whether it go to the food pro­ tree lists the sex and age ofthe Methodist Church, donors gram or to the “Star” project. brought in the star gifts, child plus his or her wish. Donations to the latter will be Those in the community creating a duplication. used to buy gifts listed on stars “If for some reason they who want to brighten a child’s that remain on the tree after the deadline. Those who want to select a star, but who do not have time to shop for the listed gift can make a donation for that specific item, and organizers will see that the gift is pur­ chased and wrapped. Anonymity of the youngsters is ensured by assigning each star an iden­ tification number that cor­ responds to names on a con­ fidential list of families registered for the Christmas Basket program. Eligible families are referred by the Department of Social Ser­ vices, local churches, schools, organizations and concerned individuals. Elliston says the need ap­ pears greater this Christmas. At this point last year, there were only 80 children from 44 families registered for gifts when the initial round of stars was hung on the 1991 tree. The figures reported last week were nearly double that amount. She also notes that there are more elderly people on the list to receive Christmas food baskets this year. Community Yule dinner set in Vermontville Members of the Vermont­ ville community are invited to attend a Christmas dinner at the Opera House Monday, Dec. 14. Reservations for the meal may be made with any member of the Vermontville Chamber of Commerce, spon­ sors ofthe event, or by calling •J h*»iW ■* RDiHUilb Btallljlfal • A Epsiti® £w ittteaii ij.» M rtfrtstaoj.Ct to if Datoi ■K tdilslhHs ute Kiliidto *»■ pftttBm nite ij jfchfc liter ■Eiaf tektet ■> ®ili»r®? kit) -Ortt)fl0 I t? jji ^fcfitiiltei ■kit i.kHlito^ e gt at®is^-'I ' gikW.fc*’ to* teif*1*11* ?at USS’®33’ •(?#z*>kkii f- -*Jafc^ - n*1? *• 0' \ is l3 J The Old Cook Stove restaurant, 726-1144, no later than Thursday, Dec. 10. A buffet meal featuring “beef and chicken and all this fixin’s” will be offered at $7.50 for adults and $3.95 for children, said Chamber Presi­ dent Nyle Wells. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with a social hour. Din­ ner will be served at 6:30, and about an hour later a program of music and other entertain­ ment will begin. “While the Chamber of Commerce is putting it on, we want it to be a community Christmas party,” stessed Wells. “We encourage the Barry County Commission on Aging menu Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 9 Stuffed pepper, carrots, bread, peaches. Thursday, Dec. 10 Veal birds, parsley potato, spinach, bread, applesauce. Friday, Dec. 11 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli, mixed veggies, mandarin oranges. Monday, Dec. 14 BBQ meatballs, Italian blend, baked beans, bread, peaches. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Breaded chicken/gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, bread, plums. Events Wednesday, Dec. 9 Delton, Isla Devries, piano; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise, crafts; Woodland, music by Margaret Reid. Thursday, Dec. 10 Hastings, Dann Furrow on MEMORIES, continued from Page 4 — (South Vermontville) Donald Price of Lansing, grandson of George Benedict, broke his ankle in two places while playing football on Thanksgiving day. Nearby Notes — A new 146-bed infir­ mary at the veterans’ hospital at Camp Custer, to cost $250,000, will be erected at once to meet the increased de­ mand, as the institution is fill­ ed to capacity. — Merton Bower and son of Lake Odessa, with a wagon load of poles from the woods, paused on their way home. IJ*X stopping to assist a friend,who is ill, with the chores and were then out after dark on the highway without a warning light. Glenn Covert and daughter, blinded by lights of an approaching car, did not see the load, to avoid it, and ran into it, with a narrow escape for all concerned and a damaged car. — The Farmers Co­ Operative Elevator at Bellevue was entered by thieves and 100 pounds of flour and about 200 pounds of beans removed. No clues were found. HOLIDAY piano, cards, exercise; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Dec. 11 - Hastings, cards,' reading, exercises, bingo; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Dec. 14 Hastings, cards, exercises, line dancing. Tuesday, Dec. 15 All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, exercises. entire community to join in with us.” He pointed out that those who are unable to be present for the meal “are more than welcome to join us after the dinner for the 7:30 program.” Scheduled entertainment in­ cludes music by the Maple Valley-Ionia Community Band and a variety show featuring all local talent. In addition, the event will provide an opportunity for the Chamber to announce the three winners of a Vermont­ ville Shopping Spree raffle now being conducted in the village. Tickets for the raffle are available at local business places. Also to be announced at the dinner will be the winners of Vermontville’s annual holiday decorating contest. Lois Elliston (left) and Michele Hoffman recently launched Nashville's sixth annual “Wish Upon a Star" campaign as part of the Community Christmas Basket program. Donors may select a star from the tree in the lobby of the Nashville office of Hastings City Bank, buy the listed gift and place it under the tree. The goal is to see each needy child receive three gifts of choice in the $5 to $12 range. U Q Pendleton J WOOL ? Christmas Prints, Cut-outs and Appliques Flannelette Solids and Plaids ® Shirt Flannel (For P.J.’s, etc.) Stripes, Jb prints, solids. $<>99 V Starting at va HULST ^CLEANER 0 PICK UP r STATION Solids and Plaids $970 V> Yd & Up 218 E. State St., Hastings 945-9673 OPEN Mun Thun 8 * m -5 3(1 p m . Smart Santas Know Where To Get Cash 24 Hours A Day,,, Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines are at your service day and night — especially handy during the busy holiday season. Withdraw cash, make deposits, or transfer funds at ALL our offices — Hastings, Middleville, Bellevue, Nashville, Caledonia, Wayland — and at the Felpausch in Hastings. Your Bank in a Box Card can also be used at any Cirrus, Magic Line, Network One or Michigan Money Machine. To discover the convenience of Bank in a Box, stop by any Has­ tings City Bank office today! Gin J CERTIFICATES ? i i i ,,000" ctf — Available — DIANA’S PLACE Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Road Owner • Diana Kuempel .tr tfl r 852-9481 Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 6 ISSUES, continued from page 3— I think we should not have toilet bowl freshener. If your dog drinks out of the toilet then they can get sick or die. After the freshener can’t freshen your toilet any more it will cause waste. Because of the chemicals in it, it might change the flow of your sewage system. This product has not taken consideration of animal life or your home. This product obviously is not safe or suitable for our environment or our animal life and homes. Kristin Fajnor The economy is getting worse. Thge job rate is nosediving. The deficit is sor­ ing to the moon. A bigger deficit means more in debt. More in debt is because nobody is buying U.S. products any more. The jobless rate is going through the floor. And I ask you why? I’ll tell you why, people are buying foreign products. We need a good presi­ dent to get our economy going! By Allen Louis Stop Cutting Trees People should stop cutting so many trees down. Trees make oxygen. People can’t live without oxygen. Trees also hold homes for many types of animals. When trees are cut down, animals become extinct. Some animals are becoming endangered. By Joe Stadel A School Board Raise The School Board deserves a raise. They have worked hard for the same small amount ofmoney year after year. You may recall the strike by the teachers awhile ago. Our school system cannot afford a School Board strike. Another fact is California School Board members get paid a lot more for almost the same job. The members ofour board spend the first Monday of every month in meeting. The meetings usually last from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 or 12:00. If the teachers deserve a raise, why doesn’t the School Board? By Erica Krolik Toxic Waste People should think serious­ ly about toxic waste. I was walking through the forest and I saw an old gravel pit. It look­ ed so bad it was like seeing a slaughter house. There were dead frogs, fish, turtles, deer, foxes and ducks and a poor lit­ tle fawn, do you want this? Think serious! By Jeff Granger Video games are very help­ ful to kids. They promote hand/eye coordination. Video games give the child a feel of excitement and challenge. Video games pass time and give kids imagination. It also can make a kid confident and give him that go get ’em attitude. They also encourage kids to use technology, that may help them in future jobs. By Craig McDougal Fresh & Silk Flowers Crafts on Consignment Maple Valley teachers are under paid. The teachers don’t have enough supplies. We don’t have enough computers. Maple Valley doesn’t have a lot of playground equipment. We need more balls, jump ropes and newer books. By Nathan Davidson Toxic waste is bad for the environment. Lots of the for­ ests, plants and trees are being destroyed by the millions. Even animals are being killed. Now even people are being killed because oftoxic waste is very harmful to people. It mutates and deforms to big hideous creatures. By Ben Sheperd No On Abortion I don’t think people should be allowed to have an abortion. I think that it’s just like murder. The babies should get to live because they don’t even have a chance at life. If they live they might even find a cure for a disease or discover a new planet. My opinion is say no to abortion. By Jamie Morris Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. Check Out Our... CHRISTMAS CRAFTS We are now Wire Service AFS Patches & Posies (517) 726-1350 • 152 S. Main St., Vermontville Hunting America People always say it is stupid to wear orange out to go hunt­ ing. It scares away the animals is what they say. 1 feel it saves your life. It doesn’t scare the animals away. Hunting is a sport that is fun, you got to be accurate to shoot the gun. If you want to be a hunter you have to follow directions and wear orange. By Ken Braudenburg HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH MNH STREET MERMONTMILLE. MICHIGAN 49096 TANTON' UCCHSCD AUCTIONEERS G REALTORS M IMOAMA AMD CXO NEW LISTING! New wiring, new kitchen, new plumbing and baths and paint in this 3-4 bedroom home. Garage. Excellent large family home priced under $40,000. (N-89) Good 3 bedroom home located close to schools in Hastings. Appraised above the $35,000 asking price. Good land contract terms with low down payment. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (M-100) i Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres. Garage, 1st floor laundry. CallKathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) Three bedroom home located in the country with barn and buildings. Lovely shaded lot with paved road location. Call Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280. (CH-121) L-l 10. Approx. 106 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on the Thornapple River, frontage on 3 roads. Perked. Excellent land contract terms with low down payment. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 BoDbGa Srdnitehr 782562-02303519 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! Party honors Barlow leaving after 18 years Helen Barlow was honored Tuesday afternoon on her retirement from 18 years service as a Maple Valley school bus driver. The Maple Valley Educational Sup­ port Personnel Association was host for an after-school party in the MVHS library. Barlow, who worked most of the years as driver of a special education bus, received a floral bouquet from the Maple Valley Education Association and a plaque from the MVESPA, presented here by President Paulette Strong (left). Refreshments included a special cake. New disposal fee set at Nashville Transfer-Recycling Center Disposal of certain ap­ pliances will cost more at the Nashville-Castleton-Maple Grove Transfer-Recycling site, it was decided last week. In a meeting of the govern­ ing board last Monday, it was decided to raise drop fees for any appliances containing refrigerant from the present $5 to $27.50. “This is due to new rules of the Environmental Protection Agency,” said Carl Tobias, For Rent NASHVILLE - 5510 Guy Rd., remodeled farmhouse 3 bedroom, range & dishwasher $590/mo., $200.00 deposit, good credit, no pets. Call collect, Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. board chairman. “Under the new rules, anything with refrigerant, if we have to take it out, this has to be done by a licensed person.” The law governing removal of refrigerant applies to freon and other such gases found in refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers, explained Tobias. He said that Hastings Sanitary Service, which transports many of the materials taken in at the center, has a licensed person who will remove the refrigerant for $25 per unit. Stoves and other non­ refrigerant appliances will still cost only $5 to drop off for anyone living in the ser- vice area. The center, located on East Casgrove Street in Nashville, is operated jointly by the village and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. As much as possible, materials received at the site are recycled. The board now is working on plans to enhance the program even further. “We are one step closer to recycling more than type two plastic,” said Tobias. “It will take uS a while to get ready.” In addition to the center, local residents also may recy­ cle certain items by dropping them off at the 24-hour site at Carl’s Market. The Transfer­ Recycling Center is open only on Saturdays. For Sale MIXED HARDWOODS for sale. Mostly ash. $35/per face­ cord. Delivery available 726-1369.________________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. QUEEN BRASS BED (gorgeous) with orthapedic mattress and box springs, 3 months old, (still like new) cost $850, sacrifice $275 or best 517-627-9494. Compliments of... HBIZ0NS CLUB... ...of HASTINGS CITY BANK The Month of December BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINE Provided by: American Community Mutual Insurance Co. Location: Lobby of Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street, Hastings Everyone Welcome to Take Advantage and Use This Machine �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 7 Jaycee dance to benefit Maple Valley kids Children of the community will be the “winners” in a fund-raising dance planned by the Maple Valley Jaycees, starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the VFW Hall in Nashville. The dance has a two-fold purpose. First, funds raised by ticket sales will be earmarked to help the financially-strapped Maple Valley Co-op Nursery meet its monthly obligations. The Jaycees have pledged $30 per month to the Co-op for the balance of the school year. The nursery school, located in the United Methodist An­ nex building, recently asked for community support after increased operating costs created a temporary economic Tom McMillen, president of the Maple Valley Jaycees, Thursday presented the club's first $30 mon­ thly check to the Maple Valley Co-Op Nursery. The contributions will confine throughout the school year to help the financially strapped Nashvillle nursery continue to operate. Accepting the check is Karen Kirchhoff, Co-op president. She said the Jaycees are the first to respond to a recent plea for community help. A total of $100 was collected in "Can Our Debts" canisters in local business places. School Lunch Menus MH. ■ ■’* [iirtMii ilk oitEiiiiti|lni'i biilMPfia it tit falrctailm ibs IM r» i <i nr ifflllttljtT! MniL’ta Wilbii Hute tejtftjtaiip* ke- state [$ClW iofDttefflta Fuller St. School Friday, Dec. 11 Pizza, corn, fruit. Wednesday, Dec. 9 Monday, Dec. 14 Hot ham pattie/bun, baked Corn dogs, tater tots, beans, pear, cookie. pickles, fruit. Thursday, Dec. 10 Tuesday, Dec. 15 Pizza, asparagus, Dinosaur spaghetti w/meat, pineapple. peas, fruit. Friday, Dec. 11 Jr.-Sr. High School Mini-sub/bun, letWednesday, Dec. 9 tuce/cheese, sweet potatoes, ♦Salad, *Burrito w/o, sauce fresh fruit. and cheese, peas, peaches, Monday, Dec. 14 roll and butter, salad bar. Fish sticks/sauce, green Thursday, Dec. 10 ♦Salad, *Nachos, cheese, beans, pineapple, meat sauce, pears, salad bar. cornbread/butter. Friday, Dec. 11 Tuesday, Dec. 15 ♦Salad, *Fiestado, com, Hot dog/bun, tater apple. rounds, trail mix, pudding. Monday, Dec. 14 NOTE: Salads daily. ♦Salad, *Nachos, cheese, Students 70 cents; Adults meat sauce, green beans, fruit $1; Menu subject to change. juice. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, Tuesday, Dec. 15 or white milk and whole ♦Salad, *Ham and cheese/bun, *Tuna sandwich, milk. mixed vegetables, applesauce, Maplewood School roll and butter, salad bar. Wednesday, Dec. 9 NOTE: *Choose one en­ Nacho chips w/meat and tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A cheese, bread and butter sand­ choice of lowfat white or wich, peas, fruit. chocolate or whole milk is Thursday, Dec. 10 served with each meal. A Ravioli, celery and carrots, bread item is offered with all bread and butter sandwich, salads. Menu subject to fruit, salad. change. crunch. Second, the dance will benefit needy children of the community by serving as a Christmas toy collection point. Admission to the dance will be $10 per couple, or $5 plus one new unwrapped toy. Singles admission is $6, or $3 and a toy. Live music will be furnish­ ed by “Party Down.” Besides collecting toys at the dance, the Jaycees plan to establish a collection site for toys at the Nashville Fire sta­ tion from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mon­ days, Dec. 7 and 14, and from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Plans also are be­ ing made to establish a Ver­ montville drop site, which will be announced later. The toys will be distributed to children of needy families in the Maple Valley community. Organizers say the project will not conflict with or duplicate the annual Nashville “Wish Upon a Star” cam­ paign, which grants Christmas wishes to registered needy children in the local commmunity. PROFESSIONALS WHO CARE Lake Odessa Ambulance PARAMEDIC to the Lake­ wood area 24 Hrs. a day. Emergency Calls for Ionia County 911 Barry and Eaton call 527-1112 Join us at the Vermontville Opera House for the Community Christmas Party Monday, December 14 Social Get-Together at 6 p.m Full Buffet Dinner (Beef and Chicken) at 6:30 p.m Adults S7M • Children s3” Reservations must be in by Thursday, December 10th Please Call 726-1144 After Dinner Variety Show featuring ... Nyle Wells Magic Showg — and other acts — (You do not have to attend the Buffet Dinner, but please join us for the show at 7:30!) Winner of the Chamber of Commerce Raffle, and winner of the Decoration Contest will be announced. Everyone in the community is welcome! STOP IN and purchase your Chamber of Commerce Shopping Spree Raffle Ticket in our newly remodeled family restaurant! The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone ... 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Examination, X-Rays and Treatment ... | | MUST BRING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER l_852-2070 535.00 Expires Dec 8. 1992 • 127 S. Main St., Nashville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 8 Gifts for grownups- books, videos, music and calendars By Debra Baldwin Copley News Service The best gifts cost little, yet offer great value. Books, videos, audio tapes, records and calendars expand the imagination, treat the senses and provide hours of enjoyment. And this year the selection is so extensive you’re certain to find something for everyone on your list. The following can be found easily, quickly — and at minimal ex­ pense in book, music, video, gift and/or variety stores. Books Name an interest, and there’s a lavishly illustrated gift book on the subject. igjiaiiiiiiiiiuiijpiiaii*!*1!, ■Maple Valley Athletic Boosterse I BINGO ■ MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 3 ■THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. g0 ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 iiiimMiiioitfliiiniiimn Some examples: “Baseball, The Perfect Game” by Peter Richmond (photos by Daniella Weil, published by Rizzoli); “Let There be Clothes: 40,000 Years of Fashion” by Lynn Schnurnberger (Workman); “Volkswagen: A Week at the Factory” by Peter Keetman (Chronicle). Publishers know a gift market when they see one; they’re now providing volumes in gift boxes. From Penguin are boxed sets of the works of Ken Follet, Robin Cook and Stephen King — among many others. Animal lovers will revel in the new James Herriot book, “Every Living Thing” (St. Martin’s Press), plus these two cookbooks from Berkeley: “Cat Nips! Feline Cuisine” and “Dog Bites! Canine Cuisine,” both by Rick and Martha Reynolds. For stocking staffers, con­ sider one of Running Press’ elegant miniature editions: titles include “The Sonnets of Shakespeare,” “Quotable Holiday Package 160 Minutes for... $3000 3 TONI’S STYLE SHOP 111 N. Main St., Nashville, MI WALK-INS WELCOME • 852-9192 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to ?; Sat. 8 to 12 Noon z Women,” “The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain” and Clement C. Moore’s “The Night Before Christmas.” From Lombard Marketing are mystery jigsaw puzzles packaged with matching short stories — such as “Death by Diet” and “Murder Most Artful,” both by R.D. Zim­ merman. Clues in the puzzles solve the mysteries. Two must-haves for parents (or whoever hosts family gatherings): “101 Ideas for the Best-Ever Christmas” and “1001 Things to Do With Your Kids,” both by Caryl Waller Krueger (Dimensions for Living). Also for the holidays: “Wreaths ‘Round the Year Book and Kit” by Dawn Cusick (Sterling/Lark); “My Christmas Treasury” by Nor­ man Vincent Peale (Harper­ Collins) and “Gourmet’s Holidays and Celebrations” by the Editors of Gourmet magazine (Random House). Videos Stores that rent and/or sell movies are everywhere; the gift potential they offer is limitless. The MGM/UA 1992 Home Video Catalog, available at many video vendors, lists more than 1,000 titles dating from 1924 to the present. Look for boxed gift sets of series, such as the three “Godfather” movies and the five “Star Trek” adventures (both from Paramount) — and for gift sets featuring stars (Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne, Jerry Lewis, more). For romantics: MGM/UA Home -Video is honoring S&dL DECEMBER WIHTJB 8ATIK88 Added Strength Extra Strength Pain Reliever Pain Reliever without Aspirin 100’s Caplets 50’s Extra Strength Muscle Rub 3oz. tlTRA flWWOTX ■mKBRSai pain EXTRA STRENGTH MUSCLE RUR Reliever WITHOUT ASPIRIN Lite-Coat Aspirin 100’s ASPIRIN SSu 59 -■99 Pink Bismuth Tablets 24’s Antiseptic Sore Throat Lozenges 18’s 99 Antacid Suspension -—12 oz. Pink Bismuth Tablet* Flu, Cold & Cough Medicine 6 Packets FLU. QUID » COUGH MT DIONE ANT18EPIC >RE THROAT LOZENGEB Antacid Long-Acting Nasal Spray Pump Saline Mist Nasal Spray 45 cc Tussin DM 4 oz. “Casablanca” with a special 50th anniversary edition. For the holidays, how about “It’s a Wonderful Life” (Republic Pictures Home Video). How about TV on tape? Paramount now offers “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” episodes 1 through 22. And CBS Video has a clever idea: video greeting cards. This season, Television Video Cards incorporate a Christmas episode from “I Love Lucy,” “The Honeymooners, “The Twilight Zone” and “The Beverly Hillbillies” along with a built-in card. Send someone on a world tour with vacation/travel guide tapes from Fodor’s, Reader’s Digest Video, Rand McNally, Traveloguer and Video Visits (to name a few). Even Berlitz now teaches French, Italian, German and Spanish via video. For golfers, there’s PGA Home Video (MPI Home Video); for birdwatchers, Bird Watching Guides (Na­ tional Audubon Society); for royal-watchers, “Tears of a Princess: The Inside Story of tions — for example, all the gentle music (skip the ponderous, crashing pieces) from John Barry’s “Dances With Wolves.” Let the reci­ pient’s tastes be your guide. You’ll find a huge selection and great deals on music tapes at record stores, but keep in Princess Diana’s Life and Heartbreak” (Strand Home Video). Audio Tapes Know someone who uses a portable tape player or has a tape deck in the car? Give ’em a new audiocassette or two. You might buy some blank tapes and, using yourr own stereo system, create special tapes with customized selec- See Gifts ideas, Page 12 Free Christmas dinner at Maple Leaf Grange grange hall, located on M-66, six miles south of Nashville. Turkey and all the trimm­ ings will be served. Musical entertainment will round out the event. Again this year, the Maple Leaf Grange will stage a free Christmas dinner for the community. Everyone is welcome to at­ tend the 1 p.m. event at the Cantata to be performed at area churchDec. 13 “The First Noel” will be performed at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Vermontville Bible Church by the church choir. Joe E. Parks composed the music and narration and Sheldon Rhodes will provide the narration. The church is located at 250 N. Main St. in Vermontville. Obituaries Stanley L. Hansen — NASHVILLE - Stanley L. Hansen, 81, ofNashville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, December 3, 1992 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Hansen was bom on January 15, 1911 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Carrie (Coleman) Hansen. He attended school in Grand Rapids and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was stationed in Europe and received a Bronze Star and Silver Star. He fanned most of his life and retired from E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings after 29 years of service. He also worked for seven years at the Michigan Livestock in Battle Creek. He was married to Violetta Julian in Bryan, Ohio on March 15, 1941. He was a member of the Nashville V.F.W. Post, Past Master of the Nashville Masonic Temple, member of the Zion Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and usher for the Peace United Methodist Church at Barryville. He enjoyed hunting, golf, traveling with his wife, and going to the senior citizens site every noon. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Hansen and a sister, Blanche Hummell. Mr. Hansen is survived by his wife, Violetta; son, Heber (Diana) Hansen of Nashville; daughter, Sylvia (Russ) Hoeve of Nashville; grandchildren: Darren (Julie) Fisher, Steve (Trina) Fisher, Duane (Kathryn) Hansen, Tammy Hansen, Lisa Hansen, Cindy Hansen; eight great­ grandchildren; brothers, Herald of Nashville, Fred of Charlotte, Dean of Vermont­ ville; sisters, Betty Trappen, T redke Florence Ward both of Grand Rapids, Caroline Johnson of Hastings, Connie Chambers of Tallahassee of Florida; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, December 7 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with Reverend James Noggle and Nashville Masonic Lodge offi­ ciating. Burial was at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville with Military Honors by the Nash­ ville V.F.W. Post. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association. roduct wr al Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa HAPPYHOLIDA YS TO EVERYONE! Rene A. Swift, Owner Phone ... 616-374-1117 Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. until Christmas 8 a.m.«Dark Mint Mouthwash 24 oz. long-acting nasal spray PUMP k Comt ► You Select from Live Growing Scotch Pines ►L "t 99 Pick Your Own We Cut For You Charles Bumgardner Three miles east of Nashville or two miles southwest of Vermontville OPEN 726-0553 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 852-0845 219 Main St., Nashville December 1992 To order a tree or make an appointment or Just get Nashville directions. Vermontville Hwy. Maple Valley High School Nashville Hwy. 3 Mi. Vermontville 1/2 Ml. M-79 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 9 Smart tips for a safe holiday season £ SX1' 'w lsiSs?« lisss ?SS JV I J k‘» Jj!S -•‘^ » 6tt JW k. l^ «*»}•*•* *»*£**! it Wtgltyj By R.J. Ignelzi The holidays are a poten­ tially hazardous time of year. To safeguard your home and family, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Fire Safety Council and the National Automobile Club offer these tips. Child Safey Keep gift wrapping and holiday decorations away from children. Ornaments that are breakable or have detachable parts are especially hazardous. Children may be tempted to eat decorative items that look like candy or food. Some holiday plants are poisonous if chewed or swallowed. Make sure children can’t reach holly berries, mistletoe, Jerusalem cherry or amaryllis. Even fallen pine needles can be dangerous. Inspect toys carefully before buying them. Pay at­ tention to any manufacturers’ age recommendations. Toys that come apart easily or have removable parts can present a choking hazard to children. Keep batteries away from children. Shiny batteries can be appealing but dangerous if swallowed. Children have been known to push them into their noses or ears. Plan a family meeting where regular safety rules are reinforced and special holiday safety instructions are explained. Safe Shopping Keep a low profile when you shop. If you’re carrying cash, don’t flash it. It’s better to carry only the credit cards you’ll need. Leave other valuables, furs or expensive jewelry at home. Don’t overload yourself with packages. This puts you at risk to bump into things or slip and fall. Tired and over­ burdened shoppers also are vulnerable to thieves. Pickpockets are very active during the holidays. Women should keep purses tucked firmly under their arms. Men should carry their wallets in the front or inside pockets. Park in well-lighted, hightraffic areas close to stores. Always lock your car. Never leave packages in plain sight in your car. Be alert when returning to your car; have your keys out and ready. Check the back seat before getting in. Lock the door after you get in. Safeguard your home Discourage burglars by making your home look oc­ cupied. Use automatic devices to turn on the television, radio or lamps in different areas of the house. Don’t tempt thieves. Keep items such as computers, stereos and compact disk players where they can’t be seen from a window. Don’t leave piles of holiday gifts in plain sight. When you leave home, make sure all doors and win­ dows are locked. Consider replacing easily jimmied locks with deadbolts. If you’ll be away from home for a week or more, stop mail and newspaper deliveres so they won’t pile up and signal thieves you’re away. Have someone check on your home every few days. Seasonal Fire Safety Buy as fresh a tree as possi­ ble or if buying an artificial tree, look for a fire-resistant one. Be sure your tree is an­ chored in a stand so it won’t tip over. Check the water container daily, and refill it frequently. Keep the tree away from radiators, stoves, heat vents or open flames. Carefully check tree lights. Discard any light strings that are worn or damaged. For outdoor decorations, use only lights made for that purpose. When the tree stops absorb- ing water from the stand, it’s time to discard it. A dry tree catches fire easily. Never leave tree or other decorative lights on when you leave the house. Never bum gift wrapping or greenery in the fireplace. Use flame-resistant decora­ tions around the house and on your tree. If using lighted candles, be extra cautious and never leave them burning unattended. Limit use ofextension cords and don’t overload them. Always unplug them when not in use. Keep a fire extinguisher in your home and see that your family knows how to use it. Make sure smoke alarms work properly. i' angHntli ■ Cnttij, NiMtt ■--Jij t ■ Jj ttit rafts .faotill(ti& p, .w wteuHb ^.tam .tamxa Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main, Nashville 852-2050 Christmas Shopping Spree Raffle Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: December 7-11 - School of Turfgrass Management, MSU. December 8 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Lake Odessa. December 12-13 - Michigan Winter Beef Show, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing. December 15 - TelFarm Check-In, Barry County Extension office. December 16 - Central Michigan Family Ag Day, Lakewood High School. December 17 - MAEH Christmas Tea, “Angels,” 1 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. December 17 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Fairgrounds. January 4-5 - West Michigan Liyestock Show, Livestock Auction Building, Lake Odessa. January 6 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Dairies Restaurant, Alto. January 7 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Hastings Township Hall, 9 a.m. - Review and 1 p.m. - test. January 12-13 - Michigan Winter Beef Show, MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing. January 16 - Central Michigan Family Ag Day, Lakewood High School. January 17 - Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Hastings. January 18 - Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Maple Leaf Grange, call 948-4862 for details. January 23 - Central Michigan Beef Cow/Calf Workshop, 9:30 a.m., Clarksville, Experimental Station. • • • • • ...with... Holiday Poinsettias Christmas Balloons Gifts • Wreaths • Centerpieces Fresh Holiday Arrangements Cemetery Wreaths Vermontville Chamber of Commerce £ss £ fife uS™'1 uS™'1 w e.rapJfefoii: ' tai Jim ^n ,■■ ..1K .tetei Get Ready for the Holiday The following merchants are donating prizes and selling raffle tickets: Maple Leaf Inn Calebs Mill R.L. Hill Tax Service Carpenter’s Den Patches and Posies Nancy’s Beauty Shop Vermontville Hardware Vermontville Grocery V Junctions Sweet ’n How Good Citizen Elevator The Ole Cookstove Outpost Vermontville Trees Trumble Insurance Ken Standard Service Sweetwater’s Trowbridge’s Don’s Cards Independent Banks The winner ofthe raffle and the winner ofthe Decorating Contest will be announced at the... Community Christmas Party Monday, December 14 at the Vermontville Opera House Social Get-Together at 6 p.m. • Full Buffet Dinner (Beef and Chicken) at 6:30 p.m. Adults s750 • Children s395 Reservations must be in by Thursday, December 10th • Please Call 726-1144 After Dinner Variety Show featuring... Nyle Wells Magic Show and other acts, will begin at 7:30 p.m. You do not have to attend the Buffet Dinner, but please join us for the show at 7:30! EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY IS WELCOME! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 10 Special Minutes MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING High School Library, Monday, Nov. 23, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. Members present: C. Wolff, president, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep, T. Spoelstra, R. Tobias. Members ab­ sent: D. Tuckey. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 7:00 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Administrators present: Supervisor G. Aldrich, Supt. Parks. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Spoelstra and pported by Briggs to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1992 regular meeting as presented. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 3. Bills: After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to approve a bill payable from the general fund in the amount of $2147.05. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 4. Payroll: A motion was made by Tobias and sup­ ported by Spoelstra to approve the te transfer ranser of o $200,981.75 from the general fund to the payroll fund for the 11/13/92 payroll. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 5. Communications: There were no written or oral communications at this time. 6. Reports: Dr. Parks informed the board of a new special needs student that will be transferring from Eaton Rapids to Maple Valley in the near future. 7. Additional Agenda Items: Additional agenda items were given consideration later in the meeting. 8. Resolutions of Commendation and Con­ gratulations: A motion was made by Spoelestra and CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS NOTICE: Change in tax collection hours. December: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Sat., Fridays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in my home. No Wednesday collection on Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Jan. & Feb. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. No Wed. collection. All tax collection will be at my home or by mail. Loretta Pixley Castleton Twp. Treasurer 495 Sunset Nashville, MI 49073 MAPLE VALLEY eal Estate supported by Krolik to approve the resolution of com­ mendation and congratulations to the girls varsity basketball team. Ayes: all present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to approve the resolution of commendation and congratulations to the boys varsity football team. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. There was consensus of the board for guidelines to be set up for individual recognition also. 9. Bids for dishwasher: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Krolik to accept the bid from Stafford-Smith in Kalamazoo in the amount of $12,503.00 for a dishwasher for the high school. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 10. Request for leave: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Krolik to approve the medical leave of absence for Victoria Williams to begin on November 23, 1992 and extend for approx­ imately four weeks. She will be using 18 sick days. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Motion carried. 11. Retirement: A letter received from Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg regarding workers compensa­ tion payments being eligible for retirement benefits was reviewed by the board. There was consensus of the board to notify the attorneys that there is an in­ terest in pursuing more information. Also, the board would like NASB to be notified for input. 12. Closed session: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Tobias to go into closed session to discuss disciplinary action regarding a high school stu­ dent. A roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Spoelstra, Tobias and Wolff; nays: none; ab­ sent: Tuckey. Motion carried. Time: 7:50 p.m. 13. Open session resumed at 8:05 p.m. 14. Adoption of new policy book: There was con­ sensus of the board to have the final reading of the policy changes at the December 14, 1992 regular meeting. 15. Adjournment: A motion was made by Spoelstra and supported by Briggs to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: All present; absent: Tuckey. Meeting adjourned. Time: 9:40 p.m. Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • warranty • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available Area residents can spend an evening Monday with the ex­ perts to receive free advice and information about what it takes to start and maintain a business. Local business owners and Lansing Community College faculty will be available to MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE REALTOR* JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR. DON STEINBRECHER........ JERI BAKER......................... TIM BURD............................ HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST. 726-0223 ....... 852-1784 ....... 726-1171 ....... 852-2012 ....... 726-0122 852-1543 .Eves. $33,500!! answer questions. Information regarding access to communi­ ty resources will be provided to help you assess your poten­ tial as a successful en­ trepreneur. Introduction to Starting a Business can also help if you want to improve your existing business. Discover how to prepare for success and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of being an entrepreneur from people who have been there. The session will be held on Monday, Dec. 14 from 6-9 p.m. in LCC’s Old Central Building, 419 N. Capitol. Local experts will alert you to community resources they have found helpful. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Management Development Center at 483-1584. Community Notices Garage Sale VERMONTVILLE ■ MOBILE HOME ON LARGE LOT - 1984 Fairmont $33,000!! MOBILE HOME ON 7.5 ACRES 2 bedroom 114x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more details. (CH-174) . SOUTH OF HASTINGS $34,500!! PRICE REDUCED! IDEAL STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME - 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from South­ eastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) — VACANT LAND — EAST OF DOWLING ■ PARCELS JUST LISTED: 3 - (6 acre) parcels on $44,900!! VERMONTVILLE - LARGE YARD WITH TREES ■ Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". k (V-167) December 6, 1992 All members present. Budget amended increasing sanitation by $40, descreasirig Gen. Fund Bal by $40. General Fund Balance: $69,185.91; Fire Voted Bal. $47,021.18; Amb. Voted Bal. $48,646.37; Twp. Imp. Bal. $54,357.19; PPC#1 #593.17; PPC#2 $242.46. Bills approved: M.V. News.... MTA................ J. Jarvie........ D. Langham.. H.C. Bank..... Doubleday Br J.W. Cooley... J. Pixley......... J. Jarvie......... Vill/Nashv..... St. of Ml......... Twp. Imp. — T. Spitzley.. Vil. of Nash... Postmaster.... L. Pixley........ W. Wilson...... Dawn Hall.... ...$12.60 ..635.00 ...510.00 ... 27.71 ...866.00 ...133.41 ..... 8.73 .... 41.25 .... 23.15 .... 40.00 .... 50.00 .1412.00 .. 80.00 ..435.00 ..496.17 .. 83.12 .... 58.18 Cons. Power.................. ...9.72 Barry Co. MTA.............. ...10.00 Postmaster..................... 164.00 Doubleday..................... 133.41 St. of Ml.......................... ...45.00 Cast./M.G./N Recycle Approp........................ 1000.00 MTA Hous........................ 693.00 J.W. Cooley..................... 938.57 N. Rasey............................ 55.41 L. Mitchell........................ 450.00 Cons. Power.................... 103.71 Ml Bell................................. 72.28 Ba. Co. Clerks................... 10.00 L. Pixley.............................. 12.54 Putnam Lib................... 2000.00 Ml As. Assoc..................... 45.00 Don Langham and William Wilson appointed to Recycle Board. Don Langham appointed to Fire and Amb. Boards. Board of Review appointments to be made at January meeting. Blueprints for proposed Twp. Hall completed and reviewed. Contractors being contacted to submit bids for construction. (421) Free business advice to be offered at LCC Dec. 14 LAST WEEKS MAPLE VALLEY Athletic Boosters Lottery Winner was: ROBERT MANSFIELD #D-46 14x70 mobile home on 2 '/i lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigera­ tor are Included, nice deck, small barn & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) CASTLETON TOWNSHIPS BOARD MEETING THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Summary blacktop road — 27 acres w/woods & 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-175) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details. Possible land contract terms. ’ (VL-170) 114 ACRES [APPROX.)40A 114ACRES [APPROX.) 40A WOODS,68A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE ((Acreag creages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) RUMMAGE $1.00/BAG Fri., Sat. Dec 11th & 12th, 9-4, Nash­ ville United Methodist Annex. 2 For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours'a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. HOMEOWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTSI If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage - GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 Pet of the Week "Jake" this adult, male beagle dog is in need of a home. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking donations of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information call 948-4885. NOTICE Effective Dec. 1, 1992 charges for all appliances with refrigerate accepted at Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Transfer/Recycle will be $27.50 each due to new requirements by the E.P.A. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday. December 8, 1992 — Page 11 Michigan vegetable growers to meet in Grand Rapids Jan. 19 From Our Readers Pine tree theft ruinedChristmas To the editor: On her way to visit our What has this society come parents’ home she saw “her to? Christmas tree” all decorated. It’s really sad that someone Her heart overflowed with has to ruin Christmas for happiness. For a while it another. seemed as if her first About 10 years ago, my Christmas away from home family and I moved to the would be wonderful. country after living in town all But some inconsiderate, of our lives. The scenery on selfish, uncaring person or Greggs Crossing and Devine persons decided to cut down Road was breathtaking to us, “her Christmas tree.” considering all we saw in What was wrong with a littown were street lights and mailboxes alongside the road. But in the country, there are Thank You trees everywhere. CARD OF THANKS There is one tree, in par­ We would like to express our ticular, that my sister was love & prayers to all who sent very fond of. Every time she cards and attended our retire­ saw this little pine tree, she ment open house Nov. 7th at called it her Christmas tree. Nashville Assembly of God. Which brings me to the We also want to thank all the point of why I’ve written this churches of Nashville & the people of Nashville who letter. Every year for the past 10 honored us at the Community years this little pine tree has Thanksgiving Service, Nov. been the highlight of my 22nd at the Nashville Baptist sister’s Christmas. It was so Church. Your good wishes & gifts will innocent and beautiful just growing along the side of long be remembered as we enjoy our retirement & travels. Devine Road. Pastor & Mrs. Robert Taylor This past July, my sister CARD OF THANKS was married and is now ren­ Thank you so much for being ting an apartment in Potter­ ville. Because this is her first a part of my 90th Birthday Christmas away from home, Celebration. For all the best she is feeling somewhat wishes, love and friendship of down. So my family and family and friends, old and new. A special thanks to my family myself decided to try to cheer for a wonderful birthday dinner. her up. Little by little we The over one hundred and fifty decorated “her Christmas cards I received just over­ tree.” whelmed me. Words cannot express what I feel in my heart, so I will just say Thank You, A BIG, BIG THANK YOU. Clementine Rairigh CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbors at the time of the death of Nancy Johncock. Thanks for your prayers, cards, OFFERING COMPLETE flowers, food and the memorial WATER & WELL donations to the Animal Shelter. DRILLING & PUMP Thanks to Peace UMW for the luncheon and to Cathy VessecSALES & SERVICE chia for her words of comfort God bless you all 4” to 12” WELLS Doris Marshall Jim & Delores Knoll • Residential and family • Commercial and Charles & Janet • Farm McMillean and family We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe GET EASY CASH with extra • Other Well Supplies household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. TOOLS Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY: VERMONTVILUB O'A yttiers * o» c^ ’fOOLSAllss GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 GOODYEAR COOPER DAYTON 4<r<5' M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories On M-66 in Woodbury —just north of railroad tracks 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) hike Odessa, Ml 48849 Kirt Petersen, Owner (616) 374-1200 tie pine tree growing along side of the road with some decorations on it? It wasn’t hurting anyone. All it did was bring at little happiness to a very special sister. A sister who thought the world of a little pine tree, “her Christmas tree.” Donna Skilton Greggs Crossing In Memoriam More than 2,500 people are expected to attend the Great Lakes Vegetable Convention Jan. 19-21 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. The convention will feature the largest trade show of its kind in the Midwest and 16 two-hour sessions on vegetable production manage­ ment and product marketing. The convention will open at 10 a.m. Jan. 19 (Tuesday) with technical sessions on asparagus, pickling cucumber and tomato production. The general session begins at 2 p.m. Tuesday and will focus on Michigan agriculture IN MEMORIAM Dedicated with love to Sheila Larae Allen who died December 8, 1987 five long years ago. I don’t know how to write a poem, I don’t know where to start, but, Sheila, “I miss you so”, this comes from my heart. Are you fine? Are you well? Do you miss our "Love”? You were only 15 years old, when you went to be with God above. I miss holding you in my arms, the ache is with me still. But one day we will meet again, somehow, I believe we will. So my darling Sheila, I wish you well, though with my love there’s pain, may God keep you safely in His arms, until we meet again. Sheila, you are deeply missed by your family Mom, Bryan, Tangi and Heather and world markets. The discussion will cover imports and exports under the North American Free Trade Agree­ ment (NAFTA) and an update on Russia and eastern Europe. Technical production ses­ sions beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday will focus on onions, potatoes, sweet com and vine crops. The afternoon topics will be carrot and pep­ per production, pesticide regulations and roadside marketing. Thursday’s program also includes a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. program on roadside marketing, a celery produc- tion session beginning at 10 a.m., and a herb production program beginning at 2 p.m. Registration for the con­ ference and trade show is $15 per family. A copy of the convention program and information about lodging can be obtained by writing to Byron Carpenter, Michigan Vegetable Council, 514 Clin­ ton, Grand Haven, MI 49417. The convention is spon­ sored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service and the Michigan Vegetable Council Inc. A PRINTER THAT IS ... lyf Affordable ST Timely Ef Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 —Look to the future with— high performance vinyl replacement windows ALL WINDOWS: 100% solid vinyl — the best man-made resister to heat and cold. Maintenance free — won’t peel, chip, swell or rot — no paintingl Easy cleaning — clean both sides of nearly all styles from indoors. Custom fit — made to your specifications; minimizes installation time, hassles, and expenses. Quiet comfort — outside noises cut down up to 50%. Beauty — improves both the appearance and value of your home. Double Hung & Slider Features: Full 1” insulating glass plus double-weather­ stripped interlock between sashes keep your home free of drafts. Tilt-in sash for safe, easy cleaning indoors. Reinforced sash corners for better seal, neater looks. Sloped sill drains water away from home; no need for measures to vent accumulated moisture. Dual durometer glazing with flexible vinyl “fingers" seals the glass and frame tightly — no air leaks or wind rattle. • Cam-action security latch for added peace of mind; limit-lock tab restricts forcible entry while allowing partial ventilation. Premium weatherstripping with solid center fin maintains a constant seal. HOMETOWN^ --- L-U--M--B-E-R--Y-A--R-D--- 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 VISA �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 12 GIFT IDEAS, from Page 8 mind that much more than music is on tape. Almost any popular book ti­ tle, past or present,, is available; newly released audiocassettes are even rated according to demand, just like new songs and best-selling books. Publisher’s Weekly lists volumes 1 and 2 of “Star Wars” (“Heir to the Empire” and “Dark Force Rising,” from Bantam) as top-ten hits; another fiction best seller is Tom Clancy’s “The Sum of All Fears” (Simon and Schuster), read by David Ogden Stiers. Non-fiction best sellers in­ clude “Me: Stories of My Life” by Katharine Hepburn (Random House) and Gloria Steinhem’s “Revolution From Within” (Dove Audio). Here’s a bonus. Both are read by their authors. Records Capitol has just released a special limited edition com­ pact disc of the Beatles’ first single, “Love Me Do,,” with two versions of the song and flip-side hit, “P.S. I Love You.” New released from Rhino include three additions to the popular “Disco Years” series “for a total of five”; “The Very Best of Buddy Guy”; “Bo Diddley Beats”; “The Best of Tracey Ullman”; “Alice Cooper Live at the Whiskey”; and “Otis Red­ ding: Love Man and Tell the Truth.” Rhino also recently released Pancake Breakfast planned in Vermontville Dec. 12 A pancake breakfast will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 7 to 10 a.m. The Vermontville United Methodist men will serve at the church. Included will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits with sausage gravy and coffee and juice. Everyone is welcome. A freewill offering accepted. Lunch and 1 game $050 of bowling............... Sunday Morning O C £ 9 a.m.-l p.m............. CJvF game LAKE-VIEW LANES 1223 Lake Drive, Lake Odessa 374-4881 an Aretha Franklin “Queen of Soul” box set (four 70-minute CDs plus an illustrated, 80-page career-overview booklet). As for holiday tunes, the new “Hallmark Christmas Album” (in Hallmark stores) features Harry Belafonte and 12 classic songs. Totally non-traditional are Mojo Nixon’s “Horny Holidays!” (Triple NiXXXon Records) and the finger­ snappin’, hand-clappin’ “Street Carols” doo-wop album from Street Gold Entertainment. Calendars Maria Tuthill of the Calen­ dar Marketing Association says hot new calendars feature “Garth Brooks, Cindy Crawford, Arnold Schwarzenegger and “Nor­ thern Exposure”; perennial favorites include “Far Side,” Sports Illustrated swimsuit calendars and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Humor also is hot; two to look for are “Farmer Johnson’s Psycho-Dairy Farm” and “The Cat Made Me Buy It.” There are dozens and dozens of new calendars for 1993. Here’s the CMA’s Ato-Z cross section: “All Cow, “Book Lovers Calendar,” “Cars Detroit Never Built “Dear Abby,” Elvis,” “French for Cats,” “Gardens of Paris,” “Hey! Diddle, Diddle...” “Iditarod Trail,’’ “Jay Leno’s Headlines,’’ “Kitchen Diary,” “Let’s Make Fun of Lawyers “Museums of the World,” Native American Portraits,” “Our Town Remembered,” “Professional Beach Volleyball,” “Quiet Places,” “Radical Windsurfing, “Scream Gems,” “Tips for Planet Earth,” Unpleasant Ways to Die,” “Vanishing South,” “Wild American,” “Ex­ tremely Weird Animals,” “Young Indiana Jones,” “Zig Ziglar’s 365 Secrets of Success.” MICHIGAN AVENUE'S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE per room, double occupancy from We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and just a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic’s, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100; ‘Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid for groups. inn* '' ' ««•» cHcofo 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 • (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 Sunsreen isn’t just for summer The dog days of summer have long faded and have since been replaced by brisk winter weather. Many sum­ mer items have been packed away However, don’t put away the sunscreen! The need for protection from the sun should still be a part of everyone’s skin care regime, especially children and infants. Author Paul Martin writes in the December/January issue of the National PTA’s magazine “PTA Today,” that skin cancer is on the rise and its patients are younger than ever. “This year more than 600,000 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer and more than 10,000 will die from the disease,” says Martin. He also said that doctors now commonly treat younger patients. Martin suggests that everyone wear a sunscreen with a sun protective factor (SPF) of at least 15. “Along with sunscreen, it is also im­ portant to wear protective clothing such as long sleeved shirts, long pants and a hat,” he noted. The author cites the American Academy of Der­ matology for the following recommendations to prevent skin cancer. Stay out of the sun whenever possible. * Minimize your children’s exposure to the sun and begin applying sunscreens as early as six months of age. Try a sunscreen that is especially formulated for children’s delicate skin. * Apply sunscreen liberally to young children and teach them how to use it. ♦ Ifyou must be in the sun, even for only 15-20 minutes, always use a sunscreen with a sun protective factor of at least 15. Martin added that the key in skin cancer prevention is limiting exposure to the sun. He concluded, “Along with being preventable, skin cancer PROJECT-OF-THE-WEEK Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. CALEBS MILL All apples $4.95 Bu. Saturdays only 10a.m.-2p.m. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. Craft Patterns™ CHILD’S TABLE & CHAIR PLAN Make the kids their own table for color­ ing, painting and serving pretend meals. The 24” by 36” table top lifts up converting the table to a bench with under-seat storage. This compartment is large enough for books, drawings and art supplies. The chairs cut neatly from a single pine board and assemble with glue and nails. The table top is 18” high in the down position. The chairs are 12-1/2” wide, 11” deep and 28-1/2” high. Full-size drawings show all parts in detail. (#1150...$6.95). FREE! 1992 HOLIDAY I DECORATIO DECORATION BROCHURE Prcjects#184 A collection of f over 100 indoor and outdoor decorations for the holidays. Items include full-color* lawn characters that are ready to glue down to plywood. Several versions of Santa are available: with sleigh & reindeer, descend­ ing into the chimney, Santa's workshop, Santa's train — also, the Nativity, Snowman, large ■II Christmas card greeting, toy || soldier, large candy canes and l| more! For inside your home, K projects include reindeer plant plant-­ fl ers, sleigh, Father and Mother |! Christmas fireplace screens, ’ stocking holders, table-size lighted church, reindeer and n The Maple Grove Birthday Club will meet Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Maple Grove Community Building on M-66. A potluck dinner will be at 12:30. Ruby Ball will br­ ing the door prize and members are to bring a $2 Christmas gift and two bingo prizes for the entertainment. Sunfield Boy Scouts will be recycling Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the west end of Carl’s parking lot in Sunfield on M-43. They will accept newspaper, tied or bagged, clear glass, clean, no caps, No. 2 plastic only, no caps, tin cans flattened and aluminum with no paper or plastic coating. The next recycling date is Feb. 13. by 100-page Project Catalog #92. .$3.00 Birthday Club meets Dec. 9 Boy Scouts to ‘recycle’ locally usually is readily treatable with little or no scarring and is rarely fatal.” Other topics covered in the health-related issue os “PTA Today” include an article about the increased number of asthma cases, why our children are becoming junk food junkies and the impor­ tance of school breakfast programs. Craft Patterns Home Workshop, Dept. HR 3545 Stern Avenue, St. Charles, IL, 60174 Mail check or money order» VISA/MC 800-747-1429 □ 1150 Child's Table & Chair Plan...................... $6.95 □ 2013 Children's Furniture Plan Packet......... $12.95 (Incl. #1150, cradle, kitchen furniture & bookcase w/ blackboard plans) □ 18 Holiday Decorations Brochure................... FREE (Features FULL-COLOR outdoor lawn decorations for the holidays) □ 92 “You Can Make It” 100-page Catalog ....... $3.00 IL Residents add 6.5% sales tax - Please print below Name: Address: City: Zip: State: COBB RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11/t” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available ^-4 726-0377 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME... You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates and deadlines. Press jjfor business hours. The Sun and News ------------- TO PLACE AN AD...-----You will be asked to give your phone number, Your full name spelling your last. Your full address, You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad . See list below. VTl Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. "(6] Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. — Banner CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS — For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam ThSfik YOU... for using Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for youlf you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotary service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pufee/tone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. . �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 14 lIoNs QxnfePwfetu M.V. coach hopes football success will rub off on this year's cage team Maple Valley head basketball Coach Jerry Reese lost all five starters to graduation, but hopes some junior varsity members from a 15-5 team last year and several successful gridders will replace them and pay dividends. Maple Valley will miss Darrel Stine, who led with 16 points per game, Mickey Collier, 10 PPG; Chip Reese, eight and Tim Ferrier and Brice Hasselback with seven points apiece. Hasselback also averaged seven rebounds per game. But Reese hopes the suc­ cessful junior varsity eagers and some members of an extremely successful state semifinalist football team will fill the gaps for him. "I hope we can use that success to build on for the basketball year," said Reese. One setback for having a great football season is a YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH ... OBLINE The 1992 Maple Valley boys' basketball team members are (front row, from left) Greg Garn, Joel Butler, Steve Hopkins, Mike Trowbridge, Scott Hopkins, Bryan Carpenter, (second row) Jeff shortened practice schedule forward/guard; Joel Butler, for the cage team. The forward; and Bryan Lions will have only six Carpenter, forward. New members up from the days of practice before their first game. 15-5 jayvee team are Gabe The six returning Priddy, guard/forward; Cory lettermen from the varsity Hamilton, guard; Jeff team are Mike Trowbridge, Burpee, guard; Justin Lake, center; Scott English, guard; forward; Josh Bowers, Greg Garn, guard/forward; center/forward and Brent Steve Hopkins, Stine, forward. Burpee, Cory Hamilton, Justin Lake, Jon Mitchell, Gabriel Priddy, Josh Bowers, Brent Stine and Coach Jerry Reese. "This group must play above their abilities to be successful," said Reese. "We're inexperienced and young with little time to prepare. "Our schedule is very tough this season, as we will be facing many seasoned teams early: Springport, PewamoWestphalie, Lansing Chris­ tian and Bath," added Reese. "We will hope to be a very competitive team as the year progresses." The Lions' first basketball game will be against Springport Tuesday, Dec. 8, at home. Maple Valley wrestling team mixes experience with youth this season HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULLTIME OFFICE ASSISTANT g IncTOiyrol I more 948-4460 and ent the extension number below. EXT. 1005 GIVE !T A CALLS If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call 945-95S4 The Maple Valley wrestling team, which lost five seniors to graduation, will have nine returning starters and 12 frsshsian that have never wrestled before. Coach Chris Ricketts said Dansville and FultonMiddleton should give the Maple Valley grapplers the most trouble. Last year, the Lions were 12-13 overall, third in the SMAA. Some starters that should step up for Maple Valley this season are Grant Simpson, 145 lbs., senior; jaCK Cripe, 119 lbs., senior; Tom Snyder, 160 lbs., senior; Dan Finkler, 152 lbs., senior; John DeCarli, 103 lbs., senior; Jason House, 171 lbs., sophomore; and Chris Harmon, heavy­ weight, senior. The Lion grapplers' first meet is on Saturday, Dec. 12, at Concord. Members of Maple Valley's wrestling team include (front row, from left) Managers' Tim Wawiernia, Ryan Elliston, Trev Wawiernia, Tony Appelman, (second row) Manager Samantha Hughes, Manager Natallie Haeck, Lance Mead, Jacob Snow, Nick Gilmore, Chris Carpenter, Foye Pierce, Pierce, Juan Juan Pena, Pena, Mike Mike Morgan, Morgan, Jgson Smith, Manager Brady Simpson, (third row) Jack Cripe, Grant Simpson, Jesse Snow, Don Kirby, Shane Scott, Dan Finkler, Tom Snyder, Nikki Grinage, Matt Bowen, Chris Harmon, John DeCarli and Rob Racine. Not pictured is Jason House and Manager Brandy Wawiernia. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 — Page 15 YMCA of Barry County announces indoor activities Indoor Soccer The YMCA ofBarry Coun­ ty is offering a indoor soccer program for any interested child. It takes place at Fuller Street Elementary on Saturday mornings. Boys and girls are encouraged to come and learn the basics of soccer. First, 2nd, and 3rd graders play from 9-10 a.m. and 4th, 5th and 6th graders play from 10-11 a.m. The program has these Saturdays remaining: Dec. 12. Kids should wear gym shoes, heavy socks and the cost is $2 per Saturday. Call the Y-Office for more information. Office The Y Office is located at 234 E. State Street in Hastings. The phone number is 945-4574. Steve Laubaugh, Outreach Director, will be happy to talk to you regarding any ideas or questions. Feel free to contact us regarding any program. United Way Funding The YMCA is a Barry County United Way Agency and receives a large portion of its funding from those that contribute to the United Way’s annual drive. Thanks to hundreds of United Way supporters, our YMCA can continue to offer quality pro­ grams for those that live, work and play in Barry County. Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, DEC. 8 • JV & Var. Basketball, Home, 6:00 p.m., Springport • Life Touch Picture Retake Day 8:30 a.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 11 • JV & Var. Basketball, Home, 6:00 p.m., Pewamo-Westphalia SATURDAY, DEC. 12 • Wrestling, Away, Concord Invit., 9:30 a.m. MONDAY, DEC. 14 • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Away, 4:30 p.m., Bellevue Christmas Brunch planned for Mothers of Preschoolers Mothers of Preschoolers are being invited to attend a Christmas Brunch from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Ver­ montville Bible Church. Special speaker will be Ruth Parks who will talk about parenting, sharing her personal experiences. Parks has a master's de­ gree in counseling, is the mother of four children and several foster children and the wife of Maple Valley Schools' superintendent Craft experts Susie Sanger and Lori Wieland will be teaching how to make beautiful, decorative fans out of wallpaper. "If you have some scraps at home from a room you papered bring them along," said Dawn Yager. "AU sup­ plies will be provided. A minimal donation of $2 to cover the cost of supplies would be appreciated." "Special classes with loving teachers are pro­ vided for children," from babies to five-year-olds. The children sing songs, hear stories, watch movies, eat snacks, make a craft to take home and make new friends, organizers said. Contact Dawn Yager, 367-4615, or Liz Welch, 852-9379, for further details or if you need transporta­ tion. These area merchants **»k **»kJ* "' Jl a* " 114' ft la 1 around... Let’s support these merchants! *•» Ityft Hastings City Bank e<«! ^prRpa’ ■»x Whfca i| mm li k ipg ■ try ^1©^ iki. leammte Ita 203 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-0790 The Carpenter’s Den 177 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-1043 Goodtime Pizza 119 N. Main Nashville Ph. 852-1985 or 852-1986 Musser Service 160 S. Main Nashville Phone 852-9446 Nashville Hardware & Sporting Goods Inc. Nashville Feed & Seed 301 S. Main, Nashville Phone 852-9393 w Nancy’s Beauty Shop Sport Stuff Maple Valley Chapel 224 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-1757 Genther Funeral Homes Hecker Agency Bob’s Service Shop 204 N. Queen St. Nashville • 517-852-0840 157 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 1-517-726-0330 225 N. Main Nashville Phone 852-9680 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville Phone 852-9377 Wolever’s Real Estate Dorothy’s Hair Salon Wheeler’s Marine Service 126 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1501 265 W. Casgrove, Nashville Phone 852-9667 S. M-66, Nashville Phone 852-9609 Mace Pharmacy Stanton Real Estate and Auctioneers Eaton Federal Savings Bank Main St., Vermontville Ph. 726-0181 Fax 726-0060 109 S. Main St., Nashville Phone 852-1830 233 N. Main, Nashville 852-0713 • Mon.-Sat. 8-5 207 North Main Street Nashville Phone 852-0845 Mapes Family Florist Kent Oil and Propane Nashville Locker Service Trowbridge’s Auto Parts & Service Center 107 N. Main, Nashville Phone 852-2050 M-66 at S. Village Limits Nashville • 852-9210 729 Durkee, Nashville Phone 852-9332 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 The Ole Cookstove Citizen’s Elevator Company Carl’s Super Market, Inc. Maple Valley Real Estate 870 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0514 999 Reed St., Nashville Phone 852-1991 227 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-1915 or 852-1916 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Hometown Lumber State Farm Insurance 219 S. State Nashville Phone 852-0882 825 S. Hanover, Hastings Phone 948-8488 174 S. Main, Vermontville Diana’s Place 10030 Thornapple Lk. Rd. Nashville Ph. 852-9481 737 Sherman (7 Blocks E. of Main) Nashville — Phone 852-1910 White, Ford & New Holland — Ruth Hughes — O1 z O1 1 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 8, 1992 Vermontville GroceryH oliday { — and — Ph. 726-0640 Fresh Meat Market y o u Open 8 am-8 pm Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-6 pm Sat.; 9 am-3 pm Sun. c a n a s te PRI CES G OO D T HR U DtE C. 12 ,1 992 ss Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Country Style stuffed Pork Ribs pork steak 99' 2 lb. pkg., Breaded ■OF Breaded Hot Mozzarella Stix Drumstix Catfish Nuggets s1« r Advance Notice Needed for Bundles ism Bundle 0"9BUNDLES C to $m9E 399 $41 E 999 as Bundle • 3 lbs. Hamburger • lib. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 6 lbs Leg 1/*s • 11b. Hot Dogs • 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 6 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. Pork Chops • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 6 lbs. Leg M's •1 *2 •2 •1 • 10 lbs. Hamburger • 3 lbs. Beef Roast • • 3 lbs. Spare Ribs • • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • • 2 lbs. Sausage • lb. Sausage lbs. Bacon lbs. Round Steak lb. Hot Dogs Advance Notice Needed for Bundles SAVING! 40 ib $A9>99 Bundle 2 2 2 9 2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. *69" • 2 lbs. Polish Sausage • 2 lbs. Bacon • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 3 lbs. Sausage • 9 lbs. Hamburger • 3 lbs. Pork Chops •15 lbs. Leg H’s • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 6 lbs. Beef Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs • 2 lbs. Round Steak Pork Chops Bacon Hot Dogs Leg 14's Round Steak groceries] GROCERIES PRODUCE Big Chief Powdered or Brown Bananas Z Creaenbbage * Sugar 128 oz. Purex Liquid Detergent 2 lb. bag 3 lb. bag Red Delicious 89« Apples 10 lb. bag Mich. Russet 99* Potatoes Mackinaw Milling Oatmeal aWhea. BreaC| Capistar Coupon J J coffee T? gal. McDonald Dairy BEVEHAGES| WOC* H Orange Juice..... Coke gal. Creemee ice cream 0Q|RQC Assorted Flavors........ ""CapistaTCoupmi"'””"' . $2" Packs ■ 7! Ricotta Cheese IIII Garlic BreadsticksIIIIII [Ca£is^£ood StoraNf^_______ [CarterFood [ (/1 New York 9 oz. pkg. Capistar Coupon “*[“ * Capistar Coupon - +■ dep.. Campbell's Campbell's33oz. oz.pkg. pkg.Assorted Assorted * j Save $1300 1 10 0j9 package ONLY. s-'aauuirsiiuu” Ramen Noodles 11 Limit one with coupon and required purchase. Coupon • a good only the week of December 7,1992 at participating | I • ■ J'Capistar Food Stores. NR ’ ! ! SSSS»'S«n»ft SS jj w DEC.7-12,1992 .- , Capistar Coupon ih; BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ■; BUY ONE GET ONE FREEII BUY ONE GET ONE FREE 11 Y । Frigo 15 oz. pkg. Part Skim or No Fat j j s DAmy 72 99C ■i 26 oz. Maxwell House I apsaroupon " » .W*.’ Good Only at Vermontville Grocery ry JV*’ pp II BUY ONE GET ONE FREE II BUY ONE GET ONE FREE 11 BUY ONE GET ONE FREE II BUY ONE GET ONE FREE l/ v V Kraft 1 lb. pkg. Mozzarella ■■ '* u—eese *V?:: Capistar Food Stores. NR v 6 J 1 Sun-Maid 11 oz. pkg. Raisin !] Vlasic 5.75 oz. Stuffed Thrown I! En^s^ En^s^ Mu Mu ffins u ffins II II ManzillaOlives v December 7.1992 at participating — —————————————— —-ILrZ__L__^t. , ;; !feloT^“'lpoP^ poP^,^U?.pISS ^U? pISShase -Coupon | |good only the week of Decem December ber 7.1992 at participating J Kraft 10.5 oz. pkg. Assorted Spreadery p y 1 1 Limit one ydth coupon and required purchase purchase. Coupon 11 good only the week of December 7,1992 at participating J JCaplslar Food Stores. NR |«A ;;/1 jl ■ Wk Jw i � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-12-15.pdf f6736f35e51e92a68094ff8c0b415139 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1893 bulk rate I u. s. POSTAGE PAID H®l®gs.Ml490S$ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 4905(1 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 20 — Tuesday, December 15, 1992 Mulberry Fore golf course to be rezoned for expansion project on the south edge of the golf by Susan Hinckley course, along Kellogg Street. StaffWriter Ronna Boucher, represen­ Plans to add condominium units at Mulberry Fore golf ting Mulberry Fore owners course moved one step closer Tim and Alice Boucher, who were in the audience, outlined to reality last Thursday when the project. the Nashville Village Council “We do not have a final site approved necessary rezoning. The 60-acre parcel that lies ' plan yet,” said Boucher. “But within the village was chang­ we will use as much open space as possible for a pleas­ ed fromMts current classifica­ ing appearance to our Kellogg tion of Agricultural-Single neighbors as well as to the Family Residential (R-l) to golf course.” Planned Unit Development The total number of units (PUD). The new designation will allow development of has not been established yet, but each two-bedroom unit condominium units and other will have at least 1,000 square improvements. feet of living space plus an at­ More than 40 people jamm­ tached two-car garage and ed the council’s meeting will sell for a base price of chamber for a public hearing about $80,000. on the matter preceding coun­ Boucher predicted the units cil’s regular session. Those in will be owned by “educated, the audience who spoke were traveled people who recognize about evenly divided “for” the value of small town and “against” the proposed living.” project. In another project, for Most of those opposed to it which the Bouchers must seek live within proximity of the rezoning from Barry County, proposed condominium site they propose to develop an RV park on the north side of the course on a parcel lying outside the village. Plans call for 127 long-term and 23 short-term sites for recrea­ tional vehicles, plus support facilities. “We do not want to remake this town,” said Miss Boucher. “We only want to enable others to enjoy it.” She cited the potential of in­ creased revenue for local mer­ chants, estimating that $500,000 per season could be spent in Nashville by RV park residents. The proposed park was not up for official consideration Thursday since it is not within the corporate limits of Nashville, but was included in the overall discussion to enlighten the audience. Most of the exchange Thursday concerned the pro­ posed condominium project. “I believe that the general neighborhood will be delighted when the new There was standing room only in the Nashville village council chambers Thursday evening for a public hearing on a proposed condominium project at Mulberry Fore golf course. duplexes are constructed,” said William Hecker, a Kellogg Street resident who was developer and original owner of the golf course. “The type of people occupy­ ing these units would be quiet and respectable individuals.” “I like to be alone,” countered Kellogg Street resi­ ject),” said Nelson Brumm, a dent Emery Bennett. “I don’t member ofthe Nashville Plan­ want a lot of people around ning Commission, which me. I don’t want a lot of traf­ earlier OK’d the plan. “We fic around me.” don't have room for a lot of Hecker noted that the in­ manufacturing in town, so we crease in traffic ‘ ‘would be of might as well build housing. ” little notice.” See Expansion, Page 2 “I’m in favor of (the pro- School post offices to open locally Opera House yule tree decorated by students A Christmas tree at Vermontville's historic opera house was decorated last Thursday by Maplewood sixth-graders in the classroom of Susan Luyendyk and Amy Toutant. Among them were (from left) Jamie Root, Melissa Mansfield, Aaron Dempsey and Jon Ke­ nyon. All students in the school are involved in mak­ ing decorations for the tree. Mildred Peabody, representing the Community Christmas Bakset Com­ mittee, which sponsors the tree-decorating event, said she was extremely pleased with the children's handiwork and described the finished tree as "very pretty." by Susan Hinckley StaffWriter Mail delivery will begin soon in four new “cities” in the Nashville community: Lionsville, zip code 10203; Shark Cove, 02468; Surf Ci­ ty, 56789; and Arctic Shores, 01234. All ofthe cities are contain­ ed within the two Nashville elementary schools. It’s part of the “Wee Deliver” program introduced last year by the United States Postal Service to help promote literacy. The system recently was put in place at Vermont­ ville’s Maplewood school and has proved to be a successful learning tool. “The program is designed to allow the district’s gifted students to expand their writing skills to the highest possible level while other students can improve their own skills in reading and writing through a fun activi­ ty,” explains Maplewood teacher Laura Smith, coor­ dinator of Maple Valley’s elementary Gifted and Talented program. Nashville postmaster Sharon Bishop spoke last week to students at Kellogg Elementary to help them understand how ‘‘Wee Deliver” works. She had given instructions earlier to students at Fuller Street School. Bishop outlined duties of students who will be “employed” by the school post office after passing a written test and going through structured interview sessions conducted by Smith and the building principals. Applica­ tions were being accepted last week. Positions include postmaster and various sup­ port personnel needed for dai­ ly processing and mail delivery to the individual classrooms, each ofwhich has been assigned a street name. Kellogg school chose the name “Lionsville” for its post office. Fuller Street School was divided into three communities, each bearing a name related to an ocean theme. A stamp designed by the students must appear on all mail in order for it to be delivered in the school. Delivery between schools will be handled as “air mail” and will be transported by school support personnel on their regular runs between buildings in the district. “Wee Deliver” post offices are designed to ftmetion as much as possible like the real ones. Improperly addressed letters will be returned to sender for more information. Maplewood teachers report improved writing and reading skills by students taking part in the program. The staff also has found the system an easy way to communicate with each other. The Nashville elementaries expect to be “on line” in ear­ ly January. Nashville Postmaster Sharon Bishop outlined the "Wee Deliver" program for Kellogg School students. In This Issue... • Rural school book shelf material being gathered • Two Maplewood students are published writers • Maple Valley grad wins Ferris award Additional photo found on Page 8 • Lion eagers find out how good Pewamo-Westphalia really is �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 2 EXPANSION, Opponents of the plan cited their fear on increased taxes on their properties because of the value of the con­ dominiums; questioned the costs of muinicipal sewer and water service to the new units; and asked if a time limit would be set for completion of the project. “We’re not anti-Boucher or anti-golf,” said Kellogg Street neighbor Donald Langham. “We’re concerned primarily that this is (current­ ly) a one-family residential district. We’d like to keep it a one-family residential district.” “Personally I’m in favor of continued from front page (the project) because if falls within the plan for Nashville,” said Ronald Bracy, a former member of the Nashville Planning Com­ mission. “It is a good plan for the village. We do have other PUD districts that have not been developed. This one will be developed in phases.” Local businessman Jerry Kent, who lives near the north edge of the golf course, noted that Nashville has had ‘ ‘steady but slow growth. This (pro­ ject) is a step in the right direction that would add to our tax base.” Hecker pointed out that an earlier Boucher project has improved the village tax base. “Most people may well remember the old Lentz table factory and the terrible condi­ tion it was in,” noted Hecker. “Today that property, with the forethought and labors of the Bouchers, is a unit (Maple Valley Arms) that the village can be very proud Of.” Village Trustee Carol Jones Dwyer said she supports the PUD designation, but added she would like to see more detail on building plans that would set a maximum number of units for the site. However, Dwyer joined other council memembers in a unanimous vote approving the zoning change. "Tonight we are saying we would like a project like this developed in Nashville,” said Trustee Jeff Beebe. He noted that the council and the Nashville’ Planning Commission will have an op­ portunity to review various specifics on the building pro­ ject at later dates. After the meeting, Ronna Boucher said she thought village officials handled the meeting very well and said she appreciated the input she had received earlier from the Village Council, the Nashville Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals, all HOMETOWN! 219 S. State St. maintenance, labor and parts be be covered by CEC. The company will charge the village .015 cents per copy for anything over 1,000 copies per month. — Agreed to give $25 Christinas bonuses to all full­ time village employees and $12.50 to part-time employees. The bonuses are paid in the form of scrip to be spent in Nashville business places. — Rescheduled the next meeting from Dec. 24 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, because of the Christmas holiday. "Oh that men would praise the Lordfor his goodness, and for his wonderfid works to the children ofmen!" LUMBER YARD Only one life — will soon be past of whom had been consulted by the Bouchers. “They reviewed, criticized and recommended,” said Boucher, “so we could make alterations (to our preliminary plan) prior to the meeting.” The next step, she said, is for the architect to provide a final site plan and working ifrawings. Also at Thursday’s meeting, the council: — Agreed to lease a Konica copier from Commerical Equipment Company of Kalamazoo for $85 per month for 36 months, after which time the machine will belong to the village. Preventive Only what's done for Christ will last. Nashville, Mich. — Psalm 107:8 852-0882 Mace Pharmacy Trowbridge Service 219 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE - AUTO SERVICE CENTER 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 726-0569 realtor WOLEVER’S □ realtor REAL ESTATE ELSIE E. WOLEVER broker 126 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml. 49073 RES. Office (SIT) 726-0637 (517)852-1501 GOODTIME PIZZA GOD'S LOVE HAS OVERLAID THE WHITE SPARKLE OF WINTER The autumn colors now are gone. And icy winds will fill the night With snow, revealing at the dawn A world all blanketed in white; An awesome sight we can behold While also seeing just beyond. Despite the penetrating cold. Some skaters on the frozen pond. The nighttime sky becomes endowed With splendor, which will then appear When not obscured by any cloud: The brightest stars of all the year. Your House of Worship will portray The love of God, with which we're blessed. When winter's beauty comes our way. And shows the weary world at rest. — Gloria Nowak 119 North Main, Nashville 852-1985 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Announced by all the trumpets in the sky. Arrives the snow. — Ralph Waldo Emerson 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass ......... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Mom, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Senrice ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ......10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ...11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... n a.m. P.M. Worship....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR Sunday School ......10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... n a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY 803 Reed St., Nashville HOURS: Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Auto • Farm • Home Commercial and Life TOBIAS-MASON Insurance Agency 109 N. Main, Nashville MONDAY-FRIDAY 852-2005 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. _____REV. BOB KERSTEN QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTISTCHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. ... 11 a.m. A.M. Service P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service............. 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe 110 S, Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m. Church School .... 11a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Dick Tobias 9975 Thornapple Lake Road FURNACE SALES & REPAIR Also ... Refrigerator, Freezer and Air Conditioner Repair — 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE — 852-9728 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship.............................. 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A A.M. Worship...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School......... l.........111:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Furlong Heating SALES & SERVICE Earl Furlong Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 852-0845 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11a.m. P.M. Service ............ 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 3 Obituaries Gerald D. ‘Gary’ Case HASTINGS Gerald D. “Gary” Case, 52, of 1885 East Woodlawn, Hastings, passed away Saturday, December 5, 1992 at Harper Grace Hospital in Detroit. Mr. Case was born on March 30, 1940 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the son of Harold and Isabelle (Bivens) Case. He was raised in Hickory Comers and Dowl­ ing areas and attended W.K. Kellogg and the Weeks Elementary schools, graduat­ ing in 1959 from Hastings High School. He was married to Carolyn Sue Lane on May 1, 1965. Mr. Case was a lifelong farmer in the Dowling and Hastings areas. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends. Has been in failing Marjorie E. Lane- bi,Wie 8 WMLIoM Wk jg Heating 14SERVKE| on^likhltoil SALESiRffWH Tigeratorjreo® nditioneiM TENNESSEE - Marjorie E. Lane, 62, of Seymour, Tennessee and formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, December 5, 1992 at Sevier Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee. Mrs. Lane was bom on November 7,1930 in Hastings, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Curtis) Still. She was raised in Hastings and Nashvil­ le areas and attended schools there. She was married to William Lane on December 31, 1954. Mrs. Lane lias resided in Battle Creek, Banfield and Cedar Creek areas, before moving to Zephyrhills, Florida and for the past year in Seymour, Tennessee. She was employed as a nurses aid, elevator operator and laundry supervisor. Mrs. Lane is survived by son, William R. “Tony” Doty of Seymour, Tennessee; four grandchildren; five step­ grandchildren; 10 great­ grandchildren; eight step­ great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Still ofOmaha, Arkansas, Robert Still of Seymour, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1978; parents; brother, Guy Maple Leaf group plans community Christmas dinner The public is invited to a community dinner set for 1 p.m. Christmas Day at Maple Leaf Grange. The event sponsored by the Grange, offers a free meal of turkey and trimmings to those who would otherwise be alone on the holiday. This is the third year the Grange has put together the holiday event. Musical entertainment also is planned. The Grange is located on M-66 four miles south of Nashville. health for the past two years. and Asgrow Seeds. He was a member of Nash­ Mr. Case is survived by his ville Baptist Church, former wife, Carolyn; daughter and member of Hastings Baptist husband, Becky and Robert Church and Cedar Creek Bible Roush of Grand Rapids; three Church, long time Sunday sons and wives, Timothy and school teacher and Sunday Tammy Case of Delton, Mark school superintendent, trustee and Deanna Case of Hastings, and past president of Hastings Daniel and Tamie Case of Christian School Board, Lansing; two grandchildren: former member of Baltimore Kimberly Anne and Jordan Township Planning and Duane Case; parents, Harold Zoning Board and Township and Isabelle Case of Hastings; Board of Review, also was a sister, Karen and Steven member of Michigan Holstein Greenfield of Hastings; four Association, D.H.I.A., Barry brothers, Gordon and Glynda County Farm Bureau, Michi­ Case of Hastings, Robert and gan Milk Producers Associa­ Shirley Case of Hastings, tion, I.C.M.P.A. of Grand Kenneth Case and Diana of Rapids, National Farmers Dowling, Dennis and Connie Union, ASCS Advisory Case of Dowling; many aunts, Committee, long time 4-H uncles, cousins, nieces, leader, dealer for DeKALB nephews, great-nieces and Seed Corn, Virgortone Feeds nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 9, at the Nashville Baptist Church with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Still and sister, Dolly Still. Hosmer Cemetery on East FFuneral services were held State Road in Castleton Tuesday, December 8 at the Township. Wren Funeral Home with Memorial contributions Reverend Steve Reid officiat- may be made to Barry ing. Burial was at the Banfield Communty Hospice or the Cemetery. Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions Arrangements were made may be made to a charity of by Wren Funeral Home, one’s choice. Hastings. Giant TV purchased by students Proceeds from the student-run school store at Nashville’s Kellogg Elementary recently purchased this $2,300 giant-screen TV complete with VCR and speakers for school use. Kellogg s student council has charge of the portable store which offers snacks, novelties and supplies in its hallway location during lunch hours. Among the students who will enjoy the new TV equipment are (standing from k left) Kevin Aspinall, Jennifer Morehart, Andrea Phillips, LeeAnn Stairs, (seated from left) Tyson Vorce and Lee Gould. Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment CALEBS MILL All apples $4.95 Bu. Saturdays only 10a.m.-2p.m. 8301 Valley, Vermontville. HOMEOWNERS* CASH *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. FAST! LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill 517-543-1002. owner. Stay in out of the cold. At Eaton Federal’s Drive-Up ATM, you can do your banking without ever leaving the comfort of your car. So don’t be left out in the cold . . . open your Statement Savings Account and get your SPIRIT CARD today to start enjoying the convenience of using Charlotte’s only DRIVE-UP ATM. Plus you can use your SPIRIT card at all MAGIC LINE and CIRRUS locations. Eaton Federal For Rent We will be closing at 1:00 Thursday, December 24, and will open again on Monday, December 28. NASHVILLE - 5510 Guy Rd., remodelled farmhouse 3 bedroom, range & dishwasher $590/mo., $200.00 deposit, good credit, no pets. Call collect, Ed Zaagman, 616-455-2220. For Sale PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids - 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 Eaton Federal will be collecting unwrapped toys for delivery by the Fire Department and new hats, scarves and mittens for our Mitten Tree. In addition, we are also collecting food for the Community Food Basket Project._____________ FDIC insured; LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Volley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 15, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Nashville News had Christmas edition in 1928 “wildcat” oil leasing com­ panies who prey upon pro­ spective oil field owners, supervisors ofthe county have taken steps to safeguard the farmers’ interests and have secured and will provide uniform leases that have been approved by the state’s legal department, and that provide fair dealing for both the farmer whose land is leased and the company doing the leasing. E.V. Smith, supervisor of Castleton Township, informs the News that he is prepared to accept leases from land owners in this township at any time. Because of the unfair con­ tracts imposed on land owners in other parts ofthe state’s oil Oil leases may be signed development, Barry County now, says Supt. Smith officers have taken steps to In order that farmers own­ forestall any such imposition ing land in Barry County may in Barry. A uniform lease will be protected from the serve many purposes. When signed, they will provide am­ ple protection to the farmers’ interests. A responsible company, ex­ perienced and well financed will be secured to explore the entire county as a single unit, with the provision that development be a part of the immediate program. This will give every land owner the assurance of protection from wildcat companies that have been proven the “fly in the ointment” in so many oil fields. Delay heretofore in submit­ ting a lease to land owners has been caused by lack of suitable lease. Under the terms of the one approved by the state and county officers, Elbert V. Smith, Castleton Township super­ one-eighth of the oil and gas visor in 1928, was the man sold is paid to the land owner. for local farmers to see if Seven-eighths go to the developing company. they were considering The taxation problem, leasing their land for oil which has been one ofthe ob­ field development. Barry jectionable features of former County supervisors took leases, is said to have been steps to safeguard the in­ equitably based on the share terests of local landowners of profits accuring from in dealing with "wildcat" developments. Under terms of the new oil leasing companies lease, the company pumping operating in the county. the oil or gas will pay sevenby Susan Hinckley Sixty-four years ago this week, a three-section holiday edition of The Nashville News was published. Twenty pages filled with a profusion of illustrated ads from local stores offered a wide selection of Christmas merchandise. The special issue was sent to 2,500 homes in the greater Nashville community to help promote hometown shopping. Top news that week pertain­ ed to control of “wildcat” oil leasing in the county. Details of this and other stories of the day appeared in The News on December 13, 1928. eighths of the increase in taxes, which is as it should be. In other ways, supervisors feel that the latest lease sub­ mitted meets the requirements of a fair lease, so that there seems to be no further move until farmers avail themselves of the leasing privilege. Mr. Smith will have leases at his office in Nashville and land owners will be able to consult him there. seat will have This week’s News will go in­ to 2,500 homes This week’s issue of The News is being sent to every home within 10 or 12 miles of Nashville. Twenty-five hun­ dred papers are being mailed to these homes to emphasize the buying opportunity offered in n Nashville this Christmas time. The 2,500 papers represent a third of a ton of print paper, Christmas trees must be with more than three times the state inspected amount of production effort it Nashville’s first shipment takes to publish the usual of Christmas trees almost weekly issues of the News. It is our Christmas offering didn’t get unloaded when they made their appearance here to our public. We hope after Tuesday. you have read it, you do your A truck load of trees ship­ Christms shopping ofthe merchants who have placed their ped by a Battle Creek offerings before you through wholesale grocery concern to local merchants was found by its pages. You can do better State Conservation Officer here, because it’s Christmas Glenn B. Bera to lack the time in Nashville. necessary inspection tags McGrath-DeFoe Co. buys demanded by Michigan state law. He ordered the trees Charlotte newspapers taken to Lansing for inspec­ After this week, there will tion, as per orders issued by be but one newspaper at the conservation department. Charlotte, where for many The driver of the truck call­ years there have been three. ed his headquarters in Battle H.T. and E.M. McGrath and M.H. DeFoe, publishers of Creek and was instructed'to unload anyway, and stated the the Charlotte Republican, trees wre shipped into the have formed a new corpora­ state from Vermont and were tion under the name of the inspected as they came into McGrath-DeFoe Co., and the state. Consequently, the have purchased the plant and trees were unloaded at local business of the Charlotte stores and several of them Tribune from C.C. and Mrs. were sold before night. Kate Ward and the plant and business of the Charlotte Hastings fur buyer pays Leader from John J. Riggle. The Leader made its last heavy penalty Archie Tobias, fur buyer of issue last week, while the Hastings, who was arrested Tribune will cease publication three weeks ago by state con­ with the issue of this week. servation officers for having OOSted by the Tht> Nashville News in 1928 as great P laZc®e7,.7o°Us hh°oP7 ffoorr‘T°hAheor leid?ay season. At Hanneman’s dry goods store seen here £ amJno rT .cham‘°Suede gloves- silk hosiery, umbrellas and fi fine linens were aHmanonnegm Cahnr;isctmlearks Vgiifl tasuPgagrerostttio Onslinof(fMereeyderisn) siesaastonriaglhatds. At left is owner Clara Hanneman; clerk Villa Parrott Olin (Meyers) is at right. | County sewage disposal plant Hastings will have a sewage disposal plant, constructed west and north of the Bookcase factory in that city, if plans of the city council materalize. Included in the plans is a pumping station, which will be necessary to raise the sewage to the disposal plant, and $40,000 is considered a fair estimate of the cost of sewers, disposal plant and pumping station to be constructed. The plans have been sub­ mitted to the state department of health and approved by them. The disposal plant is necessary in order to prevent pollution of the Thomapple River into which sewage must be emptied. Shopping at home in 1928 illegal furs in his possession, was fined $50 and $44.50 costs in Justice William G. Bauer’s court in Hastings Saturday. Tobias’ case had been postponed several times dur­ ing the three weeks interven­ ing. Saturday, he was given a jury trial, found guilty and assessed a fine and costs. Muskrat furs were found in his possession. According to officers Tobias was the fur market for several trappers about this section ofthe state, enjoying a large business from this vicinity. and snow such as folks about Nashville will have this winter. Local News — Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Furniss attended the Pioneer Meeting of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company at Grand Rapids Wednesday evening of last week. — Mrs. Hattie Whitby and sister ofHowell were here last week and took the remainder of the household goods that were willed to them by their aunt, the late Mrs. Mary Armstrong. — Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Wolfe of Battle Creek, former Ladies of Feighner district residents of the vicinity of give play at Nashville PT A Nashville, were in Nashville The Nashville PTA met in Wednesday, calling on friends the high school room Monday and transacting business. Mr. night, with a good crowd in Wolfe paid a friendly call to attendance. Mrs. F.Maurer the News office. Incidentally, was chairman of the program Mr. Wolfe has been a committee, and Mrs. E.G. subscriber to the News for Rothaar arranged the musical more than 45 years. numbers. — Mr. and Mrs. Ottie A one-act play, entitled Lykins and Kenneth Lykins “Madame Princeton’s Tem­ left last week for Florida, ple of Beauty,” was given by where they will spend the re­ six ladies from the Feighter mainder of the winter. They district PTA. will locate at Mount Dora, Refreshments consisting of where they will be engaged on doughnuts and coffee were an orange grove owned by a served by mothers ofthe 10th- Michigan man, Dr. Holes, of grade pupils. Battle Creek. On the way down to Florida, the trio will Has spent eighty years in visit relatives and friends in Nashville vicinity Indiana and Ohio, until about It’s not very often you find a the middle of this week. man of 80 years and more — L.W. Feighner has who was bom and lived ever bought the Mrs. Baker since in the same community. residence property adjoining Once in a while you find such the Feighner home on Sher­ a man, just as we did one day man Street. last week. — Fred Warner was home Mr. D. Buxton, living from Lansing over Sunday. southwest of Maple Grove a Mrs. Warner returned with couple of miles, can boast of him to spend the remainder of 80 years in the vicinity of the winter. Nashville. He can tell of the (North Castleton) days when there was no Several school children are Nashville, when the only having bad colds and are abbuilding in this vicinity was a sent from school. little store on the banks ofthe — (Striker District) Johnny Thomapple River, just across Cheney carries his arm in a sl­ from the present bridge. ing, caused by the car he Mr. Buxton’s father came drives tp school giving him a to this vicinity in 1840, settl­ most unfriendly kick. The ing at Barryville, west of doctor says one one small here. The son was bom in bone was broken, but the 1848 at Barryville and in the strain was more serious than 80 years intervening he has the break. seen the development of — (North Irish Street) various towns in the country, Frank Scofield built a new laying out of highways, im- chimney for Walter Childs. proved highways, clearing of — f — (Southwest Maple lands, immigration of settlers, Grove) Mrs. Olive Mclntrye, and now he is enjoying the ad­ president of the L.A.S., vantages of modem civiliza­ desires to sincerely thank all tion to round out a well-filled who helped in any way toward lifetime. making a success of the sup­ Mr. Buxton is in good per and bazaar. More than health, and easily appears 10 $95 was taken in. years younger than his age. — (Kalamo) The annual chicken dinner at the town hall Another subscriber likes to Saturday was well attended, get Nashville News the L.A.S. netting about $80. “I greatly appreciate — (Barryville) Don’t forget receiving the News and like to the Christmas bazaar and hear from the people of my chicken pie supper at the home locality,” writes Louis church Friday evening. The C. Fumiss, in a communica­ finishing touches are being put tion to the News asking for a on by a capable committee change of address. and a pleasant evening is Just another instance where anticipated. a subscriber likes to know — (Maple Grove Center) what’s going on back home, Don’t forget the Christmas what the home folks are doing sale and chicken-pie supper at to keep things mov moving the Grange Hall Thursday progressively. evening. They will begin sei4Mr. Fumiss is a resident of ving supper at 6 o’clock. Los Angeles, Calif., where — (Barryville) The the sun shines almost con­ children are having a fine'' tinually, and where he hasn’t a time, skating on the ice. chance to enjoy zero weather 7 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 5 Two Maplewood Elementary students are published writers vv .cwt ’’’ v’’fc v S. * Jjk VW , V NI* As A N ''*S ??<tX *<StX««■{ 5^ <Sj 11 tolu * 5 451? *y& >4^ 8W» 2 * *Mk» » "’Uta.kiioii ®" »*l«llBiii ^fea'iin '« Wijiji Brian Rumsey and Kyle Lacksheide, fourth-graders in the class of Cheryl Berth at Vermontville’s Maplewood Elementary, know what it’s like to see their written words in print. Letters written by the two in a holiday memories contest sponsored last month by the Charlotte Shopping Guide recently were published in the paper. Besides the thrill of seeing his words in print, Brian also received $25. His entry was awarded second place for his age category. The topic for all contest en­ tries was “My Favorite Holi­ day Memory.” Brian wrote about Christmas; Kyle remembered Thanksgiving. While Kyle’s letter did not win a prize, it still was selected by the Shopperfor publication in a special holi­ day issue. Brian is the son of Scott and Carla Rumsey of Vermont­ ville. Kyle’s parents are Craig and Christine Lacksheide, also of Vermontville. Following are the boys’ en­ tries as they appeared in the Charlotte Shopping Guide. Giving gifts is like giving hugs My Favorite Holiday Memory is last year when my aunt and uncle traveled all the way from North Carolina to see all the kids on Christmas and we went out ice fishing. But the best thing about Christmas is giving gifts because it is like giving hugs. Brian Rumsey, Vermontville Si'IliS fflffS TOK SCKflflL . Il . Sign of the season Virginia Burd shows one of the many Christmas trees for sale by Barry County Christian School in Nashville s Central Park. For more than a decade, the annual Christmas tree sale has been a major fund-raiser for the school, located midway between Nashville and Hastings on M-79. Trees sell for $6 and up. Staffed by adult volunteers, the stand is open daily except Sundays. In a classroom writing assignment last Thursday, Kyle Lackscheide (left) and Brian Rumsey honed the talent that recently won them recognition in a holiday memory contest sponsored by the Charlotte Shopping Guide. You can feel the love My favorite holiday memory is when we were at my grandma’s and grampa’s house for Thanksgiving and the whole family was there and it was fun and there was a lot of love. I could feel it. Kyle Lacksheide, Vermont­ ville 55 Or Older? You’ve Earned An Auto Insurance Discount! Our statistics show that drivers 55 and older have fewer and less costly accidents than others. So, it’s only fair to charge you less for your personal auto insurance. -W.ftjBte ■■ W ifeEtattJt «» b!m. -Mibbo hit fe«l«SS!M!»j tan ku Ins rarert ®i si lit ■ 1 ; r ibi ,'j rs tatsiiotEffiJ iitz - M ta Mitel item aisiriHw anisW -iSufeDiWlt! taj®^0'1* iMsMp’W1’' g. gj Barry County Commission on Aging menu Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 16 Swiss steak, baked potato, lima beans, bread, jello. Thursday, Dec. 17 Seafood croquette, squash, broccoli, bread, fruit. Friday, Dec. 18 Sloppy joes, stir fry blend, com, bun, cookie. Monday, Dec. 21 Veal parmesan, parsley potato, mixed veggies, bread, plums. i ci tan a??« “J* Tuesday, Dec. 22 , j tor we IInta-■« । jnnm ®8®11 Chicken stuffems, broccoli, carrots, dessert. * k4 >^iiP r i Events Wednesday, Dec. 16 Delton, closed. Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise, crafts, Head Start. Thursday, Dec. 17 Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, Dann Furrow on piano, cards, exercise; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Dec. 18 - Hastings, cards, Happy Time Preschool, Christmas Party; Nashville, birthdays, pop- Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext. 2911, (1-800-724-3268). - (S’* , - j P REDKEN PRODUCTS HAIR & NAILS, ;Jd •‘5w •5w 5'w*’ <» #’ 'r!#tA, .l k^. 'A Rene’s Country Salon 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa Phone ... 616-374-1117 Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 178 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Smart Santas Know Where To Get Cash 24 Hours A Day... Bank^Box Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines are at your service day and night — especially handy during the busy holiday season. To discover the convenience of Bank in a Box, stop by any Has­ tings City Bank office today! k« k^«*' BOOKS ETC. and The Comics Alcove n (Across from Cappon, Upstairs at Phase II) HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN 49073 F Trumble Agency Your Bank in a Box Card can also be used at any Cirrus, Magic Line, Network One or Michigan Money Machine. Rene A. Swift, Owner iffy*' Life Home Car Business —The, No Pro6&*riPeopb,' Withdraw cash, make deposits, or transfer funds at ALL our offices — Hastings, Middleville, Bellevue, Nashville, Caledonia, Wayland — and at the Felpausch in Hastings. HAPPYHOLIDA YSTO EVERYONE! >$ i>*$ >ff*$*' corn; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, Dec. 21 Hastings, cards, baking bread; Woodland, Christmas Party, Old Timers. Tuesday, Dec. 22 All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, bingo. ^Auto-Owners Insurance Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 6 Rural school bookshelf material gathered The fourth section of the “Barry County Rural School Bookshelf,” which is being collected and published by the Barry County Historical Society, is completed and ready for sale. This section contains 110 pages of stories and pictures ofthe rural schools ofAssyria Township, including several ofthe fractional schools ofthe area. Research for the Assyria Chapter was done by Nyla Stanton, Margie Strain, Susan Hinckley and Carol Miller Harbin. Harbin has been involved in the preparation of the materials for all sections of Woodland Rural Schools” and “The History of Prairieville Rural Schools” are available from Doris Greenfield, 945-5486, Agnes McPharlin, 945-9606, and Nellie Richards, 623-2957. There are a very few copies of “The History of the Barry County Normal” still available. The next sections being prepared for publication early in 1993 are “The Rural Schools of Thornapple Township” and “The Rural Schools of Barry Township.” The committee is still ac­ cepting pictures and stories about all of the rural schools in Barry County. Those who have materials that can be in­ cluded in the Rural School Bookshelf should contact Nellie Richards, 623-2957, or Joyce Weinbrecht, 945-5471. the Bookshelf, spending many hours at her word processor. She also acts as consultant and advisor, and has contributed articles. Each section of the Bookshelf is being sold in a pre-punched loose leaf un­ bound format so that pur­ chasers may buy all of the booklets or select those of in­ terest, putting them together in whatever manner they choose. This format also allows the committee to add materials in the future as more pictures and stories are submitted. “The History of Assyria Township Rural Schools,” as well as “The History of Margaret’s Beauty Shop - HOLIDAY HOURS Open 22, 23, 24 and 29, 30, 31st of December Carol Miller Harbin has kept busy at her word pro­ cessor, preparing all of the material for publication. Closed Saturday, December 26, and January 2nd Regular Hours Wednesday thru Saturday 9-? OWNER/OPERATOR CHRIS NORTON School Lunch Menus Phone ... 852-0833 . • CP•*- cps- c-p $ □ Ph Phase II Resale Clothing Tailoring We are Accepting Consignments Now Tuesday-Saturay 10-7 We will be CLOSED for the Holiday December 22 thru December 28 130 S. In Main (Across from Cappon's Nashville) "•• ’771 7*71 Fuller St. School Wednesday, Dec. 16 Chili/crackers, pickle spears, peach crisp, peanut butter sandwich. Thursday, Dec. 17 Pizza, com, fruit jello. Friday, Dec. 18 Spaghettios/meat, peas, pear, whole wheat roll. Monday, Dec. 21 Chicken gravy/biscuit, green beans, peach. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Goulash, corn, pear, peanut butter sandwich. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Hotdog/bun, baked beans, juice, fruit gummies. LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Classes are offered at: ▲ Lakewood We offer affordable tuition and much more: • Convenient times • Accessible parking • Off-campus or telephone registration • Flexible scheduling • Instruction by experienced professionals • Placement assistance WINTER TERM January 7 - March 24,1993 Registration at Learning Centers January 4 and 5 We make it easy...Any previous student may register by telephone December 15; January 4 and 5 Register on Campus December 15 and January 4 and 5 For a complete listing of your course options and registration times, see the Winter Term Schedule Book. Call today! (517) 483-1860 _^_Officc of Extension and Community Education NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Dec. 16 ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/butter, peaches, bread and butter, salad bar. Thursday, Dec. 17 ♦Salad, ♦Spanish Rice, ♦Com Dog, peas, peaches, pretzels, salad bar. Friday, Dec. 18 ♦Salad, *Burritos w/o sauce and cheese, com, fruit juice. Monday, Dec. 21 ♦Salad, *French Bread Piz­ za, com, applesauce. Tuesday, Dec. 22 ♦Salad, *Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, butter, ap­ plesauce, bread and butter. No salad bar. Wednesday, Dec.23 ♦Chicken patty/bun, french fries, fruit juice, no salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. Superintendent’s Corner Education is on the grow! BY Dr. Ozzie D. Parks A recently received book of educational statistics indicates that schools are back in a growth pattern after a decline in the 1970s and ’80s. The publication, “The Condition of Michigan Education 1992,” furnished by the Michigan Department of Education, traces a variety of educational trends through statistics and charts covering the past 10 to 20 years. Among the signs of growth in our schools are statistics that indicate that the number oflive births in our state, which reach­ ed a low point in the late 70s and early 80s, have increased rapidly since 1988. This trend indicates that schools may ex­ pect increases in kindergarten enrollment of approximately 5 percent per year starting as early as next fall. On the other end of our enrolled age groups, the number of students in adult education has increased by 90 percent bet­ ween 1977-78 and 1990-91. Across our state, we have nearly one-third as many students in adult education programs as are enrolled in regular high school, a considerable change in recent years. As with any body “on the grow” we know that any growth at the ends will soon be followed by growth in the middle. We also know that though such change can cause “growing pains,” it is part of a potentially healthy maturing and improv­ ing process. A growing school population, which has characterized the trend for all but a brief part of our history, appears ready to help lead us back to a growing economy and a more balanced society. State statistics and charts appear to be signs pointing the way to changes and potential improvements. What we do with the signs will determine what kind of future we will provide for our students and our community. The challenge faces each of us. If you are interested in knowing more about this important topic, please contact me and ask to see the complete book of “The,Conditions of Michigan Education 1992.” I will also be glad to discuss it with you or your group or club. How we deal with the present trends will determine our future. To Pastor DeGroot, A BIG THANK YOU to a man who has meant so much to our family as a pastor and friend. May God continue blessing you in your ministry. From the Shaw Family Richard, Barbara, Gordon and Nicole Maplewood School Wednesday, Dec. 16 Chicken nuggets w/dip, mashed potatoes, bread and butter sandwich, fruit. Thursday, Dec. 17 Breakfast lunch, egg and cheese omlette pocket, sausage pattie, O.J., hash browns, salad. Friday, Dec. 18 Ham and cheese w/bun, com, potatoe chips, fruit. Monday, Dec. 21 Crispitas, peas, peanut but­ ter sandwich, fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Hot dogs w/bun, french fries, pickles, fruit. Wenesday, Dec. 23 Chicken patties w/bun, green beads, potato chips, fruit. NASHVILLE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER m Back Pain • Neck Pain • Headaches • Leg & Arm Pains • Numbness & Tingling • Work Injuries • Auto Injuries • Sports Injuries • Farm Injuries7 . ’7TEwVATiENT-SPECiAL- iffllllHimiUMIIHHIim •Maple Valley Athletic Boosters £ Where Futures Begin I BINGO S! Accrerfi^ by North CentralAssociation of'Colleges and Schools fi An equal opportunity, affirmative action college ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M.g S Doon Open 5:30 • Early Birds &00 g lUiRiiiinntHiiinaiiiiaA MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA d Pat, Jill, Linda and Dr. Callton Examination, X-Rays and Treatment ... i | MUSTERING COUPON TO REDEEM OFFER 1-852-2070I *S UOEiCU D iUA 21^U A1992 Expires Dec. 211992 • 127 S. Main St, NaahvIHa • i �The Maple Valley News. Nashville. Tuesday. December 15, 1992 — Page 7 Snow by the ‘truckload’ Maple Valley grad wins Ferris award Junior wide receiver Cody Mattson, a Maple Valley High School graduate, received the "Ken Hicks Pump Award" at the recent Ferris State University foot­ ball banquet. Mattson had eight receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown. He also made 12 tackles and blocked two kicks as a top player on specialty teams. The award is named in honor of Hicks (left), a former team manager who show­ ed great perserverance by earning a spot on the Bulldog varsity in 1949. The award signifies inspirational leadership, motivation and drive. The Bulldog football team enjoyed its finest season ever with a 10-3 record and a share of the Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference championship. Ferris defeated Edinboro University in the first round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs before losing to New Haven at the Yale Bowl in the quarterfinals. Fresh & Silk Flowers Crafts on Consignment Check Out Our... CHRISTMAS CRAFTS We are now Wire Service AFS Patches & Posies (517) 726-1350 • 152 S. Main St., Vermontville TAX-FREE INCOME FUND Municipal bonds are one of the few tax-free invest­ ments available today. Franklin makes investing in municipal bonds easy with a mutual fund that offers you these advantages: • High Current Tax-Free Incomet • Monthly Income Dividends • Professional Management • Nationally Diversified Portfolio Established in 1947, Franklin has the experience it takes to manage your money. Call us today! IThefund's dividends are subject to most state and local taxes. For investors subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT), a smallportion ofthe income may be subject tofederal and state AMT. Franklin Distributors, Inc. STANLEY TRUMBLE C.L.U. MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD/SIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5*00 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 « Ph. 627*1181 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Phone 726-0580 Ms/ / would like afreeprospectus containing more complete information on the Franklin Federal Thx-Flree Income Fund, including charges and expenses, 1 will Thank You CARD OF THANKS Dad spent his last 10 weeks at Pennock Hospital and there are so many people we need to thank. A special thanks to Dr. Wildren, you were always there, day or night, and Dad thought the world of you. Many thanks to the Nashville Ambulance team, the Emergency Team at Pennock, I.C.U., 2nd and 3rd floor nurses, you were all so caring and woiked so very hard. To our Pastor, Jim Noggle of Peace United Methodist Church, we are so very grateful for all your many visits, prayers and support, you were always there at all hours for Dad and his fami­ ly. We also appreciate the beaut­ iful words spoken at his service. We are also very grateful to Pastor Aton from the Sebewa Church of God for his many visits and prayers. A special thanks to Rick and Barb Genther of Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home for all your help, support and friendship, you surely carried us through. We also greatly appreciated the part the Nashville Masonic Brothers had in the service and especially Pete Dull for his truly inspiring message. Thanks to all who helped with the luncheon at the Masonic Hall, to Pat Stall and Doug Hardart for their help, for food brought in by the Masons, ladies of Peace United Methodist Church, Faye Salyers, Sandy Schaub, Verna Napier and Carl’s Supermarket. Thank you so much to the members of the Nashville V.F.W. Post for doing the Military Honors at the cemetery. To all our family, brothers and sisters and friends, who gave so much of their time, support and love, to all who sent cards and flowers, we thank you and love you All. The Family of Stanley Hansen Violetta Hansen Heber (Diana) Hansen Sylvia (Russ) Howe and Grandchildren read it carefully before 1 invest or tend money. Name dddnma r City/State/Zip For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this {taper 24 hours a day, 7 days a Week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Snow was hauled by the truckloads from Vermontville's Main Street Thursday after Mother Nature dumped some five inches of the white stuff on the Maple Valley area. Here, Assistant DPW Supt. Monte O'Dell uses a front-end loader to lift the snow into the village dump truck for transport, clearing the way for curbcurb­ side parking in the business district. Toni’s Style Shop Literary Club to meet Dec. 16 The Nashville Woman’s Literary Club will hold its Christmas meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Maple Grove Township Hall at 7:30 p.m. A special Christmas pro­ gram will be presented by the Maple Valley High School choir. A gift exchange will follow. The gift should be an item homemade or baked. 111 N. MAIN Nashville, Ml TANNING BED Holiday Special1 special s38.00 • 1 Month Tanning • 1 Free Product of Trevor Island • 1 Pair of Winkies • EXPIRES 12-30-92 $2.00 OFF Any Redken Product Stop in or phone for appointment today — 852-9192 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8-4; Sat. 8-12 Alka-Seltzer Turns 150's or Turns E-X 96's Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength, 24's.. Vaseline 319 $2.77 Theragran or Theragran-M 130’S Select Formulas Triaminic Syrup, Expectorant or DM 4 oz. Sale Price $7.88 Less Mfg. g. Cash Refund Offer... $3.00 Bargain ofthe Week! Triaminicol Multi Symptom or Triaminic Nite Lightt 4 oz.................................... $2.99 Because All Pain Is Not The Same yteW* Bayer Select „ Arthritis/IB, Headache Night Time, Menstrual or . __ Sinus, 24's Fiushable Tampons 32's 4.29 Sale Price............ $2.99 Less Mfg. Cash Refund Offer..... $3.00 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE FREE AFTER REFUND OPEN:.Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 852-0845 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 8 Maple Valley Junior-Senior high honor rolls announced Grade 7 Shelley Arras, Terrance Augustine, *Erin Booher, Corey Bowman, Jed Brisco, Greg Brooks, Nichole Bulmer, Danny Butcher, Jeremy Campbell, Holly Car­ rigan, Hillary Cates, Joel Clapp. Brad Conroy, Ben Covert, Russell Cox, Kerri Dean, Jessica Dempsey, Ryan Elliston, Bryan Faurot, ♦Amanda Finkler, Jennifer Forquer, Ricky Fowler, Jesilyn French, Kristen Frith, Lisa Gibson, *Emilie Gould. Jason Grasman, Holly Green, Brianne Haley, Casey Hansbargber, Christopher Hartwell, Trenton Harvey, Lezlie Hay, *Andrew Heyboer, Jenny Hoisington, Jonathon Kay, Melissa Kellepourey, Melissa Kirwin. ♦Kirsten Klinkhammer, Patrick Leonard, Patrick Lowe, Travis McIntyre, Nicholas Milligan, Jeremy Mix, Kelly Moore, Jamie Diana’s Place Stocking Staffers Nail Care and Hair Care Products Gift Certificates Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. 852-9481 Owner, Diana Kuempel — Hours at your Convenience — 6E Get Ready for the Holiday • • • • • ...with... Holiday Poinsettias Christmas Balloons Gifts • Wreaths • Centerpieces Fresh Holiday Arrangements Cemetery Wreaths Mapes Family Florist 107 N. Main, Nashville 852-2050 MAPLE VALLEY Noteboom, Jessica Penn­ ington, *Kim Pennington. Cory Pethick, Rachael Pettengill, Mandy Pierce, ♦Min­ dy Powers, Monelle Quick, Wesley Quick, Jamie Rasey, ♦Katrina Rasey, Melissa Scripter, *Adrienne Sim­ mons, Rodney Slagle, Bethany Sleeper, *Jessica Smith. ♦Elizabeth Stanton, Dawn Stine, Loma Symonds, Jason Thompson, Travis VanAlstine, Dawn Vandervlucht, *Danielle Watson. 8th Grade Evelyn Ackley, Chris Baker, Stacey Balko, Mandy Beemer, Jonathon Bowers, Aaron Brandenburg, Charles Brisco, Corey Clouse, Kyle Curtiss, Amber Davidson, ♦Devon Durkee. Brandon Eberly, *Janette Emery, Jennifer Gardner, Nicholas Garza, Roxanne Guernsey, Misty Haley, Mat­ thew Hall, Jason Halliwill, ♦Dana Hamilton, Scott Her­ man, Mike Heyboer, Erin Hokanson, Sarah Hughes, Jeff James, Sam Javor, Marie Jewell, Robert Joseph. ♦Sandra Kangas, Richard Krebs, Amy Ladere, Dan Leep, Richard Lewis, Jim Mitchell, Joel Mittelstaedt, John Nash, Jared Osborne, Amy Parish, Matt Penn­ ington, Gretchen Priesman, Cory Robinson. Scott Rooks, James Rose, ♦Robb Rosin, Angela Rumsey, Teri Sessions, Carla Shook, Brady Simpson, Marin Smith, Scott Spitzer, Kristina Spotts, Tara Stewart, Nicholas Thompson, Joshua Thome, Mason Trowbridge, Melanie Wendorf, Matthew Williams, Seth Wright. 9th Grade Alicia Alieva, Samantha Ashley, Ethan Berry, Keisha Brauer, Shawn Bryan, Joshua Cemy, Jessica Fawley, Lucas MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE /\<*Real Estate 'A \ \ 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS WARRANTY • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available Nice log home with 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) IS: REALTOR® JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS.............. SANDY LUNDQUIST. 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 852-1543 Eves. $44,900!! BUILT IN 1987 ON 3 ACRES HASTINGS: $34,500! PRICE REDUC­ ED! Ideal starter or retirement home, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, on large corner lot with nice trees. One block from Southeastern School. Call Homer. (H-162) VERMONTVILLE • LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info". (V-167) — VACANT LAND — 20 ACRES - LAND CONTRACT TERMS - POND & WOODS - Located south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 24 ACRES - VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer.. $33,000!! MOBILE HOME ON 7.5 ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS 2 bed- room 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more k details. (CH-174) (VL-359) , 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 6SA TILLABLE (Acreages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) EAST OF DOWLING: 3 - (6 acre) parcels on blacktop road — 27 acres w/woods and 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-J75) Post office to open at here Before her presentation to Kellogg School students Tuesday, Nashville Postmaster Sharon Bishop was in­ terviewed by Tiffany Sparks (left) and Lauren Hansbarger, reporters for the school newspaper, From frontpage Kellogg Enquirer. Forquer, Riley Fowler, Marty French, Kerri Gibson, Andy Gordon, Derek Graham, Robert Graham. ♦Corin Guernsey, Scott Heyboer, * Jody Hickey, ♦Tracy Hickey, Zach Histed, Jay Hokanson, Brian Hopkins, Crystal Hubka, ♦Jennifer Kangas, Pete Kellepourey, *Nichole Kir­ win, *Lindsey Krolik, Becky Mason, Sarah Mater, Teri McDiarmid. ♦Kathryn McDougal, An­ thony Mead, Kelly Mengyan, Wayne Moore, Kathryn Mur­ phy, Erin Owen, Sara Parish, Damon Patrick, Kristi Priddy, ♦Jennifer Quick, Jennifer Reid, Nicole Reid, Patrick Robins, Chad Rogers. Heather Rollins, Jaclyn Sealy, Wayne Shance, ♦Heather Shipman, Leah Sleeper, Derek Spicer, Aman­ da Starnes, *Andy Swartz, Adam Thayer, *Aaron Tobias, Becky Vedder. Grade 10 Teresa Aiken, Donita Aseltine, John Baker, Nicole Beardslee, Brian Bennett, Dena Bignail, Lanette Brumm, *Allison Burpee, Barry Byington, Keith Carpenter, Andrew Cole. Sara Conroy, Jason Cook, Faith Dempsey, *Nate Dipert, Richard Dunham, Angela Gardner, Travis Graham, Ryan Gusey, Robin Hale, Sean Haley, Cory Hamilton, ♦Dana Hasselback, Jeff Hay, Charity Hester, Frank Hicks, Shannon Hoffman, Shane Howard, *Andrea Hubka, Billie Jarman, Christa Kirby, ♦Suzan Koch, Takashi Koide, Sabrina Kosbar, Sarah Leep. Tina Lewis, *Matthew Mace, Jodi Mazurek, Tobi Mazzoni, April McDiarmid, Dalaina McGhan, Meagan McLaughlin, *Jennifer Mittelstaedt, Graciela Pena, Jeff Pennington, Bridie Petrie, ♦Heather Philipp, Gabriel Priddy, Wendy Purchis, Jen­ nifer Ripley, Tammy Ripley, Karen Skedgell, Jim Skelton. Kristy Smith, Joyelle Stine, Ernest Sulcer, Holly Taylor, Rachel Thompson, Anthony Vandervlucht, Jason Vandervlucht, Bill Welch, Cliff Weller, Matt Williams, Terry Zenker. Grade 11 Jolene Adams, Kori Ar­ mour, *Christina Bigelow, Stephanie Bouwens, Stacey Bowerman, Jeffrey Burpee, Retha Byrd, Cheryl Conkey, Shannon Denherder, Lisa Dickinson. ♦Lisa Emery, Shannon Fawley, Jaime Gibson, Alicia Golovich, Angie Gordon, ♦Leslie Gould, Todd Gurensey, Jason Harmon, ♦Stacy Harvey, Timothy Hass, Stacey Hawblitz, Stacee Hawkins, Randy Jarrard. Mikki Jones, Sara Kinyon, ♦Amy Kipp, Michael Kuempel, Justin Lake, Christine Leonard, Brian Lewis, Kelly Mahan, Jennifer McArthur, *Lisa Metzger, ♦Chris Miller, Jon Mitchell, ♦Benjamin Mudry, *Rudy Othmer, Daniel Rasey. Kimberly Ripley, William Rooks, Kristina Rucinski, Miriam Schantz, *Cheri Ses­ sions, Rob Sheldon, Linette Snyder, Julie Stair, Hillary Stevens, Brian Steward, Brent Stine, Justin Thrun, Shawn Vanderhoff, Stephanie Wakley, Debra White, & In the service Ron A. Stambaugh Ron A. Stambaugh entered the United States Air Force on Dec. 2, according to TSgt Dennis Thering, the Air Force recruiter in Big Rapigs. Upon graduation from the six-week basic military train­ ing at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, he will recieve technical training in the elec­ tronics area and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Stambaugh is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Mellinda White, *Lisa Wood. 12th Grade Aymie Alderink, Cassandra Appelman, *Dean Beardslee, Lentz Becraft, *Kyle Booher, Matthew Bowen, Tanya Bowen, Dena Burton, *Joel Butler; Marcee Byrd, Bryan Carpenter, Lori Carpenter, Chris Cooley, Miren De La Rua, Kale Dipert, Kelly Eastman. Scott English, *Daniel Finkler, Julie Fisher, Bret Flower, * Gregory Garn, Michelle Gidner, Mandi Goodnoe, Kiki Grinage, Natallie Haeck, Chris Har­ mon, Dustin Hass, Steve Hopkins, Julie Huckendubler, Heather Hughes, Samantha Hughes, Seth Kangas. Jason Loveland, Carl Mazurek, Kathy Morgan, Kyle Neff, Elia Oliva, Christie Osborne, Jennifer Phenix, *Marcie Reid, ♦Renee Rosin, Darcy Schantz, April Sears, Rebecca Shapley, Mindy Shoup, Grant Simpson, Aaron Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jesse Snow, Tom Snyder, Alexandra Staszko, Mike Trowbridge. ♦Indicates all A’s. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies GOODYEAR COOPER DAYTON x-., M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories On M-66 in Woodbury —just north of railroad tracks 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 Kirt PclerSC“’ Owner (517) 726-0088 (616) 374-1200 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVU.U& �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 9 Elementary honor rolls named FULLER STREET 4th Grade Honor Roll All A’s Dacia Davis, Jessica Hum­ mel, Amanda Robbins. '% J}** l.ksub ksub kb B Average Kenny Mitchell, Deah Beardslee, Amy Dawson, Matt Thome, Tim Kienutske, Nicole Wickwire, Christy Cook, Jeremiah Clay, Matt Keeler, Abby Aspinall, Jacinda Elliston, Andy Ewing, Michael Hamilton, Brent Hartwell, Jeff Jones, Matt Joppie, Heather McCrimmon, Torri Newton, Laci Owen, Josh Pierce, Amy Reid, Mike Reid, Tim Rumsey, Rachel Sears, Earl Simmons, Adam Watson, Jennie Wyant, Chris Allwardt, Mark Ayles, Brian Burt, Marc Bush, Adam Easey, Amanda Glass, Angela Huss, Buddy Musser, Jason Philipp, Mark Pincumbe, Jesse Quick, Chad Spears, Casey VanEngen, Jason Warriner. MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY Mr. Smith Sth Grade ‘‘:K> K> Ita M John Aspinall, Nick Baker, Joey Bowers, Jon Coblentz, Deb Collier, Julia Draper, Ken Lackschiede, April Ran- Pet of the Week dall, Travis Shance, Steve Shipman. Strong, Fawn Ward, Loren Wright, Eli Brisco. Mrs. Bunker Sth Grade All A’s LaTeshia Ward, Kristin Setchfield, Liz Pena, Josh Smith, Carrie Balko, Stephanie Stanton, Krista Voelker, Katrina Coblentz, Danielle Spicer, Eren Berry, Amanda Briggs. Miss Toutant 6th Grade All A’s Ben Carrigan, Aaron Dempsey, Krista Teasdale. A-B Average Justin VanAlstine, Cyrus Brandenburg, Sarah Rathbun, Phillip Seger, Kyle Kines, Justin Seitier, Nicole Hoff­ man, Annie Burton, Jessica Dunham, Misty Nisse, Justin Wright, B.J. Griffin, Jeff Aspinall. Mrs. Luyendyk 6th Grade All A’s Erica Krolik, Melissa Mansfield, Joe Stadel, Chris Gilbert. B Average Kenny Brandenburg, Seleena Carpenter, Nathan Davidson, Amanda Farr, Jeff Granger, Leslie Grant, Karl Hoover, Jon Kenyon, Allen Louis, Craig McDougal, Jamie Morris, Ben Shepherd, Dewey Spicer, Charles A-B Average Jeff Braden, Judson Burpee, Jared Carpenter, Becki Conroy, Stacie Goris, Trent Graham, Jo Ham­ monds, Zac Jarvie, Melissa Patterson, Craig Rogers, Sarah Russell, Melanie Shance, Amber Shilling, Adam Thompson, Beth Harvey. Mrs. Smith 4th Grade All A’s Jason Carrigan, Gordon Durecka, Jennifer Mansfield, Nikki Myers. B’s Joy Dempsey, Meghan Dunham, Justin Hoisington, Andrea Marsh, Gwen McDougal, Chrissy Racine, Lacey Ripley. Mrs. Berry 4th Grade All A’s Eric Goris, Wawiemia. Tim B’s Mike Draper, Travis Kersjes, Kyle Lackscheide, Holly McCallum, Levi McIntyre, Nick Pierce, Chris Ripley, Dana Seitier, Carly Spitzley, Philicia West, Jamie Wyble, Lacy Wyble. "Tobie," an adult male Shepherd mix, would like a home by Christmas. He is just one of the many fine animals currently available for adoption at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter is seeking dona­ tions of puppy food, blankets and towels to be used for bedding for the animals. Anyone wishing to make a donation may stop by the shelter during regular business hours. The Barry County Animal Shelter is located at 825 W. Apple Street in Hastings, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more infor­ mation call 948-4885. Barry Historical Society to meet The Barry County Historical Society will have a Christmas event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the home of Bob Casey, 2525 Campground Road, Hastings. The program will be “Reminiscences About Rural Christmas School Programs. Those who have a photograph from rural school days to share are asked to bring it along with school day memories. There will not be a board or business meeting. The public is welcome to join in. <5 £&> >£1*^ >£ *^ uSj^HuJ S^HJ iJfcW ■ Whisfc ■j1*-feSafe MnUm ■h tai. to ta, ■® Ijfe M, 0! Juu ta 0® Ota, k* tat ta. 'Un itii, ta ’lint bill, Ouq r Sta^tatta lb jb^.K^fa ta. m ta Si fafa fa® StatkaSw. ite In Jtata Bn ihi tfagib Engagements TmprovemenT ™ Hamilton ■ Hamp to wed Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hamilton of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hamp of Leslie are proud to announce the engagement of Joy Elizabeth Hamilton to Craig Allen Hamp. Joy is a 1988 graduate of Maple Valley High School. She is employed by the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institue of Lansing, as a medical receptionist. Craig is a 1985 graduate of Fulton High School and a 1987 graduate of Ferris State University. He is employed by Pridgeon and Clay of Grand Rapids as a tool and die maker. ® STARTS HERE Wood Interior Pre-Hung LAUAN 2-0 2-4 2-6 Doors 2-8 3-0 r*l BIRCH OAK 40.54 42.42 51.35 32.61 42.42 51.35 33.28 42.99 52.93 34.63 44.37 54.97 32.61 Pre-Hung steel Doors An April 3 wedding is being planned in Nashville. Simplify Your Christmas Buying MSS-01 MSS-09 dur glass Pre-Hung Entry Unit Consists Of: Door 4-9/16" Wood Frame Hinges Brickmold Adjustable Hardwood/ Aluminum Sill Andersen is able to fit over 6000 openings with ■ readily available, in-stock windows. Choose from Penna-Shield" casement, double­ hung, awning, and gliding windows. Installation is easy, They finish to a neat, completely low-maintenance exterior. I0CJH Qffl MSS-89 clear glass fixed gri MSS-92 MSS-70 clear glass fixed gill 2-8 MSS01 No Monthly Payments & 0% Interest 'til May '931 MSS09 Treat someone in your family to the best Christmas gift ever. One MSS70 that keeps on giving for years to come. The time for buying couldn't be better. Get the best “off-season MSS89 offer from your Simplicity dealer... pay a required down payment, MSS92 with no monthly payments and 0% interest till next May*. 110.28 153.96 116.49 157.00 158.17 3-0 Calls Compare! 111.72 156.23 118.18 160.00 160.41 Come home to quality. Andersen. The versatility, durability and performance of Simplicity products s are world renowned. And, you can always Simplicity Outdoor Power Equipment 01992 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. pick future gifts from a wide array of See your Simplicity Dealer today for the merriest Christmas ever. *Aik your dealer for complete details. TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Parts & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 to 7; Saturday 8 to 5 us for... HOMETOWN SDelivery i useful, convenient attachments. | LUMBER YARD • PIlanning 219 S. State, Nashville • Esstimates 852-0882 All prices cash & carry only. Prices good thru December 30th �The Maple Valley New*, Nashville, Tuesday. December 15, 1992 Page 10 Maple Valley edges Springport in opener Lion eagers find out how good Pewama-Westphalia really is Maple Valley point guard Gabe Priddy (50) tries to dribble past a PewamoWestphalia defender. Maple Valley Friday night record at 1-1. "They pretty much whipped ran into a team that made it all the way to the Class C us in every category," said state semifinals last March. coach Jerry Reese. "They were physically stronger and And it looked like it. Pewamo-Westphalia de­ bigger at every position, feated the Lions handily, 64­ which made it tough on us." Reese said Pewamo has 38, evening their season • NOTICE • Village Council meeting scheduled for December 24th has been changed to December 21st at 7 p.m. in council chambers. Rose Mary Heaton Nashville Village Clerk three of its top seven players from last year's team back. The Pirates didn't waste any time in gaining control of the contest. They jumped to a 20­ 6 advantage in the first quar­ ter. The Lions were able play even in the middle two peri­ ods, but Pewamo pulled away in the fourth period by outscoring them 19-9. "We're still struggling to get organized and get in shape," said Reese, who noted that many of his players were on the state Class C football semifinalist team, so they weren't able to begin practices until later than most other schools. That lack of practice showed in the season opener Tuesday, in which Maple Valley survived a furious Springport rally to walk away with a 69-68 victory. On Friday night, Gabe Priddy scored 10 points and Scott English had 8 to lead STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Electrification Administra­ tion, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization; or the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250; or the Administrator, Rural Electrification Administration, Washington, D.C. 20250. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible. Justin Lake (20) gets his shot blocked from behind by a PewamoWestphahlia defender. the Lions. Mike Trowbridge, Joel Butler and Greg Garn each added 6. Steve Eklund picked off 8 rebounds and Priddy had 5 assists. Maple Valley was outrebounded 32-18 and hit only 15 field goals in 38 attempts, for less than 40 percent. On Tuesday, the Lions led throughout the contest with Springport before faltering late in the fourth quarter and letting the visiting Spartans take a seven-point advantage. Down 68-61 with less than a minute to go, Maple Valley got a big lift from Greg Gam, who swished a pair of threepointers to pull the team to within one point, 68-67. The Lions fouled a Spring­ port player with five seconds left. The Spartan missed, Mike Trowbridge came down with the rebound and toosed the ball to Gam at midcourt. With four opponents swarm­ ing all over him, Garn was able to flip the ball to team­ mate Cory Hamilton, who scored on a layup as the buzzer sounded. Maple Valley had led 18-9 GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. HOMEOWNERS! We care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS liens stop fore* closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 and 38-26 after the first two period stops, but things began to slow down after that because of the lack of conditioning factor. Reese also said his team lacked patience when Springport switched to a zone defense. Trowbridge led the way with 15 points, Gam and Jon Mitchell both added 10 and Justin Lake had 7. Trowbridge had 13 re­ bounds, and Priddy dished out 6 assists. The Lions will play at Lansing Christian tonight. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS NOTICE: Change in tax collection hours. December: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Sat., Fridays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in my home. No Wednesday collection on Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Jan. & Feb. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. No Wed. collection. All tax collection will be at my home or bu mail. Loretta Pixley Castleton Twp. Treasurer 495 Sunset Nashville, MI 49073 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • mick lic. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5" Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 11 Maple Valley Lion matmen finish 5th at invitational The Maple Valley matmen finished fifth of 10 teams Saturday at the Concord Vince and Guy Grover Invitational. Four ofthe varsity wrestlers placed third in their weight classes. Chris Harmon started his season pinning Haggle of Pot­ terville with a time of 2:50. He pinned Carlen ofDansville in 40 seconds flat and Neelis of Springport with a 1:42. He finished off by pinning Pratt of Leslie in 59 seconds in the consolation finals. Grant Simpson (130 lbs.) began the Lion jayvees split in first 2 games The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team open­ ed its 1992-93 season last week witha split between Spr­ ingport and Pewamo Westphalia. On Tuesday night the Lions opened with Springport and jumped out to the early lead 20-17 at the end of one, but fell behind at the half 36-35. Springport increased its lead to 51-49 at the end of three before the Lions took control ofthe fourth and outscored the Spartans 22-14 to win 71-65. Dick Baker led the Lions with 29 points and Jeff Penn- season with two pins and one decision. He pinned Hoyt of Homer in 2:56, decisioned Delaney of Grass Lake 5-1 and beat Rhines of Dansville, for third, with a pin at 3:15. Matt Bowen, wrestling at 130, pinned Edgar of Grass Lake in 3:22. In 37 seconds he pinned Dye of Homer, and in the consolation round, he defeated Duvall by major decision 11-1. Dan Finkler (160), defeated Platt of Leslie in 1:17, and Huff of Homer with a pin of 2:20. In the consolation round, he struggled, beating VanWyck of Concord with a decision, 3-1. First-year freshman Josh Brace took fourth wrestling at 189. The Lions will wrestle a dual against Lakewood and St. Johns tonight, starting at 6 p.m. at home. ington added 13. Friday night the Pirates from Pewamo came to town and jumped all over the Lions from the tipoff to the final buzzer. PW jumped out to an early 16-5 lead at the end of one, but Lions fought to within 11 at the half, 32-21. The second half was all Pirates. They outscored the Lions 34-20 to seal a 68-41 win. Dick Baker led the Lions with 19 points and Keith Telephone Exchanges Carpenter added 6. Banfield 721 The Lions’ next game will Battle Creek 963 be Tuesday night at Lansing Battle Creek 964 Christian. Battle Creek Battle Creek Bellevue Caledonia Clarksville 234 E. State St., Hastings. Delton The phone number is Dutton 945-4574. Steve Laubaugh, outreach director, will be hap- Freeport py to talk about any ideas or Hastings questions. Feel free to contact Hastings us on any program. Hickory Comers Lacey United Way Funding: Lake Odessa The YMCA is a Barry Martin County United Way Agency and receives a large portion of Middleville..... Nashville its funding from those who Pine Lake contribute to the United Sunfield Way’s annual drive. Thanks Words for ‘Y’s family night The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty is hosting a Family Fun Night Friday, Dec. 18, at Maple Valley High School, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Families can enjoy basket­ ball and volleyball in the gym. Cartoons will be shown and crafts will be available to make. Kids can roller skate through the halls if they bring their own skates with rubber wheels. This activity is designed as a family outing. The cost is $2 per family. Crafts are 25 cents each. Call the Y for more information. Office: The Y office is located at to hundreds of United Way supporters, the YMCA can continue to offer quality pro­ grams for those who live, work and play in Barry County. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable S' Timely S' Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS « MICHIGAN » USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 NOTICE Effective Dec. 1, 1992 charges for all appliances with refrigerate accepted at Castleton, Maple Grove, Nashville Transfer/Recycle will be $27.50 each due to new requirements by the E.P.A. 965 968 763 891 693 623 698 765 945 948 671 758 374 672 795 852 664 566 Hastings man re-elected Michigan Farmers Union president Carl McBvain of Hastings was re-elected president ofthe Michigan Farmers Union at the organization’s 55th annual convention in Lansing Dec. 4-5. The convention adopted policy for 1993 and was ad­ dressed by a wide range of speakers. The Friday night banquet crowd heard Leland Swenson, president of the National Farmers Union, assess the possibilities of farm policy changes under the new administration. Swenson has been listed among possible candidates for the office of Secretary of Agriculture. Others being suggested are Congresswoman Jill Long of In­ diana, Gov. Sinner of North Dakota and Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa. Swenson stressed the need for grass­ roots efforts to influence the selection of the next Ag Secretary. Barbara Webb of the na­ tional Farmers Union legislative office in Washington D.C. suggested that with 110 new members of Congress there would have to be a major effort made to educate many of them about agriculture. Dr. Sandra Marlatt, recent­ ly named director of the West Michigan Environmental Ac­ tion Council, told the delegates and members that she would work to reconcile differences between her group and agriculture. Calling farmers the first environmen­ talists, she thought differences between the two groups were not as great as some might think. Also present to address the convention as Gail Imig, state executive director of the Co­ Operative Extension Service. Imig spoke of the state livestock initiative being pro­ moted to increase livestock numbers in Michigan. Though providing few details, she did concede there were manure problems with larger livestock operations. She said the university was developing bacteria to help control the odor from large concentrations of manure. Terry Sprague, state direc­ tor of the Farmers Union Green Thumb program, gave a rundown of state Green Thumb activities. Green What ci□ U.F.O.s, extraterrestrials, and Time Insurance Company have in cofnmon? Thumb is a senior citizens hir­ ing program, sponsored by Farmers Union since 1965. Sprague told the convention that Green Thumb employs 18,000 senior citizens nation­ wide and currently employs 632 enrollees in 68 counties in Michigan. He said these enrollees were served by six staff people around the state. Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan was represented at the convention by the Farmers Union Blue Cross accounts manager, Gene Gibbons. Election ofofficers also saw Jim Graham of St. Johns, first vice president and John Coot­ ware of Ralph as second vice president, Charles Carey of Channing was elected delegate to the national con­ vention with Scott Johnson of Lakeview as alternate delegate. When you have a close encounter of a health kind... they listen. Time Insurance Company, your best friend in the galaxy! TOBIAS-MASON INSURANCE For complete information, contact: Dick Tobias, 109 N. Main, Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-2005 (517)726-0181 144 SOUTH FINN STRCCT 'OMOHT'JILie. MICHIGAN 49096 ALSO UCCNSCO M INOtANA ANO OMJO Obituaries Adelbert Kill — VERMONTVILLE - Adelbert John Kill, 71, ofVermont­ ville, passed away Sunday, December 13, 1992. Mr. Kill was bom in Chica­ go, Illinois on August 2, 1921. He was a Veteran of World War II and was employed by American Standard in Chicago and was a bagger at Carl’s Supermarket. He was a member of the American Legion Post #42, GrenawaltFlaherty. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, son, Allen (Mabel) of Bellevue; daughter, Susan (David) Brewer of Glenwood, Illinois; six grandchildren; sister, Loretta (Bernard) Antkowiak of Chicago, Illinois. Rosary will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December, 17 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville with Father Charles Fisher as celebrant. Interment in the Kalamo Cemetery. TOOLS * Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. c&w tOOLSALEs GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 *3 bedroom home located close to schools in Hastings. Appraised above the $35,000 asking price. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (M-100) 'New wiring, new kitchen, new plumbing and baths in this 3-4 bedroom home. Garage. Excellent location. Priced under $40,000. (N-89) Three bedroom home located in the country with barn and buildings. Nice paved road location. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-121) Only $35,000 for this 3 bedroom home on approx. 2 acres. Garage, 1st floor laundry. Call Kathy Hansbarger at 852-2280. (CH-115) L-110. Approx. 106 acres with approx. 25 acres of woods. Fishing site on Thornapple River, frontage on 3 roads, perked. Excellent land contract terms with low down payment. L-108. Approx. 108 plus/minus acres of lowland with trees fronting on Thornapple River. Land contract terms. 1-107. Approx. 16 acres with newer mobile home and pole barn. Trees with excellent hunting. Call for details. Additional land available. L-106. Approx. 30 acres - perked - located south of Nashville Contract terms. Parcel 1 Approx. 19 acres with handyman's special home L^k ed in Gratiot County. Parcel 2................................................... Approx. 28 acres of vacant 1'^^ ^^.ed in Gratiot County. Parcel 3 Approx. 31 acres of voc^^^^lo cated in Gratiot County. Parcel 4.. % Total 79 acres with home. Parcel 5.. Approx. land located in Gratiot County. Approx.40 40acr' acr' .WX.ant . Parcel Parcel Parcel Parcel Parcel Parcel Parcel Parcel 6.. 7.. 8.. 9.. 10 11 12 13. Approx. Approx.7A 7A4^3 4^3 x x acres 28 acres 40 acres 40 acres 31 acres < <vacant land located in Gratiot County, f vacant land located in Gratiot County, of vacant land located in Gratiot County. of vacant land located in Gratiot County. Total parcels 5-9. of vacant land located in Gratiot County. of vacant land located in Gratiot County. of vacant land located in Gratiot County. WE NEED LISTINGS! CALL NOW FOR A NO OBLIGATION MEETING REGARDING THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. Joe & Marge Andrews 852-0712 Kathleen J. Swan (Lansing) 323-9536 Chris Stanton 543-0598 Bob Gardner 726-0331 Kathy Hansbarger 852-2280 Marty Martin 566-8526 Dan Smith 852-2059 SUCCESSFULLY SERVING MICHIGAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 15, 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery and — Ph. 726-0640 Fresh Meat Market 26-30 ct. Holiday Shrimp Boneless Bonanza Full Cut Ham Round Steak Whole or Half • 10-12 lb. Avg. Seen On Rump Roast Thorn Apple valley 52 oz. Jar Claussen Cocktail Franks Pickles Advance Notice Needed for Bundles $4I Ew99 isib Bundle • 3 lbs. Hamburger • 1 lb. bacon • 3 lbs. Beef Roast 6 lbs Leg 1/«s 1 lb. Hot Dogs 1 lb. Pork Chops Advance Notice Needed for Bundles $m9C" 2°» Bundle Bundle • • • • • 3 6 1 3 6 lbs. Beef Roast lbs. Hamburger lb. Pork Chops lbs. Pork Roast lbs. Leg Vi’s PRODUCE • • • • 1 2 2 1 lb. Sausage lbs. Bacon lbs. Round Steak lb. Hot Dogs • • • • • • 10 lbs. Hamburger 3 lbs. Beef Roast • 3 lbs. Spare Ribs • 3 lbs. Pork Roast • 2 lbs. Pork Steak • 2 lbs. Sausage * 2 2 2 9 2 lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. lbs. Pork Chops Bacon Hot Dogs Leg Vr’s Round Steak 10 lb. bag Idaho Cut Asparagus Potatoes 12 oz. Corn, Wheat, Rice Ralston 07 O f XIL 14.5 oz. Shurfine r3fe ■&■ Red Ripe M I £ d l Jlf3t 5 lb. bag Big Chief, Granulated Pre-Priced'5.39 128 oz. Liquid *3!B2a Ajax 56 ct. Size Jumbo Red or Golden Delicious 20 oz. Shurfine Canned Apples Capistar Coupon Dozen I 20 oz. Betty Crocker Family Brownie Mix 16 oz. Carnation Amaretto foU r Irish Creme ■L arge WEgege.s. 15 oz. Planters 5 lb. bag Shurfine 30 gal. Size, 20 ct. Shurfine With Coupoi -/Coupon i doz. Trash Bags 11 oz. 3 Diamond Large Olives Mandarin Oranges Orange Juice wad. (LUV $2$9 6 oz. Shurfine Pitted, Ripe McDonald Dairy Limit m onew one with coupon.oupongooonywee coupon. Coupon good only week o of December ecemer 14,1992 , at a participating Capistar Food Stores. This coupon cannot be used tn conluncUon with any other coupon oiler. CP Marshmallow Creme Mixed Nuts DAIRY Capistar Grade AA Large 2 lbs. Bacon 3 lbs. Sausage 3 lbs. Pork Chops 2 lbs. Pork Steak 6 lbs. Beef Roast 2 lbs. Round Steak 7 oz. Kraft Pineapple Flour PRICES GOOD DEC. 14 THRU DEC. 19, 1992 $69" • 2 lbs. Polish Sausage • 2 lbs. Ring Bologna • 9 lbs. Hamburger • 15 lbs. Leg H's • 6 lbs. Pork Roast • 3 lbs. Hot Dogs Coffee Mate Sugar Tomatoes 55 lb bundle GROCERIES GROCERIES Chex Cereal 5Si Sji 5j 5■/1# 7>99 BAKERY Lumberjack White Bread oz. l'UCUCf Quart McDonald Dairy Capistar Coupon I0G Eggnog Shurfine Flour 5ib. bagl Limit one with coupon. Coupon good only week of December 14.1992 at participating Capistar Food Stores. This coupon cannot be used in conlunclinn with anv other raiinnn r Don J • I ■ McDonald Dairy Cottage Cheese � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-12-22.pdf 4f8c1904166560bc5b95436cdfe339af PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S. CHURCH ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1893 12/30/99 Hastings Publ ic Library 121 ■’ublished by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. iroadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) S. Church Street Hastings, MI. 49058 a loca lpaper oftoday! The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Vol.121 - No. 21 — Tuesday, December 22, 1992 School Board to consider Boosters9 track plan by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Maple Valley Athletic Boosters last week offered $40,000 toward a new track and field facility at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School. The offer came Monday evening during the regular meeting of the board of education. Rick Spitzer, representing the MVAB, outlined the plan that asks the board to match the Boosters’ contribution toward the project. The proposal calls for a rub­ berized track, storage shed and space for other field facilities, including high 'jump, long jump, shot, discus and a ball diamond. The com­ plex would be located along Mason Road, behind the high school. “We are committed to see­ ing this project through, “ said Spitzer. He added that he believes that in another two years the Boosters probably will have the entire amount needed to complete the facility. If the board agrees, the new asphalt track could be install­ ed and used temporarily — for about two years, according to Spitzer — before the rubberiz­ ed coating is applied. The rub­ ber surface alone is expected to cost between $40,000 and $50,000. Maple Valley’s present cinder track located at Fuller Street athletic field in Nashville is no longer accep­ table for competitive use under state guidelines. MVHS track teams must now run all their meets at other schools. Spitzer presented the board with cost estimates totaling $127,000 for a rubberized track, fencing and a storage shed. There was general discus­ sion of whether a new football field also should be built near the proposed sports complex at the high school. Spitzer acknowledged that there is a sentimental attachment to the Fuller Street field, built by a School Board honors two Maple Valley athletes by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Two Maple Valley High School athletes received of­ ficial recognition by the Board' of Education last week. Board members Monday adopted resolutions of com­ mendation and congratula­ tions for senior golfer Kyle Booher and freshman cross­ country runner Kathryn Murphy. “This is the first time we have ever honored individual athletes,” said Board President Carroll Wolff. In the past, the board has adopted resolutions of com­ mendations for athletic ac­ complishments only for teams. Kyle, the son of Michael and Jill Booher of Vermont­ ville, was recognized for plac­ ing sixth in Class C state finals Resolutions of commendation and congratulations from the Maple Valley Board of Education were presented last week by President Carroll Wolff to high school athletes Kathryn Murphy and Kyle Booher for their outstanding records in cross-country and golf, respectively. held at East Lansing in Oc­ tober. He had placed second in a regional tourney staged a week earlier at Mulberry Fore in Nashville to earn the right to participate in the two-day state event. Also during his high school golfing career, Kyle has set the school record for nine holes (34), 18 holes (73), season average and career average. Kyle began golfing at age three under the guidance of his father, who is Maple Valley’s golf coach. He has been a member of the school’s golf team throughout his high school career. He has been named to the Class C All-State golf team. After his graduation next spring, Kyle plans to attend Michigan State University for studies in the medical field. Kathryn Murphy, daughter of Jeff and Rae Murphy of Nashville, was honored by the board for earning fifth place in cross-country in Class C state finals held at Franken­ muth in November. Her time in the event was 20:05. Earlier she had placed second in regional competition. Kathryn also finished se­ cond in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association meet and was among the leaders in five other individual meets. She has been running since seventh grade, when she became a member of the MV Junior High track team. She joined Maple Valley’s cross­ country team as a freshman this past fall after a summer of conditioning herself by runn­ ing four to six miles per day in one hour or less. In June, in her first non­ school competition, Kathryn won first place for her age group in Battle Creek’s 5K Run, with a time of 21:28. Her running coach at Maple Valley is Gary Hamilton. giant community effort some 40 years ago. “I myself think it would be great to have the whole thing out here (at the high school),” said Spitzer. He noted, however, the value of the new lights that were installed at Fuller Street field in 1990. “People did a great deal of (volunteer) work to put in the lights at Fuller Field,” added Board- President Carroll Wolff. For now, the Boosters are asking the board for site ap- proval for the new track and for a $40,000 matching con­ tribution. Perhaps in the future a new football field could be added at the high school location, said Spitzer. The board is expected to consider the track proposal and to take up the matter again at a regular board meeting in January or February. In other business Monday, the board: — Approved formation of a new student science club, “Earth Watch,” which has as its goal promotion of recycl­ ing and other environmentally aware projects. — Granted approval for Maple Valley students who are members of the National Honor Society to take a weekend trip to Toronto, Canada, with teachers as chaperones. Some of the students will see “Phantom of the Opera” during the Feb. 6-7 outing. — Sent to its Transporta­ Sea Track plan, Page 2 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 2 TRACK PLAN 9 tioit Committee a complaint by Sec Gardner Road resident that mV school buses turn round m.his driveway after a pickup* at -that address: The committee is expected to meet before the end of the month with other parents in that sec­ tion to review the route and current bus policies. — Also sent to the Transportation Committee a suggestion by Trustee Joseph Briggs that instead of buying a new or used car from an area dealer for school use, the board investigate autos available at state auctions. Briggs, a state employee, volunteered to contact Michigan’s Department of Of­ fice and Management to ob­ tain information on the mat­ ter. The lowest new car price continued from front page— presented at Monday’s meeting was $12,309 for a basic 1993 Chevrolet Lumina from Bill Seif, Hastings. — Approved raising the current school mileage rate from 20 cents per mile to 25 cents. The rate is paid as reimbursement to staff members driving their own vehicles on school business. — Approved hiring Lori West as a medical aide at the rate of $10 per hour to attend a medically fragile child who will attend school after the first of the year. The board also approved use of the school van to transport the child and hired substitute bus driver Belinda Elliston, who has had CPR training, as driver, while keeping her bus route status intact. Rene’s Country Salon Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. 200 E. Tupper Lake Rd. Lake Odessa Wfjf I would like to take this time to wish EVERYONE a W IS — Passed resolutions com­ mending high school students Kathryn Murphy and Kyle Booher for their outstanding performance in cross-country and golf, respectively. (See related story). — Sent to the board’s Finance Committee for review a proposed revised budget for the 1992-’93 school year, showing a $156,375 increase in the ex­ pected deficit. Proposed ex­ penditures approved by the board earlier in the year have increased from $6,559,487 to $6,718,459, largely due to salary increases that were negotiated after the initial ap­ proval, said Supt. Dr. Ozzie Parks. Wolff said, regarding the school budget, “Somewhere down the road someone is go­ ing to have to make some tough decisions.” very Merry Christmas. God Bless & keep you safe through this holiday season. _ Rene Phone ... 616-374-1117 H §Of Located 2 miles N. of Woodbury off M-66 Of Community Notices LAST WEEKS MAPLE VALLEY Athletic Boosters Lottery Winner was: JIM ROBINSON #A-7 55 Or Older? We’ve Reduced The Cost Of Mobile Homeowners Insurance! Here’s why! Our statistics show that mobile homeowners 55 and older have fewer and less costly losses than other age groups. So it’s only fair to charge you less for your mobile homeowners insurance. *>Iuto-Owners Insurance Life Home Car Business i7Ai. No PrMi/m. People*^ Trumble Agency 178 South Main, Vermontville 517-726-0580 Church Schedules ST. CYRIL VERMONTVILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BIBLE CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sun. Mass ....... 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.nt Wednesday: Prayer Meetin 7 p.m. REV. LEON POHL FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship p............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study .6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING, PASTOR VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH North State, Nashville A.M. Worship........ 9:45 a.m. a.m. Sunday School.... Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..... 10 a.m Sunday: A.M. Worship......... nn a.m. Evening Worship..... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... 7 p.m. REV. ROBERT G. TAYLOR GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Greek art studied at Kellogg Nathan Glass (left), Benjamin Snow and Jessica McIntyre show some of the Greek art recently produced by Kellogg fifth-graders under direction of Jill Shance, Maple Valley elementary art teacher. In a combined study of art history and Greek architecture, the students designed Greek columns and expanded on the idea by turning them into people or animals. Other classes did similar work using Greek pediments or a model of the Parthenon as a basic design. Volunteers needed for Nashville community strategic study Those interested in improv­ ing the quality of life in Nashville are needed to serve on task forces to research various facets of proposed community betterment. The project is part of a strategic study recently under­ taken by the village with the help of Paul Spelman of Grand Rapids, a semi-retired professional engineer and former public service director and engineer for the City of Wyoming. Spelman, who is volunteer­ ing his services in Nashville, chaired a public meeting earlier this month to deter­ mine “what is good” and “what is bad” in the com­ munity and to seek the help of local residents to change the minuses into pluses. Evolving out of that earlier session were five task forces, but there are insufficient volunteers to round out these committees. Spelman met again last Tuesday with chairs of the task forces to give them direction and other advice. Village Clerk Rose Heaton said Spelman was present “to go over with the chairs how to keep the task forces at the tasks” (of researching and recommending community improvements). Materials outlining the strategic study are available at Nashville Village Hall. Heaton also noted that Spelman has offered to speak to any local civic organization to explain the project. There now is a real need for more volunteers to serve on the committees, she added. “If you can help in any area, please contact the ap­ propriate chair of the task force on which you are in­ terested in serving," she said. The committees are: Job Development, chair Dr. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vi mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) M-79 West Sunday School... 10:00 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. After School Special.... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTISTCHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. Schoo .9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 a.m. P.M. Service ............ 7 p.m. Wed. Service...... .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship ..11a.m. Church School ..... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD Michael Callton, 852-2070; Parks and Recreation, Carl Tobias, 852-0838; Golden Age, Jeff Beebe, 852-0892; Housing, Ronald Bracy, 852-0717; and Child Care and Education, Terry (“Tate”) Mix, 852-9275. miimmjuiuniUP.VUiiE • Maple Valley Athletic Boosters E ■ BINGO I MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. ' Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 Get “Set” For A j Beautiful Season i With warm wishes from our entire staff. s 1 CLOSED Christmas ■ Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26; New Year’s ■ Dec. 31, Jan. 1, Jan. 2 1 j r Toni’s Style Shop s 4 111 N. MAIN, NASHVILLE 5 852-9192 Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... .11 a.m. P.M. Worship........... .7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worship................... ........ 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship Worship...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 3 Dog obedience training planned Barlow honored by M.V. School Board Robin Musselman of the Eaton County 4-H Clubs will demonstrate the basic steps in dog obedience training Jan. 16 at the Central Michigan Fami­ ly Ag Day Jan. 16 at Lakewood High School. Whether you are an adult or youth, this class could help you achieve results with your favorite pet. Please do not br­ ing your pet. This free Ag Day has many other activities and educa­ tional programs to entertain and teach the whole family. As a token of appreciation for her 18 years service, retiring Maple Valley school bus driver Helen Barlow was honored Monday by the Board of Education. A presentation of two patio chairs was made during the regular board meeting by President Carroll Wolff, who was superintendent of Maple Valley schools during most of Barlow’s tenure. For a complete events listing, call one of three spon­ soring MSU Extension Of­ fices in Barry, Eaton or Ionia // I wish a Happy and MerrV Christmas to all of My Customers! Real Estate 3+ BEDROOM HOME Great price of $32,900 plus low inter­ est rates make this very afford­ able! Call LuAnn 948-4320 or Century 21 Czinder Realty. counties. Pre-registration is encouraged. To be eligible for door prizes, it is mandatory. S^OlANA’S PLACE Comer of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. Owner, Diana Kuetnpel 852-9481 Holiday plants very popular By Alison Ashton tiw ii .IWlbtiifi! Plants have been part of holiday celebrations since Saturnalia, a popular Roman winter festival. And holiday plans make an easy and welcome gift for hosts, business associates and anyone else who needs holi­ day cheer in a hurry. Perhaps the quintessential holiday plant is the poinsettia, the brilliant-colored bloom that’s a native of Mexico. These popular potted flowers range in size from desktop pixies to bush-size plants tha are perfect to decorate a doorstep. In addi­ tion to traditional red, petals come in yellow, white, pink and marbled varieties. Other holiday favorites in­ clude paperwhites, cyclamen, Christmas peppers, Jerusaleum cherries and Christmas cactus. For a tradi­ tional touch, decorate with sprigs of holly and mistletoe and boughts of evergreen branches. (Don’t forgt to hang mistletoe under a busy door­ way so everyone will share their holiday cheer.) Complement plants by displaying them in bright, cheerful containers. A simple terra cotta pot stenciled with holiday figures makes an inex­ pensive gift, or you can wrap a basic plastic pot in bright paper and a big bow. Although not all holiday plants are poisonous, it’s wise to keep them out of reach of small children and pets. If your household includes both, and you love the look of holi­ day plants, consider hanging them from the ceiling in brightly colored baskets. UIIUIMIIIIWIIO Obituaries Mmnw imiMtifetf. Zillah M. Dahms -_______________ OtSSMt'M NASHVILLE - Zillah M. Dahms, 87, of Nashville and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, fctaDetStaWMkl*1 December 16,1992 at Tendercare in Hastings, Mrs. Dahms was bom in Clarksville on March 28,1905, BOOKS ETC • and n| The Comics Alcove (Acrossfrom Cappon, Upstairs at Phase II) HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE. MICHIGAN 49073 the daughter of Joseph and Christina (Smith) Knettles. She graduated from Clarks­ ville High School in 1923. She married Lewis Dahms in 1924 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Dahms preceded her in death in 1967. Mrs. Dahms lived in the Clarksville-Lake Odessa area most of her life. She retired in Nashville. She played the piano for the Rebekkah Lodge and was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. She enjoyed being with her children and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Dahms in 1978. Surviving are her children: Lee Bella (Dale) Geiger of Woodland, Christine (George) Bowman of Nashville, Bruce (Jean) Dahms of Paw Paw, Mary (Lyle) Skjordal of Coloma, and Carol (Bill) Lowery of Billings, Montana; 32 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille Frazier of South Bend. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 18, at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church, Heart Fund or Lung Association. Christiiias Greetings (And a little reminder) May the holiday season bring you and your family peace, love, and joy. (Now’s the perf Christmas Club Account for 1993.) We wiU be closing at IKK) Thursday Dec. 24, and will Open again on Monday, Dec. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids ■ 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 Eaton Federal will be collecting unwrapped toys for delivery by the aA$ Fire Department and new hats, scarves and mittens for our Mitten Tree. (FDIC | INSURED OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past... Murder ofpolice officer marred Christmas 1927 by Susan Hinckley The death of an Eaton County deputy sheriff at the hands of bandits in Charlotte cast a pall over the Christmas holiday 65 years ago this week. Other news in Nashville centered around various seasonal gatherings, including the traditional Yuletime pro­ grams presented by children at local churches and rural schools throughout the area. Details on these and other stories of the day appeared in The Nashville News on Dec. 22, 1927. Eaton County deputy killed by bandits Cleo Platt of Charlotte, a deputy sheriff of Eaton Coun­ ty, was fatally shot Friday night by two suspected bandits whom he was attemping to place under arrest. Platt and his wife were returning home late at night from a social function, when his attention was drawn to a car that had crashed into a chain in front of an oil station. He started to investigate and became suspicious of the ac­ tions of the two men who were with the machine, but as he was taking them to the county jail, he was shot down, one bullet entering his abdomen and a second piercing his shoulder. Platt managed to get to the telephone station and arouse the night operator, and was given prompt medical atten­ tion, but passed away at the Community Hospital Saturday afternoon. Eaton County is offering a liberal reward for the apprehension of the bandits, but they seem to have made good their escape. It has been an easy matter to trace their movements prior to their ap­ pearance in Charlotte, but since that time they have been laying low. Officers are convinced that the murderers are the same party who had engaged in a rampage of depridations earlier in the week, robbing oil stations and stealing cars at Jackson, Lansing, Eaton Rapids and Vermontville, and looting the Fowler hardware store at Potterville. Opens new dental parlor today Dr. G. N. Cannon of Battle Creek opened the doors of his new dental parlor in Nashville today (Thursday) for the prac­ tice of general dentistry. Dr. Cannon comes to us well commended. Following his graduation at the U of M, he was one of the few to be selected from his large class to be retained in the College of Dental Surgery at the univer­ sity as an instructor. After serving in this capaci­ ty and following his resigna­ tion from the faculty he came to Battle Creek and opened dental parlors. For the present, Dr. Can­ non will live in Battle Creek and will be in Nashville on the days stated in his announce­ ment in another column. Christmas in the churches Before rounding the year 1927, as a suitable climax, comes Christmas. At the churches, especially the primary departments, rehear­ sals are in progress so that a suitable event may take place. And what a merry time it is doing this sort of thing; and the churches, the very spirit of which we celebrate at this time of year, take on a new light and atmosphere in accor­ dance with the setting of this great drama. Everyone should get hold of this Christmas spirit, and one of the best ways possible is by attending some of these delightful Christmas programs. (Following was a listing of holiday presentations and ac­ tivities slated at the local Methodist, Evangelical and Baptist churches and the Church of the Nazarene.) Local News — C.S. Jessup is the new watch and clock man at Von W. Fumiss’ drug store. He has had plenty of practical ex­ perience, is a first class workman, and will handle your repair work in a satisfac­ tory manner. He is leaving the latter part of the week for Elkhart, Ind., to spend the holidays with his family, and will move to Nashville the first of the year. — Mrs. A.E. Carr, living on the place known as the Simon Schram farm, three miles east and one-half mile south of Nashville, will hold a public auction Tuesday, Dec. 27, commencing at 1 o’clock sharp. Mrs. Carr intends to move to Battle Creek, and will dispose of her personal pro­ perty, which includes a team of horses, five head of cows, seven hogs, farm tools and some household goods. Henry Flannery is the auctioneer and Harley Andrews clerk. — The Clover Leaf Club of the Evangelical Sunday school held their December meeting in the church basement Thurs­ day evening, with their husbands and friends as guests. After a chicken sup­ per, a short business session was held, and the balance of the evening was spent in sing­ ing and playing games. A Christmas tree was a feature of the evening and gifts were distributed to each individual. It proved a most enjoyable evening. appendicitis Sunday morning — Miss Daisy Scothome at Pennock Hospital. She is was summoned to Tiffin, getting along nicely, and her Ohio, Sunday night by the condition is as good as can be serious condition of her expected. Mercy E. Usbome, fiance, William Westerman of special nurse, is caring for her West Lodi, Ohio, who is un­ for a few days. conscious from skull fracture — Mrs. C.L. Walrath was and concussion of the brain as called to Woodland Monday the result of an automobile .ac­ to care for her sister, Mrs. L. cident. Mr. Westerman was Faul, who fell while about her riding with a friend, John work Monday forenoon, and Lescallette, Sunday after­ fractured her hip. She was noon, and the Tiffin papers taken to Hastings for an X-ray assert that the Lescallette car, photo, and has returned to her a Paige coach, was traveling home. at an excessive rate of speed — Mrs. Charles Roscoe when it left the road at a cor­ had the misfortune to drop ner, hit a ditch and went roll­ part of a table on her foot ing over. Lescallette escaped while at her work in the Lentz with only a few minor in­ Table plant, and is unable to juries, but Westerman was walk. badly hurt and is still in a — Miss Esther Dull has serious condition, although come home for the holiday the physicians believe he will vacation with her parents, Mr. recover. Miss Scothome and and Mrs. A. E. Dull. Miss Mr. Westerman had been Esther is teaching in two dif­ engaged for some time and ferent schools in Lansing, a were to have been married half day in each. today. — Howard Caley, Ora Hin— Members of Mrs. Myrckley, Catherine Mayo and tle Kring’s Bible Searchers Evelyn wright are home from class and Harold Bahs’ Young Kalamazoo. Others expected Men’s Bible class, met at the later this week are Frank and home of Miss Helen Kinne, Elizabeth Smith from and enjoyed a Christmas party Kalamazoo College. Saturday evening. Election of — (North Kalamo) Mr. and officers was held for each Mrs. Charles Snyder have class, and they enjoyed a gone to their farm near Christmas tree. Popcorn and Chester to stay while their son candy were served. Clifford is working in — Miss Twilla Buffington Jackson. is clerking at the A. & P. store — (Martin Comers) Not as this week. large attendance as usual at — W.D. Feighner is again the L.A.S. at Mrs. Will Cogswell’s last Wednesday, on the street, after being con­ but all who went enjoyed the fined to the house for a few days. fine dinner and the excellent — Ed Mix is still confined talk on “A Picnic Trip in Calfifomia,” given by Mrs. to his home on account of illness, and has been slightly James Ironsides of Hastings. worse this week. The proceeds from the Christmas sale was $4.50 and — Mrs. Henry Boise the general collections was underwent a very serious $7.50. operation for gallstones and — (North Irish Street) George Fieback is having a hard cold and bronchitis this week. (Southwest Maple Grove) The South Maple Grove L.A.S. wishes to gratefully thank all who by their contributions in any way helped to make their supper last Thursday a success. They cleared nearly $60. — (Kalamo) The O.E.S. carnival at the town hall Wednesday night was well at- tended and the sum of $20 cleared. The address by Dr. Frederick A. Perry, executive secretary of the Coalition Committee for the State of Michigan, was greatly enjoyed. Mr. Perry has very recently returned from Europe and visited relatives here. — (Morgan) Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Howard and Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Munton are getting to be quite hangout places since installing installing their their new radios. — (North Castleton) Monday a.m. the coldest weather we have had yet, is now at hand.. — (Sheldon Corners) Harry Gould and family are enjoying a Ford Coupe, which they recently purchased. — (Dayton Comers) W.C. Williams Jr. is able to be out again after being sick abed Christmas exercises were popular nfCMe\We/e-traditional at rural schools throughout the area, in?927 Ch Martin Corners, eseneenarhbereM ian rtthine Ceoarrnlyerpsa Crth oufrcthhis ceSnttautreyh. oAot ^rth^7NaPZ9mem tKe nearby Martin Corners Church Statehoo d a , Methodist tthe mhee M etth e no d aist ccchilriro hhiil rdirre on * s °kC° hkComeeect,o1? was taken to benefit the young residents of at Farmington. t with the grippe. — (Northeast Castleton) Even though the day was cold and bad the William Titmarsh and Son sale was well attend- ed with buyers, and things sold readily at good prices.. Both proprietors were well satisfied with the proceeds. — (Sheldon Comers) Louis Means met with an accident Wednesday, while loading logs. He was confined to the house several days getting about with the use of crutches. He is better now. — (Kalamo) While playing at the rear of the store Mon­ day night the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Spore had the misforunte to have his eye pupil severed with a piece of glass. His sight is now very blurred but the physician who attends him each day feels certain the vision will clear when the wound is entirely healed. — (Maple Grove) Mrs. Sadie Fuller and girls entertained the Ladies’ Birthday Club Friday. It being their Christmas meeting, the house was charmingly decorated with Christmas bells, wreaths and tree. A Christmas dinner was served at noon, which included everything good, even to ice cream and cakes. The Fuller girls dismantled the tree and gave each a present, which was enjoyed by all. It was a day that all who were present will remember. — (North Kalamo) Don’t forget the Christmas exercises at North Kalamo school Friday evening and at the Kalamo church Saturday evening. — (Martin Comers) Ser­ vices at the church next Sunday morning at 8 o’clock, standard time. There will be a special Christmas program, and a collection will be taken for the Methodist children’s home at Farmington. Come and don’t forget to bring some money to help these unfortuante children. — (North Irish Street) P.T.A. Christmas exercises at the Hager school were fine. The children’s speaking was fine, and popcorn and candy were served. — (West Vermontville) The Wells P.T.A. putt on a spendid program at the Chance school Friday night. (Southwest Maple Grove) The teacher and pupils of the Dunham school will give a Christmas program and have a tree at the church Thursday evening, Dec. 22, beginning at 8 o’clock fast time. — (Maple Grove Center) The Norton schooll ill have potluck dinner Friday, followed by program and tree. — (Dayton Comers) There will be Christmas exercises at the Shores school Friday evening. Everyone invited. — (Northeast Castleton)' The children and teacher very busy this week putting the finishing touches on the school house and the fine Chrismtas program which will be given Friday evening, Dec. 23. Entertainment will be followed with a potluck supper. Please bring table service for your family. The P.T.A. committee and teacher, also children, bid you welcome. — (Kalamo) The ministrel show given here for the beneift of the Bellevue Christmas Kiddie Fund was not very well attended. — (North Castleton) Near­ ing Christmas and the merry flakes are slowly covering the ground, and we wish a Merry Christmas to everybody. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 5 Santa appears at Putnam Library !$& *Sjw*i* K -ftdlitato ;’■ ‘W&hrttifij. ’" W «R al i it “■*■0 iri Sttkr «i na®. ■• -Witaik. li vstfrdntafe ^^"Rilt'did,' «» aWintanfti asaltajEi fyikiitauiH > Ik ikHsfc's Little Darcy Meade, 3, enjoyed looking at the decorations made Saturday by children attending the Christmas event at Nashville's Putnam Library. The decorations were added to a tree in the Children's Room. Later, Santa and most of the youngsters board­ ed the festive Holly Trolley for a ride around the village, courtesy of Barry County Transit. Used Christmas trees will be reclaimed this season in Nashville by a local Boy Scout working toward his Eagle Scout badge. Joshua Cerny of Vermont­ ville, a member of Nashville Troop 176, has recruited twelve of his fellow scouts to help with the project. ■ k ttomtaw , JOk miietattA' l H BE^3 - (fak tek $M| ® fJAttarai ki fcHwictow® is Dt*:W aR| Kiwi m -|HaWI t jtWlUM' aMtiW”; fcr li *rtl(w<! r'tl("w1<1! all *'■"11 31bepniJ?M ?M *• »*£» i a «*^l *^ d t 99fcfij«7kSi NEW YEAR’S EVE • “SSo at VFW Post 8260 Nashville ^.51 aSS&o a& Music by “Sidekicks' t 9:00 pm - 3:00 am $O00 0 *»? »? per person SB * ,#* ■'VW «J «XZ XZ/ »Jc/ »Jc Valerie Smith, 7, shared her Christmas wishes with Santa when the Jolly Old Elf made his appearance Saturday, Dec. 12, at Putnam Public Library. Each child had his or her photo taken with Santa and received a copy furnished by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Mace Pharmacy. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. 852*9260 8529260 CALL after 4:00 pm for RESERVATIONS (—3 D 'J 'A \ \ MEMBERS OF BARRYEATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852*1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker On Jan. 2, the first Saturday of the new year, the scouts will collect trees at curbside within most of the corporate limits of the village, see that they are transported for shred­ ding, and then distribute the accumulated mulch free of charge to the public. The shredding will be done by Nashville village employees. “Last year the village made an attempt to recycle Christmas trees,” said Cerny. “It was their intention to col­ lect trees, shred them up and offer free mulch to local citizens. Their efforts met with failure because only four people dropped their trees at .the designated area. The village president sent out pleas for help, which went unanswered.” Cerny, with the help of his scout volunteers, proposes to pick up trees in the main part of Nashville, from Main Street (M-66) to Lentz Street, from Reed Street to Sherman Street, and on the south side of the village. Residents who are missed in the pickup may drop off their trees by Jan. 2 at the mulching site near the municipal sewer plant, southwest of the Main Street business district. Driving for the project will be done by adult volunteers from within Troop 176. Orders for mulch will be taken at the Cerny home, phone 726-0252, on Sunday, Jan. 10, and deliveries will be made the following Monday and Tuesday. “I believe this would be a useful opportunity to offer a public service for my Eagle project,” noted Cerny. The son of Russ and Rose Cerny, Joshua has been a Boy Scout for four years. He is a freshman at Maple Valley High school. Sealed bids must be submitted to Nashville Village Clerk by January 13, 1993. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Rose Mary Heaton Nashville Village Clerk MAPLE VALLEY /\<*Real Estate Boy Scout project will recycle Christmas trees January 2 23 ffil'ffi® I® i« aa HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! "Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. The Village of Nashville will be accep­ ting sealed bids on a ... 1986-1012 Xerox Copier. The copier can be seen at the village office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. K<S;j&wi kr- *??‘?Wi ^4, i Business Services BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. FOR SALE ■*S»>S$ «■■S>$ ‘«Qs»»iJ *KH w Jfc/kJ!** !w,J'/>krt r< << iL ।।। !,J Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Mildred Andrianson wish to express their appre­ ciation to all the relatives and many friends for the flowers, cards, prayers, and memorial contributions. Special thanks to the Elks for use of the “Hall” and the “Women of the Moose” for preparing the luncheon on such short notice. Also Rev. Brown for his words of comfort and Mr. Dave Wren for his care and help to the family. Sincerely Mr. & Mrs. Peter K. Adrianson & Famlies Mr. & Mrs. Ron (Patricia) Michaud & Tracy Mr. & Mrs. Jim Adrianson & Paul Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HNIS • • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! From all of the Maple Valley Real Estate "Staff" JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST.......... \ For God SO LOVED the world that HE GAVE His only begotten son — that "WHOSOEVER” believeth in Him — should not perish < but have everlasting life. — John 3:16 $33,500!! VERMONTVILLE - MOBILE HOME ON LARGE LOT - 1984 Fairmont 14x70 mobile home on 2'/: lots close to downtown, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, range & refrigera­ tor are included, nice deck, small bam & garage w/100 amp electric. Mature shade nice garden area. Call Homer for details. (V-173) 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 ...... 852-1543 Eves. Jesus is the REASON for % the SEASON” Back row L to R: Hubert Dennis, Don Steinbrecher, Homer Winegar (Broker); front row L to R: Joan Winegar, Sandy Lundquist, Jeri Baker. Missing from photo: Tim Burd. REALTOR® Thanks be unto God for his "UNSPEAKABLE GIFT” < k II Cor. 9:15 ^ur best wishes . for yours to be, Happy Holidays!! $57,500!! SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bed­ room home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings — must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) 60 ACRE FARM SOUTH OF NASH­ VILLE - Cute farm house. 7 5 ACRES - SOUTH OF NASHVILLE 2 BR ranch on 5 plus acres with 40x60 pole barn. Maple Valley Schools. Listed at $33,500! Call Don. (CH-159) rooms, 2 (poss. 3) bedrooms, wood floors, ponds, woods, 2 barns. This is one you must see to appreciate! Give Jeri a call. (F-156) — VACANT LAND — 6 ACRES ■ NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Possible land contract terms. Call Hubert for details. (VL-170) 20 ACRES • LAND CONTRACT TERMS ■ POND & WOODS - Located BUILT IN 1987 ON 3 ACRES - Nice log home with 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. k (CH-168) south of Nashville. Great building sites for walk-out basement or on a hill. Located on blacktop road. Listed at $21,900! Call Don. (VL-247) 24 ACRES ■ VERMONTVILLE (within village limits). Suitable for future development. Price lowered to $39,000! Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) 24 ROLLING ACRES - Just outside Vermontville village limits, blacktop road and approved building site. Land contract terms. Call Homer. (VL-359) EAST OF DOWLING: 3 - (6 acre) parcels on blacktop road — 27 acres w/woods and 23 acres w/woods. Call Homer. (VL-175) �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 6 Regular Meeting MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION High School Library, Monday, Dec. 14, 1992, 7:00 p.m. Members present: C. Wolff, President, J. Briggs, J. Krolik, B. Leep. Members absent: T. Spoelstra, R. Tobias, D. Tuckey. 1. Opening: The meeting was called to order by President Wolff at 7:00 p.m. A roll call vote was taken for attendance which is listed above. Administrators present: B. Black, B. Farnsworth, S. Hardy, B. Hynes, L. Lenz, Supt. Parks, and Supervisor Aldrich. 2. Minutes: A motion was made by Briggs and sup­ ported by Krolik to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1992 special meeting as presented. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 3. Bills: A motion was made by Krolik and sup­ ported by Briggs to approve the bills payable from the general fund in the amount of $71,619.21. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 4. Transfers to other accounts: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to transfer $203,379.97 from general fund to the payroll account for the November 25, 1992 payroll and $22.85 from the debt fund to general fund. Ayes: all present. 5. Communications: Supt. Parks reported that a letter had been received from the school attorneys in regard to proposed litigation against MPSERS in reference to retirement payments for workers' disability compensation. Consensus of the board was to table the matter until more information is available. Parks also reported that the district and school board had received a U.S. District Court summons in regard to a matter of disciplinary action. 6. Reports: On behalf of the board of education, President Wolff presented Helen Barlow with a retire­ ment gift in honor of her eighteen years of service as a bus driver for the district. Athletic Director Bill Farnsworth reported that next year the SMAA will be a seven team league with the addition of Dansville, Lansing Christian and Leslie. He also reported that the weight room is almost done and that they hope to have it ready for supervised after­ school use for students in January. Rick Spitzer, of the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, reported on the progress of the proposed track pro­ ject. He presented a plan for location of the new track at the jr/sr high school site and an estimated cost for the completed project. At this time the Boosters have approximately $40,000 toward the construction cost. They would like the Board to match that amount to complete the first phase of the construction. High school attendance and discipline reports were presented. Principal Larry Lenz also reported that the Dart Corporation of Mason had donated a Risograph machine to the high school. Supt. Parks will send a let­ ter of appreciation on behalf of the Board. Supt. Parks reported that an inservice has been scheduled for Friday, February 12, 1993 on mastery learning and learning styles. 7. NHS Toronto tour: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to approve the request made by Ward Rooks, on behalf of the National Honor Society, to plan a weekend trip to Toronto. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 8. Club approval: A motion was made by Leep to recognize and approve Earth Watch as a functioning club within the Maple Valley schools, supported by Krolik. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 9. Appeal of current policy/bus route: A motion was made by Briggs to table the appeal of the transportation policy/bus route until it could be discussed by the transportation committee and brought back to the board at the January meeting, supported by Leep. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 10. Policy manual: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to approve the policies for a second reading and approval at the January 11, 1993 regular meeting. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 11. Mileage rate: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to set the mileage rate allow­ ed for all employees at 25 cents per mile. Ayes: Briggs, Leep; nays, Krolik, Wolff. Motion failed. 12. Budget update: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Krolik to refer the updated budget to the finance committee. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 13. School car: The bids presented for the pur­ chase of a new school car were referred to the transportation committee for further study and con­ sideration of other options. 14. Resolutions: Kathryn Murphy - A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to adopt the resolution of commen­ dation and congratulations for Kathryn Murphy in recognition of her accomplishments in cross country. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. Kyle Booher - A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to adopt the resolution of com­ mendation and congratulations for Kyle Booher in recognition of his accomplishments in golf. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. Reinvest Am. - A motion was made by Leep and supported by Briggs to support the proclamation to reinvest in America. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 15. Service contract: A motion was made by Briggs to contract Lori West as a health care aide at the rate of $10 per hour, support by Leep. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 16. Bus driving position: A motion was made by Leep and supported by Krolik to hire Belinda Elliston to drive the new special education run when the stu­ dent is in attendance and giving her first call on sub routes when the student is not being transported. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 17. Resignation: Briggs made a motion to accept the resignation of Carolyn Trumble Frith from her position as a bus driver, supported by Krolik. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 18. Priority goals and objectives: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to approve the priority goals and objectives as presented by Supt. Parks. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 19. Closed session: A motion was made by Krolik and supported by Briggs to go into closed sesion for the purpose of discussing negotiations with the Ad­ ministrators' Association and central office secretarial contracts. Roll call vote — Ayes: Briggs, Krolik, Leep, Wolff; nays: none; absent: Spoelstra, Tobias, Tuckey. Time: 9:30 p.m. Open session resumed at 10:40. 20. Central office secretarial contracts: A motion was made by Briggs and supported by Leep to approve the contracts for Lorraine Joppie and Jill Booher as presented. Ayes: all present. Motion carried. 21. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Krolik and supported by Brigg s. Ayes: all present. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. THESE MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Have something to sell..advertise in The Maple Valley News... Reach over 4,500 area homes I �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 7 vv ,SS ^SS Binder Park Zoo needs you, to volunteer! w::W W yN yNJj NJj * JjS<S Sscs ;»&S &$ Maplewood Principal Nancy Potter led Cheryl Berry's fourth-graders in recitation of '"Twas the Night Before Christmas" at the holiday open house held Thu ursday evening at the school. Maplewood Elementary School holiday open house draws crowd I’^ns s mode byB^j ^^WitaiolB* lot Kothsyn IE5”sW(llSMOS!(l•iwmei. Awfaiwasmodebyfaih ih 9? t sopttfie resokrtionob arttaiis Im Kyle igtbi s rrc shments in goH. Ares: A notion wos modebylapt js io support the prodawtat ria Ayes: oil praert. ta dnct A motion wamii wi • 1 position: A motion «#■’ ^Kroliklofc^^ First-graders Katie Rothenberg and Dale Platte were among the students enjoying a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Thursday’s Christmas Open House at Vermontville's Maplewood Elementary. Hundreds of parents and others attended the evening event, which included a cookie exchange and tours of individual classrooms. ydail is nol grion conied. eIs<d d#1U' , r tolives®r Christmas Means More »<5*’ j>'*V No experience is necessary, but a personal interview must be completed before the classes begin. Anyone interested in taking the class should contact an education staff member at the zoo at (616) 979-1351 to schedule an interview. | Q Phase II f ^gljA Resale Clothing Tailoring We are accepting consignments UI:-ir>lAU: oppf ff FCC-J1 a-Jll1 and WU iIn:-tie_rr>Cl_lAoUth:_i_n__gII! & Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! & Wwe winll boe closed lfor tmh e Hnonliadays December 22 thru December 28 130 S. Main (*/}► (Across (rom Cappon’s in Nashville) OOjEX O* A1 /*7 / *7 A 1 W&WW&WW One of K rW.sipport byleep.Ap> Day Camp, Adventure Day programs, In-Zoo Tours, and Critter Carts, as well as volunteer for special events. All participants must be 18 years of age or older, and have an interest in people, animals, and conservation. o KSi* *!*< ■ risjsoWlkiMi: The Binder Park Zoo is looking for interested people to become docents (volunteers). Zoo docents need no prior experience, just a willingness to learn and teach. Beginning Jan. 19 and runn­ ing through Feb. 18, the zoo will hold two docent training courses — one during the day and one during the evening. The daytime training course will be held once a week on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The evening course will meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from b to 9 p.m. The courses in­ clude instruction in animal handling, information on Binder Park Zoo, background information on the zoo’s animals, ecology, and teaching techniques. There will be an orientation for both classes on Saturday, Jan. 16. Docents who are certified in this class will be eligible to participate in Zoomobile Outreach, Zooper Summer May the love of home and family be yours to cherish at the Miracle of Christmas I years to come Safe and soind since 1886 107 N. Main, Nashville 852-2050 foralltiie fastings ffiifg $hi!tk Mapes Family Florist — - many joys O of die holiday season, e is die e spirit of fellowship, O peace O 9 and the love that Ibis special time ofyear brings, A O At O Hastings City Bank we would like to take the time to express our hope that the spirit .a O of the holidays Q will be with you and yOlli’s, not onlyg during this joyous season, v but also w ISSS MEMBER FDIC �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 8 ‘The Shoemaker and the Elves’ MERRY CHRISTMAS puts students in Christmas mode TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOgp NIGHT Cheryl Berry's fourth-graders wished "A Merry Christmas to all" Wednesday as they practiced reciting Clement Moore's “Twas the Night Before Christmas" for presentation at Maplewood school's open house Thursday evening. Principal Nancy Potter directed the production. Elves dance and sing while others join the act in a rehearsal of "The Shoemaker and the Elves," by the Berry Bunch. The Maplewood fourth-graders in Cheryl Berry's class were slated to present the German folk tale to an audience of parents Monday afternoon. How the world celebrates the holidays back to the Romans. Decorating trees probably started in Alsace in 1605. Even if your family doesn’t opt for a traditional celebra­ tion, chances are you observe certain regional customs. In By Alison Ashton How does your family celebrate the holidays? If you adorn the house with evergreen boughs, you’re observing a tradition that goes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS NOTICE: Change in tax collection hours. December: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Sat., Fridays, Dec. 4, 11, 18, 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in my home. No Wednesday collection on Dec. 2, 9 and 16. Jan. & Feb. 10 a’.m. to 1 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. No Wed. collection. All tax collection will be at my home or by mail. Loretta Pixley Castleton Twp. Treasurer 495 Sunset Nashville, MI 49073 Simplify Your No Monthly Payments & 0% Interest 'til May '931* Treat someone in your family to the best Christmas gift ever. One that keeps on giving for years to come. The time for buying couldn’t be better. Get the best “off-season’’ offer from your Simplicity dealer... pay a required down payment, with no monthly payments and 0% interest till next May*. The versatility, durability and performance of Simplicity products are world renowned. And, you can always pick future gifts from a wide array of useful, convenient attachments. Outdoor Power Equipment OI992 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. Sec your Simplicity Dealer today for the merriest Christmass ever. Mth your detierfor complete deleili. TROWBRIDGE’S Auto Ports & Service Center 130 S. Main, Vermontville Phone 726-0569 OPEN: Monday-Friday 7 to 7; Saturday 8 to 5 the Southwest, you might light a walkway with cheerful luminaries (which are easy to make by nestling a candle in sand in a paper bag). In Louisiana, where French traditions are strong, children anxiously await the arrival of Pere Noel in a sled drawn by alligators. Other Southern families incorporate magnolia leaves in their decorations. In the Midwest, trees are hung with fragrant applesauce-andcinnamon ornaments. If you want to investigate holiday history or incorporate regional customs into your celebrations, there are a number of books to help. “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” by the editors of Country Home magazine (Meredith Books) highlights regional celebrations, as well as history. “Christmas in the Heartland” by Marcia Adams (Potter) focuses on Midwestern traditions, while “Southern Christmas” by Emyl Jenkins (Crown) honors the holiday in Dixie. Why December? Although Christmas is the holiday designated to celebrate the birth of Christ, there is no record of the exact date of his birth. So why celebrate in December? Historians speculate that the Christian holiday gradually replaced an ancient Roman winter festival called Satur­ nalia, when people gathered to celebrate the end of the harvest season. They prepared special meals, decorated their homes with greenery and exchanged gifts. Sound familiar? However, Christmas wasn’t always a popular holiday in America. Puritans of the 17th and 18th centuries refused to celebrate the holiday because it isn’t found in the scriptures. And in 17th century Boston, holiday observers were fined. English colonists who did celebrate weren’t in the habit of exchanging gifts. It was the German im­ migrants of the 19th century who helped make the holiday a popular religious and folk celebration. Santa by any name American children love Santa Claus, and good children all over the world ex­ pect someone to bring them gifts. British children hang their stockings on Christmas Eve in anticipation of Father Christmas. French kids put their shoes in front of the fireplace. If they’ve been good all year, Pere Noel fills them with gifts. Meanwhile, the family attends midnight Mass, followed by a late meal called Le reveillon. Russian children look for­ ward to visits from Grand­ father Frost. In Germany, children receive sweet treats from St. Nicholas on Dec. 6, St. Nicholas also visits children in the Netherlands on Dec. 6, but he is accompanied by a Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: January 6 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Dairies Restaurant, Alto. January 7 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Hastings Township Hall, 9 a.m. - Review and 1 p.m. - test. January 13 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. January 16 - Central Michigan Family Ag Day, Lakewood High School. January 18 - Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Maple Leaf Grange, call 948-4862 for details. January 20 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. January 23 - Central Michigan Beef Cow/Calf Workshop, 9:30 a.m., Clarksville, Experimental Station. rather nefarious sidekick, Swarte Piet (Black Pete), who serves as a reminder of Holland’s past occupation by Spain. Epiphany (Jan. 6) is gift­ giving time in Spain and Italy. On Jan. 5, Spanish kids leave their shoes by a window and wake in the morning to find the Wise Men have left them small gifts (it helps if they leave treats for the Wise Men’s hungry camels). Le Befana, a kind old witch, br­ ings presents to children in Continued on next page— SPECIALS For That Last Minute Gift! Patches & Posies (517) 726-1350 • 152 S. Main St., Vermontville Margaret’s Beauty Shop - HOLIDAY HOURS Open 22, 23, 24 and 29, 30, 31st of December Closed Saturday, December 26, and January 2nd Regular Hours Wednesday thru Saturday 9-? OWNER/OPERATOR CHRIS NORTON e Phone ... 852-0833 CHRISTMAS HOURS ... Christmas Eve: Closing at 1:00 p.m. Christmas Day: Closed Saturday, Dec. 26: Open NEW YEAR’S EVE HOURS: New Year’s Eve: Closing at 1:00 p.m. New Year’s Day: Closed • Sat., Jan. 2: Open The Ole Cookstove FAMILY RESTAURANT 174 South Main, Vermontville Phone 517-726-1144 Come and dine — you will not go away hungry! �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 9 There are no rules when it comes to Christmas dinner One of the greatest joys of Christmas is sitting down with family and friends to a festive meal. Many families celebrate with the traditional American holiday dinner: Turkey with all the trimmings. And some families have traditions all their own. If you want to kick the turkey habit, but haven’t had any family recipes passed on to you, maybe you should dazzle your family with something totally different. Duck can serve as a delightful focal point to a holiday meal. It’s delicious, and the meat doesn’t dry up like turkey tends to do. The duck recipe below is made with the famous Catalan sauce, picada, which is used to thicken and flavor the broth. The recipes below are reproduced from Mediterranean Cookery by Claudia Roden (Alfred A. Knopf). DUCK WITH PEARS Serves 6 1 6 1 2 1 2 •'“hh SJ Jj^^i j^^i duck weighing about 2.25 kg (5 lb), cut into 6 pieces or 6 breasts or legs Olive oil unripe pears, peeled and cut in half cinnamon stick onions, sliced carrot, sliced ripe tomatoes, peeled, de­ seeded and cut into pieces Pinch of dried thyme Salt Brown the duck pieces in 2 table­ spoons of oil in a frying pan. The duck will lose quite a lot of fat which should be discarded. Cover the pears in water and boil them with the cinnamon for about 20 minutes or until tender. Do not let them fall apart. Reserve the cooking liquid. To make the sauce, cook the onions, carrot and tomatoes in 3 tablespoons of oil until they soften. Add the thyme, salt, brandy and the stock or water plus about the same quantity of cooking liq­ uid from the pears and simmer for about 30 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan, add the duck and cook gently for about 45 minutes or until the duck is tender. To make the picada, pound the gar­ lic and almonds to a paste with a pestle and mortar, or use a blender. Stir this mixture into the duck sauce and cook for 10 minutes longer. Serve the duck pieces with the sauce poured over them and decorate with the warmed pear halves. Serves 6 EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. kg (2 lb) asparagus Salt 90 ml (3J4 fl oz) olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar or the juice of 'A lemon White pepper Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped 1 Rinse the asparagus. Peel away any hard skin and cut off the tough ends. Tie them up in bundles and simmer in salted water until you can pierce the stalks with a pointed knife. Depending on their quality and size this can take from a few minutes to more than 30 minutes. Lift out the bundles and drain well. Beat the olive oil with the vinegar or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve the asparagus with this sauce poured over and sprinkled with parsley. PC922811 SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS Mi For the picada: 3-4 garlic cloves 50 g (2oz) blanched almonds, toasted ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP liiMiniitt 125 ml (4 fl oz) Spanish brandy 300 ml (10 fl oz) meat or chicken stock or water • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line ot... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWd EQUIPMENTS DO OUP OWN WORK lofltfito ^11!* m5^1 5u®* ,. lSfJ RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A’ SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-008B 10076 NASH VILLE HWY. VERMONTVILUB From previous page------Italy. Other celebrations There are plenty of related celebrations throughout the holidays. The Swedes honor St. Lucia on Dec. 13 as a celebration of light at the beginning of a Tong, dark winter. At daybreak, the family’s youngest daughter dons a crown of candles and serves the family St. Lucia buns. Vermontville Hardware Holiday Hours Closing Early Christmas Eve Closed Christmas Day Closed Dec. 25th and Dec. 26th Closing Early New Year’s Eve .Closed New Year’s Day ALSO: We will be closed Sundays until April VERMONTVILLE HARDWARES 131 S. MAIN, VERMONTVILLE, Ml HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 6:00 Saturday 8:30-5:00 4 Almost 15 million AfricanAmericans observe Kwanzaa, a seven-day holiday that honors family, community and culture. It starts Dec. 26 and ends New Year’s Day. Started in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is an adaptation of African first-fruit celebrations. Families gather for seven nights to discuss principles to live by (unity, self­ determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith), exchange small gifts and light a candle on the seven-branch kinara. Kirt Petersen, who recently opened M-66 Tire Service in Woodbury, has tires and more tires, as well as automotive accessories and service which are offered in the new business located north of the M-50 intersection on M-66. Petersen opens M-66 Tire Service in Woodbury, plans expansion M-66 Tire Service opened in November in Woodbury, located on M-66, north of its M-50 intersection. Owner Kirt Petersen has been a resident of Nashville for the past 10 years, a former resident of Hastings and an experienced businessman. The store will stock car and truck accessories and handle services such as oil changes, and carry batteries and shocks for sale, as well as tires. The store stocks Goodyear, Cooper and Dayton tires, but Petersen stresses that he can get any tire a customer wants, including tires for motorcycles, A.T.V.’s and lawn mow­ ers. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. or whenever on Satur­ day, "as long as I'm busy," says Petersen. M-66 Tire is having a grand opening sale through January. "We plan on having more accessories and doing more service in the future, says Petersen. Kirt and his wife Kathy, who does the books for the business, have a son, Kirt II, nine months old. Petersen hopes to have a dealer's license for cars in January. For Rent HOME FOR LEASE ON RIVER IN NASHVILLE 525 Reed Street 3-bedroom, large fenced yard, energy efficient newer appances, appliances, one year lease. References. $495 p per month. Available January 15. 510-229-3679. ONE BEDROOM house in town, attached garage, ideal for retired or eldery. 852-2031, leave message. Home ImpruyementHeadguarters • Tools • Plumbing • Electrical Hardware • Drywall • Insulation • Cook & Dunn Paints • Merillat Cabinetry • Roofing • Siding • Andersen Windows • Paneling • Dimension Lumber • Treated Lumber See Us For • • Delivery • Planning Estimates • Savings HOLIDAY HOURS: CHRISTMAS HOURS: Thursday, Dec. 24 • Closing at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 25 - Closed • Sat., Dec. 26 ■ Closed NEW YEARS HOURS: Thurs., Dec. 31 ■ Closing at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1 - Closed • Sat., Jan. 2 • Closed HOME OWNERS! we care about your credit problems. Money to loan, pay property taxes, IRS Hens stop fore­ closures, slow credit okay, refinancing and purchases, cash out on non-owner oc­ cupied. WE ALSO BUY LAND CONTRACTS! If you have been turned down, call... Austin Mortgage — GRAND RAPIDS — 616-940-6077 LUMBER YARD 219 S. State, Nashville ^2-0882 iw (EBOK CREDIT ( WWAWCUIC AVAMIlt �The Maple Volley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 22, 1992 — Page 10 Barry County Commission on Aging menu Maple Valley High School WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Wednesday, Dec. 23 Beef aujus, French green beans, scalloped potato, muffin/margarine, mandarine oranges. Thursday, Dec. 24 All sites closed. Friday, Dec. 25 All sites closed. Monday, Dec. 28 Swedish meatballs, red potato, diced tomato, bread, peaches. TUESDAY, DEC. 22 • Fresh., J,.V., Va.r. Basketball, Home, Bath, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23 • Christmas Assembly 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR MONDAY, JAN. 4 • Jr. Hi. B,asket.ball 7th Home, 8th Away, Olivet, 4:30 p.m. • JV and Var. Volleyball, Away, Dansville, 5:30 p.m. From Our Readers Council actions leave much to be desired To the editor: We read in the Maple Valley News Dec. 8 about the town meeting several of us have attended. We found no mention that many in the audience did not agree with Mr. Spelman’s assessment of village needs. We agree with the statement that there is a breakdown of Village Council unerstanding and we will add cooperation, lack of truly wanting public input in past meetings. We have been harrassed, shouted at and have never seen a more poorly run meeting than Dec. 10 by our present president, with input of council members. For example, the Village Council sometime ago took Mrs. Green to court on the junk ordinance and closed up a prospective future site of a small industry or possible sale of it. But they did manage to put Mrs. Green’s son in jail and clean up a few cars. They spent $30,000 or more of taxpayers’ money. We would like an honest ac­ counting for how much was spent and why. A large group of people came to the council to find out what was going on and if a more simple conclusion could be reached. We were told to wait while the council went into a special session next door, and they would answer our questions when they got back. We waited for a half hour. They appeared and adjourned the meeting, leaving us with our mouths open. We have never been told exactly how much or why the village was fined by the state of Michigan. The council for several years has been dealing with the Baptist Church for one reason or another, alley closings, parking lots and street parking. It seems more like church harrassment than city business. The 800 to 1,000 people who attend the church could probably do more good for the community then any single group. According to the Maple Valley News, coun­ cilman Richard Chaffee stated the mill pond was a swamp. Then they proceeded to put two D.N.R. public fishing sites on the river. In the News dated Nov. 171 JOI] TO JILL We wish to take this time to thank you, our patrons for your support during the past year. The Village Hair Port 470 East Main Street Vermontville 726-0257 Hours! 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Some evenings by appointment. COBET we read that the golf course owners Tim and Alice Boucher were going to ask for rezoning and planned to ex­ pand along the south side of the course and Kellogg Street for 22 condominiums, with traffic spilling onto Kellogg Street. On Nov. 13, people living in the area were asked, by let­ ter, to attend a Dec. 10 public hearing. Upon appearing at the meeting, we found the council did not really care to find out what public opinion was. Most of the neighbors were against the rezoning but were willing to work with the owners an and counc council on a more controlled smaller expansion, but they were, most of the time, shouted down. The room was full, but they would not set more chairs up. Many people stood, including peo­ ple in their late 80s. Absolute­ ly no respect. They could only see the $9,000 tax money coming in. The added part-time police, car use, insurance, gas and oil and wear and tear, maintenance on pumper sta­ tion, new roads and other related repairs will more than eat up any new customers or tax money. The presentation given by Ronna Boucher stated that one half million dollars would overflow into the village. We see nothing but higher taxes, more maintenance, more police cost, pollution runoff into river, wetlands destruc­ tion and traffic congestion. It looks as if the 127 RV park, housing office, recreation hall, coin operated laundry, expanded clubhouse, showers and convenient store are more or less a self-contained unit with very little overflow into the village. They even have their own Real Estate Sales Co. Nashville Kellogg Street neighborhood: Mrs. Shirley * Langham, Mr. Donald Langham, Mr. Mike Snyder, ’ Mrs. Karen Snyder, Emery Bennett, Betty Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Irish, Winona r White, Fred White, Janet Jar­ man, James M. Jarman. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 1%” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks 2”-5” Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0377. 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville Tuesday, Dec. 29 Chicken cordon, parsley potato, asparagus, bread, pudding. Events Wednesday, Dec. 23 Delton, Christmas party; Coloring contest winners named Maple Valley News Color­ ing Contest winners were: Jamie Corwin, age 4, of Nashville, $25, first place; Jerrico Ashcroft, 6, of Nashville, $20, second; and Andrea Jarvie, $4, of Ver­ montville, $10, third. Lori Owen, 10, of Nashville, $25, first; Justin Smith, 9, of Nashville, $20, second; and Samantha Allen, 8!6, of Nashville, $10, third. Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. C&W TOOlSALts GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-6 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 closed. Monday, Dec. 28 Hastings, cards. Tuesday, Dec. 29 All sites puzzles; Delton, Unique Washtub Trio. Vermontville Scouts have winter‘camp out’ Dec. 11 Yankee Springs was the site of a winter campout by Troop 648 of Vermontville. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 11, to Sunday the 13th, six scouts from the area entertain­ ed various challenges from their leaders. The scouts who participated were Ben Carrigan, Jason Grasman, Jonathon Kay, Travis McIntyre, Charles Strong and Jim Thornton. A six-mile hike was made to the “Devils Soup Bowl” from the Chief Noonday Outdoor Center. Scouts were required to make maps, describe climatic conditions, take com­ pass bearings and use their First Aid training to assist an “injured” hiker. All scouts had an opportuni­ ty to share in cooking, cleanup and other support activities. After a church service and a flag ceremony on Sunday, scouts returned to Vermontville. Maple Valley Lion matmen drop two in double dual meet Maple Valley Valley last lost two Tuesday evening dual meets at home to Lakewood and St. Johns. The Vikings defeated Lion jayvees beat Lansing Christian The Maple Valley basket­ ball team traveled to Lansing Christian Dec. 15 and defeated the Pilgrims, 67-57. The Lions jumped out to the early lead, 18-13, after one and led 32-28 at the half. In the second half they built a 15-point lead midway through the third, but the Pilgrims fought back to within seven, 47-40, at the end of three. The Lions then outscored them 20-17 in the fourth to seal the win. Four Lion players scored in double figures. Keith Carpenter led the way with 17 points, Aaron Tobias added 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Jeff Pennington and Dick Baker added 10 points each. The JV’s record is now 2-1. The next game will be tonight at home against Bath. Alumni cage tourney set Maple Valley alumni basketball players are invited to take part in an alumni basketball tournament Satur­ day, Dec. 26. To register to play, or for information, call Tony Joostbems at 852-9431 after 5 p.m. For Sale TOOLS * Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exercise, crafts; Nashville, Old Timers. Thursday, Dec. 24 - All sites closed. Friday, Dec. 25 - All sites HARTFORD 1966 12x65 2 bedroom, roomy, very little hall­ way, ideal for beginning family/ single person. Stove, refrigera­ tor, washer/dryer, at Thornapple Lake Estate, Nashville. $5,000 or best offer. 616-763-9609. NEW CRAZY QUILTS, crocheted afghans, rag rugs, and baby quilts, nice for gifts. 517-852-9057.______________ PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Maple Valley 60-12, but lost to St. Johns 37-27. The Lions also lost to St. Johns, 54-12. Viking wrestlers who won by pins in their match with Maple Valley were Phil Root (103 pounds), Tom Williams (119), Carl Fedewa (145), Marty Landes (189) and heavyweight Jeff Briggs. All of them occurred in the first period, and the pins by Fedewa and Landes came in less than a minute. Chad Baitinger (140) and Josh Darling (160) won by a 13-4 and 13-3 major deci­ sions and Andy Michaud (152) won by an 8-6 decision over Dan Finkler. Winning by forfeits for Lakewood were Jerry Jordan (125), Andy Coates (130) and Dusty Seavolt (171). Maple Valley wrestlers Adam Harris (112) and Grant Simpson (135) both won by forfeits. Maple Valley wrestlers winning against St. Johns were Simpson, on a 3:16 pin, and Harmon, who pinned his opponent in just 16 seconds. I would like to wish all community members a merry Christmas and a happy new year on behalf of the Maple Valley schools. My wish for each of you is that you might be blessed by the spirit of the Christmas season and the one whose birthday we celebrate. I also hope that you are looking forward to the new year with optimism and anticipation. Your school, in cooperation with other area schools and ser­ vice organizations, has programs and services designed to meet the needs of all age groups. We invite and encourage you to include us in your resolutions and plans for the new year. We are in the business of helping community members to improve their vocational and avocational interests and needs, as well as their knowledge base. Please see our current newsletter for a listing of opportunities. It will be in your mailbox soon. If we have not listed a program or service which you want or need, please bring it to our attention. We appreciated the involvement and support of many community members in 1992. Let’s plan to meet and work together to be all that we can be in 1993. The holiday season is here, and thanks to all of you we’re looking forward to another great year! /M-66 TlRE. On M-66 in Woodbury —just north ofrailroad tracks 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa, MI 48849 Kirt Petersen, Owner (616) 374-1200 �PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME. You can place your classified ad in any of J-Ad Graphics eight publications 24 hours a day 7 days a week by calling... 948-4450 on your touch-tone phone to place a classified. rates and deadlines. IRKeflJUOQD ^news Press [31 for business hours. -------------- TO PLACE AN AD...-----The Sun and News mRPLE VALLEY newsg You will be asked to give your phone number. Your full name spelling your last. Your full address, You will be asked under which classification headline do you wish to run your ad. seenstbeiow. ^{s~| Which paper or combination of papers, when and how long, do you wish the ad(s) to run. Y&1 Recite your ad the way you would like it to appear in the paper spelling out brand names. CLASSIFICATION HEADINGS Banner For Sale Automotive Pets Farm Real Estate Recreation Miscellaneous Jobs Wanted Lost & Found Garage Sale Community Notices Bingo Personals In Memoriam Household For Sale Business Service Help Wanted Thank You Wanted Th&nk YOU,,, for using Classified 24. It is our hopes that this service has made it more convenient for you. If you require assistance please feel free to call our office at 945-9554. ROTARY DIAL CUSTOMERS If you have rotdry service with your local phone co. but have a touch tone phone, you can still com­ municate with this system by dialing the number above then after your call is answered switch the "pulse/fone" switch to tone and you're ready to begin recording. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville. Tuesday, December 22, 1992 Page 12 Vermontville Grocery — and — Fresh Meat Market Ph. 726-0640 Open 8 am-8 pm Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-6 pm Sat.; 9 am-3 pm Sun. Farmer Peet Boneless whole or Half ft | Open 8 am - 6 pm Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas Day PRICES GOOD THRU SATURDAY, DEC. 26, 1992 Standing Assorted Grade "A” Rib RoastI Turkeys Bonanza nHwaam m„ss3 ‘‘May God Bless Your Family During This Holiday Season 69' p __$_1I—89a. Boneless Canadian Boneless Pork Cod Loin Roast Rare”, fully seasoned pre-packaged 11-12 lb. avg. . % % $49M PRODUCE Sweet Louisiana Yams 33 * 99 J3i 9* IM 10 lbs. Michigan Russet Baking Potatoe A Wash. Red or Golden Delicious Apples A GROCERIES 1 lb. Qtrs. Imperial M3J 9A e’a1o"a McDonald Dairy 9C1 aa"a 8 oz. Pillsbury ’eIa3z9a beverages] 16 oz. McDonald Dairy Sour cream 39* i 9 A9tv g Green Beans * 7? 2.8 oz. Durkee French Fried Onions 9®§ raauldpnKs ins w w S BAKERY 16 ct. Oven Fresh Holiday 16 oz. McDonald Dairy Dinner R SSr Chip Dip McDonald Dairy 2//$’«I .. pints ( 2 Liters EFFECTIVE 12-21 THRU 12-26, 1992 on ONE 12.3 oz. package ONLY. anm ofhr a ubtto n oat cam. m nmoua. KnuitMtiincG suits comfuky <m ran m am,, v, ®«togcCom(w» t>tau Wogg Compm, Buy One, Get One 99 FREE ) Save Good only at 16 oz. Del Monte Cut 45 ct. Kleenex Fruit Drink OF mF gal. g Crescent McDonald Dairy $rt*9!39 Rolls Egg Nog qu Whip Cream 2 lb. Domino’s Powdered or Brown Co.rz-iscoOi $’0V99* 64 oz., Pre-Priced s3.29 89® i 99® I Cream Cheese 20 oz. Thank You Liquid All Detergent DAIRY 8 oz. Kraft Philadelphia Margarine Cherry Pie Filling II II I I 9 SAVE *1.00 on any 24 oz. or 26 oz. can of Hills Bros.® Ground Coffee H0138093 Ii VIKitMalt.i 8400100 I H>R RI-DI-MimON --m MAIL TO;; Ii Wl-I-K <IF 12 21 M2 12 261 | ONLY AT VI-RMONTVILIJ*: GR<X* IN-AD COUPON � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/806/MapleValleyNews_1992-12-29.pdf 8fcd757901bef730f63d95a54fc8e2ce PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH SI HASTINGS, Ml 490581893 bulk rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Hwtings^fl 49058 Permit No. 7 1 ic Library :h Street . 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. N. Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058 P.O. Box A, Nashville, Michigan Phone 945-9554 (Hastings) The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Vol. 121 - No. 22 — Tuesday, December 29, 1992 Nashville Council hires part-time village engineer A cec check for ora$,000bequestprovdedntew a $2,000 bequest provided in the will o of Lovisa ovsa((“Peggy") eggy) Everts vertswas presented last week by her nephew, Kenneth Meade Sr., to Putnam Public Library. Accepting the check is Librarian Deidra Bryans. The gift will pay for a new Konica copier. Putnam Library purchases new copier with local bequest by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer A bequest of $2,000 from former Nashville resident Lovisa (“Peggy”) Everts has enabled Putnam Public Library to purchase a new Konica copier. Presentation of the check was made last week by Miss Everts’ nephew, Kenneth Meade Sr. of Nashville. Everts also provided a $2,000 gift to the Nashville United Methodist Church and an equal amount for the Heritage Hill Bible Church at Assyria. She was bom near Assyria and lived there until about age 10, when her family moved to Nashville. Her father, Floyd F. Everts, ran a local meat market and her mother, Belle N. (Bivens) Everts, “ran the town,” jokes Meade. Belle Everts once was presi­ dent of the Nashville Board of Education and was an active member of the Woman’s Literary Club, which in 1923 organized Putnam Public Library by authority of the Village Council. Peggy Everts was graduated from Nashville school in 1922, attended Barry County Normal and taught in several rural Barry County schools before continuing her educa­ tion at Western State Teachers College (now Western Michigan University) at Kalamazoo and Wayne University (now Wayne State) at Detroit, majoring in art. She taught art at inner-city Detroit public schools until her retirement and wrote a text on art, remembers her nephew. “Her allegiance has always been to Nashville,” said Meade. He noted that while living in See Bequest offered, Page 2 by Susan Hinckley Staff Writer Paul T. Spelman of Grand Rapids, a semi-retired profes­ sional engineer, was hired Monday evening by the Nashville Village Council to work on special projects. He will be paid $1 per year, plus $32 per hour for actual hours worked. Spelman has been helping the village on a volunteer basis for several months. He was instrumental in helping Nashville recently secure a $255,000 grant from the State of Michigan for water and sewer system improvements, and is heading development of Nashville’s Strategic Study to seek ways to improve the community. Born in Boston, Mass., Spelman is a registered pro­ fessional engineer in Michigan and Wisconsin. After serving as a flying office in the U.S. 8th Air Force in combat over Europe during World War II, he was graduated in 1949 from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He has had graduate studies at MSC, the University of Michigan and the University ofWisconsin in bacteriology and design of water and sewer treatment plants. Since 1975, Spelman has worked on special projects for Progressive Architects, Engineers and Planners of Grand Rapids. Engineer Paul Spelman, seen here at a recent Strategic Study meeting in Nashville, was hired last week by the Village Council to work on special pro­ jects on a part-time basis. . Earlier, he was service director for the city of Grand Rapids, and prior to that was city engineer and public ser­ vice director for the City of Wyoming. In 1951-52 he was city manager and city engineer for Grand Ledge. In a related matter last week Monday evening, council went into executive session to discuss possible purchase of land for location of a new municipal well that will be paid for by the recentlyapproved state grant, which came from the state Depart­ ment of Commerce under the “Rebuild Michigan’’ program. In other business, council: — Asked Trustee Richard Chafee to attend the next meeting of the local Transfer­ Recycling Board to present a request from Vermontville Township to become a par­ ticipating member of the facility on Cosgrove Street now operated by the Village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. — Agreed to pay half the $60 cost of removing a tree stump from Putnam Park. The Nashville Lions Club, which had cut the tree as a communi­ ty service project, will pay the balance of the stump removal fee^ In This Issue..; • Nashville Assembly of God Church welcomes new pastor • Two M.V. matmen are champions at Middleville wrestling meet • Maple Leaf Grange serves many at annual Christmas dinner �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1992 — Page 2 Area Boy Scout becomes ‘Eagle’ Eric Brace,. who was ac­ cepted as Eagle Scout last May by Chief Okemos (Coun­ cil and by the National Coun­ cil in July, was-honored Oct. 24 in a ceremony at the Sun­ field United Methodist Church. Many special guests were in attendance, including District Commissioner Ron Wells, Senior District Executives Melinda Young and Dennis Cates, Ingham County Magistrate James Pahl, Eagle Scout Paul Quigley, Scoutmaster James Dumond, Webelos from Den 2, the members of Troop 157 and many parents, friends and relatives. James Pahl presented awards and certificates from President George Bush, TOOLS * Air compressors, air tools, air accessories, socket sets, power tools, auto equipment, body tools, woodworking equipment, tool boxes and cabinets, drill press and ac­ cessories, vises, fans. c&w tBOI.SAI.T .. s GENERAL MERCHANDISE 3 Miles North of 1-96 on M-66 Ionia, Ml • 616-527-2724 Governor John Epgler, U,S. Representative1 Hdward Wolpe, State Senator John Schwarz and State Represen­ tative Frank Fitzgerald. He also received commendation from Sons of the Union Veterans and a special scarf clip from C. Paul Letts, an Eagle Scout for 63 years. To obtain the rank of Eagle Eric had to earn 21 merit badges. The 11 required ones were first aid, safety, lifesav­ ing, swimming, camping, personal management, com­ munications, environmental science and citizenship in the community, world and nation. The 10 nonrequired he took were archery, aviation, canoeing, computers, draf­ ting, farm mechanics; Indian lore, mammals study, stamp BEQUEST OFFERED from frontpage— Detroit, his aunt spent sum­ mers at the Meade family’s Hillcrest Cabin at High Hill Lake near Assyria. She con­ tinued to live in Detroit after her retirement, residing in the same inner-city apartment house that had been her home for some 60 years before her death in 1989. collecting, and wilderness survival. He has had to do many com com-­ munity service projects such as paper drives, food drives, blood drives, helped at River Inn Foster Care, and helped to raise money for cystic fibrosis and to save Camp North woods. For Eagle he had to plan and execute one big service project. He decided to do the Bicycle Safety Rodeo in April 1991 and despite the 35 degree weather, 35 kids show­ ed up. Since making Eagle he has earned fishing, reptiles, nature, metalwork, and fish and wildlife management badges to qualify for a bronze palm. Last summer Eric worked at Boy Scout Camp Nor­ thwoods as a counselor and plans to do so again next sum­ mer. He is also den chief for Webelos Den 2, troop guide for Troop 157, involved in the Lakewood High School Band, National Honor Society and the Order of the Arrow. Eric’s parents are Keith and Robin Brace of Sunfield. His grandparents are George and Hilma Brace of Nashville, Robert Rumfield of Sunfield, and Joan Rumfield of Lansing. Winners in the 1992 pinata-making contest held annually for first-year Spanish students at MVHS were (from left) Pete Kellepourey, first place; Leah Sleeper, se­ cond; Derek Graham, third; Chris Miller, fourth; and Josh Cerny, fifth. M. V. High Spanish class pinata contest winners announced For the past 19 years, Shan­ non Fineout’s first-year Spanish students at Maple Valley High School, have marked the Christmas season by participating in a pinata making contest. The students begin working at home before Thanksgiving to design and construct the festive candy-filled containers traditionally suspended from ceiling at holiday celebrations in Mexico. The highlight of the occasion in that country is for children to take turns sw­ inging a stick to try to break open the pinata to spill the candy. There is no limit to the im­ agination of Fineout’s students, who bring in unique papier-mache creations short­ ly before Christmas for classroom judging. Winners of the 1992 contest were an­ nounced last week. Pete Kellepoury took first place with his “Charlotte Hornet.” Leah Sleeper earned second place with her-“Mexican troll.” Derek Graham was third for his “Sonic Hedgehog,” Chris Miller fourth for his “Go-Go the Do­ Do Bird,” and Josh Cerny fifth for a “Spectacular Sun. ” About 80 students par­ ticipated in the contest. All entries were on display the week before Christmas, suspended overhead in Fineout’s classroom. Local woman named to Ferris ‘Who’s Who’ Church Schedules ST. CYRIL CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sun. Mass............ 9:30 a.m. Holy Day Masses celebrated at 6:00p.m. REV. LEON POHL VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Morn, Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main, Vermontville Sunday School ...,10 a.m. Church Service ...... 11 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North State, Nashville FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY Corner of Kalamo Highway and Ionia Road Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sun. Night Service . .6 p.m. A.M. Worship....... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship........ 6 p.m. Wednesday Night: Bible Study.......... 6:30 p.m. REV. RICHARD COFFING PASTOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship. 11 a.m. Evening Worship......6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........ 7 p.m. REV. ALVIN EASTMAN A.M. Worship....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.... ..11 a.m. Sunday: Youth Fellowship 6 p.m. PASTOR KENNETH R. VAUGHT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner of Gresham and Mulliken Highways Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School... 10:15 a.m. REV. BOB KERSTEN Nicole Spaulding of Nashville is among the 88 Ferris State University students selected for inclusion in the 1992 edition of “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Spaulding is enrolled in the FSU College of Business. Students are chosen for listing in the annual directory by campus nominating com­ mittees and directory editors on the basis of academic achievements, service to the community, leadership in ex­ tracurricular activities and potential for continued success. The directory was first published in 1934. Listings now include students from more than 1,400 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Colum- bia and several foreign nations. Ferris State University is Michigan’s premier applied polytechnic university, pro­ viding career-oriented educa­ tion to over 12,000 students. More than 120 undergraduate programs, three master’s QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE M-79 West Sunday School....10:00 a.m. Worship....... 11:00 a.m. After School Special..... Wed., 4 p.m. PASTOR JAMES C. NOGGLE 616-945-9392 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sun. School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service ...11 am. P.M. Service ............. 7 p.m. Wed. Service....... .7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Assistant... Don Roscoe FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 110 S. Main, Vermontville Morning Worship . .11 a.m, Church School ...... 11 a.m. Fellowship Time After Worship REV. SUSAN WORD degrees and two doctorates are offered at FSU’s 600-acre campus in Big Rapids. A number of programs are also, offered at off-campus loca­ tions in Traverse City, Dowagiac, Flint, and the new Applied Technology Center in Grand Rapids. We're ringing in the New Year with gratitude for all your support in the past! TONI’S STYLE SHOP 111 N. Main St., Nashville, MI JlX WALK-INS WELCOME • 852-9192 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to ?; Sat. 8 to 12 Noon /I 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Worshi ......... 7 REV. ALAN METTLER PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OFBARRYVILLE 6043 Scott Rd. (M-79) A.M. Worship...... 9:30 a.m. Sun. School.......... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study Thurs..7:30 p.m. PASTOR JAMES NOGGLE 517-852-1993 OUR LADY OF HOPE CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass 14275 M-50 East Alto 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month at 6:30 p.m. (616) 765-3094 (after 7 p.m.) FATHER FRANCISCO MAPLE GROVE BIBLECHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (Vz mi. East of M-66, 5 mi south of Nashville) Sunday School ...... 10 a.m. A.M. Service.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR MARVIN POTTER �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, >992 — Page 3 Antone E. Totten Obituaries Ivan ‘Ike’Jay Babcock HASTINGS - Ivan “Ike” Jay Babcock, 77, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Decem­ ber 22, 1992 at his residence. Mr. Babcock was born on September 26, 1915 in Elk Rapids, the son of Horace H. and Sarah M. (Buckner) Babcock. He moved to Nash­ ville and graduated from Nash­ ville High School in 1934. He served in the United States Army Air Corp, from 1944 to 1946. He was a former Postmaster of Nashville from 1950 to 1953. He moved to Hastings in 1962. He owned and operated the Babcock Oil Company from 1962 to 1976. Mr. Babcock was married to Phyllis H. Corrigan on Febru­ ary 9, 1937. He was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital for the past three years. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and Knights of Columbus. Mr. Babcock is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Hastings; two sons, Raymond J. Babcock, C. Patrick and wife, Patricia Babcock; one daught­ er and husband, Mrs. Rocky (Terri) Pease; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Forrest C. Babcock of Nashville, Bill N. Babcock of Lake Charles, Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Babcock was preceded in death by two brothers, Farrel Babcock in 1991 and Versile Babcock in 1992. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, December 26 at St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Charles H. Fischer offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or a char­ ity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS Antone E. Totten, 78, ofW. Court Street, passed away Sunday, Decem­ ber 20, 1992 at his residence. Mr. Totten was bom May 19, 1914 in Cedar Run. He attended Cedar Run schools and moved to Hastings in 1947. Mr. Totten married Rose Nelson in 1939. She preceded him in death. He then married Emma Jean Moore on June 24, 1962. She preceded him in death on April 9, 1992. He was employed at Michi­ gan Carton in Battle Creek from 1952 to 1976. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Post 8260. Mr. Totten is survived by two sons: Elgin L. (Delphia) Totten of Nashville, Elwood E. (Barbara) Totten ofIndianapolis, Indiana; three daughters: Mrs. Tom (Joy) Farrah, Janet Decker, both of Hastings, and Mrs. Ralph (Peggy) Vaccaro of Battle Creek; one step daughter, Mrs. David (Gloria) Preston of Hastings, one step son, Gary (Vicky) Sprague of Michigan; 25 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; three sisters, Charlotte Gasman and Eva Fisher, both of Traverse City, and Myrtle Whitehead of Indiana. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Erma Newstead, Beatrice Trowbridge, and Phyllis Dill; one brother, Phil­ ip Totten. Graveside services with full Military Honors were held Wednesday, December 23, 1992 at the Hastings Township Cemetery with Reverend Donald Roscoe officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Business Services VERMONTVILLE ROOF­ ING Licensed and fully insured. David Halliwill owner. 517-543-1002. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Royal Hoover Frantz St St? * * l» fa® **Wi®nt **Wi®n rj f ■ BWfWtKlk) GRAND LEDGE - Royal Hoover Frantz, 92, of Grand Ledge went to be with the Lord Friday, December 18, 1992. Mr. Frantz was bom on March 24,1900 in Clarksville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses and Sarah (Hoover) Frantz. Mr. Frantz was an ordained minister of the Church of the Brethren, a school teacher, and a farmer. He was married to Rosa M. Smalley on June 9, 1926 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Frantz was a member of the Sunfield Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, and four sisters. Mr. Frantz is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rosa M.; one son, Wendell (Norma) of Charlotte; four daughters, Beverly Welton of Lansing, Bethel (Raymond) Stambaugh of Sunfield, Eleanor (Leonard) Dayton of Grand Ledge, and Gwen Shelly of Lansing; 15 grandchildren; 18 great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Delmond Frantz ofLake Odes­ sa, Russell Frantz of Toms River, New Jersey; one sister, Lucille Feasel ofSturgis; many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, December 21 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield. Individual Retirement Account Chart Your Course With AN IRA Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Haven Ranch or the Sunfield Church of the Brethren Church. Burial was at the SunfieldCemetery. fchio^nhj B &» i Immt ft), s WAiiiiksi ■ ^WsCtut ci Sadlqi. Ralph Edward Nicol SUNFIELD - Ralph Edward Nicol, 87, of Sunfield, passed away Friday, December 18, 1992 at his home. Mr. Nicol was bom and raised in Bay City. At an early age he started to work for the New York Central Railroad and was later transfered to Lansing. He married Helen Andrews while working for the Railroad and they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary the 24th of October. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nick Nicol in 1988. Mr. Nicol was quite an athlete, playing baseball and the Hi-jump. When the family moved to Lansing, after leav­ ing the Railroad he worked for the State of Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Betty VariDerSteen of Grand Ledge, and son, Ralph Nicol Jr., and wife Betty of Lansing; five grandchildren, Monica VanDerSteen, Craig VariDerSteen, Lynn VanDerSteen, Dana Dean, and Lisa Esper all of Grand Ledge; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, December 21 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Business Services o1 BANKRUPTCY LEGAL Services. First consultation free. Fees fully explained in advance. Call 945-3512 for appointment. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation♦Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. LEE’S TV SERVICE expert repair on TV’s, VCR’s, stereo’s, satellite service. Low rates, all work guaranteed. 458 S. Main, Vermontville. 517-726-1379. Our Hopes For NewhYear^ IRA is still one of the best paths to follow for a safe and secure retirement. Here's why: • Most people still qualify for a tax deduction • An IRA still gives you the benefit of tax-deferred interest • Unlike many pension plans, an IRA allows you to control your own investments • An IRA helps promote regular savings See us today and we'll tell you more about why an IRA with us is still one of the easiest - and simplest - retirement routes around! Eaton Federal Are Soaring! Wishing you peace, prosperity and joy in the approaching year! Bank Styles-R-Us 224 Main, Nashville Sylvia — Wednesday-Friday 8:30-5 p.m. Angie — Tuesday-Friday 8:30-5 p.m. SATURDAYS BY APPOINTMENT • '• 852*1757 FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU: Home Office - Charlotte - 543-3880 Nashville - 852-1830 Eaton Rapids • 663-1551 Olivet - 749-2811 FDIC INSURED EQUAL HOUSM LENDER OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-4:30, Saturday 9-Noon �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1992 — Page 4 Memories of the Past Nashville-made machine was promoted in 1927 by Susan Hinckley A plant-setting machine manufactured in Nashville won praise from Florida market gardners when it was demonstrated there 65 years ago this month. The plant setter was produc­ ed by the Agricultural Service Company, established in Nashville in 1927 by Simon Vollink. In November of that year The Nashville News reported that three sizes of the machines were being built locally for shipment to customers in various parts of the country “and prospects for a large future business are very bright.” Vollink headed the com­ pany, with successful businessman Walter Wallace as vice president; Carl H. Tut­ tle, cashier of the Farmers & Merchants Bank, as treasurer; S. W. Brazee secretary, and Dr. E. T. Morris and Richard Schillman as other directors. Demonstration trips around the country brought positive responses from potential customers. There were almost unlimited possibilities for the machine in the setting of celery, onions, mint, cauliflower, cabbage, tobac­ co, sweet potatoes, strawber­ ries, tomatoes or any plant that required transplanting. Besides the market in Michigan, The News in November 1927 predicted “the same sort of demand from Florida, California, Texas, Colorado, Utah, New Jersey, New York and many other. —stat—es w: hemrea rket gardening is done on a large scale.” Unfortunately the plantsetter enterprise proved to be short lived. The business fail­ ed in 1931. Details of an ASC promotional trip to Florida and other stories of the day appeared in The News Dec. 29, 1927. Florida growers very enthusiastic Simon Vollink, president of the Agricultural Service Com- Firefighters battle blz pany, and H.H. Church returned Monday from Florida, where Mr. Vollink went to demonstrate their plant-setting machine to Florida growers. He says the machine met with the most hearty expressions of ap­ proval from the growers in the vicinity of Sanford, where the demonstrations were made, and that he feels certain his company will place at least 50 of the new machines in Florida the coming season. It is anticipated that within a few days a contract will be closed with one of the largest firms in Florida to take over the interests of the company for that state, and the initial order will be for not less than 25 machines. There are immense celery fields in the vicinity of San­ ford, as well as in some other sections of Florida. Head let­ tuce and other garden vegetables also are grown on a large scale, and Mr. Vollink estimates that in Florida alone there should be ready sale for many hundreds of the plant­ setting device. At present, all of the transplanting is done by negroes, and while some of them are expert and set a large number of plants in a day, the work is often done so that there has to be a great deal of re-setting. This work will all be eliminated by the use ofthe S.I.S. machine, which does its work much better than it can possibly be done by hand, the Florida growers admitting that the perfection of its work is nothing short of marvelous. One grower, who still has some transplanting to do, in­ sisted on buying the machine right where it stood, so Mr. Vollink took a check and came home without the machine. However, this machine can be spared because more are being turned out at the factory on Sherman Street, where about a dozen workers are busy as bees making and assembling machines, getting them ready for the spring business. Messers. Vollink and Church made a new record on their trip home, covering the distance of about 1,300 miles in less than three days. They left Sanford Friday afternoon and arrived home Monday at noon. Basement blaze hard to extinguish On Wednesday evening of last week, the fire department was called to the residence of Mrs. Rosa Weeber on East Washington Street, where a Watch Night services and other events tradionally ushered in the the new year basement fire was raging and in the early day of the this century. Here, a group of young people gather at the gave all evidence of reaching Nashville opera house for the "watch" on New Year's Eve 1914. Roller skating on disastrous proportions. the hardwood floors was a favorite way to pass the hours there until midnight. The blaze originated in a huge pile of old shingles, which had been stored in the store just north ofJ.C. Hurd’s to live for ourselves alone. Let will be four meetings held, cellar, and smoke was pouring garage. Finally he retired, and us give the other fellow a dates to be announced later, at from every crack and opening since that time had lived a life chance to earn his bread and which time some subject of in the whole building. The of leisure. He sold the store butter. Let those who are able vital interest to all farmers firemen sprayed the basement building, which later burned try to help carry the burden of will be discussed. The inwith chemicals and water for a down. those who are heavy-laden. strucitons on these subjects couple ofhours before the fire Surviving Mr. Mayo are his Let us wear a smile instead of will be given the leader by a was finally put out. daughter, Mrs. Elsie Fumiss, a frown; both are contagious. representative from M.S.C. During the excitement Per­ and his son, Edward Mayo; So let everyone of us take — More rest for poor old cy Penfold had a narrow two sisters, Mrs. William brace, look the world in the Dobbin. No sleighing so far escape from suffocation or Preston and Mrs. Charlott face and make a determined this winter. drowning. He was exploring Bohmer; and one brother, effort to be just a little better — Excellent skating has the basement, wearing a gas James of California. citizens in every way than we helped the young folks enjoy mask, when he was overcome ever were before. the holiday vacation. by the gas and fumes, and Fire Keeping face to the front So will we win a great — Miss Edna M. Schulze Chief Baxter had to drag him Well, here’s the last week moral victory over our own of Detroit is spending her out by the heels. He was taken of 1927. Before another issue selfishness and make our holiday vacation with the home and given medical atten­ of The News reaches you, a community even better than it home folks. tion, but it was a couple of new year will be with us. We has been before. — Miss Lovisa Everts of days before he could resume hope 1927 has been good to Detroit is home this week, en­ his work at the creamery. Local News you and we hope 1928 will see joying her vacation with her — Fishermen are trying the fruition of your fondest parents and friends. Tuesday Ransom Mayo passes away their luck through the ice, hopes. and Wednesday were spent in Ransom Mayo, 80, one of with rather indifferent results We hope it will be a pro­ Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Nashville’s pioneer mer­ as far as we have been able to gressive and prosperous year — Miss Evelyn Tieche and chants, passed away in Ann learn. At least none ofthe fin­ for Nashville, and we believe friend from Bergland are Arbor Tuesday, Dec. 27. The ny tribe has been displayed to it will be. We know it will be spending the holiday vacation immediate cause of his death the editorial staff so far, but if the citizens of the village with her mother, Mrs. Hayes was pneumonia, although he we live in hopes. will forget past differences Tieche, and family. Ralph had been suffering from inter­ — The young people of the and get into the harness and Tieche is also home from nal complications. Methodist church, and all pull togehter. Wisconsin. He had been boarding at the others who feel young, will We all love Nashville. Ifwe — Mr. and Mrs. A. R. home of Mrs. Caroline hold a watch-night service at didn’t, we would pull stakes Wagner spent the Christmas Brooks, but upon becoming ill the church, beginning at 8:30 and get out of here. We think holidays with friends at Farm­ was taken to the University Saturday night. The program Nashville is the best and most ington. G.F. Goodrich of Hospital. D.D. Hess brought will consist of a social hour, home-like town on the map of Jackson took Mr. Wagner’s the remains home Tuesday light refreshments, a halfhour Michigan, and we all want to evening. of music with special place at the depot while he keep it so. There is no reason was away. Nearly 40 years of the best numbers, and stereoptican why we can’t. All there is to it — The infant son of Mr. part of Mr. Mayo’s life was lecture. A general good time is to play the game as we and Mrs. Gordon Boise has devoted to the grocery is promised for all. know it should be played. been quite ill this week. Mrs. business, and he owned — Ed Lewis, an ex-soldier, Let us not be selfish and try Boise was formerly Joanna who has been a resident of VanAnam, who lived here Nashville at various times when she was a child. They during the past several years now reside in the Nelt Apand who returned to his old pelman house on North Main home at Winchester, Ind., last Street. fall, has been sent to a — (West Vermontville) A soldiers’ home at Dawson very fine program was given Springs, Ky., by government Thursday night at the Chance authorities. Mr. Lewis is be­ school. A large crowd was ing treated for tuberculosis. present to see Santa Claus and — William Westerman of the Christmas tree. West Lodi, Ohio, mention of — (Baltimore Townline) whose participation in an The Christmas tree at the automobile accident on Sun­ Barney Mill school was well day, Dec. 18, was made in last week’s News, passed attended and all enjoyed the away Wednesday from his in­ good program and Santa’s juries. Mr. Westerman was visit. He had plenty of presents for all. the fiance of Miss Daisy — (North Kalamo) An in­ Scothome of Nashville, and they were to have been mar­ teresting program was given ried last week. Miss at the church Saturday even­ Scothome went to Tiffin im­ ing by the primary department of the Sunday school, a mediately after the accident, beautiful pine tree graced one and is still staying with firends end of the platform, which there. bore a plentiful supply of fruit — A group of men met in the Barnes school house Fri­ for the little folks, and old day evening to discuss and Saint Nick arrived just in time to distribute the gifts. organize a soil school, and the Xb.b. Xb. b . orn ,h\b—'»' °•»«•< h»me — (South Vermontville) following officers were The Wells school put on a elected: Leader, Roy Hough; fumes and had to be rescued bv Chieff I ym((not an"otB ppctured o,xcteurr here) overcome by splendid program Friday night o,X,y a Box,er'see"here «• president, Frank Reynard; secretary, Orlo Ehret. There back row dlrecl|y b-;r Continued on next page— �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29. 1992 — Page 5 Nashville Assembly of God welcomes new pastor Holly Trolley thrills area students Students in Theresa Duffy's yg Young Five class at Fuller Street Elementary y eager to board the Holly Trolley for a trip around Nashville. The festive bus, loaned by Michigan Department of Transportation to Barry County Transit in the '•’5K*<k 5K<k '<*4 4ik11 ^|.w , '?£> 5» !*»** '?*’« i'S: 58 ‘■w -JfofitoMM* r* ftarip^ '* Mil ii t "i ®.(4 -fclnsfetl taiiatkvt^u. . Rtawfartta ■ isaltakM 11 ilMwipi 18“ HMalte; 181 -fcWjiWii **t* H to tajW s M* KEiifkiWffi >W rtitiK.ih Wk Tskiibbil» 4 d far (,»< .t^n ibM typpitfoB ilD kto>Hiiai<fcraea an tf. GoW ita. jtignU*^' fta jgrit”'21 KOll isffi). .M11*11"'"' ®s -Ik -IkM11* lit l0?i!SfilL'k *»»‘!!S -**$ *i«< •«»< «» <(£ Christmas season, was in the village last Tuesday to give rides to all students at the school. Each individual class had its own ride on the trolley, which was available from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Quilts to be featured at Ag Day festivities Quilts to provide warmth and security for families and how they have become the heritage of our past will be discussed at the Central Michigan Family Ag Day at Lakewood High School Jan. 16. The MSU Museum has created a media slide MEMORIES, from previous page— and Old Santa was there, as jolly as ever, and unloaded the Christmas tree. — (Barryville) Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nesman, teachers of Walled Lake; Wilson Willitts of Adrian College; Ruth. Mudge, a teacher in Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Cameron McIntyre of Kalamaoo Normal; Arthur Lathrop, teacher ofthe Moore school; Geneva Devine, teacher of the Beigh school; and Floyd Fassett, teacher in the Barnes district, are all spending their vacation with home folks. Miss Devine clos­ ed her school for the Christmas holdiays with a Christmas tree and program. Floyd Fassett closed his school with a fine program prepared by Mrs. Steel, and a Christmas tree for the children. They enjoyed their new piano very much. h:a»i ROWM FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND Total dividends paid by the Franklin Utilities Fund have increased 28 out of the last 44 years. And, while past performance cannot guarantee future results, Franklin managers continue to emphasize growth of income and capital as major investment objectives. The fund invests in public utility companies located primarily in high-growth areas of the nation. Call today for free information. >»jfr Phone 726-0580 STANLEY TRUMBLE C.LU. MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC panorama on the historical legacy of Michigan quilts. Ruth Fitzgerald from the museum will talk about and show piece works, the thought behind a variety ofhomemade quilts, and the women and men who made them. “The History of Michigan Quilts” will be one of more than a dozen educational ses­ sions offered at Central Michigan Family Ag Day Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and spon­ sored by the MSU Extension offices of Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties. To get a complete event scheudle or register, call your local Extension office. 178 S. Main St., Box 160, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Yes! I would like afree prospectus containing more complete informatlion on the Franklin Utilities Fiind, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. This past holiday season was rewarding for the Maple Valley FFA. The members successfully sold and delivered more than 300 cases of apples and citrus to the community this year. The profits go toward their next projects of raising lambs and calves in the newly con­ structed high-tensil fence at the agriscience barn and land lab near the school. The prices of the fruit were lowered this year to compen­ sate for economic times. Most of the prices were up to $2 lower this year. Many officers helped ex­ ecute the unloading from the semr-truck and distribution to each member. Top sales awards went to the Ag. II animal science class, with individuals Barry Byington, Rob Racine, Kim Thompson, and Dan Hammond. “I was very impressed with the student's leadership in tak- Miscellaneous BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corperate rates to public. Limited tickets. $249 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. Name « Maple Valley Athletic Boosters £ Address X* '' City/State/Zip F K A N K L U NJ Daytime Phone Franklin Distributors, Inc. X The Rev. Alvin Eastman of Mio is new pastor at Assembly of God, taking over the post recently vacated by the retirement of the Rev. Robert Taylor. | BINGO I a MAPLE VALLEY H.S. CAFETERIA 9 ^THURSDAY • 6:15 P.M. 2 ■ Doors Open 5:30 • Early Birds 6:00 g imrmniiimiiiiiiiiiiim* NEW YEAR’S EVE at VFW Post 8260 Nashville Maple Valley FFA members hold successful fundraiser Securities Broker / Dealer Member NASD ISIPC Supervising Branch Office Located at: 5100 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 » Ph. 627-1181 The Rev. Alvin Eastman of Mio, Michigan, recently was appointed to serve as pastor of Nashville Assembly of God. He replaces the Rev. Robert Taylor, who retired Nov. 29 after 27 years with the local church. Eastman, 39, has been in the ministry for 15 years. He has most recently been pastor for a county church at Mio. He married his wife, Nan­ cy, in 1977, after graduation from North West Bible Col­ lege at Minneapolis. In that ci­ ty he served as a children’s pastor. The Eastmans later moved to Michigan, where he was pastor at a church in Central Lake. From there, the Rev. Eastman served as youth pastor at Assemblies ofGod in Hillsdale and Allegan. He was ordained as a minister this year.. The Eastmans have two children: daughter Shawna is 13 years old and in seventh grade; son Matthew, 8, is a second-grader. Along with pastoring, the Rev. Eatman is involved with youth camps and he conducts children’s crusades. The en­ tire family contributes to the ministery known as “Eddie & Company.” The Rev. Eastman will take over officially at the Nashville Assembly of God on Jan. 10. The Rev. and Mrs. Taylor left Michigan for Texas last week to visit their son before proceeding to Arizona, where they will join other Assembly of God missionaries who travel across the county in the church’s RV MAPS program. In his retirement, the Rev.1 Taylor plans to do fill-in and interim ministery. ing on the responsibility to run this program,” said Ron Worth, FFA Advisor and ag. teacher. “I and two students were in Lansing at a seminar when the fruit arrived. The teamwork among the members made this a success.” Music by “Sidekicks” 9:00 pin - 3:00 am $O00 0 per person 852-9260 CALL after 4:00 pm for RESERVATIONS ThankYou Back: Dave Mater, Don Blakely, Ernie Rasey, Don Rasey. Front: Leo Parker, Lester Gilbert, Jeff Gilbert. Not shown: Brian Scott. As the year winds down, what better time to say “THANKS” to all our good friends. Best wishes for the coming year. Come in or Call and Compare see us foe • Delivery • Planning hometown LUMBER YARD • Estimates • Savings CASH & CARRY (KOK CREDIT 219 S. State, Nashville 852-0882 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1992 — Page 6 Seven simple resolutions toward better health in the new year Admit it: Most New Year’s resolutions are broken faster than Aunt Millie’s fruitcake is thrown in the garbage. Often, our pledges to lose 50 pounds, stop smoking or get into marathon-running shape are so unrealistic that we give up and go back to our old habits. This New Year’s Day Al­ bion Community Hospital recommends that you stop try­ ing to take giant leaps and take some baby steps toward im­ proved health and fitness. Here are seven simple resolu­ tions that don’t require an enormous amount of willpower. However, they can change your life — or even save it. 1. Stop postponing any necessary medical care. If you’ve been concerned about a nagging cough or a suspicious lump, see your doctor now. Also, stop putting off routine health test such as pap smears, mammograms and blood pressure checks. 2. Buckle up every time you get in the car. No matter how short the trip, both you and your children should be buckl­ ed in. Most crashes happen within five miles ofhome and at speeds of less than 35 miles per hour. 3. Learn PR (car­ diopulmonary resuscitation) and the Heimlich maneuver (a technique to aid choking vic- HAPPY NEW YEAR The sands of time keep trickling by and once again it’s time to extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to all. DIANA’S PLACE Corner of M-66 and Thornapple Lake Rd. „ „ Owner, Diana Kuetnpel 852-9481 MAPLE VALLEY Real Estate tims). Heart disease is the number one killer of American adults and choking occurs more often than you might expect. There is no substitute for proper training in an emergency. Check with the Heart Association, Red Cross or Albion Community Hospital for classes. 4. Begin walking for 20 minutes every other day. Even a simple exercise program can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, increase your flexibility and endurance and brighten your outlook. If you currently lead a sedentary lifestyle, check with your doc­ tor before beginning any exer­ cise program. 5. Start making changes in your life. Eat one meatless dinner a week. Main courses based on vegetables, beans, rice or pasta will help you cut back on fat, cholesterol and calories. Also, resolve to eat one piece of fresh fruit each day. Fresh fruit tastes great, is low in calories and provides much-needed fiber in the diet. 6. Set aside a few minutes each day to relieve stress. One relaxation technique is to alternately squeeze and release muscles in each part of your body. Begin with your toss, then move on to your feet, legs, torso, arms, neck, MEMBERS OF BARRY- 1 EATON BOARD OF REALTORS & THE MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE 227 N. MAIN ST., NASHVILLE Phone (517) 852-1915 or Phone 852-1916 Broker Homer Winegar, GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES HMS • warranty • Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Home Warranty Available $44,900!! VERMONTVILLE • LARGE YARD WITH TREES - Nice family home - 7 room, 2 story, vinyl siding, many new improvements. Small 2 story barn-garage. Call Homer for more "info”. (V-167) REALTOR" JOAN & HOMER WINEGAR DON STEINBRECHER....... JERI BAKER........................ TIM BURD........................... HUBERT DENNIS............... SANDY LUNDQUIST. LARGE RANCH HOME IN FULLER HEIGHTS ■ NASHVILLE - "Move­ in" condition, w:^J3 rooms, 1 Vi baths, lo’-QjWr in subdivii-­ sion. Finis. erbasement with "family room." This is a home that must be seen to appre­ ciate* • Call Hubert for more details!* (N-166) 726-0223 ...... 852-1784 ...... 726-1171 ...... 852-2012 ...... 726-0122 852-1543 Eves. Happy New Year!! ...from all ofus, to our many friends and their families. We would like to express our very sincere... Thank You! ...for letting us serve you with your real estate needs the past year!! ON 10 ACRES - BUILT IN 1989 - 5 acres is wooded. 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 ijlhs, stone fireplace in^^Aec. room in basemer tfyTfulted ceilings in master BR & great room, Andersen windows, oak cabinets, much more! I Call Homer Now! (CH-172) Several Fuller Street first-graders clustered around Santa during his stop in the classroom of Claudette Holmberg. The Jolly Old Elf paid a visit to each classroom in the Nashville elementary school a week before Christmas. Santa visits Fuller 1st graders jaw and face. 7. Learn to perform breast or testicular selfexaminations. Booklets describing both techniques are available from the American Cancer Society. Exams should be performed once a month. Remember, set specific goals with a realistic time frame. Working to lose ten pounds in two months is realistic, but trying to lose that weight by the weekend is wishful thinking. By combin­ ing several of these mini goals, you can make a major lifestyle change. Albion Community Hospital wishes you and your family a health and. happy New Year. Alexis Price said she "didn't tell him anything" about her Christmas wishes when she visited with Santa at Nashville's Fuller Street School. Thank You ...for your patronage this past year. We hope to continue to serve you in 1993. $57,500!! SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS Large wooded lot plus creek! 9 room, 5 bed­ room home, 1st floor laundry. Good home for the family, on large lot, many trees & Quaker Brook at rear of prop­ erty. Attached garage & other storage buildings —- must see to appreciate! Call Hubert Dennis for details. (N-399) BUILT IN 1987 ON 3 ACRES - Nice log home with 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 2 baths, vaulted ceiling, 2 car garage, plus 24x24 extra garage, all on secluded wooded lot, south of Nashville on M-66. You must see this one to appreciate! Call Jeri for more details. (CH-168) — VACANT LAND — 6 ACRES • NEAR CHARLOTTE - Perked for building site. (Corner parcel) 4 miles northwest of Charlotte. Call Homer.(VL-160) $33,000!! MOBILE HOME ON 7.S ACRES SOUTH OF HASTINGS - 2 bedroom 14x60 1980 Academy mobile home — range, refrig. & air conditioner included, also pole building. Trees on property. Call Tim for more k details. (CH-174) 13 ACRES PLUS NEAR MV HIGH SCHOOL - Beautiful building site, excellent location, many trees. Call Hubert for details’ Possible land contract terms. (VL-170) 114 ACRES (APPROX.) 40A WOODS, 68A TILLABLE (Acreages are approx.) Possible to divide into 2 parcels. Call Hubert. (VL-157) EAST OF DOWLING: 3 - (6 acre) parcels on blacktop road_ 27 acres w/woods and 23 acres Wzwoods. Call Homer. (VL-175) Nancy and Laurie Nancy’s Beauty Shop 157 S. Main Street, Vermontville Phone 726-0330 �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 29. 1992 _Page7 Maple Valley ag students do well at state livestock show Many members of the Maple Valley FFA at Maple Valley High School were suc­ cessful at the West Michigan Livestock Show in Lake Odessa. The show is the only one in the area that students may compete with their livestock at this time of year. The following is a list of Maple Valley’s top in­ dividuals and teams: Hogs - showmanship, first place, Richie Krebs; third Help Wanted Santa and Amanda Kirchoff are with Eileen Pittman, new Chamber of Com­ merce President. Vermontville Chamber party held The Vermontville Chamber of Commerce held its Christmas dinner meeting Monday, Dec. 14, at the Ver­ montville Open House. A buffet dinner, catered by the ’Ole Cook Stove Restaurant of Vermontville, was served to 50 people. The community band pro­ vided Christmas music for the enjoyment of everyone. Nyle Wells, local magician, per­ formed his magic act. Santa made a visit, to the delight of the little ones in attendance. Winners of the annual holi­ day lighting contest were announced. In the “traditional divi­ sion” Hildred Peabody of 125 W. Main received first prize. “Verry Merry” winner was Tom Joostbems of 323 W. Main. They each received $25. Honorable mention intraditional were Brent Moore, Marianne Martin and Mike Carter. Verry Merry honorable mentions went to John Wright, Don Martin and Blaine White. In the merchants’ divisifon the Ole Cook Stove Restaurant won first place. They will receive a one year free membership in the Chamber. Honorable men­ tions went to Maple Valley Trees and Shrubs and Patches and Posies, ’ ’ The winner of the Chamber raffle were first prize, Jim Happy 93 Thanks for your patronage. It's our pleasure to be of service. — 20% OFF — All Christmas Items Mapes Family Florist > 107 NORTH MAIN, NASHVILLE 1''11 MU K * Colby; second, Al Morgan; and third, Calvin King. Prizes were donated by Vermontville merchants. The new chamber officers for 1993 are President Eileen Pittman, Vice President Rich Genther, Secretary Rita Lobert and Treasurer Ricki Hill. COA lunch menu Wednesday, Dec. 30 Pork w/gravy, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, com muf­ fin, cake. Thursday, Dec. 31 All sites closed. Friday, Jan. 1 All sites closed. Monday, Jan. 4 Fish patty, carrots, winter blend, bread, fruit, tarter sauce. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Ribettes, green beans, col­ eslaw, bread, baked peaches. Events Wednesday, Dec. 30 Delton, Old Timers, bir­ thdays; Hastings, organ music by Mrs. Agge, cards, exer­ cise, crafts, Head Start. Thursday, Dec. 31 - All Sites Closed. Friday, Jan. 1 - All Sites Closed. Monday, Jan. 4 - Hastings, cards, bingo; Woodland, popcorn. Tuesday, Jan. 5 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, cards, memory. Here’s To Your Health! Wishing you a good measure of happiness and a large dose of cheer to last throughout the entire year! Happy New Year and many thanks to all our valued customers. One to Keep One to Share Two 3'Zt” color prints from each neg. $ 1.99 $ 2.99 . $ 4.69 . $ 6.99 12 EXP. . 15 EXP. . 24 EXP. 36 EXP. NO COUPON IIEQUIItEO! NO LIMIT! Fn»m 110, 126, disc or 35mm full frame color print film ( C-41 process ). Excludes 4* Prints. Overall, showman, Kim Thompson. Light weight, John DeCarli, first; Rob Racine, second; Marty French, third. Pen, Aaron Ripley, Jason Loveland, first. Heavy weight, Kim Thompson, first; David Dunn,, second; Brian Bennett, third. Pen, Kim Thompson, Michelle Gidner, first. Calves third, Jason Loveland. Showmanship sweepstakes, second, Kim Thompson. Livestock Judging Contest — fourth and fifth places out of nine teams. After Christmas CONSIGNMENT SALE — Two Weeks Only — Patches & Posies (517) 726-1350 • 152 S. Main St., Vermontville Thank You (Left to right) Dave Mace, Paula Godbey, Dorothy Corkins, Darlene Hammond, Barb Noble, Kathy Mace. DOUBLE PRINTS GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 3rd annual 1993 Lansing Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships. Call today 1-800-PAGEANT, Ext. 2911, (1-800-724-3268).___________ PEDIATRIC RN/LPN imme­ diate openings are available for a pediatric case in a comfortable Nashville home. Full or part time hours available, Pediatric nurs­ ing experience is prefered. Indi­ vidual orientation and inservic­ ing is provided. Call Allen Healthcare, collect at: 313-732-4430. place. Jack Cripe. Light weight, first, Richie Krebs; third, Aaron Ripley. Pen, first. Don Derby, Travis Carter; second, Richie Krebs. Heavy weight, first, Pat Kerby; second. Jack Cripe. Pen, first. Jack Cripe, Pat Kerby. Lambs Showmanship, Junior Division, Marty French, first; Aaron Ripley, second; Jason Loveland, third. Senior Division, Kim Thompson, first; Barry By­ ington, second; John DeCarli, third. HraEmi 219 MAIN ST., NASHVILLE 852*0845 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. for your patronage in 1992. We look forward to serving you in 1993. Happy New YearI ifjnsitTngs <3Titv iBank �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29. 1992 — Page 8 This Week in SPORTS... Bath rallies to beat Maple Valley eagers, 75-63 Scott English (11) gets by a defender for a clean shot at the hoop on the fast break. Photos by Perry Hardin NOTICE The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids on wood which is located at the Sewer Treatment Plant. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Village Hall by 12 Noon on January 14, 1993. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Maple Valley played 20 good minutes of basketball Tuesday night, according to coach Jerry Reese. Unfortunately, there are 32 minutes in a high school game, and during the last 12, Bath outgunned the Lions heavily and took a 75-63 vic­ tory. "We're going to have to learn to play intelligently for 32 minutes rather than just 16 or 20," Reese said. He noted that his team led 36-31 at the half and jumped out to a 10-point lead in the early part ofthe third quarter. Then everything went wrong for Maple- Valley. Bath's press bothered the Lions offensively and their defense began to let down. "We took some quick shots after they pressed and then didn't get back on defense," Reese said. "Then there was our inability to stop their penetration and to box out, "I thought we made some progress in the first half in showing some organization,” he added. "But we lost our pa­ tience (in the second half) when they pressed." The Bees outscored Maple Valley 19-9 in the third period and 25-18 in the fourth. Another problem, Reese said, was free throws. Bath took 17, making 12, while the Lions made one of two. The coach said his team made eight three-point shots in die game, but lacked inside scoring, which also would have translated into free throws. Gabe Priddy led the way with 19 points, Greg Garn tossed in 17 and Scott English counted 14. Mike Trowbridge had nine rebounds and John Mitchell added eight. Maple Valley hit 25 of 64 field goal attempts for 39 per­ cent. The Bees made 46 of 65 for percent and they enjoyed a 27-20 advantage in rebound­ ing. The Lions, now 1-3 for the season, will resume action on the hardcourt on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Portland. TANNING & TONING OF NASHVILLE (Formerly Bobbies) DON’T BE A PALE FACE THIS WINTER PACKAGE 1 Month Either Tanning or Toning s3000 Located in the back entry of Country Kettle Give us a call! 852-9080 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 6 A.M. to ? • NASHVILLE Gabe Priddy (50) apears to be running into trouble here as he drives to the basket against a Bath defender. Lion 7th grade eagers win first two Maple Valley’s young Lions opened the season with two wins on the road. First, at Bellevue, the Lions struck for an easy 33-14 win. Chris Gonser led the way with seven points and six steals. Trent Harvey and Cody Page chipped in six point apiece. Next, they traveled to Olivet and came away with a 41-39 victory. Trent Harvey’s 10 points, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots led the Lions. Cody Page and Mike Sulcer followed with nine points, four steals and eight points and six steals, respectively. Special mention goes to Chris Gonser for his allaround game of six points, seven steals, four rebounds and four blocked shots and three assists. For Rent ONE BEDROOM house in town, attached garage, ideal for retired or eldery. 852-2031, leave message. For Sale Automotive PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 using a touch tone phone. Maple Valley High Schools WEEKLY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 • Fresh., JV, Var. Basketball, Away, Portland, 4:00 p.m. • Jr. Hi. Basketball, 7th Home, 8th Away, Lakewood, 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 • Fresh. Volleyball, Home, Ionia, 6:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 • Wrestling, Away, Fulton, 6:00 p.m. • JV and Var. VolleybalL Home, Olivet, 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 • Fresh., JV, Var. Basketball, Away, Bellevue, 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 • M.V. Wrestling Invitational, 10:00 a.m. • Fresh. Volleyball, Away, Middleville Invit., 9:00 a.m. MONDAY, JANUARY 11 • Jr. Hi. Basketball, Home, Hopkins, 4:00 p.m. • Fresh. Volleyball, Away, Hastings, 6:00 p.m. FOR SALE The Village of Nashville will be accepting sealed bids on a ... 1986-1012 Xerox Copier. The copier can be seen at the village office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sealed bids must be submitted to Nashville Village Clerk by January 13, 1993. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Rose Mary Heaton Nashville Village Clerk �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1992 — Page 9 Two Maple Valley Lion matmen are champions at Middleville Matt Bowen prepares to pin his 140-pound opponent from Fruitport in the finals of the Middleville Invitational Dec. 19. Photos by Perry Hardin Maple Valley had two indi­ vidual champions in the Mid­ dleville Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday, Dec. 19. The champions were Grant Simpson (130 pounds) and Matt Bouwen (140). Simpson received a bye in the opening round, pinned Dan Minikey of Central Montcalm and then edged Mike Nelson of Middleville, 7-6, in the finals. Bouwen pinned Caledonia's Adam Johnson in 1:07, decisioned Middleville's Dustin Harig 7-3 and then pinned Fruitport's Mike Wildeley in 3:27. Lions Chris Harmon (275) and Tom Snyder (160) both Maple Valley jayvee eagers improving The Maple Valley junior varsity basketball team defeated Bath last Tuesday night, 74-69, in overtime, to move their season record to 3-1. The Lions jumped out to a 15-13 lead at the end of the first quarter, but fell behind 30-28 at the half. They regained the lead, 46-43 at the end of the third period, but were outscored 24-21 in the last quarter. The 67-67 deadlock at the end of For Sale regulation play forced the PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD overtime. The Lions outgunned Bath in this paper 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 948-4450 7-2 in the extra session. Jeff Pennington led the at­ using a touch tone phone. tack with 2 points and 7 re­ GET EASY CASH with extra bounds. Dick Baker added 19 household goods and tools. points and Keith Carpenter Advertise with classifieds in The had 13: Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. O'X XS S- COOPER “"0N M-66 TIRE Auto & Truck Accessories On M-66 in Woodbury —just north of railroad tracks Kirt Petersen, Owner 7775 Saddlebag Lake Rd. (M-66) Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (616) 374-1200 COBB Richard R. Cobb, owner • Mich. lic. Grant Simpson tries to control Middleville's Mike Nelson in the 130-pound finals. Simpson won the match 7-6 to claim first place. finished third. Maple Valley will wrestle at Fulton in a nonleague match Thursday, Jan. 7. THROW UN A LIFETIME Call it a throw. A toss. A shot. The fact is, even one drink of alcohol can impair your good judgement when you get behind the wheel. And as any pro can tell you, when you're not in top form you can wind up losing — your license...your livelihood... or worse yet, your life. You can even destroy somebody else's chances, too. This holiday season we urge you to help throw the book at drunlc drivers. Don't drink and drive and be a team player by watching out for the other guy. #1748 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • FARM • PUMP-SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION STA-RITE PUMPS Do-it-yourself • 11A” pipe 5’ length, Drive Couplings, Screens, Tanks Graphics 2”-5” Well-Drill & Repair Service on Submergible Pumps Estimates Available 726-0577 270 N. Pease Rd., Vermontville play Don't it Drink & safe Drive. �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29, 1992 — Page 10 M.V. Lions9 volleyball team may be a ‘darkhorse Maple Valley could be some kind of a darkhorse in volleyball this season. The Lions welcome back six returning letter winners from last year's group, which was 11-8 overall and second in the SMAA to Battle Creek St. Phillip. Gone are Sara DeGroot, Michelle Baker, Janet Boldrey and Janet Pool. Returning letter winners are seniors Jennifer Phenix, Lori Carpenter, Renee Rosin and Mindy Shoup and juniors Alicia Golovich and Stephanie Bouwens. New to the team are juniors Jaime Gibson, Hillary Stevens and June Jackson, sophomores Jenny Mittelstaedt and Holly Taylor and Elia Olivia, a foreign ex­ change student from Spain. Coach Carol Kraai said set­ ters will be Bouwens and Golovich, hitters will be Phenix, Carpenter and Rosin and Gibson and Carpenter will shore up the defense. Kraai said she expects big things from Mittlestaedt and Taylor. In the season opener Mon­ day night, Maple Valley de­ feated Hopkins 15-12, 12-15, 15-2. "I didn't know what to ex­ pect, I'd didn't know what I was going to see," Kraai said. "We just had some awesome serving in that last game. They (Hopkins) couldn’t re­ turn our serves." The coach also said she was please at how her team re­ grouped to win the first game. The Lions led in the early going and then fell be­ hind 12-10 before scoring the last five points. "In the second game the girls let down their guard a Calendar of Events The following Cooperative Extension Service programs are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap: January 6 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Dairies Restaurant, Alto. January 7 - Pesticide Certification Testing, Hastings Township Hall, 9 a.m. - Review and 1 p.m. - test. January 13 - 4-H Horse Developmental Committee, 7:30 p.m., Hope Township Hall. January 16 - Central Michigan Family Ag Day, Lakewood High School. January 18 - Dairy Nutrition Shortcourse, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Maple Leaf Grange, call 948-4862 for details. January 20 - 4-H Advisory Council, 7 p.m., Extension office, Hastings. January 21 - Barry County Fair Board, 7:30 p.m., Expo Building, Hastings. January 23 - Central Michigan Beef Cow/Calf Workshop, 9:30 a.m., Clarksville, Experimental Station. bit and failed to communicate," Kraai said. Rosin had serving aces, Bouwens had five and Mittlestaedt four. Carpenter had seven kills and Phenix had five. Bouwens came up with 18 assists. Kraai said the players have set goals already, the first of which is to finish above .500, the second to. finish at least second in the SMAA. Helping her coach this year are assistants Duska Brumm and Jill Yonker. The Lions' next match will be Monday, Jan. 4, at Dansville. Lion 8th grade eagers split two games The Maple Valley eighth­ grade basketball team split its first two games of the season. The young Lions lost to Bellevue 35-34 Dec. 14, but defeated Olivet 44-33 the following Monday. Leading Maple Valley in the season opener was Brent Braden with 14 points. Matt Hall added five and Bobby Joseph and Tim Mitchell each had four. Braden again was top scorer for the Lions in their victory, with 10 points, and Bob Joseph had six. Braden and Jim Mitchell were top re­ bounders and Nick Waara and Robb Rosin had four steals apiece. HIGAN AVENUE'S BEST LOCATION AND VALUE fromti— Members of the Maple Valley High School varsity volleyball team are (standing, from left) Hillary Stevens, June Jackson, Jenny Mittelstaedt, Holly Taylor, Jaime Gibson, Stephanie Bouwens, Alicia Golovich, coach Carol Kraai, (seated, from left) Jennifer Phenix, Elia Olivia, Renee Rosin, Lori Carpenter, Marcee Byrd and Mindy Shoup. Steam, Gas, Antique Machinery Association forming in county Lewis Good of Caledonia, Russell Sarver of Hastings, Johnnie Bishop II of Delton and Jim Good of Nashville recently have developed the Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association. This association is new and is open to members who have interest in antique steam engines, gas engines, tractors, farm machinery, and horse We’re at the very best location in Chicago in the heart of America’s most exciting shopping district, and just a short walk from Chicago’s most popular attractions and nightlife, including: ' > • Chicago’s famous Art Institute and museums • “Restaurant Row” — Ditka’s, Hard Rock Cafe, Ed Debevic's, and more • Oak Street Beach • Cubs and White Sox baseball • Taste of Chicago * • Michigan Avenue shopping and fun With 357 newly renovated deluxe rooms and suites, adjacent fitness center, restaurant, lounge, and friendly, courteous staff, why stay anywhere else? Serving Our Country Jason M. Cortright Pvt. Jason M. Cortright, son. of Michael W. Cortright of 2441 Morgan Road, To the Editor: Thank You Dear editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the boys who went out of their way to return my lost purse. It is refreshing to know that there are honest, helpful teens in our community. Sincerely, Nancy A. Carpenter Nashville, recently completed recruit training. During the training cycle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield sur­ vival, introduced to typical military daily routine, and personal and professional standards. All recruits participate in an active physical conditioning program and gain proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout the cycle. The 1992 graduate of Battle Creek Academy joined the Marine Corps in August 1992. School Lunch Menus Call today for reservations! (312) 787-3100. •Offer based on availability and subject to change without notice. Not valid forgroups. |I j WI I; 5*1*13 *13 j •fs II »••I•j [ •«» "t • * v] •H W »»I »«» •1 I« ••• i• " ■I » 162 East Ohio Street at North Michigan Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312) 787-3100 • (800) 528-1234 • Outside Illinois: (800) 848-2031 A membership meeting is being planned for sometime this winter. Anyone interested injoining or who wants more informa­ tion about the club, may call Russ Sarver at 945-9224, Johnnie Bishop II at 623-6588, or Jim Good at (517) 852-Q815. Miscellaneous HASTINGS L per room, double occupancy drawn implements. Dues for membership in the association are $10 per year. The association officers have already met with a Fair Board representative and plans are under way for the first annual Barry County Steam, Gas, and Antique Machinery Association Show that will run for the last two days ofthe Barry County Fair, July 23 and 24. Fuller St. School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Dec. 30 No School. Thursday, Dec. 31 No School. Friday, Jan. 1 No School. Monday, Jan. 4 Ravioli/cheese, peas, peach, combread/butter. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Barbeque pork/bun, green beans, pear. NOTE: Salads daily. Students 70 cents; Adults $1; Menu subject to change. Choice of 2% lowfat choc, or white milk and whole milk. Jr.-Sr. High School Wednesday, Dec. 30 No School. Thursday, Dec. 31 No School. Friday, Jan. 1 No School. Monday, Jan. 4 *Salad, *Fish/bun, *Mac and Cheese, pears, green beans, bread and butter. Tuesday, Jan. 5 *Salad, *Spaghetti,, Tuna Sandwich, peas, peaches, roll and butter, salad bar. NOTE: *Choose one en­ tree. Ala carte at extra cost. A choice of lowfat white or chocolate or whole milk is served with each meal. A bread item is offered with all salads. Menu subject to change. BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Tum extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in tboth The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. EWING WELL DRILLING, INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” to 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete Line of... » Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OV. rl EQUIPMENTS DO OUR OWN WORK RICHARD J. EWING OWNER GRAVEL WELLS A' SPECIALTY Estimates Available 726-0088 (517) 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VF.RM6NTVU.Lfi �The Maple Valley News. Nashville, Tuesday. December 29, 1992 — Page 11 Maple Leaf Grange members serve 27 for Christmas dinner Guests at the Christmas Day dinner enjoyed a traditional meal of turkey and ham with all the trimmings, topped off with an afternoon of companionship and music. Those helping prepare and serve the Christmas dinner at Maple Leaf Grange were (from left) Joyce Noteboom, Virginia and Arden Burd, and Grange Master Ann Schantz. The Christmas spirit was alive and well Friday after­ noon at the Maple Leaf Grange, where for the third consecutive year Grange members welcomed com­ munity residents to a free holi­ day dinner. The feast ofturkey and ham with all the trimmings was served to 27 guests, up from 20 served in 1991. In addition, several dinners were boxed and delivered to shut-ins. Local Grange Master Ann Schantz said she was pleased that attendance is increasingly yearly. The dinner event was in­ itiated in 1990 in order to pro­ vide a traditional holiday meal and an afternoon of fellowship to any community resident who otherwise would be alone on Christmas day. Guests needed only to show up or call for transportation, if needed, to enjoy the free meal. Assisting Schantz in prepar­ ing and serving the meal were Joyce Noteboom and Arden and Virginia Burd. Leah Phillips helped earlier in the day in preparation. The turkey was furnished by Greg Roberts, plant manager of Ralston Purina in Battle Creek, where Arden Burd was employed before his retirement. Grange members furnished the balance of the menu,_ Providing musical enter­ tainment during the day were “The Happy Tones,” a trio consisting of Elaine Doxie on accordion; Flutell Nye, vocalist, trumpet and tuba; and Fem Tischer on piano. Doxie, of Grand Ledge, has performed at each of the an­ nual Christmas dinners at Maple Leaf Grange since they began in 1990. The idea of having the din­ ners originated from Schantz’s belief that no one should be alone on Christmas Day. The Maple Leaf Grange is located six miles south of Nashville on M-66. It has been recognized by the Michigan State Grange organization for its outstan­ ding record ofcommunity ser­ vice projects. its it (uK '■s fcs.EB&yn f sajiiiiiaisj e.mi aaiittUi Si I.’&QMifca tIB to to Wit GET A HEAD START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! Sv GIT JIOtE Ji’EffS! ito i±(ixi}uHist? ki to^iliftrjni ssu jnto.ilWl. The Happy Tones provided lively musical entertainment with a selection of old­ time favorites (from left) Flutell Nye, Elaine Doxie and Fern Tischer. A PRINTER THAT IS lyT Affordable 0T Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 THE WINNING TEAM YOU AND THE CLASSIFIEDS GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO 945-9554 �The Maple Valley News, Nashville, Tuesday, December 29. 1992 — Page 12 Vermontville Grocery Fresh Meat Market i — and — Ph. 726-0640 Open 8 am-8 pm Mon.-Fri7; 8 am-6 pm Sat.; 9 am-3 pm Sun. Pork & Beef Shrimp China Whites • 41-50 ct. combo Roasts Troyers Bulk Thorn Apple valley Corned Beef Bacon Sauerkraut 2 lb. bag GROCERIES 64 oz. Fruit Juicy 32 oz. Shurfine Complete Hawaiian Punch Pancake Mix Sweet Green 3/$|00 U.S. Fresh Western Grown Cauliflower $059 Sour cream £ McDonald Dairy Li' Chip Dip 99* M9B M 9B MJ 2/99c 99(S | S 19 7.25 oz. LaChoy Egg Rolls 4* rPKk. aSnhurnfine aal. verages's McDonald Dairy 15 oz. Joan of Arc Apple Juice 1 /teBra DAIRY Shredded McDonald Dairy I Cheese Fruit Surefresh Dry I Brink g g l Roasted McDonald Dairy Peanuts S-Q Ketchup SHI0 C 8 oz. Surefresh " E 24 oz. Hunt’s Squeeze 16 oz. Quaker Shurfine n S(IItSlIC Pancake syrup.... Corn Chips cap'n Crunch Cereal VSIIS VIlL 5 24 oz. Shurfine 5 oz. Planters Cheez Balls, Curls or Bell peppers or cucumbers I T-Bone steaks Frank's GROCERIES i- PRICES GOOD THRU 1-2-93 16 oz. S. J/H“ BAKERY 7-Up Mackinaw Milling Honey Bran vernors. Squirt Bread l � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maple Valley News Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.MapleValleyNews Description An account of the resource The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Maple Valley News. <br /><br />The Library also wishes to thank the Nashville Michigan Historical Society for their generous support in underwriting all digitizing expenses to have the Nashville News scanned into PDFs. The Maple Valley News from 1967-1969 was included in that project.<br /><br /><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maple Valley News Published 1992 Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). unknown Description An account of the resource Maple Valley News Published 1992. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.